"A-Ah, yes! Thank you very much!"
'Italian?'
As a devil, Masa had the ability to understand any language no matter what they were, so he was surprised when this nun talked in Italian instead of Japanese.
Nevertheless, considering the story, Masa thought that Asia would directly speak in Japanese, but then again, as Issei in the original story had become a devil, he should have an innate ability of a devil that allowed him to understand all languages in the world.
Still, when Masa helped this nun to stand up, a strong blow of wind blew away her veil, revealing her hidden face.
Naturally, Masa caught the veil before it flew far away, but then he couldn't help but appreciate her appearance.
Cute.
This was his first impression as he saw her for the first time; with long blonde hair that flowed freely behind her back, she appeared a little rustic, yet even so, her beauty couldn't be denied, especially with pureness and innocence like charm that could make anyone have a good impression of her the moment they met each other.
As a devil, there was a part of him that wanted to stain such a girl, especially when she wore a nun outfit, which was the favorite cosplay costume of every devil, yet he wasn't a pervert, so he wouldn't do it.
Still, while he had expected this, he had to say, it surprised him to know that he had met this second most important heroine in the story before Issei, who should have met her first.
"Are you fine?"
Nevertheless, even if he knew her, let's just pretend that he didn't know her so it wouldn't cause a complicated question later on.
"Yes, thank you for your help, er..."
"Masa, you can call me that."
"Ah, my name is Asia Argento. You can call me Asia, Masa. Also, once again, thank you for your help."
"No problem." Masa appeared curious and asked, "Are you from Italy, Asia?"
"Yes, I am." Asia nodded softly with a gentle smile on her face. "I just arrived in this country and planned to live here. Are you from Italy too, Masa?" There was a trace of hopefulness since it was her first time in another country, so knowing someone from the same country lived nearby made her feel at ease.
"No, I just happened to learn the language."
"Ah, I see..." Asia nodded, then said, "Have you gone there? It is a wonderful country, you know?"
Hearing those words, Masa couldn't help but observe Asia's expression, wondering how she could show such a gentle and peaceful smile, considering her past.
How could you say that?
Unlike the others, Masa knew Asia's past, and he knew that she was being persecuted and thrown away from the church cruelly, yet even so, she could show such a gentle smile as if her home country, where her nightmare started, was a nice place to visit.
Yet, this was why he thought that it might be good to make her his peerage member.
"I will do that in the future."
"That's great!" Asia smiled when she heard Masa's words, but then, at the same time, she asked, "Um... Masa, if it isn't a trouble, do you know this place? I have gotten lost..." With a helpless and awkward expression, she told him her problem.
"Sure." Masa looked at the address that Asia had given to him and said, "If you don't mind, how about I guide you there?" He might not know where this address is, but he could ask someone later.
"Ah, is that fine?"
"Yes."
"Thank you very much!"
As Asia was Italian, she couldn't speak Japanese, so she had trouble talking with others and asking for directions to her destination.
Still, with Masa's help, everything was good, and she could go to her new house in this city.
Nevertheless, when the two left, a boy with a small ponytail appeared in their place, looking around, wondering whether there was a cute girl with cute panties around.
Unfortunately, he was too late, and the girl he was looking for had gone.
Nevertheless, Asia had a good time walking with Masa toward her destination. While Masa also wasn't sure where her destination was, he asked someone, and they were directed toward the church, which was located in the outer part of the city.
"You will live in the church?"
"Yes." Asia nodded softly, and for the first time, she appeared awkward.
"So, will you be there?"
"Yes, but not all the time, probably."
Considering the place where she lived and the people who would take care of her, Asia wasn't sure about her future, and she wondered whether she wouldn't meet Masa anymore.
Still, it might be good, especially when she thought about all the people that she would live with.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Asia shook her head softly and said with a sweet smile. "I am glad that I can meet you, Masa." Whether it was her future, life, or everything, she wasn't sure, especially when she couldn't even talk in the language of this country, but fortunately, she met him, who put her at ease, even though this was only a momentary.
"...it's good, then."
While there was a part of him that wished to make her into his peerage member, Masa knew that this was still too early, and at the same time, he also wished to see her power first. The number of his peerage members was limited, and the reality was different from fiction, so he wanted to see whether she would be suited to become part of his peerage member or not.
Still, even if she wasn't suitable, with his money and power, it was possible to take care of her even though she was just a human.
They had met, and it might be fate, so he thought to help her.
Nevertheless, as he wondered how he could see her power, a cry of a little boy disrupted his thought.
"Uwaaa!"
"..."
What a crybaby, Masa thought, but Asia, who was gentle, quickly approached the boy and patted her head softly. "It's just a scrape, don't cry, okay? You are a boy." After she said those words, she put her hands lightly above the little boy's scrape, and suddenly, a gentle green light healed the wounds as if nothing had happened.
'This is... her Sacred Gear?'
Even though Masa had seen a Longinus due to his relationship with Sairaorg, it was his first time to see a Sacred Gear. Frankly, he wanted to do deep research about it.
Was it part of the body like an organ? Or was it just a summoned tool?
Lastly, was it possible for him to create or take it?
Masa was curious and, if possible—
"Sorry to make you wait, Masa."
When the little boy was healed, Asia quickly returned to Masa's side.
"Asia... that's..."
Asia also understood Masa's surprise and said awkwardly, yet even so, she still maintained her gentle smile, "You must be surprised, right?"
"...of course."
If Masa was just a normal human, he would be dumbfounded, okay?
"Well, to be honest, I am not really sure, but I think that this is a miracle that god has given to me, and I can do this since childhood, so if you are wounded or hurt, you can come to me, okay?"
"...okay, but you shouldn't show that power carelessly like that, you know? The world isn't so kind, and some might wish to use you if they know that you can do such a miracle, after all."
Masa felt that this girl lacked a sense of danger, especially when she would use her power in public.
Yes, the Kuoh Town might be governed by the devils, but even so, it didn't mean everyone knew about the supernatural world, right?
Or rather, it was better for those powerless people to remain ignorant since knowing the supernatural world without power would bring nothing but trouble.
Yet, there was no doubt that after watching Asia, who showed her power, Masa had made up his mind to turn her into his peerage.
"Haha..." Hearing his words, strangely enough, Asia smiled even more and said, "You are so gentle, Masa." If it was someone else, they would think that her power was amazing, yet Masa thought of her, worrying about safety as others might use her. "But... there must be a reason why god has given me this power. While I know that it might be naive, even so, I wish to use this miracle to be of use to someone since I have been given this power ..."
"....."
Masa blinked his eyes and said, "I think that you are more gentle than me, Asia." He then took a step forward, shaking his head softly, thinking that this girl was so naive that he was worried. "Let's go, Asia."
"Ah, yes, Masa."
Watching his broad back, Asia followed him with a smile.
Soon, they arrived at the only church in the city, and as expected, it was abandoned, but more importantly, Masa didn't feel the sharp pain or headache that came from coming into such a holy place, which surprised him as he was a devil.
'As expected, this ability is amazing...'
He had to thank the other Masa for not being a devil.
"Then, I will go back first, Asia."
"Ah, yes! Sorry for troubling you, Masa, but don't you want to go inside?" Asia looked at Masa hopefully since she felt comfortable with him, and she was a bit nervous about going alone.
"Sorry, I have something to do."
Masa could feel many presences inside this church, and he felt that it was too troublesome to meet them, so he decided to leave. Yes, he might want to invite Asia into his peerage group, especially after he has seen her power, but let's wait for a while.
"Ah, sorry for stopping you, Masa."
"It's fine. I am happy to know you too, Asia."
"Yes, me too, Masa."
"Then, I will leave first."
"Please visit me in the church if you have time, Masa."
"I will."
Waving his hand, Masa left the church as Asia rooted in her place, staring at his figure even after she couldn't see him anymore.
Yet, all of those who were inside also discovered Masa.
"Isn't he too handsome?"
"Is there such a handsome guy here?"
"I think that he is suspicious."
Masa had never thought that being too handsome would bring him trouble.
Still, one person suddenly thought of a certain possibility. "He isn't weak, and I think I smell a foul smell of a devil from him."
"Then...?"
"There is no need to hesitate. Let's kill him!"
At that moment, Masa was targeted.
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By the way, there are a total of 50 advanced chapters now~!
Also, I have edited the chapter so it will be more natural.