Hearing Rizevim say that it was boring, the devil servant was immediately startled, his whole body shuddering. Suppressing the fear of death in his heart, he spoke in a trembling and hurried voice:
"Regarding this matter… our informants on the devil side have also obtained information that the one from the Pandevilium has likewise arrived in the Human World, and she is traveling together with seraph Gabriel of Heaven."
"Mm~~ when you put it that way, the Human World really is starting to become interesting. All kinds of big shots are gathering there. Say, should I also get involved?"
"All according to your orders, my lord!"
The devil servant immediately followed along with his words. How could he possibly have any opinions of his own?
Ignoring the servant's trembling fear, Rizevim casually dug at his ear, wearing an expression of utter boredom.
"But I don't want to put in any effort, yet I still want to watch the fun. Other than me, there's really no one else who shares the same taste. Doing it alone is so boring. Pass the intelligence on to Hades and see if that guy can stir up something big."
"Yes, sir!"
The devil servant did not dare remain even a second longer before this mercurial existence. He immediately lowered himself respectfully and quickly exited the room.
Left behind was Rizevim alone, his face full of boredom as he muttered to the air:
"Vali isn't interesting at all either. When will this boring world become more lively? Can't everyone be as enthusiastic about causing trouble as I am? What's the point of things staying unchanged all the time?"
Darkness gradually swallowed the Original Devil's son, whose temperament appeared slightly deranged, until his figure completely vanished.
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Boom!!
In an unfamiliar small pocket space training ground, Raize maintained a calm expression as he precisely controlled his strength and casually threw a punch. Instantly, the air ahead rippled like a tide, and a solidified shockwave swept across several hundred meters.
Meow—!
With both Senjutsu and Youjutsu reinforcing her inside and out, Kuroka let out a startled cry and instantly teleported away, barely escaping the overwhelming force.
Nearby, Koneko sat eating snacks. Her usually expressionless face was filled with complicated emotions as she watched the brutal scene before her.
Lying beside her was also a crimson-colored kitten—Scarlet.
That crimson kitten wore a very human-like displeased expression on her cat face, yet she looked quite pleased to see Kuroka suffer.
After being told everything by her sister, Koneko no longer had any desire to leave her sister's side. As for her former devil companions, she felt only confusion.
"Raize-kun, my sister and I only moved next door to you as neighbors. Was it really necessary to treat me like this?"
Kuroka, covered in dust and looking rather disheveled, wore a pitiful expression. Her cat ears drooped as she trembled slightly while looking at Raize in the distance.
"Although I don't dislike you, I dislike demonic auras wandering around near me. You moving in next door is nothing but trouble for me."
Raize spoke coldly without holding back, showing not the slightest joy about the pair of cat-eared sisters becoming his neighbors.
Damn it—helping you get your sister back, and now you push your luck?
Anywhere else would've been fine, but you had to live next to my house?
Early yesterday morning, when new neighbors arrived next door to Raize's place, he opened the door to find a smiling Kuroka standing there, alongside her sister Koneko, whose face looked conflicted.
There was no happiness on Raize's face at the time—only a frown as he looked at the wild cat.
Scarlet sensed the wild cat's presence immediately, jumped onto Raize's shoulder, and bared her teeth at Kuroka.
Just as he said, he didn't dislike Kuroka, but he hated the filthy aura clinging to her wandering around near him.
She even invited him to her home as a guest, claiming she wanted to spar and do some special training to broaden her sister's horizons.
Fine—then I'll loosen your joints a bit.
"Big sister is weak."
When the fight stopped, Koneko, eating potato chips beside Scarlet, bluntly attacked her sister.
The sisters' relationship, after some special mediation by Kuroka, had finally reconciled.
"Meow meow! Meow meow meow! (Master is the strongest—wild cat, get lost!)"
Scarlet also looked at the battered Kuroka with disdain. The cat language she spoke could be understood by everyone present.
When Kuroka shot her an unhappy glance, Scarlet directly accelerated and leapt onto Raize's shoulder, snorting contemptuously at her.
Kuroka ground her teeth in frustration but dared not act out—after all, that was Raize's pet cat. Backed by her master, she naturally had nothing to fear.
Thus, this one-sided beating of Kuroka temporarily came to an end. As a guest, Raize appeared in Kuroka's living room.
Koneko was still somewhat afraid of him and did not dare approach, but she quickly got along with Scarlet.
Just as Raize was about to leave, Kuroka suddenly called out to him, her expression showing that she had something important to say.
"Raize-kun, you should have received Vali's communication, right? You've already been targeted by the Khaos Brigade."
Holding Scarlet, Raize turned around, his gaze dark as he looked at the now-serious Kuroka.
Recently, while hunting ghouls, he had indeed sensed foreign presences lingering outside Chiba.
Raize had already killed several low-level member's from the Khaos Brigade. They were merely mid-to-low-tier trash; none of the truly formidable ones had appeared yet.
As Raize no longer concealed himself, he naturally drew more attention from the Khaos Brigade. The strength of those lurking nearby had noticeably increased.
Vali had also sent a message immediately, explaining the cause and effect. The Khaos Brigade had somehow obtained some information about Raize and were now directly targeting him—especially the Hero Faction, who seemed to be plotting and calculating something.
Kuroka had been dispatched by Vali and had also volunteered herself. Staying by Raize's side was the safest option.
With her sister in tow, she couldn't always protect Koneko, and she believed that the outwardly cold but inwardly warm Raize would also help look after her sister.
Of course, as compensation, Kuroka would repay Raize's kindness. She even actively invited him to her home and straightforwardly asked whether he was willing to become her partner.
Raize had merely glanced at her at the time and rejected her indifferently.
He had no particular desire for Kuroka, and her demonic aura made any improper thoughts impossible.
"If the Khaos Brigade wants to come, then let them come. If they have no ill intent, I don't mind. But if they come with malice, I'll make them regret stepping into this region."
High-quality souls were not something Raize would refuse. His Eu disliked death, and Raize himself was not a bloodthirsty person except toward enemies—merely ruthless and merciless.
He looked toward Koneko on the sofa, who was secretly observing him. Meeting his gaze, she immediately shrank back as if frightened.
"You brought your sister here. Aren't you afraid she'll get dragged into this?"
"Well~ there's no place in the world that's absolutely safe. I don't want to take Shirone to the Khaos Brigade, and places where Raize-kun is around feel pretty reassuring."
Kuroka blinked her alluring eyes at Raize, her tone carrying complexity and absolute trust in his strength.
Having teamed up once before, she trusted the sense of security his power brought.
And by a woman's intuition, she felt Raize had grown stronger—so strong she could no longer gauge him.
Such a perfect candidate right before her eyes—Kuroka was indeed tempted.
"Heh. This area is the eye of the storm. Feeling safe by my side… you must've inhaled too much catnip."
Raize found her words somewhat amusing. Ignoring her subtle display of affection, he held Scarlet and left directly.
Watching Raize's departing figure, Kuroka clicked her tongue with interest, thinking that this cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside tsundere man was quite charming.
And when she had visited earlier, several girls of extraordinary backgrounds were living in Raize's home—especially that silver-haired girl in armor.
She had been truly shocked to discover that the legendary necromancer lived in Raize's house.
After Raize left, Koneko relaxed. Seeing her sister's strange expression, she spoke flatly and quietly:
"Big sister, are you in heat?"
Koneko wasn't stupid. She could clearly see her sister's unusual interest in that cold and powerful human. Earlier, Kuroka had even openly confessed to Raize in front of her.
"Heehee, not yet—but it's close. Raize-kun is so outstanding. It's only natural for me to be moved~~"
Kuroka instantly teleported to her sister's side, smiling as she pulled her into her embrace, burying Koneko's face in her ample chest.
There was no need for concealment between sisters. She had no intention of hiding anything from Shirone.
"Mmph… big sister, you're the worst!"
Finally pulling her head free from her sister's softness, Koneko's face flushed slightly as she looked up with a hint of disdain.
"That's not liking him. You're just coveting his genetic material."
"That's right. I am coveting Raize's genetic material. Being with a strong partner means you can give birth to outstanding kittens!"
Kuroka showed neither anger nor embarrassment at her sister's blunt disdain. She straightforwardly stated her views on choosing a partner.
"A partner must be strong—this is essential. When I become a mother in the future, having a powerful father to protect the me and my children means we won't repeat what happened between you and me."
Koneko—no, Shirone—fell silent.
Thinking of how she and her sister had depended on each other, and how Kuroka had always protected her, she remembered the suffering her sister endured—suffering she herself had never truly seen.
She had failed to understand her sister, failed to trust her even once over the act of defection.
After seeing Kuroka's memories, Koneko no longer wished to leave her sister's side.
She now understood Kuroka's intentions regarding a partner—simply not wanting their future children to repeat their own tragic past.
"I'm sorry, Big Sister…"
Koneko hugged her sister tightly, burying her small face in her sister's chest. Her voice sounded muffled.
Kuroka continued to smile gently, stroking her sister's head in comfort.
Raize's earlier suggestion truly couldn't have been better.
Beyond her initial interest and admiration for strength, the fact that Raize had helped her reclaim her sister also greatly increased her affection for him.
Now that her sister had reconciled with her, all thanks to Raize's proposal, it was precisely these reasons that had driven her to confess to him earlier.
Her feelings were genuine.
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Several days later, at night.
Outside Chiba, teleportation magic circles of varying light appeared one after another, from which stepped forth several figures radiating the aura of an organized force.
"So this is the center of the Human World's storm? Our target is here? Looks like a pretty ordinary city."
Among them was a massive, towering figure, like a giant from myth, exuding powerful pressure.
The burly man clad in ancient Greek armor glanced at the city casually.
"Don't underestimate it. None of the people living here are simple. Intelligence says angels and devil bigshots are also here, and this place recently experienced an otherworldly invasion."
A beautiful blonde woman with blue eyes gazed at the city, her expression tense and cautious rather than relaxed.
A city might be ordinary—but once extraordinary beings live in it, it no longer is.
"The more chaotic, the better. Turbulent times breed heroes—that's precisely the environment where our Hero Faction thrives."
The leader among them casually rested a silver spear radiating intense holy light on his shoulder.
The man possessed black short hair and refined, handsome features, wearing Han-style robes around his waist. He carried the aura of both a leader and a king, appearing profoundly unfathomable.
"Our target is merely that human hero. Even if other untouchable beings take notice, we still have Ophis backing us."
The Khaos Brigade had come this time due to the situation. Too many outrageous existences had gathered here, and factions beyond the Hero Faction were also itching to act.
Rizevim, Indra, Hades—those restless individuals had all turned their attention here.
Indra, who trained Cao Cao, had informed him of this intelligence, urging him to pay close attention to the human named Raize.
Recruit him if possible. If not—eliminate him.
Not only Indra—even Hades, through the Khaos Brigade, wanted to intervene. Having some form of deal with Cao Cao, Hades had designs not only beyond Ophis but also on someone by Raize's side.
Playing with tigers, Cao Cao knew well these people were no saints. His reason for coming here was not only to meet Raize but also to pursue his own agenda.
"Cao Cao, is such a grand formation really necessary for just one person?"
Another member—a white-haired youth in an exorcist uniform—asked with a faint smile.
As he spoke, everyone's gaze turned to the smallest figure among them, and unified confident smiles appeared on their faces.
It was a petite girl dressed in black, her figure childlike—appearing no more than ten years old.
Her glossy black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, adorned with a cute purple headband that added a touch of charm to her mysterious aura.
She wore a somewhat revealing gothic lolita outfit, with a large pink bow at her chest.
Despite its bold design, the outfit suited the adorable girl quite well.