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Alex wakes up feeling groggy, he looks around and sees Tiamat. He asks how long he was unconscious, and Tiamat tells him it was only three hours. Tiamat approaches Alex and kneels down to ask to become his familiar. Alex accepts, feeling a bit confused. Tiamat sensing his confusion tells him that he passed the test and asks him to check his body.

Alex moves away from Tiamat and concentrates mentally. After one minute, wings grow on his back, claws appear on his hands, his originally black eyes turn blue with a slit in them, and a strong concentration of magic emanates from his body.

Seeing all these changes, Alex feels happy. He punches the ground, causing a curtain of dust and leaving a crater in the soil. He concentrates mana in his right hand and shoots it into the sky, tearing through the clouds. Alex conducts some more tests to test his powers, then stops to talk to Tiamat.

Alex asks, "Now that you are my familiar, how did you know about my powers and what I had done?" Tiamat replies, "Master, while I was resting here in the forest, I felt a magical power that I had never felt before. I became curious and went to investigate. That was when I found you creating monsters. I found it interesting and followed you to see what you would do. That was when you ordered the killing of Ddraig's host."

Alex asks, "Why didn't you stop me? And how did I not notice you?" Tiamat says, "It's not the first time that a host of Ddraig died and it won't be the last. You didn't notice me because of my ability to hide my presence." After talking with Tiamat, Alex decides to go home and take Tiamat with him. Alex asks Yadrat to teleport him and Tiamat.

--------- Rias and Sona ---------

Rias asks, "Why did you make these changes to Alex's house?" Sona replies, "Alex and I made a marriage contract, so it's logical that I will live with him."

Rias says, "I want to break my marriage contract, and you are entering into one. Isn't it ironic?" Sona replies, "Not really. Alex is the perfect partner, but what about you? Alex told me that you are dating. When your contract with Riser ends, do you plan to continue with him?"

Rias replies, "Yes, I want to make this relationship work. If it doesn't work out, it's just a matter of ending it." Sona asks, "Do you know when Riser is coming?" Rias says, "Tomorrow." Sona asks, "What's your plan to deal with him?" Rias replies, "Be here and you will find out, but I can tell you that it will be very fun."

----------- Ayaka Kiryuu -----------

Ayaka was sad. Ever since she met Alex, she couldn't get him out of her head, but the days had passed and Alex had not come back to school. She thought today would be the same until the vice-president of the student council, Tsubaki, brought a blonde girl with her.

The girl went to the front of the class and timidly introduced herself as Asia Argento. The other students asked her questions, and when one of the boys asked where she lived, she answered, "in Alex's house." Ayaka, who had been feeling down, became excited and decided that she would become Asia's best friend.

----------- Alex -----------

When Alex returned home, he was once again impressed with the magic. His house, which had previously had three bedrooms, was now a huge mansion. Alex asked Tiamat to choose a room while he chose his own. Alex chose the largest room in the mansion. Alex created a gargoyle that had the power to create a shield around the mansion to prevent anyone from invading his home before going to sleep.

----------- Tiamat -----------

Tiamat lay in her new bed. She had spent most of her life in her dragon form, living in forests. The only thing that mattered to her was protecting her treasures and finding someone with whom she could share her lineage. Alex may not have known it, but now he was her most precious treasure and she would protect him.

----------- Sona and Tsubaki -----------

Sona tells Tsubaki, "Organize the girls who will move with me to Alex's house."

Tsubaki asks, "When do you plan to move in with him?" Sona replies, "After I speak with my sister, I should do it when the marriage contract with Rias ends and she breaks it."

Tsubaki asks, "Do you think Lady Serafall will accept it?" Sona says, "No one is forcing me, it's my decision, so she won't mind. And even if she did, it's too late now."

----------- Riser and Ravel -----------

Ravel asks, "Riser, why do you want to go there tomorrow? Rias doesn't even like you." Riser says, "All Riser wants to be is Riser. When Rias sees how strong and handsome Riser is, she'll beg Riser to marry her."

----------- Rias and Akeno -----------

Rias asks, "Do you think Alex will like this maid outfit?" Akeno says, "Do you think he'll prefer us being naked? Are you happy that tomorrow you'll finally be free of Riser?"

Rias says, "Yes, I'll finally be free of that arrogant worm. I just hope that now that I'm with Alex, my father won't come up with any more marriage contracts."

----------- Alex -----------

Alex woke up and went to pick up Asia from school. When he arrived at the gate, Asia was waiting for him, but she wasn't alone. Ayaka was with her. Alex went to Asia, who was talking to Ayaka, and when she saw Alex, she ran up to him and hugged him. Alex hugged her back and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Asia felt embarrassed, but did not push Alex away. Alex said, "Hi Ayaka, it looks like you became Asia's friend. Do you want to come to my house? Just to see where you need to go if you want to visit Asia." Ayaka gave a mischievous smile and said, "Sure, I'll come with you."