At that moment, Rachnera was at a loss, unsure of how to react.
She had just been forcefully kissed by a man who also wanted to claim her for himself.
To be honest, this wasn't entirely a bad situation for Rachnera. In this world, there were few who were not averse to the Arachnids. Even those who seemed indifferent on the surface often harbored secret disdain.
"Rachnera, from now on, you belong to me. Do you have any objections?"
"Are you joking? I'm not Shianus. How could I possibly submit to a human?"
"How many times must I tell you? I am not a human."
With that, August activated his House of Demon transformation, revealing his true demonic form.
The sheer overwhelming power radiating from him was akin to a natural disaster, immediately paralyzing Rachnera. The terrifying aura, capable of destroying everything, instilled the deepest fear in her as a living being.
Even Shianus was taken aback, never having seen this side of August.
"From now on, I am your master. Do you understand?"
"Yes, master."
The rule of survival of the fittest was deeply ingrained in all living beings. With August possessing the power to dominate her, Rachnera had no choice but to bow in submission, with no room for resistance.
August pointed a finger, channeling a dark force directly into Rachnera's body.
"This dark seed will allow you to harness dark magic, but remember, if I desire, you will be consumed by darkness."
"Rachnera understands."
Feeling the immense dark magic within her, Rachnera was both awestruck and fearful. The experience of 'greatness' only heightened her fear.
August's decision to acquire Rachnera was straightforward. Unlike Shianus, who was a centaur, Rachnera was a spider maiden—a creature that, if left unchecked, could cause trouble. This acquisition was a strategic measure.
Satisfied with his unexpected haul of magical creatures—both a centaur and a spider maiden—August noticed that the addition of Rachnera had slowed their progress, but it was of little concern.
As evening fell and darkness enveloped the forest, August decided to call it a day.
"You two, come here. I'll take you to a new place."
Shianus and Rachnera followed, and August transported them to his private world.
In a flash, they found themselves in a completely unfamiliar place, leaving both women stunned, particularly Rachnera. Such a method of travel was beyond her imagination.
"Your Highness~"
At this moment, Laura approached. She was slightly surprised to see Shianus and Rachnera.
In the world of High School DxD, there were many races, but monster maidens were nonexistent. The only creatures were either humanoid or monstrous in shape, and seeing half-human, half-animal beings was unprecedented.
"Take them and see to their needs. Have them join us tonight."
"Understood, Your Highness."
August then headed towards the World Tree seedling. Arriving in his private world, he first went to check on the World Tree.
Meanwhile, Shianus and Rachnera watched Laura cautiously. Though she appeared calm, their instincts warned them of her potential danger.
"Follow me, please."
Laura led them to a newly constructed manor in the private world, complete with modern facilities. August had moved many things from High School DxD here, including electricity, making it quite advanced.
"May I ask your name?"
"These centaur ladies, I am Laura, the maid of Your Highness."
"Your master is quite an important figure, isn't he? Why do you refer to him as 'Your Highness'?"
"Don't you know?"
"I am Shianus. As for my master, he hasn't mentioned much."
"Indeed. Your Highness is the current lord of the House of Demon race in the Underworld and one of the few Satans of that realm. He is also a friend of Lord Lucifer."
Laura's revelation stunned the two women profoundly.
"The lord of the House of Demon race in the Underworld? A Satan? A friend of Lord Lucifer?"
They exchanged glances, astonished. What was initially perceived as a wealthy second-generation turned out to be a top-tier powerful figure.
In this world, demons and Satans existed, and both Shianus and Rachnera, hailing from remote regions, were scarcely aware of the affairs of their own world.
Following Laura into the manor, Shianus and Rachnera were like country bumpkins stepping into the city. Everything around them seemed foreign and exorbitant; every object appeared to be of immense value. The sight of it all left them utterly bewildered. It was evident that they were in the presence of someone extraordinarily wealthy.
Rachnera took it in stride, but Shianus was particularly shocked. She had witnessed August casually produce ten thousand gold coins, an amount that clearly signaled immense wealth.
"Please follow me. This is the bathing area. Remove your clothes and clean yourselves. The master does not like any unpleasant odors during his personal time," Laura instructed, glancing at Shianus, acknowledging her centaur nature.
However, the two women latched onto one particular aspect of Laura's statement: "personal time."
"Um, did you just say we're expected to join the master?"
"Yes, the master specifically requested that you both attend to him shortly."
"Wait—"
Shianus and Rachnera were suddenly at a loss. Were they truly expected to offer themselves to a man?
They were far from prepared, especially Rachnera, who had merely attempted a surprise attack and now found herself entangled in this bewildering predicament.
"This is a fortunate opportunity. In the entire Underworld, many noble ladies would desire to earn the master's favor," Laura remarked.
"Is the master so popular?" Shianus asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Absolutely. The master is the sole heir of the House of Demon lineage. At a young age, he has already attained the rank of Satan and has the potential to reach legendary status akin to the Transcendents. Moreover, becoming pregnant would be an extraordinary elevation."
Laura spoke from the heart. For anyone, pregnancy in this context was considered a monumental step, akin to reaching the pinnacle of success.
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