Morning.
Sunlight rose from the sky, and birds flew to the branches, beginning to chirp, signaling the start of a new day.
At the Shinomiya residence.
"Kotonoha, for the next period of time, you must train well here with both teachers."
After breakfast, Manami pulled Kotonoha aside and gave her special advice.
"I will, Mother!"
Then, Manami approached Kotonoha and whispered.
"Kotonoha, don't forget what Mother told you last night."
As these words came out, Kotonoha's delicate cheeks flushed slightly. Thinking about her mother's words last night, she still felt very shy.
However, when she looked at her Senior, Hikaru, who was still eating at the dining table, a slight sweetness emerged. Especially when he protected her behind him and faced Diodora alone yesterday, that sense of security and comfort made her want to always depend by his side.
Manami also faintly smiled in her heart seeing her daughter's appearance.
As long as her daughter had a relationship with this powerful young man who could challenge the Underworld Devil King, their Katsura family would truly feel relieved in Japan.
At the same time.
Just like last night, with the same words, Shouzou and Nako as parents, also separately advised their daughters, asking them not to forget.
Kuroyukihime showed a slight embarrassment on her face, while Asuna, who had lacked sleep all night due to Boosted Gear's awakening last night, rolled her eyes with a bit of helplessness.
After that, Shouzou, Manami, and Nako said goodbye to Gan'an and left the Shinomiya residence.
Gan'an, who had welcomed and seen off Shouzou and the others, returned, and called Hikaru, who was just about to go back to his room.
"You mischievous boy, you're really lucky with women."
Gan'an asked the servant beside him to pour two cups of red tea. In the entire hall, besides him and Hikaru, there was only the servant.
As for Kotonoha, Kaguya, Asuna, Shirayuki Hime, and Kuroyukihime, they were in the newly built training ground, where Daizen and Arima explained some general knowledge about the supernatural world. Of course, Hayasaka was also among them. As a member of the Eternal Beauty List, even Hayasaka, who was in the last rank, also received the Rank Reward: Ghost-Seeing Ability. Therefore, Gan'an also temporarily allowed her to set aside her maid duties and enter the training path with Kaguya.
"Uncle Shinomiya, you're joking."
Hikaru shook his head. He truly couldn't refute this matter anymore.
"I know exactly what Yuuki Shouzou and the others are planning. I know that neither the Shinomiya family nor Kaguya can hold you back. My only hope now is that you don't abandon Kaguya."
Gan'an looked at Hikaru with a very serious expression, speaking word by word.
"Uncle Shinomiya, as long as Kaguya doesn't leave, I will always keep her by my side."
Facing Gan'an's plea, Hikaru naturally had no reason to refuse.
After hearing Hikaru's answer, Gan'an also showed a relieved smile. He couldn't help but pat Hikaru amicably and said, "I feel relieved to have you by Kaguya's side."
Then, Gan'an stood up with a bit of worry and said, "Because of the appearance of the Dimensional List, things inside Japan are still fine, but most of Shinomiya Zaibatsu's overseas subsidiaries are experiencing a lot of turmoil. I need to take care of it myself. And, I also won't disturb you young people from spending time together."
"Do you need help?"
Gan'an paused for a moment, smiled and said, "If the time comes, Uncle won't hesitate."
Hikaru got up to see Gan'an off and left the hall.
"Hikaru, I hope that when I return next time, I can see you and Kaguya married."
Gan'an, who saw the child he raised since childhood, returned.
Hikaru only smiled, without giving a direct answer.
After that, Gan'an got into his business car and left the Shinomiya residence, while Hikaru also returned to his room alone. He had a very important thing to do today.
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On the southwest side of the Shinomiya residence.
A training ground occupying a very large area. The walls and floor were all made of high-density synthetic materials, giving off a slight sense of cold modern technology.
Inside the training ground.
"You should now have a more detailed understanding of the supernatural world."
Daizen continued to fan himself with the paper fan in his hand, speaking to the several girls standing in front of him.
"Yes, Amami-sensei!"
Kaguya and the others said in unison.
"Your next training direction only has two points. The first is to practice kendo and martial arts with Arima, and the second is to practice Onmyōdō with me. So..."
However, before Daizen could finish his words, suddenly, a clear unfamiliar voice sounded in his ears, interrupting him.
"There's a third direction. You can practice Devil Magic with me."
Instantly, a bright red cubic magic circle appeared on the floor.
"Devil Magic, pure-blooded devil?"
Daizen and Arima exchanged glances, but were not too surprised. After all, Ajuka promised yesterday to send another pure-blooded devil to teach Kaguya and the others. They just hoped that the pure-blooded devil who appeared this time would be someone easy to get along with. If she was arrogant like Diodora before, what awaited her would likely still be being slaughtered by Hikaru, that young man with terrifying power.
Kaguya and the others also looked at the cubic magic circle with curiosity.
A girl with bright red hair, an excellent figure, and a very beautiful face walked gracefully out of the cubic magic circle. Her aura was elegant, like a noble princess, or she was indeed a noble princess.
After seeing the newcomer's appearance, everyone present narrowed their eyes, because this girl, or rather this pure-blooded devil, was known to everyone present.
Rias Gremory, rank fourteen on the Eternal Beauty List, and rank eighteen on the Transcendent List.
The main heir of the pure-blooded devil nobility from the Underworld, younger sister of Devil King Lucifer.
"Nice to meet you all, I am Rias Gremory. I was ordered by Devil King Ajuka to come and teach you to enter the training path."
Rias greeted very elegantly.
She did not have the disgusting arrogance of Diodora before, but instead gave a very approachable feeling.