Hitagi Senjougahara stared in shock at the scene before her.
Snow-capped peaks layered endlessly, forest streams weaving together.
Such beauty left her utterly entranced.
But soon, ferocious beasts ravaged forth.
In an instant, mountains quaked with ripples; rivers churned like seas.
Beasts rampaged unchecked, destroying all.
"This…"
Eriri snapped awake.
She saw seniors seemingly weeping from pain.
Fear or regret—wails echoed.
"I was wrong—truly wrong."
"We shouldn't have thought a few could challenge Master."
"Next time—more people. Show Master our strength."
Hearing Shiho's faint murmurs, Kaiser sneered coldly.
[Weight Manipulation] + [Rubber Body] + [Iron Body] unified, force concentrated.
Talk big.
Planning greater force against him.
Needed to assert dominance once.
Show rebellion's cost.
Triple skills combined; harmony of waist and stance—overturned.
"Aaah!"
Ear-piercing cries; figures collapsed successively.
Eriri fully alert.
Realized—she'd been dragged in.
Her fault—delayed too long.
Consolation: goal barely achieved.
Shiho kept promise.
Now—her dawdling to blame.
Then, long warm hand reached, cradling her head.
Touch instant; Eriri's pupils shrank.
Dove-like, she dove into Kaiser's embrace.
Impact felt.
"Master, I'll handle cleaning."
Eriri looked up pitifully, ears hot.
Joining comrades' battle—unprepared mentally.
Kaiser gazed into her eyes.
"No good. Strength needs strong mind."
"Stepped forward—don't lag. Right, Eriri?"
Gentle words dazed her; tears welled.
"Master… you're right… Eriri steps further."
Timid voice resolute.
Kaiser smiled; hand pressed her head.
No hesitation; Eriri responded firmly.
Fully integrated—inner-outer bliss flooded, strengthening joy as tears.
Watching, peerage smiled knowingly.
Kaiser aiding integration—no disturbance.
Meanwhile, Hitagi fully dazed.
Who am I?
Why here?
World gone mad?
She covered face, peering through fingers.
Cheeks burned fiercely.
Nearby motionless Izumi Tomori recovered, approaching Kaiser.
"You…"
Hitagi hesitated, eyes complicated.
Continuing—only she outcast?
Gaze again; Izumi knelt, perfect dogeza.
"Master, Tomori wants continued strength—with comrades…"
Clutched pant leg, face humble, pleading.
Yesterday shattered her inwardly.
Realized Kaiser true deity to worship.
For great god—willing all.
Though body and soul already his.
Kaiser's lips curved at Izumi.
Pinched cheek. "Fine—assist Eriri first. Both fresh Low-Class—strength matches."
"Yes, Master."
Hearing, Eriri yelped.
Izumi's help eased much.
But…
Always assistant.
Role reversal—oddly shameful.
Master's command—unopposable.
[Experience 15]
[Experience 36]
[Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Race: Progenitor Devil]
[Level: LV61]
[Authority: Progenitor Devil Transformation]
[Peerage: Grayfia, Shiho Miyano, Akemi Miyano, Esdeath]
[Skills: Devil Contract, Devil Summoning, Infinite Magic Power, Magic Heart, Magic Gunslinger, Devil's Gun, Devil Mask, Absolute Zero, Corpse Manipulation, Slash, Beast Taming, Ultra-Rapid Regeneration, King of Beasts, Twilight Curse, Light Power, Fallen Angel Transformation, Devil's Brush, Natural Holy Sword Wielder, Rubber Body, Power of Destruction, Eyes of Destruction, Death March, Phoenix Physique, Phoenix Tears, Iron Body, Stealth, Weight Manipulation, Bewitching Eyes.]
Deeper power understanding.
"Finally—breakthrough."
Kaiser sighed.
Post-Transcendent—leveling slowed.
Sensing aura shift, church trio hurried.
"We help too—want aid Master."
Touched.
Today's achievements—his and peerage effort inseparable.
Turned to Hitagi.
"Now only you Low-Class. Need breakthrough help?"
Hitagi snapped back, body jolting.
B-Breakthrough?
Joking.
Retreated steps, twirling hair, stuttering:
"Um, Master, everyone hungry? I'll prepare breakfast."
Kaiser amused. "Then—please."
"My duty."
Hitagi fled awkwardly downstairs.
Thud!
Kitchen; sat heavily, heart pounding.
"Weather… hot."
Fanned burning cheeks.
And damp discomfort.
"Damn weather."
Knife-wielding girl raged helplessly.
…
Afternoon.
Soft sunlight through windows.
Kaiser refreshed into dining hall.
Month's peerage strength leaped.
But he prevailed.
"Master, others?"
Cooking Hitagi eyed complexly.
So long?
Master inhuman.
Wait—devil. Fine.
Kaiser about reply—aura shifted.
[Devil Summoning] glowing.
"Great…"
Kaiser smiled.
"Wonder which world this time?"
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