Chapter 14: Serafall's Secret

A few minutes later, as she swayed her hips, Nao Hayasaka continued her report.

"My mission was to take care of Master Lucius' daily life while also reporting relevant information."

"The person I was directly reporting to was Grayfia Lucifuge, the wife of Lucifer."

"As for the highest authorities, they should be Demon Lord Sirzechs Lucifer and Demon Lord Serafall Leviathan."

"Over time, the surveillance on you has been decreasing."

"At first, I was required to report on you every three days. Later, it became once a week, and now, it's only once a month."

"The Demon Lords still think of you as a half-blood devil with weak bloodlines. They have no idea about your purification ability or that you've been trading resources with other factions."

"If we work together to conceal it, I'm confident we can keep it hidden. After all, Grayfia doesn't seem too interested in your situation and has never proactively asked for details."

"I see."

Lucius nodded.

"Alright. In that case, from now on, we'll actively leak some minor and harmless information."

"After all, my WarGreymon has already been exposed. It's impossible to keep a low profile like before."

While stroking Nao's silky, white-stocking-clad thighs, Lucius continued discussing matters with her late into the night.

"By the way, Miss Nao, do you know anything about my bloodline being destroyed?" Lucius finally brought up the most important question on his mind.

"No, I don't know anything about that, Master Lucius. Why do you ask?"

"What if I told you that my bloodline was actually very strong, but it didn't manifest before because someone deliberately destroyed it? Would you believe me?"

"..."

"I believe everything Master Lucius says."

"However, I truly don't know anything about this matter. I only started serving you when you were three years old."

"Then, do you have any guesses about who might know?"

"Who might know, huh..."

Nao frowned slightly, thinking hard despite Lucius' constant thrusts.

"I would guess that someone from the Old Leviathan lineage might know. Demon Lord Serafall might also be aware."

"I've heard that when you were a child, you were taken away by the Old Leviathan faction. The one who rescued you from them was Demon Lord Serafall herself."

"The Old Leviathan faction, huh? Looks like I'll need to pay Katerea a visit once I'm stronger."

Katerea Leviathan—the tall, dark-skinned mature beauty who, in the original story, attempted to go down with Azazel.

As for Serafall...

Lucius had no intention of bringing up this matter with her.

Any related discussions could potentially make her suspicious.

Even if he had to reveal his Boosted Gear, he would never reveal that his bloodline had been restored.

The next day.

During breakfast, Lucius glanced at Nao, who was positively glowing with radiance, and smirked.

Indeed, a well-nourished woman truly shined differently.

"Master Lucius, this morning, I received a directive from the Queen of the Underworld, Grayfia Lucifuge." At the dining table, Nao formally reported.

"Oh? She reached out to you directly? It must be because WarGreymon defeated Sona, right? What did she say?"

"She said that today, Master Lucius will undergo a full evaluation, including a physical examination and combat assessment. Please be prepared."

"I see. When exactly?"

"At noon, in the old school building."

"Alright, got it. I'll be there on time."

"Yes, Master Lucius. With your abilities, as long as you pass this evaluation unnoticed, the Demon Lords likely won't pay much attention to you for a long time."

Last night, while being intimately close to Lucius, Nao had learned some of his secrets.

So, she knew Lucius had a way to bypass the examinations.

"By the way, there's one more thing."

"What is it?"

"It's about Demon Lord Serafall."

"About her? What is it? Is she going to give me a physical exam too?"

"No, Master Lucius. What I wanted to tell you is… actually… Demon Lord Serafall really likes you." Nao revealed the secret she had kept for a long time.

"Huh?"

Lucius frowned.

"You're saying… Serafall likes me?"

"I thought she only adored Sona."

"No, Master Lucius. Demon Lord Serafall likes you very much—to the extent that she would sneak into your room at night and sleep next to you."

"Before you turned fifteen, she spent nearly every night sleeping by your side."

"I see..."

Lucius narrowed his eyes.

Now, he finally understood why Serafall was much stronger than in the original story.

"Miss Nao, you know what my ability is, don't you?" Lucius asked.

"Yes, purification and evolution. You used this power to refine WarGreymon's data and help it evolve. You also purify various artifacts to trade with other factions."

"That's right. My ability is purification and evolution."

"So, Serafall sleeping with me was merely a way for her to exploit my power."

"She was simply using me to become stronger."

"And after using me, she didn't even give me proper compensation."

That was what annoyed Lucius the most.

He never minded being used.

What he despised was being taken advantage of for free.

"Um..."

Nao fell silent, unsure how to argue.

No matter what, the fact remained—Lucius had been used without getting anything in return.

"I'm done eating, Miss Nao."

"I have things to handle today, so I'll be heading out first."

Lucius placed his utensils down and got up to leave.

Nao hurried after him, straightening his collar and tie.

"Master Lucius, take care."

"I don't expect you to forgive Demon Lord Serafall, but I just hope you two won't be hostile toward each other or become enemies. That's all I ask."

"Mm, I understand."

"Like I said, I just don't like being exploited for free."

"So, if she's willing to offer herself as compensation, I'd definitely forgive her." Lucius chuckled nonchalantly.

"Master Lucius, you should know—you're not like ordinary people."

"You represent the Old Demon Lords. If you gain the upper hand in your relationship with Demon Lord Serafall, it will be interpreted as the revival of the Old Demon Lords."

"Even if your strength surpasses Serafall's, it won't matter."

"Because you won't just be opposing her—you'll be opposing all four Demon Lords and the entire Underworld's existing structure." Nao warned him.

Lucius let out a light laugh.

"Miss Nao."

"Do you really think I wouldn't have already considered that?"

Nao was momentarily stunned, slightly parting her lips.

It seemed she had underestimated her young master's ambitions.

"I apologize, Master Lucius."

"I wish you victory in battle."

"No matter what kind of future awaits, I will always stand by your side."

At the last moment, Nao wrapped her arms around Lucius' neck and kissed him passionately.

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