"Kurumi!" Shido ran toward the front of Kurumi, who was crouching in front of the ground helplessly after being shot at by Kotori. He couldn't help but stand in front of Kurumi, wanting to protect her from Kotori, who was powering up Megiddo.

"Shi…do-san…?" Kurumi looked on with a surprised look. She couldn't understand why Shido was putting himself in danger for herself after all she did. She had tried to kill Shido alongside the students in Raizen High so why…?

At the same time, fierce flames suddenly were released as Camael let out a roar, signifying the destruction of everything in its path. Shido closed his eyes as he felt the heat of the crimson flames rapidly approaching and scorching his skin and the gaze of Kurumi who was looking at him with shock.

"Onii-chan! Dodge it!" Kotori yelled as she regained consciousness at the last moment and tried to direct the flames away to the sky, but it was too late to completely alter the direction of the released flames as Shido was engulfed in a red explosion and felt himself lose consciousness.

Shido woke up with a gasp. The moment he regained his consciousness, a burning sensation filled his entire being. The pain momentarily blinded him as his body still remembered the trauma from the destructive flames. It was only after a while did he finally calm down and looked at where he was.

"Where… am I?" Shido found himself in an unfamiliar room. Was he in a warehouse? If he had to describe the place, it was quite roughly set up. However, the room was relatively clean. Besides the bed he was currently on, the room had only a table and other furniture on the side, only having the necessities. There was a window that allowed the light to come through but due to its small size, the room was only dimly lit.

This wasn't one of Ratatoskr's facilities. He looked around, wondering if there was anything familiar he could find. However, nothing seemed to catch his eye besides his school uniform which was folded neatly on a desk, and a pile of towels. That was when he realized he was only in his underwear much to his embarrassment.

However, there was also a wet towel on his forehead. It was clear that whoever stripped him did so with the intention so that they could take care of him. The thought of an unknown person going through the effort to strip him, wash him, and put him to bed was both comforting and unsettling.

Shido couldn't let go of the uneasiness that was starting to creep up as he slowly regained his consciousness. Why was he here and who brought him here?

"Ara, you finally woke up?" A sultry voice resounded near him as a portal of darkness opened up in the middle of the room. From the portal emerged a beautiful girl with ivory skin and long, black hair tied in uneven twin tails, wearing an elegant Gothic Lolita of crimson red and black frills. Most importantly, her right eye was red while her left eye was a gold clock, giving Shido an eerie yet attractive aura.

"Kurumi!" Shido stared at Tokisaki Kurumi, known as the Worst Spirit with the codename, Nightmare. "What happened?! That's right, Kotori! Where's Kot–" Shido tried to move only to grimace intensely as sharp pain flared up inside his entire body.

"Ara, ara, I suggest Shido-san not move too much. After all, Shido-san did take a near-direct hit from that monstrous Spirit."

Kurumi looked at his body observingly, checking his current condition. Based on the amount of energy he had and the healthy color of his skin, he seemed to have recovered for the most part. When Kurumi brought him here, Shido's body was full of severe burns and rashes to the point where some of his bones could've been seen.

It was clear that Kotori had fully intended to kill Kurumi with her attack and with Kurumi's condition at that time, she would've succeeded if not for Shido's intervention. Strictly speaking, it was a miracle that Shido wasn't bedridden. It was only thanks to his healing ability from Kotori and Kurumi's treatment that he was able to escape with his life.

Shido must have felt uncomfortable at her looking as he hurriedly pulled the blanket over his naked state with a blush, much to her amusement. Considering what she had in store for him, being embarrassed over something like this was comical.

On the other hand, fear was beginning to creep into Shido. He was all alone with Kurumi and in his current state, nothing was stopping Kurumi from devouring him. Although that begged the question of why she went through all this trouble and waited for him to recover. Shido's confusion only increased.

"Kihihihihihi, there's no need to be so scared. I didn't bring you here with any malicious intent," Kurumi said. Locking her hands behind her back, she wandered her way towards his direction before sitting down at the edge of the bed. Sitting right next to him with a reassuring smile.

The way she casually closed the distance between them as if she was a close friend and not someone who had tried to kill him was off-putting but not unwelcoming. At the very least, Shido couldn't sense any hostility coming from her as her smile was admittedly calming.

Of course, this could just be a ploy to make him let his guard down. Still looking wary, Shido then asked, "Then, why am I here? Aren't you still trying to eat me and gain the Spirits' Reiryoku inside of me?"

"Of course, that was my initial plan and I still haven't given up on my goal. But, to just kill Shido-san, how is that any way to treat my knight in shining armor, who risked his dear life for me and allowed me to escape with my life?"

Kurumi placed her hand on his left hand while giving a playful smile. Her hand was soft and warm to the touch. Shido suddenly found it a struggle to pay attention to Kurumi's face instead of her hand.

"…!"

Kurumi helped him with that dilemma as she immediately leaned in, her face mere inches now away from his face. He had to lean his head back a bit as she was too close for Shido's comfort. Kurumi smiled at his reaction as she continued to speak.

"That's why Shido-san can relax. Since Shido-san did save me, I plan on repaying you so that in the future, I don't have any qualms about taking Shido-san's life."

"Wait a second! That's not exactly comforting though?!"

Shido was taken aback by how she could say such a thing with a cute smile. It didn't help that she was intruding into his personal space. As a male himself, having a beautiful girl so close to him brought many thoughts he shouldn't be having. He didn't know how to feel about Kurumi's current attitude towards him and it was unsettling.

Shido gulped as he decided to play along and asked, "So how do you plan on repaying me?" He looked into Kurumi's dichromatic eyes, which were somewhat filled with anticipation?

"Well, I'm glad you asked," Kurumi said with a smirk, giving Shido dangerous vibes. He was right as she instantly pulled his blanket away, letting it flutter in the air for a brief moment before falling to the floor.

"He-hey, that's my cover…!" Kurumi ignored Shido's complaint and before he could react, Kurumi sat on his lap with her hands on his shoulders.

"…!"

An immense rush of blood immediately rushed up towards his face. He could already feel a certain part of his body becoming hard. Mind you, he was only in his underwear with Kurumi basically riding him. In the end, he was a healthy male with urges too. He couldn't deny that he was somewhat, no, very excited. Kurumi was a beautiful girl that most men would definitely die for.

"Ne~, Shido-san," Kurumi softly said. Shido couldn't help but notice how good she smelled as she leaned in a bit closer.

"Have you ever kissed a girl?"

There was a short pause.

"Eeeeeehhhhhh?!" Shido yelled, baffled by her question. His eyes briefly glanced at Kurumi's thin lips for some reason. "Kurumi, wh-what are you sa–"

"Ah! I don't mean kissing the Spirits out of a duty of sealing them." Kurumi giggled as she saw Shido's reaction. She knew this but Shido was rather innocent when it came to intimate matters like these, wasn't he? She continued, "Have Shido-san ever wanted a person so much that he'd think about them day and night? That desire to just make someone yours?"

"I…I…" Shido could only gasp as Kurumi pressed her body to his chest, feeling her soft but firm breasts through her dress. He would be lying if he said it didn't feel good. Her arms made their way over his shoulders as they wrapped around his neck lightly, keeping him close to her. He couldn't help but be fascinated by her face that gorgeously took up his entire vision. Her seductive eyes gazed at him, piercing into his very soul. Her fine eyebrows raised a little in amusement at his red face. Strands of her glossy black hair rested delicately on her white cheek as her mouth curved into a smile.

"Shido-san, let me show you what I can do." Whispering into his ear with a hot breath, she lightly nibbled on it, sending his senses into fray. Hair tickling the sides of his face, she leaned in and kissed his neck gently.

"Uungg…" Shido let out a low grunt. It was a reflex that was involuntary. "K-Kurumi, what are you doing?"

"Ara ara, did I not tell Shido-san? I'm merely repaying you for your heroism. Just relax." Her lips moved in a slow and steady manner with light kisses. A chill went down his spine when her tongue sensually licked him, making its way to the nape of his neck. Was his neck always this sensitive?

"St… mmgh… stop… Kurumi… mmgh…" Although Shido was disoriented, he did his best to hold in his moans. Putting his hands on her waist, he tried to gently push her away. Yet, it only emphasized how slim and supple her waist was as he added pressure. It didn't help that Kurumi's lips were soft and inviting, stimulating his nerves to heights never before. Like a predator marking its own territory, she parted her lips and began to suck on him with such ardor that his whole body went weak from the intense suction. Even after she let go, he could still feel his skin tingling. He tentatively touched the area with his finger, only to grimace in pain. That was definitely going to leave a mark.

He looked at Kurumi, or, more specifically, at her tender lips. The way she had used her mouth had sent electricity across his skin. It was as if every single cell in his body had been excited by her touch.

On the other hand, Kurumi was appreciating her work. The bruise-like mark she had left on his neck suited him greatly. Just the thought of marking him as hers elated her greatly.

"Ara ara, Shido-san is all red. Did you enjoy it that much?"

"N-n-no. Not really."

"Really, Shido-san, are you that dissatisfied with me? After all, isn't this because of me?" She glanced at Shido's bottom which had a huge tent, and smirked. "Whatever should I do with this?"

Shido's breath hitched when Kurumi's skittering fingers brushed against his clothed dick, each subsequent stroke making him feel a certain way. He wasn't used to these emotions, these tempting sensations that threatened to overtake his mind. He knew that he shouldn't let Kurumi be doing this. The situation would only continue to snowball if he didn't stop.

"Shido-san should just be honest with me, or with himself rather. It'll be much easier that way."

However, when he looked at Kurumi, he couldn't find the willpower to resist her. The temptation that was Kurumi herself was too much for him. His long erection was proof of it. Everything she did sent pleasant notions to his brain.

"Please… touch it…"

Once he realized that it was no use to resist, everything suddenly became easier. It was as if a switch within him was flicked. The pleasure that he so desperately tried to reject suddenly became enjoyable. His reservation about Kurumi's intentions was released and the feelings that he tried to contain inside a tiny box came bursting forth.

Kurumi was very beautiful, enticingly so. Ever since he first met her, he was captivated by her appearance, and now that she was being so forward with him, he found himself being charmed by her again.

"There. That wasn't so hard, was it?"

Kurumi smiled as she slowly pulled his underwear off. Shido watched silently in anticipation at her fingers set his erection free from its restraint. Her slender fingers slowly danced along his length, stirring his senses with lust. Feeling her skillful ministrations, a desperate moan came out of Shido as Kurumi started to speed up the pace.

"Ku…Kurumi…" Shido could barely stay coherent as he was experiencing a plethora of emotions just from her touch alone. He never felt such pleasure before and could only look at Kurumi's face, which was full of joy from the control over him. Knowing that he was giving in to her slowly but surely, Kurumi couldn't help but glee as she continued to jerk him off. It filled her with desire when she saw Shido with a never-before-seen look, one of pure ecstasy, knowing that it was being caused by her.

"Ara ara, does Shido-san enjoy this? I wonder how Shido-san will react when I do this then?"

Kurumi slowly strengthened her grip over his length and firmly held him at the base of his cock, which was large and hard at this point. She took her free hand to her mouth and ran her tongue from her palm to her finger, lubricating her hand with her saliva before going back to Shido's length, making the friction and texture all the better.

"Ne~, has Shido-san ever cummed before?" Kurumi deliberately slowed her stroking and rubbed her thumb across his sensitive tip, making him yelp a bit. She looked into his wanting eyes with a sensual smile. "I can make it feel so good that Shido-san will never forget it. Only, tell me you want me."

Well, that was easy. In his mind, the only thing that mattered to him was Kurumi, Kurumi, Kurumi. The way she was controlling his pleasure, the way her hand rubbed his length, the way she looked at him so intently, his emotions torrented.

"Kurumi, I want you so much I don't think I can handle it! Please, do it!"

Kurumi lighted up as she began stroking his length harder and faster, making Shido's orgasm quickly build up. Her hand was already becoming slick with his pre-cum fluids.

She further inquired, "Who do you love the most?"

"Kurumi!"

"Do you love me more than Tohka and the others?"

"Yes!"

Shido was already becoming a mess as Kurumi's touch was like heaven to him. Shido never had too much experience with girls before meeting Tohka but even then, his feelings for Tohka were nothing compared to the allure he was feeling towards Kurumi.

"Then, cum for me!" Kurumi gloated. "Know that you belong to me and me only, Shido-san!"

Shido felt something building inside him as Kurumi's hand gripped him tightly. His whole body felt like it was going to explode.

"Kurumi! Kurumi! Kurumi!" Bucking his hips as much as Kurumi allowed him to, he was only capable of shouting Kurumi's name over and over again. Before he knew it, he busted and all his cum flew out and landed on Kurumi.

Shido collapsed immediately out of exhaustion after. On the other hand, Kurumi, after seeing his splattered cum on her hand, slowly licked everything up to clean herself.

"Mmmmm, that tastes amazing, Shido-san." Kurumi placed a hand on Shido's cheek. Taking a glance at his tiredness, she stated, "Ara, ara, I'm still holding back so much yet Shido-san is already this tired when I barely gave him anything."

Kurumi looked at him with slight disappointment while Shido tried to catch his breath and recollect his mind. She continued, "Well, it can't be helped, considering that this is Shido-san's first time having an orgasm. I hope that you can last longer next time."

"…Next time?" Shido replied weakly. He couldn't think straight; he just came off high from his orgasm and his body wouldn't move. However, the thought of experiencing that again filled him with anticipation as Kurumi gave him a seductive smile with a finger to her lips.

"Maybe next time, you won't be the only one naked. Then, we can start the real fun."

Shido could only open his mouth gapingly in shock and lust as Kurumi, still in her Astral Dress throughout the whole ordeal, smirked, "Well, I'll see you next time, Shido-san."

"Zafkiel." Calling out her angel, a flintlock pistol appeared in her hand and before Shido could say anything, Kurumi, winking at him, pointed her gun at him and shot. With that, everything became black.

"Shido! Shido!"

Shido woke up in his room as he saw himself, in his full uniform, surrounded by Tohka, Yoshino, and Kotori.

"Everybody…"

Once Shido sat up, he was met with a hurried hug from Tohka. She buried her face in his stomach, tears of relief running down her face. "Shido, Shido, thank goodness you're safe."

Yoshino looked at him worryingly, "Are… are you okay?" The white doll, Yoshinon, soon followed up, "We thought you were dead, y'know! In fact, Yoshino has been by your side, waiting for you to wake up ever since we found you!"

"Yo-Yoshinon!" Yoshino covered Yoshinon's mouth frantically. When Shido turned his attention to her, she avoided his eyes.

Shido smiled as he patted Tohka's head, gently smoothing out her hair. "I'm sorry. I must've worried you all."

"Mm." Tohka hugged him tighter. Although her tears were dampening his clothes, Shido appreciatively smiled at her concern. On the other hand, Yoshino nodded slightly, glad to see that he was fine.

On the other hand, Kotori looked at Shido with a guilty face, "Onii-chan, it's all my fault. If I hadn't gone berserk, then this never would've happened."

"Berserk? Now that you mention it, you didn't seem like yourself back then."

"This always happens when I assume my Spirit form for too long- ah, I guess I should start with how I became a Spirit." From there, Kotori explained her situation. Everything from the past 5 years, from how she was a Spirit to her destructive impulses was revealed to him. It was a huge shock to Shido, who thought that his sister was a normal girl.

"After we regained consciousness and realized that you were missing, we tried looking for you through Ratatoskr's cameras but couldn't find you. You were missing for three days. We were prepared for the worst and the possibility that I killed…killed…" Kotori's voice cracked. Turning away, she hid her face away from him but Shido could her nose sniffle. "I don't think I would've been able to live with the guilt."

"Kotori…" Shido looked at her with sympathy. Even with her black ribbons, Kotori was showing such uncommon vulnerability. Of course, if he actually died, the Reiryoku in his body would've been transferred back to the Spirits but Kotori must not have been in the mind to properly consider that.

Kotori must've realized she was making a scene as she quickly got herself together, blowing her nose one last time. When she turned back, her expression returned as the confident commander of Ratatoskr. "Anyways, we were able to find you because one of our neighbors suddenly found you unconscious on their doorstep and made a report to the police. From there, we were able to take over. As for why and how you were there is still under investigation but right now, nothing relevant is popping up. Do you have any idea what may have happened?"

"I… I…" Shido suddenly remembered everything that happened with Kurumi. He went silent, too embarrassed to say that he spent an "intimate" time with Kurumi. And, when he remembered how she held his dick in his hand…

"Shido, is there something wrong?" Tohka asked. "Your face is red."

"No, no, I'm fine. It's just… I can't recall what happened…"

"I see… mu?" A puzzled look appeared across her face, catching Shido's attention but before he could ask what was wrong, Kotori had begun speaking.

"Hmmm, there's no need to force yourself. If you remember, just tell us when you have the chance. Besides, it seems that nothing dangerous happened to you while you were missing." Kotori had asked without expecting too much so she didn't press him. She noticed that Shido was starting to look uncomfortable. Well, he did wake up just to be bombarded by us. "Tohka, Yoshino, let's go. Shido needs time to recover. and we can talk to him later but right now, I think he needs rest."

Under Kotori's suggestion, the Spirits proceeded to leave the room. Tohka was the last to leave as she gave one last glance to Shido. I wonder what that bruise on Shido's neck was. She gave Shido a worried look before the door closed. Thankfully, Shido's hickey from Kurumi was only noticed by Tohka and not Kotori as there would've been a far more serious interrogation.

Shido, after confirming that they left his room, was far from tired as he was already becoming aroused, remembering his experience with Kurumi. She had opened a whole new door of experience that Shido never thought about.

Ara ara, Shido-san already wants more? He could hear Kurumi's sultry voice in his mind as he slowly pulled down his pants. He was already hard. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was right but the need for gratification, the need for Kurumi was too much.

…

…Kurumi's hand felt much better.

That was Shido's only thought after he finished. With light breaths, he laid on his bed, many thoughts going through his head. What the hell was he doing? How could he do something shameful like this? Why did he have to enjoy it so much? It was a sinful pleasure that was dangerous yet stimulating. His feelings towards Kurumi were a mess.

I can't go on like this. If the others know about this, who knows what they'll do.

As such, from the next day, Shido continued with his daily life with the Spirits but every so often at night, he would masturbate, thinking about Kurumi.

"A next time, huh."