Part 1

The House of Karnstein was once on the top 10 of the 27 Pillars of Hell but was then drastically demoted to the bottom. The reason was that, they were defeated multiple times on the tournament each year.

The eldest son, Jitreim Karnstein, was also defeated multiple times thus he blamed himself about it even though his father denied it. Their father, Harry Karnstein was a well-known demon and one of the kindest one that existed. Caring not only for his family, but also for his domain, the town of Sadra.

He had only one concubine, a beautiful human woman named Lisha Clifford. She was a member from one of the noble families but disowned due to having demonic powers.

She was openly accepted by the original wife of Harry, named Hana Gremory. Hana Gremory is the second to the youngest child of the House of Gremory. The House of Gremory and the House of Karnstein is in really good terms, even after the latter got demoted.

Hana and Harry had two children, a boy and a girl. The boy was Jitreim, 24 years old. He now works at the research lab of the House of Agares. The girl is Rory, 17 years old, she’s a second year at the Academy. The two of them are pure-blood demons that are about Demon Lord class.

While they are the pure-blood descendants of Hana and Harry, there are also the half-bloods who has Lisha as their mother.

Azrael Karnstein, 16 years old, a freshman at the academy. He has a little sister named, Sona Karnstein, 13 years old, and currently studying on the large library of the mansion.

Although the four of them have difference in blood, they get along so well that they are even called as the perfect family.

“I’m home.”

I greeted upon entering the door.

“””Welcome back, young master Azrael.”””

The two maids and the butler greeted back. I gave them a smile.

The fairly tall maid with long orange hair is Mari, she’s from the low class demon clans. Although she’s a low class, she’s a top-notch maid that gets everything done perfectly.

The maid with pink hair tied in a ponytail is Treia, she’s also from the low class demon clans, but is very smart.

And last is the butler with brown hair, Drake, he’s a half dragon, half demon, he may look young but he’s actually 160 years old. Based on the standards that the nobles made, he’s the perfect butler, though he’s quite the troublemaker sometimes.

“By the way, where’s So-...?”

I was about to ask where my little sister is, but a loud explosion cut me before I could finish my words. I guess she’s practicing some magic at the back. The three just gave me a wry smile, which I also returned with an apologetic look.

I then teleported at the back where she’s practicing her magic. The nice scenery which I saw before I left the house was now a wasteland with a large crater and a fallen Sona with her magic staff that has a blue orb at the top.

“What the hell happened here?”

I asked her while she’s still lying on the ground.

“I tested the new type of explosion spell I made that only uses little mana, but…”

Oh so that’s it! Lately she’s been making spells that gives the same output as the original, but only uses at least 30% of her mana. Well, it can’t be helped though.

“By the way big-bro, aren’t you gonna help your cute little sister stand up or carry her to her bedroom?”

“Okay, okay. *sigh*”

I carried this good little sister of mine and teleported her to her bedroom. Sona is a very cheeky girl but she’s surprisingly obedient sometimes.

Her room has a very girly theme on it, with pink wallpapers and a bed fit for a princess. Looking at it made me feel that she’s still my cute little sister that I must protect.

I then dropped her on the bed and sat on a near chair.

“So? Have you asked Jitreim about it?”

“Well..”

She answered with a wry smile while lightly scratching her cheek. I knew it, this girl would just conduct experiments without consulting big brother. I sighed and glared at her, she then covered her face with a pillow.

I smiled at her reaction but I still scolded her.

*Knock, knock*

Two knocks came from the door.

“Come in!”

I answered and then the figure of Treia appeared.

“My, what are you doing to your little sister, young master?”

Treia asked. Currently, I’m hitting my little sister’s butt with my hands to make her learn from her mistake, the Asian way. Sona then glanced at me while grinning…

I have a bad feeling about this…

“Hyaaaa!…. Treia help me! This big brother of mine is sexually harassing me.”

Sona shouted while embracing herself that made my eyebrows twitch, but Treia is glaring at me with an expression that says ‘are you a siscon? Creep’.

“Don’t misunderstand Treia! I’m only scolding this good little sister of mine because of what she did.”

I explained while pinching Sona’s cheek. Treia then breathed a sigh of relief, probably. And then spoke to us.

“For a second there I thought young master is a creep who likes to do sexual things to his little sister..” “Oi!” “But I guess he’s not, probably.” “What do you mean ‘probably’? Of course I’m not!” “Hmph, you don’t like your cute and adorable little sister? That’s so mean big-bro..” “Why would I!?” “Uwaaa… Treia, big-bro is bullying me!

Sona then ran to Treia’s side and hugged her. Treia then gave her a light pat on the head.

“Don’t worry young mistress, Treia will protect you from young master.” “Like I said, what do you need to protect her from!?” “Treia, I love you!” “This little…”

I lightly closed my eyes while gritting my teeth to prevent myself from strangling her.

“By the way, young master, Master Harry wants you to come to his office.” “Why didn’t you tell me earlier!?” “Because I was scolding you for sexually harassing young mistress.” “Its not—..*sigh*. Just forget it.”

I then snapped my fingers and teleported to dad’s office. I’m more exhausted dealing with my little sister than the exams itself.

The room has a baroque theme on it. There are also shelves filled with books lining up one another. In the middle was a desk that also has some books and documents. A man whose looks is younger than his age was sitting on a chair.

“Dad, you called me?”

Harry Karnstein, the current head and also known as Demon Lord Karnstein. His power is comparable with the other Demon Lords above him. He then stood up.

“I heard you made the boy from the House of Kokabiel your servant? Am I right?”

He asked in a cold, deep tone. I gulped upon hearing that.

“Y-Yes…”

“You also got in the academy? Am I right?”

“Y-Yes…”

I answered while looking down. He then slightly opened his mouth to speak and…

“This calls for a celebration! Drake tell the chefs to make a feast! Tell the others to line up some tables and chairs, everyone is eating with us!”

“At once master!”

I lifelessly looked at my dad giving some bizarre orders and preparing a feast for my achievement in getting accepted at the academy. Well, I am glad that he wants to throw a feast but what the hell…

Drake too is looking forward to it and quickly obeyed the orders of my dad.

Well just forget it, he wants it though.

“*sigh* Good thing you got in the academy though, but who will be your servant while you’re inside the academy? It can’t be… uhh.. what’s his name again? From the House of Kokabiel—”

“Drynth”

“Yes, yes. He can’t be your servant inside since he’s a boy. And your servant must be a girl. Hmm…”

“I plan to scout in the nearby village until next week.”

“Ho?”

“Well, the academy gave us a week off since we need to find our servants.”

“I see..”

He said, his right hand holding his chin while the other is supporting it.

“What about we make an event to make it easier for you?”

He proposed the idea. The idea was, he will organize an event to help me find a servant easily, but I quickly turned down his offer.

“Well, it will make it easier for me. But I plan to scout one myself, starting tomorrow.”

I said while lightly scratching my cheek. It is rather convenient, but I don’t want to trouble the townsfolk about it.

“Hmm? Then you’re going to the village by yourself?”

He asked. I have my own criteria in choosing the right servant for me, but if the girls from the event were only just some normal demons, then that doesn’t sit fine with me. I don’t want to expose them to danger after all.

“Yes, I’ll just personally find myself a suitable servant.”

“Well, if that’s what you want.”

He said, I bowed and turned around to face the door. When I was about to open it, dad called me again.

“Oh, by the way, can you talk to Rory for a second? She got herself defeated at a match, punishment was marriage or something I think…”

My dad muttered those words. I was completely petrified. My fist clenched on its own and…

“What?”

“Well I can sympathize with you, but it can’t be helped. Go talk to her about it, I think they arranged a rematch.”

My dad said, well it also doesn’t sit right with me though. I was about to snap my fingers when he said…

“If it’s you, I know you can easily take down the House of Sitri.”

He said with a gentle look. Well, if dad is counting on me, then I have no choice but to live up to it. I gave him a smile and then snapped my fingers.