At this moment, everyone broke out in cold sweat, their expressions turning grave one after another.
They had come to realize that Ryuya's speculation was not mere imagination. There was a very real possibility that it could actually happen.
The Holy Swords belonged to the faction of God and the Angels. If they were used by Fallen Angels to attack Devils, then the Angel faction would inevitably be implicated, even if it was nothing more than a simple act of framing.
When that time came, if something happened to their beloved little sister, Rias's brother and Sona's sister, the two Maou, would undoubtedly descend. And that was likely the very situation the mastermind behind all of this wanted to see…
As for what exactly the other party intended by drawing out two Maou, that remained unknown for now. But once matters involved beings of that level, there was no need to think further. It was bound to be something that affected the entire Three Factions.
"Would someone really go that far…?" Koneko couldn't help but mutter softly.
If that were truly the case, even with Rias and Sona working together, they would not be able to control the situation.
Ryuya pressed his lips slightly. "This is only my guess. Don't get too tense."
He said that, but Rias had no choice but to take it seriously.
"Your reasoning makes sense. It looks like I need to get in contact with Sona."
After a brief moment of thought, Rias turned her gaze toward Koneko.
"Koneko, I have a task for you. Go and track those two Holy Sword wielders. Keep tabs on their movements."
"Understood."
The silver-haired girl accepted the order. Ryuya gave her a slight nod.
"Be careful. If anything happens, contact us immediately."
"Got it."
Koneko rarely smiled, but this time she gave Ryuya a faint one, clearly enjoying his concern.
She set off immediately. Tracking and reconnaissance were her specialties, so assigning the task to her was entirely appropriate.
Watching as Rias also departed, Ryuya then turned to Akeno.
"Can I ask you for a favor?"
"Ara ara? If I remember correctly, this is your first time asking me for help," Akeno said with a slightly surprised smile.
"Is it? I don't really like asking others for help, but this seems like something you're best suited for," Ryuya replied with a small smile.
"Hehe, if you put it like that, it would be quite rude of me to refuse~" Akeno smiled gently. "So, what would you like me to do? As long as it's something I can manage, I'll help you wholeheartedly."
"Thank you, Akeno. Could you teach me how to use flight magic? The situation is unclear, and I want to learn it as quickly as possible. It might come in handy soon."
Ryuya made his request earnestly. He believed that learning flight magic would help improve his combat capabilities.
Akeno noticed the seriousness in his expression. That sense of determination made her look at him a little longer, something stirring faintly in her heart.
He was always this passionate.
Perhaps that was why he improved so quickly.
Hehe… what a charming boy.
"Hmm, as for flight magic, you already have Devil wings, so it shouldn't be too difficult for you to learn. You just need to properly control the flow of your demonic power."
Akeno thought for a moment, the smile on her face deepening.
"I can use a meditation ritual to help you learn the magic faster."
"That would be perfect. The sooner I learn it, the better," Ryuya thought to himself, feeling that having connections really did make things easier.
Hearing that Ryuya was going to focus on learning magic, Asia smiled softly.
"Then I'll go prepare lunch."
She turned and left the room, while Ryuya followed Akeno into another room.
Ryuya was told to sit down first, while Akeno headed into the bathroom to begin bathing, saying it was part of the preparation.
This left Ryuya somewhat confused. What kind of meditation ritual required such formality? It even involved bathing and changing clothes beforehand…
Before long, Akeno finished and stepped out, smiling gently.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
Ryuya turned his head to look, only to see that Akeno's usual high ponytail had been let down, her long hair still damp and clinging to her yukata.
More importantly, the yukata was completely soaked, clinging to her body and faintly revealing what lay beneath.
After giving her a brief once-over, Ryuya quickly realized that under that thin layer of fabric, she wasn't wearing anything at all.
So there was really nothing underneath…
At this point, who needed a sniper? Even the kitchen staff could see everything…
Those red beans and little butterfly… anyone who saw them would be dazed…
So what kind of meditation ritual was this supposed to be?
With her hair loose and her entire being radiating a dangerously alluring charm, Akeno at this moment truly looked like a bewitching temptress capable of captivating one's very soul.
It was incredibly seductive.
"I'm ready. Let's begin."
"Akeno… why did you get your whole body wet?"
"Hmm? It's just water poured over my body for the sake of the ritual. Is something wrong?"
"…Nothing. It actually looks quite nice like this." Ryuya smiled calmly, his expression composed as he looked at her.
After all, this wasn't his first time. The last time they had soaked in the hot springs together, he had already gotten a good look.
"Come, take off your shirt and hold me. Once the ritual begins, carefully feel the flow of magic within my body. I'll guide you, so focus on sensing that feeling of floating."
Akeno extended her arms, signaling for Ryuya to embrace her.
Ryuya understood. To transfer magic power, physical contact was necessary. While holding hands could work, broader contact would naturally be more effective.
So he removed his shirt and embraced Akeno, immediately feeling the softness of her body.
Perhaps because she was completely soaked, her body temperature felt noticeably higher.
The moment their skin touched, Ryuya could sense the surging, overwhelming magic power within her.
As Rias's Queen, Akeno was incredibly powerful. Unless Ryuya used his trump cards, his own magic power was nowhere near comparable to hers.
"Here we go."
Akeno spoke with a gentle smile, first demonstrating the flow of magic. After repeating it several times, she guided her magic into Ryuya's body, leading him through the process of circulating it as he learned the spell.
Before they realized it, their bodies had begun to float, the two of them embracing as they slowly spun in midair.
"Control your magic and follow the path of mine…"
As Akeno spoke, her hand moved across Ryuya's back, pressing against the points where magic gathered.
"Is this how everyone usually learns flight magic?" Ryuya asked curiously.
"Hehe, of course not. Didn't you say you wanted to learn quickly? Then this kind of direct guidance is the fastest way," Akeno replied with a soft smile.
Ryuya pressed his lips together slightly. "…Doesn't that mean you're sacrificing a lot?"
"Hm? What are you saying? I quite enjoy this," Akeno said with a smile. "Didn't you know? I actually quite like you."
As she spoke, she tilted her head slightly, gently taking his ear between her lips and teasingly licking it.
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