After a while, the room door opened.
Kuroka walked out of the room with Koneko, seemingly having had a good talk, and the misunderstanding between them had been resolved.
Koneko came to Abel's side and said seriously, "Thank you, senpai."
Looking at the serious Koneko, Abel's lips curved upwards and he ruffled her hair, making her face flush red.
Abel remembered that in the novel, Koneko had a Shirone Mode that would make her body grow, so the matter of learning new skills from Kuroka also had to begin.
"Alright, it's good that your knot is untied. From now on, you can be together every day. Your sister is also my Peerage." Abel said.
Koneko's eyes lit up, and she turned to look at her sister. "Sister, is that true?"
Koneko smiled. "Hehe, of course, nya. We won't be separated anymore."
"That's great!"
Having received a positive answer, Koneko was very happy. She and her sister would never be separated again.
Abel continued, "Kuroka is very strong. You can learn how to use Senjutsu from her, so you can help Rias better in the future."
"Understood."
Koneko's eyes lit up, and she nodded in response, then excitedly looked at Kuroka. "Sister, please guide me more in the future."
"Hehe, then get ready for special training."
...
High School of the Dead World, Busujima Dojo.
The stronghold, which originally only had five people, now had a few more. Saeko had conquered them by force. They lived on the outskirts and didn't dare to make a sound. After all, those who opposed had gone to the underworld.
"Saeko-senpai, who… who is that boy?"
"Mmm, can you tell us?"
Rei and Saya looked at Saeko, their eyes full of curiosity.
Saeko was currently thinking about whether to tell them. Although they might join in the future, everything was currently centered around Abel. It was better to let him tell them personally later.
Seeing that Saeko was unwilling to speak, the two were a little disappointed, but then they turned their gaze to Shizuka.
She should know.
The two moved closer, then repeated the question they had asked Saeko.
Upon hearing the inquiry about Abel's identity, Shizuka put her hands on her hips and chuckled. "Hehehe. Master is a devil who can turn people into devils."
The two were a little disbelieving of her words.
"How can there be devils in this world?"
Under their disbelief, Shizuka showed her wings.
The two were speechless.
Since zombies, flying slashes, and magic had appeared, it wasn't unacceptable for them to be devils.
If Saeko and Shizuka could become devils, could they also become a devil?
As soon as this thought emerged, it was like a seed planted in their hearts.
"Shizuka, let's go."
"Coming."
Hearing Saeko call her, Shizuka scurried over.
Arriving at the dojo's open space, Saeko injected demonic power, and under the shocked gazes of Saya and Rei, a teleportation array lit up.
Saeko instructed, "Rei, Saya, I'll leave this place to you tonight, and please take good care of Alice. We'll be back tomorrow morning."
"Oh, understood, Saeko-senpai."
With that, the two disappeared.
As Saeko and Shizuka left, Rei and Saya exchanged glances.
Next time, they would definitely give themselves away.
—
Abel's home.
All of Abel's Peerage were present, except for Erica and Liliana who were in Northern Europe, and Athena who had gone to Rome.
Rias and Sona had gone to handle some matters with their Peerage.
"Phew... I don't want to teach anymore." Hiratsuka Shizuka lay on the table, saying in frustration.
Because of teaching, she had actually missed so many things.
What a loss!
"Alright, Shizuka, just hold on for this semester, you'll be free soon."
"Mmm, that's right."
"Go, Shizuka."
...
Everyone comforted her.
Suddenly, Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to remember something and looked at Abel. Then she got up, came to his side, and put her arm around his shoulder, wanting to say something, but feeling too shy to speak.
Smelling the faint scent of alcohol on her, Abel spoke, "Just say what you want to say."
"Cough cough, that… the student we saved last time... she seems to be able to see now, and her mental state is not good at all."
Listening to her words, Abel also remembered that there was still Yukino. When you witness the other side of the world, the world will bring you a different visual feast. It seemed that Yukino could now see, just like Miko back then.
Abel said, "Don't worry, it won't be long before she comes to see you. When that happens, just call me."
"Understood."
Suddenly, a light appeared on the ground.
Abel looked sideways, it seemed Saeko and Marikawa Shizuka had arrived.
"Master!"
As the light dissipated, a figure rushed towards Abel. But before she could get close, she was controlled in mid-air by Miko's magic.
"Eh!?"
Marikawa Shizuka was puffing her cheeks, controlled in mid-air.
As everyone saw her, they silently looked down at their own chests.
What did you eat to grow so big?
"Miko, let her down." Abel said with a smile.
Miko dispelled the magic, and Marikawa Shizuka landed on the ground, returning to her previous state, and hugged Abel.
Saeko then walked out, smiling slightly at Abel. Then she informed him of the situation in her world.
"Master, everything is well, and those newly joined people have also settled down."
"You've worked hard, sit."
Saeko nodded and sat down beside Abel.
Seeing that everyone was present, Abel spoke, "These two are Busujima Saeko and Marikawa Shizuka from the Zombie World."
Everyone cast curious glances, scrutinizing these two newcomers.
Erica, far away in Northern Europe, did not yet know that two powerful opponents had arrived at home.
"Hello."
"Hello, everyone."
The two greeted everyone.
"Hello, I'm Kanae, and this is my younger sister Shinobu, and Kanao."
"Hello, I'm Hiratsuka Shizuka."
"My name is Yotsuya Miko."
"I am Kanroji Mitsuri, and she is Yurikawa Hana. Everyone, let's eat desserts together when you have time. My sakura mochi is very delicious."