"Ara ara, and you said it was nothing? Such a big reaction—President, you've been triggered..."
Hearing Rias's words, Akeno Himejima did not mind at all. Covering her mouth, she teased her with a smile.
Although Rias would also hold and comfort them like this, anyone could tell that Rias cared for all of them, her peerage, with the attitude of an adult, a senior, or a guardian.
Just as Rias herself had said, she regarded all her peerage members as family. And as their master, she was naturally the parent of the family.
Taking care of every member of her peerage family was what she should do.
But Rias was not treating this white-haired knight lady that way now.
"Akeno!!"
A faint blush flashed across her face as Rias "fiercely" glared at Akeno Himejima. This woman was not leaving her any dignity at all.
Akeno Himejima felt nothing in response to Rias's glare. It did not look frightening in the slightest; instead, it held a peculiar charm.
Still, Akeno Himejima did not continue joking. She knew where to draw the line. If there had been outsiders present, she would not have said something like that...
"The embrace of a beautiful girl really is more comfortable."
After resting in Rias's arms for a while, Kiana finally sat up properly and took a sip of the tea before her.
"Mhm, Akeno's tea is still so delicious."
Though it could not compare to Rita's skill, it was still exceptionally good.
"If Kiana-chan praises me like that, I'll get embarrassed..." Hearing Kiana's praise, whether it was mere politeness or not, Akeno Himejima was quite happy.
"By the way, Kiana, did you come here for something?"
After chatting for a while, Rias seriously asked the girl.
"Why do I have to have business to come