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Chapter 39: Bound by Love and Magic
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"Can't get enough of it."
"Stop touching, it's really ticklish."
"Well, taking off the stockings would solve that..."
Seeing Badr shamelessly taking advantage of her, Sakurajima Mai was at a loss. She leaned over, pinched his cheek, and pulled gently.
"Honestly, why do you like playing with feet?"
Badr tilted his head in the direction Mai was pulling and answered seriously:
"Because you won't let me play with other parts."
Sakurajima Mai: "..."
After a short moment of stunned silence, Mai suddenly came to her senses, her face turning bright red.
"Pervert."
She pulled her legs back and slipped into the slippers Badr had brought her. "I'm going to take a bath."
"Can I join you?" Badr asked with a smile.
"No."
She refused him without hesitation.
Mai gathered her clothes and went straight into the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
Badr's expression softened to a serene smile. His quick transition from playful banter to calm composure was impressive.
Feeling the bond he shared with Mai, Badr realized that the deeper their love, the stronger the feedback he received from the Devil's Contract...
What surprised him was that this feedback seemed almost endless.
This made Badr look towards the bathroom with a smile.
He had never expected that falling in love with Mai would give him such a substantial boost from the contract...
Having a girlfriend like Mai was truly a stroke of luck.
...
When Sakurajima Mai emerged from her bath, she saw Badr sitting cross-legged, meditating with his eyes closed. A pair of demonic wings unfurled from his back and fluttered gently.
Mai's expression wavered for a moment;
Only when she saw Badr with those demonic wings could she fully grasp the difference between him and a normal human.
He was a devil...
Yet he completely changed her preconceived notions about devils.
Real devils were not as cruel, cunning, ugly, or terrifying as she had imagined.
Sakurajima Mai couldn't help but think deeply, wondering if she and Badr, a devil and a human, could really make it to the end...
While Mai was dreaming, Badr finished his meditation.
He slowly opened his eyes, which shone brightly, his energy and spirit strong.
Badr was amazed at how much his magic power had grown!
He felt like he was about to break through to the level of a mid-level Devil!
Although his fighting ability was already comparable to that of an average mid-level devil, his current strength had increased significantly!
When he truly reached the mid-level devil stage, his power would surely be even greater...
Such was the power of the Faith Contract. No wonder Rias and the others were so happy. It turned out that he had signed a remarkable contract partner...
Badr was pleased with his improvement, but not complacent.
After all, there was still Rias inexplicable fiance lurking...
This fiance, arranged by Rias family, must be extremely powerful. Badr's lower-level devil skills were probably not enough against such an opponent.
But Badr would never let Rias marry someone she didn't love.
So he needed even more power...
I'll try to practice resonance with the Gear later, but only after I've separated from Mai, so she won't worry.
Badr made his decision.
"Mai, do you have any other wishes?"
After making the contract, Badr could continuously absorb the girl's emotions and wishes, but fulfilling additional wishes would bring more "compensation". Of course, he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Sakurajima Mai tightened her robe and said calmly, "I don't have any other wishes. If I had to say, I just hope that my career in show business goes well..."
"That's already in the contract. I'll always support you. I meant other kinds of wishes."
Badr smiled gently, "I've signed a contract with you, so I'll do my best to fulfill any wish you have."
"Then... my wish is to fulfill Badr's wish."
Mai expressed her thoughts, looking at the boy in front of her with eyes full of affection.
Such genuine emotions were a bit unfair.
Badr was slightly stunned. After composing himself, he joked:
"Really? Well, my current wish is to have a child with you, Mai."
Unexpectedly, Mai seemed to have anticipated Badr's shocking statement and remained very calm.
"That will have to wait until we get married."
She replied calmly.
By now she understood Badr very well. He wasn't someone who expressed his true feelings easily, so he often covered them up with either frivolous or unserious remarks.
Mai had learned to stay calm in such situations, lest Badr take her for a ride.
In simple words, Mai predicted that Badr would say something cheeky...
Seeing her calm reaction, Badr raised an eyebrow and asked persistently:
"Then let's get married?"
"First I have to succeed in my career."
"But you're already so famous; isn't that success?"
"Well, yes. Then let's change it to finish my studies first."
Saying the conditions on a whim, Mai smiled happily, seemingly enjoying Badr's helpless expression, finding it very cute.
Badr was speechless, "So I'll have to wait a long time to have a child with you?"
"Seems like it." Mai smiled, slightly smug.
"Mai, you're the real devil here, a little devil."
Badr chuckled, dropping the subject, and stood up.
"Alright, I'm going back."
"Huh? Leaving already?" Mai's eyes clearly showed a hint of reluctance, even if she didn't say it directly.
Badr also wanted to spend more time with Mai, but his purpose of collecting the compensation was accomplished and he had to hurry back to train.
Even though he wanted to stay longer, in order to gain something, he had to give something up. This was inevitable.
He suppressed his reluctance and smiled:
"If you want me to stay the night, it's possible."
"Please take out the garbage when you leave."
Mai's calm rebuttal immediately knocked Badr out.
This woman...
She's just irresistibly sweet.
Badr smiled and suddenly pushed Mai onto the sofa.
Looking at her sweet face, he leaned in to kiss her tantalizing lips.
Mai struggled weakly, then obediently wrapped her arms around his neck.
They kissed deeply and passionately...
After five minutes, they reluctantly pulled away.
"I'm going. If you need anything, call me through the contract."
Badr instructed. Summoning through the contract allowed the direct use of a teleportation array, which was very convenient.
"Goodbye."
Mai's face still had a lingering blush.
Without further delay, Badr left for home.
He wanted to come back quickly to try some training, when he received a call from Rias.
"Come quickly, Asia is in trouble." Rias voice was direct.
Badr's eyes narrowed and he immediately asked, "Where?"
"At the busy intersection. She encountered a fallen angel. Don't worry, we've already arrived and Asia is safe, but the enemy has also called for reinforcements."
Rias had left a family crest on Asia that could be used for contact. Sensing something was amiss, Asia contacted Rias, who immediately teleported there.
Sighing with relief, Badr assured her that he'd be right there.
Fallen Angels...
Looks like the ones who covet Asia's sacred equipment.
Persistent as ever.
Calling a taxi would take too long, so Badr sprinted off;
He moved swiftly through the night, like a ghost.
...
Under the night sky, the city remained busy;
Neon lights flashed, but on the rooftops of tall buildings, Badr ran like a bird, leaping across the roofs.
With his devil's body, jumping tens of meters was easy. Badr raced toward the busy intersection.
Meanwhile, at the busy intersection, in a nearby park.
The normally crowded night park was deserted, with several figures facing each other.
One group was Rias, and the other, six Fallen Angels with black wings-three males and three females. Rias group had only four girls.
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Both sides were radiating intense hostility, and the people who were originally in the park had long left due to the shift in atmosphere.
"Asia, little sister, we finally found you," one of the male fallen angels said with a gentle smile. "Leaving the church to join the Devils, you've really broken our hearts."
"Yes, indeed. And we treated you so well," another female fallen angel, dressed very provocatively, laughed.
Actually, all three female fallen angels were scantily clad, their clothing barely covering them...
At a glance, one could easily see everything.
In comparison, Rias and her group seemed much more normal.
Just like the Stray Devils, these fallen angels had completely deviated from the original purpose of angels, now entirely ruled by desire. After sinking into their desires, it became common for them to indulge with various beings, so their revealing attire was no surprise.
Asia was terrified at the sight of these people. After joining Rias team at Badr's invitation, she realized that the Devils were nothing like how the church described them.
Here, she made many friends, something she never dared to dream of before.
Previously, people in the church labeled her, once a saint, as a heretic because her abilities could heal even Devils.
Later, some individuals began coveting the sacred gear within her.
Though Asia was adorably naive, she wasn't foolish. She could distinguish between genuine kindness and falsehood.
Moreover, after witnessing a priest brutally murder a human woman during a mission, she lost all affection for the church and easily joined Rias Devil faction.
But she didn't expect that these people would still come after her. When she completed a contract mission and was discovered by these individuals, she was nearly captured.
Luckily, Badr had encountered similar situations before, and Rias had made preparations for such occurrences. She immediately summoned Rias and the others, averting the crisis.
Seeing Asia too scared to speak, Akeno Himejima gently held her hand. "Don't worry, no one can hurt you."
Asia regained her confidence and nodded firmly. "Yes!"
Apart from Badr, Akeno Himejima was the one who took the most care of her, being an incredibly gentle senior.
Seeing the arrogance of the fallen angels, Rias coldly smiled, stepping forward with a hand on her hip. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen of the fallen angels. What are you planning to do to my adorable servant, Asia?"
Her tone was icy, standing there with one hand on her hip and a crimson flame rising from her palm. She looked both elegant and deadly.
"We just want to reclaim our saint. When did the princess of the Gremory family start stealing from others?" one of the male fallen angels said with a constant smile, despite the evident hostility.
"Saint? Asia is now a Devil, my adorable servant. How dare you covet my servant? Are you asking for a fight?"
"Joke! Do you think we're afraid of you? The Gremory family is nothing special, just a bunch of struggling individuals," a female fallen angel sneered. "Enough talk! Kill them and take Asia back. The Twilight Healing cannot fall into others' hands!"
Rias face darkened. "You can try!"
With a screech, the battle began. The fallen angels launched spears of light, but before they could hit, golden lightning struck from the sky, shattering the spears.
"Ara ara, it seems I'll have to get serious today," Akeno Himejima smiled, her eyes narrowing into cute crescent shapes, yet she attacked with immense power.
Her clothes quickly dissipated, transforming into a shrine maiden outfit with a flash of light.
The fallen angels' pupils contracted. "The Maiden of Thunder..."
A flash of dread crossed their eyes. Akeno Himejima's presence posed a significant threat. But they had six members, while Rias side only had three capable fighters, with Asia being a non-combatant.
"Stephanie, go capture Asia. We'll handle the rest," the leading fallen angel ordered. To ensure success, they had brought top-tier fallen angels, including two high-class ones, anticipating strong opponents like Rias.
Stephanie took to the sky, looking for an opportunity to strike.
Rias and her team frowned. Their numbers were unfavorable. Despite Rias and Akeno's strength, the two high-class fallen angels would keep them busy. Koneko Toujou could handle two, but Asia couldn't defend against a fallen angel.
Where is Badr...
Worried, Rias maintained a composed facade, her aura undiminished. "Akeno, bring them down!"
"Yes, President," Akeno smiled, flying into the sky, raising her hand, and summoning golden lightning.
Crack!
The lightning struck down, targeting the fallen angels, causing their expressions to darken.
"Arrogant!" They ascended, wielding spears of light, clashing with Akeno's lightning.
The battle was fierce, with Rias and Akeno facing off against three fallen angels. Rias used her fire magic while Akeno summoned more lightning, both suffering minor injuries but showing no signs of retreat.
Koneko Toujou, defending Asia on the ground, struggled against two fallen angels, sustaining injuries. Asia continuously used her healing powers, while her familiar, the Thunder Dragon, attempted to help, though its attacks were mostly ignored.
Rias and her team had to be wary of Stephanie, who occasionally launched surprise attacks, injuring them further.
"Hehe, futile struggle," Stephanie mocked, finding an opening. With Rias and Akeno occupied and Koneko pushed back, Asia was vulnerable.
Stephanie turned into a streak of light, heading straight for Asia.
"Watch out!" Koneko warned, but Asia's reaction was slow. They could only watch as Stephanie closed in.
"Asia!!" Rias shouted, abandoning her opponent to defend, but her adversary was relentless.
Just as Stephanie was about to grab Asia, a silver shield suddenly appeared before the girl, creating a force field.
Bang!
Stephanie was thrown back, hitting an invisible wall.
"What is this?" The fallen angels were stunned by the mysterious shield.
