Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

The girl seemed to be surrounded by a faint, crimson glow.

“Cough…” Samael coughed slightly, the stiffness on his face easing, replaced by pure confusion, “Qiuye, you don’t need to take off your clothes for baptism.”

"Baptism?" Tono Akiha looked up in astonishment, the murderous aura that had been accumulating on her body vanishing, and stared blankly at the person opposite her.

"Yes, I see that your alienation seems to have worsened, so I wanted to help check your physical condition and cleanse you of the filth."

Samael blinked, seemingly puzzled as well.

"What? Didn't Shi tell you?"

"She ran away as soon as she saw me and Asagami..."

Tono Akiha was also completely bewildered, her eyes glazed over as she murmured to herself, her mouth half-open and her eyes vacant, as if she were lost in deep thought.

The poems and songs reminded me of postpartum care for sows;

From the concept of nation-building, one can think of peasant uprisings;

The Big Bang has led me to think about the 21st century...

"Hey, it looks pretty cold outside, why don't you put on some clothes?"

Finally, a dry cough by her ear interrupted Tono Akiha's enlightenment, pulling her thoughts back from the void to reality.

As they spoke, the "father" opposite them turned slightly to the side, discreetly shifting his gaze away.

Suddenly, the girl, who had been standing blankly in the corner, moved like a machine programmed with instructions. With lightning speed, she grabbed the clothes on the ground and hurriedly put on her coat.

But the more anxious you are when faced with a problem, the more likely you are to make mistakes in the rush.

"Thorn-"

Before Tono Akiha could react, a sudden burst of strange strength in her hand tore her loose kimono apart, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin around her waist and abdomen.

That once again, her pretty face, which had been frozen in place, became numb and blank.

Just as Tono Akiha was at a loss, a black coat was placed over her body, concealing the exposed skin.

"Fine, you can sit on the bed. I'll do the rest myself."

Samael waved his hand, both amused and exasperated.

But then he seemed to realize that his words had been ambiguous, and quickly added his own explanation.

"It's just a baptism, it'll be over soon."

Tono Akiha nodded mechanically and followed Samael silently, sitting obediently on the edge of the bed like a wound-up toy.

Realizing the atmosphere was a bit tense, Samael cleared his throat and immediately changed the subject.

"It seems that the mutation within you is much more severe here than in Shiki and Fujino..."

"If I'm not mistaken, it's very likely because of the bloodline of the demon race..."

"You should have sensed it too. That so-called Crimson Throne Hair is a manifestation of your abilities gradually awakening. Before you fully master it, it's best to use it with caution..."

With each sentence he heard, Tono Akiha nodded, completely unlike his usual prickly demeanor.

Seeing that the girl was still somewhat dazed, Samael guessed that she hadn't taken in much of what he had just said, so he simply got straight to the point.

"How about it? Let's begin."

"Oh……"

Tono Akiha nodded subconsciously, turned onto her side and lay down on the bed, her hands folded over her lower abdomen, her arm muscles still taut.

Who said you could lie down?

Samael moved his lips, but ultimately swallowed his sarcasm and instead gave a gentle smile.

"Relax, it will be over soon."

The murmur in her ear seemed to have a strange magic. Upon hearing it, Tono Akiha lowered her overly tense arms, stretched out her limbs, closed her eyes, and her expression gradually relaxed.

It looks just like a kitten that has retracted its paws and revealed its soft belly.

When they're not all puffed up, they're actually quite cute.

Samael looked at Tono Akiha, who was actually starting to feel sleepy in this unfamiliar environment, and couldn't help but shake his head and smile to himself.

Based on the girl's reaction when she entered, he could roughly guess why Tono Akiha had been so hostile and defensive towards him, like a hedgehog.

Most likely, someone is slandering him behind his back, making these girls think that he raises them just to eat meat.

Clearly, I meant well that time in Misaki City.

Samael rolled his eyes in exasperation, while inwardly grumbling about Ryougi Shiki, who had run out first.

This time, he meant well.

Although the process was a bit tortuous, there was only one person I was prepared to trick.

The two people behind him weren't on his "pleasure" list for tonight.

Sigh, it's hard to be a good person...

A kind soul in hell let out a heartfelt sigh, then composed himself and began to focus on his work.

Baptizing the Son of God was naturally not a difficult task for him, the Father.

Moreover, with the seal implanted in them during their childhood, Samael can manipulate and take over their bodies and reclaim their souls at any time if he so desires.

Although the transaction was based on the principles of fairness and voluntariness, he was ultimately a devil.

However, with this convenient channel, Samael could easily transfer divine power into Tono Akiha's body through skin contact alone, conducting a precise and comprehensive scan.

Soon, the "father" withdrew his hand, slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze revealed understanding.

The situation was as he had anticipated.

The demon bloodline within Tono Akiha's body is becoming highly active, especially at night, when its reaction seems stronger and more active than during the day.

More active at night than during the day...

Samael's eyes flickered, a thoughtful look in them.

Therefore, the daytime is the world of humans, while the nighttime is more suitable for ghosts to live in.

The ancient serpent glanced at the increasingly dark night outside the window, then suppressed the distracting thoughts in its mind, readjusted the seal, and purified the excessive demonic power accumulated in Tono Akiha's body.

Everything should be done step by step.

It's true that the Tono family has demon blood, but when power surges uncontrollably, the container itself is often the first thing to be damaged.

After being brought to this singularity, she experienced countless days and nights. Even with his seal protecting her, the constantly boiling ghost blood still made it difficult for the girl to adapt.

What Samael needs to do is purify the negative emotions that have accumulated, giving her the time and space to reconcile these forces.

With practiced ease, Samael quickly completed the "baptism."

Get it!

He snapped his fingers as usual, but Tono Akiha on the bed did not react at all.

Samael's heart tightened, and he subconsciously looked down to check.

However, after a moment of careful inspection, his facial muscles twitched slightly, revealing a subtle expression, and he was speechless with frustration.

Surprisingly, she fell asleep...

Please, weren't you like a hedgehog before, ready to poke holes in me? How come you're fast asleep in my bed so soon, without any sense of caution?

Miss, you're going to get scolded if you keep going like this.

Seeing the stark contrast between before and after, Samael was both amused and exasperated.

Although I really wanted to teach this girl a lesson and let her know what it means to be wicked.

But considering that a third divine child was waiting outside, Samael had no choice but to give up this tempting idea, raising his hand to pat that pink cheek and snorting in annoyance.

"Hey, wake up! The sun's already high in the sky!"

Tono Akiha, who was fast asleep in bed, was startled awake. She sat up abruptly, and after a moment of confusion, her eyes became wary when she saw Samael in front of her. She instinctively crossed her arms over her chest.

"You, what are you doing in my room?"

"This is my bedroom..."

Samael's taut cheeks twitched again.

……

After a long shutdown and restart, Tono Akiha, still half asleep, finally came to her senses. Her cheeks flushed red, and she immediately rolled out of bed and fled the room in a disheveled state.

"clothing!"

Hearing the call from behind, Tono Akiha instinctively tightened her ripped kimono and ran even faster.

Watching the figure rush into the night and disappear, Samael's hand froze in mid-air, and he muttered to himself, his face twitching.

"I meant my clothes..."

Sigh, whatever. These three wild ones are no match for domesticated ones; they're all unreliable.

Samael lowered his arms, muttered a few words to himself, tidied up the room slightly, and then peeked out the door, muttering listlessly.

"Next……"

Soon after, Asagami Fujino, who was the last to appear, politely knocked on the door and, after receiving permission, bowed and entered the room.

"Sit there, be good and don't move. Let me check your body."

Having learned from past mistakes, Samael clearly stated his demands this time, eliminating any unnecessary misunderstandings.

Asagami Fujino cooperated well, sitting obediently at the tea table, closing her eyes, and waiting for the "Father's" baptism.

With a solid foundation laid, things naturally progressed exceptionally smoothly.

Before long, Samael withdrew his hand from Asagami Fujino's head and nodded with a smile.

"Alright, you're not in any serious condition, just a bit weak. Try to exercise more."

"Ah."

Asagami Fujino smiled back, her manners impeccable, and then obediently got up from her seat, though there seemed to be a strange shyness and bashfulness on her face.

To be fair, this daughter of the Asagami family has a good upbringing, a gentle and introverted personality, and is the image of a humble woman who is a good wife and mother.

This typical Yamato Nadeshiko possesses astonishing patience and a certain submissive temperament, making one unable to resist the urge to bully her.

If they dated normally, she might be the most suitable of the three to marry into an ordinary family, become a good wife and mother, and be an excellent wife.

As for the marriage proposal, if this person is chosen, he will most likely marry into the family...

As a father, Samael thought this way.

Then, he saw his own [ko], who untied the sash in front of him and took off the loose kimono.

……

Samael felt a chill run through him, and his voice became unsteady and confused.

"Did Qiuye say that I was going to baptize you...?"

"Ah."

Asagami Fujino nodded slightly.

Samael breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly regaining his confidence, and looked at this "excellent wife" again before speaking softly.

"Then why did you take off your clothes?"

"It's getting late. Tonight, I will help you to bed."

Asagami Fujino blushed, bit her lip, and spoke softly.

Samael's mind, which had just cleared, became somewhat muddled again.

"I don't think I ordered this..."

"We are your priestesses, and it is our duty to serve you."

Asagami Fujino lowered her arms, trying to overcome her body's instinctive shame, and made her tone sound calm and solemn.

Immediately, her curvaceous body fell into Samael's arms, and the contact and friction of their skin brought a touch of heat.

In the myths of various countries, it seems that the original priestesses did indeed have this function.