Morning arrived at the mansion, and the sunlight gently streamed through the window of Ryo's room. Three figures moved stealthily through the hallway, their eyes filled with determination. Selena, Seyra, and Ai had taken it upon themselves to wake Ryo up, knowing he had a habit of sleeping in.
"This time, he won't escape," Selena whispered with a smirk.
Seyra nodded. "Let's barge in before he notices."
Ai sighed. "I feel like we always have to do this."
Without knocking, the three girls pushed the door open, only to freeze on the spot.
Before them was a shocking sight—Ryo was lying on his bed, and a mysterious girl was on top of him, her lips pressed against his.
For a few seconds, their minds went blank, trying to process the situation. Then, as realization dawned upon them, a loud synchronized scream shook the entire dormitory.
"RYOOOOOO!?!?!"
Ryo's eyes snapped open at the deafening voices. Feeling something soft on his lips, he instinctively pulled back, only to see a stunning girl with deep crimson eyes and jet-black hair smiling at him mischievously.
His face turned pale. "W-W-WHAT are you doing?! And why are you in my room?!"
The three girls standing at the door weren't just angry—they were radiating intense killing intent. Flames flickered around Selena, ice formed in Seyra's hand, and Ai's eyes glowed ominously.
Before Ryo could explain, the mysterious girl pouted. "Hmph, what do you mean? Isn't it normal for a married couple to share a kiss in the morning?"
Ryo's soul almost left his body. "W-We're NOT married!"
Ai narrowed her eyes. "Ryo… who is this woman? Are you cheating on us?"
"N-NO! Listen! This is the Demon Princess!" Ryo blurted out, waving his hands frantically. "Yesterday, the Demon Lord came to discuss an alliance and asked if I wanted to marry his daughter. I told him I'd think about it, but I completely forgot about it!"
The Demon Princess, Spike, grinned. "Oh? Judging by your reaction earlier, I take it that was your first kiss? It was the same for me. Now that we've shared our first kiss, you must take responsibility and marry me."
"WHAT?!" Ryo nearly choked on air.
Selena, Seyra, and Ai looked like they were about to explode. "Why does this ALWAYS happen to you?!" Selena growled. "Can't you just not attract another woman for once?!"
Seyra clenched her fists. "How do you keep getting into these ridiculous situations?"
Ai rubbed her temples. "I'm starting to think it's some kind of curse."
Ryo groaned, holding his head. "Why is my life like this…?"
After barely escaping the girls' wrath, Ryo wandered outside to clear his mind. He found himself sitting under a tree, watching the construction work happening at the academy. The workers were building a new training arena after his last 'sparring match' had accidentally destroyed the old one.
As he gazed at the scene, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
[SYSTEM: Conditions met. Unlocking Demon Abilities…]
Ryo's eyes widened. "Wait, what?"
[New abilities acquired:]
Infinite Demonic Energy – Grants an inexhaustible supply of demonic energy. Demonic Physique – Enhances strength, speed, and endurance beyond normal limits. Demonic Eyes – Allows Ryo to see through illusions and detect hidden enemies. Hellfire Manipulation – Grants control over infernal flames that cannot be extinguished by normal means. Demonic Shadow Step – Moves instantly within short distances by merging with shadows. Abyssal Regeneration – Recovers from any wound at an accelerated rate, even regenerating lost limbs. Demonic Command – Allows limited control over lower-ranking demons. Sinister Aura – Weakens enemies and instills fear within them. Demon King's Protection – Resistance to all demonic curses and mind control. Hell Gate Creation – The ability to open small rifts leading to the demon realm.
Ryo took a deep breath. "That's… a LOT."
Deciding to test out his newfound abilities, Ryo ventured into the dense forest outside the academy. He started with Hellfire Manipulation, summoning a small flame in his palm. Unlike normal fire, this one burned with a deep crimson hue, radiating an eerie glow. When he threw it at a tree, it instantly reduced the wood to ashes.
"Okay, that's powerful," Ryo muttered.
Next, he activated Demonic Shadow Step and blinked ten meters ahead, appearing behind a boulder in an instant. "This… is way too useful."
Curious about his defensive skills, he summoned Abyssal Regeneration and slashed his palm lightly. The wound sealed up in seconds, leaving no trace. "Wow… even faster than my normal regeneration."
He grinned. "Alright, let's go all out."
With a deep breath, he activated Sinister Aura, letting his energy surge outward. The air around him darkened, and small creatures in the forest fled in terror. A wild beast that had been lurking nearby collapsed to the ground, completely paralyzed by fear.
"Oops, that might be too much." Ryo quickly deactivated it.
Finally, he tried Hell Gate Creation. With a focused thought, a small rift opened in front of him, showing a glimpse of a dark, crimson-skied world—the demon realm.
Ryo whistled. "That's… a bit unsettling."
Satisfied with his testing, he exhaled and leaned against a tree. "At least something good came out of today. But seriously… I need a break from all these marriage proposals."
Of course, deep down, he knew it wouldn't be that easy.