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The storm had subsided, but the room still carried the chaotic scent in the air.
"Ha… Ha…"
"Evil… Devil, you devil!"
Jeanne D'arc's beautiful body was marked with the traces of violation and she looked at Tenraku with fear in her eyes. She felt like she was going to break. She was being broken by this devil!
"Yes, I am a devil," Tenraku replied. "But from now on, I will be your master, your god…"
Leaning close to Jeanne's ear, Tenraku whispered wickedly.
Although his voice was calm, it sent shivers down Jeanne D'arc's spine!
Her body had been "tormented" to the extreme, and endless despair and panic surged through her. Unable to hold on any longer, Jeanne D'arc's body went limp, and she fainted.
Standing up, Tenraku licked his lips, savoring the moment with a look of satisfaction.
Indeed, she was the reincarnation of Saintess Jeanne, and she was quite delicious!
He dressed her in clothes and snapped his fingers.
"Tenraku-Sama." Appearing in an instant, Semiria bowed to Tenraku.
Naturally, she noticed Jeanne D'arc beside them, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.
"Train her well. I want her to return to being the real Jeanne," Tenraku commanded.
"If you don't know how to train her, go and ask Katerea." Tenraku gave the order as he caressed Semiria's cheek.
"Yes, Tenraku-Sama." Semiria respectfully replied while blushing even more.
Although she felt some sympathy for Jeanne, since it was Tenraku-Sama's command, she could only apologize…
…
"Tenraku, Asia, Xenovia, do you have any plans today?"
On a weekend morning, everyone was having breakfast together when Rias suddenly asked.
"We don't have any plans. Why?" Tenraku and the other girls looked at Rias with confusion after they spoke.
"You all know that the relations between the three major powers, Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils, have eased up lately. The territories under my jurisdiction have also welcomed the presence of Fallen Angels and the Church camp."
"A few days ago, I was invited to visit one of the Church's bases. The manager of that base is a very interesting person. When I returned, he specifically asked me to invite all of you to visit as well."
"Since you don't have any other plans today, why don't you go and take a look?"
Setting down her knife and fork, Rias explained to Tenraku and the other girls.
"The manager? What kind of manager is this? Do we know him?" Tenraku asked, his face showing a hint of curiosity.
"For now, it's a secret. You'll find out when you meet him," Rias blinked mischievously and replied. Her gaze lingered on Xenovia, her mouth curving into a barely noticeable smile.
Although Tenraku wasn't particularly interested in some Church base, since Rias had mentioned it and they didn't have anything else to do, Tenraku, Asia, Xenovia, and Irina eventually decided to go and see.
After finishing breakfast and taking a short rest, Tenraku and the girls arrived at a suburb near a wilderness in the neighboring town, as indicated by Rias. There stood a church with a towering cross.
Kuoh Town and some of the nearby towns were under Rias' jurisdiction. In the past, when the relations between the three major powers were tense, no other power's base was allowed to appear in their territory. This showed the efforts of Sirzechs, Azazel, and Michael were not in vain.
"Do you miss it, Asia, Xenovia?"
Seeing the complex expressions on Asia and Xenovia's faces, Tenraku smiled and asked.
Although Irina had once been a member of the Church, she was just a pseudo-believer due to certain circumstances. When she left the Church, she was the most relieved. So, even when seeing the sacred church that believers held in high regard, she didn't feel as complicated as Asia and Xenovia. She still had an elf-like peculiar expression.
"Mm, a little…"
Snapping out of their thoughts, Asia and Xenovia nodded.
They did feel a bit nostalgic, but as they said, it was just a slight feeling.
They no longer believed in the deceased deity they had once worshiped. The one they believed in now was right by their side…
Tenraku smiled faintly, not paying much attention to it. Seeing that Asia and Xenovia had calmed down, he walked with the girls toward the church.
A strong chill greeted them as they got near the church. It was the Power of Sacredness emanating from the church, rejecting Tenraku and the others as devils.
If they were low-level resentful spirits or monsters, they would likely be purified and eliminated. However, this rejection had no effect on the powerful Tenraku, Irina, and Xenovia. Even Asia, who was relatively weaker, could endure it.
"Who goes there?!"
The doors of the church suddenly opened, and a group of clergy and nuns emerged, all of them on high alert, guarding against Tenraku and the others.
Although the relations between the Church and the Devils had eased up, the sudden appearance of the opposing faction in front of their own headquarters still made them nervous.
"I am Kamiya Tenraku, and these are my companions, Asia Argento, Xenovia, and Shidou Irina. We have been invited to visit your premises. You can confirm it with your manager," Tenraku introduced himself and the others with a smile, while the clergy and nuns who heard him were astonished.
"Kamiya Tenraku, the host of the Two Heavenly Dragons?!"
"Asia Argento, the former exiled Saintess, I've heard of her."
"Xenovia, Irina, they were both powerful Holy Sword users in the Church!"
Whispers spread among the clergy and nuns, and they were all greatly shocked. Having stopped Cadre Kokabiel, defeated the legendary God Loki, and earned numerous merits in the battles against the Khaos Brigade, both Tenraku and the girls had gained considerable popularity among the major powers.
Seeing these figures, who had only existed in stories before this moment, with their own eyes, it was no wonder that the clergy and nuns were shocked and excited.
"Your Excellency, the Red Dragon Emperor, what brings you to our Church?"
A middle-aged clergyman stepped forward and asked with a nervous expression on his face. Although he was probably twice Tenraku's age, he was still nervous and hesitant in front of Tenraku.
"Didn't I just say it? We have been invited to visit. If you don't believe me, you can go and confirm with your manager," Tenraku shrugged and replied.
"Alright, please wait a moment, everyone."
Fearful of provoking Tenraku's displeasure, the middle-aged clergyman quickly ran into the church to confirm.
As they waited bored, the other clergy and nuns continued to observe Tenraku and the others, whispering among themselves. Tenraku even noticed several nuns casting him looks of fervent admiration.
Perhaps sensing their impropriety, a few nuns quickly lowered their heads, deeply repenting and praying to their Lord in their hearts.
"Please follow me."
Not long after, the middle-aged clergyman came back, seemingly having confirmed with the higher-ups. He respectfully invited Tenraku and the others.
Without saying much, Tenraku and Asia followed the middle-aged clergyman into the church. They passed through corridors, climbed stairs, and arrived in front of a room.
It seemed that the middle-aged clergyman didn't want to spend too much time with them. After leading Tenraku and the others to the room, he quickly excused himself and left. However, Tenraku and the girls didn't mind.
In front of them was a large door, engraved with various heavenly inscriptions and adorned with a cross relief. It was an imposing door, indicating that an important figure resided in this room of the church.
"Please come in."
Tenraku was about to knock on the door, but a woman's voice came from inside the room.
The voice was very pleasant and young-sounding. Based on Tenraku's experience in recognizing people by their voices, she should be quite outstandingly beautiful.
Without saying much, Tenraku pushed open the door and entered with the girls. Inside, they saw a nun with her head covered by a hood, standing there with a smile, waiting for them.
Tenraku, Asia, and Irina were fine, but when Xenovia caught sight of the nun's face, her mouth dropped open in shock.
"G-Griselda!"
To be continued…
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