Morning has come once again into the underworld where the dim light from the purple skies illuminates the land. In this gloomy morning of the underworld, I am once again sitting on my comfy chair while looking at something that placed on the table in front of me
"Should I use this thing?", I mutter to myself while looking at the set of evil pieces in front of me
Using the evil pieces will surely increase the strength of my demonic energy to an even higher degree. But there is something that I didn't like when it comes to the evil pieces itself
"Placing something that was created by Ajuka himself into your body is the same as seeking a death sentence"
That is right
Because this thing was created by someone like Ajuka. There is no way I will ever trust this thing. Someone like Ajuka who prefers to fight using his mind rather than brute force. He will surely place something that he can use to control the evil pieces themselves. Perhaps he has placed some kind of mechanism where the evil pieces will stop working if Ajuka himself ever faces a devil who holds his creation
Am I being paranoid?
Maybe I am paranoid. But I prefer to keep it that way
Will I ever use the evil pieces for myself?
I will do that. But not until I was sure this thing was safe from Ajuka's influence
How will I do it?
"[Control]"
Once I mutter those words to myself. An invisible force began to be emitted and released from my body. Following my command, this invisible force begins to move toward the evil pieces and enters into its target
"I knew he would do this"
Just like what I have thought. There is something that was placed inside the evil piece itself. Some kind of magical formula that was used to record and track the growth of the holder
"I see. This is probably the reason why the evil pieces can mutate. If it was used to reincarnate someone powerful or the target holds something that can boost the effect, there is a high chance that the piece will transform into a mutation piece"
"Although this is a nice addition to this thing. I prefer to keep things under my control and free from outside interference"
After I mutter those words to myself. I use my [Concept of Control] to remove every magical formation that has been placed inside my evil pieces. Once I finished making sure it was safe, I used the King Piece and channeled my demonic energy to register myself as the King to this set of Evil Pieces
At that moment. I can feel my demonic energy has been increased by another level
"A little boost of demonic energy. I will take it"
After I finished dealing with my evil pieces. I look at the time and spread my sense to my surroundings.
"I guess I will meet her now", I said to myself while rising from my seat and start walking toward the door
I leave my room and enter the living room where Ravel is calmly sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea in her hand. Looking at my arrival, she placed down the cup and stood up from her seated position to greet me
"Good morning, Kyu-sama", said Ravel to greet me while lowering her body a bit
I did not answer Ravel's greeting. Instead, I ask her something in return
"Ravel, can I ask you something?"
"Yes, Kyu-sama?"
"Why did you wear that kind of clothes?", I ask Ravel while looking at her attire
What Ravel is currently wearing is something that an office lady usually wears when working in the office. A white formal shirt that sticks to her body and shows her pair of growing breasts, a black short skirt that allows me to see her panties if she lifts her legs a little higher, a black long stocking, and a black-colored bra. Her bra can also be seen through her upper clothes
"Well, since I am going to become your secretary. I assume that I need to wear proper attire. Am I not allowed to do that?", said Ravel to me with a confused expression
"..."
"Kyu-sama?", questions Ravel to me once again after seeing my silence
"Ravel, you pass four of the criteria that you need to prove to become my peerage members"
"Huh, Is that so~, what kind of criteria you are talking about, Kyu-sama?", asks Ravel with an even more confused tone after listening to my words
"Your fashion senses, your beautiful face, your sexy body, and your breedable status as a woman. Indeed, four points of perfection. I will give it to you, Ravel"
A short silence fills the room while Ravel processes the meaning of my words within her mind
"Eh~, what do you mean by~, WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY BREED, KYU-SAMA~", asks Ravel to me with a yell while embarrassment filling her face
"Just like I've just said, breedable. That means If you are my wife. I am not going to hesitate to fill you with my seed and make sure you carry my child"
"WHA~, SEED~, CHILD~, THIS IS WAY TOO FAST~, WE HAVEN'T EVEN HOLD OUR HANDS TOGETHER~", replies Ravel with her reddening face
After hearing the words that Ravel said. I move closer to her, grab her hands with mine, and pull her into my embrace. At the same time, I also move my face closer to her while saying something to her in a gentle tone
"If I am ever going to look for my first wife. You will be the one that I pick, Ravel"
My sudden seduction line ended up causing the redness from Ravel's face to spread across her body. Suddenly, she turns into a burst of flame, reforms back to her human form, and stands a few meters away from me
"I will think about it~", mutters Ravel
"Ravel?"
"I said I would think about it. But only until you properly take me as your peerage members", replies Ravel while covering her mouth with her hand
"Does this mean I got your permission to seduce you some more after this?"
"WHA~, dummy~", replies Ravel while muttering the last part of her sentence
'A pure and innocent girl like her is so easy to get seduced. Especially after I handled her big brother like he was nothing~', I thought to myself after looking at her reaction
After taking a few moments to recover her bearings, Ravel fixed her posture and gave me her answer about her lodging while she works as my secretary
"Kyu-sama, I have chosen to live together with you in your house. I hope that is okay with you", said Ravel
"I am fine with that. Considering I am planning to seduce you even further. But is your family okay with that?"
"SED~, uhum~, they do~. Since I am already considered old enough to pick my own choice as a devil", answers Ravel
"How old are you again, Ravel?"
"Fifteen years old", replies Ravel to me
At first, her age did put a little stop in my mind. But considering we are talking about a devil from a noble clan. She is already considered adult enough to marry the other devil
"Shouldn't you need to go to school or something like that when considering your age?"
"Ara, Kyu-sama, you didn't know?"
"Know what?"
"A devil that is born from 72-pillar clans can freely choose to take the general study as they please. Since I am from the Phenex clan. I am considered one of them"
"You lost me there, Ravel"
"What I mean is. I already finished every course that I need to take to be crowned as a high-class devil and a King. For your information, here is my high-school graduation certificate", said Ravel to me while taking a piece of golden paper that appeared out of nowhere
"Damn girl, you pass another requirement of mine just now. Perfect score for a smart girl", I said to Ravel while checking the authenticity of her graduation certificate
"Hehe~, I knew I will"
Looking at the perfect record that Ravel got on herself. I decided to ask some more things about her
"If you can nominate yourself to become a King. Why did you become Riser's Bishop?", I ask Ravel which causes her to let out a wry smile
"Uuuh~, please don't remind me of that matter, Kyu-sama"
"Is that a problem if I ask you to tell me the reason?"
"It is not. But~, oh well, I will tell you", replies Ravel while both of us decide to sit on the comfy sofa and continue our talks
"Well, how do I say this~. I always thought my big brother was the strongest devil among the devil around his age, Kyu-sama"
"He is strong, but too bad his opponent back then was me"
"You are right. But after seeing his swift defeat by your hand. My view has changed once again", explains Ravel while looking at my face with a blushing smile on her face
At that moment. By using my [Aura Sensing]. I can sense some kind of aura that is affiliated with a positive emotion such as interest and love from Ravel toward me. This also tells me why she acted like that when I tried to playfully seduce her before we sat down and talked like this
'At least she will be an easy conquest~'
When Ravel continued her talk, I was taken back to my consciousness and continued to listen to Ravel
"Of course, there are a few other reasons why I am willing to offer myself to be traded into your peerage members. One of them is related to your position as a territory holder, Kyu-sama"
"Territory?"
"Although I am confident in my intelligence. I still lack experience when it comes to everything related to governing a territory. I was hoping I could gain that experience by working with you, Kyu-sama"
"If you want to learn to govern a territory, why don't you ask your parents instead?"
"Uhh, the scope of my parent's rule is way too big because of my father's rank being a Marquis. I prefer to work with you due to the smaller scale of work that you can get while ruling your territory. Since your current rank is Baron"
"I see, you want to start with a small one"
"Yes", answers Ravel with a nod
"So, you are saying my territory is small?"
"Wha~, it's not like that, but~
"Don't worry, I know my territory is small. That is also the reason why I am willing to rule it in the first place", I said to Ravel while showing her my lazy expression
"Ah, I am sorry if I am offending you, Kyu-sama", said Ravel with an apologetic expression
"Don't worry about that"
"I see, thank you for your understanding, Kyu-sama"
"Anyway, before you start your work. I have another question for you, Ravel"
"Please ask me anything you want to ask, Kyu-sama"
"Have you eaten your breakfast?"
"Eh, yes I do. I take my breakfast before teleporting to your home", answers Ravel with a confused tone
"Well, I haven't gotten my breakfast. So while I make my breakfast, you are going to read all of this paper that I've prepared for you". I said to Ravel while summoning a stack of paper to the table in front of her
"What is this, kyu-sama?", questions Ravel while picking one of the papers and beginning to read the content
"Most of the things that I usually do every day concerning my work as the ruler of this territory. I want you to memorize everything and understand the content of my work. If you have any suggestions, feel free to tell me. Of course, after you finish reading everything else. How about that, do you think you can do it?"
Instead of being discouraged. Ravel let out a challenging smile to me instead
"Of course I can, Kyu sama. I will show you why I am willing to boast my intelligence to you in the first place", Ravel answers to me while she begins to indulge herself in the content of the papers
As for me, I began to cook my breakfast while also making a few cakes for her after she finished her first task
About thirty minutes passed after Ravel began to focus on the stack of paper in front of her. On my side, I also finished my breakfast. Now, we are once again sitting while facing each other with Ravel locking her gaze to me. Ready to present the result of her observation from the data that I've given to her
"Alright then, tell me what do you think about the way I rule my territory, Ravel?", I ask Ravel while scooping the spoonful of cake into my mouth with my [Telekinesis]
"Yes, Kyu-sama, pardon me for saying this. But you are way too lax with the way you rule your territory", said Ravel while picking up a few pieces of paper and pointing at a few parts of the paper while also offering me her advice
Understanding and realizing the meaning of her intention. I think I can understand the way Ravel usually thinks and acts when it comes to decision-making
'If I were to say it more simply. Ravel is a strict type when it comes to positioning herself as a strategist and advisor. The reason why I said that is because she wouldn't hesitate to push the limit of obedience and strictness if it can grant me larger income from my territory'
'High-risk high-return type of individual, huh~'
'A good one, considering her young age, but the reality isn't exactly that easy to fulfill~'
After a few more explanations and an exchange of opinions. I decided to let her test the result of her analysis and her thoughts about how she can push her way of thinking toward the citizens
"Alright then, Ravel, follow me"
"Where are we going, Kyu-sama?", asks Ravel while following me from behind
"Since you are going to be one of my servants, I need to introduce you to everyone around the place"
"I see, you want me to introduce myself to them?"
"Indeed, but at the same time. I want you to ask them about the suggestion that you have given to me just now. This way, you can learn how the people will react if you implement those changes in the future"
"I see, that is a good idea", replies Ravel while nodding her head
A few hours later. Back at my home, Ravel can be seen lying on the sofa with a gloomy cloud floating above her head
"Impossible~, my plans should be perfect~", mutters Ravel with a defeated expression
Looking at her depressed state. I sit beside her head and pull her head onto my lap
"Hyaa~, Kyu-sama~, what are you doing~", yelps Ravel after I put her head on my lap
"Calm down. That is why you can't just depend on the data alone. You need to know how the people will react to your rules, Ravel", I said to Ravel while caressing her soft golden hair with my palm
"Uuuh~, but still~, none of them even willing to think about my suggestion~", said Ravel with a grumble
"I guess this will be a good lesson for you"
"I think it does, Kyu-sama. I can somehow feel everything that I have learned got crumbled to dust", mutters Ravel
"Oh, giving up already?"
"Nope~ I am glad that I learned about this failure today, Kyu-sama"
"Good, you pass another criterion that I've prepared for you, Ravel"
"Eh, another one?"
"Yep, Unwillingness to surrender and willingness to learn from your mistake. I need someone like that in my peerage"
Ravel fell into a short silence once she heard my words
"Hmph~, of course, I am, Kyu-sama", replies Ravel with hum while moving her gaze away from mine
"Now then, all that is left is criteria that related to combat. Change your attire to your need and meet me on the outside", I said to Ravel while lifting her head back to the sofa and moving away to the outside
Ravel nodded her head after she heard my words. She also knows that strength is something that every devil needs to possess, and she will prove that to her new King
A few minutes later
In the middle of the field located at the back of my house, both Ravel and I can be seen standing where she continues to watch me deploy the magical barriers around the place. Ravel herself has already changed her attire. Probably because she knows that she can use her beauty to entice me, she didn't hesitate to wear something that would immediately pull my attention to her body
Black-colored sports bra and sports pants that stick to her body. Giving me a clear view of the shape of her curvy body that has been nurtured with care from a young age. Combined it with her confidence in showing her body to me. I have to admit that she managed to beat me when it comes to the art of seducing the opposite gender
"Alright, that should be enough for now", I said to Ravel while looking at the magical barriers around us
It may be like a simple barrier. But this thing is powerful enough to withstand a multiple attack from someone at the level of Serafall, probably
"Are we going to fight, Kyu-sama?"
"Something like that. For starters, try to attack me with everything you got. Punch, kick, magic, or whatever you can send to me"
Ravel nods her head once she hears my words. In a moment, she channeled her demonic energy and encased herself with one of the signature magic owned by the Phenex clan, Hellfire
"Here I come, Kyu-sama", said Ravel while she sent out a wave of hellfire while dashing forward with the fire as her cover
'Not bad. Using her hellfire to create an opening in her opponent's defense and charge forward without letting them counter her assault~'
I welcome Ravel's attack by jumping upward and dodging the wave of hellfire. In a moment, Ravel arrived in front of me while swinging her fist that was covered and strengthened by her demonic energy and her hellfire magic
*BANG*
Placing my palm in front of her attack. I immediately stopped and dispersed her assault without taking any damage at all. Causing Ravel to be shocked after seeing my defense
"Not bad, keep it up"
Ravel heard my words and nodded her head. Since she failed to deal any damage to me, She decided to keep sending attack after attack to me. She also combines her magical attack by sending out the air magic that the member of the Phenex clan can use
'Hellfire magic, Air magic, Pseudo-Immortality, immense physical capabilities, high level of innate demonic energy. Damn, Phenex is such an overpowered clan as a devil~'
'If they were to mix their blood with Bael and Gremory. Another super devil will surely born into this world. No wonder Rias was forced to marry Riser. They probably planning to see what kind of devil comes out from Rias's womb~'
'Perhaps, I can also partake in using Ravel's blood as a Phenex to study its properties a little bit. Not to mention the drop of blood that I've got from Seekvaira back then~'
While I was indulging myself with my [Parallel Thought], I could also see that Ravel's attack began to diminish after maintaining her attack for more than five minutes
Maybe it seems short considering her level as a high-class devil. But it makes sense since all of her magical attacks can be considered energy-consuming. Not to mention she didn't hold herself back to show me what she could do in combat
*BANG*
Blocking another attack from Ravel. I use my demonic energy to seal her demonic magic from coming out of her body
"Alright, that is enough. I know that you have reached your limit, Ravel", I said to Ravel while looking at the drench of sweats that covered her face
"Hah~, hah~, hah~, thank you, Kyu-sama", mutters Ravel while lowering her demonic magic and slowly floating down to the ground
Clapping my palms together, I also float down to the ground and disperse the barrier. After that, both Ravel and I sat on the porch to discuss my evaluation of her
"Ravel, you know that you hold the Bishop piece. Why did you charge at me in close combat like that?"
"I know that I won't be able to keep up with your speed. Rather than placing myself as a standing target, I rather charge forward to reduce my chance of being ambushed by you, Kyu-sama"
"Not bad"
"Did I pass your evaluation, Kyu-sama?"
"You did, but that is not enough, I want you to become stronger than this, Ravel. That is why I will put you on daily combat training from now on. I need someone strong at my side after all. What do you think, Ravel?"
"If I can fulfill your need and make myself stronger in the process. I say this is a good thing for me, Kyu-sama", replies Ravel with a victorious smile
"Good, as for today, I guess we can take it easy and let you rest for the day"
"Ah, Kyu-sama", said Ravel to me to get my attention before ending our talks
"Yes?"
"This is probably already out of the topic of our talks. But can I see where I will be staying?"
"..."
"Ah, I forgot about that", I reply to Ravel's words while also realizing my mistake
"Huh, you forgot?"
After that, both of us ended up spending a few hours cleaning one of the guest rooms for Ravel to stay in. Thought most of the time was consumed arranging her furniture rather than cleaning the room itself. After we finished with her room. Ravel also offered to help me to clean the whole place, something that I didn't refuse. Since I can also let her memorize the whole layout of my home
'Of course, the underground area is the exception~'