Alear stretched lightly, raising his arms above his head in a calm, lazy motion before stepping away from the couch where Mio was lying. He took a few steps to the side, observing the two girls with the same calm expression as always.
The reincarnation ritual was simple: one only needed to place the piece over one of their chests and recite a brief incantation. In just a few minutes, no more than five, he managed to turn both of them into his first servants. Fortunately, his [Evil Pieces] were mutant, which made the process even more efficient and allowed him to reincarnate both without difficulty. Normally, the greater a person's potential, the greater the number of pieces required; however, in their case, only one piece for each was enough, whereas they would normally require something equivalent to six pawns....
Mio slowly sat up on the couch, blinking several times as she brought a hand to her chest. Her body trembled slightly, as if waves of new energy were coursing through every fiber of her muscles. Her long crimson hair fell loosely over her shoulders, still damp from her bath, and the loose shirt she wore lifted slightly, revealing the soft skin of her stomach and the lower curve of her full breasts.
"…Wow…" she murmured, her voice low and surprised. She could feel an immediate difference after being reborn as a full Devil…..
Maria, who was beside her, gave a wide and genuine smile, clapping her hands excitedly.
"Congratulations, Mio-sama! Now you're a real Devil~"
Mio looked at her own hands, opening and closing her fingers as if testing the new strength flowing through her veins. A faint blush rose to her cheeks.
"So… now we're officially Alear's servants, right?"
Alear, still standing, nodded calmly.
"Yes. You are now part of my peerage."
He stepped a little closer and asked with genuine curiosity:
"Mio, what exactly are you feeling right now?"
Mio thought for a moment, biting her lower lip before answering:
"My [Demonic Power] has increased a lot. Tripled, maybe even quadrupled. Before, I had trouble controlling it, but now it flows naturally, like it's part of me. My body has also become stronger and more resilient. My senses… are sharper. This is incredible! What about you, Maria? Are you feeling the same?"
Maria tilted her head, her mischievous smile returning to her lips as she flexed her arms in an exaggerated way, causing her medium-large breasts to sway slightly beneath her dress.
"I'm the opposite, Mio-sama. My physical abilities have increased at least three or four times. I feel much faster, stronger, and more flexible. My [Demonic Power] also went up a bit, but the biggest gain was in my body. I could carry you with one arm now without any effort..."
Alear calmly crossed his arms over his chest, his pink-magenta eyes gleaming with a faint look of approval.
"Rooks receive a tremendous boost in superhuman strength," he explained, his voice clear and instructive. "This results in extremely high offensive and defensive power. The body becomes a true living fortress, capable of withstanding powerful attacks and delivering devastating blows. Bishops, on the other hand, gain a massive enhancement in [Demonic Power] and magical abilities. Mio will be able to cast a wide variety of spells with much greater ease, precision, and power than before, but you should be feeling these effects firsthand…."
He uncrossed his arms and smiled more openly, almost proudly.
"You two are extremely talented. Your potential is so high that I'm lucky to have mutant pieces to reincarnate you both, because without them, I would have to spend something equivalent to at least six pawns….."
Maria broke into a wide, excited smile, lightly clapping her hands.
"It is amazing after all! As a Bishop, you're going to become absurdly strong in magic! I always knew you had great talent, but now it'll be even more impressive...."
Mio blushed slightly at the praise, but couldn't hide a small, satisfied smile. However, when Maria turned her gaze toward Alear with curiosity, the next question made something strange stir in her chest.
"Alear-sama… do you already have more members in your peerage?" Maria asked, tilting her head innocently, but clearly interested. "Or are we the first?"
Mio felt a strange tightness in her heart. A sudden and irrational pang of jealousy arose within her at the thought that other girls might already be connected to him in the same way. She bit her lower lip, trying to hide it, but her pinkish eyes betrayed a slight discomfort.
Alear noticed the subtle reaction, but answered calmly, without hesitation:
"I thought I had already said it? Well, you are the first. I don't have anyone else in my peerage yet."
Mio's face lit up immediately. A small, almost shy but genuinely happy smile appeared on her lips as the feeling of jealousy dissipated as quickly as it had come. She lowered her gaze to her lap, trying to hide her expression, but the relief was visible.
Maria, on the other hand, let out a playful giggle as she noticed her friend's reaction.
"Hehe~ Mio-sama looks relieved… how cute."
"Shut up, Maria!" Mio shot back immediately, her irritated tone returning strongly as she poked the succubus' arm.
Alear watched the two for another moment, the faint smile still on his lips, before speaking in a calm and decisive tone:
"Pack your things. We're returning to the Underworld now. There's no point in staying here any longer; fallen angels could return at any moment…."
Mio and Maria immediately stopped arguing. The two exchanged glances in silence for a few seconds, a silent exchange filled with years of familiarity. Mio's face was still slightly flushed, but she nodded firmly. Maria, in turn, gave an excited smile, though her eyes showed she understood the seriousness of the situation.
"Understood," said Mio, getting up from the couch.
"Let's be quick~" added Maria, already turning toward the hallway.
Twenty minutes later, the two reappeared in the living room carrying two relatively small suitcases and a backpack. They had changed clothes: Mio wore a loose sweater and jeans that accentuated her thick thighs, while Maria wore a light dress and a short coat that still highlighted her delicate curves.
Alear was standing near the door, waiting patiently with his hands in his pockets. When he saw them, he nodded in approval.
"Ready?"
"Yes," Mio replied, adjusting the strap of her backpack on her shoulder.
"All set, Alear-sama~" said Maria, winking at him.
The three left the house without delay. Alear cast one last glance inside before closing the door, as if confirming that nothing important had been left behind. They walked while chatting about various things until they reached the café where Venelana was waiting for them, the morning sun still shining over the quiet streets of Setagaya.
When they entered the elegant establishment, Venelana was seated at the same table as before, calmly finishing her latte. Upon seeing them—especially the two girls beside Alear—she raised an elegant eyebrow, a curious and slightly surprised smile forming on her red lips, clearly recognizing the two girls….
She stood up gracefully, her light beige dress moving elegantly around her voluptuous body, and looked at Alear with a playful glint in her violet eyes before turning back with a gentle and welcoming smile toward the two girls.
"Welcome back, Alear-sama…"
Mio and Maria observed the mature and extremely beautiful woman before them with a mix of surprise and slight tension.
Alear made a small gesture with his hand, introducing them in a direct and calm manner:
"As I mentioned before, and as you've probably already realized from their reputation, these are Mio Naruse and Maria Naruse. From now on, both are part of my peerage. Mio received the Bishop, while Maria received the Rook. They are my first servants…" Then, he turned his gaze back to the two, who were still staring at the beautiful mature woman, and continued the introduction: "This is Venelana Gremory, matriarch of the Gremory family and, currently, my personal secretary. I hope you get along…"
Venelana offered an elegant and welcoming smile, slightly inclining her head.
"It's a pleasure to meet you both in person. Mio Naruse…" Her gaze softened as it settled on the crimson-haired girl. "I met your father, Wilbert, many years ago. He was a… complicated man, but charismatic. You resemble him quite a bit, especially the red hair…."
Mio frowned immediately, a clear scowl appearing on her beautiful face. Her father's name was still a sensitive subject, and hearing it mentioned made her visibly uncomfortable. She tightened her grip slightly on her backpack strap, saying nothing.
Venelana, noticing the reaction, did not insist and turned to the other girl with a softer, almost nostalgic smile.
"Maria, correct? I also knew your mother, Sheila. A truly exceptional succubus… beautiful, powerful, and very charismatic. You inherited her traits impressively."
Maria blinked, her violet eyes widening for a moment. A mix of excitement and melancholy appeared on her face. Her lips curved into a small but genuine smile, though there was a shadow of sadness behind it.
"…Thank you…" she murmured, her voice a little softer than usual, her playful tone momentarily gone. "Mom was always the kind of person who left a strong impression on everyone…"
"Yes, she did…" Venelana nodded in understanding, her maternal gaze softening even more. "As Alear-sama said, we will get along. If you need anything, feel free to come to me—I will help however I can…"
Alear cleared his throat lightly, drawing the attention of the three women discreetly but effectively. Mio and Maria turned their faces toward him almost at the same time, while Venelana raised an elegant eyebrow, an amused smile already forming on her lips.
"Do you want to eat or drink anything before we return to the Underworld?" he asked, his voice calm and practical, looking mainly at the two new servants. "It might be your last opportunity for a while."
Mio shook her head quickly, still with a faint blush on her cheeks.
"No… thank you. I'm fine."
Maria also declined, though with a playful little smile.
"Me neither, Alear-sama. I'm not hungry right now~"
Alear nodded without insisting.
"Then let's go back now."
Venelana let out a soft, teasing laugh, covering her lips with her elegant fingers as she looked at him with a mischievous glint in her violet eyes.
"What a shame…" she murmured, her voice sweet and filled with double meaning. "I was enjoying our little private meeting so much. We barely had time to continue where we left off earlier… But that's fine—duty calls, doesn't it?"
The words were spoken lightly, almost innocently, but the tone and the look she gave Alear made her meaning clear. Mio froze, her pink eyes widening as a strong wave of jealousy surged in her chest, making her heart tighten uncomfortably as she looked back and forth between Venelana and Alear…..
Maria, noticing her sister's reaction, simply smiled to herself, clearly amused by the situation, but said nothing for now.
Alear merely sighed internally, already used to Venelana's teasing.
"Another time we'll have a better opportunity. For now, let's go back..."
Venelana cast one last amused glance at the two girls, especially at Mio, as if she had noticed the sudden jealousy… but said nothing, merely thinking that bringing the two of them in would make the mansion quite lively….
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