Chapter 59: Chapter 56 - Kuroka
Kuroka's eyes narrowed as she recognized the Boosted Gear.
"This sacred gear is... So you're Leonard Tonello. The devil everyone's been talking about. The first to kill a Phenex."
"Yes, I am. And I know that you work for the Vali team and that Vali Lucifer is acting sooner than expected because of what I did," I replied.
Kuroka seemed surprised that I already knew about Vali Lucifer and that I already expected him to act.
"What puzzles me, though, is why you're trying to steal this amulet. It's not that important to Vali Luficer, nor to the Angels or the Fallen Angels. That's why it's in the house of a human."
Kuroka let out a short laugh. "This amulet is much more important than it seems."
I stared at her, pondering her words. It was obvious that there was something else about this object, but I knew that it wasn't crucial to anything.
"All right. If the amulet is so important to you, we can make a deal. I'll let you go with it without having to fight me, but you'll owe me something."
For a moment, Kuroka seemed to refuse. Her expression was one of mistrust and defiance, but something changed in her eyes. Perhaps she remembered what she had heard about my battle with Raiser Phenex. She knew that I was capable of a destructive power that could kill even an immortal being, and that wasn't something to be ignored. What's more, when I squeezed her neck, she felt how strong I was. And that was without using the boost. If I'd used several boosts, she would have lost for sure, even with Touki.
She sighed, a resigned smile on her lips. "Very well, Leonard Tonello. I accept your agreement. However, I only do this because I want to avoid unnecessary bloodshed."
I took a step back, allowing her to approach the amulet again. "Just don't forget that you owe me now. And I'm going to collect."
Kuroka carefully took the amulet and placed it between her large breasts in her kimono for safekeeping.
"Until next time, Leonard. I'm sure we'll meet again."
She disappeared through the same magic circle that had appeared, leaving me alone in the room.
"Are you sure about what you just did, boy? Rias Gremory will be pissed when she finds out you willingly let a thief steal an item from one of her customers."
I deliberately ignored the Red Dragon Empress' question. "Ddraig, you said that day that my destiny was to fight the Albion, right?"
"{Yes. That's the destiny of each of my hosts.}"
"That's why I let the girl go. Kuroka Toujou is the Koneko's sister and she's part of the Albion Host team, but she'll be mine one day. I want to take this piece and any other pieces away from Vali Luficer so that he doesn't have a chance to act alone and become desperate."
"{Boy, I like the way you think, but... how are you going to do all that?}"
"I don't know yet. Too many things can happen to get in my way, so it will be impossible to have a single concrete plan. What I can do is plant small seeds to reap the rewards later."
"So the fact that you left that woman was just so that she could help you in the future. How do you know she won't betray you?"
"She works for Vali Luficer, but there's nothing in the world she loves more than her sister. If I offer to reconcile with Koneko in the future, Kuroka will accept."
I turned my attention back to the now empty shop window and thought about what Kuroka had said. The amulet was more important than it seemed. That meant there was more at stake than I could see at this moment, maybe more than I could predict from my knowledge of the anime. From now on, I would have to be more vigilant, more prepared for whatever came next, and that included becoming stronger.
My only combat skill at the moment was Boosted Gear, and when I had sex, I could use the system's abilities.
I raised my right index finger, and a spark of lightning shot out from its tip.
'Just as I thought, the <Predator's Touch> skill is working.'
[The skill of <Predator's Touch> has successfully copied <Electricity Manipulation>].
[You had sex with Akeno Himejima fourteen times, so the skill <Electricity Manipulation> will last seven days].
[You had sex with Akeno Himejima, and thanks to the skill <Carnal Bond>, you gained +10 Strenght points.]
[You had sex with Akeno Himejima, and thanks to the skill <Carnal Bond>, you gained +10 Dexterity points].
[You had sex with Akeno Himejima, and thanks to the skill <Carnal Bond>, you gained +10 Constitution points].
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The next morning, Akeno and I were in the room of the Occult Research Club. Rias stood in front of us, her blue eyes sparkling with frustration and a minor disappointment. Next to her, Akeno maintained a calm expression, but her eyes showed a slight concern that we had failed.
"So, can anyone tell me what happened last night? How did a thief get in and out of the Tanaka mansion without you stopping it or even seeing it?" asked Rias.
"Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka were having a little party for their book club..." I began, choosing my words carefully. "We weren't invited because apparently Mrs. Tanaka is afraid of us devils, so we ended up being kept in a room until the wee hours of the morning. When I finally realized that I could go out and look around, I realized that the amulet had been stolen, but it was too late. I didn't see anything else."
Rias sighed and massaged her temples. "And you didn't think at any point of just disobey the client's orders?"
"And risk losing the contract by upsetting the client?" I continued.
"They insisted that we stay in the room and not participate, and it became inconvenient to leave. By the time we realized the situation, it was too late."
"I understand..." Rias said, her shoulders relaxing a little as she clasped her hands together. "The important thing is that Mr. Tanaka is not angry. He has accepted the situation as her fault, and fortunately, we haven't lost the contract with him." She paused and looked directly at me. "Akeno, could you give us a moment alone, please? I have to talk to Leonard about something serious."
Akeno nodded and gave me a supportive look before leaving the room, closing the door quietly behind her. I stood there, waiting for what would come next.
"Is something wrong, Rias?"
She tucked a lock of her red hair behind her ear and looked down at her feet. "Actually, there's something else I want to know. You and Akeno in the bedroom yesterday... did you do something?"
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Chapter 60: Chapter 57 - Jealousy
"Actually, there's something else I want to know. You and Akeno in the room yesterday... did you do something?"
I felt the weight of Rias' gaze on me, but the way she looked at me was ambiguous. I couldn't tell if she already knew something and wanted my confirmation, or if she was just suspicious. My thoughts raced as I tried to formulate an answer that wouldn't give away too much, but wouldn't blatantly lie, either. After all, I didn't want to betray the trust she had placed in me.
"Rias, I..." I started, hesitating.
The memories of the night before were still fresh in my mind, the warmth of the moments with Akeno... But how could I explain this to Rias without sounding like a... pervert guy?
She looked up, her blue eyes locked on mine with an intensity that made me want to look away.
"Yes?" she asked, urging me to continue.
I took a deep breath, trying to buy time and organize my thoughts. "Rias, I don't want to lie to you, Akeno and I..."
"You don't have to say any more. Come closer," she ordered in an imperative tone.
I swallowed and took a hesitant step towards her. Ria's expression was no longer ambiguous, but angry. Her eyes glared at me. She still wanted me to come closer? What was she planning?
When I was only a few centimeters away, she raised her hand, and I braced myself for the impact of a possible slap or punch, but nothing came of it. Instead, she grabbed the back of my neck and pulled me down, placing my lips against hers.
For a moment, I stood there with my eyes wide open and her lips pressed to mine, trying to comprehend what had happened.
Her lips were soft, more than I remembered. A mixture of emotions ran through me: surprise, desire, guilt... All mixed together in a whirlwind as my hands automatically reacted and grabbed her waist.
As our lips parted with a soft sucking sound, our eyes met. I was still very confused as to why she had done this, although she seemed annoyed.
"Rias, I..." I started, but she raised her hand and put a finger on my lip, cutting me off.
"Don't say anything, Leonard. As much as it sounds like it, I'm not angry with you. I just want you to know that I don't care about competing with other girls for you. As long as you're here with me, that's all that matters." She said and started to turn her desk around. "To be honest, some devils tend to have a strong sex desire."
Her words echoed in my mind, each syllable deeply embedded. Ria's voice had a hypnotic cadence, and the way she pronounced "strong sexual desire" sent shivers down my spine. But there was something else in her expression, something that begged for a response from me. She was testing my limits.
"Rias, if you know that I have a strong sexual desire, then you also know that just kissing isn't enough for me." I said as I approached her, then grabbed her chin to make her look at me.
Her eyes widened slightly with surprise and something else - desire, perhaps? - crossed her face for a brief moment before she regained her composure. Before she could answer, my hands slipped around her waist and gently lifted her. I sat her down on the table and felt her breathing quicken.
"Do you think you can make it?"
She didn't answer right away, but I could see the inner struggle in her eyes. Pride, desire, the need to maintain the pose of being my servant - all of it mixed together in a silent storm. I decided to test her limits a little further. With one swift movement, I lifted her by the waist and sat her on the club table.
"Leonard, what are you doing?" She asked, her face flushed.
I leaned over her, my hands firmly on her hips, holding her in place. "Showing you what strong sexual desire really means," I replied, squatting down.
When I reached the level of her hips, I slid my hands down her thighs, feeling the softness of her skin as I slowly parted her legs. She shivered at my touch and I smelled roses. Under her uniform skirt, I could see the red lace panties she was wearing. The visual was bewitching, a tantalizing invitation that she seemed unaware of. A mischievous smile played on my lips, knowing that the effect she had on me was undeniable and unmistakable. After all, she is Rias Gremory, my first crush.
"Leonard, that's..." Rias held my hair.
"Shhh..." I murmured as I pushed her panties aside. "Just relax, Rias."
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Chapter 61 - Project Excalibur
Chapter 62 - Surprise from Asia (R-18)
Chapter 63 - A nun with no regrets (R-18)
Chapter 64 - The Servant and the Master (R-18)
Chapter 65 - Rias Gremory's Bottom Lips
Chapter 66 - Search Plan
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