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For the next two days, Tenraku and Ravel stayed with the Phenex family. They didn’t do anything special, just spent time chatting with the Phenex madam.
Occasionally, Tenraku also helped his father, the family lord, with some errands, and dealt with matters related to the repairs and reconstruction of the estate, which were necessary after the attacks by mass produced evil dragons and monsters dropped by the 666 (Trihexa) during the battle a month ago.
Recently, both Tenraku and Ravel’s Oni San, Ruval Phenex, had been busy comforting the people and overseeing the repairs and reconstruction of the estate.
Although the entire Phenex estate was currently in a state of disrepair, and both the father and older brother were busy all day, Tenraku and Ravel didn’t have to worry about such matters.
However, during this time, Riser approached Tenraku again and proposed another battle. Tenraku couldn’t help but smile inwardly. It seemed that Riser, who had lost to him before, was still not satisfied. If he wanted another fight, so be it; Tenraku didn’t refuse.
After some training, Riser’s strength and maturity had improved considerably. He had also found his own companions and his own nobility.
To Tenraku’s surprise, Herbert, the chubby boy who had escaped with him and Gasper from the vampire territory in the past, had become one of Riser’s peers.
Herbert, who used to be arrogant and domineering, seemed to have undergone some changes since they parted ways. Perhaps his experiences in the outside world as a half-blood vampire had not been easy, but now he was completely following Riser like a lackey.
Hmm, he looked almost the same as before, just a chubby boy turned into a fat man. It seemed that he hadn’t gone hungry even in hard times.
The Phenex family also had a special training ground where the duel between Tenraku and Riser took place. Since Tenraku didn’t bring his own peerage this time, Riser suggested that they fight one-on-one like before.
However, Tenraku shook his head and insisted that Riser and his peerage fight together to prevent him from defeating Riser too quickly once he entered the fray.
Riser was infuriated by Tenraku’s arrogance, but since this despicable fellow was so arrogant, he would show him and his peerage what they were made of!
Finally, under the watchful eyes of Ravel, the Phenex madam, and the household servants, the battle between Tenraku and Riser and his peerage began.
As the third son of the Phenex family, Riser had awakened the Phenex bloodline at an early age, and his strength was quite impressive. Especially after his recent training, he had grown significantly.
His peerage members were also formidable, each with strong abilities. Even Herbert, the chubby boy, didn’t act like his usual lackey self during the battle; surprisingly, he was reliable.
In Tenraku’s estimation, Riser and his companions were among the top new generation devils in the underworld. If this guy participated in Rating Games in the future, he should achieve good results.
Of course, in Tenraku’s eyes, compared to other new generation devils, they were still inferior.
While Riser had grown, Tenraku hadn’t stopped improving either. The gap between them not only didn’t get smaller, it got bigger with time.
If he wanted to, Tenraku felt that he could defeat Riser and his peers in an instant. However, after some thought, Tenraku decided not to do so. Riser was a proud person, and if he were a girl, he would be the absolute Tsundere type. After all, he was still Tenraku’s older brother, so it was better to leave him some dignity.
Besides, even if Tenraku didn’t care about Riser, he still had to consider the feelings of their mother.
Therefore, Tenraku didn’t rush to end the battle, but played with Riser and his peers until their stamina and magic power were completely exhausted.
Gasping for breath on the ground, Riser looked at Tenraku with resentful eyes.
In fact, Riser also understood that he could never be Tenraku’s opponent. Even Otou-Sama had admitted that Tenraku was far superior to him. But he was still extremely reluctant to give up without another fight!
Aware of Riser’s thoughts, Tenraku patted Riser’s shoulder and encouraged him to continue to work hard and strive to improve every day. He assured him that he would be waiting for him to defeat him in the future.
Although Tenraku’s words were comforting and encouraging, his victorious expression was quite contemptuous.
Riser’s eyes twitched even more and he gritted his teeth inwardly. ‘Damn you, Kamiya Tenraku, I will defeat you one day!’
Two days later, after spending time at the Phenex estate, Tenraku and Ravel decided it was time to return home. Saying goodbye to Phenex Duke, Phenex Madam, and Riser, Tenraku bade them farewell before activating his Space Leap ability and disappearing with Ravel in a flash.
“My dear, it seems that Tenraku and Ravel are about to do something dangerous. Why didn’t you stop them?” The Phenex Madam looked at her husband a bit annoyed after Tenraku and Ravel had left.
“You didn’t stop them either,” Duke Phenex replied calmly, meeting his wife’s gaze.
Silence fell, enveloping them in its weight for a moment.
“Let us go back. They no longer need our protection or guidance. Whatever they choose to do is their own will and freedom,” Phenex Duke finally said.
“Mm…” The Phenex Madam nodded in agreement, casting a last glance in the direction where Tenraku and Ravel had disappeared before turning back to the castle. Riser, meanwhile, remained in the same place with a confused expression on his face.
‘What dangerous thing were they talking about? Why didn’t they stop them? What was going on?’
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Human World, Kuoh Town
“Ugh, I’m so bored! So bored!!” Kiryuu Aika rolled around on her bed in her room, feeling extremely restless.
Just over a month ago, Kuoh Town had also been attacked by mass-produced evil dragons and monsters, and the entire town was still being repaired and rebuilt. With nothing to do all day, Kiryuu Aika felt like she was going crazy from boredom.
Thump, thump, thump!!!
Suddenly, the sound of someone knocking on her window jolted Kiryuu Aika out of her reverie.
“Who is it? Whoever is knocking on Kiryuu San’s window must be looking for trouble!” She exclaimed boldly as she pushed open the window, only to find Tenraku standing outside with an expression of utter despair.
“Hā… HāHā…” Tenraku gasped, trying to catch his breath.
“Oh, it’s you, Club President-sama! What brings you here?” Kiryuu Aika’s attitude did a complete 180 as she quickly put on a pleasant smile.
“We’re planning to go out and have some fun. Would you like to join us?” Tenraku asked, not bothering to talk to the incorrigible Ero-Mouth Girl.
It was only then that Kiryuu Aika noticed that Murayama, Katase and all the other members of the Kendo Club were present, either sitting or lying on individual orbs of light around their club president.
“Fun? Count me in!” Kiryuu Aika’s eyes lit up with excitement. She had been bored to death, so how could she miss this trip with everyone!
“Well then, come with me,” Tenraku said with a dismissive wave of his hand. In an instant, Kiryuu Aika found herself enveloped in a glowing sphere and whisked out of her room.
Amidst the astonished exclamations of the passers-by on the street, Tenraku spread his golden wings and soared into the sky, carrying the orb containing the girls with him, quickly disappearing into the misty clouds above…
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Having spent the whole day having fun with the girls, Tenraku finally began to send each of them back to their respective homes as evening approached.
“We arrived at your place, Kiryuu,” Tenraku said, looking at the exhausted Kiryuu Aika who was still leaning against him, speechless.
“We’re already home so soon…” Kiryuu Aika mumbled reluctantly as she sluggishly got off of Tenraku.
“Well, it’s getting late, so I should get back as well. You’ve been playing all day, you should get some rest,” Tenraku said after saying goodbye to Kiryuu Aika. He was about to leave when he heard Kiryuu Aika’s voice from behind:
“Club President-sama, are you going to fight powerful enemies again?”
“How did you know?” Tenraku asked and turned around with a slightly furrowed brow.
“Don’t underestimate our female intuition! Murayama and Katase probably noticed as well, but those useless guys are too afraid to ask you,” Kiryuu Aika replied, staring directly at Tenraku.
“You’re right, this time, I’m facing an opponent that even I’m not sure I can defeat,” Tenraku admitted after a moment of silence.
“I see…” Kiryuu Aika bit her lip and looked down, and silence fell between them again.
After a while –
“Club President-sama, even if I can’t help you with anything, but…”
“Never give up!”
Raising her head, Kiryuu Aika said earnestly.
Feeling a warm rush in his heart, Tenraku chuckled slightly and gently stroked her forehead, “Ah, I’ll do my best.”
As the night grew late, just as Tenraku was about to leave –
“Club President-sama.”
“Yes, is there something else?”
“Let’s do it again…?”
Kiryuu Aika hesitated, but Tenraku instantly understood her meaning.
“Kiryuu, don’t you think your words completely ruined the mood we just had?”
“What’s the big deal? If Club President-sama really can’t come back, let’s consider it our final farewell. Let it be my way of cheering you on!”
Kiryuu Aika argued, while Tenraku’s already darkening expression darkened even more.
Final farewell? Cheering me on? Looks like you want me to “cheer you on” instead!
“You’ve been playing all day; you must be tired,” Tenraku kindly reminded her.
“It’s okay, I can still hang on!” Kiryuu Aika immediately put on a spirited look.
Closing his eyes, Tenraku couldn’t help but sigh deeply.
This incorrigible Ero-Mouth Girl!
Since she insisted on a farewell, Tenraku lifted Kiryuu Aika horizontally and carried her into her room, tossing her onto the bed…
To be continued…
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