A hum resonated.
Kaiser's finger traced patterns, his blood inscribing marks on Leone's skin.
"So hot…" Leone shivered, finally understanding Najenda's reaction.
Her breathing grew heavy, thighs pressing together as her body twisted involuntarily.
Akame blinked. "Was our reincarnation like this?"
Najenda sighed faintly. "I don't know about yours, but mine definitely wasn't."
Is Leone doing this on purpose?
So shameless…
Eye-opening.
If so, should she prepare herself?
Najenda's face heated at the thought, quickly banishing it.
What am I even thinking?
"Mmm…" Leone couldn't hold back, the sound escaping through clenched teeth.
"…"
Kaiser was baffled.
This didn't seem fake.
But none of his other peerage members reacted like this.
Diversity among species, he supposed.
After a thorough look, he checked Leone's attributes.
[Leone]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Level: LV30]
[Skill: King of Beasts]
[King of Beasts: Absorb the strengths of various beasts and magical creatures into oneself.]
…
Kaiser pondered the info.
A passive skill?
Its growth potential was immense.
"Phew…" Leone wiped sweat from her brow, cheeks still flushed.
She swore it wasn't an act.
The sensation was too embarrassing to recall.
"Here." Kaiser handed her the transcribed attributes.
"Hey, what's my skill?" Leone scanned eagerly, murmuring, "King of Beasts—matches my Teigu perfectly."
Seeing the description, excitement surged.
She loved body-enhancing skills.
Absorbing creature strengths.
Could she take from super-class Danger Beasts?
"Master, I'll bring Kurome and the others in."
Seeing it done, Akame suggested.
Kaiser hummed agreement, pulling up his panel.
[Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Race: Progenitor Devil]
[Level: LV57]
[Authority: Progenitor Devil Transformation]
[Peerage: Grayfia, Shiho Miyano, Akemi Miyano, Esdeath]
[Skills: Devil Contract, Devil Summoning, Infinite Magic Power, Magic Heart, Magic Gunslinger, Devil's Gun, Devil Mask, Absolute Zero, Corpse Manipulation, Slash, Beast Taming, Ultra-Rapid Regeneration, King of Beasts.]
…
Kaiser nodded, satisfied.
Gaining three peerage members had pushed his level higher.
At this rate, Transcendent Devil class wasn't far.
Tap tap tap!
Footsteps approached. Leone and Najenda saw Esdeath's trio arrive.
"Didn't expect to meet again like this," Najenda said, gaze complicated toward Esdeath.
"That's fate, isn't it?" Esdeath smiled, then pounced, hugging Kaiser's arm. "But even if we know each other, I won't yield Master's favor."
Najenda: "…"
She blinked. Was this the Esdeath she knew?
So different from memory.
"Heh heh, we'll see," Leone stepped forward, wrapping Kaiser's other arm, tilting her head at Esdeath.
"Oh? Interesting." Esdeath's eyes narrowed.
This woman had guts.
Her gaze dropped, sharpening.
A threat.
This woman's strength rivaled hers—both above D-cup.
Sensing Esdeath's stare, Leone straightened. "Introduction: I'm Leone, Master's new peerage member."
She smirked inwardly.
Never imagined out-boasting the Empire's strongest.
"Leone…" Esdeath's gaze turned dangerous. "Challenging me?"
"Don't wrong me!" Leone shrank briefly.
But gripping Kaiser's arm, she regained confidence.
With Master here, I'm not scared.
"…"
Seryu watched Esdeath and Leone spar verbally, then adjusted her own chest, falling silent.
Master did seem to prefer this type.
But she couldn't compete.
She glanced at Akame.
Bad—sister's in the same boat, low competitiveness.
"???" Akame tilted her head, confused.
Somehow, her sister seemed to be thinking something rude.
"No, I must help sister," Kurome muttered.
Master's favor was key to growth.
This airheaded sister needed her help.
Meanwhile, Esdeath and Leone locked eyes, sparks flying.
Kaiser felt the need to intervene.
"Enough. You're all peerage comrades—don't be so tense."
At his word, Esdeath and Leone settled.
"We'll talk later. Let's head back first."
Magic power surged.
A circle formed on the ground.
Light flashed.
Kaiser and his peerage vanished.
In the bedchamber, Najenda, Akame, and Leone looked around, dazed.
What just happened?
This was Master's power?
"Get acquainted, but no fighting," Kaiser warned, heading to the kitchen.
King of Beasts intrigued him; he wanted to test it.
Once he left, Esdeath glared at Leone.
Leone caved.
No master, no barking.
"Ahem, we're all peerage comrades now. We should get along," Najenda mediated.
Meanwhile, Kurome dragged Akame to a corner.
"Kurome, what's up?"
"Sister, there's something you must do."
Kurome looked deadly serious.
"???" Akame was puzzled.
Such seriousness from Kurome was new.
It must be important.
Without hesitation, Akame nodded.
She rarely refused Kurome, save on Empire matters.
Seeing agreement, Kurome whispered.
"What're they doing?" Leone, temporarily retreated, pricked her ears.
"Sister, listen… wear this…"
"Why… like that?"
"Don't ask, trust me…"
"You'll get Master's reward… no, get stronger."
Leone grew confused.
Clothes, favor, strength?
How did those connect?
"Heh, whatever. We'll see."
Her curiosity piqued.
…
In the kitchen, Kaiser snapped a Danger Beast's neck, feeling power flow in.
"Strength up a bit, unrelated to level."
He rubbed his chin, murmuring.
This skill could push physique far beyond level limits—infinite potential.
Satisfied, he returned to the bedchamber.
Creak.
The door opened, and Kaiser inhaled sharply.
Akame and Kurome stood before him.
"Welcome back, Master." They bowed in unison, perfectly synchronized.
They wore white frilled aprons.
The outfit accentuated their allure, vast expanses of skin overwhelming.
"Kurome, this outfit feels weird. Why wear it?" Akame blushed, fidgeting with the hem.
Even she sensed something off now.
Kaiser breathed deeply, controlling himself. "Kurome, your idea?"
"Yes, Master. How is it?"
"Absolutely brilliant." Kaiser thumbs-up.
"I knew you'd like it." Kurome nodded seriously, then pushed.
Akame stumbled into a warm embrace.
She felt Kaiser's high approval.
Instantly.
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