Chapter 364: The Silver-Haired Annihilation Queen Permits Him to Use the Abyss...
Ceasing the output of magical power, Renji decided to take a break.
It was almost time. In a few more days, the demonic system would be complete.
Thus, he would soon be able to set off to explore the new world.
"You've worked hard~"
A sweet, almost mesmerizing voice, as if capable of stealing one's consciousness, rang out. It belonged to a silver-haired maid.
Her face was flawless, no longer exuding mature allure but instead carrying a hint of youthful innocence, like that of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.
Her originally fuller and more womanly figure had now shrunk slightly, though it still far exceeded that of a typical girl her age, roughly comparable to Rias's.
Now, this figure had less of a mature woman's charm and more of a youthful, girlish appeal.
The maid uniform she wore was no longer the Victorian-style dress that reached down to her ankles. Instead, it retained some Victorian elements but had been modified—the hem was shorter, though only to just below the knees, not above them.
Even so, a portion of her beautiful legs was visible. They weren't directly exposed to the air but were covered by smooth black stockings.
Just by looking, it was impossible to tell whether they were over-the-knee stockings, hold-ups, or tights.
As she entered, she carried a tray of tea and snacks.
After Renji sat down, she took a seat beside him and gently held a piece of pastry between her lips, offering it to him.
This behavior was something she had learned from Gabriel.
So, while savoring the pastry, he also tasted her sweet nectar.
Unfortunately, she showed almost no emotional reaction, as if she were a robot.
Her heart was encased in unyielding steel.
"How much longer until it's finished?"
The silver-haired maid—Vé (pseudonym)—asked this.
"About three more days should do it."
"Three days? After three days, you plan to go to that world, right? Do you really have to go?"
The silver-haired maid furrowed her brow, her delicate face clouded with worry.
She was deeply concerned that something might happen to him—though this concern wasn't of a romantic nature. Rather, she feared that if anything happened to him, both worlds would face problems.
Of course, her current concern also carried a familial dimension. Due to his relationship with Rias, he could be considered half-family to her—almost like a half-adopted younger brother.
Thus, he remained silent in response to her anxious words, which made her sigh softly.
So, if she acted coyly toward him, would he agree to leave descendants with her?
But she didn't know how to be coy. Even if she wanted to pretend, she couldn't manage it.
Biting her lip, she seemed to be deciding something, before finally parting her lips slightly.
"In that case, after giving birth, I will raise the child until they are ten years old."
His only worry was that she would leave immediately after having the child.
By offering this condition, she hoped to make him believe that ten years would be enough time for her to grow attached to the child and stay.
"I'm sorry, but I only want you to act coyly toward me or fall in love with me~"
Renji refused.
Then, the silver-haired woman before him suddenly sighed, and her figure began to glow faintly, as if bathed in moonlight.
When the light faded, the silver-haired girl had transformed into a stunningly mature and enchanting woman—that was Grayfia.
Returning to her usual appearance, her eyes grew slightly moist as she looked at him, a faint haze of infatuation seeming to cloud her gaze. Was she genuinely moved by him?
Or was she trying to display what might be called coyness?
It had to be said, the current her was even more captivating than her earlier girlish form. Her figure had become fuller, making her original clothes slightly tighter and accentuating her curves even more vividly.
"How about this—I'll allow you to use the Abyss Hole?"
Grayfia's words dripped with temptation.
She had been observing his interactions with others and had gleaned from teasing conversations what the so-called Abyss Hole referred to.
Thus, she had noticed his particular fondness for it.
"And I can tell you clearly—it has never been used before."
As she said, it was certain that it had never been used, something he couldn't quite accept.
But now, to sway him and persuade him to leave behind his lineage, she was willing to offer it.
After these words, his wavering became quite evident.
His defenses were slowly being worn down by her.
Deep within Grayfia's moist eyes, a bewitching light flickered—a literal, visible glow.
In truth, she was casting a spell on him, one designed to amplify a certain desire within his heart.
To prevent him from noticing, she had offered such a temptation, unsettling him and creating an opening for her spell to take effect.
To further destabilize him, she had also added something to the refreshments she served.
As a result, Grayfia herself was being stimulated, since she had also partaken of the same treats.
"Why hesitate? Don't you desire it? You must want it too, right?"
Cupping his face in her hands, Grayfia continued to murmur in an utterly seductive voice.
At the same time, the spells she had prearranged in the room quietly activated.
To deal with him, Grayfia had prepared quite thoroughly.
After all, the person before her was an immensely powerful being, highly skilled in various spells. To successfully ambush him with magic, she needed to unsettle him, to make him lose his focus.
So, just as he was about to say something, Grayfia pressed her lips directly against his.
Gradually, the clarity in his eyes faded away.
That's right.
I'm truly sorry, but this was the only way she could achieve her goal.
Hah~~!
Renji let out a sigh—this was truly life-threatening.
His struggle with this silver-haired beauty had nearly caused him to falter, to lose.
Thus, as he gazed at the exquisitely enchanting silver-haired beauty before him, he found himself slightly dazed again after just a few seconds.
Since she was dealing with him in such a manner, he decided to play along with a mischievous intent, forming a bold idea in his mind.
Hmm, perhaps he could make her genuinely show embarrassment.
And now, she believed he had already fallen for her trap, when in reality, she was the one lost in illusions and delusions.