The so-called spellbook (please boost the stats!)

Lin Luo wore a strange expression.

So solemn?

He really wasn't used to this.

Utaha Kasumigaoka raised her head and said firmly, "I want to drink it, because I want to get stronger."

"All right!"

Lin Luo began moving one hand to his trousers.

W-w-w-what... what was he going to do?

Asia covered her face with both hands, but secretly peeked through her fingers.

Their positions looked so intimate.

Asia's face flushed as she recalled the books she had secretly read.

"No, O great Lord, please forgive these filthy thou—ow, ow, ow!"

Utaha Kasumigaoka's eyes widened, and she said in mortified indignation, "You perverted master! Don't make such awful jokes!"

"Oh, I misunderstood."

Lin Luo smiled faintly and pressed the jade flask into her hands. "But I was serious just now."

"Ha... ha..."

The corner of Utaha Kasumigaoka's mouth twitched.

Damn it!

Give me back my resolve!

She took deep breaths to steady her emotions.

Calm down. I need to calm down!

It's not like I didn't know Master had always been a pervert.

Besides, he's doing this for my sake.

But would doing that really feel good for a woman?

Wait, what kind of nonsense am I thinking about?

Watching Utaha Kasumigaoka's shifting expressions, Lin Luo blinked.

What was this woman thinking about now?

He was rather curious.

A moment later, Utaha Kasumigaoka's expression became resolute once more.

Holding the jade flask, she asked earnestly, "I just drink it, right?"

"That's right!"

Glug, glug, glug, glug!

Without hesitation, Utaha Kasumigaoka drained it in one go.

Lin Luo watched her, a smile touching his lips.

The Essence of the Fire God was indeed dangerous.

But there was no way he would let a member of his peerage risk her life without making any preparations.

He hadn't explained that because this was a test for Utaha Kasumigaoka.

Although she had become a Devil!

She had started out as an ordinary person and had always lacked that thing called resolve.

But now!

She had the will to grow stronger.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

At that moment, Utaha Kasumigaoka's skin turned fiery red, and her heartbeat boomed like thunder.

Her delicate body trembled violently, as though magma were flowing through her veins.

The temperature in the room soared, and the surrounding air began to distort.

Chapter 27: The so-called Grimoire (please boost the stats!)

Her aura was growing stronger!

Lin Luo's eyes lit up as he watched Utaha Kasumigaoka.

From the looks of it, she was highly compatible with the Essence of the Fire God.

He probably wouldn't need the measures he had prepared.

"My power..."

By then, Utaha Kasumigaoka's transformation had stopped. She looked down and saw a crimson mark flickering in and out of sight.

Aside from that!

Her Magic Power hadn't changed.

But another, stronger power was surging within her.

This was the power of the Essence of the Fire God.

"Congratulations. You survived."

Lin Luo's gaze shifted downward. "And that's a great spot for the mark."

"I just escaped death, Master. Can't you comfort me a little?"

"Then come to my room tonight!"

"In your dreams, you perverted master."

Lin Luo stopped teasing Utaha Kasumigaoka and turned to Asia, taking out a golden pendant. "Here, this is your gift."

This was an Imperial Arms made from another defense-oriented Super Danger Beast, making it a perfect fit for Asia.

"I love this gift!"

Asia's face shone with joy, and stars seemed to sparkle in her eyes.

"I'm glad you like it!"

Lin Luo patted her head. "Try it and see whether you're compatible."

"If not, I'll get you another one."

"Okay!"

Asia nodded and followed the method Lin Luo had taught her.

Before long!

A faint golden glow enveloped her holy Nun's habit.

"Good. Looks like it worked."

Seeing this, Lin Luo nodded in satisfaction.

"..."

Watching from a distance, Utaha Kasumigaoka unconsciously clenched her delicate fists.

That was it?

Why was my Imperial Arms so dangerous?

"All right, you two get used to your Imperial Arms. I need to step out for a bit."

Lin Luo waved, and the glow of a Magic Circle appeared beneath his feet.

The next instant!

He vanished from the room.

Inside a castle-like villa!

The light of a Magic Circle flashed and faded.

Lin Luo appeared there.

"You're back, Lin Luo!"

Dressed in a yukata and drying her long crimson hair, Rias spoke with delighted surprise.

"Yeah!"

Lin Luo pulled Rias into his arms. "I have enough peerage members now. How's the Rating Game coming along?"

Rias rested against Lin Luo's shoulder and nuzzled him. "Things went surprisingly smoothly. The game is set for three days from now."

She sniffed, taking in Lin Luo's scent. Her lovely face flushed slightly, but she met his eyes and said:

"But no matter what, you're the only one who can be my fiancé."

Gazing at Rias, Lin Luo's eyes deepened. "Then isn't it time you fulfilled your duties as my fiancée?"

"Hmm?"

Rias's eyes grew hazy as she looked straight into Lin Luo's, without shying away in the slightest.

She had actually been waiting for this day for a long time.

Feeling that burning heat, Lin Luo lowered his head as well.

Over the past while, the Grimoire was what Lin Luo spent the most time with.

He had developed his own unique understanding of the Grimoire.

But now, Lin Luo felt that none could compare to the one before him.

A brand-new Grimoire had to be opened with great care, and reading it was exceptionally draining.

Moreover, Lin Luo discovered that this Grimoire could be read not only forward, but backward as well.

Even flipping it over revealed entirely new things to learn.

Not to mention, this Grimoire stood up remarkably well to repeated reading, constantly offering new knowledge.

This made Lin Luo devote his utmost concentration to studying it even more earnestly.

Before he knew it.

The night had grown late.

Outside the door!

Akeno Himejima stood with a tray of black tea, her face scarlet.

What a coincidence—she had stumbled upon Lin Luo and the president studying a Grimoire together.

After a moment's hesitation, she pressed her ear to the door.

She, too, yearned for new knowledge.

Time slowly passed!

Two crimson blushes appeared on Akeno Himejima's cheeks.

Her toes curled involuntarily, and her body trembled slightly.

Who knew how much time had passed!

Only then did Akeno Himejima let out a breath and leave with her usual expression.

"Akeno!"