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After using the enhancement card, I felt a wave of comfortable warmth wash over me, erasing the fatigue from the battle. I immediately checked my status screen.
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Host: Hibari Kyoya
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Physique: Mid-class (Peak)
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Magic Power: Mid-class (Peak)
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Abilities: Three-Type of Haki, Rokushiki, Rumble-Rumble Fruit (Weakness Removed), Flying Thunder God Technique, Azure Dragon (Sealed)
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Inventory: Zanpakuto: Zangetsu
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Seeing that both my physique and magic power had reached the peak of Mid-class level, I felt a surge of satisfaction.
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This meant I could use the Azure Dragon''s power for longer periods and with less strain on my body.
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Just as I was reveling in my power boost, a flash of crimson appeared before me, and Rias was suddenly standing right in front of me, staring intently.
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Remembering Rias''s personality and her current predicament, I felt a slight twitch in the corner of my mouth, and my smile became a bit stiff.
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"Is something the matter, Rias?"
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"Kyoya-kun."
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Rias took a deep breath, her gaze unwavering. Everyone else stopped their chatter and quietly watched us.
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She stared at me for a long moment, then finally spoke, her voice soft yet firm.
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"Even though you rejected me before, and it''s a bit embarrassing to ask again, I have to try once more. Kyoya-kun, will you become my peerage member?"
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I looked at Rias''s expression without changing my own.
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Her face was flushed, but her tone was serious, and her eyes were filled with anticipation.
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Hearing Rias''s invitation, her peerage members all looked at me, their own hopes evident in their eyes.
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From their perspective, it was easy to see why. As a mere human, I possessed incredible power, and if I were to become a Reincarnated Devil under Rias, with my seemingly Limitless potential, there was no telling how strong I might become.
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I was practically a blank slate with monstrous talent.
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However, Tomoe, standing on the other side, felt a pang of complexity.
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''If only he had challenged her sooner, she could have discovered him first and taken him to meet her own master, Sona.''
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With my talent and strength, Sona would have undoubtedly recruited me, and I would have become a member of their family. They could have trained in swordsmanship together and spent time with each other every day.
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But now, it seemed it was too late. Tomoe sighed, a hint of bitterness in her eyes.
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Koneko stared at me, her thoughts unreadable.
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''If pervert-senpai becomes Rias-buchou''s peerage member, then I can be with him all the time without any problems.'' Koneko was naturally quite happy with this thought.
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Akeno seemed calm, as she had already wanted Rias to recruit me. That way, they could always be together, and she could tease her "Boyfriend" to her heart''s content.
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No one wanted me to become Rias''s peerage member more than she did.
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Similarly, Kiba was also quite pleased with the prospect. If I joined their group, he could regularly spar with me to further improve his swordsmanship!
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No matter what, having another strong member was always a good thing.
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Looking at the hopeful expressions of Rias and the others, I remained silent for a long time. They didn''t rush me.
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"I''m really sorry, Rias. I don''t want to be under anyone''s authority. I know you treat your peerage members like family, but I''m quite content being human right now. I haven''t considered becoming a Devil, so please forgive me for having to refuse."
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To be honest, I didn''t want Rias to—
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"I-I see… I understand."
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A flicker of disappointment flashed in Rias''s eyes, and her face fell.
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But she quickly masked her disappointment with a gentle smile. "There''s no need to apologize. I understand your perspective. It would be quite unsettling to suddenly ask you to become my peerage member. So, I''d like you to join the Occult Research Club first."
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"But I will always be waiting for you to change your mind! Because I want to be family with you, Kyoya-kun."
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After speaking her piece, Rias seemed to regain her spirits. She was determined to have me!
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But Rias''s vow-like declaration made the atmosphere even more awkward.
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"Become family with pervert-senpai...?"
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Koneko blinked her large, doll-like eyes, her expression unreadable.
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"This is surprising. Rias, you''re being quite bold, saying you want to be family with Kyoya-kun and all… But I won''t give him up so easily, you know? After all, Kyoya-kun did say he was going to marry me…"
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The red-haired girl was stunned speechless by Akeno''s sudden teasing. Rias stood there, frozen, her face flushed.
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After a moment, she finally reacted to Akeno''s teasing.
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"Wait, that''s not what I meant! Kyoya-kun, don''t misunderstand, that''s really not what I meant..."
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"Hmm? Then what did you mean, Rias-chan?"
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"Y.. you''re impossible, Akeno!! I just meant as regular family!! Don''t twist my words!"
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Faced with Akeno''s relentless teasing, Rias was flustered, her face beet red.
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"What a mess..."
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Koneko and Kiba looked at each other, not understanding how things had turned out this way. They both let out helpless sighs.
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"...."
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Tomoe remained silent. This was their business, and she had no right to interfere.
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But the thought of me refusing Rias''s offer made her feel a little relieved. However, Rias and Akeno''s words made her uneasy...
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''This won''t do! I need to go back and report this to my master. We have to get Hibari-san on our side!''
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Tomoe''s eyes were resolute. She wouldn''t give me up so easily!
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Seeing Tomoe''s expression, Rias and the others could guess what she was thinking. But they had no reason to stop her.
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Instead, they turned their attention to me, their expressions complicated. Their words were caught in their throats, turning into sighs.
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"Hibari-san is really something else..."
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Who would have thought that the formerly unremarkable shut-in would be such a skilled swordsman? And now, he had even caught Rias''s eye...
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Looking at the complicated interactions between the girls, I felt a pang of guilt towards Rias.
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If it were in the past, I would have jumped at the chance to become Rias''s peerage member, especially with her being so proactive.
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But now, it was impossible. I had awakened the System. I had my own plans.
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Becoming a Devil wasn''t the ideal choice. Devils might hold a certain position in this world.
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But in the grand scheme of the Multiverse, they were insignificant. There were countless Bloodlines far more powerful than that of a Devil!
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Just consider the Azure Dragon''s soul power I possessed, or the Angels and Gods of Destruction from the Dragon Ball universe, and the evil gods that would later invade the DxD world!
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Devils wouldn''t even be worthy of shining their shoes.