"Huh? There's such a process?" Xenovia was a bit stunned after hearing the truth.
"Actually, becoming a devil isn't so bad. At least your lifespan starts at tens of thousands of years, which humans can't compare to."
Rias shrugged, telling Xenovia some of the benefits of becoming a Devil. As Lucifer's clan, the Gremory's power and status within the Underworld are extremely high.
Becoming a Gremory's peerage member allows one to enjoy far better benefits and treatment than ordinary Devils.
After hearing these benefits, Xenovia, who had no turning back, felt a little better. In any case, the benefits and treatment after changing jobs were better than before, so it wasn't a loss.
"Alright, there's one last thing to announce."
Seeing Xenovia accept reality, Rias spoke again, drawing everyone's attention.
"My brother just gave the order, Gaspar's seal can be lifted."
Xenovia asked, "Gasper Vladi? Who's that?"
"One of my peerage members, a Bishop."
Asia, hearing this for the first time, asked, "Oh... So Rias-san has another Bishop? Did Gasper make a mistake to be sealed away?"
Rias shook her head. "It wasn't a mistake, but Gasper himself isn't mature enough and often causes his Sacred Gear to go out of control."
Xenovia asked, "What's his Sacred Gear?"
Rias said, "Aeon Balor, a Sacred Gear that can stop time."
"Stop time?"
Xenovia froze for a moment, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.
Xenovia had encountered many Sacred Gear users. But to this day, it was her first time hearing about a time-related Sacred Gear.
"This goes to show how amazing the Evil Pieces created by you devils are. Even a wielder of a time-based Sacred Gear can be converted with a single piece."
Rias explained, "Normally, one piece isn't enough, but I happen to have a mutated Bishop Evil Piece."
Mutated pieces are different from ordinary pieces, possessing much stronger conversion abilities. Targets that would normally require several pieces to convert can be converted with just one mutated piece.
Rias said, "In fact, before Tatsuma arrived, Gasper was the most talented peerage member under me. Even if he did nothing, just lying down and sleeping every day, his strength would unconsciously increase."
"According to the higher-ups' judgment, Gasper will most likely unlock Balance Breaker in the future."
"Huh? Is he that amazing?!" Xenovia was stunned by what she heard.
In response to Xenovia's exclamation, Rias showed a wry smile. "Great talent isn't necessarily a good thing for Gasper. As I just said, he can't control his own power, often causing his Sacred Gear to go berserk."
"Entering Balance Breaker under such conditions, you can probably imagine what would happen."
"...!"
Xenovia finally reacted.
Her focus had been on Gasper's ability and talent.
Now that she thought about it, a time-based Sacred Gear that could go berserk at any moment was terrifying.
But...
"Since the order to unseal him has been given, does that mean he can control his power now?"
Rias shook her head. "No, he still can't control it as before."
"Eh? Then why...?"
Xenovia subconsciously asked halfway, then seemed to realize something and suddenly turned her head to look forward.
"Yes, just as you're thinking."
Rias nodded slightly, her gaze also fixed on the man sitting on the opposite sofa.
"After my brother's judgment, he believes Tatsuma can control a berserk Gasper."
"Although his ability is very dangerous, Gasper's talent is undeniable. Instead of keeping him sealed away in confinement, it's better to bring him out for training while we have the conditions."
"If he can control the power of his Sacred Gear, his future achievements will be limitless."
"No problem, leave it to me." Tatsuma immediately accepted the request.
He had actually wanted to meet Gasper a long time ago.
As the reincarnation of a fragment of Balor's consciousness, the other party would inevitably have high-level traits.
However, due to his personality, Gasper had always been a recluse. He couldn't even meet him, let alone acquire traits.
Now that he finally had a chance to meet the other party, Tatsuma naturally wouldn't refuse.
"Thanks, Tatsuma." Rias breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Tatsuma was willing to help, what needed to be done next would be much simpler.
Taking Tatsuma and the others with her, Rias arrived in front of a classroom on the first floor of the old school building.
The classroom door had dozens of talismans pasted on it, and dense incantations were carved around it. After removing these layers of seals, Rias reached out and pushed open the door.
"Don't come over!!!"
As soon as the classroom door was pushed open, a shrill scream sounded from inside the room.
"Huh? What's going on?!" Asia was startled.
"Don't mind him, he's always like this." Rias sighed silently and led the way into the classroom.
Because it was a place used for living, there were many decorations in this classroom.
Her gaze swept over the dolls, and after looking around, Rias looked towards the corner of the classroom.
"Long time no see, Gasper. I'm relieved to see you're still so energetic."
"I-Is there something?" A trembling voice sounded from the corner.
Tatsuma, who had just entered the classroom, turned around and looked in the direction of the voice.
The next second, a petite figure wearing Kouh Academy's girls' uniform came into view.
"What a cute girl." Asia, who saw the other party, blinked and praised.
"I agree about the cuteness, but this guy is a boy." Tatsuma reminded.
"Huh? A boy?" Asia was momentarily stunned.
Just then, Akeno, standing nearby, explained, "Gasper has a cross-dressing fetish."
"B-B-Because girls' clothes are cuter." Gasper's trembling voice rang out, seemingly having heard Tatsuma and the others' conversation.
"W-What are you doing here?"
"Gasper, the higher-ups have lifted your house arrest, you can go out with us from now on."
"No! I don't want to go out!"
Hearing Rias's explanation, Gasper, as if stimulated, immediately clutched his head and let out a wail.
As a severely socially anxious person, interacting with strangers was a nightmare for him.
"Sigh, still the same."
As if she had long anticipated this situation, Rias turned to look at her helper behind her.
"Tatsuma, you try."
"No problem."
Tatsuma twisted his neck, letting out a series of crisp cracking sounds. After that, he released a bit of the aura he had been suppressing within his body.
A terrifying aura permeated the classroom, and Rias and the others felt their bodies sink.
Rias: "?"
What is he going to do?