Chapter 24: The Method to Tame the Sharp-Tongued Loli

Just as Lucien stepped out of the student council room, he heard a sharp, playful voice.

"Lucien-senpai, what exactly were you doing inside the student council room just now?"

Turning around, he was met with the sight of a petite white-haired girl—Tacheng Koneko, a Rook under Rias Gremory.

(No doubt about it, as a nekomata capable of manipulating aura and life force, her presence is subtle enough that even I, an Upper-Class Devil, barely sensed her.)

"Koneko, you overheard something?" Lucien asked with a faint smile.

"I did."

"And what exactly did you hear?"

"Not much. Just Sona-kaichou stifling her moans of pleasure." Koneko's expression remained indifferent as she unwrapped a lollipop and bit down on it.

"To be able to make such a noble and elegant person sound like that, Lucien-senpai, as expected of you."

Lucien could tell Koneko was merely trying to tease him, so he didn't mind it.

"Koneko, you came looking for me because of Rias, didn't you?"

"Yes, that's right. Buchou asked me to bring you over."

"She said that since you've officially obtained Evil Pieces, it's time for her to return your pieces back to you."

"My servants, huh... Indeed, it's time."

Lucien nodded and followed Koneko toward the old school building. As they walked, he casually cast an Appraisal spell on her.

[Name: Toujo Koneko (Shirone) ♀]

[Level: 99 (Peak Mid-Class Devil)]

[Attribute Assessment:]

(Note: Strength measured against others of the same level.)

[Strength: B+]

[Speed: B-]

[Magic Power: A-]

[Physical Endurance: B+]

[Martial Arts/Technique Mastery: B- (Although talented, lacks formal training. If properly nurtured, could reach astonishing heights.)]

[Sacred Gear/Bloodline Ability: A+ (Nekomata bloodline—one of the most potent yokai bloodlines, possesses top-tier talent in both sorcery and Senjutsu, as well as immense potential in all mystic arts.)]

[Overall Rating: A- Ranked Mid-Class Devil]

[General Assessment: A top-tier talent among the yokai race. If she had followed a normal training path, she would likely already be a High-Class Devil. If she fully embraced her nekomata heritage, her power would grow at an astonishing rate.]

(Such potential, yet she refuses to embrace it. What a waste...)

Lucien sighed inwardly. If he had such an overwhelming bloodline, he would have already mastered some kind of advanced energy manipulation technique.

Sensing Lucien's gaze, Koneko narrowed her golden cat-like eyes.

"Lucien-senpai, I feel like you're looking at me in a very inappropriate way."

"Oh? Inappropriate, you say?"

"Yes, very inappropriate."

"Then I sincerely apologize for my rudeness."

"I feel like your apology lacks sincerity."

"Still, I accept it... After all, someone with an Incubus bloodline like you probably always has indecent thoughts." Koneko shrugged, before taking another bite of her lollipop.

Just as Koneko finished speaking, Lucien suddenly heard the system notification.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have triggered a Sign-In Event!]

[Sign-In Rank: Purple]

[Sign-In Type: Event-Based]

[Event: The White Cat's New Master]

[Objective: Recruit Tacheng Koneko as a member of your peerage, expanding your servant roster.]

(Hmm...)

Lucien pondered for a few seconds before smirking.

He had already considered recruiting Koneko ever since he intercepted the Boosted Gear. Now, it was time to put his plan into motion.

It was a flawless approach—one where everyone involved would be satisfied.

...

After finalizing his thoughts, Lucien spoke again.

"Koneko, do you know why I was looking at you like that?"

"Because... you're a lolicon pervert?" Koneko tilted her head as she responded bluntly.

"...."

Because of her sharp tongue, Lucien discarded the last shred of sympathy he had for her.

A bratty white-haired loli like this deserved a proper scare.

"Koneko, I'm being serious."

"Then what's the reason?"

"I was looking at you because you resemble someone I recently saw."

"Who?"

"A certain wanted criminal in the Underworld."

"....."

Koneko instantly stiffened, her golden pupils narrowing into slits.

She knew exactly who Lucien was talking about.

Her sister, Kuroka—one of the Underworld's most dangerous fugitives.

Hearing her sister's name left Koneko frozen.

"Lucien-senpai... You've seen her?"

"She was in some intel I received recently."

"Who gave you that information?"

"That's classified."

Lucien obviously couldn't say, Oh, it was from Ophis, the Infinite Dragon God.

"Fine. Then why did you bring this up to me?" Koneko's voice turned more cautious.

Lucien smiled. "Because I wanted to give you a warning."

"A warning? About what?"

"The people around Kuroka."

"What about them?"

Lucien's smile widened as he began listing names.

"Oh, nothing much... Just that among her allies are—"

"One of the Two Heavenly Dragons, the White Dragon Emperor."

"A warrior inheriting the name of Sun Wukong."

"A wielder of the Holy King Sword, Caliburn."

"And a mage capable of controlling powerful Norse golems."

"That's all."

Each name sent a shiver down Koneko's spine.

If her sister truly had such terrifying allies... then her presence in Kuoh Academy could easily bring disaster to Rias!

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