In the kitchen.
Chatter and banter filled the air endlessly.
Peerage members argued spiritedly, tongues sharp.
"Enough—all behave. Elixir for everyone who strives."
Kaiser eyed escalating chaos; unhesitating slaps—vivid red prints.
He still wanted to taste Shiho's new dish.
Akemi Miyano's group refused weakness; showcased own culinary skills.
Kaiser sampled.
Familiar flavors—fresh twists.
Descending Hitagi Senjougahara—stunned.
"Hey—don't start this right on return."
Kaiser blinked; ate grape from Raynare. "Problem?"
"Merely responding peerage desires."
"…"
Hitagi hesitated.
Damn.
Indeed aiding seniors' growth.
Irrefutable.
"Sigh."
Soft sigh; Hitagi trudged upstairs dejectedly.
Bang!
Door slammed.
Hitagi buried under blanket.
But high-pitched voices pierced relentlessly.
"No good—hot."
Hitagi threw covers; huffed breaths.
Hands hugged arms; gaze unfocused.
Strengthening feel?
Always LV9.
Musing; drowsily dreamed.
…
Morning.
Gentle sunlight slipped curtain gaps.
"Bit hungry."
Hitagi rubbed belly; half-lidded eyes to kitchen.
Dazed—saw busy Xenovia and Irina; jolted fully awake.
Wait?
Hitagi wide-eyed.
"Yo—awake."
Hitagi mouth twitched; weak retort.
"Can't match Master—no sleep all night."
"Sigh—unavoidable. Xenovia and Irina hit current limit."
"Had to labor."
Kaiser earnest; actions unrelenting.
Xenovia immediate agreement. "R-Right—power surging endlessly."
Irina nodded heavily; immersed upgrade joy.
Hum! Hum!
Aura surged; duo broke limits simultaneously.
Strength hit 30—Ultimate-Class devil realm.
For devils.
Ultimate-Class major divide.
Solo—easily crush Low to Mid-Class.
Panel—Mid to Ultimate 20 levels.
Kaiser beckoned Hitagi. "How—I've time. Mid-Class breakthrough?"
"N-No need."
Hitagi heart skipped; waved hurriedly.
Strengthen together—impossible.
"Then fine."
Kaiser regretful shake. "Do what you can—clean."
Hearing, Hitagi relieved hugely.
Cleaning—her forte.
But soon realized error.
Ground-sleeping group—major obstacles.
Fortunately devilhood—stamina multiplied.
Transferred one by one; kitchen spotless.
Shiho's dishes plenty—cold now.
"Master—reheat."
Asia organized; microwaved.
"Hard work, Asia."
Kaiser smiled; pinched cheeks; woke them.
"Up—eat."
"Mmm… full already."
"Sleep more…"
Vermouth's group groggily opened eyes; utterly drained.
Supported table; sat.
"You lot—nearly delayed business."
Seeing, Kaiser helpless.
"Business?"
Group blinked; puzzled.
Just now not business?
Besides?
Peerage other duties?
"Today—report school."
Rias contacted again recently.
Pigeonholing bad.
Kaiser planned proper duty.
"Then done—many girls doomed."
Hitagi instinctive retort.
Kaiser paused; laughed. "Worthy my peerage—saw other plans instantly."
"…"
"Master—rein lewdness bit?"
"Sorry—dream harem devil."
"Heh… hehe."
Hitagi mouth twitched.
Brain broken.
Momentarily—heart fluttered for lewd-waste Master.
Private Kuoh Academy.
Staff office.
Kaiser appeared; knocked.
"Enter!"
Pleasant female voice; Kaiser pushed in.
Desk-seated smooth long-haired beauty entered view.
Exquisite pretty face; egg-peeled smooth skin.
Stern eyes—extreme authority aura.
Black-white blouse—failed conceal full curves.
Slim graceful waist—hand-span.
Damn—Hiratsuka Shizuka.
Instant recognition.
World mashup degree—explore personally.
"Kid—stared enough?"
Sensing gaze, Hiratsuka paused. "Know—puberty, attractive to you."
"But I'm teacher."
Though said—heart rippled.
Single over twenty years.
Finally appreciated charm.
Pity.
Rare handsome.
Yet student.
"Appreciating beauty—no wrong."
Hiratsuka: "…"
Bold kid.
Problem child likely.
"Name Kaiser—transfer long approved. Why report now?"
Hiratsuka eyed file; casual.
Kaiser nodded. "Delays—issue?"
"Some."
Hiratsuka smiled. "Academy full development."
"Every student join club."
Hearing, Kaiser about use Occult Research as shield.
Joking.
Merely report.
Schooling—Vermouth disguise planned.
But Hiratsuka next changed mind.
"Most clubs full—but recommend Service Club."
Finished; eyes flickered.
Yono.
For your sister—effort made.
Lure this boy in.
Decided—extort meal from good friend.
But.
Kid seems hard deceive.
"No problem."
Hiratsuka: "???"
What?
Agreed instantly?
Normally question odd name?
Suspicious glance at Kaiser.
Feels… thrilled?
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