As soon as these words were uttered, the scene plunged into a deathly silence.
Sweat trickled down Amakasu Touma's forehead and along his cheeks.
As a member of the History Compilation Committee, he naturally knew who the 'old man' Ena referred to was. That was the Heretic God, Susanoo.
Ena, hearing this, revealed a smile. "If it is the King's command, I shall face him with a blade."
She also wanted to test the level of the so-called Heretic God.
Although she had received traditional Miko training since childhood, the wildness inside her had not diminished in the slightest.
Amakasu Touma's back was a little damp at this moment.
Are these words truly something he should be hearing?
"I must say, your answer satisfies me greatly."
Hearing Abel's words, Ena's face showed joy.
"However, I still need to remind you. I am different from other Kings. My essence is that of a devil, so those who follow me must abandon their human identity and become devils. Are you truly ready?"
Ena's eyes were firm, and she responded without hesitation, "Even if I have to become a devil, I am willing to follow the King. My human identity is far less important to me than being by the King's side."
Abel's lips curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. "Very good. Since you have such resolve, from today onwards, you are my property, my subject, and my Retainer."
"Thank you for the King's permission."
After speaking, Ena bowed her head again.
Mariya Yuri looked at Ena, her face showing congratulations, which then turned into disappointment.
Even Ena was accepted, was she still not good enough?
Just as she fell into disappointment, Abel's voice sounded.
"Mariya Yuri, are you willing to become my possession?"
Hearing Abel's words, Mariya Yuri's heart trembled slightly.
Had she finally been accepted by the King?
Mariya Yuri came to Ena's side and knelt before Abel. "My King, I am willing."
"Very good." Abel nodded in satisfaction.
"From now on, you are all my retainers."
Erica and Liliana smiled as they looked at Mariya Yuri.
The King finally accepted her.
Amakasu Touma watched this scene and offered his heartfelt blessings to Mariya Yuri.
Perhaps, this outcome wasn't so bad after all.
Since the mission was complete, it was time to take his leave.
"My King, I shall take my leave now."
"You may go." Abel waved his hand.
With Amakasu Touma's departure, the room gradually became lively.
Salvatore Doni offered his congratulations, "Hahaha, my dear friend, it is truly you. You've gained two more excellent subjects."
Unlike Salvatore Doni's enthusiasm, Luo Hao was exceptionally calm. "Mm, a good Miko."
"Thank you for the compliments, both Kings. Ena still needs to work harder."
"Me too."
Since they were already subjects, the next step was the reincarnation ritual.
"Doni."
"What's wrong, my dear friend?"
"I need you to step out for a moment."
"Huh?"
Before Salvatore Doni could react, Abel used teleportation magic to send him to the middle of the ocean. Of course, there was also a small boat and a threaded rod.
Looking at the vanished Salvatore Doni, Luo Hao looked at Abel.
How many more things did he have yet to reveal?
However...
"Do I need to leave?"
"If you wish to watch, then watch. It wouldn't be appropriate if Doni were present."
With that, Abel then looked at Ena and Mariya Yuri. "Next is the reincarnation ritual. Are you two ready?"
The Devil Reincarnation Disk appeared, and at the same time, a Bishop piece appeared in his hand.
Neither of them hesitated. "We are ready."
"Then Yuri, take off your clothes."
Mariya Yuri was slightly stunned at the words, then instantly flushed, her face turning red. Ena beside her was also momentarily taken aback.
As for Luo Hao...
She raised an eyebrow with interest, seemingly finding the scene quite amusing.
She was curious about the transformation that would follow.
Ena quickly reacted.
Would she also have to do this later? With so many people... it wouldn't be very good.
Yuri didn't hesitate at all. Her Miko attire slid straight to the ground.
Abel raised an eyebrow.
Yuri's figure was unexpectedly quite good.
Yuri walked towards Abel, then sat on his lap. "My King, come."
It was truly tempting, but as a high-level player, he still had this much self-control. But who taught her this?
The next moment, a cold sensation spread across her chest.
Yuri closed her eyes, not daring to open them, and under the gaze of Ena and Luo Hao, a piece slowly merged into her body.
Is this the reincarnation ritual? It's quite unique.
As the piece fully merged, Yuri couldn't help but let out a soft "ooh."
Immediately after, a surge of power coursed through her body. A feeling of pleasure permeated her entire being.
Soon, a pair of wings grew from her back, along with a tail.
[Peerage Pack +1]
"Congratulations, Yuri."
Erica and Liliana offered their blessings to Mariya Yuri.
Abel looked at Ena and said, "Then it's your turn next."
"Yes, My King." Ena nodded, then took off her top.
She came before Abel. "Come, My King."
Looking at Ena like this, Abel, who had just generated devil's blood, raised an eyebrow. "Thank you for the hospitality. You really didn't need to take off your clothes."
Ena's face flushed slightly, but she still insisted, "It adds to the sense of ritual."
Abel smiled faintly, then said, "Swallow it."
Just as Ena was about to swallow it—
Clang, clang, clang...
Ama no Murakumo no Tsurugi, which Ena had wrapped in a cloth bag and placed on the ground, began to tremble.
It wanted to stop her. She cannot be allowed to become a Devil. After all, only humans could wield it, and only humans were worthy of being possessed and occupied by it.
Waves of powerful energy erupted, and the cloth bag shattered.
"Imp..."
"Impudent!"
Erica, who was about to step forward, didn't finish her sentence before a figure moved faster than her.
Luo Hao, whose clothes were a bit damp, stomped her foot on the hilt of the sword.
In an instant.
Two forces collided, creating a powerful shockwave.
Abel raised an eyebrow.
He raised his hand, and the gale that was about to sweep through the room was compressed around Luo Hao.
Where Luo Hao had been sitting, there was a broken teacup and a puddle of tea on the ground. It was clear that the Heavenly Cloud Sword had just spilled tea on Luo Hao.
Ama no Murakumo no Tsurugi was being trampled under Luo Hao's feet.
"You made me all wet with tea! If I don't beat you into scrap metal, I'm not a King!"
Abel and the others looked at this scene, unsure how to comment.
Ama no Murakumo no Tsurugi, which had originally intended to resist, lay still on the ground.
After a while, Luo Hao sat on another sofa.
"Please get me another cup of tea."
"Yes."
Liliana replied, then served Luo Hao a fresh cup of tea.
Is this the difference between a King and a Priestess?
Ena's eyes widened.
She could suppress Ama no Murakumo no Tsurugi with just her physical body!?
While Ena was distracted, Abel said, "Snap out of it. It's time to continue the reincarnation. Swallow it."
"Yes, My King."
Ena took a deep breath and swallowed the blood.
A powerful force surged within her body, somewhat intoxicating her. After a while, wings and a tail grew out.
[Peerage Pack +1]
Ena clenched her hands.
Is this the power of a Devil? It's truly unique.
After feeling the power within her body, Ena put on her clothes.
At this moment, Erica leaned on Abel's shoulder, a hint of slyness flashing in her eyes. "My King, did you forget something?"
"Oh. What is it?"
"Of course, it's to give them Protection."
"Really? Or is it you who wants the Protection."
Abel's rhetorical question made Erica's cheeks flush slightly. She leaned into Abel's ear and whispered, "Both."
She sat on Abel's lap from behind the sofa. "Let me set an example."
Ena, who was about to ask what Protection was, saw Erica passionately kiss her King.
Her eyes widened, and Luo Hao also had a slight blush on her face. For the two inexperienced women, the scene was extremely stimulating.
Ena was an 18-year-old girl in the throes of spring.
But Luo Hao was a solid two hundred years old, and she had never been in love. After all, after becoming a King, no one dared to do such a thing in front of her and no one dared to confess.
What does love feel like?
At this moment, the infamous Luo Hao vaguely wanted to experience love.
"So... who's next?"
Ena's face turned crimson, and she hesitated for a moment before standing up.
But Yuri was faster. She walked quickly to Abel and took a deep breath. Then she closed her eyes and leaned towards Abel.
Abel pinched her chin and kissed her. Yuri's heart raced and a peculiar power surged into her body. At the same time, a vast amount of magical knowledge appeared in her mind.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Yuri felt dizzy. She didn't know if it was because the kiss was too long, or because of the overwhelming knowledge in her head.
"It's your turn, my dear Knight." Abel said to Ena.
Ena walked unsteadily towards Abel.
"It seems I still need to take the initiative." Abel chuckled.
Helifted her chin and pressed his lips against hers.
Is this... is this what kissing feels like?
Having her first kiss taken like this felt pretty good.
Ena felt a warmth spread through her body, as if an electric current was running through her.
A vast power and magical knowledge surged into her mind. She felt a slight throbbing in her head, but more than that, it was an indescribably wonderful sensation.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Ena opened her eyes, her gaze hazy, as if she was immersed in a beautiful dream. Her body trembled slightly, and her heartbeat was clearly audible.
"How does it feel?" Abel asked with a smile.
Ena said, "Very... very wonderful."
(End of Chapter)
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