ALL NOVEL Chapter 11: A Nun’s Plea and a Devil’s Dilemma
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Badr couldn't help but tilt his head slightly. "...Just you alone?"
Although he didn't say it directly, his meaningful look and the context of their conversation made Sakurajima Mai understand immediately.
She stepped on Badr's foot and calmly replied, "Yes, it's just me. Is there a problem with me visiting the aquarium alone?"
"No problem. Mai, your foot."
Badr lowered his head and looked at Sakurajima Mai's beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings.
Sakurajima Mai gave him a sharp look.
"Add 'Senpai' to that."
"...Mai-Senpai, your foot."
The girl didn't move her foot but instead pressed down a little more complicated, her expression still calm as she asked, "What's wrong with my foot?"
Badr had no choice but to look away and said woodenly, "I hope you can step on me more ruthlessly, Your Highness.
Sakurajima Mai: "...?"
Is this how the devil plays?
"So, do you think we should look there?" She impassively changed the subject.
"Based on the basic situation, the probability that it is there is quite low."
"Is it okay to just guess?" Sakurajima Mai asked calmly.
Badr remained calm and replied, "That makes sense, so even if the probability is low, we should still check it out and rule it out.
Sakurajima Mai nodded and looked at the clock, realizing it was getting late and there was no time left for today.
She turned to Badr, "Tomorrow is Saturday. Do you have time?"
The previously calm boy immediately showed an eager expression.
"I'm not dreaming, am I? This is the first time a girl has asked me out!"
Sakurajima Mai: "..."
To a professional like Mai, his little act seemed rather amateurish.
"It doesn't seem convincing at all."
She commented.
"...I guess I'm showing off in front of a master."
Badr had to contain his excitement.
He admitted that his acting skills were lacking compared to Mai's.
It was no surprise; his skills were far from being comparable to Mai's expertise.
"Well, so that you know, you're going in alone. I'll wait outside," Sakurajima Mai said with a touch of playfulness.
Badr immediately tilted his head and stretched the tone of his answer, "...Huh?"
Seeing Badr's confused reaction, Mai finally broke into a satisfied smile. "Just kidding."
The boy showed the whites of his eyes. "Is this your way of getting back at me for earlier? That's mean, Mai."
"Same to you."
With Mai's smile, Badr arranged the meeting place with her and then got up to leave.
"I'll be there on time tomorrow."
"Mm," Sakurajima Mai said with interest, "are you going to use that piece of paper to teleport back?"
"Curious? Then watch closely."
Under Sakurajima Mai's curious gaze, Badr stood in the living room, took a breath, bent his legs slightly, and seemed ready to jump.
Just when Mai thought Badr would jump and disappear, he jumped slightly, walked directly to the door, opened it, and left.
Sakurajima Mai: "...?"
Watching Badr's back disappear into the corridor, Sakurajima Mai stood there momentarily, then closed the door with a blank expression.
Is this guy... crazy?
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On his way home, Badr was also worried.
After all the trouble he'd gone through to get summoned, he hadn't expected the difficulty to be so high right from the start.
Sigh, they say that life is full of disappointments, but why is it still so frustrating even as a devil?
Well, it is customary to encounter some difficulties; you should keep a good attitude.
Think about the details carefully; maybe he can devise some solutions.
As Badr walked home, he thought about Sakurajima Mai's earlier words.
Just as he was deep in thought, a figure suddenly appeared around the corner before him, and the two collided.
"Ah..."
The figure staggered back two steps and sat down on the ground, softly crying.
It was a girl's voice.
Badr reacted quickly and reached out.
"I'm sorry."
"Ah... I should be the one to apologize."
The girl replied quickly, taking Badr's hand and standing up.
It was then that Badr noticed the girl's unusual clothing.
This is... a nun's habit?
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The girl in front of him was indeed wearing a nun's habit, but it was more casual in style.
Such everyday nun's clothing isn't too conspicuous; Badr recognized it by the religious symbols embroidered on it.
The girl wore a pure white veil, revealing her golden hair. Her eyes were pure and clear, her face delicate and beautiful, like a perfect work of art created by divine hands.
A single glance seemed to bring a sense of holiness.
Extremely pure...
Badr's eyes narrowed as he noticed the holy cross pendant hanging from the girl's chest.
As expected... she's from the church.
Badr's instincts warned him.
He was a devil now, and this girl was from the Church. Was she an enemy?
Looking at the girl who had stood up, Badr said nothing and stepped back.
"Um..."
The girl looked at Badr with an embarrassed expression. "I seem to be lost... Could you please help me?"
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...Did I hear that right? Are you sure you want to follow a devil?
By the way, how much can a church nun sell for?
Waiting online is very urgent.
"Is this your first time in Shinto?" Badr asked quietly.
"Yes, I'm a new nun, assigned here by the church... I'm not familiar with this place at all. Um... sorry for the trouble. Almighty Lord, please bless this kind gentleman before me."
The girl bowed respectfully.
Badr could see her innocence, purity, and devotion in just a few sentences.
There was no way to fake such a display.
He thought that angels and fallen angels were all hypocritical and corrupt, but that wasn't entirely true.
However, since he was a devil, it's best not to get involved with her and send her on her way.
Badr thought about it and said casually:
"I know where the church is. I'll take you there."
"That's wonderful, thank you!"
The girl smiled happily, her big eyes curving into crescent moons.
The church was in the direction close to Badr's home, so after walking with the girl for a while, he was almost home.
He pointed in the direction of the church. "You'll see the church at the intersection ahead. Just keep going straight, and you'll get there. I won't take you all the way."
"Thank you so much! I'm truly blessed to have met such a kind person right when I arrived at Shinto. Thank you, almighty God."
...Who are you calling kind?
Use words like insidious, deceitful, or despicable to praise me.
Badr complained inwardly but nodded calmly. "No need to thank me. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Then she remembered something and said hastily:
"Oh, right, I'm Asia Argento. Just call me Asia. I still don't know your name."
"I'm Badr."
"Mr. Badr... I will remember and pray to the Lord for you."
Asia's gentle smile and words made Badr feel desperate.
Are you praying to the Lord for a devil like me?
I appreciate it...
"Thank you, Asia."
As he watched the pure, golden-haired girl leave, Badr thought.
A new nun from the church?
She shouldn't have much influence.
She didn't seem like the type to cause trouble.
To be safe, I should find a way to inform Rias about her.
Badr withdrew his gaze and turned toward his home.
He needed to rest early tonight; tomorrow promised to be eventful.
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The next day.
Badr woke up on time, insisted by the alarm clock. After thirty minutes, he finally overcame his laziness and got out of bed.
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