Chapter 997 Preparation

To be honest, Duanmu Huai can fight a group of such demons with one hand, but this time, the reason why he chose to fight the demon is certainly not just to destroy it.

"Leave it to you! Mio! I will pull the monsters, and you will be responsible for output!"

Yes, this time Duanmu Huai regarded himself as the MT. His task was to pull the monsters and let Naruse Mio learn how to fight. Learning in a real battle is the fastest progress. Maria also agreed with Duanmu Huai's point of view.

"Do you want me to do it?!"

Looking at the terrifying monster in front of her, Naruse Mio was a little nervous. After all, before her parents were killed, she was just an ordinary girl... huh?

The girl who had been living an ordinary life suddenly changed one day, her parents were killed, and she awakened the power hidden in her body. If she changed her gender, wouldn't she be the protagonist of a light novel?

Now Duanmu Huai will see if she has the potential to be the protagonist of a light novel.

"That's right!"

Duanmu Huai waved the war hammer casually, blocking the attack of the stray demon on the opposite side, and nodded to Naruse Mio. And Maria also clenched her fists and looked at Naruse Mio.

"Come on! Master Mio, I have already taught you how to use magic!"

"Woo............"

Hearing Maria's words, Naruse Mio also raised her right hand, and soon, a bright red magic wave like a flame burst out from her body. Then, a lightning bolt shot out from the magic circle in front of her and blasted towards the stray demon in front of her!

"Woo wow!"

The stray demon obviously didn't expect that the delicate girl in front of her actually had such power. The bright red lightning radiated from Naruse Mio's hand and hit the stray demon directly, causing a thunder-like explosion. However, this stray demon was obviously not a weakling. After sensing Naruse Mio's magic, it also hurriedly dodged and tried to escape.

However, at this moment, Duanmu Huai was quick-witted and broke the stray demon's forelimb with a hammer, knocking it directly to the ground!

"Quick, get started, kill it!"

"This............"

"Just think about how many people this demon has eaten!"

Seeing that Naruse Mio was still hesitant, Duanmu Huai also shouted angrily.

"It is a demon who enjoys killing and eating people, just like the demon who killed your parents!"

"And the demon who killed my parents............"

Hearing this, Naruse Mio recalled the nightmare again, the figure of the demon who easily played with and killed her parents... At this moment, the bright red magic power on her body shone more and more. Then Naruse Mio raised her hand again and aimed at the rogue demon in front of her.

"Go to hell!"

Accompanied by Naruse Mio's roar, the next moment, a bright red ball of light flew out from her hand and hit the huge body of the rogue demon directly.

"Oh oh oh oh!!"

The moment the rogue demon was hit by Naruse Mio's red light ball, it screamed in pain, and then its body began to squeeze, deform, and twist, as if it was crushed by some invisible powerful existence. It gradually began to decompose and break, and disappeared completely after a moment.

"This is the power of Lord Wilbert! Lord Mio has indeed inherited this power!"

Seeing this scene, Maria cheered immediately, while Naruse Mio stared blankly at the floor in front of him, looking like he didn't know how to react—there was nothing there now.

"Well done."

Duanmu Huai also came over at this time and patted Naruse Mio on the head.

"That's what you should do. Remember, there is no mercy in battle. Although I know it may be difficult for you to accept this. But no matter what, the only thing you can do now is to keep going. Remember, your parents are dead. They died to protect you. And all you can do is not let their sacrifice go to waste. Maybe you hate fighting, but if you don't fight, you will be killed. At that time, your parents' sacrifice will be meaningless and worthless. Do you understand?"

"……………………"

Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Naruse Mio lowered her head and looked at her hands. Then she raised her head and nodded vigorously at Duanmu Huai.

"I understand, uncle."

After the "big cleaning", Duanmu Huai and his group moved into this mansion that was almost free. Fortunately, most of the furniture of the previous owner is still there. At present, there are only three people living in this house, so there is no need to make it too complicated. Of course, for Naruse Mio, she was a hundred percent unwilling to live in such a haunted house, but Duanmu Huai said, "You are the eldest lady of the demon clan, why are you afraid of ghosts?" and under the persuasion of Wan Liya, she finally nodded and agreed.

Of course, Naruse Mio did not forget to complain to Duanmu Huai, which made her look like a big villain... After all, she is now a demon clan, and she lives in a haunted house. It's weird no matter how you look at it, isn't it?

Duanmu Huai just laughed and didn't say anything. Facts have proved that his method is still effective. Although Naruse Mio still cares a little about living in a haunted house, at least she won't stare at the ruins of her house for a whole day like before.

Having the energy to complain means that she is walking out of the shadow in front of her.

Of course, she and Wan Liya also transferred to the Juwang Academy where Duanmu Huai was. In fact, Wan Liya had originally refused this. She also proudly took out a driver's license and claimed that if a policeman came to ask her why she didn't go to school, she would say that she was an adult... Duanmu Huai directly punished Wan Liya with an iron fist and beat her back completely.

You come to school obediently and you are not allowed to go anywhere!

But before that, Duanmu Huai still has a problem to solve.

"Hey........."

Looking at the sign of "Mystic Research Society" in front of him, Duanmu Huai sighed silently, then knocked on the door, and soon, Rias's voice came from the door.

"Is it Mr. Duanmu? Please come in."

"Sorry to bother you."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai pushed the door and walked into the Mystic Research Society. Unlike before, there were only Rias and Himejima Akeno in the club office at this time, and the other three were not there. Rias sat behind the desk and looked at Duanmu Huai with curiosity.

"Teacher Duanmu, what do you want to talk to me about? Have you changed your mind and decided to become my retainer?"

"That's impossible, just give up."

Duanmu Huai decisively refused... Then he looked at Rias.

"Actually, I do have something I want to ask you for help."

"Wow... You just rejected my invitation, and now you still want to ask me for help?"

Hearing this, Rias's expression was somewhat speechless.

"Teacher Duanmu, you are so domineering... But what exactly is it that made you come to me?"

"I remember you said that you are a high-ranking demon from hell, right? Are you considered a noble?"

"Of course, our Gremory family is a famous family with a long history... What's the problem?"

"Hey... It's a long story..."

Duanmu Huai sat on the sofa, and Himejima Akeno hurriedly handed him tea. While drinking tea, Duanmu Huai told Rias what happened in the past few days. After listening to Duanmu Huai's story, Rias couldn't hide her shock.

"I have heard about the situation of the Wilbert family, but I remember that after the death of the chief of the Wilbert family, his younger brother should be in charge of the family now... I see, I didn't expect that Lord Wilbert actually has a daughter who stayed in the human world..."

"Anyway, I live with her now, and she will come to the Juou Academy to study next. Aren't you both demons? It should be okay to help take care of her."

"Hmm..."

Rias was silent for a moment.

"It's not impossible... But I am from the Gremory family, and she is the heir of the Wilbert family. And from what you said, they are fighting internally because of the right of inheritance. Frankly speaking, as a member of the Gremory family, I don't think I am suitable to participate in the internal affairs of other families."

"That's not a problem."

Duanmu Huai shook his head.

"I just hope you can help her with club activities."

"Club?"

"Yes."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai pointed to the club in front of him.

"The transfer student wants to join the club. As the director of the Mystic Research Club, it should be okay for you to help the newcomer, right?"

"……………………Do you think this statement will work?"

Faced with Duanmu Huai's rogue answer, Rias was speechless. Indeed, if it was a relationship between two members of a superior demon family, there might be political problems. But as a student, Naruse Mio transferred to Kuoh College, joined the Mystic Research Department, and was instructed by the director. This is the student's duty, and no one can say anything, right?

Of course, that's what she said, but everyone knows what the situation is.

"The Wilbert family will not agree with you."

"Don't worry, they have to agree even if they don't agree."

At this point, Duanmu Huai snorted coldly.

"I will give them an offer they can't refuse."

"To be honest, I'm really curious, teacher, why do you have to get involved in this muddy water."

Rias picked up the teacup and drank a sip of red tea, and looked at Duanmu Huai curiously again.

"To be honest, whether it's our Gremory family or the Wilbert family, it's our own problem among the demons. Teacher, you are just a human, why do you have to intervene in this? And according to what you said, isn't Miss Naruse Mio just your neighbor? But what you did for her is more than what a warm-hearted neighbor should do."

"If you want to ask me if I like her, of course I do. After all, she is pretty and cute, and has a good figure."

Duanmu Huai didn't care about Rias's inquiry at all, and spoke directly.

"But the main problem is that I'm already involved."

"What do you mean?"

"Just now I told you that a demon attacked Naruse Mio and killed her parents. Didn't I kill that demon to save her?"

"That's right."

"Well... I later found out that the guy's name is Zolgear. He seems to be quite famous among you demons?"

"………………Pah!"

The teacup in Rias's hand fell directly to the ground and shattered, and she stared at Duanmu Huai blankly, with a look of disbelief on her face.

"Wait, wait, are you saying... you killed Marquis Zolgear!?"

"Yes, an old man with horns and a very arrogant look. Judging from your reaction, he is indeed very famous among the demons?"

"More than famous!"

At this moment, Rias almost jumped up!

"Marquis Zolgear is one of the few remaining demon clan veterans in the three-way war, and he has a very strong attainment in ancient magic... Even the current demon king respects him...!"

"Oh, that looks pretty bad."

Duanmu Huai remained calm, put down the teacup, and spread his hands to Rias.

"So you see, I have been involved."

"……………That's true, but it is not certain that you must have eliminated Marquis Zolgear himself, it may also be his clone or a deception..."

Rias let out a long breath and sat back in the chair.

"I will investigate this matter. I have to say... Teacher, you are really brave..."

"It's just so-so, the third in the world, so is it settled?"

"... I can only say that I will consider it and make a decision."

"That's fine."

Duanmu Huai stood up and nodded to Rias.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I'll take my leave first."

After saying this, Duanmu Huai walked out of the Mysticism Laboratory, and Rias watched Duanmu Huai disappear from his back, and then looked at Himejima Akeno next to him with a serious expression.

"Akino, go investigate the situation of this matter immediately, the Wilbert family, and Zolgear..."

"Yes."

"Ah..."

After giving the order, Rias sighed and lay down on the table.

"Teacher... really knows how to give me difficult questions..."

Then, she murmured to herself and said.