Professors' POV:
In a well-lit room, a half-moon-shaped table had been set up. Seated at it were seven professors, and in front of them stood a woman dressed like a nurse.
"Is he still unconscious?"
"Yes."
"And the familiar girl he summoned?"
"She has stayed by his side since the beginning. And whenever we try to speak to her, we are ignored."
"Did the specialists sent to evaluate her discover anything?"
"So far, they are working with the theory that she is a newly born Supreme Spirit of Lightning, because of the power that surrounds her like a dress made of purple lightning, and the fact that she is not very strong yet."
"A superior spirit..."
"You may return and continue your work."
The nurse turned and left the room.
Silence reigned after her departure.
"I believe we should ask the director to deal with this monster."
The other six agreed this was the best course of action.
Dex's POV:
Ahhhh–Hhaaaaa.
A long yawn echoed through the infirmary, and two completely black eyes were revealed to the world.
Still drowsy, Dex tried to get up, but feeling restrained on his right side, he turned in confusion—and saw her.
There she was, also under the blanket, clinging to him as if he were her most precious treasure, her beautiful purple hair a little messy, her elegant horns pressed against his shoulder.
'The title Sleeping Beauty has never made so much sense.'
'Don't you think you should thank me?' said a mocking voice.
'Thank you very much, almighty dragon,' he replied in the same mocking tone.
'Aren't you excited?'
'About what?'
'Well, there are two things that might excite you: first, the most beautiful woman you've ever seen is lying next to you like a wife, or second, you've finally awakened your powers. But personally, I think you should be more excited about the first option.'
Dex ignored her and focused on the system. Magically, the tattooed crown on his hand began to glow with darkness.
And from that darkness, the true journey of his first year began.
System of the Ruler of Sins
Name: Dex ThunderBirdAge: 16 yearsRace: Human???Titles: The Reincarnated / The Tamer of Echidna / The Lord of the Seven Sins (1/7)Status:Strength: E-Intelligence: E-Speed: EEndurance: E-Vitality: ECharm: A+
Auras:Demon King's Aura – Soul not yet formedGluttony's Aura – Shared soul – Zephyra
Class: KnightSubclass: Ruler of Sins
Sins:Gluttony: Zephyra – Complete awakening – Bound by marriage (+)Lust: Selene – Incomplete awakening – Not boundPride: ???Greed: ???Envy: ???Wrath: ???Sloth: ???
Abilities:
Demonic Soul Realm – Creates a mental domain where the user and their sins find it easier to form their first soul and improve it over time.
Demon King's Aura – Varies depending on the user, but always shares one trait: with every sin bound, the aura becomes stronger.
Sin's Authority (Passive) – When facing someone who carries one of the sins, that person will tend to display stronger traits of their sin. This cannot be deactivated, though it can be controlled.
Demon King's Fighting Styles – Whether barehanded or with any weapon, grants mastery over combat. (Mastery Level 1)
He then clicked on the plus sign next to Zephyra.
System of the Ruler of Sins – Gluttony
Name: ZephyraAge: +1000Race: Corrupted Celestial DemonTitles: Sleeping Beauty / Loyal WifeStatus:Strength: E+Intelligence: E-Speed: EEndurance: E-Vitality: ECharm: S+
Aura:Gluttony's Aura – Soul not yet formed
Class: KnightSubclass: Ruler of Gluttony
Abilities:
Gluttony's Aura – When killing with this aura, a fragment of the enemy's soul will be devoured and used as fuel for the user's evolution.
Soul Link – When fighting side by side with her king and husband, she receives a Gluttony bonus.
Queen of Gluttony – A queen has her subjects. This ability summons beings made of gluttonous sin. Currently limited to one summon – Devoratrix.
'Echidna, why is my race marked as ???'
'Do you think the Demon King is a human or some type of demon? Shouldn't you be smarter after awakening?'
'And besides, shouldn't you be talking to the sleeping beauty there? After all, she knows what happened while we were unconscious.'
Dex then focused on the beauty who held him tightly.
He tenderly brushed her hair aside and called out to the not-so-young woman. "Zephyra, Zephyra, can you wake up, my love?"
Slowly, she opened her purple eyes, which up close looked like two amethysts.
It took only two seconds for her to process what was happening and move even closer to him.
In an instant, she was on top of him, sharing a long kiss.
When they finally pulled away, both were breathless and slightly flushed.
"I'm so happy you're awake, my king!!"
"Thank you for the… pleasurable welcome, Zephyra."
"Hehe, I'm glad my beloved Dex liked it," she said with a dazzling smile.
'How can she be so beautiful?'
'Yes, she is very beautiful, but don't get distracted, idiot.'
"Zephyra, can you tell me how you know my name?"
"Well, the nurse who was here had the documents with your name on them."
"And my dear, please, when you talk to me, don't just call me Zephyra—it makes me feel lonely again. Could you try, for me?"
Seeing the amethyst puppy-dog eyes of his wife, Dex blushed and spoke softly. "I'll try… my dear Zephy."
Zephyra blushed and buried her face in Dex's chest, murmuring, "Using a nickname was a low blow."
Still flustered, Dex tried to change the subject. "Can you tell me what happened while I was unconscious?"
She lifted her still-reddened face. "After my king fainted on the stage, I held and protected you. The gazes of those weak creatures were fixed on us, filled with fear and shock. For about fifteen minutes, no one dared approach us—until that elven man appeared. In one second, he was at the door, and in the next, he was standing before us."
"He then knocked me out, and I woke up here. I stayed by your side from that moment until now."
As Dex was about to say something, he was interrupted.
"Who would have thought the mute wife would have such a beautiful voice?"
Looking at Zephyra's position on top of Dex, the comment followed:
"And that she would also be so bold… and perverted?"