"Erica is my subject, so this matter ends here."
"Understood."
"It seems our worries were a bit excessive. Sorry to have bothered the King."
With the situation clarified, Amakasu Touma understood that the organization's concerns were unnecessary, so he felt relieved.
Mariya Yuri, who was standing nearby, blushed and apologized to Abel, "I'm very sorry about what just happened."
Looking at the two, Abel waved his hand.
"It's fine, I don't care about these things. Also, there's no need to be so formal. I don't care for these courtesies. We can interact as ordinary people."
Abel said, looking at Mariya Yuri, "Then, let me reintroduce myself. Abel Astaroth, an ordinary King. I hope we can become friends next time we meet."
These words made Mariya Yuri's face flush. Just as she was about to say something, Abel disappeared from his spot.
Looking at where Abel had disappeared, Amakasu Touma smiled and said to Mariya Yuri, "Yuri, it seems this King's style is a bit different from the Kings you know. However, I wonder if you are interested in transferring to Kuoh Academy?"
...
Evening arrived.
An abandoned church somewhere.
As the door opened, dust filled the church, which had not been cleaned for a long time.
Two people in white cloaks were walking. One of them had something wrapped in bandages, resembling a cross, on her back.
They looked at the church.
"It's really desolate."
"Yes. When I was little, many people liked to come here to the church. I didn't expect it to be abandoned after all this time."
The two pulled down their white hoods, revealing their faces.
One was a girl with brown twin tails, and the other had short blue hair with a green streak at her forehead.
They were Irina Shido and Xenovia Quarta, the Holy Sword Wielders of the Church.
Since three of the seven Holy Swords were stolen by the Fallen Angel Kokabiel, the two accepted the mission given by the Church to subjugate the Fallen Angel and recover or destroy the Holy Swords.
"Speaking of which, they're really slow. Is this the agreed-upon location?"
"Of course, it's correct. After all, this is where I lived when I was little."
Looking at the dilapidated church, the two sighed, then began to clean it up a bit, making it barely habitable for them for one night.
In an inconspicuous corner, a crow watched everything, then left the place.
...
At the same time, at Abel's house.
"Sona-sama, cheer up. Snatch Abel-sama."
"Oh my. President, you must cheer up. Strive for Abel-sama to belong to us tonight."
"Lucretia, cheer up. You can't lose Master."
Sona, Rias, and Abel's Peerage stood around, cheering for their companions.
In the center, Sona, Rias, and Lucretia were playing Old Maid.
Lucretia had just been introduced to everyone. With her personality, it was easy for her to get along with them.
The rules of the game were simple: whoever won first would have the right to Abel's company tonight.
After all, there were many wolves and little meat, only this way could it be fair and just.
"Sona, we let Abel have you yesterday, you're not allowed to snatch him from us today."
"That won't do. As devils, we must be a bit greedy. And as someone bearing the expectations of my Peerage, I won't give Abel to you, Rias, and Lucretia."
"Really, to use Master as a stake? Then as his Peerage, I will not hand over Master."
Abel, as the person in question, was lying on Tiamat's lap, happily watching this scene. Anyway, he wouldn't lose out no matter what.
However, he didn't expect that Lucretia would get along with Rias and the others so quickly.
Meanwhile, Tiamat, Grayfia, and Elsha watched them play with smiles.
Why not compete?
Please, only children do such things. They were all mature adults, so of course, they would go straight for it.
And would they dare to stop her?
Don't underestimate the strongest people in the world.
Just as the game was heating up, Kanae's familiar, a crow, flew in through the window ans landed beside Abel.
"How is it, little one?"
"Two strangers came into the church. One of them was carrying something that looked like a cross on her back."
Listening to the crow's report, Abel nodded.
Xenovia and Irina, two Holy Sword Wielders.
Yuuto's matter should also get back on track.
He checked the time, it was time to rest.
"Alright, everyone."
Abel clapped his hands and said, "For my physical and mental health, I've decided to spend the night with Tiamat."
As Abel spoke, everyone looked at him with resentful eyes, but of course, everyone was understanding. When it's time to rest, rest. The person is here and won't run away.
When Tiamat heard Abel's words, her eyes lit up. He had delivered himself to her.
Tiamat made a shushing gesture to everyone. Everyone knew what was going on and didn't make a sound. According to the schedule, it was already Tiamat's turn.
"Alright, Abel, get some rest early."
"Abel-kun, see you tomorrow."
"Master, get a good rest."
Just like that, everyone left the living room with smiles and went back to their rooms.
Grayfia and Elsha said to Tiamat, "Don't go too far."
Tiamat gave an OK sign.
And so, the last two also left.
"Tiamat, I'm out of here first."
Abel said, intending to leave, but was suddenly held by the shoulder by Tiamat.
"Master said he'd spend the night with me."
For some reason, Abel felt a slight pain in his kidney at this moment.
"Cough cough! I was just kidding."
Abel awkwardly waved his hand, preparing to escape, but was held firmly.
Oh no!
He stiffly turned his head, gulping as he looked at Tiamat, whose eyes had hearts in them.
"Uh... I said I don't want to, is that okay?"
"It's too late."
Tiamat smiled and continued, "Abel, my room has something good. Wanna see?"