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POV Asia
"...Huh? Where am I...?"
When I woke up, I was in a bed in a room in an unfamiliar mansion. No, I feel like I've seen it before, just a little... Am I still half-asleep...? And I can't quite remember what I was doing. My name is Asia Argento, and my profession is... perhaps a former sister. I remember... I helped a certain devil... and then... I was called a witch and driven out of the church. After thinking that far, I heard footsteps from outside the room. If the person who came in was wary of me, I thought they would probably understand if I explained the reason properly. Then, the door to my room opened.
"Hello, are you awake? Asia Argento. How are you? I think your memory might be a little muddled... First, do you know who I am?"
That's what the man in front of me asked. I remembered him too. He was certainly—
"Diodora Astaroth... right? You were the devil I helped before."
"That's good... You remembered me. For now, I should explain where this is and why you're sleeping here."
He then explained to me why I was here. Apparently, after some time had passed since I helped him, he was fighting a group of fallen angels who had abducted me. When I vaguely asked how he knew I had been abducted, it seemed he was worried about me and had his familiars keep an eye on me occasionally.
"...Thank you. I forgot about that and failed to express my gratitude."
"No, I don't mind. And... Asia, I have one consultation, if you please?"
He, Diodora, spoke to me with a serious expression. His expression was very earnest, but there was no way I wouldn't listen to my benefactor who helped me, so I also nodded with a serious expression.
"Will you... become my peerage? There are many women here, so... I think many people here would become your place of belonging, Asia."
For me, that was no different from being told to abandon my Lord. However, I also strongly understood that Diodora was thinking of me. Becoming Diodora's devil peerage meant becoming a devil instead of a human. I knew that if I became a devil, I wouldn't be able to pray to the Lord, let alone approach the church. At the same time, I also knew that if I refused Diodora's offer to become his peerage, I would die in solitude. As someone despised as a witch, I couldn't participate in mass... Moreover, I understood that if I approached the church, the exorcists would, at best, apprehend me, and at worst, dispose of me for being a heretic.
"...I'm sorry, please give me some time to think."
That's why I put the answer to this proposal on hold. I couldn't abandon my prayers to the Lord. However, Diodora's will to protect me was conveyed to me. I also had to respond to that... So, I decided to ponder for a while. I had no place of belonging other than the Lord... But if I abandoned that, I would gain a new place... My heart, worn down by the days of being chased by the church, wavered at that choice.
Several days passed since then.
It seems he was worried about me having no place to live, so I ended up living in Diodora's house. Not only Diodora, but all of his peerage members treated me, a complete stranger, like family. And being with everyone like that, I felt warmth in my heart. And more than that... I felt indebted to Diodora. For him to do all this for me and for me to do nothing... that would be the worst thing. So I made my decision.
"...Diodora, I will become your peerage."
"...Really?! Thank you, Asia!"
He took my hand and swung it wildly. He must have been very happy, he shed tears of joy, and I, too, was moved to tears. This was my way of repaying him for all he had done for me... But I believe that someday, even as a devil, I will be able to offer prayers to the Lord.
"Well then... I will immediately place the Evil Piece, the devil's chess piece, into your body. When I say 'place,' it's more like a magical element that melts into your body. So please don't be too tense, it'll be over quickly."
"Y-yes."
Immediately after that, I finished the contract to become Diodora's peerage. And after that, I heard that those who become devil peerage members occasionally exchange pieces. Diodora said the purpose of this was to "observe other teams." It was done for the purpose of broadening their horizons and also to strengthen cooperation among devils through games. Since I had just become a devil, it was still too early for such things, so it seemed I would be staying here for several months. Moreover, I later heard that Diodora's peerage members, and even those who weren't peerage members but lived in his house, were all former believers. I heard that Diodora was taking in people who had been abandoned by the church. I came to like him even more. So much so that I felt I would do anything for Diodora... And then, several more days passed after I became Diodora's peerage.
"Um, excuse me... Where is Diodora?"
"Master... I haven't seen him. I'm sorry, Asia."
"No, it's alright!"
I was looking for Diodora to talk about the next game. For some reason, the maids in the mansion (who were also former female believers from the church) all slightly averted their faces when I asked about Diodora's whereabouts... but since they all said they didn't know, I've been asking everyone I meet. I knocked on Diodora's room first, but there was no answer.
"Diodora-san? Where are you?"
I scurried around the mansion, calling Diodora's name repeatedly. As I couldn't find him anywhere, I gradually lost track of where else to look. Moreover, despite having been here for a while, I was still unfamiliar with this mansion, and I got lost in this vast space. Then, suddenly, a magic circle appeared before my eyes. It seemed someone had literally flown to me.
"Ah, I finally found you. Lord Diodora is already in his room. He came in just after Asia started looking for him. Here, quickly with this magic circle... Mmmph!"
"W-what's wrong!?"
Suddenly, the maid who had come to greet me crouched down. Her face was a little red, and at the time, I thought she had a cold. I rushed over worriedly, but the maid stopped me with her hand and stood up, swaying slightly.
"I-I'm fine... I just tripped a little..."
I believed her words and went with her to Diodora's place. After arriving at the room, he looked at me silently and smiled faintly, then began speaking to his peerage members with a serious expression. Diodora is not only kind but also has a slightly strict side. However, I believe that this "strictness" comes precisely because of his kind nature. After seeing Diodora in his role as master, I tried to call out to him. However, he disappeared somewhere using a magic circle with the maid who had come to greet me earlier. Was she perhaps feeling unwell after all? That's what I thought.
Side?
"You idiotic maid! I told you not to make her look for me like that again!"
The man, Diodora Astaroth, stripped the maid naked, restrained her in his private room, and whipped her. Why did Diodora miss Asia? It was none other than because Diodora was having "fun" with a woman. So why did he refuse to be seen? At that moment, he was preparing to corrupt her. For that reason, he could not be seen and receive a look of contempt. The man Diodora Astaroth wanted to engage in an act with Asia Argento.
"Hmph! H-hih! S-sorry, s-sorry... nghh!!"
All the rooms in Diodora Astaroth's mansion are soundproofed. Therefore, even if he were to whip someone, it would be impossible to hear, even if one pressed their ear against the door or wall. However, it's necessary to be thoroughly cautious. Even if it's 100% inaudible, it's not invisible, and some unforeseen accident might occur. Hence, he was being careful.
"Haah haah... Well, fine, I'll let you off for now... If I can make her mine... I don't mind."
Breathing heavily, he left the maid as she was and lay down on the bed, beginning to sleep. His room had a slightly special design, with a hidden room installed. The maid had been whipped there, so there was no problem. He fell asleep, thinking only of how to make Asia dependent on him.
POV Asia
"Good morning!"
"Yes, good morning."
In the morning, I woke up and ran towards Diodora. It seemed he had something he needed me for. I thought perhaps he needed me for something, and I was happy to run.
"Diodora! Good morning!"
"Asia, I'm sorry for calling you so suddenly. And, good morning."
His smiling face seemed very charming to me. Perhaps he was the kindest man I knew? That's what I thought.
"So... what is the topic today? I heard yesterday that I wouldn't be participating in the next game..."
"...Yes, I called you for a different matter, but... it's a very important discussion."
Diodora's expression was very serious. Seeing it, I involuntarily swallowed my saliva, feeling tense. After that atmosphere continued for a while, he slowly opened his mouth as if he had made a decision, and said:
"...Asia. Will you go out with me?"
"...Huh?"
For a moment, I didn't understand what he was saying. My thoughts were so scattered that I started seriously thinking about what "going out" meant. And then, after a few minutes, I finally understood what he was saying, and my face turned bright red, even to myself.
"...G-going out, does that mean... b-b-b-becoming lovers...?"
When I stammered, Diodora silently bowed his head and nodded deeply. Seeing that, I felt my face grow even hotter, as if steam were coming out of it, and I wanted to turn away in embarrassment. Of course, it was out of embarrassment. I had never considered "dating" someone before.
"Um, well... Diodora, you are certainly charming, and if I were to choose a partner, I would want someone like you... But, I might not be a good match for you, you know?"
"That doesn't matter! I fell in love with you at first sight... You, who helped me when I was a devil... I loved you... That's why I wanted you... I just can't help but adore you... Is it still no?"
I struggled, struggled to find an answer. I could have put it on hold here. However, having already put his opinion on hold once when I became his peerage, I felt that I couldn't put it on hold twice in a row.
"...U-um... if it's as l-lovers... and if those acts with someone I love are done slowly, step by step... then... okay, I guess...!"
He smiled and hugged me when he heard my answer. His actions, expressing his joy with his whole body, made my heart pound. At this moment, I still didn't know about the devil named Diodora Astaroth—
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