Asia the nun

The Supernatural Research Club!

It was class time, yet not a single person there showed any intention of leaving.

They were Devils, after all. Attending class was little more than a cover and a way to pass the time.

Everyone sat facing one another, and Akeno Himejima brought each of them a cup of hot tea.

"You're saying Koneko ran into danger yesterday, and it was a Stray Exorcist?"

Rias frowned slightly. "That makes things a little troublesome."

"By the way, what's a Stray Exorcist?"

Utaha Kasumigaoka raised her hand to ask.

Even though she had been cramming plenty of knowledge lately, she had only become a Devil a few days ago.

There were still many gaps in her basic knowledge.

"A Stray Exorcist is someone who loses themselves in slaughter and is then expelled by the Church."

Lin Luo explained, "There are also Stray Devils—Devils who lose control, leave their masters, and do whatever they please."

Utaha Kasumigaoka blurted out, "If this were a novel, people like that wouldn't end well, would they?"

"Exactly. Generally, they get eliminated." Rias nodded.

"But some still survive for various reasons. Stray Exorcists, for example, can become subordinates of Fallen Angels because of their strength and receive protection."

"F-Fallen Angels!"

Utaha Kasumigaoka was a little dazed. She murmured, "Does that mean there might be Fallen Angels lurking in this city?"

What was this? I've only just become a Devil, and now I'm getting dragged into a battle between heavy hitters?

"That's very likely."

Rias's expression turned deadly serious.

"But regardless, this is the Gremory Family's territory. Even Fallen Angels can't do whatever they please here."

"Akeno, I'll leave the investigation to you. Oh, and don't forget to tell Sona to be careful."

"Yes!"

Akeno Himejima nodded respectfully, then turned and left the room.

"You certainly don't waste any time. Is there anything you need me to do?"

Watching Rias like this, Lin Luo smiled faintly.

"Not for now."

"Besides, when did you get so strong?"

A gleam appeared in Rias's beautiful eyes. "Still, thank goodness you killed that Stray Exorcist. Otherwise, Koneko would have been in danger."

Lin Luo tasted the hot tea before him and said mysteriously, "I'm very strong now, you know."

"Oh, did you bring the instructions for making the Devil Summoning Contract I asked you about?"

This world was a mishmash, and many powerful individuals were aware that the Otherworld existed.

That had given some devils the idea of using Devil Contracts to extend their reach into the Otherworld.

Lin Luo had also taken an interest, hoping to increase his Origin Points.

"I did, along with the Grimoires you needed."

Rias nodded.

The next moment!

A Magic Circle appeared, and a pile of books materialized in a small mountain.

"The special Devil Contract you need is in this notebook."

Rias pulled out a plain notebook. "But this technique has already proven unsuccessful. Take a look if you're interested, but don't waste too much energy on it."

Lin Luo smiled gently. "Understood. I know what I'm doing."

He was only planning to give it a try anyway.

If it proved impossible, he would simply have to find another way.

And with this many Grimoires, did Rias empty out the Gremory Family's library?

Lin Luo finished the tea in his cup and continued, "Rias, there's one more thing I'd like to ask of you."

"What is it?"

"This useless Familiar of mine is still only a Low-Class Devil. She has good potential, but her practical combat experience is a complete mess. I'd like you to give her some special training."

"Huh?"

Utaha Kasumigaoka was dumbfounded.

What do you mean, useless? And is it really okay to leave me with your main girl like this?

Despite the furious complaints running through her mind, Utaha Kasumigaoka maintained a calm exterior.

Whatever happened, she couldn't let herself look beaten.

"No problem. I'll have Koneko help her learn about combat first."

After Koneko received her instructions, Utaha Kasumigaoka dragged Lin Luo out into the hallway.

"Why bring me out here alone?"

Lin Luo gave Rias a slightly puzzled look.

"You... Your very first Familiar is a beautiful girl, and you're so attentive to her. I'm getting a little jealous."

Rias twirled a strand of crimson hair, smiling.

Understanding dawned on Lin Luo. He took a few steps forward, drew her into his arms, and lowered his head slightly.

A moment later!

Only then did the two slowly part.

Rias's eyes were hazy, her chest rising and falling sharply.

Lin Luo smiled. "Satisfied now?"

Rias smoothed her disheveled hair and gave a coy huff. "I'll let you off."

"Will you? Want to keep going?"

Rias was tempted, but she still shook her head. "Forget it. We have work to do."

If they kept going, she would lose all composure.

She hadn't forgotten Utaha Kasumigaoka and Koneko, who were still in the room.

Seeing that, Lin Luo didn't push her. He took Rias's hand and returned to the clubroom.

Immediately, they felt two unreadable gazes settle on them.

Needless to say, those gazes belonged to Koneko Toujou and Utaha Kasumigaoka.

"Koneko, where did you leave off?"

Rias blushed slightly, but quickly regained her composure. "Never mind. The best way to learn combat is through practice. Let's train outside."

The two immediately stood and followed Rias out.

Lin Luo didn't join them. Instead, he sat down in a chair and started reading the notebook first.

[Origin +10]

Lin Luo turned the pages slowly, thinking as he read. A sharp gleam flashed through his eyes from time to time.

"So that's it. No wonder this technique failed."

After closing the notebook, Lin Luo murmured to himself.

This technique was essentially an enhanced version of the Devil Summoning Contract.

But crossing between worlds involved two enormous problems.

First, how to locate the Otherworld.

Second, how to keep the Devil Contract intact as it traveled through the gaps between worlds.

"It looks like there might be some room to work with after all."

Lin Luo rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

The first problem was actually a matter of probability. Cast a wide enough net, and he might have a shot.

The second problem was the repulsion and pressure within the gaps between worlds. Even Devil King-class magical power couldn't withstand them.

But his Origin Magic Power might be able to.

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Chapter 9: Nun Asia

The sun sank toward the horizon.

The evening glow painted the road in a dazzling array of colors.

"Isn't fighting a little too exhausting?"

Utaha Kasumigaoka rubbed her aching shoulders, feeling as though her body had been filled with lead.

Koneko was so petite and adorable. She hadn't expected her to be so brutal in combat.

Was that only to be expected from a more experienced Devil?

"This is only the beginning."

Lin Luo said, "And perk up. We still have something else to do."

Utaha Kasumigaoka asked curiously, "What else?"

"Find a Nun."

"Just as I thought, my Devil master. Are you already planning to make a move on a Nun?"

"That's not it."

Lin Luo explained, "She should have some connection to those Fallen Angels."

If he remembered correctly, that was indeed the case.

But with the world in its current state, he wasn't entirely sure.

"Uh..."

Utaha Kasumigaoka blinked and pointed to the side.

"Is that the girl you mean?"

"Hm?"

Lin Luo followed her gaze, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Standing there was a girl dressed in a Nun's habit, with long, dazzling golden hair.

At that moment, the girl was staring at a burger shop, swallowing repeatedly.

This girl might be surprisingly easy to read.

As Utaha Kasumigaoka watched the girl, a glint flashed through her eyes.

Realizing that Lin Luo bore the girl no hostility, she chose to help him out, already settling into her role as his Familiar.

Utaha Kasumigaoka quickly stepped forward and offered, "Excuse me, is there anything you need help with?"

"Huh?" The girl—

Seeing this, Lin Luo nodded in satisfaction.

Good!

Utaha Kasumigaoka was already a competent Familiar.