Rias approached the monster that had already lost its will to fight. She extended her hand towards the creature.
"Any last words?" she asked, her voice cold and authoritative.
"Kill me," was the only response the monster could muster.
"Then disappear," Rias replied mercilessly.
A cruel reply. Typical. But for some odd reason, I started to think she is really hot when she is serious.
DON!
A gigantic black mass of demonic power shot out from her palm. It was so vast that it could cover the entire body of the monster.
The mass of energy devoured the creature, and when it dissipated, the monster's body was gone, leaving no trace.
Just like she said, it disappeared.
Confirming this, Rias let out a sigh of relief. "It's over. Good work, everyone," she said to the club members, her voice now softer and more relaxed.
Everyone returned to their usual selves, the tension from the hunt dissipating.
•••
Issey
Buchou says it to the club members. Everyone returns back to their usual self. So the "Stray Devil" hunt is over, huh?
The fate of the Stray Devils. I don't know what to say. That thing also left its master's side because it had something in its mind...
So this is the battle of a Devil... It was a fierce fight. Along with the Stray Devils, there are still many things in this world I am unfamiliar with.
But there's one thing I'm still especially unfamiliar with, even after all this time: Alexander. Even after we slept together and could be called lovers, I still don't know anything about him. The things I do know about him are things even Buchou and Akeno-san, all others know.
It's strange, isn't it? To be so close to someone, yet feel like they're still a mystery. Alexander's presence is a constant enigma, wrapped in layers I can't seem to unravel.
He's always there when it counts, always ready to lend his strength, but beyond that, he remains an enigma. His past, his true intentions, his feelings—so much of it is shrouded in shadows.
When we're together, it's easy to forget these uncertainties. There's a comfort in his touch, a reassurance in his words that makes me feel secure, even if only for a moment.
But those moments of intimacy only deepen the mystery. Who is he, really? What drives him? Why did he choose to be with me?
Even as I stand among my friends, the aftermath of the battle settling around us, my thoughts drift back to him. His enigmatic nature is a puzzle that gnaws at me, a curiosity that won't be easily satisfied.
I want to know him, truly know him, beyond the surface. But I'm not sure if he'll ever let me in that far.
Buchou's voice breaks through my reverie. "Good work today, everyone," she says, her tone gentle but commanding. "Let's head back and rest."
•••
After returning to the clubroom with Rias and her peerage, I couldn't help but notice the way Rias's expression shifted. There was a hint of seriousness in her eyes, something that indicated she had more on her mind than the successful hunt we had just completed.
"Alex," she said, her voice calm but firm. "There's something I need to discuss with you."
I nodded.
She gestured for me to follow her, leading me away from the rest of the group. We walked down the hallway, the quiet of the academy enveloping us.
Once we reached a more secluded area, she turned to face me, her eyes searching mine.
Don't tell me, she's about to confess her love. It's too soon! I thought, like a shy teenage boy getting his first love confession.
As a mature person, I need to ready for anything and everything the world throw at me. So without waiting, I sent message to Albedo and Yuri to about a potential guest visiting to share a bed with me.
We need to do what we have to do, Right?
So today is the day I clap Rias's cheeks.
Rias took a deep breath. "Alex, you know I am from the Gremory family, right?"
"Of course," I replied, my tone even. Why tell me about her family?
"Because I come from a noble family of devils, I have a fiancé, which my father agreed to," Rias continued.
"Of course, I do not love him or anything, so you don't have to worry about that," Rias quickly added, trying to avoid any misunderstanding.
Worry? Who? Me? Rias, my dear, I thought, trying to hide my bemusement. "Rias, if you don't love him, why are you telling me this now?"
I asked innocently, acting oblivious.
She sighed, her eyes meeting mine. "I don't know if you are dense or just teasing me. The reason why I am telling you this is because I want you to understand the pressures I'm under."
"I need your support, Alex. After seeing you instruct Kiba, I know that if it's you, my peerage can grow even stronger. If I can prove my strength and the strength of my peerage, I might be able to challenge this arrangement."
"Will you help me with that, Alex?" Rias asked, her eyes earnest.
I thought for a few seconds and then asked her, "What do I get in return?" I was just teasing her, of course. I didn't really need anything in return.
Rias blinked, taken aback for a moment, before a small smile tugged at her lips. She got up from her seat, walked over to me, and, to my surprise, leaned in and kissed me softly.
The kiss was brief but full of warmth, and as she pulled away, she looked into my eyes, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. "How about that?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.
For a moment, I was speechless,then, I chuckled softly. "I suppose that's more than enough," I said, a grin spreading across my face.
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