Across the city, the apocalypse had subsided—only to give rise to a new chaos…
The Apocalypse crisis was gone, yet its replacement was the revival of the dead. This would inevitably place pressure on society, but none of that concerned Rei Ao. Reviving those who had died due to the Apocalypse was already a great act of mercy on his part.
Right now, he intended to enjoy life.
In the Kuhoin residence, Rei Ao was sizing up Tsugumi and Ayase Shinomiya. After witnessing his divine-like power, both girls were extremely nervous around him.
"Tsugumi and Ayase Shinomiya, correct?"
Rei Ao smiled.
"Y-yes!"
Tsugumi flinched and answered on reflex. Ayase, though, kept it together and replied cautiously:
"I'm Shinomiya Ayase, and she's Tsugumi."
"Mm. Inori and the others filled me in on what you want," Rei Ao said. "Now that the Apocalypse is gone, do you still intend to become my women? I don't like forcing anyone."
"This…"
Ayase hesitated. She glanced at Tsugumi. Given the present circumstances, Tsugumi no longer needed to trade herself for safety; she could live a normal life. But it was different for Ayase…
Tsugumi read Ayase's expression, then firmly said,
"Big Sister, I'll always stay with you!"
"Tsugumi…"
Ayase's heart stirred at Tsugumi's unwavering loyalty. She made up her mind, turning to Rei Ao with resolve:
"Inori said you could restore my legs."
Rei Ao stepped closer and knelt to meet her gaze, resting his hands on her knees. Ayase, however, felt nothing—no sensation at all.
"Your paralysis came from the Apocalypse virus," he explained. "Even though the virus is gone, the damage to your nervous system was deemed irreversible."
A flicker of pain showed on Ayase's face, but it vanished behind her quiet determination.
"Yes… But compared to those who died, I'm already lucky."
Now that many of the dead had revived, she was less confident than before, though.
Rei Ao shook his head, keeping his hands on her knees:
"If you choose to be mine, you'll no longer endure this suffering."
A warm glow radiated from his palms and seeped into her skin. Ayase gasped, eyes wide with disbelief.
She could feel warmth. She could sense Rei Ao's fingers on her legs!
"Try standing."
He spoke softly.
"I…"
She trembled, afraid to move, worried that it might all be an illusion. If it vanished, she wasn't sure she could go on. Sensing her hesitation, Rei Ao took her hands.
"It's all right. Your legs are healed."
"…"
Ayase took a shaky breath. Slowly, she shifted her feet to the ground, rising from her wheelchair. Tsugumi, holding her breath, let out a shriek of joy the moment Ayase truly stood.
She lunged and hugged her tightly.
"Big Sis Ayase! You really—you can stand!!!"
"Yes… I can truly stand…"
Tears slid silently down Ayase's cheeks. Her immobility had been her greatest heartbreak. She took a step, then another. And once she confirmed it wasn't a dream, she suddenly turned and knelt before Rei Ao.
"Master, from this day on, my life—my everything—belongs to you!"
Her voice rang clear, unwavering. Tsugumi also dropped to her knees, blushing yet full of gratitude.
"Me too! Even though I'm…still kinda scared of y-you, Master, you saved Big Sis Ayase. So I'll serve you too!"
"Well then, it looks like everyone's happy now."
Kuhouin Arisa clapped with a bright smile. Around them, the mansion's smart curtains slowly slid shut. The room lighting changed to a soft, intimate glow. Arisa clicked elegantly in high heels toward Ayase, who was still kneeling, and reached for her clothes.
"What are you doing?" Tsugumi asked, perplexed.
Arisa smiled mischievously.
"Obviously celebrating your initiation—washing away the old and letting our Master 'bless' you."
She flashed Rei Ao a bewitching glance.
"Master, I assume you agree?"
Rei Ao's lips curved. With both arms, he pulled Menjou Hare, Inori, and Mana to his side.
"Yes, sounds just right."
"Eh?!"
Tsugumi squeaked.
…
While the outside world remained in chaos, the Kuhoin house faced an entirely different sort of "battle." Rei Ao, of course, didn't let the women's efforts go unrewarded. As it happened, he also assigned them divine statuses.
He himself had now reached Level 81. Along with that came a great expansion in how many divine seats he could confer. Seizing the upper limits of this world's Essence, he created two slots for God-King and four for Level 2 God.
He granted God-King statuses to Inori and Mana.
[Name]: Inori
[Level]: 60
[Abilities]: [Rei Ao's Blessing], [God-King: Creator God-King]
[Possession]: [Divine Artifact: Song of Creation]
[Name]: Ouma Mana
[Level]: 60
[Abilities]: [Rei Ao's Blessing], [God-King: Destroyer God-King]
[Possession]: [Divine Artifact: Staff of Destruction]
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