Inside the highest building of Saikai Private Academy.
Nangong Natsuki was drinking black tea.
Himeragi Yukina and Aurora sat obediently opposite her.
Astarte, dressed in a maid outfit, stood respectfully behind Nangong Natsuki.
On the table in front of them, besides two cups of brewed black tea, there were also two black invitations.
Nangong Natsuki put down her teacup, looked at the two, and said, "So, that snake charmer sent you two invitations?"
Aurora nodded and said, "Yes, one is for me, and one is for Kojou."
Listening to this answer,
Nangong Natsuki felt like she was losing her hair.
First Kristoff Gardos, that terrorist, then Dimitrie Vatler, that snake-playing guy.
Why were all these things happening at once?
Nangong Natsuki rubbed her temples.
She decisively decided to hand over the matter of Vatra to her King.
After all, as King, he should also inspect his territory.
Similarly, as an exchange student, the King should also return to classes.
"I understand. Give me the King's invitation. You two get ready, and then go with the King."
Himeragi Yukina and Aurora exchanged glances and nodded.
Then Himeragi Yukina took Aurora and stood up.
Next, the two of them would prepare the evening gowns needed for tonight.
After all, it was the banquet of the strongest person below the Primogenitor, so they couldn't be impolite.
As the two left,
Nangong Natsuki picked up the invitation for Abel from the table.
"I'm tired. I should have just stayed in prison and not come out."
She said, stretching, and then teasing Astarte, "Little Astarte, I'll leave the house to you to look after."
Astarte remained emotionless as before.
"Accept."
...Ye Xiao's Home.
The entire room was empty and desolate at this moment.
Completely lacking the lively atmosphere from before.
"It was all for nothing after all."
Abel leaned on the sofa, saying helplessly.
After all, Rias and Sona had taken some of their Peerage members to the world of black bullet early in the morning.
Hiruko Kohina had also been taken back.
But it was indeed time to go.
Shinobu Kocho and the others might be too busy.
Their presence could help.
"But... why is my right eyelid twitching constantly?"
Abel muttered to himself.
His right eyelid kept twitching.
But as the saying goes, a twitching left eye means wealth, a twitching right eye means superstition.
So, don't scare yourself.
At this moment, a purple magic circle appeared.
Looking at the magic circle, Abel raised an eyebrow.
What was Nangong Natsuki doing here?
At this moment, Nangong Natsuki stepped out from it.
Abel smiled and said, "Oh, it's Natsuki-chan."
"You truly are a terrible King."
Nangong Natsuki gave her master an annoyed glare, then continued, "So, how long do you plan to take before returning to school, my dear master?"
Hearing this, Abel was startled.
Hiss~
He seemed to still be a student.
Thinking of this, Abel directly pulled Nangong Natsuki into his arms.
Nangong Natsuki gasped, and before she could react, she fell into Abel's embrace.
This made Nangong Natsuki's cheeks flush.
No matter what,
Nangong Natsuki was also a woman.
However, Nangong Natsuki quickly recovered.
Nangong Natsuki leaned on her master's shoulder, a hint of tenderness in her expression.
Such moments were truly rare.
"Nayue, is there something you need from me?"
Abel now got to the point.
Nangong Natsuki broke free from Abel's embrace and tidied her clothes.
Then she handed the black invitation to Abel.
"An invitation?"
Abel took it and asked, "Who sent it?"
Nangong Natsuki crossed her arms and said, "Dimitrie Vatler sent it. One is for you, and one is for Aurora. Yours was given to me by Aurora, and I'm delivering it to you."
Abel nodded after hearing this.
Dimitrie Vatler?
His nickname seemed to be 'Ophiuchus'.
"This guy sending an invitation has..."
Abel didn't finish his sentence.
He suddenly remembered something.
WTF!
This snake-playing guy was Aurora's suitor.
But to be precise, he was the Fourth Progenitor's suitor.
Whoever was the Fourth Progenitor, he would pursue them.
In the original story, this guy had confessed to Kojou Akatsuki after he became the Fourth Progenitor.
It was truly 'man on man'.
But... there was no Kojou Akatsuki now.
Only Aurora!
So in Vatra's eyes, he was a love rival?
Damn it.
You snake-playing bastard, you'd better behave.
Otherwise, I'll chop you up and make snake soup!
Abel already understood why this guy wanted to invite him.
But he still had to go.
After all, the one monitoring this snake-playing guy was the Battle Dancer — Kousaka Sayaka.
Of course, he had to meet her.
"Alright, I understand."
"Since this guy wants to see me, then I'll play along."
Nangong Natsuki saw Abel agree and nodded, "That's good. You'll go with Himeragi Yukina and Aurora then."
After speaking, she reminded him, "Also, as a student, skipping classes is not good~"
Saying that, Nangong Natsuki kissed Abel on the corner of his mouth.
Then she activated the teleportation circle and left.
Looking at the departing Nangong Natsuki, Abel smiled.
Since the invitation had been accepted, then... it was time to meet Vatra.
Oh, right, after this cruise.
Aiba Asagi was captured by Kristoff Gardos to hack robots.
He heard that this thing could kill the First Primogenitor?
Is that true or false?
However, he would take this robot back to the Underworld and give it to his older brother.
His older brother was very interested in these things.
Abel put away the invitation and began to prepare for the appointment.
Time passed bit by bit.
The sky also darkened.
Abel arrived at his apartment on Itogami Island.
Aurora and Himeragi Yukina had already put on their gowns and were waiting for him.
"Good evening, ladies."
"Kojou~ I missed you."
Aurora was the first to hug his arm.
Looking at Aurora, Abel smiled. Was she missing him, or was she thinking about how to drink his blood?
"Aurora, don't trouble the King."
Himeragi Yukina said, pulling Aurora away from Abel.
Abel smiled.
Then he looked at his little guard.
"I wonder if my dear Miss Guard missed this King?"
Himeragi Yukina's face flushed upon hearing this.
This was quite a beautiful sight.
Himeragi Yukina lightly coughed, turned her face away, and whispered, "No..."
Abel looked at her shy appearance, in a great mood.
"Alright, let's go."
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