Time passed bit by bit, and soon the sky approached dusk.
In the Student Council office.
Abel stared wide-eyed at the crow with a bow on its head.
That's right, this crow was Kanae's Kasugai Crow, "Kuro." When he had left the Demon Slayer world, he had casually thrown it into the Kamui Dimension, and he had just released it.
"Tell me, how did my things end up like this?"
Abel pointed at the various fruits on the desk, many of which had been pecked, and said somewhat helplessly.
These were all fruits unique to the Underworld, and some were even poisonous.
Ever since he had Kamui, Abel had stuffed everything he had into it, and he had forgotten to take this Kasugai Crow out after putting it in.
Now, the Kasugai Crow in front of him wasn't poisoned to death. Instead, it ate itself into a demonic beast, which was ridiculous.
"Hmph. Of course, I was hungry. Besides, what's wrong with eating them?"
Kuro glanced at Abel, finished speaking, and flew to Kanae's shoulder to stand. It was hard to imagine a gentle Kasugai Crow turning into this.
Abel feigned anger, saying, "Hey!"
"Alright, Abel, don't be angry."
Kanae comforted Abel, then kissed him on the corner of his lips.
Kuro covered its head with its wings.
Young birds should not see.
Kanae said, "Alright, Kuro, apologize to Abel."
Hearing Kanae's words, Kuro refused and objected, "No, and I object to this marriage."
Abel had stuffed it into that place without the sun for an unknown period, whether it was ten days or half a month. If it hadn't been able to find food, it would have starved to death long ago.
What's wrong with eating some fruit? What's wrong with objecting to the marriage?
"Objection overruled."
With that, Kanae flicked Kuro on the head.
Then, one person and one bird began to squabble.
After a while, Abel stopped the person and the bird. "Alright, since you little fellow have already become a demonic beast, then Kanae won't need to go to the Familiar Forest tonight."
"So, Kanae, you should make a contract with Kuro." Abel said simply.
After all, having a partner who was already perfectly harmonized meant there was no need to find a new one.
"What should I do?" Kanae asked Abel in confusion.
Then Abel explained to Kanae, and Kuro listened in from the side.
After a while.
"Let's begin."
"Mm."
Kanae looked at Kuro standing on the ground, raised her right hand, and guided her demonic power.
"In the name of Kanae Kocho, I create a contract with you. You shall become my familiar. Respond to my contract."
As Kanae's words fell, she and Kuro were enveloped in pink light and fhe contract officially began.
After a while, as the light dissipated, Kanae and Kuro completed the contract.
Kuro was a little curious about the current feeling. This feeling of establishing a connection with Kanae was really good.
"Hmph. I acknowledge you."
"I don't need your acknowledgment."
Abel flicked Kuro, who had flown to his shoulder, on the head.
They started arguing again.
As time passed, Miko entered with Hana and Asia.
Seeing that everyone was present, Abel spoke up, "Everyone, tonight is the night of the full moon. You have also graduated from your internship and become official low-class Devils. Later, we will go to the Familiar Forest with Rias and Sona to help Hana and Asia find familiars."
"Master, what is the purpose of a familiar?" Hana raised her hand and asked a question.
Abel took a sip of water and began to answer, "Familiars have many uses. In the future, things like flyers will be handled by your familiars. At the same time, familiars are also your partners in battle, and sometimes they will play different roles."
After listening to Abel's words, everyone understood.
Miko raised her hand and asked, "Why can't Kanae and I go?"
Abel continued, "Kanae has already made a contract. As for you, Miko, I have already made arrangements. Tomorrow, I will take you to make a contract. You are very familiar with that guy, you know."
Today's main focus was on Asia and Hana's familiars. As for Miko, she had a dog at home, so there was no need to worry about her not having a familiar.
"Abel-nii, what is your familiar?"
Listening to Asia's words, Abel said with a smile, "My familiar... Haven't you all been getting along very well at home?"
"Eh!?"
Everyone was confused.
Getting along every day?
Grayfia and Elsha were both Abel's Peerage, and there was only one person in the house who was not a part of Abel's Peerage.
"Tiamat is your familiar!?"
"That's right."
Everyone was a little bewildered. After all, no one had expected that Tiamat, who liked to lounge on the sofa playing games and watching dramas, and occasionally fed everyone, was actually Abel's familiar. The world was a bit too fantastical.
Abel raised his hand and summoned Tiamat.
"Abel, what do you need me for?"
With Tiamat's appearance, everyone believed that the blue-haired girl in front of them was Abel's familiar.
Abel explained, "Later, we need to go to the Familiar Forest to help Hana and Asia find familiars. We might need to trouble you a bit."
Tiamat agreed, "Go to the Familiar Forest to find familiars? No problem, I still have a lot of things I haven't taken. It's a good chance to go get them back together."
Now, Abel's team was all assembled.
Now, they just had to wait for Sona and Rias.
After a while, the magic circles representing Sona and Rias appeared before them.
"Good evening, Abel."
"Good evening."
"Sona, Rias, good evening."
Their voices arrived before they did, greeting them.
Sona brought Genshirou, and Rias brought Issei. The two walked out of their respective magic circles, and when they saw Tiamat, they felt relieved.
"Sona, Rias, where are Akeno and Tsubaki?"
Facing Abel's confusion, Rias did not hide anything. "They went to deal with Stray Devils, and since it's just to help Issei and Genshirou get familiars, there's no need to go together."
Hearing the answer, Abel nodded.
After a while, the bell rang.
This meant they could depart for the Familiar Forest.
Abel raised his hand, and white light enveloped everyone except Kanae and Miko.
"Kanae, Miko, I'll leave things here to you. See you later."
Destination: Familiar Forest!
The entire Student Council office emitted a dazzling light.
(End of Chapter)
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