The Sekirei’s Covenant

The sun set behind the western hills, and the whole world was once again draped in a black night veil. Since it was still early, the entire Sardinia Island was brightly lit, and after a day of hard work, people were relaxing and enjoying their leisure time after dinner.

In the town, a pretty figure with a silver ponytail weaved through the crowd, constantly looking around anxiously as if searching for something. This was Lilliana Kranjcar, the genius knight girl of the "Bronze-Black Cross."

"Not only late but also playing hide and seek, how careless can you be!"

After searching for most of the day, she still couldn't find the trace of a certain troublesome kid. Even the usually calm Lilliana felt a bit anxious.

Feeling that this couldn't go on, the girl took out her phone and made a call:

"This is Kranjcar. Any clues about Lord Salvatore?"

"Huh? He bought a lot of ice cream at Garibaldi Square, but after that, no one knows?!"

After hanging up, Lilliana was almost frustrated to death.

Although there were many magicians and informants on the island, if the Sword King wanted to hide, it was almost impossible to find him with just these people.

Lilliana was completely speechless about these willful demon kings. Marquis Voban, Sword King Salvatore, one after another, always like this!

As for the other one she had contact with, King Kusanagi …

Well, that one wasn't much better. Although he seemed a bit more normal on the surface, in some ways, he was the most evil among all the demon kings! Lilliana had deeply realized this.

"Damn, that one who is always gathering power to be prepared for any emergency is the Godslayer. But the other lord, who is equally dangerous, must be watched carefully…"

Biting her pink lips, her expression was serious. Although annoyed, Lilliana had no choice but to patiently continue searching…

…

"Ah, so full…"

After a day of wild fun, everyone was eating outdoor barbecue on the beach. Sora patted his belly with an extremely satisfied and content expression, as if he wanted nothing more.

Except for the more refined Yuri, the other girls were about the same. Erica and Zola didn't need to be mentioned; they could eat as much as they wanted without any problem. The maid-san and Shizuka-chan were also not a concern; although they usually didn't exercise, they were the type who wouldn't gain weight no matter how much they ate.

As for Athena sitting on Sora's lap, well, this little loli goddess's belly was already round. She occasionally patted it with her two small white hands, probably feeling full, sweat…

"Wait, you guys go back first. I'm going out for a walk."

Standing up, Sora greeted the girls and then carried Athena toward one side of the beach.

"Geez, the king is so mean, I wanted to go too."

Erica's voice sounded a bit reluctant, but she didn't follow.

The great witch Zola's eyes flickered strangely but only smiled charmingly while stroking her hair, saying nothing. Smart as she was, she and Erica immediately realized Sora must have something to do.

"Tell me, Athena, what's going on?"

Blowing the cool sea breeze and strolling on the beach, Sora asked the loli goddess Athena he was carrying.

"What are you talking about? I don't understand."

A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes, but Athena quickly regained composure and pretended to be clueless.

"Hmph, ever since we arrived at Sardinia Island, you've been acting strange, always lost in thought during the day, and constantly staring at the other side of the island. Do you think I'm blind?!"

Tapping Athena's little head, Sora said with a scolding face.

"Uh…"

Athena's eye twitched slightly, embarrassed. So that despicable guy had seen all her little actions!

She became a bit nervous. Could it be that Kusanagi Sora had discovered something? She was about to regain her freedom and escape his clutches.

But the next moment, an idea suddenly came to Athena's little head. Her bright eyes twinkled as she thought of a good plan—

"I feel something is calling me. Take me there."

Taking out the Gorgoneion she had hidden close to her body and showing it to Sora, Athena said calmly. But if one listened carefully, beneath that calm tone was a hint of excitement and anticipation.

Looking at the magical artifact Gorgoneion in the little loli's hand, which was glowing with magical power and softly trembling, Sora frowned. It seemed the little loli wasn't lying, but—

"Going out at night? Go home and sleep!"

If he took the little loli there to check, it would probably cause trouble again. He was here on vacation and didn't want to get involved in any unnecessary mess, so he directly refused and turned around, ready to take Athena back.

"Heh, cowardly Godslayer, are you scared?"

"Not scared at all, coward. I misjudged you."

Athena said sarcastically, completely unhurried. At this moment, she fully used her wisdom as the goddess of wisdom.

Stopping in her tracks, Sora's eye twitched. He was actually being despised and mocked by this little loli!

Although he knew this was a provocation from the little loli, it still made him very annoyed!

"Tell me, how do we get there?!"

He pulled Athena in front of him, his voice low and filled with hatred.

A slight victorious curve lifted the corner of her mouth. Athena knew that the opportunity to regain her freedom had finally arrived…

…

"Hey, Athena, how much farther? I still need to rush home to sleep."

On a small sailboat drifting with the wind, Sora said impatiently to Athena, who was at the bow with an excited and expectant expression.

Athena's expression stiffened. Hearing Sora's voice, she inwardly cursed. Sleep my foot! She clearly wanted to go back and do those shameless things with those two witches. Did she really think Athena didn't know?!

"Hmph, don't ask me. I'm just following the guidance of the wind."

Athena snorted coldly at Sora's tone and turned her gaze forward again.

Shrugging sullenly, Sora thought to herself, what's gotten into this little girl today? She seems a bit arrogant.

Well, whatever. If she dares to act like this again, I'll cut off her rations and see if she still behaves!

"Huh? That's Doni!"

Lying back on the deck with hands behind his head, about to take a nap, Sora suddenly sensed something and sat up abruptly, a look of surprise flashing across his face.

He didn't expect that Doni, that annoying battle-crazed kid, had also come to this island. This was not good news. If Doni saw them and started pestering for a fight again, it would be a huge hassle!

Just as Sora hesitated whether to turn the boat around with Athena, suddenly, an unexpected event occurred!

Boom!!!

A pillar of energy shot up into the sky, an overwhelming force sweeping across everything. The small sailboat that had been sailing with the wind was forced to retreat rapidly. Athena's small body was directly blown into the air. If Sora hadn't caught her quickly, this little goddess would have fallen into the sea to feed the shrimp!

"Roar…"

Countless essences of water and earth gathered in the air, eventually condensing into the form of a giant dragon. The dragon flapped its huge wings and raised its head to roar loudly, sending shockwaves spreading in all directions.

"This is… a divine beast!!!"

Finally steadying herself while holding Athena, Sora looked up at the sky and exclaimed in surprise.

Though a bit disheveled, Athena also looked at the giant dragon in the sky, her bright eyes shining with an unusual excitement…