While Luo Hao was unilaterally thrashing Salvatore Doni.
On Itogami Island, inside Abel's apartment.
Abel was currently on the sofa, passing the time playing on his phone.
Natsuki was sitting beside him watching TV, and Avrora was also there, currently gorging on ice cream. Yukina was preparing fruit.
"So boring." Abel said, tossing his phone onto the sofa.
He picked up Avrora and placed her on his lap, rubbing her head.
Avrora, while enjoying it, said, "Hmm~ You... you shouldn't be so rude."
Just then, a red magic circle appeared.
Natsuki frowned slightly. A purple magic circle faintly emerged and she prepared for battle, while Yukina took out her Snowdrift Wolf.
Seeing the familiar teleportation array, Abel quieted them down. "Alright, you two, it's our own people."
As the light flashed, figures emerged one by one.
Akeno stepped out of the magic circle. "Ara ara. Abel, did you miss me? I missed you very much."
"Akeno! We agreed I'd be first!" Rias's voice came.
She also walked out, saying, "Abel, did you miss us?"
Immediately after, a black figure darted out and pounced on Abel. "Master. I missed you, nya."
It was Kuroka, the mischievous cat. She hugged Abel from behind.
After Kuroka came out, Koneko also walked out. However, compared to Kuroka, she was quiet and calm. Without a word, she immediately took half of Avrora's spot.
"Senpai, I missed you." Koneko whispered.
Abel smiled and ruffled her head.
"Me too!"
The next moment, Asia ran over and hugged Abel's arm.
Following them, Miko and Kanae walked out.
And then… well, then there was no one else.
Natsuki looked at Rias and her group, sensing them slightly. Hmm… they were all devils.
Yukina's eyes were wide with surprise.
What did they eat to grow up!
"Who are you people! How dare you be so disrespectful to the King!"
Natsuki's eyes widened slightly. Wasn't she a little girl? How could she be so bold?
Anyone with eyes could tell who they were.
Listening to Yukina's words, Akeno's lips curved upwards. She came up behind her and extended a hand.
"Don't move, little cutie. Let big sister check you out."
Yukina flinched at Akeno's sudden action, her Snowdrift Wolf almost falling to the ground. Feeling the mischievous hands, her face flushed red.
But this time, it was Akeno's turn to be surprised.
"Ara ara. Abel, you actually didn't let the little one serve you in bed."
What kind of vulgar words were those?
"Alright, let go of my little guard." Abel said, smiling at the two.
"Understood." Akeno said, releasing her hand.
Then, looking at Yukina, she said, "What's your name, little guard?"
"Yukina, a guard of the King." Yukina said seriously, then asked, "Who are you people?"
As this question was asked, it caused continuous laughter, which made Yukina's face flush red again.
Abel replied: "They are all my women."
Yukina's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. "The King… the King has so many partners?"
Natsuki raised an eyebrow, clearly a little surprised.
Rias smiled and stepped forward, bowing gracefully. "Nice to meet you, I am Rias Gremory, one of Abel's wives."
Akeno also introduced herself, "I am Akeno, also Abel's wife."
The others also introduced themselves one after another.
Kuroka, Miko, and Kanae all said they were Abel's Peerages and wives.
Similarly, Akeno did not forget to tease Yukina, hoping she would also join this big family.
Yukina neither denied nor refused. She did have a tiny bit of that thought.
Avrora finished her ice cream at this point and jumped off Abel's lap. With her hands on her hips, she said, "Hmph, so you have so many other women."
"What do you need me for? And why didn't Sona and the others come?" Abel asked.
Rias answered Abel's questions one by one.
"We came because you have a Rating Game with Diodora tomorrow night. As for Sona, she's currently in a Rating Game."
She added helplessly, "Sona didn't want a certain someone to worry, so she made us not tell you beforehand."
Alright, that's Sona's personality. It looks like he'll have to compensate Sona and the others.
He was going to have a Rating Game with Diodora tomorrow?
Thinking of this, Abel turned to look at Asia, who was hugging his arm.
Feeling Abel's gaze, Asia asked, "What's wrong?"
Abel stroked Asia's hair and said, "Nothing, has Diodora been secretly looking for you recently?"
Hearing this, Asia nodded.
Recalling that squinty-eyed guy, her mood turned bad.
A few days ago, she, Xenovia, and Irina were out shopping when that guy stopped them. If Xenovia and the others hadn't been with her, it would have been hard to say what would have happened.
Seeing Asia remain silent, Abel understood.
Afterward, he chatted with them about everyday things.
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At the same time, above the Italian sea, on the back of a giant bird.
Luo Hao held Salvatore Doni by one hand, his face swollen.
"Do you submit?"
"I… I submit."
"Good, then go call that Devil king."
"I… I understand."
Luo Hao nodded in satisfaction, then released her hand.
At this moment, Lu Yinghua came with a healing ointment and applied it to Salvatore Doni's wounds.
Salvatore Doni tremblingly took out his phone, found the contact saved as "Close Friend," and then called Abel.
At this time, Abel, who was chatting, saw his phone ring. The caller ID showed the note "Sword Man."
He hesitated for a moment but still answered, "Hello, Salvatore Doni, is something wrong?"
"No… nothing."
The voice on the other end of the phone was clearly off, carrying a hint of guilt and panic.
Abel was utterly confused.
What was wrong with Salvatore Doni's voice? It sounded like he'd been beaten up, and now he was lisping.
Just as Abel was about to ask for details, he heard Luo Hao's voice from the phone. "First time speaking, I am Martial Arts King Luo Hao. As for this King of Swords brat, he displeased me, so I taught him a lesson."
Abel froze for a moment.
Things he felt he had forgotten now surfaced.
Damn it! I've stood up Luo Hao for two months!
He collected his thoughts and said, "Luo Hao-san, I am truly sorry. There have been too many things lately, so I completely forgot."
From governing a world to now, the Fourth Primogenitor, the Rating Game—which of these wasn't a major event?
Luo Hao on the other end of the phone snorted coldly, "You little devil, you truly have guts. You made me wait for two months. Consider yourself lucky, I've already vented my frustrations on the King of Swords. I'll let you off for now, but you need to come see me as soon as possible."
On Luo Hao's side.
Lu Yinghua thought for a moment, and with the unpleasant thought of 'I got beaten, but you didn't,' he leaned towards Luo Hao and said, "Master, why don't we just go directly? It wouldn't be good if he stood you up again."
Listening to her disciple's words, Luo Hao suddenly felt he had a point. What if she was stood up again?
She turned to Lu Yinghua and asked, "Yinghua, are there any important matters in Yanhuang's domain?"
Lu Yinghua pondered for a moment and replied, "Master, there are no urgent matters here in Yanhuang's domain for now. Everything is operating in an orderly fashion."
Luo Hao nodded, then spoke into the still-connected phone, "Little devil, I've changed my mind. Tonight, I will personally pay you a visit. Once I've resolved things, I will leave."
After speaking, she hung up the phone before Abel could react.
Luo Hao tossed the phone to Salvatore Doni and said, "Little Sword, I'm leaving first."
Holding the phone, Salvatore Doni's eyes sparkled, "Old Luo... ahem, Senior Luo, take me along, please. You know, I love a good crowd."
Luo Hao looked at Salvatore Doni, then nodded, "Alright."
Just like that, the Golden-Winged Peng flew. Next would be the King's entry application and a meeting.
Meanwhile, Abel's lips twitched as he held his phone.
That damn Lu Yinghua!
What should have been a sure thing was now turning into a direct visit because of him.
He suddenly felt that this guy and Issei should have a lot in common, he was another promising talent.
He had been beaten by Luo Hao since he was young, which led him to become cunning and intensely dislike women. Simply put, he was a misogynist.
So, why not send him to Issei?
Seeing Abel's expression, Rias and the others were all a little curious.
"Abel, what's wrong?"
Facing Rias's concern, Abel smiled, then said indifferently, "Nothing much. I stood up the Martial Arts King before, so she's coming to find me now. She'll probably arrive in Japan tonight."
Listening to Abel's words, everyone was a little surprised.
They had some understanding of the other five Campione, excluding the deceased Voban. The fearsome reputation of the Martial Arts King, Luo Hao, had been thoroughly explained by Erica and Liliana.
Akeno teased, "Ara ara. Abel, you've really offended the Martial Arts King, haven't you?"
Abel rolled his eyes. Then he raised his hand and slapped Akeno's bottom.
"That's for teasing me."
Akeno gasped softly, her cheeks flushing, and she shot Abel a playful, reproachful glance.
Abel continued, "Alright, let's stop this. How is the schedule for the Rating Game arranged?"
Rias replied, "As for the Rating Game, today is Sona and Seekvaira's battle. Tomorrow night is my battle with Riser. The day after tomorrow is your match with Diodora. As for my cousin, he's on Monday."
Listening to the Rating Game's schedule, Abel nodded.
Since that's the case, he would go back in a little while.
Abel then looked at Natsuki, Avrora, and Yukina. "Do you want to come to the Underworld with me for a visit and experience its customs?"
Natsuki smiled. "Of course. I should also meet the family, shouldn't I?"
Avrora asked, "Can I? If I can, I'll go too."
As for Yukina, she said with a serious face, "As the King's guard, I shall accompany the King's side."