Lynn's voice was calm and steady. "Natsuki-chan, you really want to spend the rest of your life locked in that dark, miserable prison?"
"...Tch."
She gave him another side-eye, then muttered, "Could you stop with the seductive tone?"
Lynn raised an eyebrow, smirking. "So Natsuki-chan knows about that stuff, huh?"
"I am a 26-year-old mature woman, after all," she replied, deadpan.
"Mature?"
Lynn's gaze swept her up and down, and his expression grew complicated.
Natsuki's face darkened instantly.
She lowered her fan and subtly covered her chest.
"My real body size is fascinating," she said flatly.
Lynn nodded half-heartedly. "Yeah, right."
Her expression blackened even more.
She seriously wanted to drag him into a cell and blind him with her true form!
Though if she really did that, she'd probably be the one in danger.
This guy's a lust devil after all!
Lynn didn't seem to notice or care that she was silently fuming, and kept going: "So? Have you given any thought to my offer?"
Natsuki let out a helpless sigh.
What's with this devil? How obsessed is he with her?
She knew exactly what joining his familia meant.
A harem.
"You really have a thing for lolis, don't you?"
Natsuki shot him a not-so-friendly look.
Lynn smirked. "So you're admitting you're a loli?"
Natsuki froze, her breath catching.
This guy what a twisted sense of humor.
"You should be worrying about yourself."
"Worry?" Lynn pointed at himself. "Me?"
"Er" Natsuki paused, then sighed. "Okay, maybe not worry worry."
"But you made a big splash this time. It's definitely going to bring trouble your way."
"And"
"A guy who can casually wipe out two Maou and still lives among humans? That kind of power's gonna attract attention."
Her tone was pointed.
She didn't even need to mention the hidden factions.
Even the ones, like the Lion King Organization, were already stirring.
It had only been one day, but she could already tell that many people there were getting restless.
"Don't forget the humans who possess Sacred Gears," she reminded.
Lynn didn't even blink.
What, people like Cao Cao?
Hehe~ They weren't a threat to him anymore. He was now a Super Devil.
The conversation drifted off after that. The two chatted here and there, but Lynn didn't bring up the familia offer again.
Underworld
Even now, Serafall was still spacing out.
Sirzechs sighed. "So what exactly happened?"
Serafall pursed her lips and shook her head.
What could she say? That she personally witnessed Lynn and Katerea Leviathan doing that?
And it definitely didn't sound like Katerea was being forced.
Thinking about it made Serafall's chest feel heavy. Hmph~ He was definitely that Lynn Valifer.
She had long feared the return of the Lynn she once knew. But now that he was finally back he was already off fooling around with another woman?
It made her feel... complicated.
Her thoughts drifted to the marriage contract with House Sitri.
Originallyshe was supposed to be the one to fulfill that engagementwith the Lynn she knew.
But after a while, that Lynn vanished without a trace. So she lost interest, using her promotion to Maouand her break from the Sitri familyas an excuse to pass the contract down.
EventuallyThe heir of House Sitri was born.
And now
Fate had played a trick on her.
The engagement still circled back to Lynn.
But the fiance wasn't her anymore!!
Though, to be fair
She already knew she wasn't the only competitor. Grayfia was in the running too.
"Ugh"
Serafall flopped onto the table, groaning.
Even if she prepared for this it still didn't feel great.
But It's not like she was Lynn's fiance anymore. What right did she have to say anything?
Fiance Wait, what?
Serafall suddenly sat up straight, her eyes lighting up.
"Why didn't I think of this sooner?!"
Her eyes sparkled with resolve.
Sona wanted to cancel the engagement, right?
Then as her big sisterit was only right that she take responsibility!
For Sona's happiness
Big sis would have to sacrifice herself!
With that thought, Serafall jumped up, opened a magic circle, and vanished from the meeting room.
Sirzechs: "???"
He turned to Ajuka Beelzebub. "What's with her?"
Ajuka paused for a moment, then answered calmly, "Eh, just one of those days women have."
Sirzechs: "Huh?"
He gave Ajuka a weird look. "Devils have those too?"
Ajuka nodded seriously.
Kuoh Town — Student council office
A magic circle suddenly lit up.
Serafall appeared in a flash.
Sona Sitri blinked, startled. "Sis?"
Serafall grinned. "Sona! I'm here to help you cancel the engagement!"
Sona: "???"
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The Engagement
Private Kuoh Academy — Student Council Room.
"Sister?"
Sona Sitri blinked in surprise when she saw Serafall Leviathan.
"Cancel the engagement?"
Sona froze.
What what did she just say?
Serafall didn't seem to care about Sona's confusion. She launched herself straight at her little sister, wrapping her arms around Sona's head and aggressively rubbing her cheeks against it.
"It's been so long, my adorable Sona~!"
"Come on, let big sis absorb some of your cuteness!"
Snapping out of it, Sona immediately began to struggle.
"Sis!"
Her voice was muffled but firmclearly more serious than usual.
Hearing that, Serafall quickly let go and gave her a sheepish smile.
"Don't be mad, Sona-chan. I actually came here to give you good news~! Your engagement will be canceled."
Sona took a deep breath to calm herself, then frowned. "Canceled?"
"Mhm!" Serafall nodded cheerfully. "Aren't you happy?"
Happy?
Sona's expression darkened.
She seriously wanted to slap the smile off her sister's face.
"Why all of a sudden?" Sona asked, her voice tight. "I thought there were too many obstacles to even consider canceling it."
Sona bit her lip, her eyes filled with frustration and reluctance.
Serafall, oblivious to her sister's expression, straightened up proudly and declared, "Because your big sis couldn't bear to see you suffer anymore!"
"If my little Sona hates this engagement that much, then I'll gladly sacrifice myself to fix it!"
She clenched her fists, her eyes sparkling with determination, like she was giving some heroic speech.
Pretty cool, right? Definitely enough to earn points in her sister's heart!
"I don't need that."
Sona's voice was cold. She adjusted her glasses and continued, "This is my issue. I don't need you getting involved."
"Ehhhh?" Serafall blinked, caught off guard.
But then a look of realization passed through her eyes.
Right. That's just how Sona isprideful and independent. She was never one to easily accept help.
Still
There's no way someone like Sona could handle a guy like Lynn.
"Sona," Serafall said suddenly, "you've heard the rumors, haven't you?"
Sona tilted her head slightly, confused.
Serafall continued, "Originally, the engagement with the Sitri family was actually arranged with me."
Sona paused and pressed her lips together, silent.
Of course she knew. That's why she hated the engagement in the first place.
Serafall had used the excuse of inheriting the Leviathan name and no longer being a Sitri to dodge the marriage contract.
Everyone in the Sitri family knew the truth. The man Serafall wanted to marry had mysteriously disappeared. So naturally, she didn't want to go through with the engagement.
And then the responsibility just fell on Sona.
That's what made her so angry.
If her sister could reject a marriage she didn't want, why did she have to go through with it?
Of course, she understood that Serafall had the power to make that decision. Power Sona didn't have.
But still, that didn't mean she wouldn't try to fight for herself.
But now, maybe she didn't need to fight anymore.
A glimmer of resolve appeared in Sona's eyes.
When Serafall had said the engagement could be canceled that's when she realized how she really felt.
She didn't want to break it off.
Serafall didn't notice her sister's inner turmoil. She kept rambling on, "Since I was the one the engagement was originally for, I should be the one to carry the burden!"
"What are you saying?"
"You mean" Sona narrowed her eyes. "You want to marry him instead?"
Serafall suddenly looked away, avoiding eye contact.
Sona's expression turned blank. "Why didn't you say this earlier?"
Well, I didn't know Lynn was that Lynn from 500 years ago
Serafall was clearly dodging the question.
Sona frowned deeply. Was there more to this than she knew?
Forget it.
She didn't care anymore.
"I already saidI'm not canceling the engagement." Her voice was resolute.
Serafall blinked. "Wait, weren't you always the one trying to get out of it?"
That's when it finally hit herSona wasn't acting like her usual self.
Ever since she mentioned breaking the engagement, Sona had been cold. She wasn't happy at all.
Why?
Serafall narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing her sister.
Then, cautiously, she asked, "Sona don't tell me"
"You really want to marry Lynn?"
Sona's face flushed red, but she tried to keep her cool. "My personal life doesn't concern you."
Bingo.
Serafall's eyes lit up with realization.
So that's it.
Oh dear. What a mess!
She rested her hands on Sona's shoulders and said with a long sigh, "Sona, you can't handle a guy like Lynn. Just let me take care of it."
Sona brushed her hands off, voice as cold as ever. "No thanks."
"I'm tired. Please leave."
"Huh?" Serafall blinked.
Was Sona kicking her out?
Ouch.
Serafall looked hurt. "But this was my engagement to begin with."
"And the moment you gave it up," Sona replied flatly, "it became mine."
Serafall rubbed her temples in frustration.
How did things get to this point?
Didn't Sona hate the engagement before?
Was she seriously falling for Lynn now?
Damn it!
She wasn't giving up!
With a sly grin, Serafall leaned in. "Sona, you don't get to decide this anymore"
Sona's expression turned cold. "If you really plan to steal him from me then get ready for a Rating Game."
"Huh?"
Serafall looked at her like she'd just heard a joke.
"You serious?"
Sona wanted to challenge her? A Maou?
She'd get crushed!
But to go that far for an engagement she used to hate?
Was this really her Sona?
Sona didn't respond. She just brushed past Serafall and walked out of the room.
Bang.
The door slammed shut behind her.
Serafall stood there, stunned.
She didn't expect Sona to be this stubborn.
Just how far had things gone between her and Lynn?
Serafall frowned.
Guess she'd have to go find out.
Outside the Student Council Room
Sona stood in a quiet corner of Kuoh Academy, gazing up at the sky with a long, silent sigh.
She never expected thatnot only Rias, but now even her own sisterwanted to compete with her over her engagement with Lynn.
Why?
Ever since the last time they met, Sona had sensed something between Serafall and Lynn.
The way she looked at him there was history there.
This whole "cancel the engagement" thingit wasn't for her sake.
It was for Serafall's own reasons.
Sona clenched her fists.
She wasn't going to give him up.
Not even to her own sister.
She knew full well that with Serafall's status as a Maou, transferring the engagement to herself wouldn't be difficult.
Even if Sona was the heir to the Sitri family, she couldn't stop it alone.
So there was only one way.
Challenge her to a Rating Game.
Of course, she knew the gap in their strength.
Challenging a Maou?
It was practically suicide.
But stillShe had to let Serafall, Rias, and Lynn know how serious she was.
She clutched her chest, feeling her heartbeat speed up.
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Meanwhile
Serafall had arrived at the Occult Research Club.
"Yoo-hoo~! Hello there, little sister of Sirzechs!"
Rias: "???"
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Koneko: These Devils Are So Lame
Inside the Occult Research Club
"Lady Leviathan?"
Rias looked surprised when Serafall suddenly showed up. She quickly set down her tea and stood up, ready to greet her respectfully.
But Serafall waved her off before she could even speak.
Without any hesitation, Serafall plopped down on the sofa and got straight to the point.
"So, how far have Lynn and Sona gone in their relationship?"
Rias blinked, her expression turning a little strange.
Why is Lady Serafall suddenly asking about that?
She couldn't help but feel uneasy.
Don't tell me because Lynn's been showing off all that power lately, the Sitri family and Serafall are even more eager to push the engagement forward?
Please no!!
On the outside, Rias stayed calm, but internally she was screaming.
Still, she decided to answer honestly. "Uhm as far as I know, not much progress."
From what she had seen, and what she'd heard from Koneko...
Sona and Lynn hadn't even met that many times. They barely had any one-on-one interaction at all.
Thinking about that, Rias actually started to feel a little relieved.
She shared everything she knew with Serafall.
...
After a while, Serafall looked serious. "So what you're saying is..."
"Sona's totally crushing on him by herself?"
Rias hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Yeah... seems like it."
"Whew."
Serafall leaned back on the couch, visibly relaxing.
She had been worried that Sona and Lynn were already at the level of 'passionate couple' like herself and Grayfia (in her dreams).
She couldn't help but chuckle.
Sona really did put on a good act earlierSerafall had almost been fooled.
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Meanwhile, watching Serafall suddenly loosen up, Rias couldn't help but give her a curious look.
Something's off here.
Is it just me, or does Lady Serafall look relieved that Sona and Lynn aren't making progress?
That doesn't make any sense.
Rias thought for a moment, then carefully asked, "Lady Serafall, is the Sitri family getting impatient?"
Serafall waved her hand casually. "Nah, it's just there might be a change in Sona's engagement situation."
Change?
Rias squinted in confusion.
"Sigh"
Serafall acted like she had a headache, shaking her head. "You know how Sona's never been happy with her engagement, right?"
