Facing the three devils in front of her, Asia Argento was completely at a loss.
"Lord… is this another trial you have given me?"
That was the only thought in her mind.
Since childhood, she had been raised under the Church's teachings.
And those teachings had always told her one thing:
Devils = Evil.
Even after being expelled by the Church, Asia had never hated them.
In her mind, healing devils might truly have been her fault.
Yet even knowing that—
Whenever she saw a wounded devil lying before her, she couldn't stop herself from healing them.
Even if it was wrong.
She would still do it without hesitation.
But now—
She had practically walked straight into a devil base.
Naturally, she felt extremely uneasy.
Subconsciously, she looked toward Qin Xiao.
He had become her last anchor of reassurance.
"Qin Xiao-san… you…"
"I'm not a devil."
"I'm human."
"Then…"
Asia looked at Rias Gremory, Akeno Himejima, and Koneko Toujou, hesitating to speak.
"They're my friends."
"Good friends."
Hearing that, Asia instantly relaxed.
"If they're Qin Xiao-san's friends…"
"Then I feel relieved."
Qin Xiao and the three girls stared at her in disbelief.
This girl trusted people far too easily.
The fact that she had traveled all the way from Europe to Japan without getting into serious trouble was honestly a miracle.
"Miss Asia."
Rias tried again.
"Would you reconsider becoming my servant?"
Asia shook her head.
"I don't want to become a devil."
"If I become a devil, I won't be able to pray to the Lord anymore."
"I won't be able to keep my faith."
"Asia."
"The Church abandoned you."
"Your Lord has already abandoned you."
"Why would you still believe in such a god?"
Asia immediately shook her head.
"No."
"This is a trial given to me by the Lord."
"Lord… please forgive their sins."
The moment she finished praying—
Rias, Akeno, and Koneko all frowned.
"Ow…"
"That hurts…"
"Mm…"
Even a simple blessing from a believer could be painful for devils.
Devils had almost zero resistance to holy power.
Even High-Class devils could be harmed by things like:
Holy water
Holy light
Crosses
Seeing their discomfort, Asia panicked.
"I'm so sorry!"
"I forgot you were devils!"
"It's alright."
Rias waved it off.
"You didn't mean it."
But she couldn't hide the disappointment on her face.
Recruiting Asia had clearly failed—for now.
Qin Xiao sighed.
"Rias, don't you think you're rushing things?"
"What do you mean?"
"You just met her."
"And you immediately asked her to become your servant."
"Unless someone's a perverted man…"
"Who would agree to that?"
Rias froze.
"…You have a point."
She had indeed been too impatient.
But she couldn't help it.
Asia possessed the Sacred Gear Smile of the Virgin.
Anyone would want her.
If she hesitated—
Someone else might recruit her first.
"Anyway," Qin Xiao continued,
"I'll leave Asia's school enrollment to you."
"Enrollment?"
"Yes."
"Someone her age should be going to school."
"Transfer her into Koneko's class."
"That way Koneko can look after her."
Koneko nodded calmly.
"Mm."
Rias sighed.
"Fine."
"I'll handle it."
Asia hesitated.
"Qin Xiao-san… Rias-san… about school…"
"You're at the age where you should be going to school."
"You should make friends."
"Enjoy your youth."
"Not spend every day saying 'Lord this' and 'Lord that.'"
Asia puffed her cheeks angrily.
"Even Qin Xiao-san shouldn't disrespect the Lord like that!"
"That's bad!"
"I don't believe in the Lord."
"Ugh…"
Asia looked like an angry little hamster.
Akeno laughed and pulled her closer.
"Don't mind him, Asia-chan."
"He's just a stubborn man."
"Akeno-san…"
"Call me big sister."
"…Big Sister Akeno."
"Good girl."
Akeno couldn't resist her maternal instincts.
Asia was simply too adorable.
Watching the scene, Qin Xiao smiled.
Honestly, he thought becoming Rias's servant would be a good choice for Asia.
After all:
The Gremory family was a prestigious devil house
Its leader was a Satan's sister
Asia would gain powerful protection
She wouldn't suffer there.
That night, dinner had one extra pair of chopsticks.
After eating their fill:
Rias and Akeno returned home since they had school the next day.
But Koneko stayed behind.
That was Qin Xiao's suggestion.
Asia had just arrived in this strange place.
She needed someone to accompany her.
And no one was more suitable than Koneko.
Night fell.
Darkness covered the land.
Around midnight—
Qin Xiao suddenly opened his eyes.
He had felt something.
A strange premonition.
Something was about to happen.
He quickly got dressed and left the house.
After walking for a while, he arrived at the outskirts of town.
Looking around at the familiar location, his eyes narrowed.
This was the exact place where he had fought Azazel before.
Suddenly—
A voice echoed through the silent night.
"You finally came."
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