The deal was sealed.
Rias had paid the price, pulling Luo Xiu in as her shield.
And Luo Xiu? He was more than happy to play the mercenary.
*After all, I'm broke as hell.*
*Plus, this Leviathan bloodline gig was about to run dry on perks. Better cash in and squeeze out every last drop before it's gone for good.*
...
So, as he left the old school building, Luo Xiu's pockets bulged with a dozen small boxes.
That was Rias's down payment.
She'd hustle to gather the rest of the monster corpses soon enough.
...
"A year's worth—plenty to evolve Agumon."
"Thanks to Rias for this."
*Sure, she's using me, but that's just how the world works.*
*Mutual benefit means she sees my value. If no one's even trying to use you? You're just irrelevant.*
With a silent thanks to Rias in his mind, Luo Xiu glanced back at the old schoolhouse one last time.
Talk about perfect timing.
Rias was right there by the window, watching him go.
...
They locked eyes for a few seconds. Maybe it was his succubus bloodline kicking in, but Rias looked away first.
*Hmm, but looks-wise, Luo Xiu beats Issei by a mile.*
*Too bad demons care more about power and bloodlines.*
For demons, strength and lineage were beauty. They were justice.
...
Once Rias stepped away from the window, Luo Xiu finally tore his gaze free.
But right then, a voice echoed from the depths of his soul.
[Ding!]
[Timeline for the plot's start detected. System activating...]
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, host! You've unlocked the "Multiverse Villain Check-In System"!]
[Complete check-ins or villain events to earn system rewards!]
[Rewards are tiered: Colorful, Gold, Silver, Purple, Blue.]
[The tougher the check-in, the stronger the target, the rarer the event—the better the payout.]
...
Luo Xiu froze, the announcements ringing in his head.
When he snapped out of it, all he could mutter was one thing.
"Damn! A system?!"
This golden finger awakening threw his whole plan into chaos.
*Great, now everything needs a total rethink.*
...
The system's chimes weren't done yet.
Even as Luo Xiu grumbled, more notifications poured in.
[Ding!~]
[Congratulations, host! Villain check-in triggered!]
[Check-in Tier: Silver.]
[Type: Event Check-In.]
[Event: Seize the Red Dragon Emperor.]
[Requirement: Claim the Boosted Gear.]
*Everyone knows: to conquer a world, you gotta nerf the protagonist first. So go snag that Red Dragon Emperor's gauntlet! A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step—and hey, the cheat's right there. Why not take it?*
...
"Seize the Red Dragon Emperor?"
"This task..."
Luo Xiu stared at the system interface, his face twisting in confusion.
Talk about awkward.
He'd already gotten his hands on the Boosted Gear ages ago.
As a reborn transmigrator, he'd carried his memories from day one.
So yeah, he'd schemed for the Boosted Gear early on.
And now? It was stashed on him.
The tech he'd traded from the fallen angels was kinda half-baked, though. He'd only used it once before it crapped out and stayed broken.
[...]
The system seemed just as stumped that its host had beaten the task ahead of time. It glitched for a solid moment.
[...]
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, host! Check-in task completed!]
[Check-in Tier: Silver.]
[Event: Seize the Red Dragon Emperor.]
[Reward Acquired: Sacred Gear Fusion and Evolution.]
[Sacred Gear Fusion and Evolution:
Fusion: Perfectly merge the Sacred Gear, erase dragon-type weaknesses, purge the Red Dragon Emperor's consciousness, and turn it into an ownerless dragon soul.
Evolution: Fully unleash the dragon soul, granting it the ability to fuse with other dragon souls and keep raising its limits.
Evolution Bonus: Sacred Gear Sharing. Once evolved, the host can share the dragon soul with another person—one soul per share.
Note: Sharing only works after fully conquering them—body and soul—and infusing them with your power or fluids.]
...
With the system's chime, the "Boosted Gear" hidden in Luo Xiu's secret space broke free!
A crimson glow burst from his chest, swirling back into his body!
In an instant, the dragon soul merged with him.
A surge of draconic power rippled through Kuoh Academy for a split second—then vanished.
...
Luo Xiu didn't stick around Kuoh after the golden finger dropped.
He bolted from the academy at top speed.
And at the school gates, he spotted a black-haired beauty in a rival school's uniform.
Sensing him, she pushed off the gate, her face lighting up with a bright smile.
With that warm, eager grin, Amano Yuma walked toward Luo Xiu, a touch shy.
Luo Xiu arched a brow.
He knew her.
Amano Yuma—real name Raynare. A mid-tier fallen angel stationed in Kuoh Town by her faction.
In the original plot, she'd gotten orders from the fallen angel higher-ups to cozy up to the protagonist, Issei Hyoudou, and scout for anything special on him.
She'd faked a confession, toyed with the virgin kid from on high.
Then, when the fun wore off, she'd straight-up killed him.
So...
With the plot twisted now, why was Raynare coming at *him*?
...
"Hi, Luo Xiu! I'm Amano Yuma!"
Raynare squeezed her eyes shut, offering her hand like a nervous girl mustering courage.
Luo Xiu had to admit, Raynare nailed the pure vibe—radiating that "first love" glow, like a beacon for innocent crushes.
Any clueless guy would've melted for a pretty, forward girl like her.
"Amano Yuma, right? Do we know each other?"
Luo Xiu truly didn't—in the script, anyway.
He'd cut deals with the fallen angels in Kuoh, but his contacts were Raynare's buddy—the white-stockinged loli cosplayer Mittelt—and the black-stockinged bombshell Kalawarna.
Raynare? Not on his radar.
Right after he asked, the system's chime hit.
[Ding!~]
[Congratulations, host! Villain check-in triggered!]
[Check-in Tier: Purple.]
[Type: Event Check-In.]
[Event: First Love Girlfriend Get.]
[Requirement: Form a romantic relationship with the fallen angel disguised as Amano Yuma—Raynare.]
[Ding!~]
[Congratulations, host! Villain check-in triggered!]
[Check-in Tier: Silver.]
[Type: Event Check-In.]
[Event: Collect All Fallen Angels on the Starting Map.]
[Requirement: Turn Raynare, Mittelt, and Kalawarna into your own servants.]