The next morning.
After waking up, Rod habitually took out his phone and started scrolling through videos.
Only then did he notice that all the videos related to the explosion in Kuoh Town's city center had completely disappeared.
Even the ones he had watched last night were gone from his browsing history.
In their place, the local feed was filled with abstract short videos and everyday clips of locals strolling through the city center.
There was even a maid girl Rod found familiar, livestreaming a dance performance right in Kuoh Town's central plaza.
"Isn't that girl Rias's familiar?"
Rod recalled that she was the one who had handed him the devil recruitment flyer back then.
He couldn't help but sigh at the efficiency of the Underworld.
Kuoh Town had been severely damaged last night, yet it had been fully restored in just a single night.
Rod could only marvel at how creatively the Underworld used magic.
Not only could they casually create alternate spaces identical to reality, but they could also repair buildings with magic.
He remembered that in the original story, Rias used Underworld technology to remodel the protagonist's house.
From the outside, it still looked like an ordinary two-story building, but the interior space had become comparable to a castle.
After thinking about that, Rod suddenly felt something in his arms move slightly.
Probably because of the light from his phone, Lavinia slowly opened her eyes in his embrace.
The loose shirt she had been wearing on her upper body was gone, revealing fair skin that almost glowed under the sunlight slipping through the curtain.
Between the twin peaks of her chest, the skin along the valley still carried faint reddish marks that had not yet faded.
Her long, straight golden hair spread beneath her like a soft blanket, smooth and shimmering.
Her clear, transparent blue eyes lifted slightly. The moment they met Rod's gaze, she shyly lowered them again, her limbs fidgeting nervously.
"...Yesterday was my first time. It feels a little embarrassing."
Although Lavinia could sometimes seem a bit absent-minded, even she couldn't remain as calm as usual after what Rod had done to her last night.
"It's fine. After it happens enough times, you'll get used to it."
Rod chuckled as he gently pinched the tip of her nose.
Although Lavinia hadn't resisted last night, because her period hadn't ended yet, that level of intimacy had already been the limit.
"When your period is over, I'll teach you some other things."
Lavinia didn't respond.
But sometimes silence was the clearest answer.
......
Lavinia left the room alone.
She still needed to clean herself up in the bathroom.
A tempting aroma drifted from the living room.
The three Fallen Angels were as diligent as ever. They had woken up early and prepared food suited to Rod and the others' tastes.
Kuroka had transformed into a cat and was lazily sunbathing on the windowsill.
Asia sat nearby, staring blankly out the window.
"Mr. Rod, you're awake?"
Hearing movement behind her, the little nun happily turned around to greet him.
Kuroka glanced up briefly, gave a large yawn, and lazily settled back down.
"What are you looking at, Asia?"
Rod asked as he sat down on the sofa beside her.
"Nothing much. I was just watching those people outside. They all wear the same clothes every day. Where are they going? Miss Akeno and Koneko wear the same clothes too."
Asia asked curiously.
"It should be about time for school."
"School?"
"Yes. Boys and girls their age all go to school to study."
"So that's school…"
Asia murmured softly.
But her eyes remained fixed on the people outside.
A trace of longing and quiet envy appeared on her delicate face.
Rod suddenly remembered that Asia had grown up entirely within the Church and had never attended school.
"If Asia wants to go to school, I can arrange it."
"Huh? Really? N-no… it's okay. I shouldn't trouble you, Mr. Rod. I'm already very happy living like this."
Asia looked surprised at first, but then she shook her head obediently.
Being taken in by Rod already made her deeply grateful. She didn't dare ask for anything more.
"It's no trouble. If you want to try school, then give it a try. If you can't adapt, you can always withdraw later."
Hearing that, Asia looked tempted.
"Then… will Mr. Rod go with me too?"
"I've had more than enough school in my life, so I'll pass."
Rod had transmigrated here from his twenties and returned to a younger body.
Making him repeat high school again would be worse than challenging a Demon King.
"You seem to get along well with Koneko. I'll have her accompany you. As for enrollment, we'll have Rias handle it."
Rod had no hesitation asking them for help.
After everything he had done for them, if they couldn't even handle such a small matter, then he had simply misjudged them.
Rod quickly called Akeno Himejima and explained the situation.
She agreed immediately.
"Mr. Rod, Koneko and I might not be able to attend training for the next few days. I believe you already know the reason."
Akeno's voice sounded apologetic.
"Understood."
"That's good. Also, after things settle down, Rias may want to invite you to dinner. Would you have time?"
"Yes."
Rod had no reason to refuse a dinner invitation.
After hanging up the phone, Rod told Asia the good news.
"Thank you!"
The girl's face lit up with joy, and her gratitude toward Rod deepened even further.
At the same time, she began wondering if there was any way she could repay him.
But whenever she thought about Lavinia, Asia felt a little discouraged.
The problem of physical development due to age was a real issue.
She hadn't cared about it before.
But after living with Rod for so long, she couldn't help thinking about it.
Still, Asia quickly regained her composure.
She wasn't jealous of Lavinia.
She simply didn't know how she could repay someone who treated her as kindly as Rod did.
Besides, she soon found herself looking forward to her upcoming school life.
Not long afterward, Lavinia finished bathing and came downstairs wearing a new dress.
The golden-haired girl wore a light blue one-piece dress.
When Asia saw her, her slender limbs and fair skin immediately caught her eye.
The simple dress design highlighted the girl's charm perfectly.
Combined with her well-proportioned figure, it added even more feminine allure.
Even Asia, as another girl, had to admit that Lavinia was incredibly beautiful.
Like a princess who had stepped out of a painting.
Kuroka, still in cat form, lifted her head to look at Lavinia.
Her pink nose twitched slightly.
It seemed she could smell a faint trace of hormones in the air.
That scent caused a subtle change in Kuroka's body.
Almost unconsciously, she turned her gaze toward Rod.
Her eyes slowly grew strange, and burning with heat.
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