Bang!
Akemi Miyano slammed her room door, stomping down the stairs.
Muttering under her breath, "Damn it… I'm the only one stuck with all the work… Just wait…"
Her voice dripped with resentment.
But reaching the ground floor, she slumped into a chair.
So spineless.
She scolded herself.
She could've just gone for it and solved the issue.
But her first time—with so many others? No way.
Akemi sighed, channeling frustration into energy, booting up the computer.
Hmph, just work? Child's play.
Upstairs.
"Master, I feel it—my level just broke through."
"Mine too. How'd it happen so fast?"
"Master, I'm a four-winged fallen angel now."
All peerage members except Vermouth had recently advanced.
They'd thought even with effort, another breakthrough in days was impossible.
But now, they sensed Master had grown even stronger.
"Natural," Kaiser said, a smile curving his lips. "My strength now surpasses ordinary Devil Kings."
"But faster growth depends on your effort."
"Mm-hmm."
They nodded eagerly, cheeks flushing with excitement.
Movements quickened, wasting no drop of the "breakthrough elixir."
Especially the fallen angel trio.
Soul-deep punishments had erased their boundaries long ago.
Reaching four wings fueled their greed further.
Their intensity spurred the others.
Kaiser watched, thoroughly pleased.
…
"Finally finished the client screening program."
Akemi shut down the computer, stretching.
Then—clear footsteps outside.
Kaiser's Exorcism Agency.
Eriri stared at the sign, then the flyer in her hand.
[Kaiser Exorcism Agency Grand Opening]
[Welcoming female clients only. Men need not apply.]
The wording made her hesitate.
An agency catering only to women?
Was this place legitimate?
But recalling her home's eerie occurrences—countless churches and shrines turning out frauds—this was her last hope.
Gritting her teeth, Eriri pushed open the door.
"Welcome, dear customer."
Akemi stood, beaming brightly while subtly assessing.
This girl definitely had issues.
She sensed cursed spirit aura on her.
Intense.
Not a casual encounter.
Most importantly—a beautiful girl.
She hadn't forgotten Master's true goal for the agency.
Ostensibly for peerage training.
Really, casting a wide net for his harem.
This one fit perfectly.
"No worries here—we're professionals."
Akemi guided Eriri to the sofa, pouring tea.
Eriri hesitated.
This lady seemed professional, but more corporate than exorcist.
Had she come to the wrong place?
Tap tap tap!
Footsteps descended the stairs.
Eriri turned instinctively, seeing a refined young man with black tousled hair.
Kaiser's eyes lit at Eriri.
A glance at the panel—devil contract glowing.
Perfect.
Opening the agency was the right call.
"Hello, customer. I'm the owner."
Kaiser smiled. "Miss Eriri, let's discuss your problem."
Eriri blinked. "You know me?"
"Naturally. I'm a student too."
Kaiser brushed it off.
Eriri nodded, sipping tea. "Lately, items in my room move on their own."
"And chilling presences appear sometimes."
Recalling it, she hugged her arms, shivering.
"Don't worry. Sign the contract—we'll handle it."
Kaiser produced one casually. "No results, no charge."
Seemed fair.
Eriri signed.
"Who'll handle it?"
"The most professional, of course—me, the president."
"Then I leave it to you."
Kaiser's confidence oddly reassured Eriri.
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