Chapter 201: Rias
After the cuddling, Akeno and I returned to the Underworld. The trip was brief—my main intention was to drop her off and check on Asia and Sona, who I had "de-virgined" the other day.
I felt responsible for them now, more than ever, and wanted to make sure they were okay. However, it seemed that fate had other plans for me.
As soon as we stepped through the portal, Rias stood directly in front of us, her arms crossed and a strange expression on her face.
There was tension in the air, the kind you can feel but not see. Her eyes flicked from me to Akeno, then back to me, and I could sense that something was off.
Rias' eyes locked onto Akeno's, and for a moment, I could swear they were having an entire conversation without saying a word.
There was something between them—some kind of silent exchange, and I didn't need to be a mind reader to understand that I was somehow involved.
Akeno leaned toward me, murmuring softly, "I'll leave her to you," before planting a light kiss on my cheek. Then, before I could respond, she vanished with a graceful flick of her hair, leaving me standing alone with Rias.
I turned my attention to her, trying to gauge her mood. Rias' face was composed, but her usual bright energy felt muted. I raised an eyebrow, leaning casually against the nearest wall.
"Hey, Rias," I said, my voice light and teasing. "You okay? You look like you've got something on your mind."