"Isn't that Akaza?"
At this moment, Gyokko made a sound, and Akaza, feeling refreshed, looked towards him.
Immediately after, a malevolent demon with six small hands, eyes on his forehead and in his mouth, and a mouth in his eye sockets emerged.
This was Upper Moon Five, Gyokko.
He was also very happy to see Akaza. "Oh my, seeing you so energetic brings me great comfort. It's been 85 years since we last met, hasn't it?"
Gyokko moved closer to Akaza and continued, "I thought you had been eliminated, and I was so excited… cough, I was deeply worried."
Akaza did not bother with Gyokko's provocation, as he was in a good mood today.
By the staircase, a horned demon was squatting there, muttering, "How terrifying. In just a short while, Gyokko can't even count anymore."
"It's been 109 years since I was last called here. An indivisible number, an ominous odd number."
This was Upper Moon Four, Hantengu.
"Brother, has Doma arrived? Doma isn't here."
"Sister, Doma might be late due to something."
On the other side, a green-haired male demon was carrying a white-haired female demon on his back. These two were Upper Moon Six, Gyutaro and Daki.
"Nakime, have Upper Moon One and Muzan-sama arrived?"
"Upper Moon One arrived long ago, and Muza… Muzan-sama has arrived."
As Nakime plucked the biwa strings, a man in a black suit appeared before everyone, accompanied by a white-haired child.
And Upper Moon One sat to the side.
Seeing this, everyone knelt on one knee, bowing their heads in salute.
"Greetings, Muzan-sama."
Their voices rang out in unison.
Muzan scanned the group, and spoke coldly, "I have summoned you today because Doma was surrounded and killed by the Demon Slayer Corps' Hashira."
Muzan lied without batting an eye, as saying Doma was killed by a group attack from the Demon Slayer Corps could motivate the Upper Moons. He couldn't bring himself to say that Doma had died from sun exposure.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn.
Only Akaza's lips curled slightly upward, his smirk hard to suppress.
Today was a good day.
Daki's face was filled with disbelief. "Impossible! How could Doma possibly…"
Before she could finish, Daki's head was plucked off by Muzan.
The scene fell silent again.
"Since Doma is dead, the Upper Moon positions need to be adjusted."
"Apart from Upper Moon One remaining unchanged, all other Upper Moons will be promoted by one position. As for Upper Moon Six, he will take that role."
With that, Muzan pushed Rui, who was playing with string figures, forward.
...
In the world of High School DxD.
In Abel's living room.
Elsha and Tiamat were lounging lazily on the sofa. Speaking of which, Elsha had been influenced by Tiamat to relax.
According to Elsha's reasoning:
I've been fighting for so long, what's wrong with enjoying myself?
And Abel was nestled between them, thoroughly enjoying himself. Despite his previous goal of focusing on work, Abel had still followed his desires.
In the kitchen.
Kanae was currently learning how to use modern kitchen appliances with Grayfia.
Under Abel's previous introduction, Kanae knew that she was no longer in her original world. Of course, Kanae also learned from Abel that she could still return.
Similarly, Kanae accepted her identity as a devil and tacitly acknowledged herself as Abel's wife. After all, becoming an immortal devil seemed not bad compared to becoming a man-eating demon. She was just a little worried about her two younger sisters.
After a while, Kanae and Grayfia brought out dinner and called Abel over to eat.
Hearing the call, Abel reluctantly got up from between Elsha and Tiamat and walked towards the dining table.
Everyone gathered around the dining table and began to enjoy breakfast.
At this moment, Miko came downstairs with Asia.
"Abel-nii."
"What is it?"
Abel looked at Asia, who had called him, with some confusion.
Asia stood beside him, fidgeting, and finally mustered up her courage to say, "Please reincarnate me as a devil."
Hearing Asia's words, Abel was startled.
Grayfia and the others were watching from the side. Although they had only lived with Asia for a few days, everyone liked her very much. If Asia became Abel's Peerage, they could be together forever.
Abel thought for a moment and then asked, "Why do you want to become a devil, Asia?"
"Miko said that if I become a devil, I can help Abel-nii."
After hearing Asia's words, Abel looked at Miko.
Miko gave him a thumbs up.
Miko's assist was quite good.
Instead of handing Asia over to Rias, it would be better to reincarnate her himself, and then help Rias find another one later.
So, being selfish was not wrong.
Abel looked at the obedient Asia in front of him, stroked her head, and then patiently said, "Asia, I'm very happy that you have this intention, but after becoming a devil, you won't be able to pray to God. I don't want to see you have a headache every day."
Asia looked at Abel with determination, her eyes full of persistence. "Abel-nii, I'm not afraid."
"It was you who gave me a home, and it was you who let me go to school and make many new friends. I also want to help you."
Looking at the earnest Asia in front of him, Abel chuckled, then looked at Asia with a serious expression and said, "Have you thought it through, Asia? Are you sure you want to become my Peerage?"
"I've thought it through. I want to help Abel-nii."
Abel nodded, then took out a Bishop piece and looked at Asia, saying, "In that case, I shall reincarnate you as a devil."
Looking at Abel holding the Evil piece, Asia felt a little nervous. "Abel-nii, what should I do?"
"Just pull down your collar a bit."
Hearing Abel's words, Asia was a little shy. But she still turned her head away with a blush, and then pulled down her collar.
Abel smiled at the innocent Asia. Then he placed the Bishop piece into Asia's chest.
In an instant, the Evil piece integrated into Asia's body, followed by a pure white magic circle appearing on the ground.
The entire room became spotlessly white and the system's notification sounded again.
[Peerage Pack +1]
[Congratulations, Host, you have received Senzu Bean Tree.]
Abel was shocked. 'This thing is busted.'
Phenex Tears are like Senzu beans and each one is priceless with demand present all-year but very few supply.
Senzu Bean Tree basically provides an unlimited supply of Senzu Beans. Some time is needed but it's still top-tier stuff, much better than a few Phenex tears.
Soon, the white light dissipated.
Asia felt that her previously weak body was now filled with power. She excitedly clenched her fists, feeling a body different from before.
Asia looked at Abel, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Then she instinctively clasped her hands together.
"Thank God… Ouch!"
Before she could finish, a sharp pain shot through Asia's head.
Abel came to Asia's side and rubbed her head. "I told you that praying to God would give you a headache."
Asia said sheepishly, "Hehe, I forgot because I was too happy."
"Alright, let's eat dinner together."
"Okay."