The familiar squishy and warm feeling spread before his back.
Riser didn't need to guess who this person who suddenly hugged him was since Lord Sitri had already given him an answer.
"Serafall..."
Lord Sitri looked at his eldest daughter helplessly.
"Father~! Yahallo~! Uncle Phenex, also, hello~!"
Serafall sniffed Riser several times and inhaled the scent of his body, trying to recharge her Riser's energy before she greeted her father and Lord Phenex.
"It's good to see you, Serafall-dono."
Lord Phenex also greeted Serafall politely and then looked at his son curiously with a subtle gaze.
"...."
Riser wasn't blind to his father's gaze, but he pretended that he didn't see anything. His previous relationship with Serafall became somewhat awkward due to Sirzech, but when he came to save her during the previous meeting of the three factions and supported her when she needed someone the most, it was like everything that had been held suddenly overflowed. It was like a broken dam that flooded the nearby village. Her heart was unable to control anymore, especially when she was stressed by many things.
To be honest, it was quite ironic as their relationship bloomed due to the death of Sirzech.
Yet, Sirzech had died, and there was nothing Serafall could do. Moreover, as someone who was in charge of the "Foreign Affair," her job was the toughest after the alliances between the three races were held. There were many things that she needed to pay attention to, especially toward their allies and other supernatural groups that existed in this world.
If Falbium didn't help her, Serafall knew that she would be dead due to overwork.
As for Ajuka?
Serafall could only sigh and hope for her best friend to recover from his sadness.
"Are you okay?" Riser asked.
"Um, I am okay~! I have recovered now~!" However, Serafall suddenly thought of something and narrowed her eyes as she pressed her breath even tighter on his back. "But I will be happy if I get a little help from you~!"
"....."
Riser's lips trembled as he thought that he would be working like a cow to plow the land, but the advantage of working under Serafall was clear, especially when she had given him an advance payment with her breasts.
Watching this, neither Lord Phenex nor Lord Sitri paid any attention, or they might have noticed, but they turned a blind eye since if Serafall really fell for Riser, it wouldn't hurt them.
While Lord Sitri was quite complex, his eldest daughter had been single for as long as he could remember. If Serafall could fall for Riser and have a child, then wouldn't it be better? The more children, the better, right? Moreover, Riser's genes were so good!
Nevertheless, before Riser gave his answer, many devils came to approach him, trying to get close to him as being close to him would give them many benefits. Right now, with the death of Sirzech, there was no doubt that he was the rising star, especially when he got a lot of support and his strength was above those of Maous.
This strength was something they longed for and was also the reason why they were all gathered under him, as they also wished to be basked in his warmth.
By then, the number of devils around him increased even further; even the 2nd and 3rd rank of the Rating Game, Roygun Belphegor and Bedeze Abaddon approached him, trying to get close to him.
While Riser was a little helpless, he knew his position was unique.
Not only was he part of the Four Maou faction, but he was also being supported by the Great King faction.
Whether Roygun or Bedeze, the two of them were part of the Great King faction, which was also why the two were in charge of commentator and referee during his "Rating Game" with Tannin.
Still, was it his imagination?
Roygun seemed to act quite subtly around him, but she quickly stopped for some reason.
Nevertheless, what Riser didn't know was that Serafall, who was latched on his back at that moment, glared at Roygun to watch out for what Roygun was doing.
'Don't get close to him, you grandma~!'
Still, if Riser knew what Serafall was thinking, he would only stare at her helplessly since, in terms of age, Serafall wasn't much different from Roygun.
Nevertheless, there was no doubt that Roygun was one of the most powerful female devils except for Serafall and Grayfia, but unlike the two, Serafall knew that Roygun's power was something that Roygun gained artificially or even by cheating.
So, facing Serafall, whose power was born from her birth instead of the King Piece, Rogyun could only bow down.
Still, as Riser wished to enter the venue, as he was quite lazy to talk, someone suddenly approached him.
"Riser Phenex-dono."
Somehow, the scene before him was like when Moses split the sea into two parts.
When this person came, everyone subconsciously gave him a path so he could be closer to Riser.
"Diehauser Bellial-dono."
Riser looked at the champion of the Rating Game for the first time. It might not have been his first time seeing Diehauser, but it was his first time seeing him with his own eyes.
There was no doubt in the eyes of everyone, especially the low-class devil, that Diehauser was a hero.
Yet, facing this person's aura, Riser didn't seem to be swallowed by Diehauser's presence. Instead, everyone could feel that Diehauser's aura seemed to be one that was swallowed by Riser, especially when all the devils present moved into Riser's back as they faced Diehauser.
Diehauser might be the champion of the Rating Game.
But that's it.
Yes, that's it.
Diehauser might have the power, but his influence was far pale from Riser, who got the support of everyone, a lot of money, and a power that was enough to overwhelm all the legendary beings.
Compared to Diehauser, Riser's achievement was much higher.
"It's our first meeting. I am happy to know you."
"Me too. It's good to know the Champion."
As the two shook their hands, Serafall was just latched on Riser's back as if she was a pet or something, but even with such a weird scene, no one said anything as if they could read the mood since Serafall was a famous weirdo.
Moreover, if they said something, they felt like they lost for some reason.
Diehauser somehow chuckled self-deprecatingly. "Being a champion is nothing compared to what you have done to the Underworld."
Roygun and Bedeze frowned at Diehauser's words, but neither said anything since they were the losers.
"You certainly jest. You are the undefeated champion of the "Rating Game." Your might, achievement, and everything are something that many have longed for and admired. If you say that your achievements are nothing, then are you saying that for those who have chased after your back, everyone who has supported you, and your peerage members who have been working hard by your side are meaningless?"
"....."
Diehauser blinked his eyes before he bowed his head and apologized. "You are right. I need to apologize for choosing the wrong sentences to express my thoughts. Yet, I just want to say that compared to what you have brought to the Underworld, this peace that we thought of as something impossible, my achievement is still far away from you."
His words were full of sincerity, telling Riser how glad he was for the peace that was born within the three factions.
"It's not just my hard work, but it is due to everyone that we can achieve our current situation. Nevertheless, even if we achieve peace, we still have many problems within the Underworld. In case of trouble emerges, I am sure that your existence will surely bring hope to everyone, Diehauser-dono."
"If such trouble emerges, then I will use my everything to stop it."
"That's good to hear."
Riser thought that Diehauser was a good boy. Nevertheless, he wondered why Diehauser seemed to look up and even acted like an underling in front of him.
The amiable relationship between Riser and Diehauser was something that made everyone smile since the two combinations of two powerful devils gave them peace of mind and security.
Only—
"Riser-dono, I am sorry for being rude, but there is another reason why I came for you."
"Yes?"
"I think Tannin-dono is innocent, and he isn't someone who is like those who are mentioned in the media, so if possible, can you let the investigation on him stop? I believe all the rumors about him are a misunderstanding, so as long as you two talk, I am sure everything will be solved."
"...."
The world suddenly stood still as they were looking at Diehauser, who still had a sincere expression on his face.
Nevertheless, Riser narrowed his eyes while wondering why he had always been caught in trouble.