At Abel's house.
Grayfia and Rias had returned to the Underworld, leaving Abel alone at home, waiting for the arrival of the two Kings. After all, someone still needed to take the two Kings to the Underworld.
Just then, a blue teleportation array appeared, and immediately after, Sona, who had just finished a Rating Game and was somewhat tired, walked out.
As she stepped out of the teleportation array, she sensed a familiar aura. As she turned around and saw that familiar face, a smile appeared on her tired face.
"Abel, you're back."
"Yes, I'm back." Abel nodded.
Then he feigned a pitiful expression and said, "It seems I was wrong. I wasn't informed about such an important game to watch. I need compensation."
Sona chuckled. "Then what compensation does my dear want?"
Abel didn't speak, just sitting on the sofa with his hands spread open.
Sona knew exactly what Abel wanted. She walked to his side and sat down, leaning into his arms on her own accord.
Abel took the opportunity to hold her tightly, his chin resting on the top of her head.
He asked, "How was the Rating Game with Seekvaira?"
"Of course I won, but it was quite a brain-burner. After all, Seekvaira and I are the same type, but with my superior skill, she still lost."
Abel nodded in relief, then smiled. "That's good."
The two leaned against each other, cherishing the moment.
.
Soon, Sona's calm breathing could be heard. Abel looked down and saw that she had fallen into a deep sleep, a satisfied smile still on her face.
He carefully placed her on the bed in the bedroom, and covered her with a blanket.
Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Abel tiptoed out of the bedroom, went to the door, and opened it.
Standing outside the door were Amakasu Touma, Mariya Yuri, Luo Hao, and Salvatore Doni.
"Yo, long time no see, my dear friend. I've missed you greatly since our parting in Greece." Salvatore Doni greeted Abel with a smile.
He walked in on his own and lay down on the sofa.
Abel's gaze fell upon the twin-tailed girl in a cheongsam before him.
This was Luo Hao.
"King of Japan, are you thinking something bad?" Luo Hao said.
But even as she spoke, her heart was a little restless.
Why did the little devil in front of her not feel like a devil to her?
He was clearly a devil, so why would he have the aura of the 'Dao'?
Abel didn't understand Luo Hao's internal thoughts. He was a little surprised by how she had guessed his internal thoughts.
But recalling scenes from the novel, he realizsd that she had guessed it through micro-expressions.
And... Luo Hao seemed to be a tsundere?
All in all, he just needed to control his expression a little.
Abel said with a smile, "Hahaha, nothing, I just didn't expect Luo Hao-san to be such a cute young girl."
"Your taste is not bad." Luo Hao said with some inner joy.
But remembering Abel's standing her up, her face immediately hardened again.
After all, he had stood her up for two months!
What an impoliteness, what a dereliction of duty!
Thinking of this, she said sternly, "As a King, not fulfilling your promises is a great dereliction of duty."
Mariya Yuri stood in front of Abel, defending him, "I apologize, I believe my King must have had a reason."
At this moment, Abel couldn't help but admire her. This girl truly stepped up when it mattered.
Luo Hao ignored her, instead looking at Abel, expecting an explanation.
Abel smiled and said, "My apologies, this matter was my fault. Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart."
"If you were not a 'King' of the same rank, I would certainly not forgive your rudeness. However, as an elder walking the same path of dominance, I will generously forgive you. You should thank me properly."
"Thank you very much then."
Those who could become Kings seemed to be mostly problem children.
After finishing her conversation with Abel, Luo Hao looked at the bold Mariya Yuri. "Hime-Miko? Ordinarily, merely seeing my form would result in punishment."
At this moment, Mariya Yuri was trembling slightly, her hand grasping Abel's sleeve.
Abel shook his head and pulled her behind him. "Alright, Luo Hao-san, please come in. Chatting at the doorway makes me seem impolite."
"Mm."
At Abel's invitation, Luo Hao walked in.
However, as she passed Mariya Yuri, she paused and said, "As a miko, you should know your place. No one can control my words. I am currently speaking with a King of equal standing. I do not care about the likes of you."
Mariya Yuri's face turned red, and she lowered her head, not daring to speak.
"Alright, Luo Hao-san, she is my person, and I will naturally instruct her, so you need not trouble yourself."
"Oh, is that so?"
Luo Hao and Abel stared at each other and the atmosphere grew tense.
Mariya Yuri was currently filled with self-reproach, thinking she had done something wrong again.
Amakasu Touma at the door lowered his head, not daring to breathe loudly for fear of being caught in the crossfire.
Salvatore Doni, sitting on the sofa, watched this scene.
Fight! Fight!
Why didn't he say it aloud?
Of course, he was afraid of getting beaten up.
The two stared at each other for a moment, then Luo Hao chuckled. "In that case, instruct her well."
Abel smiled and said, "Of course, please come in."
Luo Hao nodded and walked in, looking around, then found a seat and sat down.
This made Salvatore Doni slightly disappointed. Of course, he didn't show it, for fear of getting beaten.
At the door, Abel looked at Amakasu Touma and asked, "Do you want to come in and sit?"
Amakasu Touma shook his head repeatedly, "No, I'm going home. But when these two Kings leave, please let me know. Thank you."
After saying that, he left without the slightest hesitation.
Abel looked at Mariya Yuri and ruffled her head, saying, "Let's go in together."
Once everyone had arrived, they all sat in the living room.
Abel looked at the two and asked, "Everyone, what would you like to drink?"
Luo Hao thought for a moment and said, "Brew me a cup of tea."
Doni, on the other hand, raised his hand and said, "Get me a bottle of wine."
Listening to their requests, Abel turned to Mariya Yuri and instructed her to go to the kitchen to brew a pot of tea and then get a bottle of wine from the refrigerator.
Luo Hao said, "You must know why I came to find you, right?"
"Of course."
Abel nodded, then said, "To deal with Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven."
Luo Hao shook her head. "Not 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven,' but 'Protector of the Horses.'"
As everyone knows, in the world of Campione, Heretic Gods are born from mythological stories. Of course, there are many versions of these stories.
For example, there are five titles and stories of Sun Wukong: 'Monkey King,' 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven,''Sun Xingzhe,' 'Victorious Fighting Buddha,' and 'Protector of the Horses.'
Abel nodded thoughtfully.
It seems there are many settings for Heretic Gods but it's not unacceptable.
Luo Hao looked at Abel and asked, "So, King of Japan, what do you think? After all, I'm here to clean house."
"Of course, no problem, but it might need to be a few more days."
"Name a time."
"How about next Monday?"
As Abel stated the time, Luo Hao thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Mariya Yuri brought over a tray with a teapot and wine. She then poured tea for Abel and Luo Hao, and handed the wine to Doni.
"Please enjoy."
After speaking, she stood behind Abel.
"Thanks." Doni said with a smile.
He then opened the cold wine and chugged it down in one go.
"Refreshing!"
Luo Hao took a sip from her teacup and found it quite good.
Abel took a sip of tea, then looked at Doni. "What about you, Doni? What are you here for?"
"Me? I'm just here to join the fun. Am I welcome?"
Looking at the grinning Doni, Abel smiled. "Of course, you're welcome."
Then followed a simple chat between the three Kings.
(End of Chapter)
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