[System Notification]
New Quest Available: "The Offer of a King"
• Objective: Meet with Ajuka Beelzebub and hear his proposition.
• Bonus Objective: Gain favor with Serafall Leviathan.
• Rewards: 1,500 XP, Advanced Magic Perk, Increased Influence in the Underworld.
Gremory Castle – After the Battle
Naruto sat on a luxurious velvet couch, one hand rubbing his aching ribs while the other nursed a bottle of high-quality devil wine.
Across from him sat Sirzechs Lucifer and Serafall Leviathan, two of the Four Great Satans.
On his left, Rias watched him with her usual unreadable expression. To his right, Serafall was practically hanging off his arm, her bright sapphire eyes twinkling with amusement.
"Kyaaa~ Naruto-kun, that fight was sooo fun to watch!" she giggled, leaning in a little too close. "I just love it when strong boys fight against the odds!"
Naruto smirked. "Well, I aim to impress."
Sirzechs chuckled, swirling his own drink. "You certainly did. Not many devils—let alone a newly trained one—can survive a clash with Zekram Bael and land a hit."
Rias nodded. "The entire Underworld will be talking about this for weeks."
Naruto leaned back. "Good. Let them talk."
Sirzechs's amused expression shifted, becoming more serious. "But now that you've proven yourself, you're going to attract attention. Not all of it will be welcome."
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "Like who?"
"Certain noble houses will see you as a threat now," Sirzechs said. "Your very existence challenges the Bael bloodline's power structure."
Serafall pouted. "And some of the boring old geezers won't like that you embarrassed Zekram. Not to mention, other factions might take an interest in you now~."
Naruto shrugged. "Let them come. I could use more XP farms."
Sirzechs and Rias sweatdropped.
"XP… farms?"
Serafall, on the other hand, burst into laughter. "Oh my Maou! Naruto-kun, you are so~ fun! I think I'm gonna keep you!"
Naruto smirked. "I didn't know I was up for sale."
Serafall winked. "Maybe I should bid first~?"
Rias coughed loudly, clearly annoyed.
Sirzechs, ignoring the antics, continued. "In any case, there's someone who wishes to meet you. Someone… very important."
Naruto took another sip of his drink. "Let me guess—Ajuka Beelzebub?"
Sirzechs smiled. "Clever. Yes, Ajuka wants to discuss… potential opportunities with you."
Naruto's system chimed.
[New Quest Update]
• Meet with Ajuka Beelzebub.
• Unlock Advanced Devil Magic.
Naruto grinned. "Well then… let's see what the smartest devil in the Underworld has to say."
Scene Change – Ajuka's Domain
Naruto found himself in a vast, futuristic laboratory, filled with glowing symbols, floating glyphs, and mechanical constructs far beyond human technology.
Sitting in the center, surrounded by complex magic formulas and holographic screens, was Ajuka Beelzebub—the greatest mind in the Underworld and the creator of the Evil Piece System.
The green-haired devil didn't look up as Naruto entered. Instead, he continued adjusting a floating cube of pulsating demonic energy.
"You're late," Ajuka finally said, his tone neutral.
Naruto smirked. "Didn't know I was on a schedule."
Ajuka finally glanced up, his piercing emerald eyes locking onto Naruto's.
"Interesting," he murmured. "Your power… it's different."
Naruto shrugged. "I get that a lot."
Ajuka stood up, the magic around him reacting to his presence.
"Most Baels inherit the Power of Destruction in a raw, chaotic form," he said. "But you—"
He gestured at Naruto.
"—you are refining it. Evolving it into something more."
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "And what does that mean for me?"
Ajuka smiled slightly. "It means you have the potential to surpass even the original wielders of this power."
For a moment, Naruto was silent.
Then he grinned. "Good. That was the plan anyway."
Ajuka chuckled. "I see why Sirzechs and Serafall are amused by you."
Naruto's system chimed again.
[Hidden Quest Completed!]
• Gain Recognition from Ajuka Beelzebub.
• Unlock New Magic Specialization.
Ajuka raised a hand, and suddenly, a small glowing sigil formed in front of Naruto.
"I have something for you," he said.
Naruto narrowed his eyes. "A gift?"
Ajuka smirked. "A… tool, let's say. Something that will accelerate your growth in ways you can't yet imagine."
Naruto reached out, and the sigil merged with his chest.
His entire body pulsed as power surged through him.
His system screamed in notification overload.
[System Alert!]
New Trait Acquired: "Devil's Code"
• Ajuka Beelzebub has granted you a unique inscription of demonic programming.
• Allows for personalized magic evolution.
• Unlocks potential access to [???] systems.
Naruto's breath hitched.
This… this wasn't just any power.
This was a game-changer.
Ajuka studied him for a moment before nodding. "This should make things… more interesting."
Naruto exhaled, his entire being still buzzing.
"Yeah… things just got interesting as hell."
Scene Change – Gremory Mansion (Later That Night)
After his meeting with Ajuka, Naruto returned to the mansion, his mind still racing with the potential of his new ability.
He sat on his bed, eyes closed, feeling the Devil's Code embedded in him.
"I have no idea what this thing is fully capable of… but I know one thing—"
"I'm going to push it to its absolute limit."
Before he could sink deeper into thought, his door swung open.
"Ara~ Naruto-kun, you're up late~"
Serafall Leviathan stood in the doorway, dressed in nothing but a silk nightgown that barely covered her insanely curvy figure.
Naruto blinked. "Not that I'm complaining, but… you lost or something?"
Serafall giggled and stepped into his room, closing the door behind her.
"Nope~" she said cheerfully. "I just wanted to talk."
Naruto arched a brow. "Talk?"
She crawled onto his bed, getting dangerously close. "Mmmhmm~."
Naruto smirked. "And I'm guessing you always talk this close to people?"
Serafall grinned, her eyes gleaming with mischief.
"I do… when I find someone interesting~."
The room filled with tension.
Naruto chuckled. "Well then, let's see how interesting this night gets."
To Be Continued…