Some days after. Forest outside of Kuoh.

Lying in the shade of a tree, a young man dressed in the Kuoh Academy uniform stared blankly at the sky covered by the leaves of the tree, on his chest a liquid-like black bulge bounced and rotated against him trying to get his attention.

--Suru?

Asked the boy coming out of his stupor when he saw his little family member on him.

-- Are there no longer church types? Suru looks for bad guys... but there aren't any either~ Wardos you can't find anything~ Suru sad~ Master sad~ Master hungry? Does Suru look bad for the teacher? Master eat and feel better!

Said the Suru creature with a childish voice full of concern and affection.

--No need...Suru I'm just not in the mood...

--But, sad teacher?! Suru doesn't like when sad teacher!

--Calm down, I'm sorry I worried you...

--Suru will search for bad guys, Suru will make the wardos search, Suru is leaving!

The little creature yelled, ignoring its master and sank into the shadows.

--Haaaa~ Suru really surprises me, she's getting smarter every day... but...

The young man looked at the sky again and a tired smile formed on his face.

Hyoudou Souji was hesitating, the contact with Asia Argento had affected him more than expected, the similarity and parallels between the ex-saint and his daughter were too many and it really made him step back and wonder if he was doing the right thing.

He knew himself well or at least he thought so... he believed that having reached a closure in his duel, he thought or tried to rationalize his whole situation but in the end.

--It seems that in the end I am an emotional old man... all those years of killing my emotions are taking their toll on me... this is a bit pathetic... don't you think... Natasha...

The black-haired boy looked up at the sky while a couple of tears ran down his face.

--I don't know what to do anymore, every day I recover more and more memories, more and more emotions come back, all the pain, all the anger, all the despair and guilt... but only when Asia touched me did I recover part of those days , the days I spent with you... the days we were happy together, the three of us, the days we met, the days we laughed...

Souji/Jhoam was hesitating.

--Natasha... What is the right thing to do? What should I do? Even if you accepted my bloodstained hands? Even if you accepted me even though I was just a murderer...? Would you still accept me if I had the blood of an entire planet on my hands...? Would you accept me even if I turned into a true monster?

The black-haired man curled up, hiding his tear-stained face between his knees while the shadows covered him as if they wanted to comfort him and ease his pain.

***

Kuoh Academy. Student Council Hall.

-- What should I do with you... Souji?

The student council president Sona Sitri felt powerless and guilty watching the live projection of her Tower, which was having a nervous breakdown in the middle of the forest, a part of her wanted to go and hug him but her own guilt and pride they stopped him That and that she was afraid that in the midst of her pain she would end up attacking her, which would mean her instant death.

Her sister Serafall warned her that she will never face Souji or rather "Jhoam", since she could barely prevent him from killing her with his first blow and even now the wound still aches on her body. Being able to injure a Maou, not nearly kill a Maou with just a mere opening move, attests to how terrible Jhoam's power is.

Sona opted for a distance surveillance approach along with progressive integration into her peerage, Souji needed time to adjust, and both herself and her peerage needed time to prepare and strengthen.

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--Kaicho...I didn't know you had that kind of hobby~

The vice president of the student council pronounced as she entered the room and saw her friend and lover, staring at the image of the handsome young man who was crying for another woman.

--It's not what... forget it, Souji is having a little relapse... Any idea what caused it?

--Asia Argento started living in the Hyoudou residence a few days ago, perhaps the presence of the ex-saint and wielder of Twilight Healing had an adverse reaction or in this case a positive one on Souji's neurological and nervous damage.

Tsubaki Shinra looked at the image of the young man with a trace of pain since Sona had shared with her the vision of his past, so she knew his story, she had respect for this man who lived through hell and even after death remained faithful to his love

For her and the rest of the girls who knew his past, Hyoudou Souji was a great catch but his madness, cruelty and sadism detracted from all his good points.

--Is it healing?

--It's a possibility... although Bellzebu-sama's studies established that his body was healthy, it's not without problems, his scar tissue and cell division count is hundreds of times above normal thanks to his cultivation technique, added to that are the multiple suicide attempts he made during his childhood when his regeneration was not so strong, so there are many injuries and traumas that were not repaired correctly.

--Yes, his insensitivity to pain and his lack of empathy and emotions, is due in part to the damage he suffered to his brain, not to mention his twisted personality.

--In short, part of your nervous system is repaired?

--Arguably?

Both raven-haired beauties sighed and left their worries for another time.

"So I could regain my sanity... that doesn't sound good..."

Sona looked at the projection again and adjusted her glasses.

--Tsubaki let's focus on improving our strength, make an appointment with the Master of Familiars, Ruruko and Saji need their own familiars.

--Yes, kaicho.

Both women returned to their duties, undoing the projection of the young man who had stopped crying.

***

Sada Tomoko's room.

A young man with black hair was sitting on a jet black throne composed of several dark tentacles at his feet a young woman awaited her trial expectantly.

--You're certainly talented Tomoko~ You did a HarryPotter OneShot manga and it's really good~ the smooth BL between Potter and Malfoy is just beautiful and you gave Hermione a Buff and a bit more prominence to the Weasley brothers I like~

--It's an honor Souji-sama!

The girl knelt down and tried to kiss the demon's feet but several shadow tentacles stopped them.

--Calm down~ Tomoko-chan~

--Yes Souji-sama!

--You're not getting the idea... Calm down! F*CK!

--Yes !

The girl sat in a perfect seiza, while the young man rubbed the bridge of his nose.

--Tomoko-chan, you have talent, an obscene amount of talent in fact, but I see you're still messy...

The young man commented, seeing a new leaning tower of bowls of instant ramen and a synagogue of empty pizza boxes.

--I'm sorry... but I'm not good with housework...

--I realize... but we'll figure that out later.

--Um~!

The girl agreed with a wide smile.

--Okay, since you were a good girl and made a perfect OneShot, I'll give you a reward~ come on.

The black-haired man patted his lap and the young woman's eyes widened before jumping into her master's lap and snuggling up like a cat in it.

--I see you've at least showered these days~ isn't it Tomoko-chan~

The boy sneered as he stroked the head and face of the girl in his arms.

--Shouji-shamaaaaa~

--Your hair has improved as well as your skin~ I will give you some energy and some Touki to nourish your body, little by little your body will improve~

--Kyaaaa~ Shouji-shama~ He wants to eat me~

The girl laughed as a pair of hearts formed in her olive green eyes.

--Maybe~ Tomoko-chan~ Maybe? But!

The boy pinched the girl's nose with a laugh and kissed her forehead before tossing her back onto her bed.

--Not today!

--Souji-shama~ stingy~

The girl replied while trying to seduce him by shaking her newly developed buttocks, to which the black-haired man only responded with a slap.

*slip*

--NYAAAN~!

--Bad girl~ Get your head out of the sewers~

Several tentacles came out of the shadows and proceeded to tie her up and immobilize her, leaving her hanging, but instead of hurting her, they only increased her excitement and frustration by brushing them against her skin.

--Ah~ ! Shouji-shama! Ah~!

*SLAP!*

--Yhhhaaannn~!

--You're not getting the idea~ pervert girl~

*SLAP!*

--KYAAAAAA~!

--You still don't get it~

*SLAP!*

--HAAAAA~!

The two young men continued this strange game for a long time, where only the girl's ardent gasps and the young demon's taunts were heard.

***

Hyoudou Residence.

I got home quite late after rewarding my little pet/servant and to be honest it was kind of stressful and fun, ever since I collapsed that day with Iseei and Asia my emotions have been fluctuating more than usual which has given me a lot to think about. . I entered the front door and was greeted by a pretty blonde with emerald green eyes.

--Souji-onii-sama?

--Yeah... Asia-chan?

--Are you feeling better?

--Hmm? A little better...thank you~

I caressed the girl's golden hair, ruffling it, this simple action brought a smile to my face and a slight pang in my heart, if I remember correctly the nun fetishist will come for her sooner or later, well I cut off her arm and killed one or two of his maids, in any case... I'll rip his soul out if I find him.

--Okaa-sama is preparing dinner, Iseei-sama is in his room.

--Oh~ Mom is preparing dinner~ well I'll change and help them.

--Does Souji-onii-sama know how to cook?

--DO NOT compare me to Iseei's nonsense, I know how to cook, dance and much more~

I laughed a bit as I went up to my room, Asia puffed out her cheeks sweetly.

--Iseei-sama is not nonsense.

--But he's still an idiot~

--Hmm, right...

--Win~ Asia-chan~

--Mooo~ Souji-onii-sama is a bully~

--Exactly~