Kaiser flipped through the pages, awestruck by the grand vistas depicted.
Cascading waterfalls plunging thousands of feet, layered peaks stretching endlessly—breathtaking beauty.
The two holy sword wielders were equally entranced, but divine punishment soon descended.
In an instant, rivers burst their banks in the valley, forests ravaged by relentless judgment.
"Hiss…"
Their eyes widened, drawing sharp breaths.
Kaiser tore the page, offering gentle comfort.
Meanwhile, Asia opened her eyes in a daze.
For once, as a devil, she didn't pray to God. Tears fell instead.
"So that's why I was branded a witch.
The Lord died long ago. The Church's teachings—all lies.
Everyone's prayers and devotion from childhood… so laughable."
A lifetime of faith crumbled, despair and sorrow drowning her.
Then Kaiser approached, bathed in light.
He reached out, ruffling her hair.
"Master."
Asia wailed, crashing into his embrace.
She looked up, eyes full of sorrow and confusion.
Kaiser bowed his head, stroking her hair.
"The old you was deceived by the Church, but now you have truth.
As my peerage member, no one will deceive you again."
His gentle voice dazed Asia; tears flowed unchecked.
"Mm… Master, Asia wants to truly join the peerage…"
Her face burned as she made the request first.
Kaiser didn't hesitate, claiming her lips.
"Mmm…"
Asia's eyes widened, tears continuing.
But unlike the pain of shattered faith, inexplicable joy flooded her now.
The others watched, cheeks warming.
They knew Kaiser was helping a comrade—no interrupting.
Eriri, newest member, was utterly stunned.
Who am I? Where am I? What is this place?
She wandered upstairs dazedly, leaning against the hallway wall.
"It's only the first day…"
Eriri heard downstairs noises, hugging her shoulders, gaze unfocused.
Too much.
Didn't they know an outsider was here?
She eyed the door, then the blocking crowd, retreating.
Fine. No escaping anyway.
…
Midday next day.
Eriri, panda-eyed and yawning, left her bedroom for downstairs.
She groggily saw Kaiser and Asia on the sofa.
And the sleeping senior peerage members.
Frozen.
Huh?
Wasn't this my home?
Wait.
Eriri snapped awake, recalling yesterday.
"You… you… never-ending!"
Face crimson, she shrieked piercingly.
Hearing her, Kaiser didn't turn. "Peerage homework."
"I work hard for their growth."
Righteous tone, movements unbroken.
Asia chimed, "Yes, Asia feels several times stronger."
"Heh… hehe."
Eriri's mouth twitched, speechless.
Kaiser sipped iced cola, smiling. "You're one step from Mid-Class devil. Sure you don't want help?"
"Th-That… please don't consider me."
Eriri retreated, ears scarlet.
Not ready for that.
Time passed.
Akemi, finishing daily lessons, began cleaning.
Kaiser, from the sofa, eyed the slacking peerage.
Smack smack smack!
Light slaps left faint handprints.
"Ah!"
Soft yelps; they stirred awake.
"Ah, noon already. Master, I'll make lunch."
Akemi bustled into the kitchen, apron on.
Xenovia and Irina offered help; Kaiser stopped them.
"Here—your peerage info. Review now."
Explaining as usual, Xenovia and Irina read.
Gulp.
Finished, they swallowed.
They hadn't expected devilhood to offer such perks beyond Master's aid.
Breaking limits, ever-upgrading attributes.
God-tier skills.
Dreams for countless.
"Master, thank you truly for making me a devil."
Irina and Xenovia knelt on one knee, eyes shimmering with worship and adoration.
Faith shattered, rebuilt instantly.
In their hearts, Kaiser replaced that god.
Or surpassed him.
Visible, tangible.
Granting rebirth.
And power.
The long-dead Lord couldn't compare.
"Enough. No more kneeling randomly."
Kaiser helped them up. "Right—your mission here?"
They nodded, spilling everything.
"Church task."
"Recently, three Holy Swords in Church custody were stolen by Kokabiel, a fallen angel cadre."
"We're here to reclaim or destroy them—prevent fallen angel use."
Shiho and others startled.
"A fallen angel cadre in town?"
From knowledge, cadres were true fallen angel elite.
Likely ancient war veterans.
Near Devil King strength, at least.
"Intel confirms it," Xenovia nodded gravely. "Approaching Master was a misunderstanding."
"We wanted to observe local devils for possible cooperation."
She grew embarrassed.
Cooperation indeed.
Themselves included.
Kaiser pondered.
Even in this crossover mess, the event unchanged.
Wonder if the process would shift.
"What're you chatting about?"
"Dinner's ready—come eat!"
Aproned Akemi poked her head out, waving.
Stomachs growled.
Last night's feast digested into strength.
True hunger now.
"Mm, Akemi, your cooking's improved again."
At table, Kaiser praised freely.
Akemi's skills were good.
With his Danger Beast ingredients, unmatched by ordinary chefs.
Praised, Akemi beamed.
Occult Research Club.
"That guy Kaiser—days gone, still no show?"
Rias Gremory checked the date, muttering.
"Ara ara, if President misses him, go find him~"
Akeno Himejima brought steaming tea, smiling.
"Haha, no way. Just curious."
Rias flipped hair, continuing nonchalantly.
Table creaking.
That jerk.
Probably womanizing somewhere.
Maybe… she should seek him?
Hesitating, the window darkened—midday turned midnight.
"…"
Rias and Akeno startled, rushing out.
Looking up: pitch-black sky, invisible force enveloping Kuoh Academy.
"High-level isolation barrier…"
Sona Sitri arrived hurriedly, grave. "Caster at least Ultimate-Class devil or higher."
"Can't signal outside," Rias said heavily, magic flickering out. "To outsiders, we're fine."
"Trouble. This approach means ill intent."
As they spoke, indescribable pressure descended.
Faces changed.
Looking up: a figure hovered in the dark sky.
Robed elegantly, gloomy-faced man.
Ten black wings, ominous aura.
Fallen angel cadre Kokabiel arrived.
"Good, my targets are here."
He overlooked Rias and Sona, smiling.
Rias glared. "This is Gremory territory. Whoever you are, this means war with devils?"
"Hahaha, not entirely," Kokabiel laughed madly. "I want war between fallen angels, devils, and angels."
"Two Devil Kings' sisters dying here should suffice."
Hearing him, Rias and others chilled.
Madman.
Utter madman.
"Enough. I crave war."
Violence flashed in Kokabiel's eyes. "Be honored as sacrifices."
Boom!
Light power flared in his hand; a grand spear hurled.
"Madman."
Rias and Sona's faces shifted; magic circles formed underfoot.
Hum!
Instantly, barriers centered on old school building and student council spread, enveloping Kuoh Academy.
Boom!
Spear collided with barriers, shaking the academy.
"Hahaha, impressive high-level defenses."
"Worthy of Devil Kings' sisters."
Kokabiel laughed. "But you wielding them are too weak."
Light rained; spears pelted barriers like hail, shaking them.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Deafening blasts; Rias and Sona drew power desperately.
"This won't hold…"
Akeno clenched fists, powerless.
"How long can you last?"
Kokabiel grew madder.
Hum!
Vast light gathered into an unprecedented spear, slamming a barrier.
Now full force.
Crack!
Immense power pierced one barrier.
"Again."
Another identical spear crashed down.
Boom!
Final barrier cracked visibly, spreading, then shattering.
Whoosh!
Fierce gusts swept, invisible shockwaves raging.
Elsewhere, Kaiser glanced out the window.
"Something feels off."
Brows furrowed, Boosted Gear appeared; penetration revealed perspective.
Moments later, gaze chilled. "Courting death."
Killing intent spread.
His figure vanished in light.
Seeing unprotected Rias and Sona, Kokabiel grinned viciously.
"Now, die."
"…"
Despair on faces.
But then a voice rang abruptly.
"I think you're the one dying."
Rias paused.
That voice—familiar.
Sona and Akeno looked toward it.
"Hm?"
Kokabiel frowned, looking down.
From light, a figure emerged slowly.
"K-Kaiser?"
Seeing him, Sona's gaze dimmed.
Thought reinforcements.
Just Kaiser?
Adding a High-Class devil wouldn't suffice against this cadre.
"Interesting. You breached my barrier?"
Kokabiel smirked playfully. "Who are you?"
Kaiser gazed calmly. "The one killing you."
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