"Linde, hurry and go, he's not an enemy you can deal with."
Rias was extremely anxious looking at Linde's appearance.
"Don't worry, I've got this."
Linde walked over, patted her head, and smiled: "You just need to watch."
Hearing this, Rias's eyes became a little dazed.
It was as if she had returned to her youth, when she encountered a devil beast in the Underworld, and Linde stood in front of her, scene after scene.
"He sure talks big."
Watching all of this, Kokabiel's lips curled into a sneer of disdain: "Although being able to enter here means you must have some ability."
"But how could an unknown person like you be my opponent?"
The instant his words fell, Kokabiel raised his palm, and brilliant light erupted from its center.
The next moment,
a supremely magnificent spear of light, ten zhang wide, had already descended, intending to blast everyone in the field to death on the spot.
"Let's fight him to the death."
Seeing all of this, Rias and the other two had magic power surging around them, already planning to fight to the death.
However!
Someone acted faster than them, leaving Rias and the others stunned in place.
They saw Linde calmly raise his hand and wave it casually.
Buzz!
A vast beam of magic power shot up into the sky, as if it could pierce through the heavens and the earth, and its brilliant light illuminated the entire world as if it were daytime.
The majestic spear of light was like tofu, shattered by the magic power beam as if it were crumbling.
The heaven-piercing magic power beam continued its momentum, shooting towards Kokabiel.
"..."
Watching this scene, Rias, Sona Sitri, and Akeno Himejima were all frozen in place.
They only felt their minds go blank, having lost the ability to think.
This was Linde?
Wasn't he a High-Class Devil?
"Devil King!"
Kokabiel's pupils constricted, and facing the sweeping magic power beam, he let out a cry of shock.
He only felt a sense of deadly crisis rushing towards him.
What kind of joke was this?
When did a Devil King he didn't know appear in the Underworld?
And it just so happened to be in this place?
Although terrified, Kokabiel immediately raised both hands, and earth-shattering light power directly permeated the air.
Buzz—
The air began to vibrate wildly, and the extremely dense light power transformed into gigantic spears of light.
Each spear of light was dozens of zhang long, as if covering the sky and obscuring the sun, threatening to flatten the entire Kuoh Academy.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The spears of light collided with the magic power beam.
Visible ripples appeared in the dark and deep sky, and terrifying air currents transformed into shockwaves, rolling in all directions.
The barrier enveloping the entire Kuoh Academy began to creak, countless cracks appeared, and it eventually shattered completely.
The darkness disappeared.
Sunlight descended.
Boom!
With another deafening roar, the last spear of light had already transformed into specks of light and completely disappeared.
"Pfft!"
Kokabiel spat out a large mouthful of blood, leaving a small patch of blood rain in the air.
Ignoring his injuries, he turned and fled without hesitation, but the magic power beam showed no signs of stopping.
The next moment!
Kokabiel's body was completely enveloped by the magic power beam.
The terrifying explosion stirred up violent air currents, causing the hair of Rias and the other girls to continuously flutter.
"Ah ah ah—"
Kokabiel's wails were incessant, but they quickly subsided into silence.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
As the breeze blew,
the explosion had disappeared.
Kokabiel, his body severely damaged, fell like a meteor, crashing heavily onto the ground.
His blood flowed all over the ground, and he had no signs of life left.
At this moment,
everyone was stunned.
Akeno Himejima, Sona Sitri, along with her peerage, had their expressions frozen on their faces.
Kokabiel is dead.
A majestic Ten-Winged Fallen Angel.
A figure who once participated in the ancient war, just died like that?
Most importantly.
The one who killed him was Linde.
When did he become a Devil King?
"Linde, you…"
Rias stood beside Linde, staring blankly at everything, feeling as if she was dreaming.
Even now, she hadn't quite come back to her senses.
"Are you… really Linde?"
A moment later, she turned her head and gazed into Linde's eyes.
She knew Linde was a genius.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to keep pace with her in terms of cultivation speed.
But everything now…
It was simply too exaggerated.
When did he, in one fell swoop, cross the High-Class Devil realm and reach the domain of a Devil King?
"Then let's go to my house to verify it. My cat can do a backflip."
Linde said earnestly.
"???"
Rias subconsciously retorted, "When did you get a cat?"
"There really is one."
Linde affirmed.
After Leone transforms, she can definitely make a cameo.
"Heh, heh heh…"
The corner of Rias's mouth twitched slightly.
Alright, how could this guy, whose mind is full of perverted thoughts, be anyone else?
"Alright, I haven't finished my meal yet."
Linde waved his hand, "Of course, you're welcome to find me anytime."
As his voice fell, Linde's figure had already vanished into the light.
"…"
Occult Research Club.
Rias and Himejima Akeno sat opposite each other.
Himejima Akeno served them both tea, then went out to attend to matters.
The commotion this time was too great; who knew how many people's memories would need to be erased.
Sona Sitri pushed up her glasses and said with a complex expression, "Is that person really the Linde I know?"
"It's him, no doubt."
Rias leaned back on the sofa, her expression somewhat dazed, "But even I find it incredible."
"Linde, he… has actually become so strong."
Sona Sitri picked up her tea and took a sip, smiling, "But isn't this good news?"
"He's your childhood friend, isn't he? In my opinion, he's much more suitable to be your fiancé than that trash."
She knew how much her good friend resisted that arranged marriage.
She hadn't even met that fiancé, yet she detested him to the extreme.
Rias blushed, "Sona, what are you talking about?"
"Besides, this matter isn't that simple."
At this point, Rias sighed.
Seeing Rias's expression, Sona Sitri also had a headache, "Indeed, those old fogies are too difficult to deal with."
"Even a Devil King won't make them budge."
"Yes, I don't want Linde to encounter danger."
Hearing Rias's words, Sona Sitri said with a half-smile, "Oh my, it seems you're truly head over heels for Linde."
"I had originally planned to try my hand if you truly weren't interested."
"You're not allowed to scheme against him."
Rias's eyes became incredibly sharp, as if ready to act at the slightest disagreement.
Sona Sitri rolled her eyes, "Don't worry, I wouldn't steal a friend's man."
"Alright, I have to go busy myself. Remember to find me if you need any help."
Leaving these words, Sona Sitri had already left using Teleportation Magic.
Buzz!
Immediately after, the light of a Magic Circle flickered again.
"Why are you all here?"
Rias was surprised.
"Master said you needed manpower here."
Miyano Shiho smiled slightly, "Just give us your orders for anything."
"Hmph, at least that guy has some conscience."
Rias muttered to herself, her eyes beginning to soften.
That Linde guy, he still cares about me after all.
But very quickly, her gaze at Miyano Shiho and the others turned to surprise and doubt, "You, your strength…"
Did she see wrong?
No way?
It had only been a few days, and Miyano Akemi and Vermouth's strength had increased so much.
Especially Miyano Shiho.
It seemed she wasn't far from an Upper-level Demon either.
Miyano Shiho smiled, "We just had another breakthrough these past few days."
Rias: "…"
A fluke?
One person might be a fluke.
But all of you are like this.
It's practically cheating.
She opened her mouth, wanting to ask further, but then hesitated.
This kind of thing…
It must be a huge secret.
Asking about it like this really wasn't appropriate.
But…
She really needed to become as strong as possible.
To break off the engagement…
Defeating that Phoenix in the Rating Game was the only chance.
And now…
Her strength was only that of an Upper-level Demon.
She only had two Retainers/Subordinates.
The chances of winning were practically negligible.
Looking at Rias, Miyano Shiho frowned.
Miss Rias seems to really long to become stronger.
And she has been taken care of by Miss Rias all this time.
Furthermore, given the relationship between Master and Miss Rias, she believed he wouldn't mind telling her about this.
However… was she creating a love rival for herself?
A complex look flashed in Miyano Shiho's eyes.
Childhood friends and all that…
The destructive power was simply too great.
"Ah, I lost my composure."
Hearing Rias's words, Miyano Shiho finally sighed.
Well, whatever.
Master is a lustful demon anyway.
Miss Rias being eaten was just a matter of time.
She leaned in, whispering into Rias's ear.
"Miss Rias, you absolutely must keep this a secret."
"Actually…"
Miyano Shiho and the others had been gone for a long time.
Rias still felt her mind in a daze.
She had never expected the secret behind Miyano Shiho and the others becoming stronger to be… Now, Rias only felt her worldview had been shattered.
No wonder, all who became stronger at the same time were Linde's Retainers/Subordinates.
Didn't this mean they had all climbed into their Master's bed?
Thinking of this, Rias's cheeks felt hot.
She knew that guy wasn't honest, but she never expected him to play such a big game.
However, this was indeed a good thing.
If it was Linde, it was completely acceptable!
But…
Taking the initiative…
It was still too embarrassing.
After some thought, she took out her phone and opened a shopping platform.
Choosing a battle outfit that made one blush, Rias clicked on expedited delivery.
Hmph hmph.
"Aren't you captivated yet?"
Rias's eyes were filled with strong fighting spirit.
"I, Rias, absolutely cannot give myself away so easily."
She clenched her small, pink fists and looked towards Linde's Villa.
Nighttime.
All the chores were left to his Retainers/Subordinates, and Linde was completely idle.
At Linde's Villa.
In the living room.
Bored, Linde, who had nothing to do, turned on the TV and started catching up on anime.
The anime in this world was completely different from his previous life, so he watched it with great interest.
Next to him.
The three Fallen Angels were diligently serving him with fruit drinks.
On the other side, the three from the Church were pouting, staring at Linali and the other two.
They held a natural hostility towards the Fallen Angels.
Linali handed Linde a drink, noticing the gazes of the three.
The corners of her mouth curled up, and suddenly she stumbled, almost directly falling onto Linde.
Her full, prominent chest almost immediately pressed against Linde's face.
"Mm…"
Linde blinked, took a grape, and said seriously, "What's wrong? Are you too tired?"
Linali's eyes were like silk, "A little. It would be even better if Master could replenish some of my magic power."
"Stare—"
This woman.
How shameless.
Shouldn't they also take action?
The three exchanged glances, and all their pretty faces flushed red.
Although what should have happened had already happened.
But due to their personalities, they were still somewhat reserved.
Slap!
Linde unhesitatingly slapped Linali, leaving a red palm print on her body.
"If you eat too much, you'll get bloated, you know."
It wasn't that he was unwilling to give.
But even if potions could restore energy.
With his current strength, which surpassed a Demon Lord's.
Using a toy for too long might really break it.
"Ah, um!"
Linali cried out in pain, but she didn't run away. Instead, she prostrated herself at Linde's feet, raising her other side.
"Thank you for Master's reward."
"..."
This woman, she evolved too quickly, didn't she?
Just as Linde was about to say something, Asia suddenly leaned over.
"Master."
She burrowed into Linde's arms, looking pitiful.
At this moment, she couldn't be shy anymore.
Master was about to be tricked away by the Fallen Angel.
"What's wrong, Asia?"
Linde reached out, wrapped his hand around Asia's slender waist, and gave her a head pat.
"Hehehe!"
Feeling Linde's caress, Asia immediately giggled foolishly.
Linali paused, looking at Asia with a faint gaze.
Miscalculation.
Does Master prefer this type?
Just as Linali was about to try another tactic, the doorbell of Linde's Villa rang.
"It's her?"
Linde's eyes flashed, and he ordered, "Gennova, open the door."
"Yes, Master."
As the door opened, Gennova saw a young woman dressed in a light yellow trench coat with long, fiery red hair.
Gennova scrutinized her for a few moments, "You are, Miss Rias, aren't you?"
Before coming here, she had investigated Rias's information.
"It's me."
Seeing Gennova, Rias's eyes flickered slightly.
A woman she hadn't seen before.
Is she another one of Linde's Retainers/Subordinates?
"I'm looking for Linde. Is he here?"
"Master is here. Please come in."
Gennova immediately stepped aside.
Walking into the hall, Rias felt inexplicably nervous.
She touched her button, her thighs involuntarily clamped together, feeling a chill.
But… when she saw the three Fallen Angels and the other few, her steps couldn't help but pause slightly.
What's going on?
She hadn't seen any of these people before.
Could they all be Linde's Retainers/Subordinates?
Her pink fists unconsciously clenched.
This Linde, isn't he afraid of indigestion?
"Hmph…"
No, I must endure.
I am not a jealous woman.
Linde looked at Rias and smiled, "What's wrong? Is there something you need here?"
"Yes, I hope to talk to you alone."