Underworld.
In a training ground at the Lucifugus Family castle.
"Hoo!"
After several hours of cultivation, Alex's magic power was completely depleted.
Gently exhaling a turbid breath, Alex sat on the ground, wiping sweat with a towel, yet he looked at the sky, clear as lake water, with a touch of melancholy.
He was a transmigrator; this was already his second life.
He had only broken through the mystery of the womb a few days ago.
In this life, he was not human, but a hybrid of human and demon.
However, as an infant, he was adopted by the Lucifugus Family on the battlefield, becoming Grayfia's stepbrother.
"Not bad, actually."
Alex sighed.
With Grayfia as his backing and the cultivation resources of the Lucifugus Family,
his strength had already reached the level of an Upper-level Demon not long ago.
For his age, that was considered very strong.
However... "This world is really a bit outrageous."
Remembering the information he had gathered, Alex's eyelids twitched.
This was a world where various anime from his previous life had merged.
Just by looking at the map of the human world, he could see familiar names one after another.
Kuoh Town, Fuyuki City, Chiba City... Beneath the calm everyday life, countless abnormalities were hidden.
Demons, Angels, Fallen Angels, Jujutsu Sorcerers, Exorcists, Yokai—none of these were secrets to him as a demon.
He had even seen records of Anti-Magic Ninja and Rogue Gods.
This almost made Alex lose his composure.
This world really had a good appetite; it dared to fuse anything.
"You're here, as expected."
A gentle voice sounded in Alex's ear.
Alex turned his head.
A tall woman with silver hair and a cool temperament had already entered his sight.
She wore a pure white dress, and her entire being exuded an indescribable nobility and fierce aura.
She was like a noble lady, yet also like a warrior who had galloped across battlefields.
The person who arrived was none other than Grayfia Lucifugus.
Because of Alex,
her trajectory had already deviated.
She naturally didn't need to wear a maid outfit.
"Fia-nee, you're here."
Alex smiled, trying to get up but stumbled.
The next moment.
A soft sensation enveloped him; Alex felt himself falling into a warm embrace.
Grayfia helped Alex to his feet, completely disregarding how her intimate gesture had given Alex a bit of a 'perk'.
"You, you don't need to cultivate so desperately. With me around, no one dares to cause trouble for the Lucifugus Family."
Looking at Alex, Grayfia complained softly.
"I just want to become stronger."
Alex shook his head.
This world really made people feel insecure.
Grayfia was strong, true.
But in front of the world's top combat powers, she still wasn't enough.
Moreover, how could a man hide behind a woman?
"My little Alex will definitely become very, very strong."
A smile appeared on Grayfia's face.
She truly believed this from the bottom of her heart.
Alex's cultivation speed was stronger, not weaker, even compared to most pure-blooded demons.
And... how could the man she favored be anything less?
"Fia-nee, can you drop the 'little'?"
Alex was a bit speechless: "I'm an adult now."
"Is that so? Why haven't I noticed?"
"Then do you want me to prove it to you?"
As he spoke, Alex was already smiling as he wrapped his arm around Grayfia's slender waist.
"Oh, it seems you want to rebel?"
Two blushes appeared on Grayfia's cheeks, but she didn't avoid Alex's gaze.
If it weren't for a girl's modesty, she would have confessed long ago.
"How could I?"
Alex chuckled: "It's just that my magic power is severely depleted, and I just want Fia-nee to replenish it."
Grayfia was stunned.
Alex really seemed different.
He had become so bold.
Before, when she had actively offered to replenish his magic, he had always refused.
But today... had he finally come to his senses?
Thinking this,
she saw Alex's face steadily drawing closer.
Hmm... Grayfia's pupils constricted sharply.
Her mind... felt so hot.
Alex's eyes flickered, feeling his magic power recover.
The so-called magic replenishment.
It was a method of replenishing magic through the exchange of bodily fluids.
This was a method used only by close individuals within the demon community.
"Little Alex, confess honestly, have you been secretly dabbling behind my back?"
Grayfia's eyelashes trembled slightly, her lips pursed, looking at Alex with a somewhat miffed expression.
He was too skilled.
"I just have a richer theoretical knowledge?"
Alex answered with righteous indignation.
This was truly his first time replenishing magic.
As for other things.
What happened in his previous life was, of course, unrelated to this life.
"Is that so?"
Grayfia blinked, then smiled provocatively.
"Then I'll have to confirm it properly."
"Suit yourself."
Alex and Grayfia's eyes met, as if there was nothing else in their sight but each other.
"Ahem."
Just as Alex was about to lose control,
a cough came from the doorway.
Immediately, Grayfia jumped aside like a startled rabbit.
Her ears were crimson, and she felt a bit frantic inside.
It's over.
It was all Alex's fault.
She hadn't even noticed someone had arrived.
Had everything been seen?
"Oh my, it seems I've come at the wrong time."
Rias leaned against the wall, her eyes showing a hint of jealousy.
Because of the cooperative relationship between the Gremory Family and the Lucifugus Family.
She and Alex were childhood sweethearts, in a way.
Now, seeing all this, she felt an inexplicable irritation.
"Rias, why didn't you say you were coming beforehand?"
Grayfia took a deep breath, steadying her emotions.
"Wasn't it something you instructed?"
Rias rolled her eyes, "Alex's enrollment at Kuoh Academy has been settled."
"He can report there sometime soon."
Upon hearing this, Alex's face showed understanding.
Because of the tight devil population, many devil families, after their offspring reached a certain level of strength, would send them to the Human World to recruit Retainers/Subordinates and cultivate their own forces.
"I almost forgot about that."
Grayfia realized, then turned and said, "Little Alex, we talked about this."
"You haven't changed your mind, have you?"
"Of course not."
Alex nodded.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't curious about this hodgepodge world.
He wanted to know how crazy it truly was.
"Alright, here's your transfer application."
Rias took out a piece of paper and handed it to Alex, saying,
"You can come visit my club when you get there."
"That way, we can look out for each other."
After giving some instructions, Rias left, leaving a number before she went, saying he could ask her if he didn't understand anything.
After noting down the number, Alex turned and said, "Fia-nee, now that Rias has left, can we continue?"
Grayfia's expression stiffened.
Was he this aggressive already?
She felt like she couldn't quite handle it.
Even though she had long since accepted Alex in her heart, things were progressing too quickly.
"Oh, right, I think I have something else to take care of."
With that, Grayfia hurriedly walked out.