Kaiser's villa.
In the living room.
"Master, Rum didn't hold anything back. All the organization's funds are now in my hands."
Vermouth worked swiftly on her laptop as she reported. "There are also some fixed assets—should we liquidate them?"
Kaiser considered it. "If we keep them, will there be any risks?"
He preferred clean, permanent solutions.
Lingering complications were too much hassle.
"Everything is under legitimate paperwork—no issues at all."
"Fine. We'll hold onto them, then."
Kaiser nodded and moved on to the next arrangement.
"Now that we're flush with cash..."
"I'm planning to open an exorcism agency. You'll all be employees."
Akemi blinked in surprise. "I didn't expect you to be so kind-hearted, Master—helping ordinary people with cursed spirits."
"..."
"Don't overthink it. I just want you all to get some real combat experience."
"Heh heh."
Akemi stuck out her tongue sheepishly.
She'd completely misread him.
As expected, her master might not be evil...
But he was far from a saint.
Shiho chimed in agreement. "Master's right. We need to sharpen our combat skills as devils."
Lately, she'd been sparring regularly with Akeno.
But those sessions lacked the urgency of true battle.
That simply wouldn't do.
Listening to the discussion, Vermouth quickly scouted locations online.
With ample funding, she secured a suitable storefront in no time.
Renovations? Money made that effortless too.
Next came...
Certain favorite activities.
Akemi bolted from the room once more.
Only to inexplicably linger just outside the door, eavesdropping again.
...
The following morning.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains.
Kaiser opened his eyes to find Vermouth and Shiho nestled on either side.
After several rounds of adjustment, they'd grown accustomed to sharing the space.
In fact...
Their rivalry had only worked in his favor.
"Master, ignore that witch."
"Hmph—mine are bigger anyway."
As if sensing his gaze, Shiho and Vermouth murmured in their sleep.
Kaiser shook his head with an amused smile.
He picked up his phone and began typing.
With two more servants now...
He'd need to ask his childhood friend for another round of training.
[Rias: It's barely been any time, and you already have three servants?]
[Kaiser: Yeah—pretty lucky, right?]
[Rias: Don't tell me... they're all women again?]
[Kaiser: Congrats—you guessed it.]
Staring at the messages, Rias felt a tightness in her chest.
How long had Kaiser been in the human world?
Less than a week, by her count.
He hadn't even started classes yet...
But he'd already built quite the peerage.
"Haa!"
She took a deep breath.
Then typed her reply.
[Rias: When are they coming?]
Kaiser sent a quick response before heading for a shower.
Reading it...
Rias muttered under her breath.
"How did I never notice before? He's a complete playboy."
"And training them—does he think I'm some kind of coach?"
Occult Research Club.
"That's the situation. Here's the magic I've prepared for them."
"Understood, President Rias."
Akeno would, of course, follow her orders precisely.
But...
She gave Rias an odd look. "President, you seem a little off today."
Rias puffed out her cheeks. "How am I off?"
"It feels like... you're jealous."
"Ha—as if that could..."
Rias started to deny it instinctively, then froze.
She really was.
Dazed, she sank onto the sofa as Kaiser's face drifted unbidden into her mind.
When had it started?
A long time ago, perhaps.
"Oh my—looks like I hit the mark."
Akeno covered her mouth, her smile turning indulgent.
Rias snapped back, flicking her crimson hair with a confident grin. "So what if I am?"
"It's nothing to be ashamed of."
Akeno giggled. "If that's the case, President... you've got quite a few rivals."
Rias: "..."
Damn it—she couldn't argue with that.
She wasn't the jealous type.
But his pace was ridiculous.
And...
Don't forget Grayfia.
In an instant...
The world seemed to darken around her.
...
"Hey, you already made breakfast."
Kaiser descended the stairs with a cold can of cola in hand.
Akemi was setting the table. Seeing him, she stiffened.
Her ears flushed scarlet as she stammered, "M-Master, your cl-clothes..."
Kaiser glanced down and chuckled. "What's the problem? It's not like you haven't seen it before."
At his words, Akemi's eyelid twitched.
She couldn't exactly refute that.
Kaiser sat across from her, grinning. "Actually, I'm looking forward to the day you join in."
Akemi gave him a wry look. "Master, aren't you worried about overdoing it?"
Kaiser patted his chest confidently. "As you've seen—no issues at all."
Akemi's mouth twitched as heat flooded her face.
How did her master manage to be so utterly shameless?
Vermouth was one thing.
But Shiho...
The thought made Akemi freeze, then shake her head vigorously.
Wait.
What kind of nonsense was she thinking?
Kaiser was about to tease her further.
Then...
His expression shifted.
On the ethereal panel before him...
The [Devil Summoning] skill glowed brightly.
"Looks like someone's taken the bait."
A faint smile curved Kaiser's lips.
He wondered...
What sort of world awaited him next?
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