The patterns on the white apron were first stained with red ink.
Then they were soaked through, the patterns becoming increasingly vivid.
The stretched-out apron showed power to the extreme.
But ultimately, under unparalleled brute force, it completed its historical mission.
Turning into fluttering petals, they scattered all over the floor.
"So, it turns out it was like this?"
Leone, who had sneaked over, had her eyes wide open.
She had a new understanding of becoming stronger.
Just as she wanted to slip away, she felt a flash of light, and that handsome face was already right in front of her.
Leone was wearing purple pajamas, with her purple undergarments faintly visible; her voluptuous and hot figure could not be completely hidden.
"Since you're here, let me see your Imperial Arm again."
Alex said firmly, "Both Kurome and Akame have made progress; you've been left behind."
Feeling Alex's assertiveness, Leone was almost in tears.
She had originally just come to watch the fun.
Who would have thought she would be the one getting beaten too?
However, deep in her heart, a desire to become stronger also arose.
"Okay."
Leone nodded, her furry ears and tail already popping out.
[Imperial Arm: Lionelle] fully activated, her entire body radiating an incredible sense of power.
"Very well, then let's begin."
...The next day!
Najenda yawned as she came to the dining room.
It was too competitive, really.
Her room was the closest to Alex's.
But who would have thought that kind of situation would occur.
She thought she could finally get a good night's sleep by midnight.
Who would have thought Leone would also start competing.
Now, as soon as she closed her eyes, she heard their voices.
What frustrated her most was.
She... listening to the sounds, her mind began to fantasize... "Dammit, what on earth am I thinking."
She shook her head violently, driving all stray thoughts out of her body.
"Yo, you're here."
Seeing Najenda, Esdeath greeted her.
"How is it? Did you sleep well last night?"
"Heh, hehe."
Najenda, with dark circles under her eyes, twitched the corner of her mouth slightly.
Did I sleep well?
Don't you have any idea?
"Actually, you should work harder."
Esdeath said while eating snacks:
"I believe you're well aware that your strength is at the bottom among us."
"Akame and Leone have already worked hard to become stronger. If you continue like this, I'm afraid you won't even see their backs."
Najenda: "???"
She looked completely bewildered.
That's working hard to become stronger?
This is too ridiculous, right?
"That's right, it's normal that you don't know since you just joined the Dependents."
Esdeath sighed and began to explain to Najenda.
"..."
After hearing Esdeath's words, Najenda's eyes widened.
She thought everything that happened yesterday was dreamlike enough.
But the secret she obtained now completely shattered her worldview.
Even for a legendary demon.
Isn't it a bit too... but thinking about becoming stronger, Najenda's gaze underwent a subtle change... That afternoon.
Alex began to summon the Dependents for a meeting.
The meeting room.
Najenda's expression became strange as she looked at the few people who were staggering.
Feeling Najenda's gaze, Leone and Akame's faces turned red, and they didn't dare to look her in the eye.
"Alright, now let's talk about serious business."
Alex clapped his hands to draw everyone's attention.
"I believe you are all very curious about my origins. Since I'm about to leave for a while, I might as well tell you."
"Actually..."
After listening, Esdeath said in surprise: "No wonder I've never heard of any demons in this world."
So, Master, you are from another world.
Her gaze became even more adoring.
As expected of Master.
He can even do something like crossing worlds.
"Master, can we go to your world?"
Leone looked on with anticipation.
What is the world of demons like?
She was too curious.
"There will be a chance, just wait a bit."
Alex replied, then said, "Before we leave, there are a few more things to arrange."
"Mhm."
Hearing Alex's words, everyone listened obediently.
"First, regarding Night Raid."
Alex said faintly, "There's no need to disband. Najenda can continue to recruit members."
Najenda's expression became serious, and she nodded, "Indeed, those who wish to join Night Raid are absolutely like-minded individuals with us, and can be completely trusted."
"But the conditions must be stricter."
"Please tell us, Master."
"They must be women, and they must be beautiful maidens."
Leone said weakly, "Master, you want to turn Night Raid into a harem, don't you?"
"As expected of you, the answer is completely correct."
"..." N.
Chapter 39: Asia and the Fallen Angel
One o'clock in the afternoon.
Alex returned to his home in the Main World.
The entire villa was empty; Shiho and the others had clearly gone out.
"Hmm?"
Glancing at the date, Alex's eyes flickered slightly.
There was a time discrepancy.
The passage of time in the Main World was clearly slower than in the Akame ga Kill World.
After all, they were two different worlds.
This was normal.
Alex returned to his room and began to construct a Teleportation Magic Circle using his Demon Summoning Contract from the Akame ga Kill World as a coordinate.
This way,
as long as he agreed,
the Retainers could freely travel between the two worlds.
Buzz!
After everything was complete, just as he was about to contact Shiho and the others, a fluctuation caught his attention.
"Someone is casting a Exclusion Barrier?"
Alex's eyebrows slightly raised, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"And the power being used isn't magic, but the power of light?"
"I wonder if it's an exorcist or a Fallen Angel. If it's Lenalee and her group, that would be even better."
To encounter such a thing right after returning.
His luck was truly unstoppable.
With a flash of his figure,
Alex's silhouette had already vanished from the room... Tap tap tap!
The empty street was only filled with the sound of hurried footsteps.
"God, please protect me."
Asia prayed as she ran frantically.
But her speed was getting slower and slower, and her pristine nun's habit was already covered in dirt.
Despair grew in her heart.
Was she going to die?
She could feel that the Fallen Angel behind her had not been shaken off at all.
The other party was clearly enjoying the feeling of chasing prey.
But even so,
she had no choice but to run.
Splat!
Her body stumbled, tripping over something unknown, and Asia completely lost her balance.
Was this the end?
Such thoughts filled her mind.
But!
The expected pain did not arrive; instead, she fell into a warm embrace.
Who was it?
Asia looked up, and a handsome face had already entered her sight.
"It seems you need a little help."
Alex helped her up, speaking gently.
Asia Argento.
It seemed he had hit the jackpot.
Looking at the shining Demon Contract, a smile curved at the corner of Alex's mouth.
"Tha-thank you."
Asia thanked him instinctively, then quickly said, "You should run, it's very dangerous here."
She knew the operating style of those Fallen Angels.
If this handsome boy got involved, he would definitely be in grave danger.
It was fine if she died, but she couldn't drag others down with her.
"Don't worry, I'm very strong."
Alex patted her head, smiling, "No matter what trouble it is, I can solve it for you."
"You, you listen to me, that Fallen Angel behind us, is a creature from myths!"
"So what?"
"You, you... I'm really not joking!"
Asia was almost crying from anxiety.
Could this boy in front of her even understand what she was saying?
Although she also knew that
for ordinary people,
suddenly talking about Fallen Angels, it would be a miracle if they didn't think you were mentally ill.
"Don't worry, even if it's a Fallen Angel, with me here, it won't be able to harm you."
Alex said solemnly, "However, in return, I want you to become my person."
"Huh?"
Asia was stunned, and then her face instantly flushed red.
What was this?
A proposal?
Had the man in front of her fallen in love with her at first sight?
"No, no, you listen to me..."
Asia was about to say something more, but Alex gently interrupted her, "No need to say so much, you just need to agree."
"I, I agree."
A flicker of determination flashed in Asia's eyes, "But you have to run away with me."
Since reasoning was futile, this was the only way.
She truly was kind.
Alex glanced at her and finally nodded.
"Run!"
Asia grabbed Alex and had only run a few steps when a large man wearing a heavy coat and a bowler hat appeared in front of her.
She subconsciously took a few steps back and said with a wry smile, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault, I dragged you into this."
"Don't worry, I've got everything."
Alex held her hand, smiling gently.
Donasik: "..."
He watched this scene, his mouth twitching slightly.
Good heavens.
In this situation, this person was actually trying to pick up a girl?
But very quickly,
feeling the aura from Alex, Donasik's gaze became completely cold.
"So that's it, no wonder you could break into my Exclusion Barrier. So you're a demon."
Hearing this, Asia's body trembled, and she subconsciously said, "He, he's lying, right?"
"No, he's not."
Alex grinned, "I am indeed a demon."
"Huh?"
Asia's body completely stiffened, and she said in a nearly broken tone,
"Why does something like this have to happen to me?"
She was already unlucky enough.
She was expelled by the church for saving a demon.
Then she was hunted by a Fallen Angel.
Now, she had fallen into the hands of a demon again.
"Don't be afraid, I truly mean no harm."
Alex patted her head and smiled, "Otherwise, I could have acted long ago, couldn't I?"
Well, it seems that's true.
Asia blinked.
Could this be a kind Mr. Demon?
Hope flickered in her eyes.
"You two, that's enough!"
Donasik's forehead pulsed with veins, "Do you take me for air?"
Boom!
The air exploded.
Behind Donasik, a pair of paint black wings unfurled, and he shot up into the sky.
"A mere demon dares to disregard me."
"You're simply courting death."
Light shone in his hand, and a Spear of Light quickly materialized, throwing it fiercely towards Alex.
Whoosh!
Where the Spear of Light passed, the air shrieked an ear-piercing wail, leaving a visible ripple.
"Watch out!"
Asia's face paled, but she could only watch as the Spear of Light drew closer and closer to Alex.
But the next moment.
She widened her eyes.
Bang!
A dull sound rang out.
The Spear of Light was gently blocked by a single finger.