Six futons formed a circle, allowing them to lie head-to-head.
Badr stared at the arrangement, bemused. He didn't understand the appeal. Why not just sleep comfortably in their own beds?
They all settled onto their futons, turning off the overhead light and leaving only a small floor lamp glowing softly in the center of the room.
"So... let's tell ghost stories!" Yotsuba suggested excitedly.
Badr chuckled. Why ghost stories now? Weren't they afraid of not being able to sleep?
"No way! I don't want to be up all night," Nino protested immediately.
Ichika, Miku, and Itsuki also shook their heads, making Yotsuba slump in disappointment.
"Aww... I was looking forward to this..."
Badr, lying on his back, stared at the ceiling, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Yotsuba, aren't you afraid of ghost stories?"
"Uh... but it's perfect for the atmosphere..."
"Let's just tell regular stories..." Itsuki suggested, waving her hands dismissively. "Like Mom used to tell us before bed."
A moment of silence fell over the room at Itsuki's suggestion.
"That... sounds nice..." Yotsuba's voice was tinged with nostalgia.
The others remained quiet, clearly thinking of their mother, especially now, in their grandfather's home, where they had spent so much time with her.
"Ha! So, who's going to tell a story? Just so you know, I've always been the listener." Ichika quickly changed the subject, breaking the melancholic mood.
Her question stumped everyone.
Their mother had always been the storyteller. None of them had experience telling stories themselves.
All eyes turned to Badr, who lay quietly on his futon.
Badr sighed. Even without joining their huddle, he could feel their gazes upon him.
He rolled over onto his stomach, propping his chin on his hands. "...Alright, I'll tell one."
Truth be told, Badr had never told a story, nor had he ever really listened to one...
But... he could certainly make one up.
"This is a true story. A long, long time ago..."
For the next ten minutes, Badr wove a fantastical tale, drawing on his imagination and a flair for dramatic storytelling. Then, at a rather abrupt point, he stopped.
"...And to find out what happened next, tune in next time!"
"Eh!? That's it?" Yotsuba was astonished. She had actually listened intently to the story, even though Badr himself found it rather dull!
Badr smiled. He could already hear the even breathing coming from beside him.
Ichika and Itsuki, on either side of him, had fallen asleep...
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Chapter 155: Journey to the Underworld!
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"Shh..." Badr whispered, a gentle smile on his face. "Time for bed, my beautiful princesses."
Nino, Miku, and Yotsuba, who were still awake, paused. Their mother used to say the same thing...
The unexpected tenderness brought a hint of emotion to their eyes.
Just then, Itsuki, who had already fallen asleep, suddenly sat up.
She seemed uncomfortable, instinctively clutching at her clothes as if to take them off...
"No way!"
Nino, Miku, and Yotsuba, all too familiar with Itsuki's sleepwalking habit of stripping, sprang into action, tackling her back onto the futon.
Itsuki: "Huh?"
Badr: "..."
He sighed, watching the now-awake Itsuki. He had just managed to get everyone to sleep...
It took until 1:30 am before everyone finally succumbed to exhaustion...
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The next morning, Badr woke up to find someone snuggled beside him.
He opened his eyes, taking in the peaceful sleeping face of the beautiful girl.
Uh... which one was this?
The quintuplets' resemblance was truly uncanny, especially when they were asleep. Even Badr couldn't immediately tell who had crawled into his futon.
He glanced to the side. Itsuki's sleeping posture, as always, was...unique. Her own bed was empty, and she was now occupying Nino's spot.
The sisters had chosen their sleeping arrangements based on age the night before. Now, thanks to Itsuki's sleepwalking, it seemed everyone had shifted around.
Given the circumstances, the most likely candidate was the one closest to him last night...
Badr made a guess:
Itsuki?
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On the train ride home, Itsuki's face was still flushed, unable to meet Badr's gaze.
She had somehow ended up in his bed during the night. The scene when everyone woke up had been chaotic, to say the least.
Her four sisters had stared at her, making her want to disappear into the floor.
She had fallen asleep listening to Badr's story and had no idea how she'd gotten there.
As they journeyed home, the quintuplets felt a pang of sadness, knowing they probably wouldn't see Badr again until after summer break.
"Message us when you get back, and be safe," Ichika said with a gentle smile, adopting a wifely tone.
"Don't worry, time flies. You all focus on your studies," Badr replied, kissing each of them on the cheek. He waved goodbye as they blushed, then activated a teleportation circle and disappeared.
Time passed quickly, and summer break finally arrived. It was the last day of school.
The students were excited, eagerly anticipating their long-awaited vacation.
"So, Asia, what are your plans for the summer? Any trips planned?" Kiryuu Aika asked, her usual cheerful self. She was Asia and Xenovia's closest friend at school.
"Well... I've never had such a long break before, so I'm not sure..." Asia replied, a mix of nervousness and excitement in her voice.
Life as a Devil was drastically different from anything she had experienced before.
Xenovia nodded in agreement. Her time in the Church had been filled with restrictions. Embracing her demonic nature had freed her, allowing her to experience the joys of life.
Now, she could follow her desires without fear of being cast out for her "fallen" nature. It was a liberating feeling.
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Back at the Occult Research Clubroom, Badr had finished his day's work early and returned to the club.
He had already spoken with the Nakano sisters. Mai was busy filming and they had only managed a brief meeting. He had also fulfilled his "boyfriend" duties with Yor, and now he could use "business trips" as an excuse to visit the Underworld.
With all his arrangements in place, Badr breathed a sigh of relief. He could finally travel to the Underworld without worry.
A teleportation circle appeared, and Rias and Akeno, having finished their own preparations, returned. The club members were all assembled.
"Is everyone ready?" Rias asked with a smile.
They all nodded. Rias activated her magic, opening a portal.
"Follow me, everyone. Sona and the others are waiting for us."
Stepping through the portal, Badr found himself in a bustling train station.
"President, where are we...?" Asia asked curiously, looking around.
"This is the city's train station," Rias replied, gesturing towards the signs.
Badr frowned slightly, wondering why they needed to be at a train station to go to the Underworld.
Could there be a train to the Underworld? It was quite different from what he had imagined.
"I thought we'd at least use some kind of dimensional gap."
Rias giggled. "Maintaining a dimensional gap is resource-intensive. It's much more convenient to merge with a human train station like this. We can even outsource the maintenance."
Badr: "...That makes sense."
Following Rias, they boarded a train...
"Don't be fooled by its appearance." Akeno explained, sensing their curiosity. "It's a special express train to the Underworld, not for public use."
Badr had already noticed the powerful magic circles etched onto the train cars.
Footsteps approached, and a beautiful woman with short hair entered with her peerage.
"Rias, you made it."
"Why is Student Council President Sona here as well?" Xenovia asked curiously.
"The Underworld is Big. Rias is returning home, so we're just hitching a ride," Sona replied with a smile. She looked at Rias with amusement. "Are you ready?"
"...Ready for what?" Rias blushed, feigning ignorance.
Sona chuckled, glancing meaningfully at Badr, her smile turning playful.
Sometimes, she envied Rias. She had picked up a real gem of a servant, incredibly powerful and utterly devoted to her.
Having such a servant would certainly save a lot of trouble...
The train started moving, pulling into the void as Badr and the others watched in fascination.
"It takes about an hour to reach the Underworld. The train is currently passing through the dimensional wall. Everyone, please relax and rest for now," Rias announced.
They all nodded, and Rias went off to chat with Sona.
Seeing Asia and Xenovia gazing out the window at the strange and vibrant scenery of the dimensional gap, Badr smiled gently. They were clearly enjoying themselves.
He then noticed Koneko Toujou sitting alone, looking lost in thought. He tilted his head in concern.
He approached her and sat down, gently wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close.
"What's on your mind?" he asked softly.
"...Nothing," Koneko mumbled, her lips moving as if to say more, but the words wouldn't come.
"It's okay to share your worries, you know," Badr said with a gentle smile.
"I know," Koneko replied with a weak smile.
Concerned, Badr reassured her, "You don't have to worry about any trouble. I'm confident I can handle most problems for you now."
He leaned in and kissed her softly on the lips.
...
Indeed, Badr had become incredibly powerful.
But what he didn't understand was that his very strength was putting pressure on Koneko.
She wanted to become stronger too, to be useful to her peerage.
However, her own talent...
Koneko sighed inwardly, leaning against Badr, unwilling to elaborate.
Seeing this, Badr decided not to press her further, making a mental note to be more attentive to her emotional state in the future.
A short while later, Akeno approached.
"Badr, I've already reminded Asia and Xenovia. You'll need to register your identity with the conductor as well."
Badr chuckled. "There's immigration procedures too?"
"Of course. Without registration, you'll be considered an illegal immigrant. You should learn more about devil society."
"...Alright, I don't want to end up in a Devil jail."
Akeno giggled. "Don't worry, the Underworld is quite similar to the human world in many ways. However... the rules regarding relations with your Master are a bit different. Let's just say there might be penalties~"
"Hmm?"
Badr tilted his head. "Really?"
If that were true, he would definitely be arrested.
After all, he was intimately familiar with every inch of his Master, Rias, body...
Why couldn't low-class devils be intimate with their Masters? It seemed like blatant discrimination.
Akeno smiled seductively. "I don't know for sure, but intimate contact between peerage members is perfectly fine, like this..."
She sat down on Badr's lap, taking his hand and placing it on her thigh.
The smooth, soft feel of her skin sent a jolt through him.
Akeno gazed at him seductively, drawing his attention to the hem of her skirt. Her meaning was clear.
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The alluring sight of her legs beneath the hem of her skirt, the absolute territory on full display, was a tempting invitation.
Suddenly, a pair of hands grasped Badr's, stopping him from venturing further. Asia, her face a mask of concern, pressed down on his hand.
"Akeno-senpai is too dangerous! She'll completely corrupt you, Badr!" Asia cried, her small face creased with worry.
Badr chuckled, his little adventure seemingly thwarted by Asia's intervention.
Akeno Himejima simply laughed. "Asia, dear, Badr is already corrupted. Haven't you experienced his... prowess yourself?"
"Th-That was a normal, biological process..." Asia stammered.
"Oh, is that what Xenovia told you? How sweet..." Akeno giggled, finding Asia's innocence amusing.
"Anyway... Akeno-senpai, daytime activities are inappropriate..." Asia insisted.
Akeno couldn't help but smile at the pure-hearted nun. "But it's so much more thrilling during the day..."
"Asia, you're doing the right thing." a voice interjected.
Badr turned to see Rias Gremory approaching, her aura radiating a dangerous red glow.
She looked incredibly displeased, her eyes fixed on Akeno with a sharp glare.
'That woman,' Rias thought, 'always trying to seduce my future husband when I'm not around!'
Akeno was perched on Badr's lap, his hand still resting on her thigh.
Badr gave a small, innocent smile and moved his hand as if to show he wasn't involved.
But in the next second, Akeno slipped his index finger into her mouth.
Badr felt Akeno's tongue swirl around his fingertip. 'Akeno-senpai's skills are as impressive as ever,' he thought, recalling the times she'd charmed him out of food and drinks.
Rias's jaw dropped slightly. She had once tried the same thing with Badr, in a moment of competitive spirit, but only succeeded in making him acutely aware of the sharpness of her teeth. She had been utterly outmatched by Akeno.
It was a sore point she still hadn't quite gotten over.
"Stealing the Buchou man... how thrilling," Akeno purred, her eyes locked on Rias in a silent challenge. The war between the two women was intense, despite their captivating beauty.
Badr, however, remained composed, mentally planning how he would "deal" with both of them later that night...
Rias was speechless. "A-Akeno, please control yourself..."
"Princess Rias, while I appreciate your desire to bond with your servant, could you perhaps give me a moment to handle immigration procedures?"
A distinguished-looking, middle-aged man appeared beside them, interrupting Rias with a polite smile. His uniform indicated he was the train conductor.
It seemed he had grown tired of waiting for them to register and had decided to come find them himself.
