Riser's gaze fixed on Yubelluna. Serious. Curious.
"Have you already contacted the human witch, Amelia?"
Yubelluna nodded lightly.
"Yes, Riser Sama. I did as you requested. She demanded money… and some specific items to strengthen the location spell."
Riser thought for a moment. His plans quietly rearranging.
"That won't be a problem. Tell her she'll have everything she needs."
Yubelluna gave a firm bow.
"It will be done, Riser Sama."
She withdrew. The sound of the door echoed for a few seconds.
Riser pulled an item from his inventory. A magical card. He tossed it to the ground.
The floor glowed.
Light filled the space.
A female figure emerged from the summoning. Short dark hair. Thin glasses. A pendant with an inverted cross hung from her neck.
[Summoning complete: Shizuku Murasaki.]
[Now standing beside the user is a former member of the Phantom Troupe. Physical strength: 12th. Overall ranking: 8th.]
[Main Power: Blinky – a dimensional vacuum that consumes any inanimate object.]
Riser observed in silence.
"Shizuku… what am I to you? And what do you remember of the previous world?"
She stared directly at him. Her eyes cold, yet submissive.
"You are my master, Riser Sama. I remember everything… but it doesn't matter. My purpose now is to follow your orders."
Riser's smile emerged slowly.
"Very well. Come."
Shizuku approached without hesitation.
Riser extended his hand. Two black pawns appeared in his palm.
The energy penetrated her body with ease. A glint crossed Shizuku's eyes for an instant.
(Piece added to Peerage: ♟️♟️ Shizuku Murasaki.)
(...)
Two hours later, Yubelluna returned.
Behind her was a woman with an enigmatic appearance, dark eyes, and the scent of dried herbs.
Amelia.
Riser recognized her immediately. The human witch.
"Everything is ready, Riser Sama. The spell can be performed now."
He nodded with approval.
"Shizuku has been integrated into the Peerage, Yubelluna. Handle her adaptation."
The two exchanged greetings. Enough to establish a foundation.
Amelia prepared the ritual in silence. A circle formed on the floor, with silver traces and arcane symbols.
"You only need to visualize the face… and say the name."
Riser closed his eyes.
"Asia Argento."
A hologram appeared. Earth. A point glowed over Italy.
Amelia took a deep breath.
"You got lucky. She's far from the Vatican… a place impossible for a demon to enter."
She stepped forward to hand over the coordinates.
The gesture was interrupted by a sharp blow.
Shizuku appeared behind her.
Amelia's head slumped to the side. Dead.
Her body didn't even touch the ground. Blinky was already active.
The witch and all her items vanished in seconds.
Riser merely watched.
Satisfied.
(...)
The group appeared in front of a dilapidated house. The roof was riddled with holes. The smell was of mold and abandonment.
The place was dead inside.
No strong presence.
Only fragility.
Riser entered first. His gaze alert.
The living room had no door. There was an improvised bathroom. And a closed door.
He opened it.
The room was dark. The air cold. On the floor, under a thin sheet, a girl slept.
Asia Argento.
Weak. Dirty. Silent.
Riser approached carefully.
"Asia Argento."
She woke up startled. Her eyes wide. Her hands trembling.
"W-what…? Who are you?"
"Calm down. We're not going to hurt you."
She hesitated.
"Who are you?"
"Riser. This is Yubelluna. That's Shizuku. We came to get you. I want to take you to a better place."
Asia tried to understand.
"Why?"
"Because you deserve a dignified life. You'll meet my sister, Ravel. Maybe you'll be friends."
Asia blinked. In shock.
"Friend…?"
"Yes. And other girls too. A new home."
She couldn't hold back. Tears streamed down before her response.
She hugged Riser tightly.
Her voice broke between sobs.
"You must be an angel sent by God…"
Riser stared at the ceiling, suppressing a laugh.
'If you only knew…'
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