Although surprised by Arthas's actions, Rias felt a surge of pride and self-satisfaction at Grayfia's heartfelt praise. Her familiar had eve
Although surprised by Arthas's actions, Rias felt a surge of pride and self-satisfaction at Grayfia's heartfelt praise.
Her familiar had even made the usually aloof Grayfia bow her head. Her judgment was indeed impeccable.
"Then… there's nothing to worry about, Miss Rias. If you want to avoid this marriage, I have a foolproof method."
"Oh? What is it?"
While curious about Grayfia's sudden change of heart, Rias eagerly inquired.
"Simple. Hold a Rating Game. The outcome will decide the marriage. If Miss Rias loses, she'll marry him. But if she wins, she can perfectly refuse, claiming she won't marry someone weaker than herself."
Grayfia explained, and Rias's eyes lit up. She nodded excitedly.
"Yes! That's perfect. Let's do it as Grayfia-nee suggested."
"Then I'll convey Miss Rias's decision to the Phenex family."
Grayfia curtseied slightly and returned to the Underworld to inform the Phenex family.
"Well… the troublesome person's gone. Shall we continue what we started, Arthas?" After Grayfia left, Rias, sitting on the bed, casually lifted the coat draped over her, revealing her alluring body, and said suggestively.
"Please be mindful, Rias. This is my house."
Souna pushed up her glasses, saying with displeasure.
"I was just joking. See you tomorrow, Arthas."
Saying this, Rias leaned down, gently kissing Arthas's forehead before disappearing through the magic circle on the floor.
Shaking his head with amusement, Arthas looked at Souna, who was still in his room.
"Souna-nee, are you staying?"
"As if."
With a playful retort, Souna also left the room.
Shrugging helplessly, Arthas lay back down to continue sleeping.
In the Underworld, within the Gremory family's castle, Sirzechs sat on his throne, flanked by the Phenex family head and his third son, Riser Phenex.
"Oh, it seems Grayfia has returned." Sirzechs said suddenly. As he spoke, a crimson magic circle flickered on the floor.
"Lord Lucifer, Mr. Phenex." Nodding slightly, Grayfia emerged from the teleportation circle.
"I've spoken with Miss Rias." Grayfia reported.
"Oh, what did my stubborn sister say?" Sirzechs asked with a smile.
"Miss Rias accepts the engagement." After Grayfia's words, Sirzechs looked surprised, while the Phenex father and son showed delight.
"However…" Smiling slightly, Grayfia continued, "Miss Rias wishes to settle this with Master Riser in a Rating Game before everyone in the Underworld. If Master Riser wins, Miss Rias will marry him immediately. But if Master Riser loses, she will refuse the engagement because she won't marry someone weaker than herself."
"Oh, can I interpret this as my fiancée eagerly wanting to marry me?" Riser laughed triumphantly after hearing Grayfia.
With fifteen familiars and an active presence in Rating Games, he felt confident of victory. Rias hadn't even completed her team and hadn't participated in a single Rating Game.
"Master Riser's words mean the Phenex family accepts Miss Rias's conditions?" Grayfia raised an eyebrow.
"Indeed. If I can't even win against her, what face would I have to marry her?" Riser said confidently.
"Excellent. Let's set the Rating Game for three days from now, in my castle. I'll be the referee." Sirzechs, who had remained silent, finally spoke.
"Our honor," the Phenex father and son replied before leaving.
"My dear sister seems confident of victory. Did she acquire a powerful familiar in the Human World?" After the Phenex father and son left, Sirzechs looked at Grayfia curiously.
Grayfia cautiously looked around, even setting up a barrier. As Sirzechs wondered why she was being so cautious in her own home, Grayfia spoke slowly.
"Yes… Miss Rias did acquire a powerful familiar. His potential and strength are beyond description."
Grayfia said gravely, surprising Sirzechs.
"Oh? Who is this person?"
"A reincarnated devil created from eleven Pawn pieces."
Grayfia answered truthfully, and Sirzechs, one of the Four Great Satan Kings, widened his eyes in astonishment.
"Wh… what are you joking about? Where did Rias get eleven Pawn pieces?"
"That needs explaining. That familiar is not only Miss Rias's familiar but also another great figure's familiar, Beelzebub's sister, Souna Sitri.
While I don't know the specifics, Miss Souna and Miss Rias used eleven Pawn pieces together to reincarnate that human as a devil."
"I see…"
Sirzechs nodded, understanding Grayfia's caution.
Eleven devil pieces—an unprecedented event. What kind of monster would be created from such a thing? Even he, a Great Satan King, couldn't say for sure.
Such a terrifying being would be a prime target for angels and fallen angels if they learned of its existence.
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