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  "We want to go to the food court too!" Akame and Kurome decred, following Roy. They weren't ied in shopping, but they couldn't resist the delicious food.

  Pandora, Athe, and Ilulu also joined Roy.

  Rias and the others had wao go shopping with Roy, but they had to ge their pns.

  Rias and Sona decided to explore the department store together.

  Roy, carrying Ophis, went to the food court with the others.

  "It smells so good! Ophis, do you want to try this?" Roy asked, pointing at a stall selling fried squid.

  "Yes," Ophis replied with a bnk expression.

  Roy was used to her otion. He ordered some for everyone.

  ...

  Meanwhile, Deep in the Underworld—In the Realm Of The Dead!

  The air was filled with the stench of decay, and ghosts drifted through the gloomy sky. The ground was littered with bones.

  A magic circle suddenly appeared.

  Several figures emerged from the circle.

  It was—Cao Cao and his group.

  "So this is the Underworld. It's quite unpleasant," Ge, the wielder of the [Dimension Lost], ented, adjusting his gsses.

  "It's your first time in the Underworld. It's normal to feel that way," Cao Cao replied with a smile. He seemed to be in a good mood.

  "Where is the person we're looking for?" Siegfried asked with a frown.

  "Don't worry, he's already here."

  Cao Cao's words fused the others.

  Just then, several figures holding scythes emerged from the ground.

  They were cloaked in bck robes, only their eyes, burning with an eerie blue fme, visible.

  These were the—Grim Reapers of the Underworld.

  "Humans—this is not your pce. Leave," a raspy voianded.

  "Excuse me, Grim Reapers, we would like to meet with your boss—Hades. Could you please inform him of our arrival?" Cao Cao requested politely.

  "Lord Hades is not someone you just meet whenever you want. Leave—or face death!" the Grim Reapers threatened.

  Cao Cao's smile vanished, repced by a cold expression.

  "I am Cao Cao, leader of the Hero Fa of the Chaade—Could you please inform Lord Hades of our preseherwise..."

  He released his powerful aura.

  He had made signifit progress in a short time.

  Cao Cao was ialented.

  The Grim Reapers were forced to their knees uhe pressure of his aura.

  "Y-Yes, We'll inform Lord Hades immediately."

  They could barely breathe.

  Cao Cao withdrew his aura, and the Grim Reapers vanished into the ground.

  ...

  Hades, upon learning of Cao Cao's arrival, granted him an audience.

  "Cao Cao, your power..." Hades was surprised.

  "Yes, Hades, I've got stronger," Cao Cao replied with a smug grin.

  He didn't even use an honorifidig that he no longer feared Hades.

  "Hahaha, as expected of a desdant of heroes. So, Cao Cao—what is your purpose here?" Hades asked, although he already had an idea.

  "We're here to propose a colboration. You must be ied in Ophis's power, aren't you?"

  "Ophis?" Hades's eyes lit up.

  "Yes, oal is to obtain Ophis's power," Cao Cao decred.

  "Obtain Ophis's power?" Hades couldn't help but reveal his greed.

  He had long coveted Ophis's power and even had a pn to deal with her.

  He had sealed the—Dragoer Samael deep within the Underworld.

  Samael was a grotesque creature with the upper body of a Fallen Angel and the lower body of a Dragon.

  He possessed a powerful curse that was lethal tons—even the Ouroboron God, Ophis.

  "But Ophis is currently uhe prote of the Fifth Maou..." Hades wasn't foolish. He knew about Roy's reputation and was wary of him.

  "Don't worry, Hades. We'll deal with that Maou. You just focus on Ophis and the others," Cao Cao assured him.

  Hades pondered his words.

  He felt that Cao Cao was overfident.

  But Hades, as the ruler of the Underworld—wasn't afraid of Roy either.

  With Cao Cao as a shield, even if Cao Cao failed, Roy wouldn't be able to harm him.

  Hades agreed to Cao Cao's pn.

  ...

  Meanwhile, Roy, who was enjoying snacks with Ophis and the others, suddenly sensed something.

  His [Authority] of Prophecy activated automatically.

  He saw a vision of Cao Cao and Hades's meeting—a smirk spreading across his face.

  "Iing."

  "What's iing, Roy?" Ophis asked curiously.

  "Nothing. Do you want this?" Roy offered her a pineapple bun with a smile.

  "Yes. Pineapple buns are delicious."

  Ophis nodded and took a bite.

  ...

  After a day of shopping, they returned home.

  Roy suggested returning to the Underworld. He had been in the world of Campione! for a long time and missed his sister—Grayfia.

  He also wao introduce his new servants to her.

  Rias and Sona agreed.

  They activated a magic circle and vanished from the mansion.

  The mansion was still protected by the sprites and elemental spirits, so they didn't have to worry about it.

  ...

  Underworld, the Lucifuge territory...

  Grayfia finished handling some matters and sat down—lost in thought.

  The castle was quiet, with few servants around.

  Grayfia often found herself with nothing to do but reminisce about her childhood with Roy.

  This only intensified her longing for him.

  She even sidered going to find him.

  But then she remembered the maiful and powerful servants he had and sighed.

  Perhaps all she could do was mahe family affairs and hope that he would return one day.

  Just then, Grayfia sensed something and her face lit up with joy.

  She rushed to the main hall.

  A magic circle appeared, and Roy and the others emerged from the ice-blue light.

  "Sister, we're back!" Roy excimed with a bright smile, seeing Grayfia waiting for them.

  "Wele back," Grayfia replied, a rare smile grag her usually stoic face.

  They went to the living room to rest.

  Roy introduced Luo Hao, Pandora, and the others to Grayfia.

  "Sister, you shouldn't stay cooped up in the castle all the time. How about I have Greyworth and the others hahe family matters for you?" Roy suggested.

  (Greyworth Ciel Mais—From Bde Dance)

  "That way, I take you to other worlds ime."

  Grayfia smiled.

  "So, do you agree?" Roy asked, mesmerized by her smile.

  Grayfia had always been a strid demanding figure in his mind. He rarely saw her smile.

  After all, he had experienced her harsh training firsthand.

  He hadn't seen her smile much throughout his life.

  "What's wrong?" Grayfia asked, notig his stunned expression.

  "It's just—I haven't seen you smile in a long time," Roy replied.

  Grayfia sighed inwardly. She had indeed been too harsh on him.

  She pulled Roy into an embrace. "I'm sorry for being so strict with you," she whispered.

  Roy nuzzled his face against her chest, enjoying the warmth and fort of her embrace.

  He inhaled her st, a blissful expression on his face.

  Grayfia blushed slightly, sensing his as.

  "Roy is like a child in front of Grayfia-sama," Akeno ented with a giggle.

  "Yes, yes! He's so cute right now," Asia agreed.

  "He's usually quite 'naughty' though!"

  "Yeah, so naughty!"

  Saya, Mine, and Cire had different opinions.

  "You all secretly enjoy it, don't you? You just want Roy to punish you. Don't think I don't know what his 'punishments' entail," Ri scoffed, gring at the three tsundere girls.

  "What are you talking about—Idiot?!"

  "We would never do that on purpose!"

  "Enjoy it? As if!"

  The three girls blushed aed.

  "Hmph." Riurned away, ign them.

  ...

  Roy pulled away from Grayfia's embrace.

  He then told her about his adventures in Campione World.

  Grayfia was fasated by his stories.

  They chatted until te at night before finally going to bed.

  After all, they had school tomorrow.

  ...

  Ihroom, Roy hummed a cheerful tune as he showered.

  He was happy to see Grayfia and had enjoyed cuddling with her.

  He blushed slightly, embarrassed that he had acted like a child in front of his sister.

  But he couldn't help it—Grayfia had raised him. She was both his sister and his mure.

  He couldn't fet the years of training she had put him through.

  Although it had been tough, and she had been strict, those were some of his most cherished memories.

  Suddenly—the bathroom door opened.

  Roy didn't mind. Rias and the others often came in to help him wash his back.

  He felt a pair of small hands scrubbing his back.

  He didn't pay much attention and tinued sh.

  But when he was almost done, he turned around to see who was helping him.

  "S-Sister?" he stammered in surprise.

  It was Grayfia!

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