"Kamiya Tenraku, Rias, Sona Sitri, Seekvaira, thanks to you, the damage was minimized this time, and several key enemy figures were eliminated," Ajuka Beelzebub descended from the platform, praising Tenraku and the girls without hesitation.
Among the current Four Great Demon Kings, Ajuka appeared somewhat "seductive" in his demeanor, lacking the typical aura of a powerful being and instead exuding a somewhat delicate air.
However, if one judged him solely by his appearance, they would be gravely mistaken. This Demon King was a true super genius, not only the creator of Devil piece and the Rating Game but also possessing profound knowledge in magic and programming.
What's more, long ago, he was already considered one of the three transcendents of the Underworld alongside Sirzechs Gremory and Rizevim Livan Lucifer!
"All of this is what we should do," Tenraku replied, shaking his head. Although Tenraku now possessed transcendent power himself, he still maintained the respect due to these Demon Kings who had always worked for the Underworld.
*Cough cough* Except for Serafall, where it might be more appropriate to say there's affection...
"Ajuka-sama, do you happen to know why Rizevim wanted to seize Agreas's floating island? Is there something important about it?" Rias asked, with Tenraku, Sona, and Seekvaira also curious about the matter.
Agreas's floating island was a creation left by the former Demon King Lucifer, containing many relics and technologies from the old Demon King era. Even now, many parts of it remain unexplored and undiscovered. Ajuka's research team had been studying it extensively.
Apart from Rizevim, Ajuka was probably the one who knew the most about the floating island.
"Now that the floating island has been taken by Rizevim, there's no harm in sharing some secrets with you," Ajuka said with a light smile. "Do you know how Devilpiece, the one you're currently using, is made?"
Rias and the others shook their heads. The manufacturing method of Devilpiece had always been a closely guarded secret. These pieces not only transformed other creatures into Devils but also greatly enhanced the power of Peerages. Many factions coveted this technology, so even individuals of Rias's status did not have the qualifications to know.
"While I can't tell you too much about the process, I can tell you this: one of the necessary components for making Devil piece is a type of crystal stone found only in a location within the Agreas floating island, classified as the highest secrecy," Ajuka explained. "This crystal stone has extraordinary and unique properties. Apart from that location, there's nowhere else in the world where it's been found. It's safe to say that this crystal stone is the most valuable thing on the entire Agreas floating island. Rizevim's aim in seizing the floating island is likely to obtain these crystal stones."
As Ajuka explained, Tenraku and the girls couldn't help but show surprise.
"The crystal stone essential for making Devil piece..."
"Does that mean that if Rizevim takes Agreas's floating island, the Underworld will no longer be able to produce Devilpiece?"
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Sitri Sona couldn't help but ask.
"That's right. Currently, we haven't found an alternative to that crystal stone. After Rizevim took the floating island, we won't be able to produce new Devil pieces anymore," Ajuka confirmed. "And right now, we only have less than one set of unused pieces in stock."
Ajuka nodded, and Tenraku and the girls all wore solemn expressions.
Devil pieces and the Rating Game had become deeply ingrained in the lives, culture, and values of the Underworld. Losing them would shake the foundation of the entire Underworld.
Additionally, Sona's school was established to teach children about the Rating Game and train outstanding Peerages. If they could no longer produce new Devil pieces in the future, her school would lose its purpose...
Even though no one believed that Rizevim's seizure of Agreas's floating island was solely to prevent people from playing the Rating Game, the situation was already dire enough!
"Ajuka-sama, is there no other way to solve this?" Sitri Sona asked with a bitter tone.
Even President-sama, who was usually strong and composed, felt a bit frustrated and helpless. She only wanted to fulfill her dream and allow more children to experience the joy of the Rating Game, to have the opportunity to showcase themselves. But why did it always seem like there were so many troubles and disasters?
"Don't worry, Sona Sitri. Devil piece and the Rating Game were both created by me, and I won't allow them to end just like that. As long as we keep exploring, there will always be a solution," Ajuka reassured with a smile, understanding what the girl was worried about.
Indeed, with Ajuka's abilities, as long as he set his mind to it, he could surely find a way. Thinking about this, Sona Sitri felt a lot more relieved.
*Cough cough* "Ajuka-sama, since there are not many pieces left now, could you please give me a set first?" Tenraku cleared his throat and asked, prompting Ajuka and Rias's group to look at him with some confusion.
"Kamiya Tenraku, as far as I know, you already have two sets of Devilpiece, don't you?" Ajuka remarked.
Tenraku felt a bit embarrassed. Indeed, he did have two sets of Devil pieces. One set was won from his duel with Riser, contained within the bodies of Yubelluna's group, and the other set belonged to Diodora originally.
Speaking of which, Diodora and Ajuka were from the Main Family. Although Tenraku took Diodora out, the Demon King never bothered him about it, which was already a great show of forgiveness. And now, he was actually asking for Devilpieces from Ajuka. Tenraku couldn't help but feel that he was being shameless.
But for Ravel's sake, he didn't mind being a bit shameless.
"Well, my younger sister Ravel also wants to participate in the Rating Game in the future, so I want to get a set for her," Tenraku explained. Ajuka and Rias's group finally understood.
"I see."
"I've heard of that little princess from the Phenex family. Despite her young age, she's exceptionally talented and perfectly inherits the Phenex bloodline. She's indeed qualified to be granted Devil's Chess," Rias commented.
"Now that you've mentioned it, I'll have someone send a set of pieces to you later," Ajuka agreed with a nod.
"Thank you, Ajuka-sama," Tenraku expressed his gratitude as Ajuka readily agreed.
In the Underworld, only high-class Devils were qualified to be granted Devil's Chess to form their own Peerages. It wasn't easy for common Devils and reincarnated Devils to become high-class. They not only needed corresponding strength but also had to accumulate achievements continuously.
Under normal circumstances, it was impossible without several decades or even centuries. Akeno, Yubelluna, and Shinra Tsubaki had been following Tenraku in battles, repeatedly eliminating strong enemies for the Underworld, which allowed them to upgrade to Middle-Class Devils in a short period. However, they still hadn't reached the level of high-class Devils!
Ravel, on the other hand, could only be said to have good fortune. As a princess of the Phenex family, she perfectly inherited the Phenex bloodline, so she was born as a high-class Devil...
To be continued...
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