Albedo

After that day in Purgatory, several weeks have passed, I have recently been engaged in training and daily chores, to be more precise: I walked around the castle with Yui, visited the library, played with Greyfia, and also sometimes visited the residences of other nobles. In general, my life was quiet.

Teacher Dayron is in training. nevertheless, I noticed that my potential has become greater. After all, I began to learn his techniques faster, as well as the speed and strength of my skills increased. So he also increased the pressure in training and now I have cuts and bruises every day. Thanks to my High Regeneration, wounds heal quickly, but they don't always heal instantly, I had to wait a decent time to recover.

I also asked Dairon's teacher to teach me detection skills. It's not strange, but he agreed, although his face shows that he is too lazy to do it. Although he could have refused, but remembering the contract with his Father, he did not dare to refuse it, I think so. If I can learn to detect those I can't see in the usual ways, then I can be less afraid of being attacked by stealth.

Yui also taught magic while she had the opportunity. Her spell set has not yet exceeded level 5, because level 6 is much more difficult and more difficult. Level 5 magic is more dependent on mana reserve and understanding of the general principle of magic and formula. They can learn to use level 6 magic only after 7 years of magic training. With her talent, it will take about 1-2 years of training.

Milim also came to me and wanted us to go for a walk in the forest of horror, it was difficult to refuse such an offer. But when I was ready to accept my fate, Milim suddenly received a magical message and she said goodbye and flew away, but promised to return.

I also noticed that I rarely saw my Father. As my mother told me, my Father is very busy and will not be present at the check of my status, but teacher Dayron will check. Although I was pleased with the news that teacher Dayron would be checking, otherwise it would be difficult for me to deceive my Father. But I still need to find a magician of illusions just in case, because my birthday is coming soon, and I have less and less time.

Yui certainly taught illusion magic, but the level she was able to achieve now was level 4. If there are no more options, we will have to take a chance on this option.

I also tried to learn magic again, but compared to others, I have a lot of effort to understand the very concept of magic formulas, as well as their principle. Still, it will take me a lot of time to learn magic, so I had to give up on it again.

I also asked Niva why my status is "The Highest demon 110%"? She replied that because of the fusion of two opposite types of demons, I was able to remove the bloodline limiter and if I can rise to "1000%", I can get an evolution much stronger than the "Supreme Demon". But how to raise interest, Niva does not know. So I recorded to conduct experiments with this.

I also heard rumors that the nobles began to actively act and raise an army. Most of all, the army was noticed near the Western country of demons, although it seems that there have always been armies there to protect the borders.

There were also cases that whole gangs and criminals began to be cut out in the Northern country of demons, although there was always a terrible country there. There were rumors that the ruler of the Northern country is a terrible person who does not disdain methods of eliminating problems and gaining power.

My paranoia tells me that something big is brewing, because too many serious events happen so suddenly. Of course, I can't have much influence on this, but I also need to find a way to protect myself as soon as possible, in case a conspiracy begins? We must be ready for anything.

Today I'm going to Albedo Yuki-Hime's residence, it was yesterday that I received a letter that she freed up time for our meeting. Although the situation with the nobles is not clear, and the fact that Albedo suddenly has time, suggests that she will not have extra time soon. So she understands that it is necessary to resolve this meeting as soon as possible and not to postpone, well, I think that, but I will take a note.

When I told my parents where I was going, Mom started telling me a brief briefing on how to act on the harassment of succubi. She even gave me a lecture that my body couldn't stand succubi at such an early age. Of course I understand this, but succubi also have to understand that I will not be able to react properly to their attempts.

But if you remember what abilities succubi have, the "Charm" may not be limited only to the desire to have sex, so perhaps it can influence feelings of trust and the like. Well, now you can understand Mom's concern, because if my social status is known in the territory of the succubi, then they will not miss such a chance. Although who would miss such a possibility? The answer is no one.

So after teleporting to the Southern Demon Country, my entourage and I go to the carriage that was prepared in advance. My retinue was made up of Elite Demon Knights. Of course, Yui also wanted to go, but I barely convinced her that her presence was not required and it was better not to come there. What kind of effort it cost me to convince Yui then, I don't even want to think.

When 3 hours of our trip had already passed, the carriage arrived at the Albedo residence. The Albedo mansion looked outwardly: like a European mansion for nobles, it was also made of brick and painted bright brown, the roof was painted bright blue, the grass around the mansion was bright green and it was clear that the mansion was well cared for.

When we were already at the gates of the mansion, Zest greeted us with a bright smile, and then she said:

- Mr. Meliodas Diablo, Mrs. Albedo Yuki-Hime is glad that you have arrived at her modest residence. Zest said with a smile and made a bow.

- I am also glad to come to her residence and meet Miss Albedo Yuki-Hime. Please take me to her. I said with a smile preserving etiquette. How much my Mother knocked on my ears then, so that I would do everything right, I can not put into words...

- Please follow me, Mr. Meliodas Diablo. Zest said and then led us to Albedo's location.

While we were walking, I decided to check her status, otherwise I'll forget again.

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{Status.}

[Name - Zest ]

[Level - 65]

[Mage Class]

[Age - 48]

[Gender - Female]

[Succubus Race]

[Racial abilities - Charm, High Stamina, succubus eyes, partial metamorphosis, Earth element.]

[Abilities - Earth Magic[ur7], Pentagram magic[ur6], Illusion magic[ur6], Summoning Magic[ur5] mind reading[ur3], Space magic[ur5].]

[Skills - mana control[ur8], metamorphosis control[ur4], earth control[ur7], pentagram control[ur4], space control[ur3], illusion control[ur6], claws[ur3], earth explosion[ur4], stone wall[ur4], stone spikes[ur7], prison earth[ur3], earth chains[ur2], earth tremor[ur4], creation of stone golems[ur6], stone skin[ur7], fossils[ur4], earth rift[ur3], sand vortex[ur4], mana explosion[ur5], barrier[ur6], summoning magic monsters [ur5], pentagram explosion [ur6], pentagram chains [ur4], pentagram illusions[ur3], teleportation[ur5], portals[ur4], distortion space[ur4], the spell "locking dimensions" [ur3], the spell "ray of darkness"[ur5], the spell "destruction of barriers"[ur7], the spell "interception of communication" [ur4], the spell "Increase strength" [ur7], the spell "speed of the beast"[ur5], the spell "communication mirror"[ur5].]

{Features}

[Strength - 217 ]

[Dexterity - 235 ]

[Endurance - 12330/12330]

[Protection - 235 ]

[Mana - 28600/28600]

{The contract is imposed - "Master and servant"}

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Seeing her status, I am a little surprised, as I was told, she is a level 5 magician, but in fact she is a level 7 magician, and such a talent. Although I am more surprised by the message about the "Master and Servant" spell, although why am I surprised? It seems that this is put on the closest servants, so that they would not blab the information of the "Owner". Even we have such servants, so they are obliged to listen to the orders of their "Master".

Although there are other similar contracts and spells: "Master and slave", "Master and familiar", "Master and Knight", "Contract". Such contracts and spells are very popular, because the probability of breaking them is small, only death can free you, or the death of your "Master".

While I was thinking about it, we had already arrived at Albedo's location, she was in the backyard, and at a table, and drinking tea.

Albedo is also wearing an original outfit from the anime. A white dress, a golden web that emphasizes her breasts, as well as shows and emphasizes her hips a little, in general, very seductive. Apparently she specially prepared this outfit to make it easier to conduct a conversation for her. Which is to be expected from the future Succubus Queen.

I dressed in noble clothes. I am wearing: a black doublet, which is decorated with gold patterns, as well as black trousers, which are also decorated with gold patterns. In general, I'm on parade. I should have dressed in a simple way.

I tell the guards that they can wait for me near the carriage or do other things, since I have a meeting now. They nod to me and disperse around the mansion taking up posts. Well, I'm not surprised, they understand and know what to do in such situations. They should always expect something unexpected, so they took up posts around the mansion and a couple of knights inside.

I am walking towards Albedo together with Zest who is now walking behind me.

Albedo was drinking tea now, but when we got close enough, she breaks away from the tea and turns her head to us, and then Albedo says:

- I am glad to see you again, Prince Meliodas Diablo, I am glad that you have arrived at my modest mansion at such a time. Albedo said all this in a cheerful tone and with a smile on her face. And I answered her with the same smile and tone:

- I am also glad to come to you, Princess Albedo Yuki-Hime, in your beautiful garden. - I said a compliment.

- Thank you for the compliment, I thought you said that you would bring Demo-Weiss tea with you. As I have heard, this is a very rare kind of tea. Albedo said with a smile.

- I am glad to see you again, Prince Meliodas Diablo, I am glad that you have arrived at my modest mansion at such a time. Albedo said all this in a cheerful tone and with a smile on her face. And I answered her with the same smile and tone:

- I am also glad to come to you, Princess Albedo Yuki-Hime, in your beautiful garden. - I said a compliment.

- Thank you for the compliment, I thought you said that you would bring Demo-Weiss tea with you. As I have heard, this is a very rare kind of tea. Albedo said with a smile.

Well, to be honest, I love tea. Even in my previous life, I liked green and ordinary tea, they always relieved my stress and helped me calm down. Most of all I like ordinary tea, because of its ease of preparation, but here tea is made a little more difficult. They always bring me tea made by a chef, so sometimes tea is not like that for me. I had to make my own tea in order to feel satisfied and calm.

Therefore, the Demo weiss was familiar to me by taste, of course I myself mixed something in there, so that the taste would be even more similar.

- Yes, very rare and pleasant to taste. I hope you have prepared something to eat with tea? May I sit down with you? I confirmed and asked, Albedo.

- Of course, I made snacks. So you don't need to ask me, Prince Meliodas Diablo, about permission, you're above me in social status, you can sit down anyway. Albedo said.

- Yes, but I didn't want to break etiquette. And please, Princess Albedo, let's forget about social status for today and talk more openly and without titles, and address just by their first names? I said with a smile.

- Well, since you're asking, I won't refuse such an offer. Zest, you can bring those snacks that I ordered from the Youkai country. Albedo told me, and then looked at Zest and gave her instructions.

"Yes, Lady Albedo Yuki-Hime, I'll get them right away." Zest said and made a bow before leaving.

And I sat down at Albedo's table and started a conversation:

- Albedo, I would like to ask you what the Youkai Kingdom looks like? I just haven't been there and don't know much, but as I know your country often trades with them. Perhaps you were there? I asked with a smile. I also took out the demon-weiss and started waiting for Zest to cook it.

- Of course, I was there, the country is really beautiful. The Youkai culture is very different from ours. Their buildings are very specific, it is difficult to explain this, since I am not well versed in the architecture of such buildings. There are also rare trees there, most of all I liked the Sakura tree. This tree "Sakura" has the color of cherry and is perfectly combined with their culture. Their clothes are also very specific, they call it a "kimono", very comfortable and loose in my opinion. But the most beautiful thing is the view of their mountains, during sunset, just a wonderful combination of nature and harmony is created. "Albedo told me about the Youkai Kingdom. From her explanation, it is now clear to me what this Kingdom looks like.

- Thank you for telling me about the Youkai Kingdom, it was very interesting. I also wanted to ask you what you think about our Demon Kingdom? I thanked Albedo, and then asked.

- What do I think? This is a difficult question, Meliodas, because the current state of our Kingdom is very difficult. If you are asking about the rules, then they are quite reasonable and strict enough for order in society. Also, our Kingdom simply needs allies to maintain order. - Albedo said her opinion.

- A very good point of view in my opinion, Albedo. I think that our Kingdom simply lacks something revolutionary in terms of military force. As I began to notice, other Kingdoms throughout history have always come out with something new and revolutionary. Take for example a new kind of magic, "Pentagram", which was discovered and perfected by the Archmage of humans, "Davaran Vaikaros Aishenval". If my memory serves me right (again), it was 3 centuries ago. Although we have also produced something revolutionary in this regard, but for 5 centuries, we have not had anything like this. - I explained my point of view to Albedo.

- Your point of view is also true in a sense, but we simply cannot force the demons to do something revolutionary if we want it from them. You should also understand that the current situation of our Kingdom is not the best. Albedo said, keeping a smile on her face.

"Okay, let's put that aside. I wanted to ask about your maid Zest," I said.

- What exactly? Albedo asked with a smile.

- I'm just curious, what kind of relationship do you have with Zest? I asked with a smile.

- We have been friends since childhood, we have a good relationship with her. Albedo said.

- I see, but how does she feel about this being bound by the contract "Master and Servant"? I asked in a curious tone.

- I did not impose such a contract on her. I personally asked my mother not to impose it on her. Albedo said in a serious tone, and there is a bit of anger in it. Apparently she is not pleased with this topic.

And now it became interesting to me, who then holds the contract "Master and servant"? It's very interesting, now taking Zest to yourself looks more dangerous. If someone imposed a similar contract on her and he was not even discovered, then he is quite influential and powerful.

Talking about it is also a bad idea, because then I will have to explain how I found out? So it will be necessary to keep an eye on Zest in the future.

- Clearly, I didn't want to touch on a sore subject for you without knowing about it. I'm sorry, Albedo. I said with an apologetic face.

"Don't worry, Meliodas. She's just one of the few people who talked to me, so I considered it superfluous to impose such a contract on her. Albedo said, calming down.

- I understand. I also wanted to ask, what is going on in the Demon Kingdom right now? The nobles somehow abruptly stirred. Do you know what this is about? I asked in a serious tone.

- If your parents didn't tell you, then there are reasons for this. But I think that soon this information will be known to you. Recently it became known that the next race war is coming soon," Albedo told me.

I froze for a moment. If this information is true, then everything will become much more complicated. With the current state of the Demon Kingdom, the chances of survival are quite small. I hope my Father has already come up with a solution, otherwise it's rubbish.

- My mother also told me in secret that there will soon be negotiations with the Kingdoms: Vampires, Fallen Angels, Youkai. As my mother told me, we will try to form an alliance with them. Albedo said.

And from this news, my feelings came in order. If they want to form an alliance, then the chances of survival for all sides increase. But if my most secret wish was also fulfilled, then I doubt that the war will be normal for everyone. I hope the time has not come yet before "Their" appearance.

[What is "Them", Master?] - Asked Niva in my head.

- (And I thought you had full access to my memories, or is it not so?) I asked Niva.

[Of course, I have access to your memories, but you should understand that there are even places in memory where access is simply blocked. So I don't have access to information about your desires.] - Replied Niva. And I sigh in my mind, and I say:

- (This is one of my most secret desires. I'll tell you about it later, Niva, now I'm just not sure if "they" are here.) - I answered Niva's question.

[Host, are you tempting my curiosity?] - Asked Niva, in a threatening tone. How difficult it is to understand. At first, Niva is kind and sympathetic, and then she is rude, and sometimes sees herself as a mother.

I decided to ignore Niva's question for the time being, otherwise it was difficult to answer her without receiving some statements about my intelligence or memory in response. While I was thinking, Zest was already approaching us with snacks.

After that, Albedo and I talked about simpler topics, and Zest just stood there and waited for instructions. Demo-wise, I really liked Albedo, even together with snacks they go very well together. And the snacks were: cookies, sweets, cakes, and sweet bread, but most of all I liked the sweet roll. After a sweet roll, I'm ready to make a war for the sake of this yummy.

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When too much time had passed, I said goodbye to Albedo and gathered all the Elite Demon Knights, and went to the Carriage. When I was already in the Carriage, I began to understand the current state of affairs.

There was also a thunderstorm gathering outside, so the atmosphere in the carriage was already gloomy, although I was alone inside. My guards were outside.

-*Cap*- the sound of rain

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-*Thunder*- the sound of thunder

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-*Thunder*-

If all the information I have is correct, then now I will have to hurry with completing the quest in Purgatory. I need to get the power of Meliodas level or higher as soon as possible, because soon this world will lose its former understanding of the balance of forces and common sense.

- I hope this world can withstand the storm that carries my most hidden desire. I said to myself, but because of the atmosphere of thunderstorms and rain outside, it sounded very threatening.