Chapter 250: Don't use "-chan"!
The fact that Serafall was pregnant couldn't be hidden.
No, if she wished to, it was possible to hide her pregnancy as it only took no more than nine months for her to give birth to her first child. While it might be a long time for a human, as it would take almost a year of their time, for a devil like her, it was nothing.
Regardless, while everyone was conflicted by Serafall's pregnancy, as she was impregnated by someone much younger than her and also someone who was about to marry someone else, it was, without a doubt, a happy occasion for everyone.
Not only Misla, Asia, Kuroka, Shirone, Masa's parents, Serafall's parents, and even Ravel were happy and couldn't wait for Serafall to give birth.
"How do you feel, Serafall-nee?"
"Do you feel something different?"
"Is the baby going to be born here?"
As women, it was natural for them to wish to know about a pregnancy, so of course, they couldn't help but ask him one after another.
"Haha... nothing really changed much. It's only been a few weeks, after all, but it might be different later."
"But you shouldn't be busy after this."
"Yes, focus on your pregnancy first."
Misla and Masa's mother, who had experience, quickly gave advice to Serafall about her pregnancy as it would be Serafall's first time becoming a mother.
Naturally, Serafall listened to their advice carefully since she had never thought of becoming a mother, yet while it was unexpected, she anticipated it much, even if she knew she couldn't be Masa's wife.
Or rather, as this was their child, Serafall would take care of it dearly.
To be honest, at this moment, Serafall thought about quitting everything, whether it was her role as a Leviathan, Mahou Shoujo Levia-tan, or many others, giving priority and 120% focus to the child inside her womb.
Still, as the women talked to each other excitedly, Masa's father looked at his son with a complex.
"You are really something, Masa."
Masa's father stared at his son speechlessly, wondering whether it was his fault that he had often left Masa with the problem of their domain.
Regardless, for a devil who had a hard time getting pregnant, it was without a doubt amazing for Masa to make Serafall pregnant directly just after she lost her first time.
However, Masa didn't say anything since, similar to Serafall, he was also surprised by her pregnancy, so even now, he was still in a state of disbelief and hadn't recovered.
Whether it was Issei, Sirzech, or many others, he could not calm facing all of that, but facing this situation, he couldn't think of a proper response despite knowing Serafall, who was pregnant with his child.
Nevertheless, knowing Serafall had gotten pregnant, the first one who needed to know was Serafall's family, the head of the Sitri and his wife, along with others who were related to her, such as her little sister, Sona.
At this moment, knowing Serafall's pregnancy, all of them were on their way to the domain of the House of Vapula, ready to meet Serafall and probably judge Masa, the naughty young man, who was about to be engaged to Ravel, yet somehow impregnated the strongest female devil.
Yet, while Masa was in disbelief, he also felt helpless, especially after the kind of mess that he had created.
Not only did he make the enemy of Issei, causing trouble for the fallen angel, but he also attacked Rias and provoked Sirzech, asking him to have a duel for a little event at his engagement party.
Excusing himself, he rubbed his face with water to calm himself since, while he had confidence that he would win against Sirzech, he wondered how Serafall would react and whether his news might affect her pregnancy.
Somehow, Masa felt quite nervous.
'What to do...'
Still, he didn't want to appear to be losing his calm or nervousness since he wanted Serafall to be calm, focusing on their child instead of worrying about his messy actions.
'It just happened after I did that to Akeno...'
When he thought of what he had done to Akeno, hopefully, she was all fine since he didn't wear anything at that time, and he also didn't use the ability of "Boost" that he gained from devouring the "Boosted Gear," so nothing would happen, right?
'Why does it feel like I'm raising a flag?'
Throwing away all the useless thoughts, he thought of returning, having a proper talk, and comforting Serafall. While it was his first time to be a parent, and despite how young he was, he was a man, and she was impregnated by him, so even if he wasn't prepared, he had to be prepared since this was his duty as a man.
Well, even if he wanted to run away, it was impossible, especially when he was the heir of the House of Vapula.
Still, as he thought about returning, he got a call from someone unexpected.
"Akeno?"
He felt weird, but while he wasn't in the mood to talk with Akeno, he decided to accept the call. "Akeno? What's wrong?"
"It's not, what's wrong?! Do you know what you've done?"
"Provoking Lucifer?"
"...you said it so easily."
"If I am dying, then shouldn't it be good news for you since no one will mess you up?"
Somehow, having this call made him calm down.
"....."
Akeno fell silent, thinking about what would happen if Masa died.
Yes, she should be happy, yet... unexpectedly, she couldn't.
"Don't make such a joke!"
"..."
Her anger surprised him, but he smiled and said, "Sorry, I took my joke too far, but Akeno-chan is worried about me, huh? You love me now?"
"Don't be an idiot! Also, even if I have a lower status, I am still older than you! Don't call me "-chan"!"
"How cute~!"
"...." Akeno wanted to beat up this bastard!
"But thank you for reminding me. I am glad to get this call from you."
"N-No, it's fine..."
When Masa showed this side to her, Akeno somehow lost her calm and became quite flustered. This guy should be hateful and a sadist, yet this side of him... wasn't bad, she thought. Even if they couldn't marry and he would be the husband of someone... unexpectedly, she was fine.
Still, she told him everything, whether it was the fact that Grayfia would be the one who fought him during the duel or everyone's reaction, but when she was about to tell him everything, Masa stopped her.
"Stop, stop. Don't tell me everything."
"Why?!"
"...you are the queen of Rias. I think you are the weird one to ask me such a question."
"...." Akeno.
"But, thank you. I will be okay. Take care of yourselves since I don't want you to be hurt."
"...you are worried about me?"
"Of course, I haven't gotten bored of you. I will visit you tomorrow."
"...." Akeno.
"Don't forget to wear your kimono. I will hang up the call."
"W-Wait!"
Akeno wanted to stop him, but the call was already hung up, and she could only look at her phone, speechless, wondering what she should do. She also wondered how Masa would come, but then again, while she was in a mess, she decided to prepare her kimono first.
However, Masa, who returned, decided to stay alone with Serafall, who unexpectedly looked at him and asked sadly, "...do you not want me to get pregnant?"
"...."