Private Kuoh Academy.
The fiery clouds rolled continuously, dyeing the entire sky red.
At this moment, the academy library was exceptionally quiet and serene, bathed in the glow of the sunset.
Kuroki Ren leaned on the table, glanced around, and after a brief moment of confusion, finally understood what had happened.
He had broken through the mystery of the womb, awakening the memories of his past life.
In this life, his identity was that of a half-devil, adopted by the Gremory family since childhood, with a childhood friend named Rias.
That's right—Rias from High School DxD.
"But.. What kind of hodgepodge world is this?"
Rubbing his temples, Kuroki Ren muttered softly.
This world didn't just contain High School DxD; it was also a fusion of various anime from his previous life.
As far as he knew, there were places like Fuyuki City, Chiba City, Kyoto, and Kuoh Town, where he was currently located.
Although each name seemed ordinary, they were all places where demons ran rampant.
Beneath the surface of peace, countless anomalies, yokai, exorcists, sorcerers, Hero faction, devils, and angels lurked in every corner.
Even more absurdly, as a devil, Kuroki Ren was even more aware that this world contained Gods of Disobedience.
These beings, who had broken away from their original myths, would cause massive chaos every time they appeared.
Thinking of this, Kuroki Ren's mouth twitched.
Good heavens— with all these monsters gathered together, it's a miracle the world hasn't already collapsed.
"But fortunately, I'm much stronger than ordinary people."
Feeling the power within himself, a smile appeared on Kuroki Ren's lips.
Although he was a half-devil, with Rias—his childhood friend—helping him, he had successfully advanced to a high-ranking devil not long ago.
Although he still didn't amount to much in this world, he at least had some ability to protect himself.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Kuroki Ren's expression shifted, as a faint golden virtual panel appeared in front of him.
[Kuroki Ren]
[Profession: Original Magician]
[Magic: Thunder Magic LV30 (+)]
[Origin: 191 points]
As expected!
How could he not have a cheat?
Looking at the text information, Kuroki Ren's eyes flickered.
If he remembered correctly, this was the profession interface from a web game he used to play in his previous life.
And "Original Magician" was the class he had chosen.
As for Thunder Magic, that was the power he had used to ascend to the level of a high-ranking devil.
"Let me see… how do I allocate points?"
Kuroki Ren thought for a moment and, with a mental command, began to issue instructions based on his own intuition.
Instantly!
The system panel flashed with light, and the level of Thunder Magic changed.
[Kuroki Ren]
[Profession: Original Magician]
[Magic: Thunder Magic LV31 (+)]
[Origin: 188 points]
Almost immediately, Kuroki Ren felt his magical power surge, and his understanding of Thunder Magic deepened further.
"Three origin points to increase one level… is it always like this, or…?"
Kuroki Ren fell into thought. Without the slightest hesitation, he began allocating points continuously.
In a world this dangerous, he had to strengthen himself as quickly as possible.
Buzz!
The light flickered continuously.
[Magic: Thunder Magic LV41 (+)]
[Origin: 111]
Looking at the text information, Ren's eyes flickered slightly.
He noticed that each upgrade consumed a slightly different amount of origin points.
The only consistent pattern was that the higher the level, the more points it consumed.
Buzz!
Ren raised his hand slightly, and a dark red magic circle appeared beneath his feet. Electricity crackled in the air, and a bolt of lightning flashed in the void, continuously pulsing as if it possessed a life of its own.
Such precise magical control!
Even among high-ranking devils, this level of control was rare.
In a short period of time—
Kuroki Ren had already risen from the lowest tier of high-ranking devils to one of their elites!
Fucking unbelievable!
He had never felt lightning so obedient in his hands, as if it were an extension of his own body.
For a moment—Kuroki Ren was completely immersed in his current power, continuously casting lightning magic.
Countless blue lightning bolts, like electric snakes, crackled and slithered in all directions—yet not a single one harmed the surrounding environment.
Who knows how much time passed.
Eventually, Kuroki Ren felt a wave of fatigue and had to dispel the magic, leaning back in his chair.
"Ren-Kun, don't push yourself too hard."
With a gentle voice, the library welcomed its second student.
She was an exceptionally beautiful girl.
She had a head of vibrant scarlet hair, as if adding a dreamlike hue to the already glowing sunset.
Her face was exceptionally delicate, as if she were the perfect creation of the Creator.
Her entire being exuded an aristocratic aura, like a young lady from an ancient noble family.
The person who had arrived was none other than Rias Gremory.
"Don't worry, it's just that I used a bit too much magic power."
Kuroki Ren smiled, intending to lean back in his seat.
But before he could move, Rias had already stepped behind him.
Kuroki Ren suddenly felt himself sink into a soft embrace.
"Honestly, you're already a high-ranking devil. You're really strong—you don't need to push yourself so hard."
Rias, completely unbothered by their intimate posture, helped Kuroki Ren sit upright and softly complained:
"And this is a library, not a place to be casting magic."
"I just had a sudden realization. It won't happen again."
Kuroki Ren chuckled, holding Rias's fair hands tightly.
"Oh~ Ren-Kun~ You're unusually bold today."
Rias's cheeks flushed slightly, but she gave Kuroki Ren a teasing look.
Having grown up together, their relationship was actually just one step away from breaking through the final barrier.
"Heh~"
Looking at Rias, a gentle light flickered in Kuroki Ren's eyes.
The memories of two lifetimes had taught him how to better cherish the person in front of him.
Just as he was about to pull Rias into his arms—
Rias leaned in on her own, a finger lightly tracing her vibrant red hair:
"Since you've used so much magic power, how about I help replenish it for you?"
"Alright!"
Rias had only meant to tease Kuroki Ren. She knew her childhood friend had always had the intention but never the courage.
But this time, she saw Kuroki Ren's face getting closer and closer.
What's going on?
Did Ren eat something weird today?
Thinking that—her eyes instinctively closed on their own.
Her lips suddenly touched something soft and warm...
Rias felt her breath hitch as their lips brushed—soft at first, almost uncertain. But when Ren's warm hands cupped her cheeks, tilting her face ever so slightly, all hesitation melted away like snow under the spring sun.
Rias's fingers instinctively curled into his shirt, pulling him closer. A soft, contented sigh escaped her throat as she felt the tip of his tongue entering her mouth.