Akeno: Don't Worry Asia!

Chapter 61 - Akeno: Don't Worry Asia!

"Did I say something wrong?"

Asia looked at Rias and the others, then Mahiro as if asking for help.

Her adorable face looked quite dazed.

Mahiro sighed, guessing that even she didn't know the consequences of her words just now.

This suddenly made his harem plan more complicated.

"No!"

Rias said, though her tone was a bit off.

She now believed what Mahiro had said about Asia's situation.

Nuns are generally abstinent because the moment they become nuns, they dedicate their lives to the Lord they believe in.

But Asia could say that she was Mahiro's lover with such straightforwardness.

This kind of straightforwardness is something other than what a typical nun can have.

Moreover, Asia's expression was too pure. A girl who can have such purity is naturally incapable of telling lies.

Rias thought she had some ability to see through people.

Except for Mahiro, who could hide like Akeno, she rarely missed one.

Therefore, she believed in Asia and that Asia had no relationship with the church anymore.

"However, did Mahiro-kun force you into this kind of relationship?"

Rias gave Mahiro a thoughtful look.

"No."

Asia shook her head vigorously.

She took a deep breath, her eyes full of firmness.

"I'm willing to be his lover."

"Mahiro-kun helped me when I was most helpless and took me in when I had nowhere to go, giving me a home."

"I'm very grateful to him. In addition, I don't know how else to repay him."

Asia showed a sad smile.

"So, do you like Mahiro-kun?"

Rias' eyes were more serious than ever.

"Yes. I like him!"

"Okay."

Rias sighed, looked at Mahiro, and smirked.

"Congratulations, Mahiro-kun."

"The feeling of being a hero saving the Damsel in distress must be nice, right, Mahiro-kun?"

Akeno looked at Mahiro lightly.

"Pervert!"

Koneko spoke blankly.

Mahiro really wanted to teach this loli a lesson.

"Asia, can you tell me where you got the word 'lover'?"

Mahiro coughed.

He didn't think that Asia, who lacked common sense, would know the meaning of the word 'lover.'

"It was told to me by some knowledgeable people on the Internet."

Asia's said with a look of gratitude.

"There are kind people on the Internet."

"They told me many things that I didn't know before."

Mahiro felt a little regretful in his heart.

He shouldn't have let Asia, a cutie, get in touch with the Internet so early.

This was not good; she had directly put him in trouble.

Seeing the depressed Mahiro, Rias laughed.

It was the first time she saw him depressed.

Rias didn't think there was anything wrong with Mahiro having different relationships.

"Okay, let's put the matter between you and Mahiro aside for now. Tell me about your situation before."

Rias said.

"Mahiro-kun told us that your past experience is a bit complicated, and I want to hear your specific situation."

Although, with Gremory's intelligence channels, she could easily find out about Asia's situation.

Rias wanted to hear directly from Asia because she was Mahiro's friend.

"Hmm,"

Asia nodded blankly with a weak smile on her face.

"Sit down and talk,"

Rias invited everyone to sit down.

Akeno made a cup of tea for everyone.

After that, Asia began to talk about her past experiences.

Asia Argento, born in Europe, was abandoned by her parents at birth and left at the door of a church.

The reason why her parents abandoned her is unknown, but Asia has never resented her parents.

Asia grew up under the nurturing of the nuns.

Since childhood, under the influence of the people around her and the environment, she became a devout believer in Christianity.

When Asia was eight years old, a power awakened in her body.

That power allowed her to completely heal the wounded.

Asia used this power to heal an injured puppy, which was accidentally seen by church personnel.

From then on, Asia's life changed.

Asia was brought to the headquarters of the Catholic Church and then promoted by the church as the Holy Maiden.

The church asked Asia to treat the ailments of visiting believers.

Because of this power, the name of the Holy Maiden spread and was worshipped in the church.

But, Asia's own will was ignored.

Nonetheless, Asia was grateful to the Lord (Biblical God) for giving her the ability to heal others.

However, one day.

Asia met a wounded Devil.

Because of her gentle personality, she couldn't let this wounded Devil go.

So, she treated this Devil.

And this scene was seen by church personnel who happened to pass by.

How could the Lord's power possibly heal a Devil?

For this reason, Asia was judged as a witch and feared and excommunicated by the church.

Fortunately, this was in modern society.

If it were ancient times, Asia would have likely been burned. With no place to go, Asia was taken in by the Fallen Angels.

That's when she met Mahiro.

"Bastards!"

Koneko couldn't help but abandon her previous bias against Asia after listening.

"What a pitiful child."

Akeno's expression softened.

She and Koneko, who were initially hostile to Asia, couldn't help but feel sorry for her after hearing about her experiences.

"Just because she treated a Devil, she was banished from the church."

Rias stared at Asia with a complicated expression.

"Asia, is it because you have a grudge against the church that you sought refuge with the Fallens?"

It was clear that Asia had been maltreated, having her life completely messed up because of the church's unfairness.

However, what surprised Rias was that Asia denied it.

"No, I'm grateful to them who raised me when I was abandoned and allowed me to grow up,"

Asia said sincerely.

"Although they abandoned me in the end, I don't resent them."

Rias was dumbfounded.

"She's just that kind!"

Mahiro sighed.

"Kindness is not a mistake,"

Rias didn't deny Asia's kindness.

"I like this child."

Mahiro breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, Asia, welcome to Kuoh Academy," Rias said, extending her hand.

"Thank you, thank you so much!"

Asia was stunned momentarily, then immediately stood up and bowed gratefully.

"This girl...."

Rias gently supported Asia.

"Since you're Mahiro-kun's friend."

"You're our friend too."

"Friend?!"

Asia was at a loss.

Despite being a bigwig in the church before, she had always felt lonely because she had no friends.

The people around her either worship her or see her as a tool.

Rias nodded.

"Do you know that we're devils?"

"Yes, Mahiro-kun told me before," Asia replied.

"So, can you treat us as friends after knowing who we are?"

Rias asked.

"If you don't mind, I hope you can be my friend."

Asia looked at Rias gratefully.

"Okay, we will be friends from now on."

"And besides Mahiro, we will also support you."

Rias smiled gently and looked at everyone.

"Everyone!!!"

Asia was moved to tears.

"I'm Rias Gremory, pleased to meet you."

"I'm Koneko Toujou. If you have any trouble in the future, just ask me. I will definitely help you."

"I'm Yuuto Kiba."

"I'm Akeno Himejima. You can count on me!"

"Thank you, everyone,"

Asia smiled.

There was no longer a gloomy look on her face.

Rias smiled, then took out her mobile phone and made a call.

After giving instructions to the person on the other side, she hung up and said.

"The application for Asia's admission has been completed. Now we just need to go through some formalities."

"By the way, which grade are you going to, Asia?"

Rias asked.

Asia tilted her head cutely.

"Can I be with Mahiro-kun?" Asia asked.

"Ohh! You want to be in Mahiro-kun's class?"

Rias smiled lightly and turned at Mahiro.

Mahiro shrugged.

"I think being in the same class as Koneko is better."

"After all, Mahiro-kun is a boy, and Asia is a girl. There could be many inconveniences."

"So I think...."

Akeno suggested.

"Asia should be transferred to Koneko-chan's class."

Mahiro: "..."

"I will take good care of Asia and not let anyone bully her!"

Koneko waved her arms.

"Asia, what do you think?"

Rias asked.

"But.. but.. Mahiro-kun?" Asia looked a little restless.

"Don't worry, Mahiro's class is next to mine."

Koneko replied.

Hearing this, Asia looked at Mahiro.

She was waiting for his decision.

"Mahiro-kun, what do you think?"

"Would it be more convenient to transfer Koneko to your class?"

Rias asked.

"Don't bother. Just let Asia and Koneko be in the same class."

"Anyway, we'll be close by."

Mahiro shook his head.

Although he wanted Asia to be in his class, it would be good for Asia to have a good relationship with Koneko.

"Then it's decided!"

"Asia and Koneko-chan will be in the same class."

"So Akeno, take Asia to the Office to pick up the school uniform and complete some formalities."

Rias stood up, stretched her body, and ordered.

"Yes," Akeno agreed, then looked at Asia.

"Asia, come with me."

Seeing Asia's eyes look over, Mahiro nodded reassuringly.

"Ara ara~! Such a dutiful girl!"

Akeno covered her mouth and laughed, then left ORC with Asia.