When Leo and Sirzechs returned to the Kuoh Academy and re-entered the old school building, Yuuto Kiba and Ruruko Nimura, who had been seriously injured but had not yet woken up, had actually recovered.
Yuuto Kiba originally had a broken hand, but now that hand has returned to its original position intact, looking as if he was not injured at all, which surprised everyone who had seen his miserable state before.
"Is this the effect of Tears of the Phoenix? It's really incredible!"
Leo was amazed by it, and even had the idea of buying some Tears of the Phoenix.
Items with such a strong healing effect are basically equivalent to a second life. If you can get some, you won't have to worry about anyone getting into trouble even if you are attacked again in the future.
Unfortunately, Tears of the Phoenix is a controlled substance. Even Heir from the Pure-blood Devil family like Leo cannot easily obtain it. Otherwise, Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori would not have had to declare to Underworld in order to get two bottles of Tears of the Phoenix to save their lives.
Both of them are the next Clan Head of the Pure-blood Devil family, and Gremory Clan and Sitri Clan are not in the same position as Eligos Clan In such a desolate state, these two families are now prosperous. There are people in the family who are serving as devil kings. Their backgrounds are frightening. In the end, they had to go through formal procedures to apply for two bottles of Tears of the Phoenix to save their lives. This shows how difficult it is to get this thing.
"I can only wait until I participate in Rating Game later and find a way to get some."
Leo temporarily suppressed his thoughts.
When you can participate in Rating Game, Tears of the Phoenix will be allowed to be used as a competitive prop, and you may be able to find a way to get some by then.
As for now, Leo can only watch.
After Yuuto Kiba and Ruruko Nimura recovered from their injuries, Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori became visibly more relaxed and no longer worried.
After a day's rest, the rest of the people either fully recovered or were able to move around freely, no longer needing to lie in bed to recuperate.
At this moment, under the call of Leo, Rias Gremory, and Sona Shitori, everyone gathered in Occult Research Club to meet the current demon king Sirzechs·Lucifer.
"He is the Demon King Lucifer?"
Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Sirzechs, who had a gentle face, and seemed a little unsure.
"It doesn't look like it."
Utaha Kasumigaoka also muttered quietly.
"----I thought the Demon King would be more terrifying."
"Yeah, he doesn't look like the legendary Demon King at all. He looks more like the big brother next door."
Asuna Yuuki and Mahiru Shiina also expressed their feelings respectively.
In this regard, Leo can only say----
"That's because you were lucky and didn't see that one going crazy." Leo knocked on the foreheads of all the family members, reminding them not to be too rude, and said, "If you are lucky enough to see that person in the future, then you will know what the strongest demon king is."
Although Leo said so, the girls still looked at each other in confusion, obviously unable to empathize with him, and they were also blinded by Sirzechs's gentle face.
On the other hand, everyone at Gremory Peerage and Sitri Peerage looked nervous and upright, which showed that they still seemed a little reserved in front of the Demon King.
"I feel relieved to see that you are okay."
Sirzechs and Grayfia Lucifuge were sitting behind the desk, like the owners here, with a relaxed smile on their faces.
"I have heard about your heroic performance from your master. It was really hard for you yesterday."
The Demon King's condolences made all the family members feel a little frightened.
"No, we didn't do anything."
"Yes, we have already tried our best just to resist the enemy's attack, but in the end we still need our masters to save us. We have failed to achieve even an inch of success."
"Not to mention meritorious service, we even held back three adults."
"It doesn't help at all and makes the owners worry. It's really inappropriate."
"That's right."
Everyone was saying this to each other, and the more they talked, the more depressed they became.
Especially the four people Koneko Toujou, Tsubasa Yura, Reya Kusaka and Momo Hanakai. Some of them lowered their heads with sad expressions, and some clenched their fists with unwilling expressions on their faces.
In their opinion, they were the most useless in yesterday's incident.
Although both Yuuto Kiba and Ruruko Nimura were seriously injured, Yuuto Kiba ended up like that because he was trying to protect his companions. Ruruko Nimura also fought bravely until he fell. Only they, who were protected by Utaha Kasumigaoka and Mahiru Shiina the whole time, finally saved the day.
If Utaha Kasumigaoka hadn't been protecting Koneko Toujou and Tsubasa Yura with a barrier, they would have fallen to Stray Mage's concentrated fire attack.
If Mahiru Shiina hadn't used the power of Holy Cross to clear the way, Reya Kusaka and Momo Hanakai would have already suffered from hatred in the trap in the first room. How could they have rushed to the third room?
Even Tomoe Meguri felt that if Asuna Yuuki had not been present and provided him with the holy sword as a weapon, he would have fallen in the first room.
Forget it, as a result, they, the dependents, not only failed to overcome many difficulties, reach the master's side, and contribute to the master, but also needed the master to save themselves from danger. This is the most unbearable thing.
"----We are too weak."
Koneko Toujou used such a whisper to express the unwillingness in everyone's hearts, making everyone lower their heads in shame.
Seeing them like this, Yukino Yukinoshita and others also fell into silence.
Their performance was quite satisfactory, but according to Gremory Peerage and Sitri Peerage, didn't they also fail to help their masters and need their masters to save them?
Especially Yukino Yukinoshita, she was dying at the time. If Leo hadn't successfully killed Leif·Trix, obtained the ownership of Different Dimension, opened the passage as the new master, and found her lying there, she might have died for the second time in her life.
Thinking of this, the four girls gradually felt a sense of despair in their hearts.
Seeing Yukino Yukinoshita and others like this, Leo opened his mouth, but said nothing in the end.
The same goes for Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori, neither of them spoke.
Because they know that someone will say what they want to say for them.
"Keep your heads up, everyone."
Sirzechs's gentle voice reached everyone's ears, causing everyone to follow the instructions unconsciously.
"I'm glad that you can consider this for your master. I feel very happy to see you like this."
Sirzechs looked at the eyes of everyone present as if they were looking at some dazzling treasure, and the joy on their faces was visible to the naked eye.
"But please remember that the relationship between the king and his family is never one-way, but mutual."
"Although many people believe that servants should dedicate everything to their masters, this view cannot be said to be wrong in the world of Devil. However, while servants dedicate everything to their masters, the master also has the responsibility to guide and protect the servants."
"In my opinion, this is the master-servant relationship that can truly reach its end. Whether it is the master or the servant, if it cannot be a two-way journey and only one party contributes unilaterally, the relationship will be deformed."
Sirzechs's eyes swept over everyone one by one, carrying encouragement and strength.
"What matters is not what you did, but why you did it."
"As long as you remember this, you will definitely be able to get what you want in the future and become a servant that will make your master proud."
"Do you understand?"
After hearing this, everyone seemed to be injected with courage and energy, and the low mood in their hearts was instantly swept away.
""""Yes! Master Lucifer!""""
Only then did everyone respond in unison, no longer showing the previous dejection.
Leo, Rias Gremory, and Sona Shitori looked at each other and laughed.
"I actually always think that they are servants who can make me proud, right?"
Leo made the four people Yukino Yukinoshita feel better with one sentence, and even Asuna Yuuki and Mahiru Shiina couldn't help but smile.
"Although I am still immature, I am the same in this regard, so---- let's work hard together."
Sona Shitori is used to a strict attitude, being strict with others and being strict with himself, but that stern look makes Sitri Peerage feel very relieved.
"As long as you're okay, I'll be satisfied."
Rias Gremory hugged Akeno Himejima and Koneko Toujou, and his voice was gentler than ever, making Yuuto Kiba laugh embarrassedly.
Sirzechs looked at this scene with a happy face, and even Grayfia Lucifuge standing behind him couldn't help but relax, making the atmosphere at the scene extremely warm.
"Although the current situation is unclear and new disputes are brewing, putting the hard-won short-term peace in jeopardy, seeing you, I feel that Devil will still have a future."
Sirzechs said this with a sigh.
"Before you grow up, we will try our best to protect you from wind and rain. We hope that you can work hard with each other and become the new pillars supporting Devil."
After leaving these words, Sirzechs stood up.
"It's getting late, it's time for me to set off back to Underworld." Sirzechs said with a smile, "I will always pay attention to you and look forward to your future performance."
In the loud response of everyone, Sirzechs walked into the magic square with Grayfia Lucifuge and disappeared in the blooming red light.
Everyone watched the Demon King leave until the Magic Square fell into complete silence.
"----Now, I believe he is the devil.
Utaha Kasumigaoka was still muttering softly, but Yukino Yukinoshita and others nodded.
""""Yes!""""
Leo smiled silently without saying a word----