The Sekirei’s Covenant

"Mariya-senpai!"

The group arrived at the airport, where a beautiful young girl was already waiting. It was the miko Yuri. Shizuka excitedly waved to greet her.

Because they were traveling together, Yuri wasn't wearing her usual school uniform or miko outfit today. With her pure temperament and beautiful face, the light blue long dress made her look like a fairy among lotuses.

Though just standing there, she attracted many admiring glances from passersby. The girl blushed and lowered her head, seeming a bit shy.

"Yuri, sorry to keep you waiting!"

"Hehe, Yuri looks really beautiful today!"

Carrying Athena, Sora stepped forward. Even he couldn't help but show a hint of admiration in his eyes and praised her generously.

"Thank you…"

Her blush deepened as she replied softly.

Having been stared at by passersby, she regretted dressing so beautifully today. But hearing Sora's praise made her feel sweet inside, making it all worthwhile.

"Kusanagi-san, Erica-san, Arianna-san, and Lady Athena…"

After greeting the others, who were already very familiar, there was no awkwardness. The girls quickly started chatting and playing.

Yuri alone was already eye-catching, and with Erica and the others, all were absolutely adorable beauties. Seeing the admiring gazes, a certain someone's small vanity was greatly satisfied.

Hehe, see? These are all mine. Envy me!

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's board quickly. If you stay here any longer, you'll be surrounded."

Seeing the eager looks of the crowd, Sora said to the girls with a helpless expression.

Just looking is fine, but some were staring without letting go. Hey, if you keep staring, there will be a charge!

Hearing this, the girls suddenly realized all the eyes were on them—envy, desire, jealousy… Except for Erica, who was used to this, the others blushed deeply and didn't dare to linger. They quickly picked up their luggage and headed to security.

After the girls went in, Sora didn't follow immediately. Instead, he took out his phone and made a call:

"Hello, construction company? I have something to ask you…"

After saying a few words to the other end of the phone, Sora hung up with a satisfied look on his face.

He put the phone back in his pocket and saw Athena, who was being held in one arm, staring at him with a pair of big, watery eyes, unblinking.

"What are you looking at? Don't you dare go tattle to Shizuka, or I'll cut off your rations!"

After giving Athena a small threat, Sora didn't bother paying attention to the little girl anymore. He picked her up and headed toward the group of women.

"Damn you, Kusanagi Sora! How dare you threaten me with my own tribute! Just you wait, one day I will get my revenge!"

"Hmph, I can feel that day isn't far off…"

With a twitch at the corner of her eye, the little girl thought bitterly…

…

Italy, Milan, Headquarters of the "Bronze-Black Cross" —

"It's the Heraneion, and it's gathering and storing the essence of water and earth from the entire island of Sardinia. This is going to be troublesome!"

"The Heraneion shares the same origin as the previously appearing Gorgoneion. If we can find the Gorgoneion, maybe there's a way."

"The Gorgoneion was taken back by the heretic goddess Athena. Ever since Athena was defeated by that King Kusanagi, the Gorgoneion has disappeared without a trace."

"Looks like this matter is beyond our capability. We need to ask the Demon Kings for help."

"Marquis Voban, Cult Leader Luo Hao, Madame Aisha, the Black Prince, and even the Holy Guardian from Los Angeles are unlikely to intervene. The only options left are Lord Salvatore and that King Kusanagi."

"Then let's go with Lord Salvatore. He's our ally and shouldn't refuse. As for that King Kusanagi, although he might be able to help, owing a favor to a Demon King isn't easy."

"Agreed…"

…

Standing below, quietly listening to these old-timers of the organization argue back and forth, Liliana frowned but said nothing.

Lord Salvatore? Although the Sword King's strength is unquestionable, his reckless personality that often causes trouble without realizing it makes him seem somewhat unreliable!

As for that King Kusanagi, although in some ways he rivals Lord Salvatore the Sword King, and seems unusually greedy and wicked when it comes to women, he is more trustworthy.

At least, that's how Liliana feels as a knight.

Seemingly recalling something, she glanced at the silver-glimmering ring on her hand, a faint blush rising on the girl's face…

…

Location: Sardinia Island —

Returning to this place again, Sora couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia.

It was here that he met Erica, fought the war god Verethragna, and became a god slayer. This place could be called the origin of all fate.

Of course, it was also here that he formed a fateful bond with a certain unscrupulous witch…

Thinking of that charming and always tempting enchantress, well, Sora admitted he was a bit excited, sweat dripping…

"Little devil brother, big sister missed you so much!"

The familiar and coquettish voice appeared just as Sora was thinking about that unscrupulous witch. Unexpectedly, she showed up!

His eye twitched. She actually used flying magic to descend from the sky in broad daylight, not afraid of being seen. Do you have to be so excited?

"Ugh… Great Witch, someone's watching! Let go of me!"

His head was being pressed and rubbed against that pair of proud breasts by the unscrupulous witch. Although Sora felt it was quite nice, sensing the murderous glare from his sister Shizuka behind him, he could only helplessly suppress the burning feeling in his heart for now.

Although they hadn't seen each other for almost a year, they kept in touch every few days by phone… cough, just keeping in contact. And time seemed to have no effect on this great witch; she showed no signs of aging.

Hmm, her figure was still slender and still so charming…

…

"Onii-chan, who is this woman?!!"

Gritting her teeth, Shizuka stepped forward to stand between Sora and Zola, her expression dark and scrutinizing as she asked Sora.

This hopelessly fallen Onii-sama, he already had Sister Erica, and Mariya-senpai, and he didn't say anything, but who is this suddenly appearing woman?!

For some reason, the thought of more and more women around Sora made Shizuka feel an intense sourness in her heart…

Not only Shizuka, but even the miko Yuri looked resentful. Besides herself and Erica, there were other women around Sora…

…

"Oh my, you must be Shizuka, right? Just as little devil brother said, you're really cute!"

"My name is Zola, Lucretia Zola. Like that knight lady Erica Blandelli, I'm also your sister-in-law!"

"Well, of course, I'd be even happier if Shizuka calls me 'big sister' from now on!"

Seemingly not caring at all about the little girl's wary and defensive expression, the unscrupulous witch happily rubbed Shizuka's little head and spoke to herself.

And what did this woman just say? She's also a sister-in-law like Sister Erica?

Still forgetting to push away the unscrupulous witch's thieving hands, Shizuka felt her head turn to mush and blankly looked at Sora beside her.

"Ahem! Yes, Shizuka, she is also your sister-in-law."

Besides Erica, who was already smiling knowingly, seeing the other women looking at him with questioning eyes for confirmation, Sora cleared his throat and replied with a shameless expression.