### Morning of the Duel Day ###
In a luxurious room that could put the most extravagant suites on earth to shame, an emperor-size bed held four sprawled-out occupants. Rather, one wolf-dog, two ladies, and a man.
The man, Rudra, had a body that seemed carved by the gods themselves—broad shoulders, a masculine chest, and a physique that exuded a protective and comforting vibe.
Any person would feel safe in his embrace. He lay in the middle, his muscular arms clung to by two beautiful women, both of whom were devoid of clothing.
"Mmhh..." The lady on Rudra's left stirred, stretching her body languidly. Finding the presence beside her too comfortable to resist, she buried his hand between her ample chest and nestled her head into his neck, inhaling his scent deeply.
Her movements woke Rudra. He yawned and blinked against the sunlight pouring in from the window.
Trying to raise his arm, he found it restricted. He turned to his right and saw Sera, his wife, a black-haired beauty with cute lips and a perfect nose, nestled close to his neck. His arm was lost in her voluptuous chest.
"Heh," he chuckled softly at his wife's sleeping habits. She looked perfect, despite the drool seeping from her lips. If not for his restricted arm, he would have kissed her right then.
With a sigh, he turned to his left and froze. His brain short-circuited as he desperately tried to stop his eyes from wandering to the reddish-pink tips of Miu's breasts.
*Inhale*
*Exhale*
*Inhale*
*Exhale*
'No, no! Sleep, little Rudra! This is about my image!' Rudra mentally chanted, taking deep breaths to control himself. After a moment, he calmed down and remembered the events of the previous night.
They had thrown a party to welcome Miu, his girlfriend, moving in. They got drunk and ended up in the same bed. But he distinctly remembered wearing boxers and a sleeveless vest and making sure Sera wore a transparent nightgown with black panties and a strapless bra. Miu, he remembered, was dressed by Sera into a nightgown as well.
Yet, now they were all naked. Rudra started to sweat. He was sure it was one of Sera's pranks. It wasn't that he wasn't allowed to touch Miu, but it was too soon to cross that line. Miu, despite her attempts to hide it, had a slight fear of men, not surprising given her experience in the idol and model industry in Japan.
*Hmm...*
As he was lost in thought, Miu groggily opened her eyes. She sat up in bed, not yet noticing the two people beside her. She stretched her arms, and Rudra, from the sidelines, saw her two "Milk~melons" defying gravity.
Once fully awake, Miu looked around the unfamiliar room, becoming alert. Sensing movement beside her, she turned around robotically.
"Good morning, honey," Rudra greeted her with an awkward smile.
Miu's eyes travelled from his face to his chiselled chest and abs, and further down to his lower body, which was uncovered as the blanket had slipped off due to her movements. Her face and neck turned bright red with shame and shyness, yet her eyes remained glued to the sight.
*Ahem*
Finally, reality caught up with her, and she let out a dumbfounded sound.
"Eh...?!"
"Kyaaaaaaa!!"
She covered herself with the blanket and rushed out of the room, nearly stumbling as she raced towards the bathroom.
After she left, Rudra sat up, palming his face and laughing nervously.
"Hahaha... What a beautiful way to wake up in the morning."
He covered his wife with another blanket he magically produced out of nowhere and got up to freshen up.
×××××
After a wild homecoming party filled with more drinks than anyone could count, Rudra, his wife Sera, and his lover Miu woke up in Rudra's colossal bed, without a stitch of clothing between them. Despite the shocking situation, nothing inappropriate had happened, but the mystery of their missing clothes hung over them like a cloud.
In the dining room of Rudra's castle, everyone gathered for breakfast, cooked by Rudra himself. The atmosphere was tense and awkward. Rudra, completely clueless about how to handle the situation, had never found himself next to a naked woman who wasn't his wife. Lost in thought, he noticed Miu sighing across the table.
*Sigh* (too nervous to eat)
Miu had a different train of thought entirely. She was fidgeting, on the verge of speaking but then closing her mouth each time she was about to say something.
She vividly remembered waking up in the nude next to a man in his bed and her mild phobia had caused her to flee the room hastily.
The silence in the room was palpable, broken only by the clinking of cutlery.
Sera, unable to tolerate the tension any longer, spoke up dramatically.
Sera: "Will you two just stop it already? You're acting like you were caught in an affair."
Sera: "And Rudra, you need to be more proactive. Otherwise, this girl will keep running for the rest of her life."
Miu: "How! Rude…" (mumbling shyly while hiding her face)
Sera: "Ha…!!"
Despite Miu's quiet voice, nothing could be hidden from these magical beings, and Sera heard it clearly.
Sera couldn't understand how Miu could be so naive. If she kept running from her feelings and advances, she would never find love, especially with a dense guy like Rudra.
Sera: "Look, Miu, I get that you have issues with men. But if that problem extends to your own lover, I don't know what will become of you. You need to conquer your fears. If it were any other guy in Rudra's place, you could have kissed your virginity goodbye."
Sera: "Miu, you need to embrace your new life. You're no longer a damsel who needs to sell herself to climb the ladder of success. Believe in Rudra. He may not seem perfect for a shy and introverted girl like you, but if you spend time with him like I have, you'll see there's no one more suitable. His imperfections are what make him attractive."
Hearing Sera's words, Miu felt a mix of shame and motivation. Gathering her courage, she looked at Rudra and said,
Miu: "I-I am sorry! Rudra I… I…" (forgetting what she was trying to say)
Rudra: "It's fine, Miu. I understand. Now let's eat. The food is getting cold." (with a sunny smile)
The rest of the breakfast continued without any awkwardness. They made small talk, which eased Miu's nervousness, making her feel more calm and a little more confident in herself.
××××××
After breakfast, Rudra got ready for school. Today was the big day—the promised duel with Riser Phenex. Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima were buzzing with excitement, especially since the Thunder Princess herself seemed interested.
Miu also prepared for her day. She had a shoot for a makeup cream advertisement, and Sera, always bored easily, decided to tag along for some fun.
Meanwhile, Natasha Romanoff, or Nat for short, the AI created by Rudra, was knee-deep in plotting a grand business model. Her digital brain whirred with complex strategies and market analyses.
The castle they called home was an impressive structure, brimming with mana. Without Rudra and Sera's knowledge, this mana was causing bizarre phenomena that would certainly blow their minds once discovered.
As Night approached, the world-devouring Fenrir, was set to accompany Rudra to the underworld. The anticipation was exciting.
Everyone gathered in the hall to say their goodbyes. Rudra gave each lady a loving kiss on the lips. Miu hopped into the sleek, black Bugatti Sera had randomly bought. The car was a beast, and Miu was momentarily dumbstruck by its sheer coolness.
Miu: "Whoa, this thing is wild! Are you sure it's safe?"
Sera, sporting a straw hat and a toothpick in her mouth, looked effortlessly hot in her gangster look.
Sera: "Chill, Miu-chan. This baby purrs like a kitten. Let's roll."
Rudra watched them drive off, locking the door behind him. He walked to Kuoh Academy, playing with Night along the way. They stopped to help an elderly lady cross the street.
Old Lady: "Thank you, young man. Such a gentleman."
Rudra: "No worries, obaa-san. Have a great day!"
At the academy, Rudra noticed the student council president, Sona Sitri, and her vice-president, Tsubaki Shinra. Though they seemed human, he knew better. The world was far more diverse than it appeared. Humans weren't the only sentient beings; the underworld was filled with devils and fallen angels, while heaven housed angels straight out of the Bible.
Both the Student Council and the Occult Research Club (ORC) were hotbeds of supernatural activity as well as hotties. The ORC president, Rias Gremory, was the heir to her house and the younger sister of the strongest Crimson Maou, Lucifer. Sona Sitri, likewise, was the heir to her house and the younger sister of Maou Leviathan.
As he continued to Kuoh Academy, Rudra felt a mix of anticipation and confusion. The upcoming duel with Riser Phenex, the constant interactions with supernatural beings,he was eager, yet hesitant. After Miu became his lover his personality has turned a 180 degree, it's like a part of him that was always missing was unlocked.
Rudra: "Alright, Night. Let's get this show on the road."
Night: *Growls in agreement*
As they walked through the school gates, Rudra saw Sona and Tsubaki.
Sona: "Good morning, Rudra-san. Ready for your duel?" She was a little surprised with his changed attitude from super serious to this light.
Rudra: "Morning, Sona-chan, Tsubaki-chan! Ready as I'll ever be. Any advice?"
Tsubaki: "Just try not to get fried by Riser's flames." She said sarcastically, unaware of Rudras power. Sona cringed beside her queen's stupid ego.
Rudra chuckled, giving a mock salute.
Rudra: "Roger that! I'll be sure to bring marshmallows." He Said ignoring her which made her annoyed.
The halls of Kuoh Academy buzzed with the usual chatter. The students, mostly unaware of the supernatural drama around them, went about their day.
Rudra: "Yo, Akeno! Are you ready to see some fireworks today?"
Issei: " Ara~Ara~ ! I've got front-row seats. Don't let Riser roast you too much, alright?" She said seductively, a little bewildered by Rudras personality change.
Rudra laughed, ruffling Akenos hair.
Rudra: "No promises, Akeno-chan."
He continued to his class, the day unfolding with the usual lessons, interspersed with secretive glances and whispers from the ladies. The atmosphere was charged, not just with excitement but with the undercurrent of supernatural energy that permeated the school.
As the final bell rang, signalling the end of classes, Rudra headed to the ORC clubroom. The room was a mix of modern and ancient, with high-tech gadgets alongside relics and magical artifacts.
Rias: " Hmph!"
Rudra: "Did she eat something bad? Why is making a face like she in constipation?."
Akeno and Gang: " No ." ( Trying to control their laughter)
Grafiya: " Let's go it will be inappropriate to not show up on time when you are the challenger."
She appeared out of nowhere and declared and without even waiting for a reply a red magic circle was formed, leaving behind the empty ORC club.