LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 4: Unveiling the Devil’s World
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After a moment of thought, Rias sighed:
"It would take a long time to explain. In short, the one who tried to kill you was a fallen angel. She approached you intending to check if you possessed a Sacred Gear. Once she confirmed its presence in you, she would have killed you."
Sacred Gear...
Badr remembered the sword and shield that had suddenly appeared at the end, and it was with the power of that sword that he had obliterated Amano Yuma.
"Why should such a thing be inside me...?"
"That is unknown. It's said that many historically significant figures possessed such Gears, which could signify Sacred favour."
Badr fell silent. After learning the truth, he realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts had been - he had mistaken a fallen angel for an impostor...
Tch, who would have thought? The whole worldview was shattered...
"Anyway, thank you for saving me. But what does 'master' mean?"
As Badr spoke, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Rias's body, and he reacted uncontrollably.
This girl's figure is too breathtaking. Sitting defenceless on his bed, who could resist?
He cleared his throat and forced himself to look away. Despite the seductive scene, he hadn't forgotten that this was his first conversation with Rias!
What a situation. This is pure science fiction...
Noticing the desire in Badr's eyes, Rias couldn't help but smile smugly, allowing him to admire her body freely. She said with a laugh:
"It means exactly what it says. I am your master. You have been reborn as my devil servant. By the way, you are also a real devil now!"
She got up from the bed, smiling as she approached Badr, her perfect figure becoming even more pronounced as she stood:
"Why do you look away? Do you want to see my body? If you want to look, go ahead."
Have devils no sense of shame?
Badr sighed inwardly, realizing he could no longer judge Rias's thoughts with human logic. But... he liked her that way!
As for becoming a devil, Badr didn't care.
After all, he had just been attacked by a fallen angel, and his feelings towards angels were now wholly negative.
"So last night was just for healing, right?"
Badr picked up on the keyword in Rias's words and made her laugh.
"Heh, your human way of thinking is charming... But I can tell you that I am indeed still a virgin~"
She whispered seductively into Badr's ear, her seductive charm and wild, Devilic aura unchanged, before walking over to get dressed without a hint of self-consciousness.
Badr was momentarily stunned by Rias's provocation. He fell silent, quietly watching her dress, finding every move she made irresistibly seductive.
"Can you help me button this?"
Rias turned her back to Badr and gathered her fiery red hair before her chest, revealing her snow-white back.
Badr raised an eyebrow, now calm and composed, and said, "I'd be delighted."
He approached and helped Rias with her buttons, quickly putting on his clothes.
Rias sat on the bed, pulled on short white socks and said casually:
"Later, you'll come to school with me. I'll introduce you to the other two members and sign you up for the club."
"Okay."
Having recognized Rias's abilities, Badr had no objections to her arrangements. He realized that the ordinary life he once had was gone forever.
Seeing Rias's seductive body now covered in cloth, Badr went to open the curtains.
Sunlight streamed into the room. He stood at the window, clenched his fist, and felt a power surge in his body as if he had boundless energy.
Could this be what Rias meant by the devil's body?
Life is truly unpredictable. A few days ago, he was suddenly killed and transported to another world, and now, just a few days later, he was dead and resurrected as a devil. The impact of those few days had already far exceeded the sum of his previous twenty years.
Rias brushed her long hair behind her and said, "Let's go. If we wait any longer, we'll be late."
The two of them left together, heading for the school.
Badr's house wasn't too far from the school, and many students headed that way as they approached.
However, everyone seemed stunned to see Rias walking with Badr, unsure how he could be so close to her.
Rias was known as the most beautiful girl at the Kuoh Academy and had countless admirers, but she had never shown any friendliness, maintaining an utterly icy demeanour.
Badr sighed inwardly. His desire to maintain an ordinary status was probably shattered just by being seen with Rias...
Walking with such a breathtaking beauty made it hard not to attract attention.
"You seem to dislike being the centre of attention. You always have a fake smile and keep everyone at a distance," Rias remarked casually.
After being exposed by Rias, Badr fell silent for a moment before answering:
"In this world, it is not good to be either too outstanding or too ordinary."
"Oh? So you disguise yourself to keep a low profile and avoid being out of touch with society?"
Rias seemed to understand a little more and couldn't help but chuckle. "You are a strange person. Do you dislike others that much?"
Badr remained unfazed and replied, "It's not about disliking them. It's about not needing them."
"Hehe... You have character, which is nice," Rias smiled. "I hope we can become people you appreciate."
...
Rias could see that gaining a significant place in Badr's heart would be challenging.
He seemed like someone easy to get along with on the surface but very difficult to approach on a deeper level.
But so what?
The character can be changed gradually.
Rias had some confidence in that.
The application process to join the club went smoothly. Rias gave simple instructions, and someone quickly handled the matter. It seemed that Rias had acquaintances in the student council.
Badr joined Rias' Occult Research Club, of which Rias was president.
When he arrived at the club, two people were already waiting inside.
One was Akeno Himejima, the second most beautiful girl at Kuoh Academy and another famous "big sister" figure.
The other was someone Badr knew - Toujou Koneko,
Unlike Rias and Akeno Himejima, who were mature and glamorous, Toujou Koneko was a petite, loli-like beauty with silver hair and golden eyes who looked exceptionally cute.
However, Toujou Koneko's face was expressionless, and she seemed pretty subdued as she sat there like a delicate doll.
When they saw Rias bringing Badr in, Akeno Himejima and Toujou Koneko looked over and nodded at him.
"Badr, you must already know these two," Rias clapped her hands and sat on the sofa.
"Yes, we are classmates," Badr nodded.
"This is to make coordination easier. I've put you all in the same class, so these two will be your companions from now on."
"Ah, please take care of me," Akeno Himejima greeted Badr with a gentle smile.
Her speech had a distinct verbal quirk, her smile was charming, and her high ponytail significantly enhanced her mature "big sister" aura.
Koneko also spoke politely, but her tone was calm and devoid of emotional fluctuation, indicating that she was reserved and somewhat aloof.
"Koneko is one of my [Rook] who possesses formidable melee abilities, while Akeno is a unique [Queen] among the peasants. You'll have to fight alongside each other in the future, so you must communicate regularly," Rias added.
Badr became curious. "So, President, what rank am I?"
Rias remembered the transformation ritual and couldn't help but smile as he thought about it:
"Badr, you are the most unique of my devil servants. At first, I gave you the rank of [Knight], but that proved to be insufficient, so I finally gave you two [Knights] and all the [Pawns].
"In other words, compared to other [Kings], Rias will have nine fewer servants. Badr, the pressure on your shoulders is quite heavy, so don't let Rias down~"
Akeno's cheerful remark left Badr somewhat speechless.
After being killed and resurrected, only to become a servant destined for battle, judging from the description, he might even have to face ten opponents at once.
Why does it sound so miserable...
But given the situation, what else could he say?
Badr sighed softly and asked, "Can you now explain the relationships between devils, fallen angels, and these other beings?"
"Of course."
Rias smiled and started to explain.
"Angels, fallen angels, devils, dragons, youkai and humans all coexist in our world. Most angels live in the Heaven, while devils live in the Underworld."
It sounded very similar to the Western mythologies Badr was familiar with.
Having crossed over to such a world, Badr wondered if there was any connection to his previous world.
"Fallen Angels, as the name implies, were once angels. However, due to their corruption, they fell to the Underworld. Since ancient times, fallen angels have manipulated humans to eradicate devils, and similarly, angels from the Heaven have done the same, sparking a great war."
Rias looked at Badr. "With what I've explained, you should be able to understand, right?"
"Angels and fallen angels inevitably turn out to be the antagonists in history," Badr remarked with a hint of sarcasm.
If angels and fallen angels are inherently evil, then who were the fools who portrayed them as righteous?
Still resentful after being attacked by a fallen angel, Badr felt a lingering bitterness...
"Hehe, not all of them are bad," Rias smiled, glancing at Akeno, who sat quietly with a gentle smile.
Rias continued:
"Since ancient times, countless brutal battles have existed between angels, fallen angels, and devils. As a result, the populations of all three sides were greatly diminished, and eventually, a peace treaty was signed."
To Badr, this situation seemed no different from any in human history—constant fighting followed by periods of rest and recuperation.
Even today, though disputes still occasionally arise, the battles have diminished significantly.
Dragons, youkai, and other races have primarily stayed out of the fray due to their small numbers.
Badr finally understood the background of the world and why the fallen angel wanted to kill him.
It seemed that they feared he would become powerful enough to destroy them.
Badr scoffed inwardly, thinking that he had never intended to cause trouble but had been victimized instead. Now, he would not rest until he had dealt with them!
He thought about the sword and shield that had appeared out of nowhere. Clearly, these were the Sacred Gears he possessed, and he immediately asked about them.
"As for Sacred Gears, while they are said to be gifts from the gods, many are born naturally and choose their masters, with their origins often shrouded in mystery."
"How can I summon them?" Badr asked eagerly.
He didn't want to be caught off guard and not know how to summon it if attacked again.
"Once you successfully summon it, the Gear will appear or disappear according to your will. You can try it."
Rias shifted into a more comfortable position and put her legs on the sofa.
Badr: "..."
Such an attitude was utterly unguarded.
But Badr remained calm.
After all, he had seen much more shocking things that morning. At this point, this level of exposure was practically irrelevant.
Besides, it wasn't worth making a fuss about such a small matter. He had to concentrate on summoning the Gear...