Asia: I want to become a devil

"Pay a little more attention to Rias over the next few days."

With that, she walked straight off without waiting for Lin Luo to answer.

"What did she mean?"

Utaha Kasumigaoka was a little taken aback, but she noticed the thoughtful look on Lin Luo's face.

More importantly, there was no concealing the chill in his eyes.

It was exactly the same as when he had killed those people last night.

Who had gone and provoked her master this time?

The Occult Research Club!

"H-hello, everyone. I'm Asia Argento. It's a pleasure to meet you all."

Asia bowed to Rias and the other two girls before her.

As they looked at the rather nervous girl, all three wore peculiar expressions.

The nun's habit Asia wore was simply too conspicuous to a devil.

"Material! This is all material!"

Beside them, Utaha Kasumigaoka's eyes shone.

A nun in devil territory—one idea after another had already sprung into her mind.

"Hello there. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Ultimately, Rias broke the silence. Her gentle eyes turned toward her childhood friend. "Would you care to explain what's going on?"

"Well, here's what happened..."

Lin Luo held nothing back, explaining everything from beginning to end.

Women were emotional creatures.

Once she learned what Asia had been through, Rias's gaze softened.

"Even so, having a nun attend school here is still rather bold."

Rias spoke slowly. "Of course, if she became your Familiar, there wouldn't be a problem."

Knowing Asia possessed a Sacred Gear, she intended to give her a helping hand.

"Th-that..."

Asia was at a loss.

Become a devil... become Lin Luo's Familiar... that...

"No, I mustn't even think about it. Lord, please forgive my blasphemous thoughts."

Asia shook her head repeatedly and began praying silently.

For a moment!

Everyone present except Lin Luo frowned slightly.

They were Devils, after all.

Though a prayer like this could do them no harm, it still made them quite uncomfortable.

After all, that God was their greatest enemy.

"Ah..."

Asia immediately realized her mistake and said apologetically:

"I'm sorry. I forgot you were all Devils."

"..." Rias and the others were speechless.

"All right, Rias is just teasing you."

At that moment, Lin Luo spoke softly.

Asia had immense potential and was an excellent candidate to become his Familiar. He would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted.

But he couldn't rush things.

"You talk too much!"

Rias rolled her eyes prettily. "All right, I'll take care of the enrollment paperwork."

"Really?"

Delight spread across Asia's face, and she bowed deeply once more. "Thank you so very much."

"Now that that's settled, it's time to get down to business."

Koneko Toujou stood up and began dragging Utaha Kasumigaoka outside.

"Ah!"

Utaha Kasumigaoka cast a pleading look at Lin Luo.

We only just got here!

Do we have to train already?

Lin Luo turned a blind eye.

As his Familiar, he would not allow any of them to be mere ornaments.

"Rias, let's talk about your situation."

Recalling Sona Sitri's earlier warning, Lin Luo said gravely, "Is that bird from the Phoenix family causing trouble again?"

"Sona told you, didn't she?"

Rias sighed, but then smiled. "Don't worry. I will never accept that damned marriage."

"Give me a little more time. I'll definitely break off the engagement."

Although she was smiling, her gaze was deeper and more resolute than ever.

It was as though she would succeed or die trying.

Just as I thought!

Killing intent roiled in Lin Luo's eyes.

Although he now existed in this world, the engagement between those two pure-blooded Devil noble families still remained.

Even before his memories awakened, the reason he had trained so hard was to help Rias break off her engagement.

"What... is going on?"

Sensing the change in atmosphere, Asia was utterly bewildered.

"Asia, come with me."

Akeno Himejima let out a quiet sigh and led Asia out of the room, leaving the two of them alone.

Chapter 12: Asia: I Want to Become a Devil

The Occult Research Club!

Looking at Rias, Lin Luo broke the silence first. "Let's hold a Rating Game and break off this engagement."

"But I'm not ready yet. His Familiars are really strong."

"No, I mean a Rating Game between him and me."

"W-what?!"

Rias froze in surprise, then hurriedly said, "Lin Luo, don't be rash. He's nothing like those Fallen Angels from yesterday."

"Besides, you only have one Familiar right now."

"Don't worry. I'm confident I can win!"

Lin Luo smiled faintly.

Rias hesitated, then gritted her teeth. "Then fight me first."

She didn't want Lin Luo to get hurt. She only wanted him to calm down.

After all, as far as she knew, Lin Luo had only recently become a High-Class Devil.

And the magic he had learned was only average in power.

"All right. We'll do it your way!"

Lin Luo nodded.

A few minutes later!

In the clearing behind the Occult Research Club.

The area was vast and deserted.

It had always served as a training ground for Rias's Familiars.

Now!

Utaha Kasumigaoka and Koneko Toujou had stopped training and stood alongside Akeno Himejima and Asia.

They watched the center of the clearing, each with a different look in her eyes.

"Lin Luo, give it everything you've got. Let me see how strong you are."

Rias spread her Devil Wings and rose into the air, magic surging around her like waves.

This is for Lin Luo's own good!

With that thought, she decided to go all out.

She could control her strength.

But if he actually participated in a Rating Game, he could be in danger.

"Come at me!"

Standing on the ground, Lin Luo smiled calmly.

"All right, be careful!"

Rias gave a sharp cry and thrust out both hands.

The next instant!

A dazzling Magic Circle appeared in the sky.

"This aura... is President Rias getting serious?"

Akeno Himejima's eyelid twitched.

She knew that Rias's Magic Power possessed the power to destroy everything.

Even among Devils, it was one of the most terrifying kinds of Magic Power.

Boom!

The next instant.

A massive pillar of magical light descended from the Magic Circle in the sky.

"Lin Luo..."

Although she had shifted her aim slightly, Rias was still worried.

This was the only way to keep Lin Luo from acting rashly.

But!

At that moment, a pale blue Magic Circle appeared before her eyes.

She saw a vast torrent of blue lightning shoot out of the Magic Circle and soar straight into the heavens.

That bolt of lightning seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth.