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"What's wrong? Come on, let's have a baby."
"...Are you completely oblivious to the atmosphere?"
Badr had no doubt that Xenovia was about to drag him into a public spectacle.
Apparently, Xenovia didn't care about the situation at all. Even with the tense atmosphere, she could utter such words without batting an eye.
Badr was speechless, admitting defeat to Xenovia's unwavering determination.
Rias and the others, upon hearing Xenovia's declaration, were also taken aback.
They couldn't hold back any longer. Rias and Akeno immediately stepped forward, snatching Badr from Xenovia's embrace.
"Even though I know you wouldn't do anything reckless, Badr, what exactly did you mean by 'having a baby'?"
Rias forced a friendly smile.
But... it was terrifying.
That smile was truly frightening!
"Exactly! Badr, you shouldn't be that easily swayed. What kind of negotiation led to the topic of having children?"
Akeno's smile remained gentle, but the dangerous aura hidden beneath it sent shivers down one's spine.
People with gentle smiles like Akeno-senpai were the scariest.
Badr, caught in a ridiculous situation, was pulled away from Xenovia by the two women, maintaining his composure.
"Well, would you believe me if I said I was completely passive throughout the entire conversation?"
Koneko stepped forward, her expression unchanged. She lifted Badr horizontally with ease and headed towards the door.
Badr was left speechless.
...He really wished Koneko wouldn't use her superhuman strength in situations like this.
Seeing Badr being carried away, Xenovia remained persistent.
"I'll still come to you to have a baby whenever I get the chance. Please be prepared."
"That's fine, but I hope you'll respect the principle of first come, first served," Badr replied calmly as Koneko carried him further and further away...
Thus, another unstable element was added to Badr's harem...
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Nightfall.
After dinner, Badr was on the phone with Mai Sakurajima.
This had become a routine. They would call each other almost every day, except when they met in person.
However, due to the situation with Mai and Nodoka Toyohama, they hadn't had much time to connect recently. Since Mai had taken over Nodoka's role, her schedule had become incredibly packed.
"Mai, you've been working so hard."
"It would be more helpful if you could resolve this issue sooner," Mai replied calmly.
Like Badr, she was generally calm and collected, often displaying a maturity beyond her years.
However, there were times when she would show slight signs of distress, and during those moments, she was incredibly adorable.
"It's not the right time yet. We should be able to settle everything on the day of the commercial shoot. Please bear with it for a few more days, Mai."
Badr comforted his girlfriend with a gentle smile in his voice.
"Don't make Nodoka cry," Mai warned, her voice still calm.
"I'm not that barbaric."
"I'm telling you not to be too gentle with her! Girls can't handle that, you idiot."
Mai scolded Badr gently.
"...I don't think the words 'gentle' and 'me' belong in the same sentence."
Badr chuckled, unable to recall ever being genuinely gentle.
"Who knows? If it's you, Badr, you're probably doing things that are incredibly gentle to others without even realizing it."
Mai's tone was certain, but Badr himself couldn't find any evidence to support her claim.
"I'm a devil, Mai."
"I know."
"So, I'm definitely not gentle."
"That's for the best," Mai replied calmly. "I don't want to share you with my sister."
"But what if I accidentally make her cry?"
"Then I'll step on you."
"Understood. Then I'll do my best to make her cry."
"I'll be wearing shoes, by the way."
"I'd prefer it if you didn't wear any."
"We'll see how you perform. I'll consider it."
The call ended, and Badr stretched, a smile playing on his lips.
He returned to the castle's living room, where Rias and the others were gathered.
"Finished talking to your little girlfriend?"
Rias voice held a hint of displeasure.
"I've been spending plenty of time with you all, haven't I?" Badr calmly sat down beside Rias.
"I'm not bothered by you seeing other women."
"Oh my, if you say so, then I won't hold back!" Akeno said with a sly grin.
"You can't. You'll completely corrupt Badr," Rias snorted.
Akeno chuckled and shook her head. "Even though you say that, I'm still taking Badr somewhere tomorrow."
Badr turned to Akeno. "Is something the matter?"
"Yes, after I reported your progress with the Saint-Devil fusion to the higher-ups, someone requested to meet you."
"Who?"
Akeno smiled faintly and uttered a name: "Michael, the Archangel."
"Archangel Michael..." Xenovia gasped. "Why would he want to see Badr?"
Rias frowned. "Could he have some ulterior motive...?"
"I doubt it," Badr said calmly. "If he wants to see me, he must have informed your brother."
"That's right. According to Sirzechs-sama, it will be greatly beneficial to Badr in his current state."
Akeno smiled, revealing what she knew.
"...Is that what my brother said?" Rias pondered for a moment before smiling. "If that's the case, then you two should go tomorrow. I'll arrange a day off for you."
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The next day, Monday.
As agreed, Badr didn't go to school. Instead, after using a teleportation circle, he found himself at the foot of a mountain.
A shrine was said to be located at the mountain's summit, though it had been long abandoned.
Ascending the stone steps, Badr observed his surroundings, sensing a significant energy fluctuation, a blend of Sacred power and demonic power, which struck him as odd.
Reaching the top of the steps, a torii gate came into view.
It was indeed a shrine, a place where devils like him were strictly forbidden to tread.
Yet, at this moment, Badr felt no sense of threat.
"Welcome, Badr."
A voice called out. Standing beneath the torii gate, dressed in a miko outfit, was Akeno Himejima.
"Akeno."
Badr greeted her softly, approaching with a gentle smile. "As I thought, you look beautiful in that outfit."
"Oh my, hearing you say that makes me very happy."
Akeno stepped closer, linking her arm with his, and pulled him into a kiss.
After a while, Badr patted Akeno's back, breaking the kiss.
"You didn't call me here just for some undisturbed intimacy, did you? Rias would be furious."
He chuckled, taking Akeno's hand as they walked towards the shrine.
"Hehe, Rias is also with Sirzechs-sama, finalizing the details for the upcoming meeting. She'll be joining us later."
"I see. Is Michael waiting for me inside?"
"Yes, let's go greet him together. This way."
"You seem quite familiar with this place," Badr asked casually.
Akeno's expression momentarily darkened, then she gave a sad smile.
"I lived here for a while. After the previous priestess passed away, the shrine was left unattended. I asked Rias to help preserve it."
Badr had heard rumors that Akeno possessed Fallen Angel blood. Seeing her in a miko outfit, he had already suspected a connection to the shrine, and now it seemed his suspicions were confirmed.
Led by Akeno, Badr arrived at the shrine's main hall.
"You must be Badr. We finally meet."
A calm and gentle voice echoed from the sky above the shrine. Golden light erupted, as if a beam of Sacred light had descended from the heavens.
Within the dazzling golden radiance, a resplendent figure materialized.
Bathed in golden light, white wings spread behind him, stood a handsome young man in a luxurious white robe adorned with gold, a golden halo floating above his head.
A golden halo and white wings...
These were the unmistakable signs of a true angel.
The young man smiled serenely and extended his hand towards Badr.
"Greetings. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Michael, the Archangel."
The Archangel Michael.
Badr smiled. The Archangel commanded all angels. In this era where God was extinct, he was arguably the highest-ranking being among the angels.
He shook Michael's hand and naturally followed him into the shrine's main hall.
The Archangel before him possessed immense power, but Badr was no longer a pushover. Even if he couldn't win in a fight, escape was certainly possible. Moreover, he now had the backing of the devils; there was no need to be afraid.
"Archangel Michael, I wonder why you've summoned me?"
Standing beside Akeno, Badr addressed the Archangel with a smile.
"Actually, I wanted to give you this."
As Michael spoke, a sword materialized before him, radiating a pure white aura, floating serenely in the air.
Badr's eyes narrowed as he observed the sword emanating holy energy.
"This is also a Holy Sword-class weapon, isn't it?"
"You must have heard of Saint George. This was the weapon he wielded, the Holy Sword known as the [Dragon Slayer], Ascalon."
Dragon Slayer!
The mere mention of the name sent a chill down one's spine, a feeling of icy suffocation emanating from the depths of one's soul.
Dragons existed in this world, beings practically on par with Gods.
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