Going for the Kill

He couldn't stand other men hanging around the girls in his own pond.

"What, are you happy I can't find any Familiars?"

Rias gave Lind a suspicious look.

She couldn't shake the feeling that this guy...

Was thinking something rude.

"Of course not."

Lind laughed it off and changed the subject. "By the way, there's something about Shiho I'd like to ask your help with."

"Go ahead."

"As you know, she only just became a Demon and has no combat experience at all, so I'd like your people to show her the ropes."

Lind smiled. "Of course, it'd be even better if you were willing to teach her Super-Tier Magic."

Teaching people...

He really didn't have the patience for it.

"You wish."

Rias rolled her eyes.

Not only did this guy want to slack off, he wanted a free handout too.

Lind blinked, his expression practically saying, That's exactly right.

The Lucifugus family was a prestigious house too.

But its accumulated resources still fell short of the Gremory Family's.

Especially when it came to Super-Tier Magic.

This was miracle magic said to rival the power of a Maou.

Some Demon families treated it as a secret never to be shared with outsiders.

Besides...

He had Magic Heart.

Once Shiho learned it, he would know it too.

It was pure profit without any investment.

Looking at Lind, Rias's lips twitched, but she didn't refuse.

It wasn't as though she hadn't given Lind Super-Tier Magic before.

Rias sighed. "Fine. Let's see what magic suits her first, and I'll take care of it then."

"For now, Akeno, give her some special training."

"Yes, President."

Akeno Himejima nodded.

She walked up to Shiho Miyano and said, "Miss Shiho, attack me with everything you've got first."

"Let me see how strong you are right now."

"Then I'll be in your care, Miss Akeno."

Shiho Miyano grew eager to give it a try.

She had mastered so many spells yesterday.

At last, she could test them out.

Silently...

Magic powerful enough to make the air tremble spread outward.

"Hold on a moment."

Akeno Himejima hurriedly stopped her.

Was this some kind of joke?

Hadn't she only become a Familiar yesterday?

Then what was going on now?

She was clearly a Middle-Class Demon!

If she actually attacked, she might tear down the entire old school building.

Off to the side...

Rias and Koneko Toujou wore equally incredulous expressions.

None of them were newcomers to being demons.

They knew all too well how rigid the hierarchy between demons was.

Unless someone belonged to an already powerful race...

Even Human Sacred Gear Users...

Started as Lesser Demons when they were reincarnated as demons.

Yet this woman before them...

Was clearly a demon reincarnated from an ordinary human.

And she had become a Middle-Class Demon in just a single day?

Wasn't that practically cheating?

Rias took her eyes off Shiho Miyano and turned to Lind. "How did she do it?"

"Obviously, it's because she has an outstanding master."

Lind said with a perfectly straight face, "If you became my servant, you'd level up at lightning speed too."

"In your dreams."

Rias rolled her eyes at Lind. She didn't believe a single word.

As far as she was concerned...

Perhaps Shiho Miyano had some mysterious bloodline.

If that was the case...

Lind had really struck gold with this servant.

After a moment of silence, Akeno Himejima said, "Miss Shiho, let's go outside."

"I'm sorry. That was rash of me."

Shiho Miyano realized her mistake too.

She really shouldn't have tried to fight indoors.

"It wasn't your fault. I didn't think it through."

Akeno Himejima shook her head and headed outside.

Behind the old school building...

There was a large open space.

It usually served as the training ground for Rias's servants.

Shiho Miyano and Akeno Himejima stood facing each other.

"Miss Akeno, here I go."

After giving her a warning, Shiho Miyano extended both hands and released her magic.

Hum!

A pale blue magic circle appeared in midair.

A moment later...

Several wind blades tore through the air, sweeping toward Akeno Himejima.

"Wind Blade Magic?"

Akeno Himejima's gaze sharpened slightly.

Although this was one of the most basic, lowest-level spells...

Her command of it...

Wasn't it far too polished?

Had she really been an ordinary human until yesterday?

Despite these thoughts, Akeno Himejima's reactions didn't slow in the slightest.

She shifted her body and unleashed magic of the same level.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Their spells collided, sending clouds of smoke rippling outward.

Waves of air, almost tangible, surged in every direction.

Watching this, Rias said wistfully, "You really did stumble onto a treasure."

Lind rubbed his chin and smiled. "This is only the beginning."

"???"

Rias looked utterly bewildered.

"Miss Akeno, let's keep going."

"All right."

Shiho Miyano began copying Akeno Himejima's movements and cast another spell.

Hum.

The Magic Circle blazed with light.

Brilliant sparks burst from within it.

"N-no way?"

Rias's pupils contracted sharply.

Spark Magic?

She had mastered two basic spells in a single day?

Or could it be...

That this wasn't even her limit?

Before long...

Her question was answered.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Shiho Miyano unleashed a relentless bombardment, the sheer variety of spells leaving Rias dizzy.

Was this really something anyone could learn in a day?

Rias was utterly stunned.

Lind had more than just struck gold.

He had practically pulled an SSR.

This was just absurd.

Chapter 9: Going for the Kill

That afternoon.