Chapter 66: The Final Day
"It'll be made official today, so I thought I'd tell you personally," I started as I walked up to Sona and Tsubaki, who were sitting alone at the breakfast table in my palace.
This was a usual sight early in the morning, as the two disciplined and studious women were usually the first ones to wake up, while Rias's peerage slept in much later.
"Tell us what?" Sona asked curiously, tilting her head at me.
"I've struck an alliance with Ajuka Beelzebub," I said bluntly, and Sona's eyes widened slightly. "Your freedom was part of it. Tomorrow, envoys from your family will arrive, and you'll be released."
"R-Really?" Sona blinked in surprise, "That's... good to hear."
Despite her words, her lips were curved down slightly.
"You don't sound happy," I raised an eyebrow at her.
I had certainly grown closer to the Sitri Heiress during her time here, but I didn't think she was very attached to me or anything. Compared to Rias and Koneko - who had been clinging to me rather tightly the night before - I thought she'd be glad to leave.
"...I wouldn't say I'm unhappy," Sona answered honestly, "I still have my own goals and aspirations, and I will be heading to the human world soon, but I wouldn't have minded staying a bit longer."
"Really?" I couldn't hide all the surprise in my voice.
"It's been kind of like a vacation," Tsubaki chuckled.