In the main hall of the Kusanagi family—
"Hey, hey, Erica, did you come all this way just to bring this back? This is a super troublesome thing!"
Weighing it and then carefully examining the Gorgoneion in her hand, Sora naturally recognized what it was at once and said with a speechless expression.
"Hehehe… My King, aren't these Grimoires always the things that you battle-loving Demon Kings dream of?"
"Fighting with gods, usurping their authorities, and thus gaining more power. If Lord Salvatore hadn't been away, this kind of good luck wouldn't have fallen to us!"
Sitting on Sora, her fair and slender arms affectionately wrapped around Sora's neck, Erica said with a giggle.
"You dead girl, don't make me sound like those battle maniacs! Fighting all day long is not as good as enjoying life more!"
Sora knocked Erica's little head hard and said with a speechless expression.
"Oh dear, oh dear, my Demon King is really quite decadent and lacks ambition. This makes me, as a knight, very troubled!"
"Well, no matter what, a King is a King. I, Erica, will always follow your will. Since the King doesn't want it, I'll return it immediately."
A strange light flashed in her eyes, and Erica had a helpless expression.
"You've already taken it, what the heck are you returning?! You vixen, are you deliberately provoking me?!"
Knowing exactly what Erica was up to, Sora threw the Gorgoneion into her pocket while fiercely replying to Erica.
"But, you clearly already knew and still deliberately let me succeed…"
Her face changed faster than flipping a book, and the girl immediately had a radiant, flower-like expression, and even gently kissed Sora's forehead.
"Ha… Who told you that you are my knight and my girlfriend? Of course, I have to spoil you."
Looking at this almost perfect girl who was only a little bit cunning from time to time, Sora was speechless.
"Hehehe…"
With a clear, bell-like laugh, it was clear that Sora's answer made Erica extremely happy.
"My King, please forgive my willfulness, but this is indeed an opportunity we cannot miss."
"Although we are also Demon Kings, compared to the others, our prestige and influence are still far behind them. This opportunity to fight with gods can not only quickly increase our prestige and influence but also allow you to gain more powerful strength, so even if you punish me for this, I will still do it!"
Restoring a solemn expression, Erica stared at Sora and spoke with a serious and sincere expression.
She was Sora's knight, and even more so, Sora's lover. Perhaps in the eyes of others, Erica's unauthorized acceptance of the Gorgoneion on behalf of Sora had overstepped her bounds, or even been arrogant and presumptuous, but everything she did was out of loyalty and love for Sora…
"Hey… Erica, the premise of what you said is that I defeat that Heretic God. But what if I lose? Haven't you thought about what the consequences would be if I lost?"
Cupping the girl's chin and staring into her bright, clear eyes, Sora asked with a wicked smile.
"Lose? Hehe… You are the King that I, Erica Blandelli, serve and acknowledge. Anyone in this world can lose, but you will not lose!"
Without any hesitation or retreat, in an instant, an unparalleled aura of confidence erupted from Erica, which was her absolute recognition and trust in Sora!
"And, even if you really lose, I will always be by your side…"
Leaning into Sora's ear, the girl's voice was very soft, but it carried a strong, unquestioning determination.
"Ha… What a lovable and hateful foolish woman!"
"Since you've said so, if I don't show something in return, I would be unworthy of being your King…"
Naturally knowing that everything the girl did was for him, how could Sora not be moved? A wicked curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he directly kissed her thin lips with overwhelming dominance under Erica's stunned expression…
"Mmm…"
Coming back to her senses, the girl's heart was also filled with happiness and sweetness, and she responded with great enthusiasm.
Just as the two were enacting this beautiful scene, two pairs of large eyes not far away were staring at them without blinking. One was shy and a little expectant, while the other was resentful and a little regretful.
Perhaps, she had accidentally let a hateful vixen into her home back then! A certain resentful little girl thought sourly in her heart…
…
In a simple yet elegant office, Miss Kaoru was sitting at her desk, looking at the documents she had just received. Her delicate brows were deeply furrowed, and she wore an extremely serious expression.
"Miss, the intelligence has been confirmed. Miss Erica did indeed bring back the Grimoire, the Gorgoneion."
The scruffy voice of Amakasu Touma, standing in front of Miss Kaoru's desk, reported. He had shed his usual lazy and unrestrained demeanor, and his expression held a hint of solemnity.
"That hateful vixen, to actually bring back such a troublesome thing. Is she trying to shift the disaster onto us?!"
Clutching the document into a ball, Miss Kaoru's tone carried a strong sense of anger.
If it were anyone else, they might think Miss Kaoru was angry because Erica had brought the Gorgoneion, which was highly likely to cause disaster, to her territory. However, Comrade Amakasu Touma on the side secretly curled his lip. Perhaps the phrase "vixen" from this young lady's mouth was the real key point!
"Ahem… Miss, I think this matter is of great importance. We'd best communicate with the Demon King. With your relationship with the Demon King, this matter should be quite easy."
Clearing his throat twice, Amakasu Touma suggested casually.
"Hmph! Communicate? You want me to go and see that fickle fellow?"
With a cold laugh, Miss Kaoru directly rejected comrade Touma's suggestion.
"Uh…"
Looking awkward, Touma's gaze towards Miss Kaoru suddenly became strange. This young lady seemed to have changed somewhat since she returned from the Demon King's place last time!
This feeling, could it be jealousy? Tsk tsk tsk, interesting, interesting. Comrade Amakasu revealed a somewhat lewd smile in his heart.
"However, although I won't go, there is a more suitable person to go."
"I think that girl Yuri should have been holding back her anger these past few days, right? The rumors about that pair of scoundrels at school have been quite popular recently!"
Tossing her beautiful hair, Miss Kaoru wore a cold, handsome, and mischievous smile. She seemed to be able to already see a certain bastard being lectured fiercely by Yuri…
His mouth twitched. Looking at Miss Kaoru's insidious smile of selling out her teammate, Touma suddenly felt immense sympathy for that pure Miko-san. How did she end up making friends with this one due to poor judgment!