Europe had many mythologies which resided here, like the Greek gods, Celtic gods, Biblical faction, Pagan gods and many more.
In the current era, amongst the humans, the one with a clear domination was the biblical faction, but that did not mean that other supernatural beings were not present.
In my travels during Europe, I encountered several supernatural beings, though, most were insignificant ones, but what was interesting was that I learned something I had not expected before…
There were several organizations which were not supposed to exist in this world, like Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and all…
I mean the existence of Harry potter hardly changed anything, since they were far too weak to influence anything in the world scale, but were a fun story overall.
This made me have the realisation that there might be many small story verses hidden here and there…
I was about 69% certain that if I went to Japan, I might just find a few slice of life anime characters running around, maybe I would explore that later, what if there's more than just slice of life verses?
But, one thing was certain, that the main trend of the world was of the DxD verse after all, since we had a clear understanding of all the top powerful beings, meaning, the rest were, at most, entertainment additions…
Anyways, since 10 days had passed, the time to go and get Lavinia into my peerage was here, her parents should have departed this world by now, and her relatives should be cursing her as some sort of cursed child who caused her parents death.
Albeit this being a bit scummy, this was, without a doubt, the best moment to recruit, since it's certain that she would be very loyal if I play my cards right.
And, instead of being in a trashy human magic organization like the Grauzaberer, it is much better to join me and become a devil.
The benefits are simply too many, first off, there's near immortality, since 10,000 years is practically immortality, because, in human history terms, you would be as old as the first human civilizations themselves, imagine living that long…
Then, Devils have much better magic, no need for all that calculation, there's also better physique, and growth potential.
Being a devil is leagues better than human, and even if we ignore all that.
She would become the queen of the strongest being in this verse. Yes, if I unleash Phoenix force, which I call taking my true form, like Sirzechs has with his aura of destruction in human form, then I am easily the strongest being in this berse.
Not even dragon gods like Ophis and Great Red can fight me, heck even the ExE could be dealt with, so, being with me was practically the safest, and one of the most influential positions there existed.
It was all for her own good.
Appearing in a large hotel owned by the Phenex clan, I asked for a suite, and told Kuisha to stay there and wait for me, after all, no need to bring her along for this.
Then, finally, readying myself, I teleported outside Lavinia's house.
'Hmm, it's good that she's alone… Now, how should I start the conversation?' Well, talking to a child was still difficult, after all, I was not that much of an expert in that…
'It would be better if she is the one who summoned me instead…' I thought, as I pulled off one of the oldest tricks in the books of devils.
A pamphlet drifting across the room, with no clue of how it came there, fell in front of Lavinia.
The pamphlet was charmed with the ability to attract, so of course, seeing it, Lavinia had her interest drawn towards it, and couldn't help but pick it up.
-Lavinia POV-
'Am I really cursed? Why can't anyone else see whitey other than me… Was whitey really the reason mom and dad died?'
I cried silently in my room, closing my ears with my palms, hoping that no voice from outside reaches me.
Two days ago, both my parents died mysteriously… I do not know how and what happened, but my uncle and aunt tell me that it was my doing…
But I know that whitey did not hurt anyone, although I am the only one who can see whitey, it is just a cute doll, not some ghost…
"What the hell are you talking about!! Throw her to an orphanage, the girl is a witch! I am not taking her into my house, and we even need to get this house exorcised, who knows how many people that witch might kill otherwise!!
Not even 10 years old and she has already killed her parents. I want her nowhere near me!" came a shout from outside which was loud enough to reach my ears even though I had them covered.
It was my uncle… I broke into tears hearing that.
It was at that moment, that an old looking paper sheet fell in front of me…
It was full of weird symbols, and on it was written, 'If you need help, close your eyes, and say, Help me.'
Weird… though, I do need some help right now… Well, doesn't hurt to try…
I took the paper into my hands, and close my eyes.
"Help me…" I said, muttering, not very loud.
Then there was this whoosh, and the room got a bit hotter.
I opened my eyes, and in front of me, was dreamy looking prince, slightly older than myself.
"Are you in need of my help, little lady?" His voice was magnetic, impossible to ignore…
But I had asked for help without expecting anyone to come, so I got a bit embarrassed, but I definitely did not blush.
-POV changes back to Riser-
Well, she is just sitting there quietly, though her face's gone red, definitely from blushing.
And I was not some dense harem protagonist, although I kind of did want to build a harem this time around, I was definitely not the dense type.
So, if she was not going to initiate the talk, I was.
"Hmm, those seem like tear marks… It seems you have been in quite the situation, why don't we have a talk, don't worry, I am here to hear it all, so instead of wallowing here in sadness, why don't you share it with me, maybe I could help." I said, with a very kind smile.
"Well umm, I am sorry, I didn't know I would actually summon you… please forgive me." She said still a bit flustered
"Forgive you? What's there to forgive? If you were unworthy my summoning contract would have never reached you in the first place, so don't hesitate, okay?" I chuckled, and moved forward patting her head.
"So, mister? What are you?" She asked curiously finally opening up a bit.
"Me? I am a Devil, a Super devil to be exact, one of the strongest beings in the world. Oh, and by the way, call me Riser." I mean, no reason to lie and hide that I am a devil, right? I may be a devil but even I have my principles.
"D…Devil??!! A…are you here to punish me?"
"Hmm, let me check my list." I said, taking out a blank page, "Nope, you haven't been a bad girl, you're safe." I replied chuckling.
"What? But Uncle and Aunt said that I killed my parents and that I am a witch…"
"Did you kill your parents?"
"I don't know…"
"Trust me, little lady, you are innocent, your parents died due to poisoning, which didn't affect you due to this pretty doll here behind you." I said comforting her.
"W…what? Poisoning? How??!"
"It was a ploy by your uncle and aunt. They are also trying to brand you as a witch trying to depose of you, because you survived the poison without any side effects, they are a bit scared of you." I stated calmly, all of this was true by the way, I was not making it up.
"Uncle and aunt… How could they…" Her eyes turned red tears streamed down her face, her emotions fluctuating wildly, the room freezing up slowly, the Absolute Demise within her manifesting.
Seeing her distress, I pulled her into a hug, trying to calm her down.
"Mr. Devil, could you please punish uncle and aunt?" She asked with a muffled voice.
"With Pleasure." I replied with a grin.