The matter of Kuroka slaying her master likely had a hidden background, but Caleb simply couldn't recall it. Furthermore, this world was ultimately not an exact replica of the original High School DxD. Trusting a book entirely is worse than having no book at all. Caleb dared not rely solely on his memories to judge the situation.
With Akeno Himejima's detailed explanation, he finally felt confident in his decision.
"Akeno-senpai... I am willing to become the President's Familiar."
After careful consideration, Caleb decided to accept Rias's invitation. Currently, this was the most beneficial option for him. Any future risks or crises would not be problems as long as his strength increased fast enough.
"However, I have two conditions."
Akeno Himejima was delighted to hear Caleb agree. The little pervert might be a scumbag, but he wasn't a complete jerk; sincerity could still be exchanged for sincerity.
"What are your conditions?" Akeno Himejima's beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons. "Do you want to do some 'adult things' with your older sister?"
Caleb's eyes brightened. "Is it too late for me to say I have three conditions now?"
Akeno Himejima rolled her eyes at him. "Too late."
"That's a real shame."
Putting away his regretful expression, Caleb became serious. "My requests are simple. The first is that I hope you will not interfere with my private life."
Akeno Himejima withdrew her smile, puzzled. "Are the President and I not enough to satisfy you?"
Caleb shook his head. "It's not a matter of quality." Although he coveted the talents and bodies of Rias and the others, stating his preference upfront was the best choice. Otherwise, if he went hooking up with others later, it would only lead to awkwardness and unpleasantness.
Akeno Himejima felt slightly uneasy but was more curious about the reason behind Caleb's insistence on quantity. Despite her curiosity, she didn't probe further. As the saying goes, everyone has secrets.
"What is the second condition?"
"It's not really a condition, but I don't want to use a Pawn piece." Caleb didn't possess a Longinus inside him, so it was unlikely he would use all eight Pawn pieces. If Rias got other Familiars later and they were both Pawns... While he wouldn't mind if they were female, if they were male, he would find it slightly disturbing.
In fact, Caleb also hoped all of Rias's future Familiars would be female. But his voice didn't carry that much weight yet, and saying it now would only increase Rias's and the others' displeasure.
"Hmm, I can agree to both of those conditions."
Rias wouldn't interfere with a Familiar's private life anyway. However, this did cast a shadow over whether their personal relationship with Caleb would continue to progress. A scumbag might be fun, but if it came to a lifelong commitment, they would need to think carefully.
As for the second condition, after discovering Caleb's close-combat talent, they had already planned to use the remaining Rook piece on him.
Akeno Himejima clapped her hands together. "Then it's settled. I'll contact the President now, and we'll proceed with the ritual."
Caleb shrugged. Whatever makes Akeno Himejima happy. He didn't care if it was sooner or later. Once he made a decision, he wouldn't back out.
Akeno Himejima pulled out a flier with a magic circle drawn on it and infused it with magic power. As the flier burned, a red and black magic circle unfolded in the air. Akeno Himejima closed her eyes and concentrated, contacting Rias through the magic circle. It seemed to be some form of mental communication magic. Caleb didn't see Akeno Himejima speak; she just stood there quietly, her expression serious.
A moment later, the magic circle dissipated, and Akeno Himejima let out a soft breath, visibly relaxing. "Okay, the President and Koneko will return once they finish their task."
"Great, Akeno-senpai. Since I've agreed to become the President's Familiar..." Caleb stared at her small, pink lips, saying seriously, "Shouldn't you fulfill your promise?"
Akeno Himejima was momentarily stunned. Following Caleb's gaze, she finally remembered what he was referring to. When she and Tsubaki Shinra were tasked with recruiting Caleb, their relationship rapidly warmed. They had held hands and breast-rubbed, but every time Caleb tried to kiss her, she had refused. The more Caleb wanted it, the more she withheld it, using it as leverage to get him to join the Occult Research Club and become Rias's Familiar.
"Oh my..." Akeno Himejima's mouth twitched. Her selective memory kicked in. "Little Caleb, what are you talking about? I don't recall making any promises?"
Caleb didn't care. The full experience was far off, but getting an incomplete talent first was still good. "Akeno-senpai, you haven't had your first kiss yet, have you?" Caleb goaded her. "Are you scared? If so, just admit it. I'll understand."
Akeno Himejima's expression changed rapidly. She hadn't had her first kiss, but she couldn't admit it now. She felt that if she conceded, her image as the mature, seductive older sister would collapse. She would also gain a reputation for not keeping her promises... And predictably, Caleb would use this to needle her constantly.
"Akeno-senpai, Akeno-senpai." Caleb said, smiling playfully. "Say something. Why aren't you talking? Did I hit the nail on the head?"
Akeno Himejima gnashed her teeth, secretly annoyed. That damned little pervert. He just said he was going to go hook up with other girls, and now he wants to kiss me...
Seeing Akeno Himejima remain silent, Caleb continued to taunt her sarcastically. "Alas, to think the famous Akeno..."
"I agree." Akeno Himejima glared at Caleb, interrupting him. "If you're going to kiss me, make it quick. You don't want the President and Koneko to see, do you?"
Is it me who doesn't want to be seen? Well, maybe a little. But it's mostly you who doesn't want to be seen, right?
His goal achieved, Caleb stopped provoking Akeno Himejima. He expertly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her slender waist. Both hands slipped under her skirt, one high and one low, working efficiently. His hot palms slid over her cool, delicate skin. Akeno Himejima silently clamped her legs together, glaring angrily at Caleb. She had only agreed to a kiss, not touching.
Caleb just grinned, completely ignoring Akeno Himejima's expression. Seeing his reaction, Akeno Himejima irritably pinched Caleb, then let him be. She had been touched and kneaded many times before, so once more wouldn't hurt.
As one of Caleb's hands explored her inner thighs and the other reached for her full bosom, Akeno Himejima finally felt the need to object. Her cherry lips parted, but before a single syllable could escape, warm, soft lips covered hers.
"Mmm... Mmm..."
The fiery tongue seized the opportunity to invade. The slick, soft little tongue had no escape, and the two entwined. The words of protest turned into ambiguous whimpers.
Caleb pressed his advantage, pulling Akeno Himejima down onto the sofa with him. He quickly undid her uniform buttons, letting her blouse fall open and hang loosely from her pale, soft shoulders. Beneath the purple lace bra, her full, snowy-white globes were eager to burst free. Moving his hands down, the red pleated skirt and sheer black stockings slid down to the carpet. The center of her matching purple lace panties had a dark, wet mark.
[DING! Detected Talent: Lightning]
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