Chapter 190: Grayfia's Examination (Part 1)
Five seconds of Juggernaut Drive wasn't enough to kill Haruto. After Asia's healing passed the most critical period, his Martial God-level physique and vitality took effect, quickly stabilizing his injuries.
While his life was no longer in danger, the aftereffects of Juggernaut Drive mode were severe. Though Haruto had regained consciousness, he couldn't control his body at all, unable to even open his eyes.
After the battle ended and the messy battlefield was roughly cleaned up, the "unconscious" Haruto and exhausted Rias were carried back to the Occult Research Club.
"Asia, I'm mostly recovered now. The rest will come with time."
Rias and Haruto lay side by side on the sofa. After the golden-haired nun's healing, she had regained basic mobility.
Stopping Asia from continuing to heal her, she looked worriedly at Haruto beside her.
"Haruto still can't wake up?"
"Hmm..." Asia said somewhat dejectedly, "My healing ability isn't working anymore, but I don't know why Haruto still hasn't regained consciousness."
"Maybe he's just too tired. Let him sleep for a while."
Akeno carefully examined Haruto - his breathing and magic were fine. He'd lost some vitality, but it wasn't seriously affecting him.
Listening to their conversation, Haruto desperately wanted to say that wasn't the case, but he couldn't even open his eyes, let alone speak.
Haruto's current state was peculiar—it wasn't quite soul separation, yet his perception remained centered around his body while he couldn't feel his own physical form...
He attempted to communicate with the slumbering Red Dragon Emperor, but received no response. Trying to use mental magic to contact others also ended in failure.
His spiritual power was completely confined within his body. Beyond what his physical senses could perceive, Haruto could feel nothing.
With his eyes closed, he couldn't see anything, leaving him with only four senses available.
"Yuuma, please help clean Haruto up, then place him on the bed in my rest room."
Rias forced herself to stay focused as she directed: "Akeno, you go inform the women at Haruto's home. Until he regains consciousness, he'll remain here under my personal supervision."
"If they want to visit Haruto..."
"The three women from the Takamine family may come. The others should handle the explanations themselves."
Akeno glanced at Haruto being carried horizontally by Yuuma and nodded slightly. "Understood."
"Yuuto, you, Koneko, Mittelt, and Warna go to the cathedral. If you discover anything, remember to preserve the evidence promptly. News of Azazel's death has probably reached the Satan by now..."
Before she could finish speaking, a silver-white magic circle appeared before Rias, and Grayfia emerged with a serious expression.
She still wore her conservative blue-and-white maid uniform, but her heart skipped a beat when she detected Rias's extremely weak energy.
"Miss Rias, the fallen angels just contacted the Satan, reporting that Azazel's presence has vanished."
Grayfia concealed her concern and asked calmly, "He disappeared in Kuoh Town. Do you have any clues?"
Undoubtedly, the moment Azazel died, someone among the fallen angels had sensed it. Unsure whether it was Sirzechs's doing, they had sent someone to inquire first.
Rias pondered for a moment, uncertain of Grayfia's intentions. After some thought, she decided to tell the truth.
...
After hearing Rias's explanation, Grayfia sighed softly. "I never imagined you could actually kill Azazel..."
Azazel specialized in researching and creating Sacred Gears, making his combat strength indeed lower compared to others of his level.
But no matter how low, he was still a Satan-class powerhouse. Who would have thought he'd be defeated by a group... more accurately, by Haruto and Rias, two high-class demons.
Grayfia didn't press further on the matter, instead saying, "May I meet the one chosen by the Red Dragon Emperor?"
The Two Heavenly Dragons held extremely high status. As their successors, their standing wasn't inferior to that of pure-blooded demons.
Though Grayfia was powerful, as Sirzechs's servant, she needed to use honorifics when referring to the successors of the Two Heavenly Dragons based on status hierarchy.
Rias didn't answer directly, instead asking, "Grayfia, what exactly are the Satan's intentions? I was the one who killed Azazel personally. If there are any consequences..."
"Miss Rias, there's no need to worry."
Grayfia interrupted Rias, saying, "Since you dealt with Azazel using your own power, we'll handle the aftermath."
"Then why do you want to see Haruto?"
"My dear sister has acquired such a powerful servant. I don't think there's any problem with me showing concern on behalf of Sirzechs-sama, right?"
Rias remained silent for a moment before explaining Haruto's current condition.
"Unconscious..." Grayfia nodded. "If you don't mind, I could take a look. I might be able to identify the cause."
As the strongest queen of the demon world, her power was undoubtedly at Satan level or even higher. Her knowledge and experience surpassed Rias', and she had already roughly guessed the reason for Haruto's condition.
"Asia, please take her to the bathroom. Yuuma should be about done by now."
Rias wasn't worried about Grayfia having ill intentions. Though they appeared distant, their relationship was actually quite good. Grayfia had been appearing recently in her capacity as the Satan's secretary rather than as sister-in-law, maintaining necessary boundaries between public and private matters.
When the little blonde nun led the silver-haired married woman into the bathroom, Yuuma was bobbing up and down between Haruto's legs.
Her small mouth couldn't possibly accommodate the twenty-plus centimeter dragon, leaving most of its thick shaft exposed. Asia let out a soft gasp, her face flushing red as she scolded, "Miss Yuuma, what are you doing? Haruto-san is still unconscious!"
"Mmph... mmmph... mmm..."
After some muffled attempts to speak, Yuuma realized Haruto's size completely blocked her mouth. Reluctantly, she released the dragon from her lips.
The massive, saliva-slicked head trembled in the air. The fully erect dragon made even Grayfia, who already had children, secretly marvel at its size. Asia turned away completely, too embarrassed to look at Haruto lying on the bathroom floor.
"Ahem..."
Yuuma cleared her throat twice, waiting for her throat to feel better before explaining, "I know Haruto's unconscious, but while washing him... down there became restless. I just wanted to make him comfortable."
Though Haruto couldn't move or speak, as if completely unconscious, he could still feel all the sensations from his body.
Yuuma's soft, delicate hands had been rubbing all over him, not even sparing little Haruto and other more private areas. With no control over his body, the dragon naturally responded to the physical stimulation, gradually awakening.
"How could this be... Haruto-san... you're so lewd..."
The little blonde nun wanted to turn back, but with someone else present, she felt too embarrassed. Stomping her foot cutely, she quickly ran out.
This left Grayfia watching the compromising positions of Haruto and Yuuma in awkward silence.
Yuuma glanced at Grayfia, her slender hand gripping the dragon as she stroked up and down. "Do you need something? If not, I'll continue. Oh, and remember to close the door on your way out."
Grayfia was no inexperienced maiden. While little Haruto's size stirred some ripples in her heart, it wasn't enough to fluster her.
She briefly explained her purpose for coming to Yuuma.
"I see..."
Yuuma rubbed her long, beautiful legs together. She had been just about to begin the main event when interrupted, leaving her body feeling quite frustrated.
"Um... Miss Grayfia, are you in a hurry? If not, could you please wait a little while?"
"Miss Yuuma, the examination will be quick. Besides, compared to doing it yourself, you'd be more comfortable if Lord Haruto regains consciousness, wouldn't you?"
Yuuma picked up the bath towel from the floor, draped it loosely over her chest, and slowly rose to her feet. "Hurry up. I'll wait outside."
To avoid any misunderstanding, Grayfia added, "Miss Yuuma, you're welcome to stay if you're concerned."