The Pure-Blooded Devil Girls Come Knocking
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As Akira had anticipated, Naoko Hayasaka had finished her deliberations and made her final decision. That was why she had chosen to honor their previous agreement and offer herself to him willingly.
Ding~
[Detected ongoing acquisition of fortune. High-dimensional succubus bloodline activated.]
[Fortune acquisition target: Naoko Hayasaka.]
[Ding! Fortune acquisition successful.]
[Host level increased by 2 levels. Current level: 243 (Peak Devil King).]
Although his leveling speed had slowed down considerably, Akira wasn't particularly anxious about it. On one hand, his method of gaining strength by absorbing fortune had no bottlenecks. Even if he progressed step by step, he would still grow stronger quickly. On the other hand, he still had some "hidden reserves" that he could quickly tap into if needed.
If he ever found himself in a life-or-death situation, he still had the fourteen church maidens he had rescued from Diodora, as well as Irina, Ravel, Akeno, Toujou Kiba, and even Rossweisse, among others. While none of them were particularly strong individually, their combined numbers could still make a significant difference.
However, if there was no opportunity to "conquer" them, simply forcing the issue wouldn't allow him to absorb their fortune. Unless it was an emergency, Akira wouldn't resort to such desperate measures.
"By the way, Naoko, you must have something important to discuss, right?" Akira asked, gently holding Naoko's white silk-clad foot.
"Yes, Akira-sama. It's something very important," Naoko replied, biting her tongue to momentarily regain her composure. "Have you... read today's newspaper?" As she spoke, her toes curled and uncurled within her white stockings, and her eyes rolled back uncontrollably.
"Today's newspaper?"
"Yes, today's newspaper."
Naoko weakly extended her hand, and a stack of freshly printed newspapers materialized before them. Akira quickly skimmed through the contents, categorizing the relevant information into two main groups.
The first group consisted of reactions to Akira's display of power at the Super Devil level. Among these, the responses from the Old Devil Faction were the most intense. The second group was the gossip surrounding Akira and Ravel. Unlike the power-related news, the gossip didn't take sides. However, it was chaotic—extremely chaotic. The statements from various factions were all over the place.
"Ravel?"
"News about me and Ravel has blown up this much? Even rumors of 'premarital misconduct'?"
Akira's expression grew slightly serious.
He had indeed considered Ravel as a potential "child bride," but at most, they had only shared a few kisses. It was far from anything that could be considered "premarital misconduct."
"Akira-sama, based on my speculation, this situation has escalated so quickly because someone deliberately set it up," Naoko said, her lips pursed.
"The only person I can think of who would do this is..." Akira's gaze met Naoko's, and they both understood what the other was thinking.
"The Phenex Family," Naoko said, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.
"Exactly, the Phenex Family," Akira confirmed.
"To be more precise... it's Lady Phenex, Ravel's mother, Layla Phenex," Akira added.
"That woman has been interfering with my relationship with Ravel since I was a child. I never expected her to still be causing trouble now."
Akira looked upward, as if he could see through the dimensions into the Underworld.
He remembered that in the original storyline, Lady Phenex hadn't acted like this. In the original timeline, after Raiser's defeat, Ravel had become Layla's servant through a "servant exchange." Later, before Issei Hyoudou's battle with Sairaorg, Lady Phenex had hinted that Ravel could become Issei's servant through a similar exchange.
In the original storyline, Lady Phenex had respected her daughter's wishes while also recognizing the Red Dragon Emperor's potential. She had used relatively gentle means to send her daughter away.
What could have caused Lady Phenex to act so differently from the original timeline? Akira fell into deep thought.
"By doing this, Lady Phenex is trying to tie me to the Phenex Family's war chariot."
"If I acknowledge my relationship with Ravel, the Underworld will naturally assume that I'm aligned with the Phenex Family."
"Akira-sama, how should we respond to the trap the Phenex Family has set?" Naoko asked.
"How should we respond?" Akira snorted coldly.
"By staying the course."
"The data from the Great King's territory won't be ready for another three days."
"During these three days, we can make some preparations."
"Preparations that will render any move the Phenex Family makes irrelevant."
As the saying goes, the best way to stop something from happening is to execute it two hundred percent—or even a thousand percent.
And now was the perfect time to fulfill his promises.
As for the present...
Akira decided that, since things had come to this, it was time to eat.
Naoko, with her youthful charm, her first time, and the subtle differences from the previous timeline, gave Akira a sense of novelty he had never experienced before.
Noon.
For once, Akira didn't wait for Naoko to cook for him. Instead, he prepared lunch himself. He couldn't help it—Naoko was too full, her stomach bulging slightly, and her blue eyes filled with hearts. Asking her to cook in this state would have been inhumane.
At the dining table, Sona ate with elegant yet swift movements, devouring the dishes Akira had prepared at an astonishing speed.
"Akira-kun, I didn't know you were such a skilled cook," Tsubaki Shinra remarked, her heart fluttering as she discovered yet another attractive quality in Akira.
A man who could cook was undeniably charming.
While Tsubaki wouldn't demand that her partner cook for her, knowing that he could was a definite plus.
As they ate, Naoko briefed Akira on recent events in Kuoh Town.
"Akira-sama, a tripartite meeting is scheduled to take place in Kuoh Town soon."
"Based on information from Lady Serafall and my own speculation, the Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels are likely planning to form a peace treaty to address the increasingly complex global situation."
"Before the tripartite meeting, there will be an open campus day at the school."
"Based on past experience, Lady Serafall and Lady Grayfia will likely visit the school during this time."
"However, this time is different. Your power has been revealed, Akira-sama. In addition to the usual visitors, there may be some... uninvited guests."
"Uninvited guests?" Tsubaki looked puzzled.
"Yes, uninvited guests," Naoko confirmed.
"By uninvited guests, I mean... the pure-blooded Devil families who have their eyes on Akira-sama's power and future."
"Right now, the Phenex Family has made the first move, clearly trying to tie you down."
"While the situation remains unresolved, other high-ranking Devil families may try to strike first."
"Striking first, huh..."
Akira knew exactly what that meant—establishing a factual connection with him before the Phenex Family's plans came to fruition.
For example, forming a romantic relationship... or even going as far as "cooking the rice" to create a scandalous premarital relationship!
After all, that's exactly what the Phenex Family had done.
Other high-ranking Devil families might go even further!
After all, Akira was an 18-year-old Super Devil with no family backing.
The so-called "Leviathan Family" had long since disappeared along with Katerea.
The ancient Devils in the Underworld who supported Akira were conservative factions that had once supported the Old Satan Faction but had since stopped voicing their opinions under pressure from the new regime.
Even if the title of "Old Satan" might be a slight disadvantage under the current ruling system, compared to an 18-year-old Super Devil, that disadvantage was negligible!
"Akira-sama, several high-ranking Devil families have already submitted applications to visit Kuoh Academy during the open campus day. They've stated that if they're satisfied, they'll enroll their children in the school."
Naoko sighed.
"Several high-ranking Devil families? Which ones?" Akira raised an eyebrow.
"First, there's this one—the Glasya-Labolas Family."
"Illuka Glasya-Labolas, 16 years old. She lost the competition for the next family head to the current heir, a troublemaker. However, if something were to happen to that troublemaker, Illuka would likely become the next family head..."
As she spoke, Naoko projected the relevant information in front of Akira.
A petite girl with silver hair tied in a side ponytail appeared before him.
"Next, there's this one..."
Naoko switched the projection, revealing a golden-haired beauty with blue-tipped hair and phoenix-like eyes.
"Latia Astaroth, niece of the current Beelzebub, and a branch family member of the Astaroth Clan."
"It's rumored that she has a high chance of becoming the next head of the Astaroth Family."
"Of course, given that she's already submitted an application to enroll in Kuoh Academy, it's likely that she's given up on competing for the position of family head."
"Hmm... As expected, pure-blooded high-ranking Devils don't have any ugly women," Akira remarked.
He recognized this golden-haired beauty named Latia. In the original timeline, after Diodora was stripped of his position as the next family head, Latia had become the new heir. However, by the time she appeared, the story was already in its later stages.
"Latia Astaroth. Although her surname is Astaroth, her mother is from the Agares Family and has some connections with Lady Seekvaira."
"According to Lady Seekvaira, Latia has even used her connections with the Agares Family to seek her assistance."
"Speaking of Lady Seekvaira, things aren't calm on her end either," Naoko added.
"In fact... some people have even tentatively asked Lady Seekvaira if she had foreseen Akira-sama's potential and enrolled him in Kuoh Academy for that reason."
"In other words, everyone connected to me has been dragged into this storm, while I, at the center of it all, remain the most stable," Akira said with a laugh.
This was the nature of Devils—when it came to reality, they were even more pragmatic than humans.
"Akira-sama is right. Your side is the calmest for now. However, this calm is merely the calm before the storm. When the time is right, a massive wave will crash down," Naoko warned.
"True, this wave is significant. But... if you were planning to create a world-ending tsunami, then this level of storm wouldn't even qualify to make an appearance," Akira replied with a light chuckle.
"I see. I was being shortsighted. So, Akira-sama's plan is..." Naoko's expression turned slightly subtle.
"My plan is... to reclaim the glory of the Old Satan Faction," Akira replied with a smile.
"The glory of the Old Satan Faction, huh?"
Naoko smiled knowingly.
She was well aware that Akira wasn't someone who sought glory.
The so-called "glory of the Old Satan Faction" was merely a claim.
Akira only needed the claim, not the people within the Old Satan Faction.
A group of failures who had stagnated after reaching the Devil King level, rats hiding in the darkness—they weren't even qualified to be his allies.
For Akira, the ideal Old Satan Faction would consist solely of the "Leviathan Faction."
That way, he could use the "claim" to its fullest extent.
"By the way, Akira-sama, Lady Serafall has sent a message saying she hopes you'll spend some time by her side."
"By her side? For what?"
"Lady Serafall didn't specify, but she mentioned that she wants you to learn and train under her."
"Is that so? What do you think, Naoko?" Akira raised an eyebrow.
"In my opinion, Lady Serafall is intentionally trying to groom you."
"Groom me, huh..."
Akira nodded.
It was clear that Serafall was trying to nurture him.
In fact, she might even be preparing him to take over as the next Satan.
But... Akira had no interest in that!
"Naoko, decline Serafall's offer. Tell her that my rapid breakthroughs have left my foundation unstable, and I don't have time to learn under her."
"If she persists, tell her to come see me personally. That's all."
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