Chapter 52 - Relationship and Entrance

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A week has passed since the exam which I completed with satisfactory results.

I was currently in my room in the Pheles mansion in the Capital facing mirror.

"...."

I saw and examine my reflection from head to toe.

Currently I am wearing a black noble suit that looks quite luxurious.

"Nn. Pretty good."

After I felt that I was neat enough, I gave a small nod.

Then I heard a knock on the door.

*knock knock!*

And after I saw through the reflection of the mirror who was knocking, I saw Sakuya-san standing at the door which had been open from the start.

"Rey-sama. It's time."

Sakuya-san said and I then gave a small nod.

"Ah. I got it."

I then turned around and walked to the door towards Sakuya-san.

"Rey-sama, you look handsome and elegant."

Sakuya-san said and smiled at me.

"Thanks.... You also look prettier than usual, Sakuya-san."

I smiled and praised Sakuya-san, who even though she still wore her usual maid uniform, somehow she looked more perfect than usual.

"Fufu.... Thank you for the compliment, Rey-sama."

Sakuya-san chuckled slightly and then took a step closer to me.

"Rey-sama, please excuse me...."

Sakuya-san said and then she stretched her hands to the collar of my suit.

"Sakuya-san, I think I'm quite neat already?"

I asked a little confused.

And Sakuya-san answered while "tidying" the collar and shoulders part of my outfit.

"Indeed. But I did this because it is my duty to pay attention to my master's appearance and image.... Apart from that, it is also because myself really want to do this."

"You're just like a wife, Sakuya-san...."

"Fufufu.... If Rey-sama doesn't mind, I don't mind either."

Sakuya-san chuckled and answered with a smile.

I twitched the corners of my lips slightly.

"Uhh.... I think it's still too early for that."

I said with a wry smile.

"Sure.... But I think I will be quite satisfied as a concubine because I also like being Rey-sama's maid... Alright. Now you're good, Rey-sama."

Sakuya-san smiled at me and then turned around and walked.

"...."

I was a little silent looking at Sakuya-san who walked away.

"Hah~...."

I sighed then walked after Sakuya-san.

I certainly don't hate Sakuya-san.

Even if I was asked whether I like her or not, my answer is of course I like her.

No.

Not only Sakuya-san, I even like Scathach-sama and Kulshedra-san.

But if asked if I love them, then my answer is.... Yes, I guess?

After all, we have spent several years together and they are the people closest to me and the people who always look out for me.

But I think my feelings of love for them now are only familial love.

I considered them as my new family at a time when I, who could be said to be still a child who should still be in the warmth of family, had actually lost all my biological family.

Even so....

"I think.... I don't really mind either...."

I said softly and I also felt that my face felt a little hot.

Yes, I think I also wouldn't mind if we became Family in a deeper sense.

But that's still later.

After all, I'm only twelve years old now.

"...."

Sakuya-san seemed to stop walking for a split second but then continued walking as usual.

And she didn't look back at me, but I'm sure she smiled.

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After Sakuya-san and I arrived in the living room, I saw Kulshedra-san and Scathach-sama sitting on the sofa.

"You're taking too long, My Master."

Kulshedra-san said to me with a complaining face.

"What do you mean taking too long.... Isn't it only half an hour?"

I said while protesting a little.

And besides, half an hour is quite quick compared to women who usually spend up to an hour or two choosing clothes, dressing up, and the like.

"But I got sleepy waiting for you."

"That's just your excuse for your laziness, Kulshedra-san."

I said to Kulshedra-san while slightly shrugged my shoulders.

Then I asked Scathach-sama.

"Scathach-sama, do you really not want to come?"

Yeah. At dinner last night, she said that she didn't want to come with us to my promotion ceremony.

That's why, even though Kulshedra-san is currently wearing an elegant dress and her face is also more beautified with make-ups, Scathach-sama still looks casual with the beige knitted sweater-dress she wears.

Scathach-sama then gave a small nod.

".... Nn. I don't like noisiness and events like that."

Scathach-sama said while frowning slightly.

I just sighed.

"Hah~.... As you wish. I can't force you either."

To be honest, I was a little disappointed because she didn't want to come.

But it can't be helped.

My master is someone who doesn't like being flashy and socializing.

"Well, at least you can watch it on television."

I said to her again.

And Scathach-sama nodded again slightly.

".... I know."

Kulshedra-san then stood up from the sofa and I said my leave.

"Then.... We'll go first."

".... Yeah."

After my conversation with Scathach-sama finished, Sakuya-san, Kulshedra-san, and I headed outside.

And when I arrived outside the mansion, I saw a limousine and several sedans and jeeps in the yard.

I also saw Mephisto-jiisama standing near the limousine and seemed to be talking to someone who seemed to be a coordinator.

Previously, Mephisto-jiisama said that we would go to the ceremony hall near the palace in a limousine because those who would receive promotion to High-class would be treated like VVIP guests.

And those several sedans and jeeps are escort and security vehicles.

"Ah, Rey. Are you ready?"

Mephisto-jiisama looked and smiled at me.

I gave him a small nod.

"Nn."

"Then let's get in."

I nodded again and then got into the limousine and sat down. Then followed by Kulshedra-san, Sakuya-san, and Mephisto-jiisama who was the last to enter and close the car door.

And about a minute later, our group of cars started moving.

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After about half an hour, the limousine we got into stopped.

"We have arrived."

Mephisto-jiisama said to me.

I then looked out the window and I saw a building that looked majestic on the outside with a red carpet leading straight from the side of the road where the limousine we were riding in stopped to the entrance of the hall.

And I also saw people who looked like reporters on both sides of the red carpet which had been restricted and guarded by several people dressed in black suits.

Then, I heard Mephisto-jiisama ask.

"Rey, you haven't forgotten about what I said earlier, right?"

While on the trip, Mephisto-jiisama explained several things to me about what would be done at this ceremony.

"Yes."

I gave a small but firm nod.

Mephisto-jiisama smiled at me.

"Good.... Let's go."

After that, the four of us one by one got out of the limousine.

And we were immediately greeted with flashes of light from the reporters' cameras.

I frowned a little because I felt uncomfortable with the glare of the camera flash. But I remained calm and walked on the red carpet following Mephisto-jiisama.

And after we climbed the stairs, we arrived in front of tall, luxurious, double doors.

The door was still closed and on both sides of the door there are two people who seemed to be guards and in front of the door there was a man dressed in a suit.

"Welcome, Lord Mephisto Pheles, Lord Rey Rofocale, and Ladies."

The man said and then placed his right hand on his chest and bowed to the four of us.

The two guards also saluted.

And after they finished saluting, Mephisto-jiisama gave a small nod.

Then, the man turned around and the two guards moved to hold the door handle.

"Rey, get ready."

Mephisto-jiisama said briefly and I nodded slightly then taking a breath and puffed out my chest slightly.

Then, the two guards slowly pushed the door handle and the magnificent door opened wide.

Then the servant called out,

"Lord Mephisto Pheles and Lord Rey Rofocale have arrived!!!!"

After the servant called out, in the hall that looked spacious with a layout similar to a church with rows of chairs and a platform or altar at the end of the room, I saw maybe more than a hundred guests present looked towards the door where we were and then stand up.

Previously, Mephisto-jiisama said that for a High-class promotion ceremony like this time, the guests present and allowed to enter the hall are the Devil Kings, Noble Devil Family Heads, Devil Elders, and the family or relatives of the recipient of the promotion to the High-class title. Apart from them, usually there are also other guests such as certain invited guests and also family or relatives brought by the guests themselves.

That's why some of them were people who were familiar to me because they were people who came to watch my exams before.

"...."

After his task was completed, the servant bowed and then moved aside.

And then Mephisto-jiisama walked into the hall with me walking side by side with him while Sakuya-san and Kulshedra-san were behind us.

And after arriving at the front row of seats, Mephisto-jiisama and the three of us sat in several empty seats that had been prepared for us.

And not long after, the ceremony began.

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