Great, Three More Slaves / Now I Can Pass for a Fallen Angel

"All right, we still have business to take care of later."

Lind waved a hand and stretched a little.

According to the information Donaseek had provided.

Their meeting was scheduled for that evening.

There was still some time left.

But it was far too little to get anything done.

Bestowing a blessing was the sort of thing.

That, for both the master and his Familiars.

Was never good to leave unfinished.

Chapter 43: Great, Three More Slaves

Beneath the pitch-black night sky.

A church stood alone on an empty stretch of land.

Under cover of darkness, several figures descended from the sky on black wings, slowly landing by the church windows.

In the moonlight, three graceful figures could just be made out, standing before a group of people.

The woman in the middle was tall, her lustrous black hair reaching her buttocks, her bearing cold and striking.

To her left stood a voluptuous, mature beauty with long blue hair.

The last was a blonde, blue-eyed girl in Gothic clothing, her hair tied in twin tails.

Each had her own charms, like an array of flowers in full bloom.

Yet faced with such beauty, the Lost Exorcists before them kept their eyes lowered, not daring to steal even another glance.

Because they all knew perfectly well.

Just how vicious the hearts beneath those angelic appearances were.

"Lady Raynare, it's almost time. Why hasn't Donaseek shown up yet?"

Kalawarner frowned and asked hesitantly, "Could something have happened to him?"

"Hmph, Donaseek is strong. What could possibly happen to him?"

Mittelt swayed her twin tails and gave a petulant huff. "Something must have held him up. There's no need to worry."

"Besides, I'm sure he'll bring Asia here and present her to Lady Raynare."

"Yes, let's wait a little longer."

Raynare nodded. "With Donaseek's strength, dealing with Asia should be more than easy enough."

Hearing their conversation, the surrounding Lost Exorcists looked as though they wanted to say something, but held back.

They wanted to point out that this was Demon territory.

Was it really wise to be so confident?

Just then, an amused voice rang out.

"No need to wait. Donaseek has already gone to meet your God."

The moment those words fell, the church doors were pushed open.

For an instant.

Everyone was startled.

Almost instinctively, they all turned toward the entrance.

In the falling moonlight, a group consisting of one man and four women came into view.

"Asia is here?" ×3.

At the sight of that figure in a nun's habit, the expressions of Raynare and her two companions darkened.

They had just spoken with such absolute confidence.

They had never expected to be proven wrong so quickly.

More importantly...

As they sensed the auras of Lind and his companions, a cold gleam flashed through their eyes.

"Asia, have you fallen too? Have you actually become a Demon's Familiar?"

"Hahaha! Asia, do you really think these few Demons can keep you safe?"

Raynare, Mittelt, and Kalawarner all sneered.

"Keeping her safe isn't all we're here for."

Lind's lips curled upward. "You dared to hunt down my Familiar. You'll have to pay for that, too."

He glanced at the flickering Devil Contract, and his smile grew even broader.

Great, three more slaves for me.

“You're just a Demon, yet you certainly talk big.”

Kalawarner folded her arms, her gaze icy.

“Demons are always this stupid. They never understand the situation, and actually think they can stand against us angels.”

Mittelt planted her hands on her hips, her expression full of contempt.

“Forget it. There's no point arguing with these stupid Demons.”

A gentle smile curved Raynare's lips, but her words sent a chill through everyone.

“Kill them all except Asia.”

"Yes, my lady."

All the Lost Exorcists immediately shot toward Lind and his companions.

Lind did not move at the sight. He merely said, “Asia, I'll leave these people to you.”

"M-me?"

“That's right. You're a Demon now.”

Lind simply pushed her straight forward.

"Believe in yourself. You're very strong now."

Watching Lind's actions, Shiho Miyano's eyelid twitched reflexively.

Asia looked utterly bewildered and protested in a tearful voice on the verge of breaking, “I don't think I am!”

All she had ever done was save people.

She knew nothing about fighting.

"Perfect! Let's capture her first."

At the sight, several Lost Exorcists' eyes lit up, and dense Light Power began spreading over their bodies.

What do I do?

What should I do?

Asia was completely at a loss, with no idea how to react.

“Asia, don't forget your skill.”

That's right.

Her skill did seem to be usable in combat.

Hum!

Almost instinctively, Asia raised both hands, and brilliant light poured from her palms.

“Curse of the Holy Mother.”

The next moment.

The warm, holy radiance turned into darkness and abruptly spread outward.

Every Lost Exorcist felt an icy chill throughout their body, their cells beginning to scream.

"Aaaah!"

As though being sliced to pieces, they began struggling desperately.

Splurt! Splurt! Splurt!

Blood blossomed, and the screams cut off.

Dozens of Lost Exorcists had all collapsed into pools of blood, every trace of life gone.

"..."

The pupils of Raynare and her two companions contracted, disbelief flashing through their eyes.

What had they just seen?

Had Asia done all of that?

How was that possible?

The Smile of the Holy Mother shouldn't have that kind of power, should it?

Shiho Miyano, Vermouth, and Shiho Miyano exchanged glances, each seeing the astonishment in the others' eyes.

This nun.

Had actually awakened such a dangerous skill?

Appearances really could be deceiving.

Meanwhile.

Asia stared at the fallen Lost Exorcists before her, completely stunned.

She had killed all of these people.

"Don't let it weigh on you too much. If you hadn't killed them, they would have killed you."

Lind reached out, drew Asia's head close, and gave her a comforting pat.

Master's presence felt so warm.

Tears had already begun welling in Asia's eyes, but she gradually calmed down.

Lind stroked her hair, offering her comfort.

He was not some clueless man who knew nothing about caring for others.

He adjusted his approach to suit each Familiar's personality.

At least for Asia, killing really was rather cruel.

But now that she had entered the world of Demons.

She had to go through all of this.

Chapter 44: Now I Can Pass for a Fallen Angel

Watching Lind comfort Asia, Raynare's stunning face took on an icy smile.

"Flirting right in front of us? Aren't you taking us a little too lightly?"

Although Asia's power had exceeded her expectations.

She still believed she had control of the situation.

"Lady Raynare, hurry up and kill them all." ×?

"Very well."

The instant her words fell, pitch-black wings unfurled.

Whoosh! Whoosh!