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Chapter Continues
As the party was in full swing, everyone could hear someone hitting their glass with a spoon and making a large silencing sound for attention.
Everyone turned to the person in question, which was Jiraiya. Seeing all their attention on him, Jiraiya gave a big perverted smile.
"My dear Fans, Ladies and Lords of Pillar Houses, welcome. Welcome to the victory party, celebrated in memory of my first victory in a Rating Game. I'm so elated to have you here." Jiraiya said clearly, though he was heavily drunk.
"I know you all are waiting for my gift. Yes, I do have a gift for you all. Let's welcome my latest edition of Lost In Underworld series!" Jiraiya said, and clapping and cheers started coming from the attendees.
As it is a private party, it was not televised if not, few more millions of joyful shouts and cheers could have been heard across the Underworld.
Jiraiya took the book from his haori, which appeared in a puff of smoke and showed it to all of them. It had a purple cover with 'Lost in Underworld' written in glittery letters.
As always, there was a smaller title below it and that's what the public is waiting for. They have already seen a purple cover with red wisps and a purple cover with blue wisps and are eager for the next.
Though they weren't confident in whom the wisps indicate, they knew whom the colours indicate. Houses Gremory and Sitri.
So they mentally ticked Gremory and Sitri boxes and eagerly waited for the next cover and it came into view.
As the book was out on display, they can now see the cover in greater detail. After the usual title and cover, there, in yellow wisps, is a smaller title. 'Playing with Fire is Fun'.
Now they knew which Pillar House it was directed towards. The very same house on whom Jiraiya is currently celebrating his victory. House Phenex.
"It's Phenex!" Exclaimed one of the enthusiastic Lords and others agreed.
"As this is a victory party, on a special request from Lord and Lady Phenex, I will sign any copies of the Underworld series you have in your possession and this signed copy goes to Lord and Lady Phenex." Jiraiya declared and everyone cheered and clapped.
Lord and Lady Phenex approached Jiraiya and posed with the book and many magic circles went off, capturing the memorable moment for the couple. Jiraiya leaned in as if to whisper.
"I'm sorry for your son's defeat. Here is the reward I promised him." He said, handing them to Lady Phenex who took the small paper from Jiraiya.
"I'll make sure this reaches him when he wakes up." She promised, with no remorse or sadness in her eyes. They were happy that their son learnt a valuable lesson today.
The party continued with Jiraiya signing and talking with others and soon the books hit the stores in the Underworld and recorded an all-time high sales. After all, Jiraiya's Underworld series is very famous.
Zekram's Office
In the office of the Great King, an important meeting was underway to decide the future of the Devil Faction. They planned this after completing their duties at the victory party.
"So what now?" Zekram asked his fellow leaders.
"What's there to discuss? We should keep our word and do what he asked." Falbium said with a shrug.
"It's not that easy and you know that!" Ajuka said, stressing the importance of why they are here.
"I know, Ajuka. But it's not like he is going to tell the entire Underworld about this. He is going to face the music, not us. I believe in his capabilities and if you'd only understand, he knew he would win, that's why he was adamant on the Rating Game." Falbium explained.
This didn't surprise anyone present as Falbium was their go-to person when it comes to matters relating to Naruto and Jiraiya as the lazy devil somehow understood the 2 Hybrids at a deeper level.
"We can understand where Jiraiya-sama is coming from, Falbium. We just want to know why he is going to these lengths. You know it's easy for a man of his influence to get Kuroka out and that Rating Game, as you said, is a show of his power.
Why is he going to these lengths just for her? Not even an inch of his posture changed till Riser stepped in and it ended in a flash after that." Sirzechs gave his 2 cents.
"Raiya-tan is amazing. I'm going to make him my Knight!" Serafall bounced in joy. Everyone looked at each other at her statement. They knew Jiraiya can't be reincarnated anymore, even by Serafall. They shrugged it off as one of Serafall's things and didn't comment.
"But, but I know Miya is Naruto's Knight. And that Medusa. I saw with my own eyes when Naruto reincarnated her. How did Jiraiya-sama get them?" Ajuka asked, surprising the whole room, even Serafall.
"What!?" They exclaimed questioningly in surprised shock.
"Yeah. When I called Naruto during Summer about that statue issue, he came with Miya and introduced her as his Knight." Ajuka explained.
"And the statue in question is Medusa?" Falbium asked mockingly and Ajuka's nod surprised him.
"I know normal trade of pieces is common among Devils. But is it possible in this case?" Serafall asked seriously.
Trading pieces, in which one King will take a piece of another King and in return, the losing King gets back the pieces of the losing member back. It is common among Devils.
Though it was intended to help his brethren, Ajuka is also aware of all the illegal and extreme trades some Kings are doing but couldn't do anything because of one thing or the other.
But he didn't expect this when he prepared their special set and though Naruto's set took on the Older generation traits, he didn't know which trait Jiraiya's set took as the flash blinded all of them.
"Is it possible for those 2 sets to have a unique way of exchanging each other's pieces and not possible for other sets?" Falbium asked, breaking the silence.
"A sound theory. I think it might be possible. As I said, they are unique sets and it may be limited to them as any other set won't suit the make-up structure of these 2." Ajuka said confidently.
"Oh no…" gasped Serafall.
"You are not implying-" Started Sirzechs.
"Yes, they can infinitely exploit this loophole and have experienced pieces on both sides when they fight," Ajuka concluded and everyone's eyes widened at that.
"Why do I feel we are short-sighted in giving these sets to them?" Falbium said with a sigh. Everyone agreed.
And they even don't know if this is the full extent of abnormalities the special sets have. Ajuka can be seen shaking his head in disbelief. It's like those 2 played them.
Though he thought of some possible outcomes using the Mixed sets, he didn't expect them to be this serious and deep. If others were to know of this, it would cause a major uproar among the Rating Game Players.
"Though Naruto and Jiraiya don't play in the same Tier. That's a breather for us." Sighed Sirzechs.
"That's where the problem lies, Zechs," Zekram said, looking at his nephew with tired eyes.
"If they don't play against each other, then they can exploit this loophole happily. While Naruto plays, Jiraiya can give him all his pieces and vice versa." He explained and that explained why the old Great King was worried.
"Damn, I didn't expect someone to exploit our tightly knit rules like this," Serafall said deep in thought. The mood in the room changed sour.