Abe-senpai was a little afraid of the power of the Werewolf and Lizardman under her cousin, perhaps because she isn't deeply aware of Koneko-chan and Ravel's abilities. "......Even if Toujou Koneko-san and Ravel Phenex-san are devils, they will have a hard time against those two beastmen in a fight. Hyoudou-kun, please, support them with the Sekiryuutei's power. And this may not sound like an apology for my cousin's rudeness, but I would like to introduce some familiars to you, Hyoudou-kun". Abe-senpai said. To be honest, I don't think Koneko-chan and Ravel would have a hard time against those beastmen. But familiars are a good thing! A familiar! I don't have one yet...... Somehow, regardless of all the powerful enemies I've encountered, I'm still a newbie in this area...... Since this is an excellent opportunity, I should get a familiar! I thought about asking her to introduce me to some cute girl to be my familiar, but then, the image of a super-tough Yuki Onna and a mermaid――a big fish with legs passed through my mind. Yes, Abe-senpai's taste in familiars is quite bad. No, among her familiars, there is also the Lamia-san, whose upper body is that of a beautiful girl and lower is that of a snake. And Harpy-chan, whose hands are wings. But the ones I got involved with were the most inhuman among the inhuman and had appearances suitable to be called magical beasts. I would rather choose the practical one than expect those beautiful familiars from the start and be betrayed! That's why I warned her from the start and said. "――Introduce me to a slime that melts women's clothes and tentacles that like to feed on what is secreted from women's bodies". That's right, all I wanted was a replacement for my once bereft soulmates, Slime-Taro and Tentacle-Maru.
Fufufu, Slime-Jirou, Tentacle-Emon, wait for me. We'll see each other soon! And when you become my familiars, you'll have plenty of action! Let's melt women's clothes and make them slimy with your tentacles! "......You're having dirty thoughts after all, aren't you......?" Koneko-chan was staring at me with scornful eyes! As expected of Konekochan, she is very strict in her checks! But don't worry! I won't use SlimeJirou and Tentacle-Emon on you, Koneko-chan! Because if I do so, they will end up getting killed anyway! "Hahahaha! But anyway, let's resume our practice, Koneko-chan, Ravel! Let's defeat the Werewolf and Lizardman!" I forced myself to switch gears and told them so! "......Well, I know that, but". "Of course!" Despite all that happened, the two of them sparred with me enthusiastically. Thus, I spent the rest of that day training with them, trying to take back what I lost that day.
Part 2 Late at night on the day of the decisive battle. Koneko, Ravel and I gathered at the designated place of the battle――Kuoh Academy's gymnasium. A square ring was set up in the centre of the gymnasium and there was even live coverage. 『Oooh, here comes the Hellcat and Phenex Girl duo! Their second is Hyoudou Issei-kun, the Red Dragon Emperor! Today's live commentator is I, Shidou Irina, AKA, Michael-sama's Ace! Best regards!』 It was Irina who was in super high spirits on the microphone! What the hell are you doing!? 『I'm Xenovia, also a commentator. Hello there.』 『My name is Abe Kiyome and I am also a commentator. Today I hope to explain about familiars.』 It was Xenovia and Abe-senpai, who were sitting in the live coverage seat with Irina! There are also audience seats available, but only a few people are sitting there. Or rather, everyone, how much were you all looking forward to the fight between Koneko-chan and the others!? We have a ring, live coverage and spectators' seats! You guys are too well prepared! Or rather, I'm their second!? I didn't even hear about it! I just helped them practice! "I'll cheer for you today".
"If you get hurt, I'll heal you". Kiba and Asia said from the spectators' seats, waving their hands! You're excited to watch the fight, huh!? 『By the way, Rias-san, Akeno-san and Rossweisse-sensei won't be coming today because they have some business!』 Irina provided additional explanations. Oh, so the Onee-samas didn't come today. But all the other peerage members are here...... Huh?? I didn't see someone I knew, so I felt suspicious. The bastard Gya-suke is missing. His friends and classmates Koneko-chan and Ravel are fighting, so it wouldn't be surprising if he were the first to rush to the scene...... Did he have a cold or something? As I was thinking this, the lights in the gymnasium went out, and a colourful, flashy beam and mist came from the ring. 『Ah! The latecomers to Hellcat & Phenex Girl team are the Perfect Beastmen team!』 Irina's announcement was followed by the appearance of a humanoid monster with a wolf's head and a humanoid monster with the head and features of a lizard. "Hehehehe! I've come to bully the tiny cat and the birdy girl!" "Gururururururu! Let's have fun today!" I see, so this is the Werewolf and Lizardman who have agitated Koneko-chan so much. They've got a villainous look on their faces and were saying villainous lines! But I think that a Lizardman, who laughs with [Gurururururu], is too precious nowadays!
Behind them was a skinny, evil-eyed man. "......Fufufu, there's no way my friends can be defeated by mere devils". Ah, that's Abe-senpai's cousin, isn't it? He has quite the wicked look on his face, doesn't he......? Both teams went into the ring. ......It's wrestling. They are trying to imitate professional wrestling. So the duel was in a wrestling format....... The referee between the two tag teams is a woman with glasses and big tits who appeared in the middle of the ring. "My name is Shinra Tsubaki and I will be your referee. I am the vicepresident of the Student Council". Vice-President!? Why are you refereeing!? Kiba, in the audience, said apologetically. "We needed a referee, but we didn't have one, so I consulted the...... student council, and Shinra-senpai came out to help us". "Kiba-kun's request...... No, if it's a request from the Gremory peerage, whom I am friendly with, then I, as vice-president of the student council, should participate. Please leave it to me today". She looked cool with her glasses shining and everything, but she was definitely doing it because Kiba asked her to! W-Well, since this match was officially approved by the student council, does that mean we have at least a minimum amount of permission to do so? After the referee checked for both teams, the bell rang with a "Khan", and the match began! I'm the second for Koneko-chan and Ravel, so I watched them fight from below the ring.
Koneko-chan and Ravel took off their coats. Koneko-chan was wearing her old school swimsuit, and Ravel was wearing a cute frilly wrestling outfit! The first two to fight were Koneko-chan and the Werewolf! "Heh heh heh heh! I'm going to show you how scary wolves can be!" That's a very template line! This Werewolf is so much on his villain act that it's frightening! Koneko-chan unhesitatingly went straight at him, and "Boom!" punched him so hard that the air shook. The Werewolf successfully avoided it and ran around the ring with agile movements like a wolf. He's pretty fast. I can handle it, but I don't think a weak Devil could cope with it. After moving around the ring for a while, the Werewolf caught a blind spot and jumped at Koneko-chan! An attack from the left rear! But Koneko-chan seemed to have grasped it and turned herself and dodged her opponent's lunge. While avoiding it, she unleashed a kick at the flank of her opponent! "Uh-oh!" The Werewolf rolled to the side on the spot and dodged even this attack! As I thought, if it's about just moving, this guy is quite something. 『Oh! You're pretty fast, Werewolf-san! He even dodged that attack!』 『When it comes to werewolves, speed can be considered their weapon. I heard that werewolves reincarnated as devils with the『Knight』piece move even faster.』 Irina and Abe-senpai explained so. Indeed, with that speed, he would have outstanding compatibility with a『Knight』piece. "Here I go, tiny one!"
As soon as he dodged, the Werewolf attacked Koneko-chan with its sharp claws――but the attack was meaningless against the『Rook』, which boasts a robust defence. His claw attack couldn't even cause a single cut on her little body! "......Tsk! You're hard, you damn cat!" Cursed the Werewolf. Although he was able to avoid his opponent's blows, he seemed annoyed that his attacks were not getting through. 『Ah! Koneko-chan's defence exceeded the Werewolf's attack power!』 『Hmm, Koneko-chan's defensive ability is tremendous after all. Because we have been fighting so many formidable enemies, people tend to think that her defences are paper thin.』 Irina and Xenovia explained as much. If her attack hits, Koneko-chan will probably win. The opponent may still have an ace up his sleeve, but it seems unlikely that he possesses anything that might exceed Koneko-chan's attack and defence capabilities. If she keeps making him move around and drains his stamina, Koneko-chan will win! All she has to do is aim and shoot when the Werewolf can't move anymore! I knew he wasn't Koneko-chan's opponent! Koneko-chan also seems to be aware of this and is putting pressure on the opponent by not moving too much and gradually pulling in closer. If she keeps going like this, she'll win! I thought so, but the opponent's second, the Beast Tamer, also seemed to have grasped this and shouted at the Werewolf. "Machida-san! You should switch with Ikushima-san! If you continue like this, your situation will worsen and you will lose!"
The man said so to the Werewolf. Machida-san!? The Werewolf's name...... is Machida-san!? And that Lizardman...... is called Ikushima-san!? The familiars' I've met before had Japanese names too! Isn't the world of familiars too Japanese!? "Gururururu! We don't need to do such a crafty thing such as switching places. We just need to attack her at the same time!" The Lizardman, who was at the edge of the ring, said that and then entered the ring! Oh, that's dirty! He entered the ring when we didn't even touch and switch! "Tsk! It can't be helped! It's better than getting pummeled!" The Werewolf, Machida, accepted the Lizardman Ikushima's plan, and they started attacking Koneko-chan simultaneously! "I won't let that happen!" Ravel entered the fray with her wings of flame spread wide! She stood next to Koneko-chan and attacked the Werewolf and Lizardman duo! "Firebird and Phenex! Take the hellish flames of my clan, which is called the immortal bird, Phoenix! Take it in your body and burn!" With the exact words as her brother, Riser, Ravel was covered in flames! "I won't let you do that!" The Lizardman, Ikushima's abdomen swelled up to a bizarre degree, and he spat out what came out of his mouth! The thing was spat out with such force that it landed spectacularly on Ravel's face! "......N-Nooooooo, what the hell is this! It's sticky!"
It was a sticky, gel-like substance that struck Ravel in the face! Receiving the spit out from the Lizardman on her face, Ravel temporarily lost her will to fight, and the fierce flames, which had been roaring until a moment ago, vanished! "Gurururururu! You're full of openings!" The Lizardman unleashed a sharp kick at Ravel's abdomen as she tried to remove the vomit covering her body――but flames immediately engulfed the damaged area. And it returned to normal as if nothing had happened! "T-That's not enough to defeat me! H-However, this gooey thing! As expected of a Phenex. They recover quickly from a half-hearted attack. But it seems that the vomit from earlier was more disgusting from Ravel's point of view. Unexpectedly, it may not be impossible for them to have a scheme of using that to make her build up mental fatigue and collapse...... I'm a bit worried now. "I will not tolerate any more disorder!" The referee, Shinra-senpai, couldn't stand it and tried to stop them, but―― "Shut up! Elder sister with glasses!" "Ikushima! That technique, let's do it! " "Gururururururu! Good!" The beastmen duo signalled each other and gathered in one place! The Werewolf, Machida, grabbed the Lizardman, Ikushima, by the legs and started to make giant swings with him! "Here we go. This is my and Ikushima's combined special move!" "Vomit Bomber, Gugueeeeeeeeeee!"
The Werewolf was swinging the Lizardman! The Lizardman, being spun around, opened its mouth wide and started spraying the gel-like vomit all around it with great force! I was covered in vomit...... Or rather, a gelatinous vomit-like thing all over my body! 『Alas! This is filthy. No, this is a fantastic combined technique! Here, Xenovia, Abe-san, an umbrella.』 『Um, thanks. As expected, I don't like this.』 『......This attack isn't beautiful.』 The reaction from the live audience seems to be the worst! I know, right! This vomit smells kind of fishy on top of being sticky! Kiba and Asia in the audience were spotless, thanks to Kiba's quick response. "......Really, this is the worst match". The expression on Koneko-chan's face was bleak as she removed the vomit on her body. An aura of what appeared to be Touki started well up from all over her body! "Fueeeee, I'll never forgive you for this!" Even the teary-eyed Ravel was covered in flames of anger. However, her flames were slightly shaken, perhaps because she had vomit covering her body. The mental damage must have been great. This kind of filthy attack must be unbearable for a girl who grew up as an Ojou-sama. Even though it's a terrible attack, they were doing well against Koneko-chan and Ravel, who are superior to them. I was impressed, but....... "......I can't vomit anything anymore...... also, my eyes are spinning...... this is bad......."
The Lizardman in question who had his eyes rolling furiously, was emaciated and wobbly! I see. He had wounds all over his body because he kept vomiting and being spun! It was a filthy attack in many ways, but the tables have turned! One more step! I was thinking so, but then the Beast Tamer fearlessly smiled. "Kukuku. I think it's time to show that one". When he said this, the man snapped one finger. A stage assistant dressed in black appeared from the shadows and placed something in the centre of the ring. It was a cardboard box. Suspiciously looking at it were Koneko-chan, Ravel and me. But somehow, we knew what was inside. Yes, because that guy was not here today. Koneko-chan fearfully opened the cardboard box. And there was―― "......I c-can't eat garlic anymore ohhhh......" There was Gasper, wrapped in a large amount of garlic! As soon as the man confirmed this, he showed a sickening smile. "Fufufufu, I invited this Vampire boy who is good friends with you guys ahead of time. I've heard interesting things about him getting over his weakness for garlic, so I had him challenge himself to the limit. As a Beast Tamer, I found the data quite interesting". What a bastard!!! He caught Gya-suke and did that to him! Y-You've got a lot of time on your hands, don't you!? They fed Gya-suke garlic and measured his limits! Despite his dislike of it, that guy has learnt to eat garlic to a certain extent to overcome it, but I'm sure he still can't eat that amount of garlic. The Werewolf, Machida, laughed when he saw Gasper slumped in the cardboard box.
"Gwahahahaha! I hate vampires! You deserve it! I hate garlic too, though!" The Werewolf was picking his nose! Meanwhile, the Lizardman fell quietly to the ground next to him! "......Gu.....rurururu......" Hey, hey, hey, your partner seems to have reached his limit! Without caring about that, the Beast Tamer continued to shout. "That's right! This is what happens when you go against us! Hahahahaha! Look, a garlic-soaked Vampire is in ultimate despair! Now, be afraid! We'll defeat the Nekomata and Phenex failures!" This bastard is crazy! I'm sure he was trying to instil fear and despair in Koneko-chan and Ravel by doing terrible things to their friends. What he's doing is small, but it will undoubtedly be enough to irritate them. However, my kouhai――instead of fear and despair, their whole bodies shook with rage! Koneko-chan said while holding the garlic-soaked Gasper. "......How dare you do this to my precious friend....." She turned her murderous gaze on the Werewolf and the Beast Tamer. "......I've just transferred to this school, and the first person to speak to me in the classroom was Gasper-san. I'll burn you to ashes!" Ravel flared her wings of flame more than ever before and glared at her opponent with her eyes filled with fighting spirit! "Hehehehe! That's a good amount of pressure! With this, I'll become serious――" The Werewolf, who was happily preparing himself, stopped speaking there. The reason is very simple. The aura and raging fire emanating from Ravel's
entire body enveloped the ring. And Koneko-chan also emitted a dazzling aura from all over her body and held her fists in the air! I'll definitely beat you! The moment Koneko-chan and Ravel's shouts overlapped, the gymnasium was filled with flames and Touki. 『Winner! The Hellcat & Phenex Girl team!』 With Irina's voice, "Kan kan kan!" the gong sounded, signalling the end of the battle. After witnessing the tragedy of Gasper, Koneko-chan and Ravel unleashed their serious auras and painted the gymnasium into a hellscape. Everything is charred black. It's going to be hard to repair it later...... The three people in the audience, Kiba, Asia and Shinra-senpai, the referee, and I were able to deal with it quickly. Still, the beastmen and the Beast Tamer in the ring were directly hit by the fire and Touki attacks unleashed by the two first-year girls and had collapsed. "Well, this is what happens when I get serious". ".......This is just the obvious result". Ravel and Koneko-chan are the proud winners in the centre of the ring. They were quietly high-fiving each other in triumph. Yeah, when everything's said and done, they're a good duo! Rather than this being just the obvious result, I'd say it was a foregone conclusion. Because they have quite the high specs. But it was an exciting fight. It's very precious to see these two fighting together. "Gya-kun, I have avenged you. Sleep peacefully......" "Gasper-san's death will not have been in vain!"
They looked at the cardboard box, crying. "......I-I'm alive......" I heard such a voice coming from the cardboard box. ...... But well, whatever. "Come on, now that you're done with your mischief, we are going home. You've seen a bit of reality, haven't you? You don't just recklessly pick a fight with a Devil. Besides, someone like you isn't enough to unleash the power of the familiars you contracted". "Y-Yeash......" Abe-senpai harshly stabbed her charred cousin with words. Ah, that's right! The thing we had discussed! I quickly went to Abe-senpai and whispered in her ear. "......Senpai! The thing we had discussed! What should we do about it? When I asked her that, she started digging in her pocket as if she had just remembered, "Oh, that". Then, she took two glass cases from it. "Inside these are the slime and tentacles...... Ara". The glass case was cracked, and the contents were...... charred black! WWait a minute, this is......! "It seems that the earlier attack cracked the case, and the familiars inside were burnt to a crisp. I was able to defend myself, but...... it seems like I was careless". Wha, wha, wha...... "What did you sayyyyyyy!? Are you saying that Slime-Jirou and TentacleEmon were killed in battle by the power of Koneko-chan and Ravel just now?" I was so shocked that my eyeballs popped out of my head! Are you for real? We didn't even meet and ended up parting ways in death?
That's impossible! Why can't I have a connection with these guys? ――I just wanted to spend all my time having them help me do lewd things! "......Slime-Jirou?" "......Tentacle-Emon......?" Shivers...... I felt unspeakable pressure from behind me...... I saw a scary-looking Koneko-chan and Ravel when I looked back in horror! "Senpai, what do you mean? Why are you talking to Abe-senpai about familiars? Those are the corpses of lewd familiars, aren't they?" "......Lewd familiars......? ......Issei-sama? Could it be that the reason that you helped us in our training was......" I backed away from them as they crept at me while telling them my excuses! "T-This is, you see, girls! No! I really had no evil feelings when I went along with your training......!" I don't care anymore! That day, I was made aware of their chemistry as a duo to the bone. Shit! Next time I'll get Slime-Saburou and Tentacle-Nosuke!
Life 6. Zatouji Strikes Back
Part 1 "Rassei-kun! Thunderbolt!" Asia instructed valiantly. "Gah~". And a small blue-scaled dragon shot a lightning bolt from its mouth――This is the record of the development of one young Familiar Trainer and one familiar. It happened after the incident with the Nordic forces. It began with a single written invitation. "Ara ara, Rias. Something like this has arrived". Akeno-san brought a single envelope. Buchou took it and checked it. "It's already that time of the year, isn't it?" As soon as Buchou said this, she opened the envelope and took out its contents. Holding a few papers in her hand, Buchou exhaled. "I completely forgot about this...... What should we do about our participation this year?" Having said this, Buchou placed the envelope's contents on the table. ......Huh? What are these documents? Participation? Seeing out? It was me, Asia, Xenovia and Irina who were wondering about it. On the other hand,
Buchou, Akeno-san, Kiba, Koneko-chan and Gasper knew the document's details. "Um, Buchou. I'm going to ask you something unrelated, but...... what are those documents?" I asked Buchou. Next to me, Asia nodded. Buchou took the documents and showed them to us. "This is an invitation. Once a year, tournaments are held in different parts of the Underworld". "A tournament?" When I asked again, Buchou made a red bat appear in her hand with a [Poof!]. "Yes, it's a tournament where we compete with each other's familiars. At this time of year, tournaments are held all over the Underworld. Every year, the families of High-Class devils receive invitations to participate in the tournament. You can participate or watch". Buchou explained. Heh, a tournament to let the familiars compete! I didn't know there was such a thing. Akeno-san giggled. "Ufufu, Rias and I also joined it a few years ago. It was quite exciting, you know?" So Buchou and Akeno-san also participated in it, huh? "I also participated in it". "......Me too".
Even Kiba and Koneko-chan! Somehow, that's quite interesting! Kiba has a bird-type familiar and Koneko-chan has a white cat. Akeno-san has a small Oni as her familiar. ......So, I'm still the only one who doesn't have a familiar....... "A familiar, huh? I don't have one yet". Xenovia uttered this as she glanced at Buchou's bat. Oh yeah, this girl doesn't have one either. What about Rossweisse-san......? She's a former Valkyrie, but I wonder if that's something that is used together with magic. I can't ask the person herself about the details because she is currently at a regular after-school staff meeting with Azazel-sensei. "Devils have a strong image of familiars, don't they! We in Heaven often have various animals cooperate with us, though". Irina said, nodding. "Gasper, do you have a familiar too?" I asked Gya-suke. "F-For the time being, I have one, but...... I can do reconnaissance by myself, so it isn't as active as the familiars of everyone else". I see. This guy is a Vampire. So he can transform into bats and do some scouting, huh? Asia also had a small dragon with blue scales, Rassei. It appeared in her hand. The child of a high-ranking and rare dragon――the Sprite Dragon――is Asia's familiar. It is small enough to hold in her chest for now, but when it grows up, it will become a monster more than ten metres long, which is impressive.
"Gah~". ......Like always, it still has the same cheeky roar and eyes, I thought to myself as I stared at it with half-open eyes, but... "Gah~". Together with a roar, it fired a thunderbolt! Gugagagagagagagaga! Electricity ran through my body, numbing me violently! "Nuwaaaaaa!" ......I'm the only one who gets hit by its lightning, and my whole body is scorched black...... Like always, this guy can read my mind. Male dragons don't like the same sex, or so they say...... "Rassei-kun! You mustn't do mischief!" Asia scolded him, but the little dragon only rubbed up against his Master's chest and acted spoilt. ......Damn you, Rassei, enjoying Asia's breasts after you electrocuted me! "So, Buchou, what will we do this year?" Kiba asked Buchou if she intended to participate in the tournament. Buchou said, "Let's see......", crossed her arms and thought for a moment, then looked at Asia. When Asia noticed that Buchou was suddenly looking at her, she was doubtful. Buchou held the document between her fingers and said. "Asia, you should participate in the tournament. If it is your Sprite Dragon, it might do quite well". Asia was astonished to hear this.
"R-Rassei-kun and I...... is it?" "Yes, it's a good opportunity and there are a couple of classes, you should go to the beginners' class. It's all about the experience. Akeno, can you get her registration ready?" "Ara ara, Asia-chan and Rassei-kun would certainly do well in the tournament. I understand, Buchou". So, the Two Great Onee-samas decided by themselves! "E......eeeeeeeeeeeeeh!?" Asia raised a cry of surprise while holding Rassei-kun on her chest. Thus, Asia & Rassei were forced to participate in the familiars' tournament.
Part 2 However, we thought Asia would be worried if she suddenly entered the competition. "Let's do some special training until the day of the tournament! Wouldn't that be better, Asia?" "Y-Yes, thank you very much, Ise-san!" I had come to the back of the old school building with Asia in tow. "......I'll support you". "Of course". "That's right!" Today is a holiday, so Koneko-chan, Xenovia and Irina were accompanying us. Buchou and Akeno-san have some important things to do, so they could not attend the training, but they wrote down a training plan. Based on this, Koneko-chan is supposed to teach Asia as a supervisor. "......There are several kinds of games in the tournament, but there are two main types of games that will take place in the tournament that we will be participating in. The obstacle match and the battle between familiars". Koneko-chan explained this to us by holding up just two fingers. It's an easy-to-understand tournament. Obstacle match and combat! "In short, it's all about the combination with the familiar, isn't it?" When I said this, Koneko-chan nodded.
Koneko-chan read the training plan given to her by Buchou. "......The training plan given by Buchou follows that too. Xenovia-senpai, Irina-senpai, bring the obstacles, please". Before Koneko-chan could ask for it, Xenovia and Irina carried a lot of things. "Poles, various kinds of balls, hoops for rhythmic gymnastics, etc.". "I've even brought a jump rope string! Do we need a balance beam too?" Obstacle equipment. I guess we'll start with these. So the training began immediately. "Here we go, Rassei-kun!" Asia told Rassei, who was in her arms. Rassei floated in the air and avoided the volleyball that Koneko-chan had lightly thrown at him. "That is no good. You must catch it well or pass it to your Master". Koneko-chan instantly gave him a no-no. "......That little dragon is floating in the air, so I think it will take part in the competition for the flying-type familiars. If that happens, the judges will be looking at its behaviour in the air, so just floating around will be bad". Indeed, Koneko-chan is probably right. If you're floating around, it won't be a competition, and you'll probably lose a lot of points. "Rassei-kun! Do your best with me!" "Gah~". The little dragon responds to Asia's crisp voice, but...... Like always, it makes a squeaky noise with no discernible expression. ......I don't know whether he will do his best or not.
After that, although Asia had to correct his movements several times, Rassei's movements against obstacles gradually improved, and after an hour, he was perfectly able to move as Asia wanted. He could zigzag between the poles, pass the ball to Asia and even go through the hoops. He's a quick learner! As expected of a Dragon's kid. He's clever. Then all that's left to do is... "I think he can handle the obstacles. And now is it combat, huh?" Xenovia stated this with admiration. Yes, I think so. I think it's time to move on. Koneko-chan responded, and her familiar, a white cat appeared in her hand. "......Let's let him fight with Shiro". Koneko-chan & Shiro stood in front of Asia & Rassei. "......I don't know if I can handle Rassei-kun well enough to f-fight and I'm afraid that his thunderbolts will hurt Koneko-chan's Shiro". Asia anxiously said. Asia is too kind at heart and is probably worried about whether she can use her familiar in battle. And to be honest, Asia probably doesn't even want to make Rassei fight. And she's even worried about her opponent's familiar. Koneko-chan, perhaps sensing her feelings, gave her an intense look. "......Asia-senpai, I understand your hesitation regarding the use of Rasseikun in combat. However, a familiar sometimes has to take a stand and protect their Master at the risk of their own life. When sent out on reconnaissance, the familiar must also be strong enough to protect themselves. So they should acquire a certain level of strength. Besides, my Shiro is not so weak that a
single thunderbolt can defeat them and I am sure they will avoid it before it hits them". Oh, to think Koneko-chan could appeal to Asia so passionately...... Suddenly, Koneko-chan bitterly smiled. "......I used to hesitate to use Shiro like Asia-senpai, but Buchou told me the same thing I just said to you". ――――! I see. Koneko-chan had the same problems with her familiar as Asia did. At that time, Buchou spoke passionately about it. I think the words she just said were also words from Buchou. That's why she left this to Koneko-chan today. When Asia was strongly encouraged by Koneko-chan, her...... eyes, which had been full of hesitation until a few minutes ago, began to glow with the fire of a fighting spirit. "I understand. You're right. Rassei-kun and I must become stronger together! Koneko-chan! Please!" Asia, now fired up, finally confronted Koneko-chan & Shiro together with Rassei. Thus began the confrontation between Rassei and Shiro. "Rassei-kun! Thunderbolt!" "......Shiro, dodge it". Rassei, whose body radiated light, shot a thunderbolt at Shiro. However, Shiro nimbly avoided it. I see. That white cat is swift. "......Shiro, attack when you see an opening".
Against Shiro, who was moving at high speed, Rassei seemed to be doing his best to follow it with his eyes. Then, when Rassei showed an opening, Shiro hit him with its body. Xenovia, who was watching this, let out a breath of admiration. "Even a small cat can move so much depending on how you use it. I'm starting to want a familiar too. I would like to use a strong monster and make it fight". ......This is Xenovia's typical way of thinking. She only thinks about power. Well, I want a familiar when I see something like this too. I mean, I'm sure I'll have to get one sooner or later...... "Aren't both of you going to get familiars?" Irina asked, but....... "When I try to get one, I usually end up in a bad situation and it's all ruined......." I shrugged my shoulders and let out a sigh. ......Oh, the slime that melts clothes and the tentacles that sip women's fluids....... The comrades of my soul that I wanted. If I seek them, they will surely die. That's how it was meant to be. Fate has made me and them incompatible. "Phew, I'm tearing up now". Driven by sad thoughts, my eyes sparkled with tears. Xenovia and Irina had a question mark "?" over their heads. ......Speaking of which, these two didn't go to the Familiars' Forest, right? ......My memories of that forest are sad, you know? "RasseI-kun! Hauu, avoid and thunderbolt!"
Asia and Rassei were struggling. I was thinking about my familiar, but I'll just watch over Asia and the others this time.
Part 3 Then, the day of the tournament arrived. We, the Gremory peerage, transferred to the Underworld through a magic circle and arrived at a huge dome venue that existed in a certain place. "I'll be cheering for you in the bleachers". Starting with Buchou, our friends told Asia and me that, and we parted in the aisle in the hall. I accompanied Asia as her assistant. It seems like up to one assistant is OK. I'm supposed to be helping her as the representative of our peerage. To be honest, I thought it would be better for Asia to be with any of the other members who have a familiar, but Asia wanted me to be her assistant, so everyone decided that it would be me. After registering for the beginners' class, we went to the venue. The competition hall was crowded with trainers and the various kinds of familiars participating in this event. From flying familiars to giant ones! There were cute familiars and scary-looking familiars too. Wow, everyone uses all sorts of creatures as familiars, huh? I could use this as a reference for the future! But I'd rather have a lewd familiar or a girl as a familiar! "Hauu, there are so many people here". Asia was a little put off by the vast number of people, but Rassei―― "Gah~".
He looked the same as ever. Maybe this guy doesn't know what it's like to be nervous. 『Well then, I'd like to start with the obstacle course!』 They made an announcement in the avenue, so we moved over there. The competition was quite simple. Under the direction of the judges, the contestants challenged the obstacles set up at the venue. There was also a program where the participants were free to use the tools provided and show themselves to the judges. "Oh, it is not like that!" "Tsk, not like that! Not that way, this way!" Many trainers were unsure about giving instructions to their familiars. Maybe because this is the beginner's class, many devils were a little unreliable when giving orders to their familiars. Among them―― "Rassei-kun! Pass me the ball!" "Gah~". "Rassei-kun, pass through this ring!" "Gah~". Asia and Rassei were showing an outstanding combination! "That little Dragon is perfectly doing what its Master told it to do". "Moreover, it's the rare Sprite Dragon! ......I'm amazed she was able to get it."
They attracted the attention of other familiar trainers in the audience. The presence of Rassei was probably a rarity, but Asia's successful use of it was probably impressive. When I was thinking, 'If this is the case, I don't think I have a role to play.......' "Isn't that the lewd Devil-kun!?" I heard a familiar voice and turned to look. "I've got you!" There was the Familiar Master, Zatouji-san! It has been a long time since I have seen this person! "It's been a while. Are you also participating in the tournament, Zatouji-san?" Shouldn't it be against the rules for this person, who is a Familiar Master, to appear in the beginners' class? I thought so, but... "Normally, I wouldn't appear in the beginners' class, but I thought it would be appropriate for this guy's first stage". Zatouji-san pointed towards his feet. There was a jelly-like creature that shone in seven colours! It is wriggling! Is it a slime? "This guy is a rare slime recently discovered! Its name is Rainbow Slime!" Zatouji-san explained while making some poses. It's a very fitting name. "This Rainbow Slime is a monster that only appears in a specific hour and place, you know? Furthermore, research has shown that this thing's stamina, attack power, defence power, special abilities and speed are all high! He's a great slime and I'm looking forward to seeing it breed in the future!" I-Is that so...? As usual, it seems like he has a strong obsession with familiars...
"If it has the opportunity to battle against that Sprite Dragon, let's both of us do our best!―― I would be happy if you could say this to that blonde beauty! Then, let's go get it!" With that said, Zatouji-san went somewhere else with his slime. ......Somehow, I have a bad premonition about this...... 『The combo of Player Asia Argento and Rassei is a marvellous combination!』 While I was sighing, Asia's achievements reached my ears. The obstacle match ended, so we moved on to the battle competition... "――And as I expected, things became like this". Watching from below the arena, I was lamenting with half-open eyes. As Asia & Rassei ascended the arena, their opponent was... "I get it! It seems like we have this kind of fate!" It was Zatouji-san and his Rainbow Slime! What can I say, as expected......! I could only say that about the combination of these two! I felt we had a bad fate the moment we met earlier! "I have quite the cute young lady as my opponent, but I'm not going to go easy on you!" What an immature declaration from the Familiar Master! 『Battle start!』 With the announcement of the start of the battle, battles began in various arenas set up in the hall!
The other players had already started their battles. And so Asia vs Zatoujisan also started their battle! "Rainbow Slime, I choose you! Start with flames!" Zatouji-san gave instructions to his slime! "Dodge it, Rassei-kun!" Rassei heard Asia's order and lightly avoided it in the air, but Zatouji-san and his slime moved on to the next attack! "Use an ice attack now!" The Rainbow Slime changed its body colour from red to blue and this time froze the stage! A pillar of ice rose from below and tried to knock Rassei from the air! Rassei avoids that too, but... That slime not only generates flames but also ice from its body! Zatouji-san fearlessly smiled. "This Rainbow Slime possesses the seven attributes of fire, ice, wind, earth, thunder, light and darkness, making it an exceptional individual among slimes! It is also known for its resistance to these attributes! Let's show them that it can withstand even the thunderbolt of a Sprite Dragon! What the hell! That slime has all kinds of attributes! It changes its body colours according to the attribute it will use! ......Moreover, it is also resistant to lightning strikes—a tricky opponent for Rassei. We have the advantage in evasion ability....... but things will turn bad if we are forced into an endurance battle! "Rassei-kun! Use thunderbolt!" Asia also gave instructions, but...... the opponent's slime changed its body to yellow and didn't seem to take much damage from the lightning strikes. It must have strengthened its resistance to lightning strikes. What a terrible compatibility!
"Hauu..... W-What should I do......?" Asia was struggling to decide what to do with her next attack. I was about to advise Asia to wait until her opponent showed an opening, but Zatouji-san ordered his slime sooner than that! "Now, it's about time we finish it! Rainbow Slime, use your dark attack!" As soon as he gave that order, the slime's body turned black! Somehow, this form had an eerie, disgusting atmosphere! The blackened slime spat out a pitch-black gel-like substance. Rassei effortlessly avoided it too, but the avoided gel flew past this arena and into the neighbouring arena. The black gel-like substance splashed onto the female trainer in the next arena. "W-What is this......?" The woman suspiciously tried to get rid of the gel, but...... her clothes gradually melted off! And then, in no time, all her clothes melted away and she was completely naked! "N-Noooooooooooooooooo!!" The screams of the woman echoed in the hall! Oh, her plump breasts are on full display! I've saved them in my brain! Or rather, what the hell is that gel! Is that a dark attribute attack? The darkness attribute is w-wonderful! Although it was rude, I had my eyes shining brightly. The man in question, Zatouji-san, had a bewildered expression on his face, though. "H-Hey! I ordered a dark attack! Why are you producing a liquid that melts clothing!"
It seems like the slime's action was unexpected for Zatouji-san too. So that slime also possesses the ability to melt clothing, huh? If he succeeds in breeding it, I'd love to have one of those slimes! Eventually, the slime spits out the gel on its own, even though no instructions have been given! That gel――fell on Asia! "Kyah! ......Auu, m-my clothes are melting!" Asia's clothes are slowly melting! My cute Asia is in danger of being completely naked right in front of my eyes! I c-can't forgive him! I couldn't stand still, so I went up to the stage to try to help Asia, but reflected in my vision was the figure of a small Dragon emitting an odd aura. Its small body was covered with a lot of electricity, and its eyes were filled with anger and fighting spirit! ――The attack on its Master may have brought Rassei's anger to its peak! "Gaaaaah!" Rassei, whose roars typically sound emotionless, roared in anger! The little Dragon is emitting so much power that everyone on this stage was overwhelmed for an instant! Then, Rassei aimed the tremendous thunderbolt clad all over its body at the slime and unleashed it! Bigagagagagagagagagagagaga! The thunderbolt was so mighty that it covered the Rainbow Slime and the entire arena! What appeared after the lightning flash was gone was――the figure of a blackened, charred slime.
"Oh no! Rainbow Slimeeeee!" Like that painting, [The Scream], shouted Zatouji-san, who was also hit by the thunderbolt. ......That slime, even charred black, is still twitching. That's a lot of vitality! But I guess it's unable to fight. I feel it's incredible that it still seems to be alive even after the powerful lightning strike it received just now. As expected of a rare and highly capable slime...... I got caught in the crossfire too and I'm scorched black! Thus, this match was―― 『The combo of Player Asia Argento and Rassei are the winners!』 It was a victory for Asia. "To get third place overall in the tournament in your first participation, you're amazing, Asia, Rassei". Later that day, in the clubroom, Buchou praised Asia and Rassei. After that, the tournament continued, and in the end, Asia achieved a fantastic third place overall in the beginners' class. Well, from what I've heard, Buchou and Akeno-san have also won higher positions in tournaments. Still, Asia's performance has been fantastic! "Yes, thank you! It's all thanks to you, right, Rassei-kun?" "Gah~". Rassei was being hugged on Asia's chest and spoiled by its Master. Yeah, yeah, both Asia and Rassei are amazing. I'd love to be in a familiar tournament one day, too. When that Slime of Zatouji-san breeds, I'll get one too...... gufufu!
"......I don't think a lewd slime like that would live long even if you get one, Issei-senpai". Koneko-chan clearly declared so! "I thought so". I wonder if they'll discover a slime with immortal attributes this time! That's what I strongly hoped.
Life 7. He’s Going to Cheat on Me This Week?
Part 1 "......Ise". "...... It seems like he's having fun". "......As I thought, he isn't interested in his kouhai". "............This is a lie, an illusion......" Buchou, Asia-chan, Koneko-chan, and Akeno-san said with clouded faces and trembling voices. The ones speaking before my eyes, I, Kiba Yuuto, were the women of the Gremory peerage, who looked even more nervous and envious than ever before. Hiding behind poles and shadows around town, we were steadily staring up ahead. We were following a couple. The couple was composed of our friend Hyoudou Issei and a female student from Kuoh Academy. Yes, Ise-kun was going out with a woman who is not directly related to the women of the Gremory peerage here. This was a big problem for the women of the Gremory peerage. Let's go back in time a little. It happened after the School Festival, and the match against Sairaorg Bael ended. When I was alone with Ise-kun in the clubroom, suddenly, he said this: "Hey, Kiba. ......There are many things that I don't understand about girls".
He said so, sighing. I was sure that he was sighing because of Rias-Buchou, who he had confessed to a few days ago and she accepted his confession. However, there has been no fight or discord between the two, as far as I know. So, I found Ise-kun's comment a little suspicious. ......Could it be that something happened with another girl from the Occult Research Club? After all, there are only girls with feelings towards him in our club. Ever since Ise-kun saved her life, Asia-san has loved him with all her heart. Akeno-san was helped to overcome her painful past by Ise-kun. Koneko-chan gained courage from Ise-kun after he encouraged her to fight against the fear of her power. Xenovia, who at first chased Ise-kun only to fulfil her desires after becoming a Devil, but before she realised it, she was touched by his gentleness and fell for him with all her heart. Was it for Heaven, herself, or was she just going with the flow? Irina-san also fell for Ise-kun, but I don’t know even one of her reasons. Ravel-san saw the image of Ise-kun as her hero when he defeated her brother. And then there's Rias-buchou, who truly loves Ise-kun, who protects her at the risk of his life. There are many women with feelings for Ise-kun. He also noticed that those other than Buchou have been trying to appeal to him, but… it seems like he isn't skilled enough to respond to them yet. So he cannot conduct himself like the Harem King he wants to be. But that is just like him. Since he has reincarnated as a Devil, whose lifespan could be described as infinite, if he perfectly achieved his objective of becoming a Harem King in about six months, he would have fulfilled his goal too early. So his future enjoyment of it would be drastically reduced.
My sword master (who is a Devil) also told me that devils reincarnated from humans tend to live in haste. They live for a long time, so if they aim to achieve their goals early, they will have too much time left and will be in great trouble. It is not like burnout syndrome, but it tends to cause a lack of emotional ups and downs. Hence it is probably wiser for reincarnated devils to live slowly and enjoy their lives. I can understand that too. However, whenever I see Ise-kun talk about his dreams with a perverted expression, it makes me think that he isn't going to burn out when his goals are fulfilled, but rather just move on to his next ambition earlier. Maybe those girls are attracted to him because he makes others think of him like that. If you were to spend some time with Ise-kun, something fun would happen. After all, even I think so. Well, about this thing Ise-kun asked me, at that time, I responded, "I don't know who you are worried about, but if you talk more with that person, you may understand her better, you know? I mean, women like to talk, right? So I think just listening to them will change your understanding of each other". He said: "Hmm, I see" when he heard my opinion, nodded once and left the room. At that time, I thought: "Did he make Buchou angry? Or was Asia-san influenced by someone else and did something unexpected?" I peacefully imagined their interactions such as that. However―― It happened two days after that. Other than Ise-kun and Koneko-chan, all the other members were already present in the clubroom, then Koneko-chan appeared with a clouded expression. Everyone was uniformly surprised at the change in her appearance, so Buchou asked on behalf of all of us.
"What happened, Koneko? For you to come with such a face...... something happened, right?" We became worried when we saw Koneko-chan's expression. After all, she's our cute kouhai. Koneko-chan is normally expressionless, so it’s hard to figure out what she's thinking, but she had a clouded expression on her face right now...... Did something big happen? Koneko-chan murmured this in a low voice. "......Ise-senpai was talking happily with a woman who isn't from this club". Hearing these words, the first to react was―――Akeno-san. The tray and teacups she was carrying were dropped on the floor, making a loud noise. She had been smiling as usual until a few seconds ago, but now her expression had suddenly clouded over, and she was so shocked that she sat limply on the floor. While the other girls didn't react to that extent, they were shocked and speechless. Rias-buchou exhaled heavily, her hand shaking as she held her teacup, she did her best to stay calm and asked Koneko-chan. "......S-So...... who is the woman......?" Buchou, your voice is trembling. She's pretty panicked, huh? She is trying her best to keep her expression normal, but what is going on in her heart is unfathomable. After all, she and Ise-kun have just told each other about their feelings. Koneko-chan said again, with her voice subdued. "......Kamo Tadami-senpai from the second year". Kamo Tadami――. I also know this female student. She's mine and Ise-kun’s classmate and one of the few students of our school that knew about the existence of devils (about us and the Sitri peerage).
As I recall, she came from a family of Onmyoji users. I heard that she seems to know the techniques and has been performing exorcisms. And that she came to this school, which is ruled by devils, because she wanted to create a link between them and us, and also because she was curious and thought it would be "interesting". She didn't stand out in her school life and integrated herself with the ordinary students...... Hearing about Kamo-san's information from Koneko-chan, Buchou sighed. "......I know that girl. She is from a family of Onmyojis, right? ......B-But, why, with Ise......?". Buchou said bewildered., Xenovia then stood up and said, "Proof is better than speculation! Let's go and see for ourselves! This is....... He must be cheating!" The women of the Occult Research Club all stood up hearing her words and following Koneko-chan's guidance, they left the clubroom. ......The only ones remaining in the clubroom were Gasper-kun and me. We looked at each other's faces. "......Yuuto-senpai, it would be better if we went too, right?" "Well, let's follow them for the time being. I'm a little interested too". I'm sure he isn’t the kind of person who would do something like this...... But it looks like it's going to be a bit fun. Guided by Koneko-chan, we arrived at the outskirts of the old school grounds. Even we don’t come very close to this place. It was probably the edge of Kuoh Academy. The trees were thick and the area had a slightly gloomy atmosphere even in the daytime.
We walked in a large group, hiding our presence until we came to a small opening in front of us. A place appeared where a man and a woman were leaning against a tree and talking happily. The boy is of course Ise-kun,. The female student with the long pigtails is Kamo-san. She had almond eyes and a slender body, and different from ordinary students, she didn't have many openings. Both Ise-kun and Kamo-san were versed in supernatural abilities and would be able to sense a slight presence, so we decided to watch over them while suppressing our presence as much as possible. Koneko-chan hides by using her Senjutsu and thoroughly disappears with her Ki. She said, "Just now, on my way to the old school building, I sensed that Issei-senpai was coming this way instead of towards the clubroom, so I followed him...... Then I saw him with Kamo-senpai......" As expected of Koneko-chan, a Senjutsu user. Well, she could sense him by his smell too. Buchou and Akeno-san, who have recently been polishing their ability to hide their presence, just silently stared at the man and woman in front of them. "......I've learnt this hiding technique so that Akeno and the others wouldn't find me. But no way, did I think it would be useful in such a situation......" "......Ara ara, I also got used to this kind of hiding technique, you know? I can also use a small amount of Senjutsu like Koneko-chan......" It seems like these two learnt some amazing things. Everything was made possible by their "maiden love" mode, though...... Regardless of why they learnt it, it seems that I, as a technique type, would have it a bit easier if they used that in our battles. Nothing would change even if I said that in this place, though. ......Sometimes I feel that the Gremory peerage members aren't using their powers well.
I also looked at Ise-kun and Kamo-san. Ise-kun and Kamo-san seemed to be having a good time chatting. Konekochan, who has good hearing and Akeno-san, who knows a little about lipreading, captured the contents of their conversation. "......How is it, Koneko, Akeno?" Buchou asked them. The two girls'...... faces became even more clouded. "They are talking about their hobbies, what they usually do and other such things". "......I've never had Ise-kun talk to me like that, asking me about my favourite manga or film…,". Both Koneko-chan and Akeno-san were extremely shocked, and their voices were shaking. It seems that Ise-kun and Kamo-san were talking like an innocent couple. Hearing this, Asia-san put her hand over her mouth and became teary-eyed. "......Hauu, after leaving Rias Onee-sama and us behind, Ise-san is having such a good time with another woman...... N-No, this must be some kind of misunderstanding… but, but, maybe, he got bored of us...... Uuh! Lord, what am I to do?" Xenovia hugged Asia-san's shoulder and said with distant eyes. "Take a close look at that, Asia. That is what we call an『affair』. That guy, usually he's always saying that he isn't popular, but he threw us away and is secretly doing well by himself. Well, I guess this is also one of the hidden qualities of the man we love. I mean, he's incredibly attractive after all, so if you were a woman, you'd fall in love with him――". Xenovia began to talk in a small voice. Was she belittling Ise-kun, or was she praising what he did? It was unknown from her words. Next to her, Irina-san said.
"Ise-kun even made an Onmyoji fall. T-This is amazing. Even though normally it wouldn't be strange for him to be exorcised like an evil spirit". On this side, it seems like it was also a mild complement rather than jealousy. In a way, is it okay to say that they are confused? "......I wonder in which number I'm going to be placed". It was Ravel-san, who was counting on her fingers and thinking seriously. ......For the time being, I sympathise with you, Ravel-san. "I've heard that a honey-mouthed man is more popular with women and has more experiences than a very handsome man. Unexpectedly, it seems like Isekun will be one of them. Somehow, this is a bit impure". Rossweisse-san, who had rushed to the scene at some point, also said so. And then, the reaction of our『King』, Buchou was――. "......Is this cheating? I'm still a bit unprepared and surprised to encounter a situation like this so soon after I made him mine...... But I am the next head of the Gremory household. I don't know how far I can go if I'm upset by something like this. For now, I'll have a quick chat with him later". Buchou was still a little bewildered, but at least she was regaining her composure more than most of the girls who adored him. The girls who couldn't yet shake off their agitation all nodded their heads at the reassuringly strong statement of Buchou. I saw that and got a little glimpse of the future life of the Gremory family. I see. It will be Buchou who will be thoroughly in charge of the girls.
Part 2 On the night of that day, Gasper-kun and I were visiting the Hyoudou residence for some reason. Usually, Gasper-kun and I live together in a mansion near Ise-kun's house. For them to ask us to visit at such a late night, something big must have happened. ......And then something big happened. At least for the girls. After Ise-kun fell asleep, Buchou and Asia-san got out of bed and moved to an empty room on the upper floor of the Hyoudou residence. There, the Occult Research Club members, including Gasper-kun and I, had gathered. Everyone was here except for Ise-kun and Azazel-sensei. The women sat in a circle in the middle of the empty room and waited for Buchou's opening words. "Tomorrow, Ise will go out. Alone". At these words, all the women said in unison: "That's fishy". Then, the women immediately leaned forward and started to discuss this and that. "......Everyone looks so serious. Even though we rarely talk to each other so enthusiastically......." Gasper-kun mumbled this besides me. Gasper-kun and I decided to watch the girls’ gathering from a corner of the room away from the circle. To be honest, it seems like they could do without us, but Xenovia said, "This is a big deal for the Gremory peerage, or rather, a big deal for the Occult Research Club. So it's only natural that you guys should be at the
meeting". And so they called us here in such a half-forced way. Tonight, Gasper-kun and I will be watching in the form of observers. After all, Ise-kun is the emotional support of our peerage, so this is certainly a big case, but...... is the truth really that urgent? There is no end to my questions. Buchou continued by saying, "A while ago, I deliberately asked him on the bed, [Do you have anything to tell me?]". "How did he respond?" Irina curiously asked. Asia-san, who should have been listening on the same bed with Buchou, said with a clouded expression. "......[There's nothing], was all that Ise-san answered". Everyone heard that and said, "That's not right", "He's hiding something!" "Ise didn't look directly at me when he answered me back. When he's like that, he's definitely hiding something. I understand something like that. Above all, he didn't even look at my breasts when we were on the bed and turned his head to the side without moving his gaze to them. That is just too unnatural". Buchou said this while nodding, like a wife talking about her husband. Akeno-san blurted out with a fragile, melancholy expression. "......I used to enjoy the idea of an affair because I was dealing with Rias, Asia-chan and the women who live here. But I don't know why, when I found out that he was getting along with girls other than the Occult Research Club girls, I instantly felt sad...... and frustrated...... I guess I was such a jealous woman, huh?"
Akeno-san was confused by the changes in herself but revealed them honestly. The other girls also said, "I get it!", "I understand that feeling!" The other girls agreed with her. I wonder if that's how it is. I'm a boy, so it's a bit hard for me to empathise with that. ――And then, a certain someone opened the door and appeared. "I've heard the stories, guys. Finally, that guy also got popular with human girls, eh?" It was Azazel-sensei who entered the room. ......Where did he hear about it? Eavesdropping? Even if that was the case, where did he hear about it? Like always, he is still an elusive Fallen Angel Governor. Sensei broke into the circle and addressed the girls, saying. "You've made a mistake, you know that? You know, a man gets bored if he tastes the same thing all the time. It's the same with food and love. Sometimes you just want to secretly eat something different". Sensei's bluntness caused Akeno-san and Rossweisse-san to raise their eyebrows displeased. "Azazel, could you not put our love and food together?" "That's right, Azazel-sensei! How can a shameless Governor like you talk about love!" But Sensei sighed, shook his head, and declared. "What a virgin says has no persuasive power. Listen to me, a man who has built countless harems until now". Buchou hit Sensei's head with a paper fan when he was about to say something. Buchou exhaled and spoke to everyone again. "Tomorrow, when Ise goes out, let's go after him. It's a classic, but I think it's the best solution. I mean, the wives around the world hire detectives to catch their husbands cheating on the spot, right? It's the same thing. We have to
move our feet and see with our own eyes. I don't think it will be too late to question Ise after that". All the women responded to Buchou's words with an "Uh-huh"...... Really, I guess it's confirmed that Buchou is in charge of this group of women. Buchou appears to shine brighter than when discussing games and tactics. ......Ise-kun, the Gremory peerage ladies, seem to show their true worth when they love and hate you more than when they are fighting or playing Rating Game matches. I watched from the sidelines and wondered if I could somehow harness this energy for something else.
Part 3 The next day, we started to move as soon as Ise-kun left. We followed him, taking great care not to be detected. I recall that something similar happened on a date between Akeno-san and Ise-kun. ......I guess we shouldn't be concerned about it? Everyone was disguised so that they wouldn't be recognised even if they were seen. Buchou was even wearing a black wig to avoid being recognised due to her distinctive crimson hair. ......It seems that investigating the affair of the boy she loves is more important than her prized crimson hair. That is really reassuring because this part of her is just like an ordinary woman of her age. In a cafe in the town, Ise-kun was sitting at a window seat. He looked around with a fidgety look and was constantly looking at his watch. He is probably waiting for his date. However, he's surprisingly calm about that. I've heard that he is not so used to dating. We were hiding in the shadows on the other side of the river, watching the interior of the café. ......We are a big group, so we split into several smaller groups. Really, there are too many people for an affair investigation. I was in a group with Buchou and Asia-san and we were hiding behind a building. Buchou had braced herself, but looked somewhat nervous and Asia-san was on edge and restless from the start. Either way, they are probably tense and waiting patiently for the woman to appear. It would have been better if no one had come, but sadly, a woman, Kamo-san, came to Ise-kun's seat. She is dressed in a beige blouse and black skirt. They sat at the same table and started talking over a cup of tea. ......Next to me, Buchou and Asia-san's expressions were becoming more and more