Kuoh Academy, Third-Grade Class B.
"Hello everyone, I'm a transfer student from Tokyo. My name is Xi Ye!" He calmly introduced himself while standing at the podium.
"Wow, a transfer student? He's so handsome!" The girls below exclaimed in admiration at Xi Ye's good looks.
Handsome? Is that something you can eat? Just like in the underworld, respect is earned through strength. Xi Ye didn't think it was time to rely on his looks.
After the small commotion, Xi Ye made his way to his assigned desk. Kuoh Academy was similar to the school he attended in his previous life. Although there were two young ladies from the Devil World here, it remained a place for human education.
The high school courses posed no problem for Xi Ye, as he was already a college student in his second year in his previous life. Despite having "laid low" in that life, he was still a young man with excellent academic performance. High school subjects were naturally a piece of cake for him!
Thinking about the exchange shop that had suddenly appeared in his mind, Xi Ye quickly accessed it.
**Exchange Shop:** You can exchange points for weapons from various worlds for corresponding items. (Initial)
**High School World:**
- Artifacts can be redeemed for: 500 points
- Holy Artifact: 700 points
- The God Exterminator: 1000 points
- Redeemable Items:
- "The Break of Elias": 1500 points
- Black Emperor Sword 'Jutica': 1000 points
- Natural Fruit: 1000 points
- Absolute Defense (Transcendence Edition): 300 points
- World Choice Round Trip Card: 500 points
"It turns out that points are obtained by acquiring divine and holy weapons. The holy weapons must be the holy swords!" After analyzing this in his mind, Xi Ye began to plan his next steps.
"Sacred Gear?" Looking out the window, he thought of someone from his memories, the protagonist of this world, who possessed the Sacred Gear of the Red Dragon Emperor. "I should explore the academy. If I can locate and defeat him, I could establish myself here!"
Not long after, the bell rang, signaling the end of class. "Phew! It's time to walk around!" Xi Ye got up, eager to familiarize himself with the campus.
As he reached the door, he spotted a familiar figure, a thin silhouette with a cute expression, Koneko Toujou.
"Xi Ye-san!" Koneko waved at him.
Her face no longer bore the expression from yesterday, and Xi Ye noticed right away; after all, he wasn't an oblivious teenager.
"Koneko-chan, good morning! How did you know I was coming to Kuoh Academy?" he asked, remembering that yesterday she had mentioned wanting him to come, though he had only said he would think about it.
"A transfer student came to the school today, so I thought it should be you," Koneko replied, interlacing her hands in front of her cutely.
"That's right! Koneko-chan has great intuition!" Xi Ye smiled, not surprised that the Occult Research Club had learned about his arrival so quickly.
Seeing her worried expression, Xi Ye tentatively rubbed Koneko-chan's somewhat stiff head. However, she immediately shrank back.
"^^"
Koneko-chan's entire body tensed, and her head drooped slightly. Just last night, Akeno had advised her against having physical contact with boys. "Xi Ye-kun is touching me!" she thought, feeling both overwhelmed and embarrassed.
Noticing her embarrassment, Xi Ye said, "Koneko-chan, would you give me a tour? It's my first time here."
"Hmm~" After a brief nod, the little loli regained her composure and walked down the hallway alongside Xi Ye. They strolled around the academy, exploring its various facilities.
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Meanwhile, at the Occult Research Club building…
This was a special building assigned by the school. Through the window, one could see the entire school grounds.
"My, my~ Koneko-chan is being so disobedient. Is this what a girl in love looks like?" Akeno said, showing an expression of undisguised disappointment. "It's obvious we gave her good guidance! What a troublesome girl."
On the other side, Rias looked out the window, her eyes falling on the magic book that Xi Ye wore around his neck. "Astiel's Codex" usually hung around Xi Ye's neck as a pendant.
"It's different from the day before yesterday. He's wearing such a strange pendant..." Rias thought. She tried to probe the object with her magical power, but it didn't work. Was it just an ordinary toy? Yet, she couldn't shake the feeling she had experienced two days ago, it was too vivid to ignore.
"President, isn't it time for you to step in?" Akeno felt frustrated and looked at Rias, sitting across from her.
"Oh, I see," Rias replied, still deep in thought but offering only a simple response.
"Well, doesn't the President have an opinion?" Akeno observed Rias's distracted demeanor and felt her response was dismissive, which disappointed her even more. If she had known, she wouldn't have mentioned Xi Ye's arrival at Kuoh Academy.
Nonetheless, Akeno remained determined! The revolution had not yet succeeded, and their comrades needed to work hard.
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Meanwhile, on the campus playground...
A small loli sat on the lawn next to a handsome boy who wasn't overly muscular but had attractive features.
"Xi Ye-san, do you believe that there are other existences in this world besides humans?" Koneko asked, recalling Akeno's previous words. "If he knows you are a devil, will he still choose to be with you?" This boy, who had been her gaming companion, was unaware of her true identity.
"I believe there should be," Xi Ye replied, lying back on the lawn. It seemed that Koneko wanted to tell him about her being a devil. Xi Ye already knew but couldn't show it on the surface. After inheriting "Astiel's Codex," he counted himself as a demon. Although he didn't look like a traditional devil, the essence was the same.
Unlike the Koneko in his memory, this Koneko talked much more.
She was worried that her identity might scare him away. Perhaps these were the concerns of Koneko-chan, who was experiencing her first love. Hearing Xi Ye's words, Koneko smiled.
"Can I still play games with you?"
"...Oh, come on."
The previously warm atmosphere was suddenly shattered by the little loli's words. The Koneko in front of him wasn't just showing signs of puppy love; she was an internet-addicted girl!