Chapter 100 - Riser Phenex - Part 2
As time dragged on, Rias still didn't show up, and Riser's face twisted with frustration.
"Rias's Queen, can you get in touch with her? It's not like the Gremory Clan to keep a noble waiting."
Finally, Riser broke the silence, his eyes locking onto Akeno as he pushed her.
"I've already sent a message to Rias, but who knows if she's seen it yet," Akeno replied casually.
"Fuck!"
Riser's forehead veins pulsed with irritation.
Rias's peerage members were seriously getting on his nerves.
It was like they were deliberately pushing his buttons, fueling his anger.
A text message?
Using that outdated crap from the human world?
Why the hell didn't she just use teleportation magic to tell her in person?
Between clan members, they could just use magic to communicate directly!
"Fine, I'll wait a few more minutes. But if Rias doesn't show up soon, don't blame me for what happens next."
Riser glared at Akeno fiercely, then flashed a cruel smile as he muttered to himself, "If I burn this school down with Phenex flames, that should definitely get Rias's attention."
"Lord Riser, if you dare to pull that, not only the Gremory Clan but even I won't let you off easy."
Akeno's eyes sharpened, her tone turning cold.
To be honest, she still didn't fully get what was happening. Riser had stormed into the ORC early in the morning, already pissed off like someone owed him a massive debt.
But Akeno wasn't about to back down to him.
"I might not mess with you, but… what about those two?"
Riser glanced over at Kiba and Koneko.
Akeno's background was no secret to Riser, being Rias's betrothed. She was the daughter of a Fallen Angel cadre and his only child.
Even as a noble among devils, Riser knew better than to mess with a Fallen Angel cadre, especially one with a status almost equal to a Satan.
The Fallen Angel cadre had made it clear that if Akeno faced any bullshit on the Satan side, he wouldn't let it slide.
If Riser actually hurt Akeno, not even his status as the third son of a marquis would save him. He'd probably face some serious payback from Akeno's father.
But if he targeted Kiba and Koneko, that was a different story.
Those two didn't have any big backing.
Even if he killed them, it'd just mean a quick apology to the Gremory Clan.
"If I burn these two to ashes, I doubt Gremory or your Fallen Angel daddy would have much to say."
Riser grinned with a twisted smile.
"You really are the same piece of shit as always, Riser!"
A voice suddenly came from outside the club door.
Hearing this voice, Riser's expression froze, shifting from shock to anger before finally settling into a nasty grin. "So you finally decided to show up, Rias!"
The door opened, and two figures walked in.
"That didn't take long."
As he stepped into the room, Mahiro glanced at Riser and muttered under his breath.
But Grayfia had already told him yesterday that the Phenex Clan would be here within the next couple of days, so it wasn't exactly a surprise.
Actually, it was expected.
After all, it wasn't hard for the Underworld's intel network to keep tabs on Rias's movements.
"This is a pain in the ass."
Rias's expression turned sour the moment she saw Riser.
"Finally decided to grace me with your presence, Dear Rias?"
Riser's eyes flared with anger as he stared down the two who had just arrived.
"Don't call me that; it makes me want to puke."
Rias snapped back, not holding back.
"You're my fiancée, Rias. What else should I call you?"
Riser replied with a grin that made it clear he couldn't wait to sink his claws into her.
"It's just some marriage contract our elders set up without asking us. I've never accepted it."
Rias crossed her arms and shot Riser a challenging look. "Besides, do you really think this engagement can still stand?"
"Fuck!"
Hearing that, Riser's veins throbbed with anger, and flames flared up around his body.
"You really love pissing me off, don't you, Rias!"
Riser snarled through gritted teeth.
"Riser, since you already know the deal, why don't you just head back to the Underworld?"
Rias took a deep breath and said, "The marriage contract is void. If you want to keep your noble reputation, don't push this any further."
"I'm here to reclaim my honor as a noble, Rias."
Riser flashed a cruel smile. "Sure, the engagement is over, and I'm fine with that. But this humiliation won't go unanswered."
"You get that, right, Rias?"
Hearing this, a flash of panic crossed Rias's face. She hadn't expected Riser to be this stubborn.
"Riser."
Rias started to speak.
But Riser wasn't paying attention to her anymore. Instead, his focus shifted to Mahiro. The flames of hatred in his eyes burned even hotter, the air in the room growing suffocating as if all the oxygen was being consumed.
"You!"
Riser's body radiated pure killing intent. "You messed with my fiancée while I was away."
"How can I ever thank you?"
Riser hated Mahiro with every fiber of his being.
He had already planned out his engagement ceremony with Rias in the Underworld.
He was supposed to come to the human world to bring Rias back for their engagement.
But right before he left, he got hit with some shocking news.
More accurately, it felt like Mahiro had stolen his girl.
His fiancée had slept with someone else!
Hearing that news, Riser almost lost his mind with rage.
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