Badr: "..."
He couldn't help but sigh softly, "Rias, you're playing with fire."
Rias laughed charmingly.
She found Badr's reaction amusing and her previously dull mood brightened.
Smiling, she looked into Badr's eyes, her expression full of affection and teasing, and said in a playful tone:
"So? What do you want to do?"
"..."
Badr stared at her for two seconds, then suddenly raised an eyebrow and pounced on her without a word.
But Rias seemed to be prepared. She laughed happily as she deftly dodged Badr's lunge.
"Don't run."
"You can't catch me, haha..."
The two of them played around in the bathroom, Rias constantly dodging Badr's pursuit and laughing happily. Her laughter was delightful.
Unfortunately, the bathroom was only so big, and soon Badr caught Rias...
...
The light of the teleportation array flashed, and Rias teleported herself and Badr to the club room just in time.
"Good morning, Rias-senpai, Badr," greeted Koneko Toujou and Asia Argento, who had arrived earlier.
"Good morning, Koneko, Asia," Rias replied.
Koneko tilted her head cutely, noticing that Rias seemed to be in an excellent mood.
Asia, however, noticed something. She looked at Rias' chest and saw a bit of purple-red skin near her cleavage.
Is that a bruise?
"Rias-senpai, are you hurt? Do you need me to heal you?" Asia asked quickly.
Rias was stunned for a moment and then looked down. She blushed slightly.
"No, it's nothing! It's not an injury..."
She quickly stopped Asia, looking a bit embarrassed.
Badr, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but grin, finding the situation amusing.
Rias glared at him.
Seeing Asia still looking worried, Rias didn't know what to say.
She couldn't possibly explain that the purple-red marks weren't bruises, but rather love bites from Badr...
...
Asia was still confused, not understanding what had happened.
In the end, Rias used her magic to erase the marks left by Badr and finally managed to divert Asia's attention.
Meanwhile, Koneko, eating a lollipop, looked curiously at Rias and Badr.
She felt that the relationship between the two seemed to have become more intimate...
Badr remained calm.
After all, he and Rias had only been playing around. Nothing serious had happened.
Both were inexperienced, so they just saw it as a fun learning experience and enjoyed it.
In short, there was no deep exchange, just some mutual comfort...
"Koneko, where's Akeno?" Badr asked Koneko.
It was unusual not to see Akeno Himejima in the club room, as she was usually here early.
"Since Rias-senpai wasn't here, she was called by the student council."
As the vice president, Akeno usually took charge when Rias was absent.
Rias seemed to sense something and smiled:
"She's back."
As soon as she spoke, Akeno appeared through the teleportation array, followed by a group of people.
The woman leading them had short black hair and wore glasses. Her beauty was almost equal to Akeno's, but her stern demeanor matched Rias.
This was... Sona Sitri, the president of the student council!
Next to her was the vice president of the student council, Tsubaki Shinra, who was as inseparable from Sona as Akeno was from Rias.
It seemed that the entire student council was present!
And... they had arrived via a devil teleportation array!
So the other members of the student council were also devils...
Badr wasn't surprised because Akeno had already told him about Sona Sitri's devil identity. Now, of course, he understood that the student council members were her servants.
Suddenly, Badr felt someone watching him. When he looked around, he saw the only male in the student council team.
The male student was clearly scrutinizing and comparing himself to Badr, but Badr remained calm and unaffected.
Outwardly, however, he put on a friendly smile.
... Of course, it was a false smile.
He wouldn't reveal his true feelings to others so easily.
The only people he could be real with were Rias and the others, as well as Mai Sakurajima.
Rias stood up and greeted them with a smile:
"Welcome. The entire student council is here. What brings you all here?"
Sona Sitri was polite and formal, but very serious. She spoke softly:
"Sorry to intrude. Since both of our groups have new members, we thought it would be good to come and say hello."
"Oh? So this is the new student council member." Rias looked at the male student from Sona's group.
"Genshirou Saji" Sona introduced.
Rias smiled and introduced her own: "This is my knight, Badr, and my bishop, Asia."
Rias had always publicly declared Badr as her knight. The fact that he also occupied eight of her pawns was kept secret, known only to her servants like Akeno.
This matter was too important for Rias to reveal it prematurely.
After all, Badr was the only one she knew who possessed two roles as a devil piece!
She couldn't predict how Badr would perform in the Rating games.
But it would probably be strong enough to be considered cheating...
Sona adjusted her glasses and examined Badr and Asia, sensing their exceptional qualities.
"So this is the Badr who used two of your knight pieces. That means you only need the pawn position now."
"Haha, you know, finding pieces is a matter of fate." Rias seemed calm. "Badr, Asia, go say hello."
On the other side, Genshirou Saji confidently stepped forward and extended his hand to Badr.
"Genshirou Saji, nice to meet you."
"Likewise, nice to meet you."
"You used two knight pieces. That's impressive. By the way, I used four pawn pieces!"
Badr just smiled peacefully, not saying much, giving an ordinary impression.
Genshirou Saji suddenly used his magic and sent it into Badr's body through the handshake.
Badr remained calm, and his internal sacred equipment, the king's sword and shield, easily dispersed the magic.
Returning the favor.
Badr activated the sharpness of the Sword of Kings and sent a wave of magic back.
Genshirou Saji felt his magic disappear like a stone sinking into the sea, then a powerful magic returned with a vengeance. His expression changed and he quickly let go of Badr's hand.
He struggled for a few seconds to dissipate the magic, his face grave.
The brief exchange was felt by Rias and Sona. Rias couldn't help but smile proudly.
Sona's eyes narrowed slightly.
How powerful. Didn't they say that he only turned into a devil a few days ago? How can his magic be so strong...
No wonder it took two knight pieces.
Then she looked at Asia and found her magic even more impressive!
Asia's magic was almost on par with Ria's, making her the strongest magic user among Ria's servants.
Where did she find such excellent pieces...
Sona couldn't help but wonder.
"The Familiar Forest opens the day after tomorrow. Are you going there too?" Rias asked.
"Yes, but this person only accepts one order a month..."
So their groups would collide.
"Haha, then let's have a fair competition!"
Rias, proud of her servants' skills, was eager to meet Sona's challenge.
"Competition?"
"The winner gets the commission."
Sona said seriously, "You mean a Rating games?"
The Rating Games was the primary way to determine a devil's status and settle disputes.
Before the Rating Games began, any contract could be drawn up and agreed upon by both parties. The game would begin, and the loser would have to honor the contract unconditionally.
But this small matter didn't warrant that level.
Rias laughed, "Of course not. We don't have permission for that. Sona, I mean a normal human competition, like sports.
...
On the tennis court, Rias and Sona, two High-Class devils, faced each other, full of fighting spirit.
Outside the fence, Badr chuckled.
He hadn't expected their duel to be a tennis match.
But using a devil's physical skills in a human sport seemed a bit like cheating.
The match was women's doubles, with Sona's partner being her vice president, Tsubaki Shinra, and Ria's partner, Akeno.
The four girls were already in their sports outfits, and their beauty in skirts was undeniable.
As Rias and the others arrived at the court, passersby stopped to watch, drawn by their charm.
News of their match spread quickly throughout the school.
After all, the three recognized beauties of Kuoh Academy were on the court, along with the lovely Tsubaki Shinra.
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Even before the tennis match started, many students had gathered around, eager to catch a glimpse of the school's beauties.
Badr couldn't help but secretly scratch his forehead in annoyance.
"Isn't this a bit too much..."
Koneko, who was standing nearby, overheard Badr's muttering and found it somewhat amusing.
She knew that Badr didn't like to be too conspicuous and preferred to keep a low profile on a daily basis.
On the tennis court, Rias picked up a tennis ball.
"I'm ready, Sona."
"Bring it on, Rias."
The fighting spirit between the two seemed to ignite, and with Rias' serve, the duel began.
Their tennis skills were all at a professional level, and with the added advantage of their devil-like physiques, their abilities were far superior to those of professional human players.
As a result, the intense tennis match immediately stirred the emotions of the audience.
"Wow! The President is so cool!"
"Go, Rias! Go, Akeno!!"
The crowd couldn't help but cheer them on. The four of them on the court were so attractive that they charmed everyone, regardless of gender.
At that moment, their passionate "battle" on the tennis court made the spectators feel an exhilarating high.
Koneko watched the match and whispered to Badr:
"This way, they won't be able to use magic."
"Ah... they still want to use magic..." Badr replied weakly.
Before he could finish his sentence, Sona suddenly injected magic into the tennis ball, causing its trajectory to become unpredictable and erratic.
The crowd immediately erupted in cheers:
"Wow! President's magic shot!"
Koneko was speechless for a moment.
Obviously, it was magic, but it was interpreted as a "magic shot".
Badr didn't know what to say.
With the Devils' already enhanced physical abilities, using magic seemed like overkill...
Could they show some respect for the spirit of fair competition in sports?
Badr found it both amusing and annoying. If this got out, it might make the headlines with titles like "XX Academy's Non-Professional Girls' Tennis Team Crushes National Team".
"So, our president and vice president will definitely win. You think so too, right?" Saji asked proudly from the sidelines. The match on the court was intense, and even those outside couldn't help but get involved in some rivalry.
Badr tilted his head. If it was him, he wouldn't care, but since it was Rias, he couldn't just let someone else get the upper hand.
He answered casually:
"I think Rias and Akeno won't lose to your president."
"Oh? Then let's wait and see."
Saji chuckled and raised an eyebrow when he realized something;
This guy just called Rias by her name.
Isn't he supposed to be her servant?
Is he that close to her?
If only he could be that close to President Sona... then...
Saji couldn't help but fantasize about being intimately involved with President Sona...
Heh, heh heh...
Curious, he approached Badr.
"Hey, Badr, you seem to be really close to your master?"
"Not really," Badr replied calmly.
"Just 'not really'? But you called her Rias."
Saji nudged Badr with his elbow. "Tell me, how did you get to this point?"
Badr found it strange.
"Calling her name directly... is that such a big deal?"
"Of course!" Saji said with longing in his eyes. "That's your master! How did you get so close? Please tell me!"
Hearing this, Badr could only tilt his head and think for a moment before he said:
"Rias and I are pretty much at the level of neck kissing."
"Huh!? Neck kissing?" Saji repeated, not understanding.
"No, I mean kissing, neck, connection," Badr emphasized each word.
Saji: "...??"
After a few seconds of confusion, Saji suddenly realized!
What the heck?
He looked at Badr with an awe-struck expression.
"Kissing, neck... connection? Is that what I think it means?"
Badr looked at Saji calmly.
Why is he so excited?
"...I said, just a little more to go."
That means they kissed the neck but didn't go any further...
After all, it was only this morning.
"That's still amazing!"
Saji said excitedly, suddenly bowing at a ninety-degree angle to Badr. "Master!!!"
Badr: "...??"
Master? Is that what he calls me?
Badr blinked at Saji, a little speechless.
"Who are you?"
"Master! Please accept my bow; I want to learn!"
"Go away."
"Master!!"
"Drop dead," Badr muttered, avoiding Saji's grasp.
Koneko watched them with a bit of confusion. How had their relationship suddenly become so good?
Male friendships are really inexplicable...
Badr was at a loss for words because of Saji, while the four of them played on the tennis court with such intensity that the ground seemed to shake, their magically enhanced serves making the match unpredictable.
In the end, however, their tennis rackets broke and the match ended in a draw.
Saji ran over. "President, I think I can skip catching familiars for now and let Master have this opportunity!"
Sona said: "...??"
Even Rias and the others were confused, they all turned to Badr: "...Master?"
Badr: "..."
...
The scene became silent.
Badr was speechless.
That idiot...
Rias and the others approached, still glistening with sweat from the intense tennis match, looking full of vitality.
"Badr, what's going on?" Rias asked.
"I don't know. Maybe it's my charm?" Badr didn't know what to say, so he just said something random.
Rias and the others were stunned;
What charm?
Sona also looked at Saji suspiciously, her eyes questioning:
"Didn't you want a familiar before?"
"Uh... haha, well... I think I need more training. Handing out more flyers to gain experience isn't a bad idea either."
Saji scratched his head, still winking at Badr.
Badr was helpless;
He appreciated Saji's generosity, but the problem was that he really didn't know how to help this guy get closer to President Sona.
