The girl who walked in was Rias Graymori, and behind Rias was still the male demon named Agrippa, who was dressed elegantly like a butler.
"So you are the little girl from the Graymori family. I think I have already explained this to you before. Do you want to interfere in the internal affairs of our Himejima family?"
Seeing Rias appearing and interrupting him at the last moment, the uncle's expression turned unhappy.
Although Graymori is a famous demon in the underworld, the Himejima clan is also one of the famous families with a long heritage that has been protecting this country since ancient times. If they really compare, they will not be afraid of them.
"That's not the case. Although Rias is not talented, she is not arrogant enough to interfere in the affairs of the Himejima clan."
With a gentle smile, although she was still young, Rias already possessed the temperament and cultivation of a noble devil.
"but–"
"If this matter is not just about the Himejima clan, then it's another matter."
Changing the subject, Rias' words made the uncle frown and said:
"What does this mean?"
They had already done a detailed investigation, and they had never heard of any relationship between Akeno and the young lady in front of them or even the Graymori family.
Instead of answering, Rias looked towards Akeno with a serious expression:
"Akeno, are you willing to become my dependent and a member of our Graymori family?"
"I do!"
The extremely clever Akeno understood immediately and replied without hesitation.
"Master Himejima, you heard it too. Akeno is now my retainer and a member of our Graymori family."
Rias was very happy that she finally had her first dependent, and said to her uncle with a smile on her face.
"Does the Graymori family really want to make things difficult for our Himejima clan?"
Trying hard to suppress his anger, the uncle's face became extremely gloomy, and the Himejima tribesmen behind him were filled with indignation:
"Damn devil, this is the business of the Himejima clan!"
"Don't think we are afraid of you, Graymori!"
"Master, let's fight them!"
The two sides were on edge, ready to fight. Rias, who was smiling, narrowed her eyes slightly, and her gaze became cold.
However, it was at this time——
"I can no longer pretend I didn't hear you disrespect the name of Graymory."
The butler's voice came forward from behind Rias with a smile on his face, but his eyes were as cold as a knife. He glanced at them casually, but the faces of the several Himejima tribesmen who had just insulted Graymori turned pale and they retreated involuntarily.
"It was our fault just now. Who are you?"
The uncle's expression changed. He took a step forward to protect his people behind him, and then asked in a deep voice.
"I am Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, a retainer [monk] of the current head of the Graymore family, and I am in charge of this area. Since this is their first offense, I will not pursue the matter this time."
"Regarding the matter of the fallen angel girl, since it has become a matter between the Himejima clan and the Graymori family, we can't let the children mess around any longer. How about the Himejima clan leader and I go over and have a chat?"
Agrippa pointed to the small forest outside the temple.
Although the gentle butler devil looked harmless, the uncle's expression was extremely fearful. And the fact that he could say such words in front of his master's daughter also showed that he was quite trusted by Rias and the Graymori family.
After thinking for a while, the uncle finally nodded:
"good!"
The uncle and Agrippa went to the forest to have a secret talk. The other members of the Himejima tribe glared at Rias and Tianluo and followed them out. Suddenly, only Rias, Akeno and Tianluo were left in the temple.
"Ms. Rias, thank you so much this time."
Being supported by the worried Akeno, Tianluo said gratefully.
"Azuna has excellent qualifications. It may be a good thing for me that she can become my follower."
Shaking her head, Rias replied.
"Well, it would be better if Miss Rias could show up earlier instead of being so 'timely'."
The slightly complaining voice of Sogetsu made Akeno roll her eyes at him, and Rias blushed when she heard the voice…
…
"First, never enter the territory under our jurisdiction. Second, stay with the little girl from the Graymori family when you act in the future. As long as you can abide by these two conditions, we promise not to attack you again."
No one knew what the two had talked about in secret, but when the uncle and Agrippa returned to the temple, they spoke to Akeno with a serious face.
"Himejima…can I still keep this last name?"
Biting her lip lightly, with mixed feelings in her heart, Akeno asked.
"Whatever you want."
It seemed that he didn't want to say anything more. The uncle threw down a sentence and then turned and left with his people.
I thought everything was over, and the Himejima clan would never attack Akeno again, but –
"Wait a moment!"
The sound of the sky falling made the uncle and his group, who were about to leave the temple, stop.
With everyone's puzzled looks, Tian Luo pointed the broken sword in the direction of his uncle:
"This matter has nothing to do with anyone, but the humiliation of breaking the sword will be redeemed one day."
Although he was saying words that should have been filled with anger and resentment, Tianluo's expression was unusually calm.
"I await your arrival, young man."
After taking a deep look at Tian Luo, the uncle did not stay any longer and disappeared with a group of his people…
…
The magic circle engraved with the Graymori family emblem exuded a soft and gentle glow. After the uncle and his group left, Rias also had to take Akeno back to the Graymori family.
"Tianluo, I don't want to leave you…"
Although the decision had been made, when the time came for them to part, Zhu Nai realized how reluctant she was. She hugged Tian Luo tightly, and tears rolled down her eyes again.
"Silly boy, you will only become a worthless wild girl if you follow me. Stay with Miss Rias and study at the Graymori House. In the future, you must become as beautiful and powerful as your mother, and then wait for me to come back and pick you up."
Tianluo stroked the girl's forehead and said softly.
Letting Rias take Akeno away was a decision Tianluo made after careful consideration.
He himself did not have the talent to learn magic, and could not help Akeno train her abilities. Although he was extremely reluctant, letting Akeno stay by his side would only waste the girl's talent and make her miss the best time to learn.
Of course, the more important point is that he doesn't have the strength to protect Akeno now!
"Your Highness Tianluo, Akeno is already my dependent. Even if you come back in the future, I will not return her to you."
Perhaps she couldn't stand the two of them being so affectionate, so Rias's sour voice was heard.
"Hey, Ms. Rias, you should just call me by my name. I'll leave Akeno in your care."
With a light cough, the two separated awkwardly, Tian Luo said.
"Humph, Akeno is my dependent, I will naturally take good care of her."
"Li, Rias, in exchange, you will be allowed to call me by my name from now on."
Rias snorted and replied. Although the girl tried hard to keep herself calm and ladylike, a faint blush still appeared on her face that she couldn't suppress.
As the eldest daughter of the Graymory family, this might be the first time she spoke to a boy other than her family members in this way.
With a slight smile on his face, Tian Luo couldn't help but laugh. Who would have thought that this future "Red-haired Princess of Slaughter" would have such a proud and arrogant side…
"Tianluo, I will wait for you…"
"Please take care of yourself, Your Highness Tianluo."
The light was dazzling, and the moment of parting finally came. Under Tianluo's gaze, Akeno, Rias and Agrippa disappeared into the magic circle together.
Feeling lost, Tian Luo stood alone in the empty temple for a long time.
Confused and lost, but everything finally turned into determination.
No matter what the cost or how much effort he puts in, he wants to become stronger than anyone else and stand at the top of the world.
Then–
He will never let the people he cherishes leave him again!