They said they were sleeping with Asia, but when Souna finished bathing and entered the room, she found Asia already asleep, much to her amu
They said they were sleeping with Asia, but when Souna finished bathing and entered the room, she found Asia already asleep, much to her amusement.
So, what was the point of all that talk?
"Well… she went through a lot today. Falling asleep from exhaustion is normal."
Arthas chuckled, gently touching Asia's forehead. The sleeping girl seemed insecure, clinging tightly to Arthas's arm before settling down.
"Arthas… is such a kind person."
"Me… kind?"
Hearing Souna, Arthas chuckled wryly. He, who once couldn't express his emotions, was now called kind.
Perhaps… because he'd gained and lost so much, he cherished things more.
"But now… are we still sleeping together?"
Seeming to remember something, Arthas looked at Souna with amusement. She'd said that to prevent anything happening between him and Asia, but that didn't seem necessary now.
"Why wouldn't we sleep together? Are you rejecting me?"
"How dare you, Souna-nee. I wouldn't reject you."
Arthas shook his head, amused. Women were such unpredictable creatures, getting angry for the strangest reasons.
It seemed Souna wasn't simply preventing anything from happening between him and Asia; she was trying to save face?
As for why, that would have to be asked of Rias.
However, Arthas was more interested in whether Souna was wearing anything under her bathrobe.
He couldn't help but notice the glimpse of white at her chest.
Noticing Arthas's gaze, Souna smiled and casually untied her bathrobe.
"If you're looking for something, you'll be disappointed."
Souna said, revealing that she was fully clothed underneath.
"Cough, cough. Of course not. Souna-nee is just so alluring, it made me stare."
"Sweet-talking… but I'm happy to hear it."
Her slender fingers lightly brushed Arthas's face, and she lay down on the bed.
"Alright, it's late. Goodnight."
Souna said, and Arthas nodded, lying down as well. They lay on either side of Asia, falling asleep.
The night passed without incident until morning.
"Yaaah!!!"
A piercing scream woke the three.
"Waaah… what happened?"
Asia, rubbing her eyes sleepily, looked around and saw an enraged red-haired girl standing by the bed.
"Who is this sister?"
Asia tilted her head curiously, but Rias, seething with anger, ignored her, staring intently at Souna.
"Yo… you… why are you sleeping with Arthas?!"
"Why can't I sleep with Arthas?"
Souna calmly retorted, elegantly lifting the covers and standing up, revealing her beautiful figure to Rias.
Seeing that Souna was at least wearing underwear, Rias breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that even if Souna tried, she couldn't beat her.
Souna was one thing; since she'd agreed to let Arthas stay at Souna's place, she'd prepared for Souna to steal him, though she doubted Souna would dare.
The problem was… who was this timid girl? She had a sacred aura.
"Is this girl… from the angel faction?"
Rias asked, and Souna nodded subtly. Rias's inquisitive gaze fell on Arthas.
Arthas looked at Souna, who nodded in agreement, and left the room. She knew Arthas needed to explain about familiars and devil servants to Asia.
The fact that Arthas was both her and Rias's familiar needed to be kept secret for as long as possible. They would deal with it when it could no longer be hidden.
For now, this approach would work unless it was revealed during the Underworld ranking games.
Souna's sudden departure piqued Rias's curiosity. Before she could ask Arthas, he spoke first.
"President, this is a familiar I found for you."
"Oh… a familiar? But I told you… this girl's identity…"
Rias frowned, staring at Asia, sensing the divine artifact's aura. While she appreciated Arthas's efforts, bringing this girl back wasn't a wise choice.
"Asia, although she's a nun, has nothing left now."
Arthas said, gently stroking Asia's head, explaining her situation to Rias.
"I see…"
After hearing Arthas's explanation, Rias nodded, no longer opposed to Asia's identity. However, as if to confirm something, Rias looked at Asia seriously and asked,
"So… are you sure you're ready? To join us, to join the devil faction, to become one of us?"
"You still have time to reconsider, but once you become my familiar, there's no turning back."
Rias said seriously, and Asia nodded and shook her head.
"I've made my decision. I believe what I've seen and felt. Whether it's Arthas-san, Souna-nee, or Rias-nee, you are all very kind."
"Kind… I never thought I'd be praised like that by a nun. Then… I acknowledge your qualification to become my familiar, Rias Gremory!"
Shaking her head with amusement, Rias said seriously to Asia, opening her palm to reveal a crimson devil piece.
A piece representing the 'Bishop' rank.
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