August's actions completely altered the atmosphere in the banquet hall.
Everyone became cautious, afraid of inadvertently angering this formidable figure.
August was content to be left alone; he had no interest in interacting with these devils.
However, Sona and Rias felt somewhat helpless. One wrong move, and their reputations could be tarnished, a situation both frustrating and amusing.
But there are always exceptions. Just because most were hesitant to approach didn't mean everyone was. One devil, in particular, dared to step forward, becoming the second most prominent figure to approach during the event.
"Sairaorg?"
Rias's eyes widened slightly at the newcomer's arrival.
Sairaorg Bael, one of the Four Young Kings of the new generation of devils, is known as one of the strongest with extraordinary strength and martial skills.
However, he was also an anomaly within the House of Bael. Despite being born into the family, he did not inherit the power of destruction.
Interestingly, Sirzechs's mother hailed from the House of Bael. While not carrying the Bael name, he did inherit the power of destruction, even mastering it to a new level.
Furthermore, even Rias, her sister, inherited the power of destruction from the House of Bael.
Within the House of Gremory, two individuals awakened the power of destruction in this generation, while the House of Bael, the main house, had none.
Because of this, the House of Bael's prestige suffered greatly. Sirzechs's mother was seen as a disgrace for giving birth to descendants who lacked power.
From childhood to adulthood, he endured mockery and bullying from peers. Despite becoming the heir to the House of Bael through hard work, the voices of criticism persisted, growing louder and more relentless.
Within the House of Bael, although he was the heir, Sairaorg received no support.
"Rias, it's been a while."
Sairaorg smiled. Rias was one of the few relatives he had left.
Rias's mother was the half-sister of his father, making them close cousins.
After exchanging greetings, Sairaorg's gaze met August's.
"Lord August."
"You're the incompetent one from Bael."
"That's me."
If anyone else had dared to utter the word 'incompetent,' they would have been swiftly dealt with. However, in front of August, there was no hint of anger, not just because he was inferior, but also because August showed no intention of mocking him.
"August, this is my cousin, Sairaorg, the heir to the House of Bael."
"Sairaorg, this is August, my fiancé and the Lord of the House of Demon."
Both nodded, and Rias was somewhat curious. August seemed to regard Sairaorg with a special significance.
"Please, have a seat."
August gestured to a nearby chair, and Sairaorg sat down with a smile.
"To be honest, I was curious about Rias's fiancé, and I didn't expect to meet him so soon."
"Oh? And what do you think?"
"He's strong, and he's assertive."
"Strong people naturally tend to be assertive. Otherwise, what's the point of becoming strong? It's during my reckless moments that everyone dares not to speak out and can only watch quietly."
"Indeed, with a husband like you, Rias will definitely not be bullied in the future."
Sairaorg smiled, self-assured and assertive. That was the first impression August gave him. However, because of Asia's incident, he also added a sense of protectiveness, a self-centered impression.
He wouldn't directly judge others, but with such a man by her side, Rias would not be bullied.
"Sairaorg, I've heard about you. The phrase 'from zero to hero' seems most fitting for you. You've really made something of yourself."
"You flatter me."
"In a world where magic reigns supreme, reaching this level with martial arts and physical prowess alone is unparalleled in the entire underworld, second only to you."
Sairaorg was taken aback by August's praise.
He had never received such high praise before.
Hum~
A golden ripple emerged, followed by the gradual appearance of an exquisite bottle, akin to a work of art.
Everyone looked at August in confusion, especially Rias. It was the first time she had seen this ability to produce something other than weapons.
"What's this?"
Sairaorg looked at the bottle before him, puzzled.
"It contains the Elixir of Life, capable of curing all ailments and injuries. In simple terms, it can save your mother."
"This-"
In an instant, Sairaorg's face lit up with excitement.
Beside him, Sona, Rias, and others couldn't believe their eyes.
Especially Ravel; even the Phoenix Tears couldn't heal Sairaorg's mother. Did this mean that this potion surpassed the Phoenix Tears?
No one doubted the authenticity of this elixir because August had no reason to deceive Sairaorg.
"Lord August, this-"
"No need to refuse. You can think of it as an investment in your future."
"My future?"
Sairaorg wasn't a fool. Even if he wasn't treated well, he was still the heir to the House of Bael.
As long as nothing unexpected happened, he would be the Lord of the House of Bael in the future. A potion to win over a future family head was not a loss.
"I'll graciously accept it. Whatever you need in the future, I will spare no effort."
If it were anything else, Sairaorg wouldn't have accepted it because he had his pride.
But this elixir was different. His mother was the most important person in his world, and for her, he was willing to set aside everything, even his pride and convictions.
This potion was the Potion of Youth from the treasury.
However, the so-called Potion of Youth was just a legend. It didn't have such a strong effect, just a type of elixir that extended lifespan and healed injuries and diseases.
Of course, the last point wasn't significant. For devils, lifespan was not an issue; after all, they were immortal beings.
Sairaorg carefully stored away the elixir. For him, its value surpassed everything because it was the hope of saving his mother.
Boom~
Just then, the wall of the banquet hall was shattered from the outside, and a man and a woman appeared in confrontation.
Sairaorg, who was previously excited, frowned. Glancing over, he noticed that the troublemakers were a punk devil and another, although female, who clearly had stronger abilities.
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