All around were the House of Gremory's territories, essentially the personal property of the House of Gremory.
Here, including Xenovia, Koneko, Kiba, and all other peerage, each person had their own territory, acquired after becoming Rias's peerage.
Each territory had specialized caretakers, so they didn't need to manage it themselves and could go anytime.
August wandered around for a few laps. Unlike the human world, the number of devils in the Underworld was not large, and with the damaged vitality from the Great War between the Three Factions, it had not recovered much until now, let alone the civil war after the Great War.
If it weren't for the appearance of the Evil Pieces, the devil situation wouldn't be optimistic at all.
The vastness of the Underworld also created a situation where the land was vast and the population sparse. Here, land was really not worth much. Any minor noble would have their own territory.
"My lord, do you want to go back and take a look?"
"What?"
"What I mean is, My lord, you've returned to the Underworld, do you want to go back and take a look?"
As a Duke, August had vast territories in the Underworld as well, but they were simply not managed by anyone.
"No need, there's nothing to do back there."
"I understand."
Hilda nodded. On the other hand, Yolda was full of curiosity.
August's territory even had a castle, which she had never visited.
"Lord August, we meet again."
Just as August was about to go back, a familiar voice sounded.
August turned around and saw Ravel, wearing a princess dress, had appeared there at some point.
This surprised August. Didn't this girl return to her family three days ago? How did she come back again?
"Why are you here, Ravel?"
"Because I missed you, so I came to see you. I just went to the Sitri household and didn't expect you to come to the Gremory household."
"After all, it's nominally my father-in-law's house, so it's natural."
"Nominally?"
Ravel smiled gracefully. She could see the situation between Rias and August the clearest.
Although she could understand Rias's desire as a woman to pursue her own happiness, she was the one who had dumped her third brother.
Now, Riser had been hit hard by August and had become self-absorbed at home. As his little sister, she was also anxious, but this kind of thing could only be overcome by Riser himself.
This also made Ravel harbor some animosity towards Rias, but she wouldn't reveal it.
"Why did you come here?"
"Didn't I say it before? Because I missed you, so I came to see you, Lord August."
Saying that, she grabbed one of August's arms, although she had nothing, being hugged by a blonde loli still felt good.
"Don't pull this trick on me. There must be a purpose."
"Why would Lord August say that? I've given my heart to you, after all, so I came to see you."
"But how much other stuff is mixed in that heart of yours?"
"Well, not much."
Without denying it, there was no need to deny it. From the beginning, she had stated her intentions clearly, that she came to ingratiate herself with August.
"You little girl, how old are you? Haven't you grown up yet? You're clinging to me here every day."
"Well, early birds catch the worm. Although I'm still young, I'll grow up in a couple of years. Besides, except for not having the same figure as Lady Rias and Lady Sona, my figure isn't bad, right?"
As she spoke, she twirled around August, her princess dress swaying slightly, indeed very charming.
If there was a lolicon here, they would definitely be moved.
"You little brat, talk about growing up later. I like them bigger."
"Ah, Lord August, you're so mean."
August smirked.
Ravel, still young, had a serious disadvantage in her figure.
August didn't want to engage in meaningless conversation with her. This girl had disrupted so many good things for him at Kuoh Academy.
However, August didn't want to engage with her, but she wouldn't let go of him. So, with one walking in front and the other following closely behind, the two of them returned to the Gremory household.
The maids at home saw August just going out for a while and then coming back with a little girl. They admired him.
Going to your mother-in-law's house and then going out to pick up girls, truly the top son-in-law move.
"Good day, Lady Venelana."
Just as they returned, they coincidentally encountered Venelana and Grayfia coming out of the study.
"Are you... Ravel?"
"It's me, Lady Venelana."
"How did you end up here?"
At this point, Venelana looked towards August because he was the prime suspect.
August felt innocent. This little girl had nothing to do with him; she came on her own.
"Lady Venelana, I had nothing to do at home, so I came to pay my respects to you."
"What a good child, so likable."
"You flatter me."
August rolled his eyes at this. Women were all natural actresses.
"Then you two chat nicely. I'll go rest first."
With that, August left, taking his steps away. This made Ravel anxious.
"Lady Venelana, you're busy. I'll go find Lady Rias."
After saying that, she caught up with August, jogging after him down the corridor.
"Grayfia, what do you think is going on?"
"It's probably Ravel coming over on her own."
"She came on her own?"
"Because Phenex also wants to climb up to August now."
"So they sent Ravel over?"
"Yes, it's already like this in the human world. It's just that she's still too young, and August prefers women with better figures, so he hasn't paid much attention to her."
Venelana was speechless. How could the gap be so big?
Look at the daughter of another family; she pursued him relentlessly, and even if she couldn't catch up, she wouldn't give up. Then look at her own daughter, not to mention pursuing, she wouldn't even develop such a good opportunity.
"Let's go, to Rias's place."
"Miss Rias might be in the garden now."
"Then let's go."
"Yes, my lady."
The two of them headed straight for the backyard garden.
Meanwhile, August returned to his room, with Ravel running in behind him.
"Hey, this is my room, a man's room."
"It's okay, I don't mind."
"I do mind. You little brat, not thinking about anything serious every day."
"What I'm doing is serious."
She wasn't lying with this statement. Ingratiating herself with August, establishing a connection with him, that was the serious task her family had given her.
However, August didn't want to talk about this with her because it was fruitless. This kind of thing had happened countless times at Kuoh Academy, but she was like chewing gum, sticking to him and not letting go.
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