Occult Research Department!
It was clearly class time, but no one here showed any intention of leaving.
After all, they were demons, and attending class was just a disguised pastime.
Everyone sat opposite each other, and Himejima Akeno handed each person a cup of hot tea.
"You mean Koneko was in danger yesterday, and it was caused by a stray exorcist?"
Rias frowned slightly. "This is going to be a bit troublesome."
"By the way, what is a Stray Exorcist?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha raised her hand to ask.
Even though she had caught up on a lot of knowledge recently, she had only been a demon for a few days after all. A lot of basic knowledge was still lacking.
"The so-called stray Exorcist is someone who lost themselves due to killing and was then expelled from the church," Arashi Hayata explained. "In addition, there are also lost devils—devils that have lost control and act recklessly after leaving their masters."
Kasumigaoka Utaha subconsciously said, "If this were a novel, this kind of existence wouldn't have a good ending, right?"
"Yes, generally they are dealt with." Rias nodded.
"However, there are still those who survive for various reasons, such as Lost Exorcists, who, due to their strong strength, become subordinates of the Fallen Angels and receive protection."
"Fallen… fallen angels?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha murmured, confused. "So there's a high possibility that fallen angels are haunting this city?"
What is this? Just after becoming a devil, I'm already involved in a high-level situation?
"This could be huge."
Rias's expression grew extremely serious.
"But no matter what, this is our Gremory family's territory. Even a fallen angel cannot act recklessly."
"Akeno, it's up to you to investigate this matter. Oh, and don't forget to tell Sona to be careful."
"Yes!"
Himejima Akeno nodded respectfully, then turned and walked out of the room.
"You're really decisive. Is there anything I can do?"
Looking at Rias like this, Arashi Hayata smiled faintly.
"Not needed at the moment."
"And you, man, when did you become so powerful?"
Rias's beautiful eyes sparkled. "But it's also thanks to you that you killed that Lost Exorcist. Otherwise, Koneko would be in danger."
Arashi Hayata sipped the hot tea in front of him and said mysteriously, "I am very strong now."
"By the way, did you bring the recipe for the Demon Summoning Contract that I asked you to do earlier?"
This is a hodgepodge world, and many powerful people are aware of the existence of other worlds. Some demons have ideas of reaching out to another world through the demon contract.
To increase origin points, Arashi Hayata also had an idea.
"I have it, along with the magic book you need."
Rias nodded.
Next moment, a magic circle appeared, and a pile of books rose like a small mountain.
"The special demonic contract you need is in this book," Rias said, pulling out a simple notebook. "But this technique has already failed. Just take a look if you're interested. Don't waste too much energy on it."
Arashi Hayata smiled gently. "I understand. I know what's going on."
He also had the mentality of giving it a try. If something cannot be done, you can only think of another way.
With so many magic books, Rias wouldn't have emptied out the Gremory family's collection, right?
Arashi Hayata drank his tea and continued, "Rias, I have one more thing to ask of you."
"What's up?"
"This follower of mine is only a low-level demon. Although she has good potential, her combat experience is lacking. I hope to have you give her special training."
"Ah?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha was slightly confused. Useless? And bringing her along with the main wife… is it okay?
Though she complained internally, Kasumigaoka Utaha remained calm outwardly. No matter what, she would not lose the battle.
"No problem. Let Koneko help her understand battle basics first."
After instructing Koneko, Rias dragged Arashi Hayata into the corridor.
"Bring me here alone?"
Arashi Hayata looked at Rias in surprise.
"You—your first follower is a beautiful girl, and you're so caring toward her. I'm a little jealous," Rias said with a smile, holding her bright red hair.
Arashi Hayata suddenly realized, took a few steps forward, hugged her in his arms, and lowered his head slightly.
A moment later, the two slowly separated.
Rias's eyes were blurry, and her chest heaved.
Arashi Hayata smiled. "Are you satisfied now?"
Rias tidied her hair and hummed, "I'll let you go."
"Really? Do you want to continue?"
Rias shook her head, though tempted. "Forget it, I have things to do."
She did not forget Kasumigaoka Utaha and Koneko in the room.
Seeing this, Arashi Hayata did not force it and took Rias's hand back to the activity room.
Immediately afterward, they felt two ambiguous gazes.
Needless to say, the attention naturally came from Koneko and Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"Kitty, where were you?"
Rias blushed slightly but quickly regained composure. "Never mind. A real fight is best. Let's go practice outside."
The two immediately stood up and followed Rias outside.
Arashi Hayata did not join the fun but sat in the chair, looking through the notebook.
[Origin +10]
Arashi Hayata flipped through the pages slowly, thinking, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes.
"I see. No wonder this technique failed."
After closing the notebook, he muttered to himself:
This technology is essentially an enhanced version of the Demon Summoning Contract. However, if you want to cross worlds, there are two huge problems:
First, how to find the location of the other world.
Second, how to keep the demonic contract intact while traveling through the cracks of the world.
It seems there is room for maneuver.
Arashi Hayata touched his chin thoughtfully. The first question is a probability problem; cast a wide net, and you might succeed. The second involves the exclusion and oppression in the cracks of the world, which even the magic power of the demon king cannot contend with.
However, his original magic might just overcome it.