Rei Ao told Anya about Kanna's true identity for one simple purpose:
He wanted Kanna and Shin to befriend Anya.
Most ordinary kids probably wouldn't catch their interest, but Anya was special—more mature than your typical childish grade-schooler—so she seemed like a good choice of companion.
Having listened to his reasoning, both Kobayashi and Michiru agreed.
"Kanna will do her best to make friends."
Kanna's round, cherubic face looked serious yet adorable.
"Alright, alright. Guess I'll have to stick around kids playing house. Boooooring!"
Though Shin acted dismissive, the small smile tugging at her lips betrayed her cheerful mood.
Kobayashi and Michiru exchanged a knowing look and smiled, feeling like parents watching their children grow.
…
Meanwhile, in the Champione World…
The news that a seventh Demon King had been born—authenticated by the ever-boisterous King of Swords Doni—swept across the land, causing an unprecedented uproar.
However, nobody knew who this new Demon King was, nor what his temperament, abilities, or Authorities might be.
But Doni wasn't stupid. After learning of Rei Ao's terrifying power from Athena, he withheld any details about Rei Ao.
Otherwise, he might well have ended up like those two Heretic Gods who got reduced to icy fragments at Rei Ao's hands.
Nevertheless, the unknown factor didn't stop various magic associations from stirring into action. Particularly frantic was the "Bronze Black Cross," longtime rival to "Copper Black Cross," which Erica represented.
Since Erica had recently sworn allegiance to the new Demon King on behalf of the Copper Black Cross, the Bronze Black Cross found itself both alarmed and dismayed.
"What do we do now? They beat us to it!"
The Bronze Black Cross had initially intended to swear fealty to a different Demon King—Marquis Sasha Dejanstahl Voban—the oldest extant Godslayer, the one who possessed the most Authorities at present and even regarded "killing gods" as a sort of entertainment.
But they still hadn't been able to locate him and formally pledge their loyalty. Meanwhile, the Copper Black Cross had already gotten ahead of them. That stuck in their craw.
"Quick—notify Liliana so that she completes her pledge to a Demon King as soon as possible!"
…
"Erica…so she's managed to accomplish that?"
A girl with a single ponytail and blue eyes frowned at the report in her hand.
Her name was Liliana Kranjcar, known as the "Fairy Knight," the eldest daughter of the prestigious Kranjcar family in the magic world, as well as a member of the Bronze Black Cross.
Like Erica, she had been designated to swear fealty to a Demon King on behalf of her faction and had a rival-like friendship with Erica.
Seeing how Erica had already gained a foothold with the new Demon King, Liliana's mood dimmed. She still hadn't succeeded in her mission—after all, Voban was a cruel and ruthless Demon King, and even Liliana herself had no idea if she could fulfill her quest.
After a moment of silent gloom, Liliana forced herself to refocus.
"No matter what, I'll carry out my duty!"
…
Rei Ao, meanwhile, knew nothing of the turmoil his actions had caused in the Godslayer World, and he didn't particularly care.
After dropping Kobayashi and Michiru off at their homes—and exchanging goodbyes under Michiru's hesitant gaze—the "Master of Time Management" blinked back to Eriri's house.
The living-room lights were off; the only illumination came from Sayuri's bedroom. Feeling it in his bones, he opened her door and went in, greeted at once by the faint scent of a freshly showered body.
Under the soft, warm orange lamp, an enchanting sight unfolded before his eyes. On a neatly made, spacious bed, Sayuri lay dressed in sheer, filmy silk. Aware that he'd come in, she glanced over her Shinlder with a flirtatious look.
"Rei Ao-kun?"
She spoke in a voice barely above a whisper—either from shyness or excitement.
"Yeah, it's me."
Rei Ao walked over to the bed, sitting on the edge as he took in the sight of her in that special outfit—clearly chosen just for him.
"That outfit suits you well. Is it new?"
"Mm."
Sayuri nodded bashfully.
"I read online that men might like this sort of thing…"
Even admitting that made her blush.
"Well, I do like it."
Rei Ao chuckled, then lifted Sayuri's smooth chin.
"Take it easy tonight, Sayuri."
"Mhm…"
…
"Mmm… mmm… ehehe… Rei Ao-kun… ehehe… love you…"
Eriri was sleeping soundly, a sweet dream dripping in honey. She wanted nothing more than to melt herself entirely into the person she loved.
The intense session earlier replayed in her dream over and over again, each iteration more potent. But there's a point at which even sweet dreams can be overwhelming.
Suddenly, Eriri felt a chill. With a start, she jerked awake, blinking in confusion for a second before looking down.
"…"
Silence.
Heat flooded her cheeks, fierce shame tangled with panic. Realizing the dream had been just that—a dream—and yet somehow it had caused her to "lose something," Eriri leapt up and dashed off to the bathroom.
She spent a good while tidying up, and after changing clothes, she splashed water on her face in front of the mirror.
"Eriri, what are you doing?! You have the real thing now—why are you getting so worked up from just a dream…?"
She felt too mortified to say more, even to herself. Ever since she'd been "opened up," her body's reactions were no longer wholly under her control.
Once she calmed down enough, Eriri took stock of her situation. She was back at her own home, most likely carried here by Rei Ao while she was unconscious.
Sticking her head out of the bathroom, she saw that the house was unnervingly silent, with the lights off in the living room—a bit creepy.
"Where's Mom?"
Feeling uneasy, she was about to call out when she noticed Sayuri's bedroom door was open and emitting light.
"So Mom's home after all."
Sighing, she gingerly made her way over, still a bit shaky. Just as she reached the door, preparing to push it open, it swung open on its own—and a strong arm reached out and grabbed her hand.
"!!!"
In Eriri's shocked gaze, she was yanked inside with brute force.
Bang!
The door slammed shut.
The bedroom just swallowed her up!
"Yaaah!!!"
A scream rang out soon after from within.
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