Harem Daily Life in High School DxD

At the far end opposite Kuroba was a spiral staircase leading directly to the second floor, where a woman was standing.

No, it should be said that she was a young girl.

With her flaxen hair and wearing a pure white evening gown, she looked elegant and poised. Looking at her smiling face, Kuroba rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

Isn't that Rias? She just looks a few years older, a more mature version of Rias. Especially her snow-white chest, which is almost bursting at the seams of her dress, is even more exaggerated than Rias's.

Kuroba looked at Rias beside him in surprise.

"Rias...you have an older sister?"

Rias rolled her eyes at Kuroba in surprise upon hearing this, then led Kuroba directly to the girl.

"Mother, I'm back."

...

? ?

Mother?

Kuroba stared at the girl in shock.

"Mother?? Rias's mother? So young? She looks only a few years older than Rias!"

Rias's mother chuckled upon hearing this.

"Oh my, Kuroba's compliments make me so shy, it's so delightful."

Unlike Rias, her mother always seemed to have a smile on her face. Especially after hearing what Kuroba said, she not only didn't care about his strength, but instead felt that it was a kind of praise and became shy and coy.

Rias sighed helplessly.

"Demons have very long lifespans, so once they reach a certain point, they can change their appearance according to their own will. My mother has always maintained the appearance of someone about my age."

"Oh dear, according to demons, I'm clearly a young girl just beginning to experience love, Rias."

Rias's mother giggled, and because her laughter was so loud, the snow-white skin beneath her dress trembled incessantly.

Oh! Oh!! It's going to fall! Should we catch it?!

wrong.

Did Rias's mother just call my name? I don't think I've ever seen her before.

"Do you...know me?"

Kuroba said somewhat uncertainly.

However, Rias's mother found Kuroba very cute, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth with her eyes full of affection.

"Of course! How could I not be at my own daughter's engagement party? I just didn't show up."

Ah... I see, that makes sense.

"However... this is our first time meeting. Nice to meet you. I am Rias's mother, Vinerana Gremory. Please take care of me from now on, Kuroba."

"I am the one, please give me your guidance."

For some reason, Kuroba felt that Vinilana was looking at him strangely...

After settling in, everyone tidied up and rested briefly in their rooms before it was time for dinner.

I heard that Rias's father made a special trip back for dinner because Rias and the others came.

It has to be said that the Gremory family is really tolerant of their family members; they have no temper at all.

"It's a rare treat for my daughter and her family to return. Enjoy your life in the underworld with peace of mind."

Rias's father kindly invited everyone to begin their meal.

Looking at the extremely long dining table and the dazzling array of dishes on it, Kuroba didn't know where to start eating.

Because he really wasn't used to using the tableware here.

Rias's father looked at Kuroba, who hadn't made a move yet, and asked her kindly.

"Kuroba, is this not to your liking? Just tell me what you'd like to eat, and I'll tell the kitchen to make it."

Kuroba quickly shook his head and waved his hands.

"No, no, they all look delicious..."

Vinilana looked at Kuroba's embarrassed yet hesitant expression as if she understood something.

“Geotyx, it was your oversight.”

Geoticus Gremory, Rias's father, looked at Vinilana with a puzzled expression, wondering why she said that.

Vinilana didn't explain, but simply summoned a maid and whispered a few words to her. The maid respectfully accepted the order and quickly returned, carrying a set of tableware that Kuroba usually used.

"Kuroba, you should get used to this much better, right?"

Not only that, Vinilana also thoughtfully cut up some food that needed to be cut and placed it in front of Kuroba, smiling gently and considerately.

"Oh...I see. It was my oversight. Kuroba isn't used to the tableware here yet, is he? Vinilana is so thoughtful."

Rias's father patted his head, looking as if he had overlooked something, completely ignoring the scene of Vinella cutting meat for Kuroba.

"No...it was my own problem...I'm sorry you had to see this."

Kuroba said awkwardly.

With a smile, Vinilana put down the knife in her hand, placed the food in front of Kuroba, and then gently placed her hand on Kuroba's body.

"That's true, but now that you're Rias's fiancé, you still need to learn some etiquette. From now on, you'll be representing Gremory, so it's not just your own reputation that's at stake... So starting tomorrow, I'll personally teach you some daily etiquette. Please be prepared, Kuroba."

"Mother? Have you asked for my opinion?"

Upon hearing this, Rias could no longer sit still and looked at her mother in astonishment, saying something.

Although Vinilana still smiled upon hearing this, her tone carried an unquestionable certainty.

“Red Dragon... As the son-in-law of the Gremory family head, your husband, you are described by others as being unable to even master basic etiquette... Can you accept such a statement? Or do you have any objections to me personally teaching him?”

Rias knew that when her mother showed that expression, it meant there was no room for negotiation. Although she felt somewhat helpless, she still sat down resentfully.

"Rias, you'd better just behave."

Rias's father offered a calm word of advice.

Kuroba had no room to say anything about all of this, because he knew that what Vinilana said was true. Even if it was just for Rias's sake, he had to master these etiquette rules. Might makes right, but sometimes social skills are more important.

What puzzled Kuroba was Rias's father's attitude.

Why does it feel like... there's something strange between him and Vinilana? They don't seem like a couple; they're more like colleagues who treat each other with the utmost respect.

Chapter 120: Getting Along Is Also Part of the Guidance

Anyway, that's how it was. After a very comfortable night's sleep, Kuroba...

Early the next morning.

"Kuroba, time to get up."

Kuroba felt a soft, gentle breath coming from beside him.

Kuroba opened his eyes groggily.

"Ah... Rias..."

...?

No, Rias doesn't have brown hair.

yes..!

"lady..."

Startled, Kuroba quickly regained his senses and hurriedly covered his naked upper body with the blanket, sitting up in terror.

As the massive pectoral muscles in front of her disappeared, Vinilana's smile remained unchanged; she simply spoke softly.

"Kuroba, have you forgotten? Starting today, I'm going to teach you some basic etiquette and rules among nobles..."

"No, I haven't forgotten. I'll get up right away. I'm so sorry to have you come and wake me up yourself, Madam."

Kuroba remembered, but Vinilana showed no sign of leaving, which made Kuroba somewhat embarrassed.

"Kuroba, don't be so polite. Although I'm Rias's mother on the surface, we're more like sisters in private. If you don't mind, you can call me Winnie-nee-nee in private."

Vinilana smiled and looked at the flustered Kuroba, who covered his mouth as he spoke.

"This...isn't this a bit inappropriate, sister...Winnie..."

Kuroba was about to refuse, but looking at the overflowing smile on Vinilana's face, he felt an inexplicable pressure that made him want to submit, so he had no choice but to change his mind.

"Okay, that's good. Now get up, you have to go to class after breakfast."

After saying that, Vinilana stood quietly to the side, showing no intention of leaving.

"Winnie... Sister? You're here... How am I supposed to get up? I'm not dressed properly..."

Kuroba stared in disbelief at the scene and couldn't help but speak up.

"Remaining calm under any circumstances is also part of what you need to learn, right? Just treat it as a part of the lesson."

Vinilana uttered such savage words with a smile, leaving Kuroba momentarily speechless.

But seeing that she had no intention of moving, and knowing that staying in this stalemate wouldn't work, Kuroba sighed and quickly stood up and put on his clothes.

Seeing this delightful scene, Vinilana's smile widened even more.

"Hmm...it seems you haven't neglected your training, Kuroba. Your strength looks pretty good, but it's not enough. You need to work on it more."

This was the first time Kuroba had ever experienced the feeling of having his underwear exposed and commented on, but he still forced a smile and responded.

"I will, I've been trying, Winnie, I'm all dressed now."

"Well, let's go then."

Vinilana took the lead and led Kuroba out. The moment they stepped out the door, Kuroba clearly felt that Vinilana's aura had changed. She was no longer so easygoing, but instead exuded a sense of oppression from someone in a superior position.

That's incredibly skillful, it's terrifying...

When it came time for breakfast, Kuroba was the last to arrive, even though Yuuma and the others had already taken their seats.