"Kojou-kun, what happened to you?!" – Nagisa exclaimed, staring at Kojou in shock, so much so that she didn't even notice the group of women behind him.
After killing Lucifer, Kojou's appearance had changed significantly. Although his facial features remained the same, his hair had turned completely silver, his eyes had become permanently red, he looked far more handsome, and his height had increased by nearly half a head.
Not only that—there was now an aura of sublimity and dignity surrounding him, unlike his usual lazy demeanor.
"A lot has happened," Kojou replied awkwardly, walking toward Nagisa and hugging her. "But first… I'm back."
"Welcome back, Kojou-kun," Nagisa said, hugging him tightly. Although she didn't understand what was going on, she warmly welcomed him, clearly sensing that something big had happened.
Kojou and Nagisa embraced for a while before parting with a smile.
"By the way, Kojou-kun, who are those beautiful girls at the door?" Nagisa asked curiously, finally noticing Erica and the others, who had stayed silent the whole time.
"I'll tell you everything, but how about we talk inside? We're still standing at the door," Kojou replied with a smile, reminding her of their location.
"Oh, right!" Nagisa clapped her hands and smiled. "Please come in! Let's talk inside."
Even though she wasn't sure whether the guests understood Japanese, she greeted them in her native tongue, as she couldn't speak English or any other language.
Thus, everyone entered the living room. After offering drinks, Nagisa sat down, and Kojou began telling her everything about The Guild.
It wasn't that Kojou had been trying to hide The Guild from Nagisa—it was just that he never found the right time to tell her. But now that the moment had come, he told her everything, just like he had with Asagi during their date.
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"That's everything that's happened so far," Kojou concluded, taking a sip of water, his throat dry from all the talking.
Although he didn't want to hide anything, he deliberately left out the part about being Lucifer's incarnation—he wasn't even sure of it himself yet. Plus, telling them might cause unnecessary concern.
"I'm heading to see Asagi now. I miss her, and I also need her help to create identities for Erica and the others," Kojou said, placing his empty glass on the table and standing up.
"Take care, Kojou-kun," Nagisa said as she waved him off. "By the way, are you coming back tonight, or will you be staying at Asagi-chan's place?"
"I don't know," Kojou replied with a slight shake of his head. Even if he wanted to stay, he couldn't if her parents were home. "But I'll message you once I decide."
"Alright, say hi to Asagi-chan for me!" Nagisa said before turning back to the other girls, who were obviously very curious. "Do you want to hear more about Asagi-chan?"
"..." – All the girls nodded at once, giving Nagisa their full attention again.
While the girls chatted, Kojou left the apartment and walked toward Asagi's house, enjoying the sunlight.
Thanks to the power of the Persian god of victory, Verethragna—who embodies traits of a God of Steel, the Sun, Wind, and War—Kojou could now stand under the sun without discomfort or pain. In fact, rather than being bothered by it, he felt at ease.
He had to admit—he was glad he killed Verethragna. The abilities he gained were incredibly overpowered, even if they didn't compare to Lucifer's broken powers.
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Aiba Residence
When Kojou reached the large mansion, he sent a message to Asagi letting her know he'd arrived and waited silently outside, noting that her parents were home.
Had they not been, Kojou would've just walked in after texting Asagi. She'd given him a key to her place. But with her parents present, he couldn't do something so bold.
Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long—Asagi opened the door and gestured for him to come in.
Seeing her signal, Kojou didn't hesitate. He opened the gate, walked through the beautiful garden, and made his way to Asagi.
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"...What is going on here?" Kojou whispered nervously to Asagi as they sat in front of a man who was at least a hundred times scarier than Voban.
"That's my dad. When he heard we were dating, he insisted on meeting you. The moment he found out you were coming, he wouldn't take no for an answer," Asagi whispered back, equally tense about introducing her boyfriend to her father.
"So, you're Akatsuki-kun then," the man said, scrutinizing Kojou with sharp eyes. "I'm Aiba Sensai, Asagi's father. Nice to meet you, Akatsuki-kun."
"It's an honor to meet you, Aiba-san. I'm Akatsuki Kojou, and I'm privileged to be dating your daughter, Asagi," Kojou replied with a polite nod, a bit stiff. Even though he could face off against a dozen Heretic Gods with a confident smile, being in front of his girlfriend's father had him genuinely nervous.
And then—Aiba Sensai dropped a bombshell that left both Kojou and Asagi in complete shock.
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