"This is... light attribute?"
Rias looked at Shiina Mahiru, who was continuously testing the strength of the light attribute on the Stray Devils, her eyes becoming complex.
"Lynn, did you... kidnap an angel to be your peerage?"
"An angel?"
Lynn thought of Shiina Mahiru's nickname, "You could say that."
Rias: "...I'm starting to admire you a little."
No wonder he was looking for a Stray Devils.
So he was testing how effective the light attribute could be against demons?
Wait a minute!
Rias's expression suddenly stiffened.
Lynn, what was he testing these for?
She suddenly felt a bit uneasy.
It should be... to target the Old Demon King Faction, right?
Rias guessed correctly.
Lynn indeed had that intention.
Seeing the effect would give him a better idea.
If those madmen ever came knocking in the future, it would be a trump card.
Rias observed for a while, and some questions arose in her mind.
Speaking of which.
If an angel reincarnated as a demon, could they actually retain their light abilities?
But didn't she also reincarnate a half-Fallen Angel?
Why hadn't she seen Akeno use light-attribute magic power?
Rias subtly glanced at Himejima Akeno, who had suddenly fallen silent.
Was it because of her bloodline that she didn't want to use it, or did she simply not retain it at all?
Although she was curious, Rias didn't want to bring up Akeno's identity.
For Akeno, it was an indelible pain.
After a long while.
Rias looked at the now lifeless Stray Devils, her eyelids twitching uncontrollably.
It was simply too gruesome to behold!
Shiina Mahiru was also panting from exhaustion.
She looked at the weapon in Shiina Mahiru's hand and said, "This human weapon is not suitable for her."
"Oh?"
Hearing Rias's words, Lynn's eyes immediately lit up, "Then do you, Rias, have anything suitable?"
Rias: "..."
She gave Lynn a difficult look, "Are you... treating me like Santa Claus?"
Lynn shrugged, "I can't help it, you're the only beautiful, kind, wealthy, and influential young lady I know."
Beautiful and kind!
Rias reached out to her right, and a magic circle appeared in mid-air.
She took out a flintlock pistol woven with white and gold.
"Take this Blazing Flame Gun!"
Lynn's eyes immediately lit up.
"Does it have a holy attribute?"
Rias: "?"
You're getting picky now?
...
Private Kuoh Academy.
Occult Research Club.
Rias annoyedly slapped her forehead, "Did I really just give away the Blazing Flame Gun so easily?"
Himejima Akeno brought her tea.
Rias picked up the tea and complained, "Akeno, why didn't you stop me then?"
Himejima Akeno smiled slightly, "At that time, the President had already fallen under a magic called'sweet talk', so Akeno couldn't do anything."
Rias sighed, "Consider it an investment."
That's right, an investment!
She indeed thought highly of Lynn.
Although she and Lynn communicated frequently, it was mostly via phone.
In reality, they had only met three times.
But each time they met, she could detect subtle changes in Lynn.
Especially this time.
Thinking of this, Rias's expression turned serious.
"Akeno, did you feel that Lynn has become even more…?"
"Unfathomable?"
Rias hesitantly voiced her thoughts.
Lynn's strength seemed to have increased significantly since their last meeting.
This was her feeling.
"Unfathomable, huh…"
Himejima Akeno's eyes changed.
To this day, she still hadn't forgotten the black lightning on Lynn's fingertips last time.
She spoke softly, "President, is it possible…?"
"He has always been an unfathomable man, and you're only realizing it today?"
Rias paused, muttering, "Is that so?"
She was a bit uncertain.
After all, during their first meeting, besides Lynn's personality and appearance leaving a deep impression on her, she hadn't felt anything particularly special.
But today, he indeed gave her a different feeling.
Moreover…
Her eyes changed as she recalled Lynn's Familiars.
Whether it was Utaha before, or Shiina Mahiru this time.
Their quality was terrifyingly high!
One Secretary Demon, one… Angel Demon?
She then thought of Lynn's other Familiars.
She murmured to herself, "Could it be… Lynn's other Familiars are also children with special talents?"
"It seems I really need to get to know Lynn better."
Rias made her decision.
At the very least, she should ask him for some tips on recruiting Familiars.
Himejima Akeno narrowed her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips. "President, wanting to get to know a man better is a sign of falling for him, you know~"
"You're overthinking it, Akeno."
Rias smiled and shook her head, "Lynn is Sona's fiancé; how could I possibly have feelings for him?"
Himejima Akeno asked in surprise, "Oh? But isn't Chairman Cang Na planning to break off the engagement?"
"Hehe…"
Rias sneered, "I think she probably doesn't want to break off the engagement anymore."
Thump thump!
The door of the Occult Research Club was knocked.
Rias: "…"
'See?'
Rias gave Himejima Akeno a look, then helplessly said, "Akeno, please invite Sona in."
Himejima Akeno: "…Yes."
She also couldn't hold back her amusement.
Shaking her head with a smile, she led Sona in.
Sona sat on the sofa opposite Rias.
Sona was silent for a moment, then her eyes showed some hesitation.
Seeing her like this, Rias decided to stop pretending.
"You're asking about Lynn, right?"
"Ah… mm… yes."
Sona's gaze drifted.
Seeing this, Rias rubbed her temples, sighing, and briefly explained the purpose of Lynn's visit.
Upon hearing this, Sona said with some concern, "He already has five Familiars so quickly; isn't that… a bit too casual?"
What if they were all just ordinary talents?
Rias did not tell Sona about Shiina Mahiru's ability.
Just as she hadn't told her about Utaha's ability last time.
That was Lynn's privacy, after all.
Lynn trusted her enough to let her observe his Familiars' abilities, but that didn't mean she could casually reveal them.
Seeing Sona's worried expression, Rias couldn't help but say, "Isn't this more beneficial to you?"
"If it truly comes to a point where only a Rating Game can break off the engagement, you'd be able to win easily, wouldn't you?"
Sona was silent, then said firmly, "I will not participate in the Rating Game."
That would inevitably expose Lynn's surname to the Old Demon King Faction.
She.
Absolutely would not do that!
Rias was silent for a moment, then reminded her, "Lady Serafall knows you want to break off the engagement, right?"
"If things remain stagnant like this, what she might do is unpredictable, you know."
Sona's face stiffened.
She remembered her troublesome older sister.
"I… I'll go talk to her."