Why did mana replenishment turn out like this?

Lind warned her, "Never show your enemies mercy."

"The organization hasn't been destroyed yet. If word gets out, the people around you could get dragged into this."

Shiho Miyano froze for a moment, then a glint of determination flashed in her eyes.

Right. I still have my sister.

Without further hesitation, Shiho Miyano threw the bullets in her hand.

Even though she had thrown them,

the bullets traveled faster than before.

Squish! Squish!

Blood splattered.

The men in black collapsed helplessly before they could even scream.

"How does it feel to kill someone for the first time?"

Shiho Miyano fell silent for a moment, then shook her head. "Not great."

"You used to be human. That's normal."

Lind patted her shoulder. "But don't worry. Keep killing, and you'll get used to it."

"I'll leave the people inside the research institute to you, too."

Shiho Miyano: "...悦/怡-?Erlin'er?Ersanlingb??Er..."

"Haha, relax. I'm just teasing you."

"Mr. Lind," Shiho Miyano said gloomily, "could you stop making jokes like that?"

"Hmm?"

Lind blinked and smiled. "Shouldn't you be calling me something else now?"

Shiho Miyano paused, then her pretty face flushed slightly. "M-Master," she murmured.

Why did calling him that feel so embarrassing?

Lind smacked his lips.

Hmm.

Being called Master for the first time felt pretty good.

Then!

Lind casually waved a hand toward the research institute.

Hum.

A Magic Circle appeared on the ground.

The next moment,

towering flames surged into the sky.

"All right, that takes care of everything. Come home with me."

Shiho Miyano: "???"

"Don't get the wrong idea. I'm just fulfilling my duty to look after my Familiar."

"You're a Demon now," Lind explained. "You don't seriously think angels and exorcists don't exist, do you?"

Although Shiho Miyano was already infinitely close to becoming a Middle-Class Demon,

she couldn't even perform the simplest magic control. He really couldn't leave her on her own without worrying.

"A-All right."

Shiho Miyano hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

After all, Lind had a point.

Besides, the research institute was gone, and she didn't want to stay at a hotel.

After all, if she did,

the Black Organization might very well discover her whereabouts.

Although she was no longer afraid of the organization,

she had to make sure her sister was safe first.

"But you can't do anything lewd."

"All I can promise is that I'll try."

Lind spread his hands.

"..."

The corner of Shiho Miyano's mouth twitched.

I'm doomed.

Was it too late to change my mind?

Had I just walked straight into a tiger's den?

A little over ten minutes later.

Outside a villa.

Lind checked the address, then looked at the villa.

"Master, is this really your home?"

Shiho Miyano gave Lind a suspicious look.

She was genuinely afraid that the moment they went inside, her master would kill the original owner and take over the place.

Then unilaterally declare,

"This is Demon territory now."

"What nonsense are you imagining?"

Lind unlocked the door with his key. "This really is my home."

"It's just that I only recently arrived in the human world, so this is my first time here, too."

Hearing that, Shiho Miyano breathed a sigh of relief.

Slaughtering innocent people indiscriminately—

she really couldn't do that.

They entered the villa, which was fully equipped with all kinds of appliances.

"Nice. There are even ingredients in the fridge, and they're fresh."

Opening the refrigerator door, Lind felt warmth well up in his heart.

There was no need to ask. This was all Fia's doing.

He took a few ingredients out of the fridge, only to find Shiho Miyano staring at him in surprise.

"What? Is there something on my face?"

"No, I'm just a little surprised."

Shiho Miyano shook her head. "You're a Demon, but you can actually cook?"

Lind carried the ingredients into the kitchen to wash them and answered without looking back, "Being able to feed yourself is a basic skill for Demons, too, you know?"

In both his previous life and this one,

Lind knew how to cook.

In this life, he had learned to cook for Fia.

In his previous life, it had been to save money.

Come to think of it, though,

he really was craving some Eastern cuisine.

Shiho Miyano sat on the sofa, took out her phone, and called Akemi Miyano.

"Shiho, calling at this hour—did you miss your big sister?"

A warm voice came through the phone.

"Akemi... um..."

On the other end, hearing her voice, Akemi Miyano set aside what she was doing and frowned slightly.

"Shiho, why are you hesitating? Did something happen?"

Shiho Miyano fell silent for a moment, then said, "I don't know how to explain over the phone. Could you come to Kuoh Town?"

"All right. I'll head over right away."

"Okay. Be careful on your way."

Chapter 6: Why did mana replenishment turn out like this?

The call ended.

A series of beeps sounded.

Shiho Miyano sighed helplessly.

It wasn't that she didn't want to tell her. She simply didn't know how.

Blurting out the truth

would only make her sister worry even more.

After all!

What had happened today had completely upended her understanding of the world.

Even she

still found it all rather unreal.

She didn't know how much time had passed before delicious aromas drifted over.

"Come on. Dinner's ready."

Shiho Miyano entered the dining room, looked at the table full of dishes, and blurted out, "Master, you really can cook?"

Mapo tofu, braised pork ribs, sweet-and-sour spinach...

Had her master gone to the East to study cooking?

"It's been a long time since I last cooked. Give it a try."

Taking the chopsticks from Lind, Shiho Miyano picked up a pork rib and took a small bite.

Her eyes lit up.

"Is it good?"

"Yes! It's absolutely delicious."

"Good. Now pay for your meals."

"Huh?"

Shiho Miyano's eyes widened. She pointed at herself. "You're actually asking me for money?"

"Isn't it only natural for a Familiar to support her master?" Lind declared with righteous conviction.

"Ha-ha."

Shiho Miyano's lips twitched, but she obediently took out her little wallet anyway.

There was nothing she could do.