In the kitchen, Asia Argento was preparing dinner. Sensing Badr's demonic power signature, she emerged.
"Welcome back!"
Badr raised an eyebrow, taking in Asia's appearance.
"What are you wearing...?"
To his surprise, Asia was wearing an apron. Only an apron.
"Um, Kiryuu-san taught me... She said if I wore this, you would definitely like it..."
Asia mumbled shyly. Her inherent innocence and purity, remnants of her time as a nun, hadn't faded even after becoming a devil. Now, adorned in this "apron Gear," she left Badr momentarily speechless.
The Kiryuu-san Asia mentioned was Aika Kiryuu, one of Asia's closest human friends at school.
It warmed Badr and Rias hearts that Asia, who had once been so lonely, had finally made friends at school. They were genuinely happy for her.
But they hadn't expected this...
Aika Kiryuu wasn't exactly a conventional girl!
She supposedly possessed a remarkable skill: even through pants, she could accurately gauge a man's...length.
Compared to this skill, estimating measurements seemed utterly trivial!
Truly terrifying...
"...What has Kiryuu-san been teaching you?"
Badr sighed.
The once pure and innocent little nun was becoming more and more like a devil.
"Eh? Um... Do you not like it?"
"Well, it's actually quite...nice. Strictly speaking, she wasn't wrong..."
Badr was both amused and exasperated. Aika Kiryuu certainly understood what men liked, but she was far too unconventional...
Well, he wasn't exactly a paragon of virtue either.
After all, Badr's reputation as the "Clothes-Ripping Devil" was growing alongside his fame...
He pulled Asia close, kissing her sweet lips, leaving her dazed.
It took her a moment to remember she was supposed to be cooking.
Rias returned from completing a contract, and upon seeing Asia in her apron attire, she gasped in awe.
"Th-This outfit... I want to wear it too!"
She was clearly enamored, excitedly turning to Badr. "Help me change!"
...Why are you joining in on this?
Badr gaped at her, speechless. She wanted to follow suit?
But... Rias in just an apron...
He couldn't help but imagine the scene...
It seemed...rather appealing...
A grin spread across Badr's face.
Oh no.
Curiosity had gotten the better of him.
...He'd indulge her.
Badr went to the kitchen and retrieved a new apron.
Rias quickly shed her current attire.
Once she had the apron on, Badr personally tied the strings behind her back...
Yes.
Perfect.
"Well? How do I look?"
Rias flipped her crimson hair, her eyes sparkling mischievously as she looked at Badr.
Badr tilted his head, appraising her with a smirk. "You look great. Turn around, face away from me, and bend over slightly. Keep your legs straight. Yes, lower your upper body a bit more..."
Rias complied.
Seeing her like this, Badr felt a critical hit land, his attack speed maxed out.
Apron: When equipped alone, increases attack power against the opposite sex by 50%, critical hit rate by 50%, critical hit damage by 100%, and attack speed by 50%.
"Ara ara... what are you two playing at?"
A sultry voice purred. Akeno Himejima had arrived.
Everyone from the Occult Research Club would be moving into Badr's house today. They would all be living together from now on.
Akeno carried a small suitcase containing all her belongings.
"Akeno, you're here."
Badr smiled, taking her suitcase.
Akeno leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. "Akeno will be living with you from now on!"
"Yes, I'm looking forward to it," Badr replied with a chuckle.
Soon, Koneko Toujou and Xenovia arrived, each carrying their own luggage.
"Asia and I sharing a room is fine, right?" Xenovia asked.
Within the group, Asia and Koneko were undeniably the most doted upon.
"I'll take that room," Koneko declared, choosing a room before fixing her golden eyes on Badr. "If you dare peek, I'll hit you."
"I'm not that perverted," Badr said with a light laugh.
Rias and Asia exchanged a look of mock despair. It used to be just the two of them vying for Badr's attention. Now, everyone was joining the competition...
"President, Asia, what are you wearing...?"
Xenovia stared at Rias and Asia's apron attire, utterly bewildered.
"It's the joy of life," Badr said calmly, guiding Xenovia to the sofa and sitting beside Koneko, casually putting an arm around the petite silver-haired girl's shoulders.
"Badr's completely gone bad," Koneko remarked, her expression unchanged. She glanced at him with her golden eyes before calmly continuing to eat her strawberry daifuku.
"They chose to wear those themselves. I didn't ask them to," Badr replied with a smile.
Koneko offered him a bite of her daifuku. Badr glanced at it before taking a bite.
In the kitchen, Rias and Akeno were playfully egging each other on, the aroma of Asia's cooking wafting through the air.
Badr's gaze softened.
This once quiet house was now filled with warmth and laughter...
"By the way, Badr, should we take this opportunity to ask my brother to help us expand the house?" Rias emerged from the kitchen, inquiring.
"Hmm? Can we do that?"
"Of course. I'm just worried you might be reluctant since this is the house your parents left you, right?"
Badr smiled warmly. "If possible, I'd like to relocate everything elsewhere and keep this place as a memento."
Though his parents in this world had passed away long ago, before he even had a chance to meet them, he was still grateful to them. They had given him a place to call home.
...
After helping Asia with dinner and enjoying the sight of Rias and Asia in their aprons, the meal was finally ready.
It was the first time everyone had gathered at Badr's house for dinner. The food was plentiful, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
After dinner, Rias was the first to take a bath.
She was completely at ease in Badr's house, leaving the bathroom door ajar. Badr could see her alluring figure through the steam-filled room.
After a moment of appreciation, Badr stretched out on the sofa.
"Come here," Akeno purred, patting her lap.
Badr looked up and rested his head on Akeno's thighs, comfortably watching television.
He couldn't remember the last time he'd watched TV.
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Chapter 121: The Enemy of All in School
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In the past, Badr hadn't had the luxury of leisure. He'd always had to dedicate his time to Enhancing his demonic power or honing his physical strength.
But things were different now. After learning the technique to Improve his physique using demonic power, Getting Stronger had become significantly easier.
He'd discovered he could maintain the Improvement technique constantly, twenty-four hours a day!
Even Azazel, who had taught him the method, was baffled.
Badr simply explained that it only required a small portion of his focus to maintain the technique, and it didn't interfere with his regular demonic power Enhancement!
Essentially, he was Improving his body and Enhancing his demonic power simultaneously, drastically saving time.
This development had spurred a wave of intense training among his fellow peerage members.
Xenovia, for example, was pushing herself relentlessly, determined to reach the High-Class Devil threshold required for the body refinement technique and emulate Badr's training regimen.
Azazel wasn't optimistic about their chances.
Only a monster like Badr, with his [Absolute Control], could achieve such a feat. Even Azazel himself couldn't manage it, despite being the one who taught Badr the technique.
Enjoying the warmth of Akeno Himejima's lap as a pillow, Badr watched Xenovia's rigorous training in the living room and said, "Xenovia, is it wise to exercise so strenuously right after a meal?"
He didn't want to discourage her enthusiasm, so he offered a gentle suggestion.
After all, for devils, strenuous activity after meals wasn't an issue. Even post-prandial... other activities... were perfectly acceptable.
Xenovia continued her workout without pause, panting slightly. "It's fine, it's nothing! Your experience has given me a goal for my training. I can handle it!"
"..."
Badr pursed his lips, choosing not to argue.
Let her be, he thought. As long as she's happy.
Increased physical fitness wouldn't hurt, after all.
Akeno Himejima ran her fingers through Badr's hair, chuckling softly. "Not everyone can turn Enhancement into an instinct like you, but it's a good goal to strive for."
Watching the melodramatic soap opera on TV, Badr shook his head with amusement. "It feels strange to suddenly have so much free time."
Previously, he'd spent so much time Getting Stronger that he'd even replaced sleep with it. Now, with his around-the-clock automatic Enhancement, he had an abundance of free time and didn't know what to do with it.
Hearing this, Akeno leaned down, a seductive smile playing on her lips. "Then... let's do something fun..."
Badr feigned ignorance, asking with a light smile, "What kind of fun things?"
"Like what we did at my place last time."
Akeno's words carried a suggestive undertone. After her transformation into a woman at the shrine, Rias had been keeping a close eye on them. Now, however, with the Maou's explicit permission... heh...
The thought excited Akeno. She took Badr's hand with a smile.
"Can you feel it? My heart is racing. I can't wait to become one with Y..."
Badr, his head resting on Akeno's lap, looked up at her. Due to the angle, he could only see half of her face...
Hmm, this view isn't bad either.
Just then, Asia Argento's voice interrupted them.
"B-Badr?"
The small nun, seeing Badr and Akeno's intimate display, felt a pang of sadness.
"Asia doesn't want to be left out..."
She rushed over and threw herself onto Badr.
Even now, she was still wearing her apron.
"Oh my, oh my..."
Akeno was caught off guard. She hadn't expected the usually innocent Asia to be so forward.
She gave Badr a meaningful look.
"You've taught her well..."
"...That look speaks volumes," Badr chuckled, gently patting Asia's smooth back. "Don't worry, Asia. I didn't say I was leaving you out."
"Mmm!"
Asia planted a kiss on Badr's cheek.
"My, how bold..." Akeno, though still smiling, seemed a bit jealous.
"...What are you all doing?"
Rias stood behind the sofa, her tone sharp. She had heard the commotion from the bathroom mid-shower and couldn't resist coming out to investigate.
"Don't catch a cold," Badr said, amused by Rias jealous reaction as he observed the water droplets clinging to her skin.
Do devils even get colds?, he wondered.
Probably not...
Rias demonic power flared, instantly evaporating the water. Her smooth, pale skin and perfect figure were captivating.
She leaned forward, pulling on Badr's cheeks.
"Ouch."
Badr winced, finding Rias jealous pout adorable.
"It's getting late. Come to bed with me," Rias said, tugging him towards the bedroom.
"Oh my, I can't ignore this!"
Akeno wasn't about to give up so easily.
"Y-Yes! Asia can't give up either..."
Asia, emboldened, began to challenge Rias authority.
Even Xenovia, still diligently training, chimed in, "Are you going to sleep already? Badr, remember to save some energy for me. You promised to have children with me."
Badr: "..."
He felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. What is going on?, he thought.
Was this a four-way battle for his affection?
How interesting...
"Hmm, maybe I should sleep with Koneko instead."
Our Koneko is so well-behaved, Badr thought, smiling towards Koneko Toujou. The silver-haired, golden-eyed beauty was quietly watching TV...
Upon hearing Badr's words, she merely glanced at him and then looked away.
"What are you thinking?! Koneko is still young! I won't let you lay a finger on her! Aren't I enough for you?" Rias huffed, pulling Badr firmly into the bedroom.
Akeno and Asia, refusing to be left behind, followed them inside...
...
The next morning, Badr was jolted awake by a feeling of suffocation.
The sensation of being unable to breathe had even permeated his dreams, where he was sandwiched between Rias and the others, gasping for air.
He opened his eyes to the sight of a long, slender, white leg right in front of his face.
Whose leg is this? It's about to snap my neck...
Badr tried to move his arms to lift the leg, but they were trapped.
What the...?
Oh, right. I remember now.
Last night, his bed had endured a weight it wasn't designed for...
A bed meant for three people at most had somehow accommodated five.
He managed to twist his head, creating a small gap to breathe. Finally, air flowed into his lungs, but... he smelled the scent of the sea.
Let me see who dared to lock my neck in a death grip with their legs all night!
With that thought, he finally identified the culprit.
...Xenovia!
What kind of barbaric sleeping posture is this?
Badr was speechless. Rias and Asia slept with him regularly, but their sleeping positions were always normal, peaceful even.
Judging by her personality, Akeno didn't seem like the type to thrash around in her sleep. That left only Xenovia!
So, this is her wild side?
He carefully extracted his arm from Asia's embrace and finally managed to remove Xenovia's leg from his neck. That scissor lock could have genuinely broken his neck!
He hadn't been this helpless even while facing all four of them last night.
Too careless in my sleep, he thought.
Badr got up, rubbing his lower back, realizing just how resilient his body had become.
After last night's... activities... he still felt energetic, and a single night's sleep had completely rejuvenated him...
Hmm... at this rate, Xenovia's wish might come true sooner than expected...
Glancing at the time, he started waking the others.
"Time to get up."
The girls in bed groaned softly, lazily opening their eyes.
"Good morning..."
Rias smiled sweetly. She loved the feeling of being woken up by Badr every morning. Seeing him first thing upon waking always brightened her mood.
