The Sekirei’s Covenant

"That old geezer, finally scared away…"

Looking at the departing Marquis Voban, Sora let out a long sigh of relief. His previously fierce and dominant appearance instantly wilted, and he completely collapsed.

He was already greatly exhausted from the previous battle and had used the Golden Sword authority twice in a row. Sora's divine power was basically depleted. If old Voban had persisted a little longer, he might have discovered that this guy was completely a paper tiger.

"Sora! Sora! Are you okay?"

Seeing Sora collapse, Yuri on the side was greatly alarmed. She quickly held Sora and let him lean on her, her eyes teary, looking extremely worried.

"Hehe, as expected of my Demon King-sama, he managed to hold on until now before collapsing!"

"Oh King, this time you repelled the most ancient Marquis Voban, you're going to become famous!"

Erica's voice, with a carefree, laughing expression, seemed not worried about Sora at all.

"You damn girl, hurry up and come help me up!"

With the Miko-san's delicate body, leaning on her like this made it seem like she would collapse too. Sora was really worried he might accidentally hurt her by leaning too hard. He said to Erica with annoyance. As for defeating Marquis Voban and becoming famous, Sora couldn't care less. What's the point of being famous? Can you eat it?

Moreover, Sora didn't think there was anything to be proud of. If they had truly fought to the death, it was uncertain who would have won!

Of course, now with Yuri as his trump card, Sora no longer needed to fear anyone. Whether you were a god or a demon king, if anyone dared to provoke him again without knowing better, he would just summon thousands of golden swords and stab them to death!

"Hmph hmph, Yuri is so gentle, I think you're enjoying it quite a bit, King, why would you need me to do anything?"

Erica said with a slightly sour tone, not intending to come and help Sora up.

"Erica-san… Liliana-san… we… we…"

Hearing Erica's voice, Sora knew she wasn't actually angry, but just starting her occasional little girl antics again, no need to worry, it would pass. On the other hand, Yuri was flustered, thinking Erica was blaming her.

"Alright, Yuri, what are you so nervous about? With you joining, I can relax quite a bit. Our Lord Campione here isn't easy to serve, you know."

"Of course, there's one thing Yuri absolutely must not forget: you promised back then that you would treat me as your older sister! No matter how many women are by the King's side in the future, the throne of the First Queen will always belong to me, Erica Blandelli. This is absolutely unchangeable!"

Although she agreed to the matter between Yuri and Sora, Erica would absolutely not compromise on matters of principle. She is a proud and ambitious woman, so she made this point clear to Yuri from the very beginning.

Of course, while saying these words, Erica also intentionally or unintentionally glanced towards Liliana on the side, a sly glint flashing in her eyes. As for the meaning behind it, only the girl herself knew.

Although Sora was utterly speechless that Erica would even say such things to Yuri, he didn't say anything either. Erica is his knight, loyal to him, and loves him. Since she wants to be some kind of queen, then let her be one!

Although she has a bit of vanity, Erica is definitely a smart girl and wouldn't use her status as the First Queen to bully Yuri or the other women who might join in the future.

Of course, even if that brat lost her mind and dared to do that, Sora wasn't afraid. After all, he had plenty of ways to handle her.

Hmm, although it's a bit hard to say, that method is quite effective. Sora discovered this ever since he shared a room with Erica at night. Sweatdrop…

"Mm…"

Her face flushed red, her heart filled with endless shyness, the Miko-san whispered in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.

As a gentle and traditional girl, little sister Yuri didn't care about positions like queen or not queen. She simply wanted to be with Sora, no longer be a burden who couldn't do anything, and hoped to use her own strength to help him and stay by his side forever.

"Cough cough… Lord Kusanagi, things here are finished. Liliana Kranjcar must also return to the society to report and beg for forgiveness. Let us part ways here."

Liliana on the side stepped forward and bowed to Sora, the knight girl's face flushed red. Seeing that this evil Great Demon King not only had Erica but also wouldn't let go of the innocent Mariya Yuri. Feeling that she might be in danger if she stayed here any longer, she thought it best to leave quickly.

"Heh heh, since Miss Liliana is leaving, I won't keep you. I'm very grateful for Miss Liliana's help this time. If you encounter any difficulties after returning, give me a call. Although I, this Campione, am not much, as long as Miss Liliana needs me, I will definitely rush over."

Feeling that leaning on Yuri like that was quite rude, Sora tried hard to stand up straight, smiling gratefully at Liliana.

"Erica, you're an old friend of Miss Liliana. Go and see her off for me."

Turning his gaze to Erica on the side, Sora instructed.

"As you command, my King!"

"Hehe, it just so happens I also have some private words to say to Lily!"

With a playful smile, Erica's gaze fixed on Liliana, flashing with strange light. Like a mischievous vixen, she made Liliana feel a shiver down her spine, but she couldn't refuse.

Bowing to Sora and nodding to Yuri, Liliana braced herself and left with Erica.

Seeing the two girls leave, Sora leaned back onto Yuri. Having fought continuously all night, he was indeed exhausted.

The considerate Miko-san seemed to sense Sora's fatigue. She gently knelt on the ground, using her legs as a lap pillow for Sora's head, while gently stroking his messy hair.

Although a bit shy, the girl's heart was filled with a different kind of happiness and sweetness at this moment.

"I'm sorry, Yuri. I actually made the city so dilapidated and caused everyone a lot of trouble."

Opening his eyes, looking at the Miko's serene and gentle face, Sora said with an apologetic expression.

He felt so shameless. He clearly didn't feel the slightest bit of guilt in his heart, but he put on an apologetic and guilty look just to increase the Miko's favorability.

If it were the old Sora, he might not have been able to do it, but ever since a crack appeared in the seal in his mind, Sora found that he could do it, and he had to do it!

"No, I'm the one who should apologize. It's all because of me that Sora fought with the Marquis Voban and ended up like this…"

Seeing Sora's tattered and weak state, the Miko-san couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache, and her eyes turned red.

"Alright, everything is over. Yuri, don't blame yourself. No matter who it is, no matter the reason, I will absolutely not let anyone harm Yuri!"

"Because, Yuri is my girlfriend now."

Stroking the girl's face, Sora laughed with a smug expression.

"Mm…"

Her face flushed red. Although shy at heart, the girl had already opened her heart and wouldn't regret it.

"Oh, how awkward. I seem to have interrupted your little chat!"

Just then, an untimely voice rang out. Who else could it be but Miss Kaoru?!

Constantly monitoring the situation on the battlefield, seeing that Sora had truly repelled the powerful Marquis Voban, Miss Kaoru also let out a long sigh of relief. However, this young lady was in a super bad mood at the moment. As for the reason…

"Ah? Kaoru, when… when did you get here?"

As if a secret had been discovered, seeing the suddenly appearing Miss Kaoru, the Miko-san's face was flushed red and she spoke with a flustered expression. She was at a loss, wanting to let go of Sora, but seeing his weak state, she couldn't bear to.

"Hmph, when did I get here? You brat, you still have the nerve to ask! If I hadn't come, you probably would have been completely tricked by this scoundrel!"

She fiercely tapped Yuri's little head, and Miss Kaoru said with an annoyed expression.

"Hey hey, Miss Kaoru, you can eat medicine indiscriminately, but you can't speak indiscriminately! Yuri is my girlfriend now. If you try to sow discord between us again or bully my Yuri, be careful or I'll beat you up!"

Having no intention of getting up from Yuri's lap pillow, Sora instead said fiercely to Miss Kaoru. He didn't know what sudden madness had come over this young lady, but in Sora's opinion, she was probably jealous of him and Yuri, that old maid who can't get married!

"Heh heh, Yuri is your girlfriend? You really dare to say that! Then what about that vixen Erica?"

She was almost amused by this shameless guy, and Miss Kaoru said with a cold smile.

"She's also my girlfriend! Hmph, I'm a Campione. I can have as many girlfriends as I want. Can you control me?! Hurry up, this Campione is tired. First, take Yuri and me home, and then deal with the troublesome matters afterwards."

Towards Miss Kaoru, Sora also showed no politeness at all, acting completely unrestrained, ordering her around as if she were his subordinate.

He originally thought Miss Kaoru would obediently listen, after all, the status of a Campione was quite useful. However, the next moment Sora couldn't stay calm, because Miss Kaoru actually stomped down on him with a little foot—

"You scoundrel, go die for this lady!!!"

Our classmate Sora's miserable scream, Miss Kaoru's delicate roar, little sister Yuri's startled cries of dissuasion, continuously echoed over this ruined area…