After all the trouble he'd gone through to get summoned, he hadn't expected the difficulty to be so high right from the start.
Sigh, they say that life is full of disappointments, but why is it still so frustrating even as a devil?
Well, it is customary to encounter some difficulties; you should keep a good attitude.
Think about the details carefully; maybe he can devise some solutions.
As Badr walked home, he thought about Sakurajima Mai's earlier words.
Just as he was deep in thought, a figure suddenly appeared around the corner before him, and the two collided.
"Ah..."
The figure staggered back two steps and sat down on the ground, softly crying.
It was a girl's voice.
Badr reacted quickly and reached out.
"I'm sorry."
"Ah... I should be the one to apologize."
The girl replied quickly, taking Badr's hand and standing up.
It was then that Badr noticed the girl's unusual clothing.
This is... a nun's habit?
—
The girl in front of him was indeed wearing a nun's habit, but it was more casual in style.
Such everyday nun's clothing isn't too conspicuous; Badr recognized it by the religious symbols embroidered on it.
The girl wore a pure white veil, revealing her golden hair. Her eyes were pure and clear, her face delicate and beautiful, like a perfect work of art created by divine hands.
A single glance seemed to bring a sense of holiness.
Extremely pure...
Badr's eyes narrowed as he noticed the holy cross pendant hanging from the girl's chest.
As expected... she's from the church.
Badr's instincts warned him.
He was a devil now, and this girl was from the Church. Was she an enemy?
Looking at the girl who had stood up, Badr said nothing and stepped back.
"Um..."
The girl looked at Badr with an embarrassed expression. "I seem to be lost... Could you please help me?"
—
...Did I hear that right? Are you sure you want to follow a devil?
By the way, how much can a church nun sell for?
Waiting online is very urgent.
"Is this your first time in Kuoh?" Badr asked quietly.
"Yes, I'm a new nun, assigned here by the church... I'm not familiar with this place at all. Um... sorry for the trouble. Almighty Lord, please bless this kind gentleman before me."
The girl bowed respectfully.
Badr could see her innocence, purity, and devotion in just a few sentences.
There was no way to fake such a display.
He thought that angels and fallen angels were all hypocritical and corrupt, but that wasn't entirely true.
However, since he was a devil, it's best not to get involved with her and send her on her way.
Badr thought about it and said casually:
"I know where the church is. I'll take you there."
"That's wonderful, thank you!"
The girl smiled happily, her big eyes curving into crescent moons.
The church was in the direction close to Badr's home, so after walking with the girl for a while, he was almost home.
He pointed in the direction of the church. "You'll see the church at the intersection ahead. Just keep going straight, and you'll get there. I won't take you all the way."
"Thank you so much! I'm truly blessed to have met such a kind person right when I arrived at Kuoh. Thank you, almighty God."
...Who are you calling kind?
Use words like insidious, deceitful, or despicable to praise me.
Badr complained inwardly but nodded calmly. "No need to thank me. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Then she remembered something and said hastily:
"Oh, right, I'm Asia Argento. Just call me Asia. I still don't know your name."
"I'm Badr."
"Mr. Badr... I will remember and pray to the Lord for you."
Asia's gentle smile and words made Badr feel desperate.
Are you praying to the Lord for a devil like me?
I appreciate it...
"Thank you, Asia."
As he watched the pure, golden-haired girl leave, Badr thought.
A new nun from the church?
She shouldn't have much influence.
She didn't seem like the type to cause trouble.
To be safe, I should find a way to inform Rias about her.
Badr withdrew his gaze and turned toward his home.
He needed to rest early tonight; tomorrow promised to be eventful.
—
The next day.
Badr woke up on time, insisted by the alarm clock. After thirty minutes, he finally overcame his laziness and got out of bed.
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Chapter 12: Date with Mai
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"Date... what should I wear?"
Anything will do.
It's not an actual date, anyway.
Before the wardrobe, Badr glanced briefly and casually picked a denim jacket.
Looking at himself in the mirror, Badr, who was still sleepy, immediately woke up, admiring his handsomeness.
He headed out, hopped on his bike, and arrived at the agreed location right on time. Mai Sakurajima was already there waiting.
Locking his bike, Badr looked at Mai Sakurajima curiously, "Have you been here long?"
"I just arrived."
"Just to clarify, I wasn't late," Badr said confidently.
"You think I'm one of those girls who believe guys should always arrive before girls? I'm not that childish."
Mai Sakurajima's expression was calm, but Badr could sense a slight tinge of reluctance in her voice.
"If all girls were as understanding as you, Mai, I think everyone would enjoy dating more," Badr remarked thoughtfully.
"Save your dreams for when you're asleep."
Badr smiled lightly and said, "Humans rarely speak the truth when awake. Dreams reveal their true thoughts."
Mai Sakurajima: "..."
No way to argue with that.
"Let's go; the aquarium should be open by now."
The girl started walking ahead, and Badr followed leisurely, maintaining a half-step distance behind her.
They walked silently for a while, and Badr could admire the girl's beautiful profile.
Today, she wore a simple casual outfit-a plain white blouse with ruffled edges and an ordinary plaid skirt. Her long, slender legs were wrapped in black stockings, making her look elegant.
She looked very mature, and that particular air of sophistication was beautiful.
But it's worth noting that her skirt was knee-length...
Darn it.
Just then, Mai turned her head, her gaze meeting Badr's as he admired her.
"...What's with that rude stare?"
Mai Sakurajima was slightly on guard, making Badr wonder if girls had a natural sense for these things.
Caught red-handed, Badr decided to be straightforward:
"Mai, shouldn't you wear a short skirt and bare legs for a date?"
"Huh?"
Mai clenched her fist, "I'm going to punch you!"
"Someone finally agreed to go on a date with me, and I thought I'd get to see that," Badr said disappointedly.
"...I told you to stop showing off your lousy acting skills."
"What if I'm genuinely disappointed?"
"Is there a need to be this disappointed?"
"Super disappointed," Badr replied earnestly.
Mai's lips twitched slightly, and she turned her head, muttering quietly to herself:
"What the heck, I put serious thought into this outfit..."
Hmm?
Mai thought Badr couldn't hear her, but he did and couldn't help but smile slightly.
"However, this outfit also looks very cute."
Mai Sakurajima: "..."
...
"I was wrong, Lady Mai."
Hearing Badr's compliment, Mai Sakurajima's lips curled slightly:
"I'm not very cute at all."
She denied it with a hint of self-deprecation.
"Then you're adorable," Badr replied without hesitation.
Mai felt happy and calm, "You're quite honest, that's nice."
"Are you complimenting yourself through me?"
"Aren't you happy when I praise you?"
"Very happy."
"Then it's all good."
Mai Sakurajima smiled, carrying her small bag and walking with a lighter step. She was clearly in a good mood.
After walking a bit further, the aquarium came into view.
"We're here."
"How exciting! What should one remember when going on a date with a beautiful girl to the aquarium?" Badr chuckled softly.
"Remember to use your brain so people don't see how dumb you are," Mai retorted.
"Mai, you just cursed," Badr responded nonchalantly, not minding her words.
"Did I? Sorry," Mai replied casually.
The two of them walked into the aquarium, heading inside.
Because it was a Saturday, the aquarium was quite crowded.
Mai scanned the area and saw that no one could see her.
Seeing this, Badr stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Mai to block the people who couldn't see her from bumping into her.
Mai Sakurajima's eyes softened as she looked at Badr standing protectively before her.
It was unexpected to her that someone claiming to be a Devil could see her...
"Nothing special seems to be happening."
Badr mused, hoping to find some clues, but it seemed unlikely now.
Mai Sakurajima was not as disappointed as Badr:
"I didn't have high hopes anyway."
"Let's ask around more," Badr suggested.
"Sure, but Badr..."
Mai looked at him slowly, "Why do you care about me? Just because of that contract you mentioned?"
"For now, yes."
"Though I don't quite understand, wouldn't it be easier to find someone else instead of me?"
"No choice, you're the only one who's fallen for me," Badr said, looking deeply at Mai Sakurajima.
Mai turned her head away, "Gross acting. Makes me not want to sign any contract."
Badr immediately responded, "I was wrong, Lady Mai."
"Once you find another contract partner, just forget about me," Mai said indifferently as if it didn't concern her.
But Badr could hear a slight tension in her voice.
Glancing at her, Badr could tell that she was pretty scared.
she was scared that if he found another contract partner, he would abandon her.
She was pretending not to care.
But Badr wouldn't say that out loud.
So he replied calmly, "No way, I won't give up any contract partner. I've already started this mission; giving up halfway isn't my style."
Mai Sakurajima fell silent;
She felt a bit joyful.
After all, Badr was the only one who could still observe her.
She was terrified that Badr might give up on her too, leaving her alone.
Feeling touched, she calmly said:
"Do whatever you want; just don't blame me if it gets troublesome."
"Don't worry about me; I'm full of energy," Badr replied casually, fully aware of what was happening in Mai's mind.
He smiled and stopped passersby in the aquarium, asking if they could see Mai Sakurajima.
The result was predictable; no matter who Badr asked, the answer was always no.
Before all this, Mai Sakurajima was a household name; it was hard to find someone who didn't know her. Now, it was as if she was invisible.
Mai Sakurajima could only quietly watch Badr busy himself. Each time he asked someone new, she would listen with hopeful eyes.
But in the end, hope turned into disappointment.
The morning, we were passed in the blink of an eye.
Badr had little interest in admiring the beautiful aquarium. Seeing him tirelessly working for her, Mai Sakurajima felt a sense of guilt.
"Forget it; stop wasting your efforts here," she suggested, giving up.
"Yeah... seems we're in the wrong place," Badr sighed lightly.
"It's okay, you've done enough. I agree to the contract," Mai Sakurajima smiled.
Badr blinked, then chuckled:
"Although I'd love to agree, I promised to solve your problem first. I can't go back on my word. Don't give up so soon."
He stretched lazily and continued, "In any case, I can always see you, so there's no need to worry."
Perhaps his reassurance worked; Mai Sakurajima felt a bit better.
"You're right."
"It's getting late, let's head out," Badr suggested.
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Chapter 13: A Walk by the River
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As she looked at the aquarium she had visited twice but never indeed observed, Mai Sakurajima shook her head in resignation and followed Badr out of the aquarium.
"Since it's neither the company nor the place where you first noticed the symptoms, it must be somewhere you frequent, right?"
Badr analyzed, offering his two guesses: "Either near your home or your school... speaking of which, Mai, what about your family?"
Although others might not remember, surely her family would.
Upon hearing this, Mai Sakurajima's expression noticeably changed, becoming tense.
"We can visit those places later..."
She hesitated before speaking, avoiding answering Badr's question.
"Eh? It's still early," Badr insisted, knowingly stepping into a sensitive topic.
"I said we'll go later."
Mai's tone turned firm, making it clear she wouldn't take no for an answer.
Badr stared at her for a couple of seconds. Seeing the displeasure on her face, he shrugged.
"Alright."
He decided not to push further, recognizing her inner conflict. Reflecting on it, he realized Mai had avoided discussing her family.
Could it be that she was estranged from them?
—
Perhaps aware of her attitude, Mai Sakurajima fell silent.
She walked ahead without a word, not indicating any particular destination, and they moved forward aimlessly.
Badr didn't mind. He had the entire day free and didn't care about wasting some time.
The sound of an engine roared behind them as a motorcycle sped towards them.
Badr stepped aside early, but Mai Sakurajima, lost in thought, didn't move in time.
The rider, unable to see Mai, almost collided with her.
In a crisis, Badr reached out and pulled Mai into his arms.
The motorcycle zoomed past them with a roar and quickly disappeared.
Holding Mai by the waist, Badr looked down, meeting her eyes.
After a brief moment, he released her calmly, saying softly, "That was dangerous."
Mai nodded, acknowledging the trouble her condition caused.
"Thank you."
Badr waved it off, continuing to walk alongside her.
"Besides the situation just now, there must be many other inconveniences," Badr remarked, glancing at Mai's beautiful profile.
"Yes, being unable to buy the cream buns from that bakery is quite annoying."
