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Riser Phenex was a pure-blood, High-class Devil from the prestigious House of Phenex.
He has all the characteristics of the Phoenix, including an immortal body that could regenerate from any attack, blood that could grant eternal youth, and tears that could heal any injury.
Out of twelve Rating Gas, he had won eleven and tied one. The only draw was a deliberate tie out of consideration for the opponent's family, with whom the Phenex family had a long-standing relationship.
The mbers of the Phenex family all possessed the power of [Immortality], making them nearly invincible in battle.
To defeat them, one needed overwhelming power to completely crush them, leaving them no chance to regenerate. Or, one had to kill them repeatedly until they either ntally or spiritually broke down and surrendered. There was no other way.
But Rias, a High-class Devil herself, was facing Riser, Forget about killing him. It would be a miracle if she didn't lose. So, the first thod was impossible.
The second thod was even more absurd.
Including Kiyo, whom she had just recently recruited, Rias only had six peerage mbers. Riser, on the other hand, had a full set of fifteen.
Moreover, as the third son of the Phenex family, Riser undoubtedly has a large supply of Phoenix Tears.
Therefore, this Rating Ga, while presented as a chance for Rias, was, in reality, a way to make her give up. With the current situation, her chances of winning against Riser were practically nonexistent.
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Rias bit her lip, her hands clenched, her body trembling slightly. She was filled with despair and helplessness.
"Rias..." Akeno started, then sighed softly.
"Rias-buchou..." Koneko and Kiba didn't know what to say.
Kiyo and Asia could only sit uncomfortably amidst the tense atmosphere.
"Hehe, Rias, there's only one way out of this predicant now. So, what's your choice?" Riser asked with a smug smile, having anticipated this outco.
Evelyn remained silent, simply watching Rias.
Although, as a close confidant of Rias, she didn't want to see her suffer, even Sirzechs didn't have any better options. This was a matter concerning the alliance between the Gremory and Phenex families.
This was an agreent set in stone long ago by the Gremory and Phenex families. Even Sirzechs, as one of the Four Great Satans, couldn't interfere. Otherwise, it could damage the relationship between the two Great Devil families.
Sirzechs had already done his best to negotiate this one chance for Rias.
Seeing Rias's inner turmoil, I remained calm and confident. "Rias, just agree to it. Don't worry. Give a week. I'll personally train you all. and I guarantee you'll be able to beat that 'turkey' like a drum."
"Kyoya..." Rias was startled, looking at in surprise.
"Hey, you, did you just call a 'turkey' again? I told you, I'm a Phoenix! A Phoenix!! Rember that!!!"
Riser's eyes burned with rage.
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Rias looked at her peerage mbers, who all showed expressions of determination, then back at , and finally made up her mind.
"Riser Phenex, I will never marry you. I accept this Rating Ga!"
Then, Rias's gaze hardened, and she looked at Riser sternly. "But the ti will be set by us. It will be held in the Underworld one week from now. And I will personally annul our engagent!"
"Hmph! Fine by . I'll give you one week to prepare! I look forward to seeing how you plan to defeat !" Riser sneered at Rias.
Then he turned to and said, "As for you, human, you're called Hibari Kyoya, right? I'll let it go this ti. But be careful in the future. I'm curious to see how you plan to train them to defeat in the Rating Ga."
"Since Rias-sama has made her decision, I will return and report to Sirzechs-sama. Rias-sama, Riser-sama, I shall take my leave." Evelyn bowed slightly and, with another flash of a red magic circle, disappeared.
"Rias, I'll see you in the Underworld in a week! I look forward to seeing you squirm in the Rating Ga. Then you'll have no choice but to marry ! Enjoy your last monts of freedom!" After Evelyn left, Riser's magic circle also lit up.
Unlike Riser, Ravel, before entering the magic circle, excitedly waved at . "Hero-sama, I look forward to seeing you again! Farewell for now."
'...Hero-sama?' What's that all about?
Everyone looked at curiously, then back at Ravel. Under their strange gazes, Ravel disappeared along with Riser in the magic circle.
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After the three were gone, the other mbers of the Occult Research Club finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Kyoya, do you really think I can win the Rating Ga?" Rias asked, her confidence wavering again.
Akeno, on the other hand, sat beside , looking relaxed and playful. "Rias, you should have more faith in Kyoya. After all, he almost got into a fight with Evelyn for you earlier. It was so romantic!"
"That's right, Kyoya-senpai's aura was very strong earlier. He completely overwheld Evelyn-sama." Koneko added, looking at with admiration.
"Kyoya's strength is surprising. I will believe in him." Kiba said with a warm smile.
"That's right, Kyoya. You have to train us well." Kiyo added, looking indignant. "That turkey was very conceited. We have to defeat him next week!"
"Just relax. This week's training will definitely be beyond your imagination. By then, your strength will shock all those Devils in the Underworld." I smiled confidently.
"And even if your strength doesn't et my expectations, don't worry. I have a secret 'cheat' that will guarantee your victory."
"'Cheat'? What 'cheat'?" Everyone looked at curiously.
"Since it's a secret 'cheat,' of course, I have to keep it a secret. But you can't let that make you complacent in your training. My unique, hellish training is about to begin. You'd better be prepared! Kekeke!"
Hearing my ominous laughter, Rias and the others shivered.
Especially Kiba, who felt a chill run down his spine as if he were being targeted by so kind of monster. He couldn't help but feel a sense of dread!
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