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Chapter 7 : Thanksgiving, Panties and One Puuuuuuuuunnnnnnch.
- Shin –
A good night's sleep is always good for getting my mind off of all worries.
I have had a long night of peaceful sleep for the first time since I reincarnated as a gamer. My body doesn't feel fatigued and my mind can go on for almost forever so I actually don't need sleep. But sleeping is something I have always enjoyed.
After becoming a Gamer I have had all these situations dumped up on me one after another making me put aside sleep every night to barely normal levels to train and grind in IDs.
I wake up to a cup of tea that Sakuya has prepared. After she had come with me to the underworld, she has never allowed any other maid of the Bael Castle to serve me. It is her duty and she would not allow anyone else to take it from her.
Morgiana has been settling well. She has basic knowledge of this world so much so that she can be called as someone raised in the sticks and not in a different world. A great progress in just 5 days.
Meredith is having the most fun among all her peerage members. She had always dreamed of a royal life. Living in the castle of the Great King of devils is something the British Royal palace couldn't even hope to match. Her dreams have started being fulfilled for her already. Good for her, she is enjoying herself.
The last few days have been peaceful, at least inside the castle. Outside the news of this Rating Game has been spread all over the underworld. For the first time someone has dared to challenge the house of the Great King.
People were looking forward to the Game and more that all that to the drama that will happen at the end of it.
Apparently I have no hope of being able to remain low key for a while longer. Today, all other factions will know who Shin Kageyami is and a bit of what he is capable of. All I can do is think of a way to turn this into my favour.
The last few days, I have read up on all of the rules of rating game to ensure that I don't mess up on any important one and get disqualified. That will be a stupid way to lose. I also watched Riser's rating games records. I am not a fan, just wanted to see his way of fighting.
Needless to say I was heavily disappointed with it. It makes me really angry thinking that I had to prepare so much to face someone like this.
I am going to make him pay for making me to work so hard for something so useless. Today we will have roasted turkey for dinner.
As i go out to the main hall of the castle, I see Zekram Bael already seated at the table waiting for me.
"I hope you are prepared for today Shin. Losing is not an option. You can do whatever you want to them just make sure to win this Game." he says in a tone of finality. A lot is riding over this game and I am sure he has put a lot of stake on me to. He must have some backup for my loss as well but I'd rather not test his patience. Better for me if he remains happy with me at least until I become strong enough for it not to matter anymore.
"I am fully prepared for today's Game Sir. I will give you a good show. If I may know something in advance, it will help me plan some moves beforehand though." I say in a measured tone of voice.
"Ask what you have in your mind." he says slightly confused at my question.
"What should I do with Riser Phenex in today's fight? I can defeat him in more than one way. Do you have anything specific that you want me to do?" this is something I have been think over a lot. Should I just defeat him or more?
His lips curve up in a smile that honestly scared me a little. "Break him. He dared to challenge the House of Bael, he will face the consequences." Damn hardcore.
"Very well Sir, I will make sure you like the entire game. Just enjoy the show" I return his smile with my own which is just as feral as his.
Riser, you are so fucked.
After a light breakfast, I meet my peerage after which we are escorted to Agreas Stadium for our Rating Game by Zekram himself. Apparently Lord Phenex made so much noise about the Rating Game that the stadium in Agreas had to be booked. He even went forward and asked his second son to broadcast the Rating Game in the entire underworld. Of course this would mean that the match will be easily available to all other factions as well.
Outside the stadium in my side of the room, I was asked to get inside and get checked for any illegal use of items before the game. Standard procedure.
Finally when it was time we were teleported to a room, which looked like the living room of a small mansion to wait and plan for the rating game with 30 minutes in our hands.
- Azazel –
Azazel was watching Devil's Net for an exciting match. Rumors had it that Lord Phenex finally went senile and challenged Zekram Bael. Of course he wouldn't believe such rumors. In one such rumors he had proposed to Michael and when rejected had caused him great sadness leading him to fall. He is still looking for the one who started that rumor. The numerous failed artificial sacred gear models that he had invented in the past centuries will all be tested on them one by one until they wouldn't respond anymore. Azazel was many things but being into men was not one of them. These fujoshis are crazy, no matter where they were.
"What are you watching, Azazel?"asked his surrogate son Vali. Vali is a young boy, with silver hair and fair skin inherited from his ancestor Lucifer. Not only was he the Great-grandson of Lucifer, he was also the current White Dragon Emperor.
"There is an interesting rating game going on in the underworld right now. My sources say that many higher ups are involved in this game in the background but one of the participants is a complete mystery." He informs Vali as he watches the two teams take to their waiting rooms. He takes a sip of his drink while waiting.
Looking at the Mystery Boy's peerage he almost spit his drink on the screen of the TV in front of him. "The fuck, is that Grayfia Lucifuge?" A closer look however shows her to be a different person. They look so similar that Azazel would believe in without any proof that she was Grayfia's twin sister if she hadn't been younger.
This was turning out to be more interesting than he thought. The boy himself looks smart and well collected with a casual smile on his face. Black Hair, Green eyes. Overall really smart.
As he waits for the match to start he hears something that makes him throw up his drink all over again.
"We have 30 minutes to pass, so…who wants to watch a new anime?"
This is indeed going to be interesting.
- Ley Fay Pendrgon –
Ley Fay was watching the Devil's net for the latest trending videos to pass her time. There was not much they could do to pass time in a terrorist organization.
Skipping through the channels she saw a Rating Game going on. It was gathering viewers at very fast pace. Needless to say she was quite curious. Kuroka was sleeping on the couch beside her and the others were all out for their own work.
Feeling bored she opened the broadcast and froze for an instant. Was that Meredith? Why was she in a rating game? Did she become a devil? She didn't look sad, so she must not have been forced. Good then.
It was really a big surprise for her to see her friend like this. She had time to spare, the least she could do is cheer her friend from where she is.
Who was the boy with him though? Was that her b…b-boyfriend? Awa-wa-wa-wa Meredith was growing up so fast. She didn't even have a boy close to her except her brother. Bikou was an idiot and Vali only liked to fight. The boy with Meredith looked handsome though.
Ah…naughty Ley Fay don't think bad things. He is just her King.
She waited for them to begin and then she heard the boy saying something.
"We have 30 minutes to pass, so…who wants to watch a new anime?"
Was this really a Rating Game?
- Serefall –
This was turning out to be much more exciting than she had expected. Lord Phenex had no idea how big of a grave he dug for himself. Not that she would tell him. He was second only to Lord Bael in her list of least favourite lords in the underworld. She was waiting for when Shin crushed the arrogant Phenex boy and showed him his place. Immortal crap was so overrated. If they were really that special, why were there no Phenex Satans. Ruval was a bit decent but he was far from the level of Satans.
She had seen the look on Lord Phenex's face. He was really counting his chickens before they hatched. If he had looked at Zekram Bel for even an instant, he would have realised how badly he just screwed up. Calling the entirely underworld to watch his son getting beaten up. He even used his second son's TV station for the broadcast. That guy was not arrogant as Riser but he was annoying nonetheless.
He had declared that he would only marry her or no one else. Bad luck for him. She was already taken. The only one for her was her Sona-tan.
She did feel sorry for the Ravel girl though. She was quite talented but had to waste her talents in Riser's peerage. In most of his past matches all his strategies were made by her. Maybe she could recruit her when the Phenexs were finally crushed by Zekram.
Shin's peerage was something to watch though. She had almost slipped in her chair at the sight of the maid. She could swear that no other Lucifuges survived the Civil War except Grayfia. Even her brother's status was unknown. She didn't know if he survived the war or not. Not that she cared. Euclid was Rizvem's goffer and she hated people like him with all her heart.
This girl however was so similar to Grayfia that she could mistake her for a twin sister or maybe daughter if she hadn't known that the girl was a human reincarnated as a devil. Her skills remains unknown even now as does the skills of his pawn. She did find some information about the Bishop though. She was extremely interesting to say the least. He really was someone who could keep her entertained. She knew that the girl had a sacred gear and a very powerful one at that but the rest of the information was hidden by the British Royal Family. To get her out of their clutches and convince her to become a devil was really something to be proud of.
Still a major part of her skills was known. She was a prodigious mage who would make for a good bishop even without her sacred gear. Definitely a good catch. She used up his mutated Bishop though, so she is not someone to be underestimated.
Then there was the pawn. Any information about her was unknown. It was like she popped out of nowhere. She was even ignorant of the ways of the world from her investigations, like she lived in the less connected areas of the world. That would explain why she was so out of time. She was however extremely loyal.
Serafall had learned to judge people in her time in the civil war and after becoming a Satan, that skill became even more polished. She could see it in their eyes, both the maid and the pawn were extremely loyal to him.
She watches as the two peerages take their positions in their bases and waiting time starts. Shin-kun looks extremely calm and casual. She was waiting for their plans and strategies to see his skills as leader until he turns to his peerage and says something completely unexpected.
"We have 30 minutes to pass, so…who wants to watch a new anime?"
She had to suppress the urge to laugh out loud at the utter stupidity of the situation. Even Ajuka and Sirzechs look completely taken off guard by that and she couldn't help but let a chuckle in her mind at the twitch on Zekram's lips.
Yes, she was right. Shin-kun was really interesting.
- Shin –
As soon as the timer for the Rating Game's waiting period started, a screen flashed in front of me. Yup, I was kinda expecting this but still good to see that I get something out of this from the game too.
Rewards are always appreciated.
Quest Received
[Happy Thanksgiving]
What's a Thanksgiving without a turkey? And to make a good turkey, you need practice. You have an ever healing Giant Turkey in front of you. Use this opportunity to practice to your heart's content.
Objective : Defeat Riser Phenex in the Rating Game.
Bonus Objective 1 : Defeat every member of Riser Phenex's peerage before him.
Bonus Objective 2 : Win the Rating Game without losing any of you Peerage members.
Bonus Objective 3 : Defeat Riser Phenex by yourself without suffering any damage to your HP.
Rewards : Major Increased Affection with Rias Gremory, Major Affection and Reputation changes, ?,?,?,?,?.
Failure : Decreased Affection with Rias Gremory, Decreased Reputation with Zekram Bael, Major Affection and Reputation changes, you will become the joke of the entire underworld for a long time to come.
So many question marks for rewards. Although the affection and reputation gains were more than worth it.
I have some preparations to do in the waiting time. I have thought of a few things to do today. So let's start with the first.
"We have 30 minutes to pass, so…who wants to watch a new anime?"
As expected Sakuya only gives me a raised eyebrow in response, Morgiana looks to be fine with anything. Meredith however looks at me with the reaction suitable for any sane person.
"Sorry, I think I am more nervous than I thought. I am even hearing things now. Did you say that you wanted to watch an anime? Now?" she asks incredulously.
"Yup, I got my hands on this really awesome anime. We have some time to kill. Let's watch it." I reply with an excited tone as if I am not about to fight a battle in a couple ten minutes. "Oh, chill out Meredith. Just watch the first few minutes and if you don't like it, we will stop. Deal? Great. Sakuya please prepare some snacks while I play the Dvds for the anime."
I ignore any complains as I play the first episode of one punch man season one. Please remember that this show does not exist in this world. Rating game is all about entertaining the audience and what's more entertaining than some good o'l Siatama punching crap.