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Chapter 311 - Chapter 320: The Journey Begins

After sending the old man Odin on his way, the time for the school trip soon arrived.

Though Odin had left, the Occult Research Club gained an unexpected guest.

For some reason, the Valkyrie Rossweisse had stayed behind. According to her, Odin had sent her as a gift to Yoru to repay the favor he owed him.

When Rossweisse tearfully and bashfully explained this, Yoru couldn't help the twitch at the corner of his mouth. Your own chief god sold you off, and you're not even a little bit angry or embarrassed?

Unfortunately, her fervent admiration for him after witnessing his display of heroism that night had reached a fanatical level. For a Valkyrie with a grudge against the word "virgin," the look in her eyes made it seem like she wanted to throw herself at him right then and there. This alone made Rias keep a very close eye on her.

While Yoru sat alone in the living room, a group of girls gathered in another room, busily discussing what they needed for the trip.

"Aisha, they say you can wear fashionable underwear on school trips," Xenovia remarked.

"R-Really…?" Aisha's face turned bright red.

"Mm. I heard that in public baths, the most important thing is wearing decent underwear, or else you'll be laughed at later. Though I say that, I don't have any nice ones myself. We should buy some together."

"There's… there's really so much to learn about school trips!" Aisha's cheeks flushed, but she still asked, "Then… what color is best?"

"White! That's the original form of underwear praised by Lady Gabriel herself as 'Perfect!'" Irina suddenly jumped into the conversation with excitement.

"No, Aisha and I are both getting decisive battle underwear," Xenovia corrected.

"Ah! M-Me too?" Aisha blinked in surprise.

"Black," Xenovia declared. "I heard black is the most elegant and mysterious color—it stirs men's primal desires." She licked her lips playfully. "Senior Akeno told me this is top-secret information. I'm sharing it with you, so be grateful."

"B-Black…?" Even Irina's face turned crimson from embarrassment.

Eavesdropping nearby, Rossweisse quickly tossed aside the pure-white underwear in her hands and began rummaging for black ones.

The Valkyrie blended into Rias' group with surprising ease, and Rias wasted no time in making her one of her peerage members—a Chariot, like Koneko.

Since this trip was for second-years only, the first and third-year students still had to attend classes. This meant that neither Rias nor Akeno could go.

This fact left Rias sulking for quite some time. She knew full well the girls going along would never pass up such an opportunity, and apart from the airheadedly innocent Aisha, there wasn't a single one she could trust. Unfortunately, she had no way to stop them.

"Here, everyone gets one of these."

Just before departure, Rias handed out card-like items to the group, who examined them curiously.

"This is the legendary…?" Kiba asked.

Rias nodded. "Yes, this is essential for a devil enjoying a trip to Kyoto—the so-called Free Bus Pass. Kyoto's attractions are mostly temples—places overflowing with spiritual energy. Normally, devils would find it hard to move freely there. Temples aren't exactly places devils should be hanging around."

She went on, "When we went last year, it was the same. As long as a devil has a legitimate reason to be there, they hand these out."

Everyone nodded in understanding.

As they boarded the train, the red-haired girl gently wrapped her arm around Yoru's.

"What is it, Rias?" Feeling the soft warmth against his arm, Yoru turned his head, stroking her long hair.

"You're not allowed to flirt with other girls during the trip. And you can't do anything strange with Aisha or the others—whether they start it or you do."

With a hint of jealousy in her eyes, she spoke seriously. Before Yoru could even respond, she rose on tiptoe and pressed her lips lightly to his.

The faint fragrance lingered for only a moment before she pulled away with a gentle smile. She wasn't the type to be jealous or selfish over the number of women Yoru had. She only wanted to be sure she always had a place in his heart.

After departing Tokyo Station on the Shinkansen, about ten minutes passed.

Due to the train's high speed, the scenery outside the window shifted rapidly, creating a slideshow-like effect. Beside him, Xenovia and Irina chatted happily while looking out the window.

For the three of them, who had lived simple, ascetic lives in the Church, this kind of trip was a rare joy.

Leaning lazily in his seat, Yoru let the sunlight flicker over him through the glass, creating a warm, shifting glow.

Suddenly, Xenovia leaned toward him and sat in the empty seat beside him. She looked at him with complete seriousness.

"Lord Yoru, I have something to discuss with you."

At some point, she had started addressing him with formal respect, which he found both amusing and exasperating.

"What is it, Xenovia?"

"It may sound sudden, but… please have a child with me, Yoru."

The bombshell nearly made him spit blood. Across from them, Irina and Asia instantly turned beet red.

"What the hell kind of thing are you saying?! 'Sudden' doesn't even begin to cover this!"

"No, I've thought about this very seriously," Xenovia insisted. "Ever since becoming a devil, I've been wondering what it truly means to be one. Now, I finally understand. So I no longer feel the need to suppress or hide myself—I've released what I've kept sealed until now."

Even after her explanation, Yoru could only give a helpless, wry smile. Okay, but what the hell does that have to do with having a kid with me?!

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