Capítulo 76: Chapter 76 “The Bond of Power and Responsibility”
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Though she is still a bit off from using her Nekomata Mode to grow her second tail like her sister, Kuroka, Shirone's mastery of Senjutsu alone is remarkable and more than enough to make me proud as her King.
Senjutsu is the art of manipulating life energy, or Touki (Chi), and projecting it externally as energy blasts. Think of it like energy projectiles in a fantasy anime. Even Sairaorg cannot perform this feat, and neither can Ni or Li. This is because Senjutsu lies in the realm of the Nekoshou—a rare, higher breed of Nekomata with a natural affinity for life energy.
The Nekoshou are a unique and extraordinary lineage, but unfortunately, they are becoming increasingly rare. Shirone is among the few remaining and is incredibly special to us all. It's our duty to protect her and help her realize her full potential.
Shifting gears, Kuisha has been diligently practicing her magic. She's focused on refining her spells to stand out from Akeno and Tsubaki. While Akeno and Tsubaki often rely on raw Demonic Power to cast Devil Magic, Kuisha has adopted a more calculated approach, akin to Rossweisse's Magician-style magic. She uses intricate calculations to conserve energy while enhancing her spells' effectiveness.
Tsubaki, on the other hand, has been training with unwavering determination. She often spars with the two Knights of Sona's Peerage to keep her naginata skills sharp. She even told me that, in the absence of a Knight in my Peerage, she feels obligated to take on that role.
Lastly, there's Akeno. While her mastery of Thunder and Lightning Magic is astonishing, she continues to avoid using her Holy-element abilities. I know she struggles with this aspect of her heritage, and my feelings for her make it difficult for me to push her too hard. Her happiness and trust are more important to me than anything.
With that, our team's progress up to this summer break has been promising.
Later, I found myself in the ORC shower room, staring at my reflection in the mirror. Comparing myself to my brother, I realized how much I resemble him now. At 6 foot 2 inches (180 cm), I'm as tall as Riser Phenex. My eyes are blue-green like my father's, and my hair seems to have a life of its own, always growing back to this length no matter how often I cut it.
Devil bodies, male and female, grow in a way that reflects their inner selves. It's said that this subconscious shaping explains many traits among natural-born Devils.
Just as I was lost in thought, a pair of feminine arms wrapped around my waist from behind, and I felt someone press close to me. Turning around, I saw Akeno smiling playfully.
"Ray, we're ready for the meeting," she said, her voice teasing. "Or would you prefer I do something mischievous first?"
I chuckled, gently patting her head. "Thank you for your affection, Akeno, but we have serious work to do."
Akeno grinned and quickly leaned in to steal a kiss before heading out of the room. Shaking my head with a smile, I followed her.
As the sun set, I gathered my Peerage at my desk to review the results of our contracts for July. This was not only a way to assess performance but also to motivate the team. As a small bonus, the top performer would receive special privileges the next day.
"Alright, everyone, here are the final results," I announced.
"Kuisha completed 10 contracts this month!"
Applause filled the room. Kuisha smiled warmly, thanking everyone for their support. Ten contracts was an impressive number, given how rare genuine requests for Devils could be.
"Next is Shirone with 8."
The team applauded again, but Shirone's cat ears drooped slightly, betraying her disappointment.
"Saji managed 6, Li completed 7, and Ni achieved 9."
I turned to Saji, who seemed a bit downcast. "Saji, don't feel discouraged. Six is a solid number, especially for someone new to this. Remember, even Issei took two months to complete his first contract. You're already ahead of the curve."
Hearing that, Saji's spirits lifted. "Thank you, Club President! I'll work even harder after the summer break!"
"And now for the final results: Tsubaki completed 11 contracts, and Akeno took the lead with 12."
Akeno stood triumphantly, but her pride was quickly tempered by Shirone's cheeky comment: "Kuoh is full of people drawn to flashiness. That's why she won. Lame."
The group burst into light laughter as Shirone playfully stuffed the last of her cake into her mouth, pretending to sulk.
At that moment, Tsubaki entered the room, carrying a letter. "Club President Ray," she said, handing it to me, "we've received a subjugation request. Four Stray Devils have been reported on the north side of Kuoh. The request comes directly from Archduke Agares."
Reading the letter carefully, I addressed the team. "No contracts tonight. We've got official work to do. Everyone, prepare yourselves."
The atmosphere grew serious as we all understood the gravity of the mission.
Before we head out, here's a simple explanation of Stray Devils:
Reincarnated Devils are individuals transformed into Devils through Evil Pieces. These pieces create a symbiotic connection between the Reincarnated Devil and their King. The connection grants them special powers under the King's control. However, when a Reincarnated Devil rebels or breaks free from this bond, they become a Stray Devil—a rogue being that threatens both Devils and the human world.
And so, our mission began.
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