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"Heh… It's truly wonderful having you around. It's so reassuring."
Rias drew close, kissing Badr on the forehead before gently embracing both him and Koneko.
"Be good and don't overwork yourself. I think everyone wants to share the burden with you, and Koneko probably feels the same way, right?"
Badr's face was buried in Rias's embrace, her ample bosom quite prominent in his view.
"Share the burden with me?" He hadn't quite processed her words.
"Yes… You're improving so rapidly that we can't keep up. But everyone wants to stand by your side and fight alongside you."
Rias ran her fingers through Badr's black hair, her voice laced with self-reproach and apology. "It's our fault for being too weak, leaving you to face powerful enemies alone…"
"…So Koneko feels the same way?"
Badr glanced at the sleeping silver-haired girl, a wry smile touching his lips. "Honestly, the reason I'm pushing myself to get stronger is to protect all of you."
"How can we bear it when you shoulder all the pressure yourself?"
Though she rarely voiced it, Rias felt genuine distress for him, often blaming her own lack of strength.
"…Alright, it's not like I'm intentionally trying to show off. I'd be happy if you all grew stronger, but incidents like today's are best avoided."
Badr smiled faintly, gently stroking Koneko's delicate face.
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Morning arrived, and Koneko finally awoke.
After resting and recovering, she was fully restored. Opening her eyes, she found herself lying naked in bed, with Badr and Rias on either side…
She remembered Badr using his power to protect her and help her control her rampaging power the previous day.
"Thank you…"
Koneko whispered her gratitude, her expression softening as she looked at the sleeping Badr.
"You can't do that again. You need to know your limits in training," Rias said, having also woken up. "And you need to apologize to everyone."
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In the living room, Koneko dutifully apologized.
"I'm sorry for worrying everyone."
Akeno Himejima smiled gently. "We weren't much help either. Koneko, you should be most grateful to Badr and Asia."
"You're welcome. I'm so glad you're alright, Koneko," Asia said with a saintly smile.
Ever since Michael had granted her permission to continue praying to God, her holy aura had intensified…
She looked less like a devil and more like an angel…
Badr chuckled. "I found cuddling with Koneko quite comfortable. Soft and fragrant. I had a great night's sleep, so you can skip the thanks."
His words caused Rias and the others to exchange knowing glances, while Koneko blushed.
Though she had feelings for Badr, such intimate contact was rare…
"So, you're saying my body isn't comfortable to cuddle with?" Rias asked, her tone laced with playful danger.
"Oh my, I can't pretend I didn't hear that," Akeno added with a gentle smile.
Seeing Asia and Xenovia also looking at him, Badr was speechless.
Where did this sudden jealousy come from?
But Badr never backed down from a challenge, much less a potential harem situation.
He calmly replied, "Well, I haven't made a detailed comparison yet. Perhaps we can compare tonight."
"Very well. I'm quite confident in this matter," Rias said, a confident smile gracing her lips.
"Oh my, I believe I have a higher chance of winning," Akeno said with a gentle smile, yet her words carried an undercurrent of danger…
Asia and Xenovia joined in:
"A-Asia will do her best too!!"
"Tonight, we shall try for a baby again!"
Badr: "…"
None of them were easy to handle.
He clicked his tongue, stood up, and stretched casually, smoothly changing the subject.
"It's getting late. Time for school. I hope there's a new summoning request today."
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The school day passed peacefully. For a top student like Badr, school was simply about completing his studies.
After school, everyone gathered in the Occult Research Club room as usual.
Everyone was preparing for client requests, while Badr felt a twinge of frustration.
He realized he had no requests to take.
He had resolved the issues with Mai Sakurajima and Nodoka Toyohama, and they wouldn't need his help for now.
He hadn't heard from the Nakano Quintuplets in a few days and didn't know their current situation. Perhaps their connection had run its course.
Watching Asia, Akeno, and the others depart through the magic circle, Badr sighed and summoned the Sealing Devil.
The silver stamp fluttered its small wings like a hummingbird, buzzing happily around Badr.
He raised his hand, and the stamp settled on his palm.
"You need to be more helpful, little guy."
He pinched the stamp and stretched it, then let it snap back like a rubber band.
Badr looked at his familiar with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
As a combat familiar, the Sealing Devil was incredibly powerful.
However, its eccentricity when it came to distributing flyers was a constant headache for Badr.
It only ever gave flyers to beautiful girls, inadvertently limiting Badr's client pool.
After all, in most cases, weren't men's desires stronger?
And correspondingly, the wishes men made were often simpler.
Like Koneko, who only had to play games with a few clients. Badr always felt a pang of envy when he thought about it.
He wanted to complete requests by playing games too…
"Don't you have any requests today, Badr?" Rias asked with a smile as she approached.
"You have to rub it in, don't you?"
Badr leaned back on the sofa, gesturing for the Sealing Devil to play with Rias's familiars.
"Heh, then why not join me at the laboratory? The professor has a request for me."
"…Um, I know nothing about archaeology."
Badr chuckled wryly.
Rias request was actually archaeology. It had shocked him when he first found out. Rias truly had a unique range of interests.
"What are you planning to do then?"
Rias came behind the sofa, leaned over, and kissed Badr on the cheek, her expression full of affection.
"I guess I can't slack off. I'll go distribute flyers myself."
Badr made up his mind.
He hadn't personally handed out flyers since he got his familiar. Now, he had to return to his roots!
Rias laughed. "In that case, you'd better work hard. It would be embarrassing to lose to your own familiar, wouldn't it?~"
"How could I possibly lose?" Badr glanced at the Sealing Devil. Lose to this lecherous elemental spirit?
The stamp buzzed around, seemingly expressing its displeasure at Badr's words.
So, Badr spent the day distributing flyers alongside the Sealing Devil.
And the next day, nothing happened…
Badr sat on the sofa, silently brooding.
Why was this happening…?
Akeno and the others watched him with a mixture of amusement and pity.
"Um, Badr, would you like me to give you my request?" Asia offered softly.
Badr chuckled. "That's not necessary. I do have Contract clients who believe in me, you know. Not getting any requests for a day or two doesn't matter."
The sweet and thoughtful Asia was truly precious. Badr pulled her close and kissed her on the cheek, causing her to blush.
Just then, Rias entered the room. Seeing everyone there, she clapped her hands to get their attention.
"Let's put today's requests on hold for now. I just received a new extermination request. A Stray Devil kidnapped the son of a government official and fled into my territory. We need to deal with it."
Badr raised an eyebrow. "A Stray Devil? That's rare."
"Not really. It's just that most Stray Devils don't require our attention. They're usually handled by our subordinates," Akeno explained with a smile.
"So, how strong is this one?"
"Quite strong. Likely close to a high-class devil, which explains why it's evaded capture for so long," Rias said with a smile. "Though it's no match for us, let's go together. Think of it as a group outing."
Since it was a near high-class devil, Badr couldn't ignore it. While it posed no threat to him, it was dangerous for Asia, Koneko, and the others. He had to be there as a precaution.
"Let's go then. I'm free."
Badr smiled faintly. With no client requests, he could vent his frustration on this Stray Devil.
The six of them stepped into the magic circle, arriving on the rooftop of a tall building.
"It's in there?"
Badr looked at the building across the street. He could sense numerous human presences and a faint, nauseating demonic aura.
It was definitely a Stray Devil. Only those completely consumed by their desires emitted such a repulsive aura.
"That's the one. Let's go."
Rias led the way, elegantly waving her hand. Demonic flames melted the building's glass, allowing them to enter.
A shrill alarm blared, followed by the sound of approaching footsteps. Soon, a group of heavily armed humans appeared at the end of the corridor, blocking their path.
"Huh? The scent of holy bullets…" Rias murmured in surprise.
Badr and the others also sensed it. The humans' weapons were loaded with bullets specifically designed to harm devils, effective even against mid-class devils.
"President, it seems someone is aiding them," Xenovia said softly, her brow furrowed. The presence of holy bullets meant someone within the Church had illegally sold them to humans.
Moreover, these humans were different from ordinary people. They had been imbued with holy energy.
They were supposed to be exterminating a Stray Devil. Why were so many humans guarding this place…?
"It seems this is more complicated than it appears," Badr said calmly, observing the humans. "These people are in league with the Stray Devil."
A flicker of anger flashed in Rias's eyes.
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