In the Toujou household, a magical portal suddenly opened in Lucia’s room before she walked out of it with a weary expression.

‘I should work on some anti-teleportation wards later.’

She thought idly but was too tired to really place much thought on it now. Grayfia and Serafall were pleasant women to discuss, but this didn’t mean that it wasn’t tiring even more so since it seemed that the Old Maou faction was on the moves.

The ruling system of the devils was a little hard to understand now but in the past, it was way easier. The original four Maou were the devils' absolute rulers, with Lucifer at the helm.

Thankfully, those four succumbed during the Great War that opposed the three factions, composed of Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils.

This fall created a vacuum of power and people rose swiftly to fill it.

On one side there was Sirzech and the other three current Maou supported by Zekram Bael called the new Maou faction. 

That faction wanted peace above everything and also wanted to change the way of the devils. Meanwhile, the Old Maou faction, composed of the descendants of the True Lucifer and the others still had many supporters who did not wish to change their ways.

When two sides with different ideals oppose each other, there would be only one result.

War.

About 600 to 500 years ago, the fire of the civil war burned through the devil world, erasing most of the 72 nobles' families in its wake and decreasing the already low number of Devils. Thankfully the new faction won. But the price was hefty.

If Ajuka Astaroth now known as Ajuka Beelzebub didn’t create the system of the Evil Pieces, the situation would be dire.

Still, no victory was perfect and the Old Maou faction still remained, bidding their time.

As the daughter of Asmodeus, Lucia and her mother were also once a member of the old faction alongside Grayfia Lucifiuge. But she had never adhered to their way and was more than happy when her mother married Zeoticus Gremory. Later, Grayfia fell in love with Sirzech and also left the Old Maou faction.

It was funny how the Gremory family managed to snatch high-ranked members of the old faction thanks to their ability of seduction.

Still, as a direct descendant of Asmodeus, Lucia was still sometimes solicited by them. Some of them even tried to seduce her away. Thought that she was easy just because she was a succubus.

‘Truly ridiculous.’

She was about to go to bed and rest when she realized that she still needed to take care of Basara who should be home for quite some time now.

‘How shameful. To think I nearly failed my duty.’

Thankfully she already made the food so they should have eaten.

At least this was what she thought until she walked down and saw that the food was still on the table.

“Oh. Lucia, you are here.”

“Basara-sama…?”

Basara understood the unsaid part of her question, “I already told you that we should always eat together if possible.”

“No, I mean…Your attire…”

For once Lucia was the one who was completely speechless. After all, standing in front of the stove was Basara clad in nothing but a pair of boxers and an apron.

“Ah, this…”

Basara grinned before giving a shrug, “I liked it when Asia did it last time and I thought I would also give you some fanservice.”

He was clearly a little embarrassed about his attire but Lucia had to admit that he was right.

Basara was a handsome young man and thanks to his regular training he also had a body to die for. The fact that it was filled with scares, the proof of his struggles made him look even hotter in her opinion.

She gulped while feeling her lower part grow slightly moist. 

Her reaction didn’t escape Basara and since a flustered Lucia was a rare sight, he enjoyed it tremendously and was also sure now that his decision wasn’t a mistake.

Then again, the fact that Asia had fled from the kitchen with a nose bleed and a red face should have been a proof enough.

“Hahaha~! Take place. I already warmed up some of the food and I am preparing a tea for you.”

“But…”

“Shush.” Basara waved her down, “You always take care of me in everything. Let me do the job at least this evening.”

Lucia was now an inseparable part of his life and he wanted her to be happy. Words alone were never enough and it was necessary to show appreciation and thankfulness through action sometimes.

Lucia wanted to protest, but Asia came and took her hand before pulling her toward a chair, “Lucia-san, please. Basara just wants to take care of you and it’s the same for me. Let us pamper you a little, okay? You always do so much.”

Lucia finally relented at the innocent plea, “It’s true that I am a little tired.”

“Perfect!” Asia clapped her hand, “Just sit and let us do the work.”

Like this, the three of them passed a pleasant night as they discussed, joked around, and shared anecdotes of their respective life.

Basara wanted to know more about them and them to know more about him. He wanted to strengthen their relationship, not only through sex or anything of the like but also simply through little gestures like this.

“By the way, Asia, I spoke with Sona and she accepted. Everything should be ready soon.”

“Hah, really thank you.”

Don’t thank me, thanks, Sona.

“I will, once I meet her.”

Asia was pretty enthusiastic. This would be the first time for her to join a school. She already imagined how it would feel like to take lessons in a sanctuary of knowledge with young teenagers the same age as her.

‘Truly meeting Basara was a true blessing sent by God.’

She prayed inwardly and thanked God for everything. A few days ago she would have never been able to imagine such a simple happiness.

Eating with her friend and lover. Chatting happily and joking around. Go to school with people her age. All those beautiful things and she couldn’t help but wonder if she was truly worthy of this happiness.

A small voice in her head told her that she wasn’t. The picture of the corpse disfigured by Freed flashed in her mind, pointing his finger at her and calling a murderer unworthy of happiness.

All she could do was squash those voices and push them deep down in her heart. She knew that she would never forget the events of that night. She didn’t think she would feel at ease standing close to any man aside from Basara after what Freed nearly did to her and more than anything, the guilt in her heart because of those deaths would never vanish.

Even so, she refused to show any sign of the uneasiness in her heart. She did not wish to make Basara nor Lucia worry. Those issues were for her to deal with and she would do so.

“By the way, Lucia, about the fight against Rias and the others. I think we should do so during this week. The sooner we end this the better.”

“Heh…” Lucia placed her hand against her mouth, “I did not think that you were so impatient to enslave your cousin. How kinky, I must say.”

Basara laughed embarrassedly, “I wasn’t interested in her problem at first, to be honest. But now that I know our relationship…I cannot turn a blind eye to it anymore.”

Rias went from being a pure stranger to being family. He also had a liking for the members of her peerage and as such, he did not wish to see them in difficulty.

Of course, Basara had no intention of working for Rias. Since she wanted to deal with the problem alone, he would give her all the means necessary for her to succeed. 

“By the way…Do you know what kind of food Koneko likes?”

He wanted to cheer up the little white cat and from what he had seen of her, there was nothing better than food in her case.

(AN: Calm moment with his peerage. I think he really needs those since sex would never be enough for all of them to become close.)

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