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Back in the clubroom, Rias greeted Draconis with a bright, expectant smile.
"So? Any insights after tonight?"
Draconis nodded, honest. "Akeno-senpai and Koneko… their magic and combat skills are miles ahead of mine."
One fight was all it took to see the gulf between him and the girls.
Their power wasn't just raw talent—it was the result of countless contracts, each one paid for in some way.
If Draconis wanted to catch up, he'd have to start making deals of his own.
Rias chuckled. "That's your path, then. The person who summoned you—no matter what, you have to win them over. If you hit any roadblocks, come to us. We'll help."
Her expectations for him were clear—and high.
After all, Draconis had shattered a rule every devil took for granted: no one could be two chess pieces at once.
Not until him.
That kind of anomaly wasn't just Rias's concern—it was something the entire devil race would notice, eventually.
Which meant secrecy, for now.
Rias would keep it quiet until their strength was enough to handle the consequences.
Otherwise… for the so-called "prosperity of devils," who knew what the old guard might try?
She'd seen it before.
For a moment, Rias's eyes clouded—memories, maybe, of things she wished she could forget.
Her voice dropped to a murmur.
"Draconis, you need to get stronger… Only then can you help me."
He felt the shift in her mood—something heavy, something she wasn't ready to share.
He didn't press. If Rias wanted him to know, she'd tell him when the time was right.
So he just nodded.
"Alright."
Simple, but the steady resolve behind it was unmistakable.
Rias seemed to sense it too. She reached out, fingers brushing his cheek. The shadows in her expression faded, replaced by a warm, genuine smile.
"I know you'll grow stronger soon. If it's you, Draconis, you'll pull it off. You're my most adorable servant, after all."
She leaned in, cupping his face with both hands, and pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead.
The warmth lingered, and Draconis's heart skipped.
His feelings for Rias were… complicated.
She'd saved his life, become his master, treated him with a closeness that always felt just a little too intimate.
But he understood—devils didn't see love the way humans did.
He might be a devil now, but his mind still ran on human logic.
He knew Rias's affection was more like a master cherishing a prized possession than anything romantic.
Even sharing a bed, even this gentle kiss—none of it meant she'd fallen for him.
For someone with a human heart, that was a tough pill to swallow.
But could he just stop caring about Rias?
Not a chance.
Possessiveness is a wild thing—no one really controls it.
Even if Draconis could keep his feelings on a tight leash, he owed Rias his life. That kind of debt couldn't be ignored.
Sigh. Best to let things unfold naturally.
Rias straightened, her smile playful. "That was my magic to help you get stronger. You'd better work hard, okay? That's all the pampering you get for now."
"I won't let you down," Draconis replied, smiling softly.
He had a plan—first, help Mai Sakurajima with her troubles, then finally sign his first contract.
"Oh, right!"
Rias perked up. "Next weekend, the Familiar Forest opens. You'll finally get your own Familiar!"
"Seriously?"
Draconis's eyes lit up. He'd been waiting for this—a Familiar could handle all sorts of chores.
"Of course! With a Familiar, you won't have to hand out flyers yourself. Even simple tasks can go to your Familiar."
Draconis grinned. "Perfect. Once I have one, I won't even have to do my own homework."
Rias: "…??"
Everyone else: "…"
So that's your big plan for a Familiar?
Apologize to it right now!
The three girls exchanged baffled glances.
Sometimes, Draconis's priorities were just impossible to follow.
He biked home that night. After a workout and a hot shower, he turned in early—tomorrow, he'd promised to meet Mai again.
He was up with the sun, tidied the house, and headed out. Weekend mornings meant crowded streets, and Draconis made his way to the subway station—the agreed meeting spot.
He arrived early. Ten minutes later, Mai Sakurajima appeared, walking toward him.
She'd switched to casual clothes today—a crisp shirt paired with a short skirt.
Unlike yesterday's knee-length style, this one barely covered half her thighs.
As usual, nobody else could see her.
Only Draconis's gaze followed her every step, soaking in her cuteness.
"Looks like you really considered my fashion advice," he said, deadpan, eyes scanning her up and down.
Maybe it was still chilly—she wore black stockings. No complaints there; black stockings were always a win.
Mai didn't react, just replied calmly:
"I never said I'd take your advice. I picked this because I like it."
"Sure, sure. Excuse all you want. You look adorable. Honestly, I want to take you home and frame you on my wall."
Draconis's eyes sparkled with praise.
"I've told you not to show off your lousy acting around me."
Mai wasn't buying it.
"It's genuine, I swear."
Draconis's smile softened to his usual.
"If it's genuine, I'll accept it," Mai replied smoothly.
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