Tatsuma asked, "Yahweh, do you think it's better to deal with Rizevim to silence him first, or go to Heaven first?"
Yahweh replied after a moment of thought, "It's better to go to Heaven first. The gods are very sensitive to death. If we deal with Rizevim first, it's easy to expose a flaw."
"Then let's set the time for action for three days from now." Tatsuma made the decision.
Three days later, Kuoh Academy will have its final exams. At that time, he will leave a clone to take the exam at school, while his main body goes to Heaven with Yahweh.
As long as there's a simple alibi, Heaven won't suspect him.
Leaving the basement, Tatsuma entered the Time Chamber to begin training and started attending school the next day.
"I've been working at this school for so long, and you're the first student to skip class for over ten days without a reason."
Natsuki activated Space Manipulation and threw a thick stack of papers onto the desk.
"Here. These are the assignments you missed. Remember to make time to complete them before the final exams."
Tatsuma scratched his head. "Natsuki-chan, there's no need to be so serious, right? I'm already financially free now, I'm just going to school for fun."
After taking down MAR, he can no longer be described as just financially free. Including Akatsuki's assets, even some backward small countries might not be as rich as him.
Tatsuma held up a finger and asked, "How about I donate a building to the school, and we discuss canceling the assignments?"
Natsuki sighed, "I knew you wouldn't be in the mood to study properly after coming back this time."
Tatsuma shrugged, "I actually quite like going to school, but assignments are another matter."
"Alright then, I won't give you any assignments." Natsuki thought for a moment and agreed.
In fact, Natsuki's requirements for Tatsuma weren't very high. She had noticed during classes before that Tatsuma learned new knowledge very quickly.
Just a few days after school started, he had finished self-studying all of this year's courses by flipping through books.
After that, Tatsuma was first in all subjects in both monthly and mid-term exams, far ahead of everyone else. As long as his exam scores were fine, having some privileges was acceptable.
Putting the papers on the desk back in order, Natsuki changed the subject and asked, "I heard you cured Yuuma?"
Tatsuma nodded. "Mm, she said she wanted to see Aya, so I gave her a chance."
"So that's how it is."
Natsuki sighed, feeling a bit melancholic.
Tatsuma asked, "What's wrong? Don't you hope Yuuma is cured?"
Natsuki shook her head. "It's not about the cure, I just don't want that child to go to extremes."
As a good friend from high school, Natsuki was the one who personally sent Aya to prison.
After Aya escaped from prison a few days ago, she specifically sent people to investigate Yuuma's background. It was precisely because of this that she knew very well what Aya's betrayal meant to Yuuma.
It was a fundamental denial.
Once Aya is found, the two will definitely clash. At that time, no matter who dies, it is not something Natsuki wants to see.
"Tatsuma, do you still take commissions now?"
Tatsuma said, "Normally I don't, but if the client is Natsuki-chan, that's another matter."
"Do you want me to protect both Aya and Yuuma at the same time?"
Natsuki nodded. "Can you do it?"
Tatsuma shrugged, "Of course I can, this isn't difficult for me."
Natsuki let out a sigh of relief. "Then I'll leave it to you."
She trusted Tatsuma's abilities greatly. Since he had made a guarantee, this matter would most likely end peacefully.
"As for the reward, how about one billion yen plus a copy of the Time energy research data from the Lion King Agency?"
"Not good."
Tatsuma raised his hand and pointed. "Compared to those things, I'm more interested in Natsuki-chan."
Natsuki was stunned. "Me?"
Tatsuma nodded. "I still have some Evil Pieces left. Natsuki-chan, join my Peerage."
"Huh?"
"Can I do something else?"
Tatsuma spread his hands. "Those external things are useless to me. Right now, I'm only interested in Natsuki-chan."
Natsuki sighed, "I have no interest in joining a Devil Peerage."
As the famous Witch of the Void, Natsuki's strength was formidable. In the past, many Devils had extended invitations to Natsuki, but she had refused them all.
Rather than joining a Devil Peerage, Natsuki preferred to be a teacher at Kuoh Academy.
"I don't have many requirements for my Peerage members. Most of the time, you can do whatever you want."
As if seeing through Natsuki's thoughts, Tatsuma's voice sounded at the right time.
"Aside from special circumstances, Natsuki-chan, you only need to occasionally take out one day to fulfill your duties as a Peerage."
"That sounds acceptable."
This time, Natsuki didn't rush to refuse.
Joining a Devil Peerage, the main problem was losing free time and having to work for the master constantly.
Of course, this wasn't absolute. As long as the master didn't restrain them, the reincarnated devils could be free and do what they wanted.
"How about the benefits?"
"They are all top-tier."
Tatsuma took out a stack of paper.
Reincarnated Devils are like company employees.
A bad master is equivalent to a greedy boss, exploiting labor without paying.
A good master, on the other hand, issues a fixed salary every month and provides certain benefits.
Tatsuma was quite generous to his Peerage members. In terms of benefits, they were basically top-tier in the industry, and also included a potential awakening service.
After reading the content of the document, even Natsuki couldn't help but be moved. "You really are willing to spend money."
Tatsuma shrugged, "I picked them up, so I don't feel bad spending them."
Natsuki: "..."
Tatsuma continued, "If Natsuki-chan feels the benefits aren't enough, I can add more for you."
Natsuki shook her head. "This is enough. I'm not particularly short on money."
Tatsuma raised an eyebrow. "So, you agree to join my Peerage?"
Natsuki signed her name. "Yeah, I'll be retiring in a few more years anyway. Think of this as finding a retirement place in advance."
Tatsuma chuckled. "Then you've found the right place. After you retire, you can fly anywhere in the world. If you're lucky, you can even go wander around other worlds with me."
"Then I'll look forward to it. By the way, what was that Peerage job you mentioned earlier?"
"Warming the bed."
Natsuki's hand paused. "Hmm?"
Tatsuma quickly grabbed the signed document, opened the middle page, and pointed to the line of text in the corner. "Look. It's here. I wrote it."
[After joining the Peerage, you need to regularly help the master Tatsuma warm the bed.]
"I was wondering why the text in the document was so small. So this is what you were waiting for."
Natsuki helplessly massaged her forehead. A chain suddenly shot out from the side without warning, striking towards the document.
"Natsuki-chan, what are you doing!"
Tatsuma immediately put away the document and dodged the chain attack sideways.
"You just took office for less than a minute and you're attacking your master? That's not very good, is it?"
"I regret it. I'm not joining your Peerage anymore."
Natsuki mobilized her spiritual power, and dozens of chains shot out from different angles. But in the next second, a massive surge of Time energy emerged, and all the chains were frozen in mid-air.
"Once written, no regrets. Natsuki-chan, you signed your name, so don't even think about running."
Tatsuma took out the remaining five Pawn pieces and came before Natsuki, who was frozen in time.
The pieces merged, and the time stop ended.
When Natsuki regained consciousness, she had already joined Tatsuma's Peerage.
"Hey! Who recruits Peerage members like this!"
"Now you've seen it."
Tatsuma poked her cheek without changing his expression.
Natsuki was somewhat helpless and swatted away Tatsuma's hand. "Let me tell you, don't mess around. Otherwise, I'll really get angry."
"No problem."
Tatsuma nodded understandingly and extended his right hand.
"Then let's start with holding hands."
"I don't want to."
Natsuki reached out and held his hand, then was startled.
"What did you do?"
"I didn't do anything."
Tatsuma activated Satan Bloodline with an innocent expression.
The new ability unlocked by the Satan Bloodline after upgrading to gold was more useful than expected.
Even someone like Natsuki, who was converted through a Evil Piece, was within the suppression range.
"Natsuki-chan, give me a hug."
"Hey! Stop messing around!"
Natsuki subconsciously hugged Tatsuma, then became somewhat annoyed and embarrassed.
Seeing this, Tatsuma let out a light chuckle and released her, no longer teasing.
After all, it was only the first day, so he couldn't be too hasty.