After Marcus left Hector's office, his waiting Knight, Minamoto no Raikou, stood attentively by his side. Even among his peerage of Devils, the Knight held the duty of guarding her "King." However, not even she could enter Hector's office without permission.
Marc's Knight was an elegant, pristine, and bewitching beauty, a descendant of the Settsu Genji clan who possessed the soul of the Heian period's strongest 'Mystery Slayer,' Minamoto no Raikou.
She had long, lustrous hair like black silk, abundant breasts exceeding 100cm, a slender waist, and a beautifully shaped, plump, and massive ass of 100cm with perfect curves.
She was a Knight Marcus took pride in, possessing a voluptuous beauty that captivated regardless of gender.
"Well then, shall we return home?"
"Understood."
A graceful smile graced Raikou's lips as she responded to her master's words. She deployed a teleportation magic circle.
They returned to Marc's mansion within the Leraje territory. Upon arrival at the mansion, a line of maids stood neatly assembled and waiting.
Marcus and Raikou proceeded into the residence. As he walked, he ordered a nearby maid to summon his Queen, Scáthach. Led by the head maid who managed the mansion, they were guided to the largest room.
Shortly after, Scáthach arrived, accompanied by maids. This heroic woman, once the ruler of the foreign and magical realm 'Land of Shadows,' was Marcus Leraje's Queen.
Her long black hair held a tinge of red within its darkness, her eyelashes casting pale shadows, her nose like delicate waxwork, lips like soft flower petals, a neck reflecting a faint ivory sheen, and a combat outfit like a bodysuit that clearly outlined her form, gently swelling over two bowl-like, upturned breasts, a willowy yet rounded torso narrowing at the waist leading to plump, taut hips…
Like Raikou, as beauties Marcus himself had desired, merely inviting them into his peerage would undoubtedly invite the jealous resentment of male Devils.
"Welcome back, Marcus, Raikou. Did that Guardian of Troy command something of you?"
"I appreciate you getting straight to the point. Let's talk for a bit."
As Marc, Scáthach, and Raikou took their seats, the maids began preparing tea. Meanwhile, he relayed the details of his interaction with Hector.
"Hector said I should gather my peerage, so that in a year's time, I won't be embarrassed to present them before the Demon Lords and other dignitaries."
"I see. That is only natural, as you are now a High-class Devil as well. I hear the event is akin to a proxy war between the Four Great Satans, the Great King, and the Duke houses. You, participating in that, will inevitably be seen as Hector's proxy, whether you wish it or not. Fufufu, a heavy responsibility, isn't it?"
Scáthach rested her well-shaped chin on a hand so perfect an artist would wish to sketch it, speaking with a smile.
"That's right. I can't betray Hector's trust. Territory management is proceeding smoothly, so from now on, I plan to prioritize gathering my peerage."
"My Lord, do you have any particular candidates in mind?" Raikou inquired.
Asked by Raikou, Marc pondered. 'Excellent and beautiful' was a given premise, but as for desired talents, there were various things he wanted. Sinking into his thoughts, Marcus suddenly recalled a single face.
There was a talented woman he had, somewhat pointlessly at the time, whom he thought he would desire if he ever became a High-class Devil.
"Well, I'm not particularly adept at handling magical energy. Precisely because I'm not a Wizard-type, I want a magician who can compensate for my weak points. I have a specific wizard in mind I'd like to invite as my Bishop."
Scáthach and Raikou showed interest.
"Among the Extra Devils, there's a particularly famous one, Lord Mephisto Pheles, who serves as a director for a wizard organization called 'Grauzauberer' Gray Magicians. I have an acquaintance there. We've interacted several times through work, so I understand her character and abilities. I'd like to negotiate to invite her into my peerage if at all possible."
"My, a wizard belonging to the 'Gray Magicians'… She would be perfect as a Bishop," Raikou agreed happily with Marc's proposal. Scáthach had no objections either.
"What is her name, this magician?"
"Ophelia Phamrsolone. A wizard who goes by the grand nickname 'Modern Valkyrie.' …Well, though she herself is embarrassed by that nickname."
"Would this Ophelia be… amenable to a harem?"
"Well, yeah. Becoming your servant would, inevitably, mean becoming your lover as well."
"That part… I'll figure something out."
Marcus hesitated slightly. Knowing Ophelia's serious personality and fastidious nature, he feared she might refuse.
"I'll persuade her somehow. …The thought of her going to another man disturbs my heart. A selfish notion, I know."
"My, how greedy you are. To want to surround yourself with so many women. I wonder if there are Devils who prohibit impure heterosexual interactions among their peerage?"
"I know of places with such prohibitions, but in the end, there were messy entanglements of passion, and it became quite the ordeal…"
Marc made a tired expression, recalling the past. Raikou looked puzzled. Scáthach seemed to grasp something quickly.
"In other words, it's that, isn't it? Homosexual interactions were permitted instead."
"Exactly, exactly. It happened with a High-class Devil also from Japan, like Raikou. I believe that Devil was Abe… something. Well, never mind that."
Putting away the unwanted memory, Marc decided to contact Ophelia. He also decided to contact the Golden Dawn, where he had other acquaintances.
Due to his connection through MacGregor Mathers, who was reincarnated into Sirzechs Lucifer's peerage, Marcus also had acquaintances within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He thought to consult them about potential candidates for Bishop or other peerage members.
And just as he was about to make contact, the summoning magic circle he possessed reacted.
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Author: It's a DxD & Crossover Harem Novel, so get ready for a huge Harem.