Chapter 34: The New Member
That same night, Yumi Kiba gave him everything.
Having lost her virginity less than ten hours prior, a complete novice who'd never even masturbated, Yumi endured Kazuki's relentless, almost cruel passion.
However, even as he claimed her body, she welcomed his semen deep inside her pussy, drowning in euphoria unlike anything she'd ever known.
In the end, both Kazuki and Yumi ended up being late the next day.
Fortunately, Rias and Akeno didn't show up on that day either. According to a message, their questioning was taking longer than expected, and they wouldn't be back until after school.
'Ah, what a relief' Kazuki thought. If Rias had been there, he would have had to figure out how to explain why he had stayed out overnight, so he was glad to avoid that.
It was almost like a cheating husband trying to come up with excuses for his wife (in a way, that's exactly what it was), but if he didn't have to, that was all for the better.
After school, on the way to the clubroom, Kazuki spotted Yumi walking ahead of him.
"Yumi!"
When Yumi turned around and saw him, she broke into a wide smile and hurried over to him.
"Good afternoon, Senpai! Are you heading to the clubroom too?"
"Yeah... By the way, are you feeling any pain?"
As she ran over, Kazuki noticed her gait was a little off, so he asked. Yumi's face turned bright red, and she gently took his hand.
"...Since Senpai's thing was inside me for so long… so, um, it just felt really strange down there..."
"O-oh, I see..."
This was a sensation Kazuki, as a man, couldn't fully understand. He scratched his head, trying to brush it off.
"...Um, Senpai. I'm ready anytime, so... you know, we can do it again..."
Yumi's face was beet red as she shyly tried to suggest their next rendezvous. Kazuki found her unbearably cute. If they hadn't been in such a public place, he would have hugged her and shared a passionate kiss.
'What a shame.'
"Then, let's make it happen soon, okay?"
"Yes!"
Yumi replied with a happy smile and clung to his arm. Together, they walked slowly toward the clubroom.
When they reached the clubroom, the door was open, and they heard Issei's voice from inside.
"Why are you here!?"
Kazuki and Yumi exchanged glances and peeked inside.
Inside the room, Issei and Asia were near the entrance, Koneko was eating snacks as usual in the back, and in the center of the sofa sat Xenovia, wearing a brand-new Kuoh Academy uniform.
"Xenovia!?"
Kazuki and Yumi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Seeing their reaction, Xenovia greeted them with a cheerful smile.
"Hey, Yumi-san. And Kazuki Senpai. It's good to see you again."
"Xenovia... Why are you...? And what's with that outfit?"
"Oh, that's───"
Xenovia turned her back to Kazuki and the others, and in the next moment, demonic wings unfurled from her shoulders with a leathery snap.
"I accepted Rias Gremory's offer to be reincarnated as a devil. From today, I'm also a member of her peerage. And I've been enrolled at Kuoh Academy. I'm a second-year, so we'll be classmates. I look forward to working with you."
Kazuki raised an eyebrow, his voice tinged with disbelief. "Peerage? And classmates? You?"
Xenovia shrugged, her tone casual yet edged with dry humor. "Yeah. She gave me the 'Knight' piece. Turns out Durandal was the only extraordinary thing about me. Only cost her one pawn."
Issei chimed in, scratching his head. "But you were a holy sword wielder for the Church. You're really okay with this?"
A wry smirk crossed Xenovia's lips. "Hmph. After learning there's no God left to serve… I half-lost my mind and took the deal. Though maybe accepting an invite from the sister of a Maou was reckless. Still…" She trailed off, muttering under her breath.
Kazuki leaned forward, cutting through her brooding. "Xenovia. What about Irina?"
Her expression darkened. Irina had been shattered by the truth of Heaven's silence—far more than Xenovia herself.
"She returned to Vatican headquarters with the core of the shattered Excaliburs and my [Excalibur Destruction]. Told me to pass on her regards… specifically to you." Xenovia shot Kazuki a pointed look.
"Will she be safe?" Kazuki pressed. "If the Church brands her a heretic for knowing the truth—"
"Unlikely. Her father is a member of the higher-ups of the church. Unlike an orphan like me, she's got connections. They'll protect their precious poster girl." Her voice dripped with bitter irony.
"Though she did say she'd miss fighting alongside me. Next time we meet… we might be enemies."
A flicker of loneliness passed over Xenovia's face before the floor erupted in a crimson magic circle. "No. Maybe it won't be like that?"
Rias and Akeno materialized in a swirl of demonic energy, their presence commanding the room.
"President! Akeno-san! Welcome back!" Issei practically glowed, his earlier skepticism forgotten.
Rias nodded regally, her gaze sweeping the group. "We're home. Since everyone's here, let me formally introduce Xenovia as our new Knight. Please take care of her, everyone."
Xenovia crossed her arms, her voice firm. "Xenovia Quarta, Knight of the Gremory Peerage!! Please take care of me."
Everyone nodded in response to Xenovia's greeting, though Kazuki's focus stayed locked on Rias. "What did you mean earlier, Rias? About Irina NOT becoming an enemy?"
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