Besides Leviathan and Lucifer, the third most intimidating figure in the hall was Grayfia, silently standing by the long table in her maid's
Besides Leviathan and Lucifer, the third most intimidating figure in the hall was Grayfia, silently standing by the long table in her maid's uniform.
Although dressed as a maid and adhering to the maid's role, everyone present treated her with utmost respect, not daring to speak much.
Aside from being a maid, her other identity was as Lucifer's wife. However, due to her family's duty of serving Lucifer for generations, she maintained her maid's attire.
Regardless of this, Grayfia's strength alone rivaled any devil. The title of "Queen," the strongest among all Underworld familiars, the silver-haired Queen of Annihilation, wasn't given lightly.
Seeing the time was almost up, Grayfia, stepping into a crimson teleportation circle, arrived at the school's broadcasting booth in the battle zone.
"Everyone, I am Grayfia, a servant of the Gremory family, and the referee and commentator for today's Gremory-Phenex Rating Game."
Grayfia's voice, broadcast throughout the school, echoed not only across the battlefield but also within the hall.
"In the name of my master, Lord Lucifer, let us witness this battle. Please control your power, prioritize peace, and minimize casualties." With Grayfia's words, teleportation circles shimmered beneath Rias, Riser, and their teams.
"After teleportation, both sides will be in their respective 'home bases.' Miss Rias's home base is the Occult Research Club room in the old school building. Master Riser's 'home base' is the Student Council room in the new school building.
If any 'Pawn' wishes to use 'Boost,' they must go to the vicinity of the opponent's 'home base.'" Grayfia calmly explained the Rating Game rules.
"The explanations are complete. I declare the Rating Game officially begun!" With that, Grayfia's voice disappeared.
"Alright, as planned, King against King, Rook against Rook. Akeno, you'll face their Queen. Asia, you and I will directly attack Riser. Yuuto and Koneko, I know it's difficult, but the remaining fourteen are up to you two." Rias said with a serious expression.
"Leave it to me, President," Yuuto said confidently, raising his wooden sword.
Akeno made a fist, showing her determination.
"Arthas, the home base's defense is up to you. If three enemy Pawns infiltrate our base, it's a loss."
Rias said, and Arthas nodded. This was their pre-arranged strategy; Arthas, as the trump card, would make his move last.
"Good luck." Rias said, scooped up Asia, and took flight. Koneko smiled and dashed off to the battlefield.
"Arthas, please defend headquarters." Yuuto bowed slightly to Arthas before leaving the club room with Akeno.
Confident in his numbers and his own abilities, Riser didn't bother with any strategy, directly sending his knights and thirteen other familiars to attack Rias's home base.
Yuuto and Koneko faced a daunting task: stopping fourteen opponents with only two people.
Only two routes led to the club room: the courtyard and the back door of the gymnasium. Yuuto and Koneko had to defend each route alone.
Like lone heroes.
Thinking this, a thrilled smile appeared on Yuuto's lips.
Riser's familiars… In the name of the Gremory knight, let the battle begin!
He anticipated Riser would send his knights and pawns through the courtyard, the shortest route to the home base, as Rias had predicted.
Knight against knight… This was exciting. Yuuto increased his speed.
"Karame-sama, Siris-sama. Enemy spotted, one." One of the two maid-like Pawns swiftly advancing under the knights' lead shouted.
"Eliminate quickly. If three Pawns enter the home base, the game is over." The bandaged woman with a greatsword said.
"I'm sorry, but this path is closed!" Yuuto's voice echoed.
So fast!
When?!
The two knights were astonished to find the enemy, whom they had just been discussing eliminating, already before them.
Yuuto's eyes widened. As he ran, two silver lights flickered in his hands.
"No! Defend!" The other female knight cried out, trying to draw her sword, but it was too late.
The silver lights fully formed into two longswords, appearing at Yuuto's sides, charging with him.
His hands moved in a blur, weaving between the two female knights' raised greatswords.
Silver light spun in the air. Yuuto landed heavily, his two longswords piercing the ground, leaving long trails.
"Karame-sama! Siris-sama! Are you alright?!" The two maid-like Pawns, astonished by Yuuto's sudden attack, rushed forward to help the knights.
The two women remained frozen in their attacking stances, unable to move.
"Two of Master Riser Phenex's 'Knights' are out." Grayfia's cold voice echoed from the sky.
"What?!" Riser, leisurely chatting with his sister, Ravel, in the 'home base,' stood up in astonishment.
Ravel, who hadn't taken the match seriously, was equally surprised. How long had it been since his knights had departed? Less than two minutes.
"Did they send their King or Queen?" Ravel wondered.
"No, the Queen is engaging with Yubelluna… Rias wouldn't do that. If I'm not mistaken, she's coming for me directly." As Riser finished speaking, Rias's voice echoed from outside.
"Riser, King against King, Rook against Rook. I, the King, have come for you!"
"Ravel, check on the others. I'll face Rias." Riser said seriously. It seemed winning this leisurely was going to be difficult.
"Understood, Brother." Ravel nodded and left the home base.
Simultaneously, the hall fell silent.
The devils, previously engaged in lively conversation, stared at the screen in stunned silence.
Those who had been flattering the Phenex family were suddenly at a loss for words.
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