After sending Asia back to my apartment, I was left alone with Rias, who had been staring at me for quite some time. Her eyes held an intensity that was hard to read.
Being handsome is sometimes a sin, I thought to myself, observing Rias, who seemed to be looking at me with more than just casual interest. Rias looks like she's already in love with me.
"Oh, dear, stop being a narcissist," Death's voice suddenly echoed in my mind, her tone sharp with displeasure.
"Are you still mad about me calling you a cuck?" I replied internally, half-amused.
"I am not a cuck," Death retorted sharply. "And I don't appreciate you saying that."
"Oh, my love, you just can't admit it, can you? Did I mention that you're also a masochist?"
"I am NOT," Death snapped, her voice rising in indignation.
"Is that so? Then is it my imagination that you get excited when I'm rough with you?" I teased, unable to resist poking at Death a bit more.
"You really enjoy testing your limits, don't you, dear? If you continue like that, tonight Neuronist will be in your bed to become one with her one and only Lord."
"You wouldn't dare," I said, feeling a chill run down my spine. The mere thought of Neuronist in my bed was enough to terrify me. Her voice echoing in my mind, "Please take my first time, which I was saving for you," while her tentacles wrapped around my arms was a nightmare I didn't want to experience.
"Oh, I would," Death responded with a smirk in her tone. "So, do you still want to keep pushing me?"
I sighed, knowing when to back down. "Alright, alright, I'll stop. Just... no Neuronist, please."
Rias, noticing my brief distraction again, raised an eyebrow. "Are you okay, Alex? You seems little pale."
I shook off the unsettling thoughts and nodded. "Yeah, just a bit distracted. Let's focus on the matter at hand."
Rias gave me a curious look but didn't press further. "There's something I need to know. Why did you give Asia to me? You could have given Asia to Sona, and she could have also turned her into a Devil."
The reason? Huh, let me think. Probably because Asia was in your peerage in the original story. But I can't tell her that now, can I?
"Maybe because Issei and Asia are friends, and I thought it would be easier for her to adjust if she had a familiar face around," I replied smoothly.
Rias nodded thoughtfully. "That makes sense. Having someone she knows and trusts will help her transition. Thank you for considering that."
"Besides," I added, "your peerage feels more like a family. I think Asia needs that kind of support right now."
Rias smiled warmly. "I appreciate your trust in us, Alex. We'll take good care of her."
I returned her smile, feeling a sense of relief. "I know you will. And if you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask."
Rias looked contemplative for a moment. "There's something else, Alex. Why did you really take Issei with you to fight the Fallen Angels? Was it because you already knew that Issei possesses the Sacred Gear, the Boosted Gear?"
Her question caught me off guard. I had hoped she wouldn't pry too deeply into my motives. But Rias was perceptive, unlike her original Rias.
I thought about it for a moment, deciding to blend truth, "You're right, Rias. I suspected that Issey might have a powerful Sacred Gear. When I saw her potential, I knew she needed to be challenged in order to unlock it. The fight with the Fallen Angels provided that opportunity."
Rias narrowed her eyes slightly, "So you put her in danger to make her stronger?"
"It wasn't just about making her stronger," I said, "It was about showing her what she's truly capable of. Issei has a lot of potential, but she needed a push to realize it. And I was there to make sure she didn't get hurt."
Rias seemed to consider my words carefully. "You seem really knowledgeable about Sacred Gears. Even I didn't know that Issey possessed the Boosted Gear, but you seemed sure about it."
"Let's just say I've developed an eye for spotting potential. When I saw Issey, I sensed there was something special about her. It was a calculated risk, but one I believed would pay off for her in the long run," I said.
Rias sighed, her expression softening slightly. "Even though it made me angry that I was unaware of the fact, I can't deny that she has become stronger. For that, I am truly grateful, Alex."
I nodded, appreciating her honesty. Then she continued.
"So, about our upcoming hunt for stray devils. When do you want to start?"
"Whenever you're ready," I replied. "Just let me know the details, and I'll be there."
Rias smiled. "Great. We'll head out this evening. It's about time we cleared out some of these nuisances."
She paused for a moment, as if considering something, then looked at me with a thoughtful expression. "Alex, I have a request. Would you be willing to give my peerage some pointers? Your knowledge and experience could be invaluable to them."
I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the request. "You want me to train your peerage?"
"Not train, necessarily," Rias clarified. "More like share your insights and strategies. You've demonstrated a deep understanding of sacred gears and combat tactics. Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated."
I thought about it for a moment. It was a good opportunity to become close with Rias's team, especially with Koneko and Akeno.
"Alright, I'd be happy to help. When would you like to do this?"
Rias's smile widened, clearly pleased with my agreement. "Anytime you like."
"Alright."
"Thank you, Alex," Rias said sincerely. "This means a lot to me and my team."
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