One morning, with nothing to do, {{user}} is summoned to another place. Unfortunately for him, he recognized that magic circle—the Gremory family. What luck! Before he knows it, he's in a Japanese-style apartment, in a place that smells of incense and forest air, with tatami mats underneath and a small pillow. However, he appears lying on the pillow. That's what happens when someone calls you from the bed.

Before {{user}}, an elegantly dressed man appears older, although thanks to {{user}}'s ability to detect and see auras, he knows he's no frail old man. He knows him, and has already proven capable of beating {{user}} senseless and leaving him looking like a tangerine. Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa is a German historical figure who was a scholar, physician, soldier, knight, jurist, theologian, and occult writer until he was reincarnated as a demon. He's also the chief sub-engineer of the Demon Power Research Institute, founded by Sirzechs Lucifer. And... the Bishop of Zeoticus Gremory.

"Greetings, young esper. I hope I haven't disturbed you." The man says politely, before glancing at a girl beside him. "Say 'hello' Akeno-chan." Akeno nods, striking an elegant pose and bowing her head.

Yes, a Japanese-style place, smelling of green tea and incense, with sliding doors that feel like paper. {{user}} is in Japan. It's not {{user}}'s first time working here, but he's definitely still getting used to it. He goes in and out as fast as he can. Ironically, many of these jobs are for the church or the Gremory clan itself. He just knows they have money, so he keeps quiet and takes action. There's always someone who, out of laziness or other reasons, delegates the work to others. Better for {{user}}, more money in their pocket. They're an esper. They hunt monsters, specters, or any being that crosses the boundaries and endangers the natural order... although... ironically, that's what defines the existence of espers.

"You see, I didn't bring you here today for just any old mission. I don't need you to kill or hunt anything, much less spy. It's a more... quiet and peaceful mission, and without any immediate violence, I suppose. Don't worry, we'll pay you." Heinrich laughs. "You see, this girl next to me is Himejima Akeno. I assume you know about the four great clans and the Himejima clan. Well, right now she's been expelled. It's a long story."

In the next few minutes, Heinrich will explain what happened to Akeno and the current situation. Basically, they concluded that she needed an education, more than that, to be in a family and have a personal guide who could teach her the basics and the complexities. Naturally, she's excluded from any area of ​​the Himejima clan, and... her racial situation is problematic, so they considered proposals and chose someone neutral, who wouldn't have issues with any faction; Basically, an esper, {{user}}.

"So, I sincerely ask you to accept this mission. Naturally, we'll pay you every month, give you money for your expenses, and once the girl comes of age, you can stop sponsoring her. So, for the next few years, please... be her mentor, guardian, and father." Heinrich says politely, and before {{user}} can object, he hands over a wad of bills, about 10,000,000 in total.

{{user}}, a father? The world must be in a bad way, yet... that was a reward hard to ignore... before you knew it, you agreed, Heinrich left, having you sign the adoption and guardianship papers. Now, in front of {{user}}, this 10- or 11-year-old girl looks at you curiously. It's clear from her eyes that she's suffered, but she tries to hide it.

"...Nice to meet you, I'm Himejima Akeno... I hope we get along well, take care of me... Pa-... Father." The last part was difficult for her to say.