Arthur's choice was decisive.
He had complicated the political climate immensely, and now he had to soothe the emotional collateral.
"Sona, contact Rias again in one hour with the full report,"
Arthur instructed.
"For now, let's stop thinking about complicated things. Kuroka, Koneko, Asia—let's go get some real food. We're having a welcome home/welcome to the family party."
Asia Argento, still curled in Kuroka's blanket, looked up, her blue eyes wide.
She was surrounded by powerful beings who called themselves Devils, yet her protector, Arthur, was treating them all like family.
Kuroka smiled genuinely, her feline tail swishing.
"Perfect, nyaan! I'll make sure the kitchen is fully stocked and we have all of Arthur's favorite snacks."
Koneko simply nodded, her expression softening as she looked at Asia.
She stepped closer, offering a comforting presence.
"The kitchen is safer than a church right now. And Arthur's food is good."
Arthur knelt down next to Asia one last time.
"You don't have to talk about anything tonight, Asia. You just need to feel safe and be warm. Think of this as your first night of not having to run."
The simple reassurance was more powerful than any magical shield.
Asia nodded, a small, grateful smile finally reaching her lips.
The next few hours were spent in comforting domesticity.
Arthur, with the aid of his partners, prepared a massive, celebratory meal.
Koneko sat quietly with Asia, slowly coaxing details of her past, forging a quiet, empathetic bond.
Kuroka entertained them with her carefree energy and culinary skills, ensuring the atmosphere was light.
Sona worked diligently in the background, subtly using the time to construct a flawless legal and magical defense for the "Unaffiliated Protected Asset" now residing in their home.
During the dinner, Arthur shared more details of his adventures in the Tensura world, simplifying the political struggles and focusing on the sheer scale of the environment and the fun aspects of meeting powerful slimes.
He emphasized his Level 9 parameters and the terrifying moment of his True Dragon evolution, not to brag, but to convey the absolute stability of their protection.
He looked at Koneko directly.
"Your training trip is still on, Koneko. But you have to wait until after the Asia situation is stable. We'll go to a lower floor, and you'll get the fights you want."
He looked at Asia.
"You're safe here, Asia. And if you want to use your Sacred Gear to heal people, you can do that here. No one will punish you for having kindness in your heart."
As the evening wound down, and the girls began to relax into the comfortable familiarity of their unusual family, Arthur knew he had done the right thing.
He had given Asia the one thing she desperately needed: sanctuary.
…
His focus shifted entirely to his two newest dependents and his ever-present security needs.
He looked at Asia's gentle sleeping presence, then at the ambitious Koneko.
"I've made a decision,"
Arthur announced.
"We're all going back to my primary world in Japan. Asia needs a change of scenery and a place where the Church's influence is zero. The Tower Dungeon's existence provides far better cover than any protection."
Asia's presence in his home had become a target on their backs.
Moving her to his world, where her healing Sacred Gear was simply seen as another variation power to Dungeon Climbers, offered the ultimate protection.
He then looked at Koneko.
"And Koneko, you're coming for your training trip now. The lower floors of the Tower Dungeon are waiting. We'll use the environment to forge you into someone stronger, faster than any Devil training could allow."
The decision was met with immediate, enthusiastic agreement from his other partners.
"Perfect, nyaan!"
Kuroka purred, her tail swishing with excitement.
"A new adventure! We need to consolidate our power, anyway. If the Church or the Fallen Angels are getting desperate enough to target Holy Maidens, we need to gather every resource and ally we can. The more power we have in one place, the safer we all are."
Sona pushed her glasses up, a determined look in her eyes.
"My priority is always the stability and safety of my peerage, and that includes my alliance with you, Arthur. If we face a global Holy threat, my place is by your side. I will establish a permanent magical link for communication and join you, along with my peerage.."
Arthur nodded, satisfied. He had secured the family.
"Good. Then go pack only what you need. We have everything in my world anyway."
He gently picked up the sleeping Asia, holding her close. It was time to return to his world.
Craze: The story has ended today. I will upload 2 chapters per day from now on. But even though the main story had ended. Arthur still had many side quest to do.
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