"Phew!"
The black-haired, currently-enrolled high school girl sitting on the sofa let out a weak sigh.
The magic book in her hand fell limply to the floor. Her legs, now free of their black stockings, shimmered like jade under the light.
In front of her, Ayato held his black tea, watching her with amusement.
"You know, don't push yourself too hard when learning magic for the first time. You've exhausted your magic power now, haven't you?"
Even as he said this, he sincerely admired Utaha's magical talent.
In just a few hours, she had achieved the basics of magic and qualified as a decent Low-Class Devil.
"How was I supposed to know? You could have warned me." Utaha rolled her eyes and weakly propped herself up. "So, my perverted master, while your servant is in this state, all you can do is stare at my legs? Can't you think of something?"
"Since you put it that way, I'll replenish your magic for you."
"Replenish? You mean restore magic power?"
Utaha's eyes lit up: "If you have a method like that, use it already."
"You said it."
Utaha, only wanting to restore her magic power, was initially full of anticipation, but then she noticed Ayato's crimson eyes getting closer and closer.
'H-Hey?'
'Did replenishing require getting this close?'
Just as she was about to voice her question...
Her lips were sealed.
Utaha's beautiful eyes widened.
'This was replenishing magic?'
...
The room was silent!
Only magic power flowing and transferring between their bodies.
"Perverted Master, were you planning this all along?"
Utaha's feet curled unconsciously, her face flushed with embarrassment.
"I'm the one restoring your magic power here. It's hard work, you know."
Ayato looked wronged.
"..."
Utaha stared at Ayato in disbelief, her small fists clenching slightly.
'So, what, I'm the one taking advantage of you?'
'How infuriating!'
Ayato took out his phone and said, "Be more careful next time and don't overuse your magic power. I've sent you the information. Arrange a transfer to my school."
Utaha took a deep breath and asked suspiciously, "Devils... go to school?"
"Of course. Didn't you see the uniform I'm wearing?"
"Sorry, I thought it was just one of the perverted master's peculiar hobbies."
"Oh, and keep that flyer. If there's any danger, summon me right away."
After thinking for a moment, Ayato decided to give some further instructions, explaining some basic common knowledge.
Although Utaha had extraordinary talent and had become a Low-Class Devil...
She was still a true novice in the mystical world, so he had to be somewhat attentive.
"Okay, I'll keep that in mind."
Hearing the serious matter, Utaha stopped her sarcasm and listened carefully. Finally, she said:
"I'll transfer there as soon as possible."
"Good."
Ayato nodded.
The next instant, the light of a magic circle appeared beneath his feet.
This was Teleportation Magic. Although it was a common magic among Devils, once the teleportation array was set, it allowed one to traverse space at great speed.
Despite being common, it was quite difficult.
Ayato had put in a lot of effort to learn this magic back then.
Whoosh!
With a flash of light, Ayato's figure reappeared in his own home.
He lived alone in an apartment building.
He had no neighbors, because he owned the entire building.
Although it was already late at night...
Ayato didn't sleep. Instead, he took out more magic books.
Rias had given him a large stockpile; he couldn't waste time.
Being a Devil meant going a few days without sleep was harmless.
...
In the blink of an eye...
Several days passed.
At this moment,
Inside the apartment room...
Ayato leaned back on the sofa, his eyes slightly closed.
From the outside, it looked like he was dozing...
But inside his body, earth-shattering changes had occurred.
His already surging magic power was growing almost constantly, like rising, turbulent waves.
After an unknown amount of time, Ayato exhaled a breath of stale air and summoned the virtual panel.
[Mori Ayato]
[Class: Origin Magician]
[Magic: Origin Lightning Magic LV10 (+)]
[Origin: 10 points]
'The consumption for upgrading this Origin Magic is getting higher and higher.'
Looking at the text, Ayato murmured to himself.
During this period, he hadn't left his room for a single step.
As for school matters, he just needed to inform Rias, and she would handle it properly.
Other than a few phone calls from Utaha reporting on her transfer progress, no one had disturbed him.
Through his dedicated study these past few days, he had finally finished reading all the accumulated magic books, gaining a large number of Origin points, all of which he had poured into Origin Magic.
Compared to the previous ordinary magic, upgrading Origin Magic was becoming increasingly terrifying.
He had spent all his Origin points just to reach level 10.
However, his strength had also undergone a transformation.
Even Ayato himself didn't know exactly what level he was at now.
If measured by magical power standards, he should have just stepped into the level of Ultimate-Class Devil.
But if he used Origin Magic, it was hard to say what level his combat power would be.
'I wonder if I can match those monsters among the Ultimate-Class Devils now.'
Beyond High-Class Devil, the gap in power often varied greatly.
Even instant kills between beings of the same rank weren't impossible.
After all, so-called magical power was just one standard for measuring strength.
Sacred Gears, and even Longinus, could boost combat power to terrifying levels.
'But as expected of Origin Magic. Every time it levels up, it remodels my body.'
Clenching his fist slightly, a smile curved at the corner of Ayato's lips.
Before this, he was a proper magical artillery platform.
But now, he had developed in all aspects.
Not only his physique but also his perception had become extraordinary.
"Hmm?"
Ayato's expression sharpened, and he walked towards the window.
Just now, he had sensed the presence of Holy Power.
This was Kuoh Town, the territory of Devils. Someone capable of wielding Holy Power wouldn't easily come near here.
Without hesitation, Ayato heightened his perception.
A moment later, Ayato's eyes turned cold: "He sure is looking a good way to die."
A terrifying killing intent erupted, vibrating the surrounding air.
One of Rias's servants was being chased.
The next instant,
Golden lightning flickered all over Ayato's body, and he transformed into a golden light, disappearing into the distant sky.