Occult Research Club.
Later that morning, I found myself in the Occult Research Club. As soon as I arrived at school, Rias had sent one of her peerage members to summon me to their base. So here I was, standing in the clubroom, trying to process the news.
The room was filled with the usual suspects: Rias, Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko. And there, sitting in a corner with a bandage on her arm and a scowl on her face, was Issey.
Rias and the rest of the Peerage looked serious, clearly unaware that I already knew about the attack. They assumed I was in the dark, and they were here to enlighten me. I played along, maintaining a look of curiosity.
"Alex, thank you for coming on such short notice," Rias began.
I nodded at her, then turned to Issey, who was trying to mask her discomfort. "What happened to you?" I asked, feigning concern.
Issey glanced up, her expression a mix of frustration and embarrassment. "I ran into someone called Freed yesterday," she said, her voice tight. "He was holding Asia captive, and I stepped in to protect her. Got a little banged up in the process."
"She did more than that," Kiba added, admiration in his voice. "Issey fought bravely to keep Asia safe until we arrived."
I nodded, keeping my face neutral. "Sounds like a close call. I'm glad you made it out relatively okay."
"Issey, since you're a devil, shouldn't you be healed by now?" I asked, puzzled by her lingering injuries.
Rias stepped in, her tone serious. "Healing has been slow because the wound was made by a holy weapon. It's more difficult for devils to heal from such injuries."
I frowned, realizing the severity of the situation. "So, it's going to take some time for her to fully recover?"
Rias nodded. "Yes, unfortunately. But we'll make sure she gets the proper care she needs."
"Is that so," I mused, considering the implications of Issey's slow recovery.
As Rias spoke, a thought occurred to me. If Issey's healing was slowed due to the nature of the wound, perhaps there was something I could do to help speed up her recovery.
With a quick glance around the room to ensure no one was watching too closely, I reached into my inventory and retrieved a small vial containing a vibrant red liquid.
The liquid inside shimmered like freshly spilled blood, its potency evident even to the naked eye.
Rias's gaze flickered to the potion in my hand, her expression curious yet cautious. "What's that, Alex?"
I held up the vial, the crimson liquid swirling within. "It's a healing potion," I explained, my voice confident. "I obtained it from a trusted source. It should help Issey recover faster from her injuries."
Rias studied the potion intently, her brow furrowed in thought. "I've never seen one like that before. Are you sure it's safe?"
I nodded reassuringly. "Absolutely. I've used similar potions in the past, and they've always been effective. Besides, Issey could use all the help she can get right now."
Issey, who had been listening quietly, looked up at me with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. "You'd do that for me, Alex?"
I smiled warmly at her. "Of course, Issey. You risked your life to protect Asia. The least I can do is help you recover."
I can see a light blush on her face, did I score her affection. Just then I heard a notifications.
{Congratulations! Issey Hyoudou affection has been changed from Friend to Love.}
{500 Karma Point acquired.}
{You made protagonist of the story fall in love with you.}
{500 Karma Point acquired.}
[Issey Hyoudou , Future Red Dragon Empress]
Love: 70%
Description: She's a pervert looking for a boyfriend who's also keen on building a harem for himself.
Currently in Love with you.
Remake: She going to be great asset for your Harem Plan.
Closing the System interface. I looked at Rias.
Then I approached Issey and offered her the vial. "Here, drink this. It should ease your pain and speed up your healing."
Issey accepted the potion gratefully, taking a cautious sip. Almost immediately, a warm sensation spread through her body, and the color began to return to her cheeks.
"It's working," she whispered, her eyes widening in amazement.
Rias watched with fascination as Issey's wounds began to heal at an accelerated rate. "Remarkable," she murmured, clearly impressed by the potion's effectiveness.
"It's more effective than Phoenix tear," Rias remarked, her voice filled with awe.
As Rias marveled at the potion's effectiveness, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
It was always satisfying to impress the Devil Princess herself, especially with something as useful as a healing potion. But her question about obtaining more of it brought me back to reality.
"Where did you find this potion, Alex? And can we obtain more of it?" Rias inquired, her curiosity evident.
Ah, the million-dollar question. Or in this case, the priceless potion question. Rias may be the Devil Princess, but even she couldn't expect me to give away my secrets for free.
After all, a businessman's gotta make a living, even if he's an outsider in the world of devils.
The potion I used was just an ordinary health potion, but striking a deal with Rias would not only give me leverage, it would also earn me favor with Sirzechs Lucifer, Rias's older brother. And knowing Rias, she would likely share the information about the potion with Sirzechs.
As I considered the potential benefits of negotiating with Rias, a smirk tugged at the corners of my lips. Business was business, and if there was one thing I knew how to do, it was making a deal. With the prospect of gaining favor with Sirzechs and expanding my influence in the devil world, I was more than willing to play the game.
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