Chapter 110 - Meeting the Sitri Family

Chapter 110: Chapter 110 - Meeting the Sitri Family

Alear descended the last few steps of the staircase without any haste, still completely unaware that, somewhere in that hall, a certain crimson-haired Gremory heiress, completely obsessed with him, was on the verge of an emotional breakdown simply from imagining that, soon, she would finally be introduced to him. His gaze calmly swept across the room, greeting a few familiar faces with slight nods, until a familiar and impossible-to-ignore figure appeared directly in his path.

"Ale-chan~!"

Serafall Leviathan’s high-pitched, lively, and unmistakable voice echoed through the hall seconds before Magical Girl Levi-tan herself practically flew toward him, her eyes shining with pure excitement.

"You finally came down! I was almost about to go up there and pull you down by the hand! Come on, come on! There are some people I want to introduce you to personally!"

Before Alear could even respond, Serafall had already grabbed his arm and started pulling him along, guiding him with her contagious energy toward a small group waiting a few meters away. Among them were a noble-looking man and woman with dignified bearing, clearly Lord and Lady Sitri, accompanied by two young women.

The first possessed a delicate and refined appearance, with fair skin, a small face, and soft features. Her straight, short black hair was cut into a bob that ended near her neck, while straight bangs rested across her forehead and a few strands delicately framed the sides of her face. Her large violet eyes carried a naturally serious and observant expression, reinforced by the reddish-framed glasses she wore, giving her an intellectual and distinguished air. Standing at one meter and sixty-six centimeters tall, she possessed a small, elegant, and naturally curvaceous body, with a delicate build that never quite appeared fragile. Her narrow shoulders and slender arms contrasted harmoniously with her well-defined waist and rounded hips, forming a proportional and graceful silhouette. Her breasts, medium-sized and proportional to the rest of her figure, complemented her curves without making them exaggerated. Even so, her beauty remained undeniably demonic, possessing that almost supernatural and alluring quality characteristic of demons, although her appearance was considerably more discreet and less voluptuous than that of other women he had met in that world.

Standing beside her was another woman, equally elegant and quiet. Her long, straight black hair fell almost to her knees, while her parted bangs delicately framed her face. Her heterochromatic eyes, with the left one violet and the right one light brown, gave her a particularly striking appearance that was difficult to forget. Her figure, on the other hand, was considerably more voluptuous than Sona’s, featuring pronounced curves, a slim waist, and larger breasts. Even so, her perfectly composed posture and calm expression made all that sensuality convey a curiously "cold" impression....

Alear observed the group for a few moments, immediately recognizing the family Serafall intended to introduce. Before he could say anything, she stopped in front of them and spread her arms with a proud smile, as if she were about to present the greatest prize in the entire Underworld.

"Daddy, Mommy, So-tan, Tsubaki-chan~! This is my Ale-chan! My fiancé! The future son-in-law of the Sitri family and the most amazing man in the entire world!"

The declaration caused Sona to close her eyes for a moment, already anticipating the embarrassment her sister had just caused her, while Tsubaki merely discreetly brought a hand to her mouth to hide a small smile. Alear, meanwhile, remained perfectly calm, clearly accustomed to Serafall’s extravagant behavior.

Lord Sitri was the first to step forward. A man with impeccable posture, carefully combed black hair, and a serene expression, he slightly inclined his head in a formal and respectful greeting.

"Lord H?angenti. It is a pleasure to finally meet you in person. My eldest daughter speaks... quite a lot about you."

Lady Sitri, equally noble and serene, offered a gentle smile before also giving a small bow.

"Welcome to our family, son-in-law. We hope you have been enjoying the evening so far."

Alear returned the greeting with the same courtesy, his voice firm and respectful.

"The pleasure is mine, Lord Sitri, Lady Sitri. Thank you for your hospitality and for being here tonight."

Serafall then turned toward her younger sister, a dangerously mischievous gleam appearing in her eyes.

"And this here is my So-tan~! The smartest, most serious, and cutest little sister in the entire Underworld! She keeps pretending she doesn’t like me, but deep down, she loves me way too much! So-tan, properly greet your future brother-in-law!"

Sona Sitri closed her eyes for a moment, clearly preparing herself to endure yet another dose of public embarrassment caused by her sister. When she opened them again, her expression was once more under control, although a faint shadow of resignation could be seen on her face. She stepped forward, adjusted her glasses with a delicate movement, and inclined her head with perfect composure.

"Lord H?angenti. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Sona Sitri. Please disregard my sister’s... excessive enthusiasm."

Tsubaki, who remained beside Sona, also stepped forward and gave an elegant bow.

"Tsubaki Shinra, Queen of Sona-sama. It is an honor to meet you, Lord H?angenti..."

Alear returned Sona and Tsubaki’s greetings with a slight nod, maintaining the same polite and calm smile on his lips.

"The pleasure is mine, Sona-san, Tsubaki-san.." His voice remained calm, without any excessive formality. "And, please, you can just call me Alear. After all, in a way, I’m already part of the family. There’s no need for so many titles between us....."

Sona slightly raised her eyebrows behind her glasses, clearly surprised by such a direct proposal. After a brief moment of hesitation, however, she nodded with her usual composure.

"...Understood. Alear-san, then...."

Tsubaki also slightly inclined her head, and a faint glimmer of approval passed through her heterochromatic eyes.

"As you wish, Alear-sama... pardon me. Alear-san..."

Lord Sitri then let out a low, good-natured laugh, exchanging a knowing glance with his wife.

"How generous of you, son-in-law." His tone carried a hint of teasing. "But if you already consider yourself part of the family... I hope you’re prepared for the responsibilities that entails. Taking care of Serafall isn’t exactly a simple task, you know?"

Lady Sitri gently brought a hand to her mouth, trying to hide an amused smile.

"That is true. Our eldest daughter has a... rather unique energy. You’re going to need a lot of patience, Alear. And, above all, quite a bit of stamina."

Serafall, who had been watching the interaction with a proud smile until then, immediately puffed out her cheeks and crossed her arms, assuming an offended and exaggeratedly dramatic expression.

"Hey! Daddy! Mommy! Don’t talk about me as if I’m some kind of problem! I’m a wonderful wife, okay?! Ale-chan loves the way I am! Right, Ale-chan~?!"

She turned toward Alear with eyes shining with anticipation, clearly expecting him to defend her immediately.

Alear raised an eyebrow at Serafall’s exaggeratedly offended expression. For several seconds, he remained silent, observing her with an amused smile, as though carefully considering whether or not he should encourage that behavior even further.

"Hmm... I don’t know. I think I need to think about that for a little while."

"Eh?"

Serafall’s smile disappeared for a moment. Her eyes widened, and she tilted her head to the side, clearly unable to believe that Alear had just hesitated in response to such an important question.

"You need to think?! Ale-chan, that’s cruel!"

She brought her hands to her chest and made a dramatically dejected expression, as though she had just suffered the greatest tragedy of her life. Alear couldn’t help but let out a small laugh at her reaction.

"I’m only joking."

Serafall’s expression immediately changed.

Alear then smiled at her, this time more warmly, before continuing:

"Of course you’re a wonderful wife, Serafall. I have no complaints."

"Ehehehe..."

Serafall’s face took on a faint reddish tint. She looked away for a moment, bringing a finger to her lips as a shy and genuinely happy smile appeared on her face.

"Y-You really think so...?"

"Of course I do."

"Ehehehehe~!"

Serafall smiled radiantly once again, clearly satisfied with his answer. All of her indignation from a few seconds earlier had completely disappeared, replaced by an almost childlike happiness.

Sona, on the other hand, remained silent.

She watched her older sister with an expression of genuine surprise. It wasn’t exactly the first time she had seen Serafall happy, but there was something different about this reaction. Her sister, who normally had absolutely no shame about behaving extravagantly in front of other people, had just become genuinely flustered by a simple compliment from Alear.

She really likes him...

The thought arose naturally in Sona’s mind.

Although she already knew about the relationship between the two, seeing it firsthand made everything much more obvious. Serafall wasn’t simply playing around or putting on one of her usual exaggerated displays. That smile, the faint blush on her cheeks, and the way her eyes remained fixed on Alear made it clear that her feelings were sincere.

Sona discreetly adjusted her glasses, watching the two of them for a few more seconds.

Lord and Lady Sitri had also noticed the change in their eldest daughter. They exchanged a brief look, the kind that required no words, and a discreet smile appeared on both their faces. They knew Serafall better than anyone and knew how rare it was to see her like that, genuinely embarrassed and happy at the same time.

"It seems she really has found someone she likes."

Lady Sitri murmured quietly, a satisfied expression on her face.

"And someone who can keep up with her without losing his patience. That alone is already an admirable quality."

Lord Sitri let out a small laugh.

"I agree. To be honest, I was beginning to wonder whether any man would be capable of handling her."

Serafall, who had only heard the end of the conversation, immediately turned her head.

"Daddy! Mommy! I’m right here, you know?!"

"We’re merely stating the facts, dear."

"That doesn’t seem fair at all!"

Alear let out a quiet laugh, while Sona looked away for a few seconds to hide the small smile threatening to appear on her lips. Tsubaki, meanwhile, remained beside her mistress, observing the family interaction with a calm expression.

The conversation naturally continued, and Alear ended up staying with the Sitris for some time. Lord Sitri showed particular interest in getting to know the newest member of his family better, asking about the administration of Clan H?angenti, the responsibilities that had fallen upon his shoulders, and the challenges he had faced since officially assuming his position.

Alear answered every question calmly, showing no discomfort at his future father-in-law’s curiosity...

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