Chapter 307: Asia Falls and Drops the ___
Kuoh Academy.
It was already Wednesday of a new week.
In the Occult Research Club, Rias, who had woken up early, seemed to be lacking sleep.
Over the past few days, personnel from various mythologies had been arriving in Kuoh Town one after another, keeping her extremely busy.
It wasn't primarily about receiving them—her sister-in-law from home was helping with that—but she also had to ensure the stability of Kuoh Town.
After all, with so many factions arriving, some with poor relations, conflicts were likely to arise, and fights could break out.
Alternatively, some individuals might act recklessly on their own.
There was also the possibility of dangerous elements slipping in—no, not just a possibility; there were definitely some with malicious intentions, both overt and covert.
"What on earth is he doing?"
She murmured to herself.
"Does the President miss him that much?"
A teasing voice came from behind, making Rias glare slightly at the speaker—Akeno.
Akeno now felt somewhat different from before.
In the past, Akeno was a queen-like figure, giving off the impression of a mature older sister, but in reality, she was still a young girl.
Now, Akeno exuded a strong feminine charm.
It was as if she had experienced something—or rather, tasted the forbidden fruit—that led to this transformation.
In fact, that was exactly the case. Akeno had unabashedly bragged to Rias about her sweet weekend getaway.
This made Rias grit her teeth in frustration every time she saw Akeno's smug face.
Before Rias could respond, Akeno received a phone call and left with a remark about going to pick up her sister—the acting head of the Himejima family, Suzaku Himejima.
"Mmmpfh!"
A strange sound came from a corner of the room.
There, a bound blonde woman was sitting. She was the girl who inherited Joan of Arc's Soul, also known as Jeanne d'Arc, and a member of the Hero Faction in the Khaos Brigade. She had been kidnapped by Kuroka a few days ago and brought here.
And she was tied up in such a disgraceful manner.
As for Kuroka, she was also in the clubroom, sound asleep on the sofa, with Koneko tightly clutched in her arms.
Not far from Kuroka, there was a seductive golden-haired beauty wearing only a white shirt—a powerful mage and the wielder of the Longinus Eternal Ice Princess, Lavinia Reni.
She and Kuroka had been drinking until nearly dawn, so it was unlikely either would wake up easily this morning.
As for her, she intended to assess the situation before deciding whether to join his ranks.
Meanwhile, his ancestor, who had seemingly stormed off earlier in anger, had actually gone to help find suitable candidates and had probably gathered quite a few.
Sigh... If all Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars were assembled, it would mean seventy-two beauties, each with their own unique charm. Rias inwardly sighed at the thought.
"Rias!"
A voice snapped Rias out of her thoughts—it was Sona, who had come over early again.
"Have Asia and Xenovia not returned yet?"
She murmured while scanning the clubroom.
So Sona seemed somewhat anxious—was she eager to see these two?
Of course not.
In truth, she was likely worried about him, but there was another reason: she wanted to hear more about her sister's situation directly from him.
Although Akeno had relayed that her sister and the others had safely traveled to a parallel world, Sona still felt uneasy and wished for daily updates on her sister's well-being.
"Yes, they haven't—"
Rias' response cut off abruptly as a magic circle in the room began to glow.
Watching the circle transform, angelic script emerged alongside angelic patterns, sparking a flicker of anticipation on Rias' face.
It must mean Asia and Xenovia were returning—and he might be coming back with them.
In a flash of light, the figures they longed to see appeared.
"Welcome back, Renji-sensei~"
Rias greeted with a gentle smile, while Sona beside her echoed the welcome.
Immediately after, they respectfully greeted the twelve-winged angel—Gabriel.
Speaking of which, why did the atmosphere among the four feel subtly tense? Especially Xenovia and Asia, who seemed somewhat guilty.
"You've worked hard, Rias~"
Renji spoke softly to the girl.
Since she had been granted the title of the First Demon God Pillar, she would undoubtedly strive to fulfill the responsibilities that came with it.
"Ara, it seems Renji-sensei had quite an enjoyable time in Heaven these past few days~"
A playful voice sounded from behind Rias—it was Akeno, who had brought her sister along, casting a meaningful glance at the man and the three beside him.
Xenovia and Asia seemed transformed, exuding a newfound femininity.
So Akeno stepped forward, squinting as she observed them, causing the two to grow flustered. Their faces—no, the exposed skin—gradually turned pink.
They had already been slightly flushed earlier, as if they had just bathed, but Akeno was certain they hadn't.
Akeno understood—because she had been in that state herself.
Hmm?
Why did Lady Gabriel also seem a little guilty?
Though her expression remained gently smiling, revealing nothing, the faint, unnatural blush on her cheeks was... intriguing.
"President, you've fallen behind a few spots again~"
"What?"
Rias couldn't immediately comprehend what Akeno meant.
"What could it be? Can't you tell from Asia's reaction?"
Akeno continued with playful amusement. This little nun was the easiest to see through, completely incapable of staying calm.
"M-me? What about me? Ah, I'll go make tea for everyone~"
The guilty Asia tried to escape through this excuse, but in her flustered state—already somewhat confused—she clumsily stepped on her own foot.
"Wah~"
She fell to the ground in an awkward heap.
Simultaneously, everyone who had witnessed this clumsy, adorable nun's awkward fall saw what had fallen out from her now-darkened underwear.
Anyone with half a brain would immediately understand what it was.