"Erica, my master... my master..."
Utterly astonished, Lu Yinghua simply couldn't imagine that his undefeated, challenge-seeking, brutal master would one day be defeated by someone!
And it seemed she had lost quite miserably, not only becoming a captive but even losing herself in the process...
"Young Hero Lu, are you very worried about the Cult Leader? Don't worry, my king has always been very good to his captives, especially a captive who is a peerless beauty like your respected master."
Erica stroked her soft, golden hair, a faint, unreadable smile on her face.
"Uhh..."
The corner of Lu Yinghua's mouth twitched. Worried? he thought. I could worry about anyone, but I'd never worry about that woman!
I'm happy! I'm delighted!! I'm moved to tears!!!
Oh, heavens! Oh, earth! You've finally opened your eyes! Is there finally someone in this world who can suppress that woman?!
King Kusanagi, you are a living Bodhisattva who saves people from suffering! You are my real father!
Images of himself dying and coming back to life time and time again under the torment of his brutal master over the years flashed through his mind. Lu Yinghua's nose suddenly tingled, and he felt the urge to cry. It seemed his days of suffering were finally coming to an end...
"Hehehe... Big Sister Erica, um... my apologies for my rudeness earlier. Could you do a little brother a favor?"
Coming back to his senses, he wiped the dry tears from the corners of his eyes. Lu Yinghua looked at Erica, rubbing his hands together with a fawning smile. However, because his face was still bruised and swollen from the secret sword maidens' beating, the boy looked exceptionally comical.
"Young Hero Lu, if you want me to take you to see the Cult Leader, that's not possible. The Cult Leader and my king are currently busy with 'important matters' and have no time to see you."
A slight arc formed on her lips as Erica replied in a calm, unhurried manner.
"No, no, no, this little brother doesn't want to see my master."
Lu Yinghua shook his head like a rattle-drum, waving his hands frantically.
Are you kidding? That domineering and brutal woman, if possible, I never want to see her again in my life!
"Oh... then what is it that Young Hero Lu wants?"
"Big Sister Erica, it's like this..."
Leaning in close to Erica's ear, Lu Yinghua whispered continuously. Just looking at him, you could tell he was up to no good.
"Alright, since this is Young Hero Lu's request, then big sister will help you out!"
A strange light flashed in her eyes. Putting on an expression that said, This is very difficult for big sister, too, Erica ultimately agreed.
"Thank..."
Before Lu Yinghua could express his gratitude, Erica grabbed him by the collar of his clothes and lifted him up. But Lu Yinghua didn't resist, allowing Erica to roughly swing him twice in the air before throwing him into the distance.
"Master, I will definitely come back to save y—"
Erica's strength was immense. In the blink of an eye, Lu Yinghua had become a black dot and disappeared into the distance.
Clapping her hands, Erica was also speechless. What a one-of-a-kind master and disciple pair.
She felt some sympathy for Lu Yinghua, who had been tormented by the Cult Leader for so many years. But now that the Cult Leader had fallen into the hands of her Demon King, the boy's tragic life should finally be turning a corner...
"As expected of the Master, he even defeated the legendary Cult Leader Luo Hao!"
"Hehehe, it looks like there will be another mistress in the house."
"I heard that Cult Leader Luo Hao is very cruel. She won't bully us in the future, will she?"
"Hmph, I dare her! After being disciplined by the Master a few times..."
...
Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp. After being told the whole story by Ena and Liliana, the girls began to discuss among themselves, one after another. Their expressions showed excitement, agitation, and worry...
However, what filled the girls' hearts more than anything was an endless sense of pride. Their Demon King dared to conquer, and was able to conquer, even the legendarily terrifying Cult Leader Luo Hao. Who in this world could compare to him!
Of course, although they were still a little worried that the brutal Cult Leader would bring the practices of her Five Virtues Sacred Cult into their home, the girls trusted their Demon King more.
They were really looking forward to it. After being conquered and disciplined by their Demon King, what kind of appearance would that woman have...?
…
History Compilation Committee, Tokyo Branch Office—
"Miss Kaoru, the battle between those two has concluded. Fortunately, our Lord King Kusanagi was the victor in the end."
The disheveled Amakasu Touma reported the latest intelligence to Miss Kaoru, who sat behind her office desk. Even now, his face still held a look of lingering fear.
Amakasu Touma didn't dare to imagine what kind of disaster that terrifyingly powerful woman would have brought upon this city, or even this country, if Sora hadn't been there to stop her!
"Yes, I know."
Miss Kaoru nodded. She had already learned of the result through sorcery and now wore an expression of deep relief.
"I wonder how Lord King Kusanagi will handle that Demon King. If it's not resolved properly, it could cause a major international incident."
"Hehehe... but given Lord King Kusanagi's personality, it will probably be... hehehe..."
Stroking his chin as if talking to himself, Amakasu didn't voice his thoughts aloud, merely grinning with an incredibly lewd expression.
"Ugh..."
Suddenly feeling a chilling, murderous aura wash over him, Amakasu shuddered, only to find his boss, Miss Kaoru, glaring at him with a dark expression.
"Ha... haha... I just remembered I have an unfinished task, so I'll be taking my leave! Goodbye, Miss Kaoru!"
Not daring to stay any longer, Amakasu let out a forced laugh and fled Miss Kaoru's office as if escaping.
"Huu..."
Her cold, dark expression vanished. With no one else around, Miss Kaoru let out a long sigh.
Normally, with the crisis of Cult Leader Luo Hao averted, she should have felt happy and relieved like many others. However, Miss Kaoru didn't feel that way at all right now.
Even that slob Amakasu Touma could guess the outcome, so how could Miss Kaoru, who understood a certain someone far better than he did, not figure it out?
Although her reputation was fearsome, Cult Leader Luo Hao was also a rare and peerless beauty. Now that she had fallen into that wicked man's hands, her fate was sealed.
For some reason, the thought of another woman joining Sora's side—and a heavyweight figure like Cult Leader Luo Hao at that—filled Miss Kaoru's heart with a sour and exceptionally irritated feeling.
Standing up and gazing at the distant sky outside the window, Miss Kaoru's expression was filled with a trace of confusion. After this incident, the old folks in the family would probably start pressuring her again...
…
"Big Sister Erica, Big Sister Liliana, what on earth happened? Where's Onii-chan? Is he okay?"
Looking at her own wrecked backyard, Shizuka grabbed Erica's hand and asked with a worried and anxious expression.
"Oh my, it seems we missed the good show. We came back too late!" said the great witch, dressed in a uniform, a myriad of strange lights flashing in her beautiful, charming eyes.
"Hehehe... don't worry, Shizuka, it's all over now. The King is fine too."
Erica, who had been using [Restoration] magic with Liliana and the other girls to repair the damaged backyard and training ground, clapped her hands and stood up. She continued with a wide smile at Shizuka:
"Also, I have some good news to tell you, Shizuka. From now on, you have another sister-in-law..."