Amidst all the turbulence and chaos Riser had caused, he planned to do another business calmly.
At this moment, Riser, Ravel, and his peerage members were inside one of the waiting rooms while facing his parents.
As he needed to participate in the press conference, it was impossible for him to dodge and ignore them anymore. Yet, he didn't need to do so, especially when his decision was firm. However, he was too lazy to hear their scolding, so he decided to make a business to avert their attention.
As expected—
His mother and father were in silence as they looked at the new business that their son had made.
"...energy drink, you say?"
When all of them were confused about how to handle Riser's relationship with Sirzech, Riser made a new business boldly.
Lady Phenex took a can of energy drink, which was presented on the table.
"Burst?"
"What do you think? With our house reputation due to the Phenex Tears and the hype of my match, I am sure that this energy drink will become popular."
Riser talked excitedly.
His demeanor, way of talking, tone, and everything were perfect.
Whether it was Lady Phenex or Lord Phenex, the two of them quickly became interested in this energy drink business.
Frankly, it wasn't uncommon to see someone use a "Rating Game" to promote a business.
Even the Emperor, Belial Diehauser, had received many endorsements and sponsors from various businesses in the Underworld. Moreover, he also used his popularity to promote his poor-stricken domain.
Nevertheless, when one had a certain talent, they would lose something.
Belial might be a powerful Devil and also the champion of the "Rating Game," but he lacked business acumen as he was unable to utilize his popularity to the limit. It was the same case as his parents, so even if he was popular, his method to utilize his popularity was limited.
It was also the same case with the others as they were unable to fully operate their popularity.
However, Riser wasn't surprised.
Belial was like a guide, the star, and everything, so everyone subconsciously followed him like an obedient herd. Some of them might have an idea of how to improve or utilize their popularity better, but in the end, a devil was like this.
While they were amazing creatures, they were also lazy as they had a long life.
Their will to improve was quite limited, and as long as they had enough, they were satisfied.
If Riser hadn't been a human before, he would have done the same and was too lazy to improve. Moreover, was there even a need for him to improve? After all, he had the Phenex Tears. As long as he shed his tears, he could get easy money.
However, since he wasn't educated as a devil, he had a will to improve.
He didn't want to be satisfied with the status quo, especially when he had many enemies.
When his enemies were working hard and ready to get their revenge on him, he needed to work even harder so they would realize he was already far ahead of them and it was impossible for them to chase after him.
Moreover, he also knew the power of an individual was limited.
Riser might have an amazing power that matches the original Lucifer, but that wasn't enough.
If he had the ability to manipulate the mind, then he didn't need to be this troublesome, but he didn't have it, so he needed to make the public into his allies.
But, then, how?
It was to make them work for him.
By making them work under his company, it would make them fall under his camp.
Moreover, the more devils under his company, the more voices he could get to manipulate the votes for the politicians.
By then, not only his power (military), but he also controlled the economics and politics of the Underworld.
However, there was no need for him to explain that as they might be scared by his explanation, yet somehow, Ravel could notice that, and it was also due to this that her eyes were blazing in excitement, and she was so excited when they were together, which made him little helpless.
Lord Phenex and Lady Phenex opened the cans of the "Burst," a new energy drink made by their son, sniffed the citrus-like scent, and sampled it slowly.
"It tastes good." Lord Phenex was surprised and finished the drink in one go.
"Wow, I feel energized too." Lady Phenex was surprised. "Did you put your tears here?"
"If I put on my tears, do you think those commoners can buy it?" Riser rolled his eyes at his mother's naive question.
Still, he never thought that his "Beverage Making Mastery" would be this useful as he could create a healthy yet tasty version of an energy drink. After all, unlike the energy drinks in the human world that were filled with sugar and damaged the kidneys, his energy drink didn't have such a problem.
Burst.
Riser was confident that he was going to make groundbreaking innovation and business.
Nevertheless, there were still many things that his "Beverage Making Mastery" could do, but he needed to focus on his energy drink first.
Due to this, whether he or his parents talked about the development of this energy drink or would use this match as a platform to introduce this new energy drink to all the people in the Underworld.
As for Ravel and the others, they were speechless, but they didn't say anything since the more money Riser had, the better it was, right?
Only—
"By the way, did you bring a human to the Underworld?" Lord Phenex noticed Xenovia.
"Yes, she is a former exorcist and the holder of the holy sword Durandal and Excalibur Destruction."
Hearing his introduction, Lord Phenex and Lady Phenex were surprised and also happy that he could find someone so talented, but they also wondered how Riser could seduce Xenovia to be with him.
Yet, it didn't matter as they could see that Xenovia was his woman, and the stronger she was, the better.
"Xenovia, introduce yourselves."
"Hello, Lord Phenex, Lady Phenex. My name is Xenovia Quarta."
Xenovia was a bit nervous since she didn't expect to meet his parents so suddenly.
"You don't need to be nervous."
"Yes, as you are now, you are already part of our family."
"...family," Xenovia murmured, but she smiled brightly as she heard those words. After all, who would feel happy with the acknowledgment of Riser's parents?
"By the way, your peerage members are full, right?" Lady Phenex suddenly said. "How are you going to reincarnate her into a devil? Or do you want me to reincarnate her into a devil?
"Eh?" Riser looked at his mother in surprise.
"Why were you surprised? I thought that was your intention." Lady Phenex was speechless. She thought Riser brought Xenovia with him because he wanted her to reincarnate Xenovia as a devil.
While it might seem strange, Lady Phenex didn't have anyone on her peerage members.
Yet, this also wasn't surprising, as Evil Pieces was a new technology introduced by Ajuka Beelzebub.
The Evil Pieces were created by Ajuka Beelzebub sometime during the 16th century to help replenish the number of Devils after the Great War, which had caused the death of countless Devils.
While many Devils were able to adapt to the Evil Pieces, many also disdained and rejected the usage of the Evil Pieces, believing them to be a disgrace to Devils for reincarnating Humans and other races into Devils.
While his mother might not be as extreme as those many, especially the Old Satan Faction, she didn't have any intention to use it either as she didn't need them.
Those who used them were either bored or wished to join the "Rating Game" after all.
However, his mother didn't have an interest in those things.
Frankly, Ravel should be able to get the Evil Pieces, considering she was born as a High-Class Devil, but why she didn't even receive one was still a mystery.
Nevertheless, with his mother's Evil Pieces, it was possible for Xenovia to be reincarnated as a devil.
However—
Riser looked at Xenovia, to which she nodded.
"I want to become a devil now, Riser-sama."
Unlike Riser, who hesitated since he wished Xenovia to be part of Sona's peerage, Xenovia didn't hesitate and wished to become a devil as soon as possible. After all, she would be lying if she didn't feel uncomfortable to stay as a human all the time when she stayed with him. Even though they have confirmed their relationship, if she became a devil, then wouldn't their relationship become closer?
So the moment she heard she could become a devil by using Riser's mother's Evil Piece, she didn't hesitate.
"Okay." Lady Phenex also didn't hesitate and then asked, "Which piece do you want to be reincarnated?"
Each piece of the Evil Pieces had different features and brought a different benefit.
Among them, the one that was the most suitable for Xenovia was—
"Can you use a Knight piece, mother?"
"Sure."
Lady Phenex took out her Knight piece and then looked at Xenovia. "Are you ready, Xenovia?"
"Yes!"
Xenovia nodded without hesitation, feeling excited as she was about to become a devil.
Then, at that moment, Lady Phenex used her Knight piece on Xenovia, reincarnating her into a devil.
Riser also looked at this process curiously, as it was his first time seeing one.
A circle with a Phenex crest appeared below Xenovia as a dark light enveloped her.
At that moment, Xenovia felt her body was brimming with energy and felt that she had become stronger and faster.
The—
Devil wings emerged from her back.
By this moment, Xenovia knew she had become a reincarnated devil.