91 I won't lose her
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"Ravel."
"Are you happy to be with Serafall-sama?"
"...did you see me happy?"
"I could!" Ravel snorted as her nose rose high, then asked in a low voice, "...do you like Serafall-sama?" Inwardly, she wondered whether Masa would marry Serafall, considering how close they were.
Yes, there was a huge age difference between them, but if Masa could marry Serafall, then there was no doubt it would bring a lot of benefits to his family and strengthen the alliances between the House of Vapula and the House of Sitri, but—
"I like her."
"...." Ravel.
"But I like you, too."
"Hmph!" Ravel looked away with a blush as she twirled her drill-shaped hair, but after a moment, while her voice was quiet, she said, "W-Well... I like you too."
"......"
Watching this, Masa sighed helplessly, wondering whether Ravel was really a tsundere since she was relatively straightforward at expressing her feelings, yet he had to say once again that he didn't want to have an engagement so early. He was different from Masa of Mahouka, after all, and frankly, there were many male devils, an heir one who hadn't married till now, such as Ajuka Beelzebub, one of the Four Great Satans, and Diehauser Bellial, the champion of the Rating Game was such a case.
More importantly, he didn't want to tie the knot first, especially when he hadn't met Issei Hyodou.
When he had cleared up all the worries on his heart, he would be straightforward with his feelings since he knew well that this childhood sweetheart of his had been waiting for him for so long, or rather, they had known for so long that he couldn't think of anyone who would be official wife other than her.
Yup, he was close with many women in the Underworld, but all of them were the heiresses of their families, like Sona and Rias, which was quite troublesome.
"Oh, by the way, Onii-sama had finished his Rating Game with Rias-san."
Perhaps Ravel had noticed his reluctance to talk about this problem, so she changed the topic to her older brother and his fiance, but it didn't matter. The only thing that the devil lacked was time, and she had made up her mind.
"Oh?" Still, Masa was surprised by Ravel's news.
When he returned from the human world, he knew that Ravel also wanted to go to the human world to meet him, and at that time, her older brother, Riser Phenex, also thought to visit his fiancee, Rias Gremory, so they decided to go together.
However, as Masa returned, Ravel quickly changed her mind and returned with him to the House of Vapula, especially when she saw him bring Asia with him.
This guy, who didn't have an interest in his Evil Pieces and the Rating Game, showed his interest for the first time and even got a cute girl as his Bishop, so how could Ravel remain calm?
Ravel naturally wished to know Asia since she didn't want Masa to be deceived as he lacked experience and was sometimes so dense, like a harem protagonist in the story.
Fortunately, Asia was a kind and sweet girl, and Ravel had to admit that she understood why Masa wished to get Asia into his peerage group, especially because of Asia's healing ability.
As a member of the House of Phenex, Ravel was immortal and could heal herself, and she could even create "Phenex Tears," an elixir that made her able to heal any wounds, but Asia's Twilight Healing was convenient as she only needed to use a Demonic Power to heal others.
So, there was no doubt the two girls quickly got together.
Naturally, Riser was speechless since Ravel was his Bishop, so her willful act troubled him, yet even so, he couldn't stop her and could only let her follow Masa.
Nevertheless, like in the original story, Rias didn't accept Riser and wished to break away from the engagement by initiating a Rating Game, and similar to the original result, she lost, even with Issei, the holder of Longinus, Boosted Gear, as her pawn.
"I see." Masa was dumbfounded since everything happened so fast. "When did they have a Rating Game?"
"...today."
"Huh? Really?"
"I told you yesterday, right? But you are more cornered about your research, after all..."
"Sorry, sorry. It was a critical moment yesterday."
"I could see that." When Ravel saw Masa's thin and weak figure, she couldn't help but grow in panic once again. "But you are okay now, right?"
"Yea, I have become stronger now."
"Really? How strong."
"It's a secret."
"Stingy~!"
The two smiled, and then Masa asked, "So, that's all? After that, what is happening?"
"Oh, they are going to have an engagement party! You are also invited naturally."
"When?"
"Tonight."
"Tonight?"
Masa was dumbfounded when he heard the news. "Then, shouldn't you be there?"
"I need to take care of you, after all." Ravel sighed helplessly.
"...thanks."
"No problem." Ravel raised her nose proudly, causing Masa to pinch her cute nose helplessly. "Stop that! I am not a child anymore!"
"I know. I know." Masa smiled and said sincerely, "You have become a charming lady now, Ravel."
"... it feels weird if you say that so straightforwardly to me, Masa."
Yet, even so, her body stuck to him all the time, and her face flushed red, thinking that Masa had started to get conscious of her as an opposite gender instead of a little girl that needed to be taken care of.
"Let's go to the party then. Your brother might sulk at me if I keep his little sister with me during his engagement party."
"Okay." Ravel nodded. "I have prepared the suit for you. Just wear it. I will bring Asia with me. You will be surprised by how beautiful she is later."
"I am more curious about you, though."
"Oh, look forward to it~!"
Watching her sweet smile, Masa kept his soft expression until she left before his expression turned cold. This was the battle that he had been waiting for, and he knew that this was also the turning point of everything.
If he did nothing, then everything would become a nightmare for him, so he knew that he had to win.
After all, even Grayfia, the devil, who had served all of her life as the servant of the Old Satan, would betray her love toward Sirzech, yet even such an intense love couldn't defeat Issei's charm, who was known as the "Breast Dragon Emperor."
Even if Masa's relationship was close, he knew that he would lose everything as long as Issei was given a chance, so he knew that he had to show that he was the mightiest among all, the best of the best, so he knew he had to go all out.
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"Awawawa... Ravel-sama, this dress is too expensive..." Asia felt awkward about wearing such a luxurious dress.
"Asia, you are Masa's bishop. Of course, you have to appear the best." Ravel sighed helplessly as she advised this naive girl. "Or do you want to make Masa ashamed?"
"No, I won't!"
Hearing those words, Asia quickly made up her mind to get used to the luxurious dress even though she couldn't feel comfortable.
"Moreover, don't you want to hear him to praise your beauty?"
"...t-that's seems nice."
As the two talked happily about the man that had entered their hearts, his voice quickly woke them up.
"Oh? You have finished?"
The two looked up and fell into a daze.
Wearing a double-breasted suit, Masa appeared dazzling, sharp, and manly, causing the two to be in a daze, wishing to get so close to him.
Yet, Masa also couldn't look away from the two, but naturally, he didn't forget his etiquette. "At that party, you two must be the most charming."
Ravel giggled and said, "We can't do that, right? After all, Rias-oneesama can only be the most dazzling one."
"Oh, you are right." Masa nodded, realizing that the guests couldn't be more charming than the main heroine during her engagement party, right?
"You are beautiful, Asia."
"Y-Yeah..." Asia blushed shyly, then looked at Masa dreamily. "Y-You are also handsome, Masa-sama."
"Yeah, Onii-sama will get angry at you to take all the attention." Ravel also sighed since she also didn't really want him to go to the party since he must attract the attention of many. Yes, she might have the upper hand, but it didn't mean she had no rivals since even if he was so low-key, it would be hard to ignore such a charming and capable man.
"Then, let's go."
"By the way, have you brought a gift to Onii-sama, Masa?"
"......." Masa.
"Geez, this is why I can't leave you, but you don't have to worry; I have brought one with me."
"Yeah, thank you, Ravel."
Masa took a deep breath as he looked at her, feeling his chest tight when he thought he would lose her, so he knew that he had to fight.
His woman could only be his, and he wouldn't give her to anyone.
"Let's go."
"Yes." 2x
As they were in hurried, naturally, they used a teleportation portal, which quickly connected to where Ravel's family stayed.
"Okaa-sama!"
There was also Ravel's mother, who appeared as charming as ever.
"Ravel!"
Naturally, there was also family members of Ravel, who glared at him, including Riser, who looked at him in a bad light.
Still, Masa was as late as ever, and congratulated Riser sincerely, "Riser, congratulations."
Only—
"YOU ARE LATE BASTARD!"
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The moment Masa appeared, he became the center of attention of Ravel's family.
Nevertheless, while Ravel's father and older brothers glared at him, her mother smiled softly and giggled when she saw Masa's awkward expression.
"Onii-sama, don't blame Masa! He is busy, after all."
Naturally, it was impossible for Ravel to see Masa being ganged up on by her family, and she quickly protected him.
"But this guy Ravel..."
"Onii-sama!"
"Hmph!"
While Riser couldn't be said to be a good person, especially since he had many women and loved to play around, he was a good older brother, so naturally, he cared about his little sister, and because of that, he couldn't help but feel annoyed at Masa, who took his little sister.
More importantly, he is sure that Masa knows about his little sister's feelings, yet Masa plays a dense character as if he doesn't realize her feelings.
Facing such a bastard, how could Riser give his little sister?
Yes, Riser had to admit that Masa was strong and this guy was capable, especially in the business, but even so, this and that were different matters!
Still, while Riser was annoyed by Masa, Lord Phenex, Ravel's father, was still gentle and asked, "By the way, I have heard that you want to start a new business in the human world, Masa. Is that true?"
"Yup." Masa nodded. "I plan to make a venture there."
"Oh? Can I come to invest some of my money then?"
"Sure, you are welcome, Uncle."
Yup, the only thing that the House of Phenex didn't lack was money, especially due to their "Phenex Tears," which was the important elixir that could only be produced by their family, and due to their monopoly, it might not be wrong to say they were the richest.
Yet, to develop that wealth was a different matter, and while they could do a simple business, it was hard to do a complicated business.
However, Masa was different since this guy was so slick at managing business.
If the House of Phenex was the richest, then it wouldn't be wrong to say that the House of Vapula was the second richest, especially when it had a variety of businesses and never lacked innovation.
Yes, at that time, Masa's ability might not have appeared yet, but even so, it didn't mean he was helpless, considering how backward the devil society was and how most high-class devils only related to hedonism and strength. There was hardly anyone who took the matter of business seriously like him; after all, the majority of them could live well by taking a lot of taxes from the devils who lived within their territory like a feudal society.
Even the Four Great Satans weren't good at business since being strong didn't mean they were equal to being great at business too.
While they might be stronger than him previously, their talents weren't as comprehensive as Masa's, so when Lord Phenex heard that Masa went to the human world to do business with Ravel, naturally, he wanted to join and make an investment.
Anyway, it was only a time, everyone thought.
Unlike Riser, who was indignant, all of them knew that it was only a matter of time before Masa made his decision since they knew well how mature he was, yet due to that, he might have many worries within him, and with how close their relationship was, it was also hard to take the initiative to start this problem, so as a family, they thought they might as well help to create a chance and this engagement party might be a good chance they thought.
"I have heard that you are also starting to have an interest in the Rating Game." Ruval Phenex, the oldest son of Lord Phenex and the older brother of Riser and Ravel, looked at Masa with a fighting spirit. "Go and fight. I will be waiting for you. By the way, beat up Riser for me."
"Aniki!" Riser was angry when he heard Ruval's words.
"Then, can you beat him?" Ruval asked calmly.
"..."
Riser could only grumble since Masa was a bastard, and he had to admit that this guy was strong even without his lion pets.
Nevertheless, as they talked for a while, naturally, Masa didn't stay too long since the protagonist of this party was Riser.
'Unfortunately...'
If Riser's failure wouldn't affect him, then Masa didn't care, but, as it would affect him greatly, he knew that he had to move, and at the same time, this was also his chance to learn about whether the world would follow the plot or not.
After all, Masa had taken Asia, took down the three fallen angel bitches, then also killed Kokabiel, then what would happen next?
He wasn't sure, but he decided to go to the party first.
"Then, I will meet you at the party. Oh, right, here is your gift."
"Hmph! Ravel must prepare it for you, right?"
"...." Masa.
Ravel chuckled since she knew well that Riser did this to help her, but even so, she quickly defended Masa again. "It's all good, right? Anyway, Masa didn't forget your engagement party and sincerely wished you happiness, you know?"
"Well, that's true." Riser nodded. "Thanks." Yup, this guy was an asshole, but he knew well that his little sister loved him, and he took care of her well. More importantly, Masa was good at maintaining a distance, especially when he never tried to seduce his women, even if he could, which made him trust him much.
"No problem."
Still, Masa asked, "By the way, Riser, can you get me the record of your Rating Game?"
"...you didn't watch it earlier?"
"No."
"Asshole!" Riser was furious, but then he sighed and said, "I will get someone to send you later."
"Thanks."
After excusing himself, Masa left with Asia, leaving Ravel together with her family, and then went to the party.
Still, while this was her first time seeing something like this, Asia wasn't nervous since Masa was holding his hand.
Yup, at the same time, by showing this action, he showed that she was his woman, but everyone was fine, especially when Masa was strong, and there was someone who was more horrible than him, so he was okay.
"Masa-sama, what is a Rating Game?" Asia asked.
"Hmm... you can say that it is an event to show a devil's social standing."
"Ah, then, isn't that a super important event?"
"Well, not really, since one's social standing isn't only judged by a Rating Game."
Unlike those poor and weak devils, Masa was wealthy and strong, so he couldn't care less about the Rating Game. "Though, we might join it in the future. Is that okay with you?"
"Yes!" Asia nodded happily. "I will be your greatest support, Masa-sama."
"Thanks, Asia."
"No, it should be me who thank you, Masa-sama."
It was he who pulled her up from hell known as the world.
Well, she had never thought that she would become a devil and live in the Underworld, but as long as she was with him, she was happy.
Masa had to say that this girl was as naive as ever, but it didn't matter since, from now on, he would protect her.
"Let's go then."
"Okay~!"
As the two walked toward the hall where the party was held, many of the attendees had come, and Masa was probably the late one since, unlike the others who had to curry favor of the House of Phenex due to the Phenex Tears, there was no need for him to do so, especially when he had Ravel by his side.
Still, everyone was immersed in the Rating Game between Riser and Rias, which was held previously, but most of them couldn't help but say that Riser was so lucky to have Rias!
After all, Rias was gorgeous, and she was Sirzech Lucifer's little sister!
For Riser, who would marry such a woman, how could he not be lucky?!
Nevertheless, among all of them, two young women and one young man, who were the peerage members of Rias, gathered together calmly as if waiting for something.
"I watched your match. It was a good match."
As Rias' best friend, naturally, Sona came, and as she saw the three, she comforted them for a bit.
"Thank you, Sona-sama." The oldest among the group of three, a young woman with a kimono and Japanese-like beauty, thanked Sona sincerely, yet the fire on her eyes hadn't subdued. "But this isn't over yet."
"Oh?" Sona nodded, didn't bother too much, and just looked around. Unfortunately, she couldn't search for one that she sought after.
While Tsubaki sighed helplessly at her mistress, the three were confused. Yet this wasn't the time for them to care about Sona, but—
"Masa Vapula-sama has arrived!"
On that annoucement, all the clatters and noises directly disappeared.
Yet, somehow, all the men became nervous.
"HIDE YOUR WIVES! HURRY UP!"
"DAMN, WHY DID THAT SHUT-IN COME OUT! AH, WHAT SHOULD I DO?! I BROUGHT MY FIANCEE WITH ME!"
"DAMMIT! DAMMIT! HURRY UP AND USE THE TELEPORTATION MAGIC TO GO BACK!"
"......."
At this moment, the group of three were dumbfounded by the commotions.
"W-What's happening?"
It was their first time to see something like this, or rather, this was the first time they heard the name "Masa Vapula," especially when they mostly stayed at the domain of the House of Gremory.
Yet, Sona and Tsubaki, who had read the background of Masa, couldn't help but feel speechless by the commotions caused by Masa's entrance.
Yet—
Tap!
As the sound of footsteps was heard, and his figure was seen, all the noises vanished completely.
'Ah...'
It was too late, they thought.
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At that moment, everyone stopped thinking as their focus was on this young man.
He was taller than anyone, yet even so, it was in perfect proportion and gave off a powerful yet made no one unable to look away from him, especially this special aura that he gave off after he awoken his Supreme King Haki.
The aura of the conqueror, the dominator, the king.
If Masa wished to, he could make anyone's mind succumb, yet at the same time, if he didn't wish to, his aura would be special, which worked like a charisma that made people easily have a good opinion toward him.
Some of them might not know of him, yet even so, the moment they saw him, they could tell that he was extraordinary.
At the same time, his appearance also became four times stronger as the fourth Masa had appeared.
Yes, in the world of DxD, appearance might not be the most important thing, especially when Kiba Yuuto, who was the most handsome in the story of DxD, couldn't even win the heart of a single heroine, yet Issei, who had an ordinary face, could seduce everyone with ease.
Nevertheless, there was no doubt that those normal people and those who were unfamiliar with Issei would choose Kiba without hesitation.
It was the same as Masa, who was much more handsome than Kiba, yet had a unique charm like Issei, who gained the power of Welsh Dragon.
Young, handsome, and powerful.
Like a king, when Masa walked forward, people subconsciously gave him a way, creating a clear path for him as their eyes subconsciously showed reverence.
'W-Who is this?' 2x
Kiba Yuuto and Akeno Himejime fell into a daze since this one was different from any devils they had seen. Even Sirzech Lucifer didn't have such a special aura, which made them wonder and a bit curious.
Nevertheless, what they didn't know was that a small cat couldn't look away and just kept staring at this figure.
"Grayfia, this is...?"
"It should be him." Grayfia nodded at her husband's question and said, "Serafall-sama often mentioned him to us, after all."
"So this was him."
Somehow, Sirzech Lucifer understood why Serafall was so excited to talk about Masa, yet in his mind previously, he didn't have many thoughts, especially when he was so busy as a Lucifer and when there were many that he wanted to achieve. More importantly, there was a hidden danger within this world that would show its form soon.
"If her fiance is like this, then she might happily accept."
"You are right."
The two nodded as they sighed helplessly.
After all, they knew the importance of a marriage between two high-class devils, and even if Riser was a scumbag, his family was useful as he came from the House of Phenex. More importantly, when they had children, their family would have a child with the blood of a phenex!
It was probably only the House of Gremory that had the power over other families, which was why Sirzech and Rias should be grateful to Zeoticus, who could seduce their mother, which allowed them to have the Power of Destruction that should be exclusive to the House of Bael.
"I want to talk to him."
"Let's wait. I know that he is capable, so he will come to us instead of being ignorant like others. More importantly, you are a Lucifer, Sirzech-sama. Please act like one."
"Hahaha..."
Sirzech only laughed, and Grayfia sighed helplessly.
Yet, would that relationship continue after Issei came forward?
So, Masa knew that to protect everyone's happy marriage, he had to defeat Issei. Still, what he didn't know was that his existence would also bring ruin to many marriages, yet those men should be grateful to him since, due to him, they could escape from those thots.
He was a bit speechless though by those who shouted at him to hide their partners when he arrived.
Still, he could see Sirzech was staring at him, and he knew that even if he didn't really want to meet this guy, he had to greet him since even if Sirzech was just a symbol, in the eyes of many, Sirzech was still a Lucifer.
Nevertheless, there were many who wanted to talk to him, so it was quite hard for him to go to Sirzech.
"What a grand entrance. By the way, did you become stronger, Masa?"
"Sairaorg."
Masa looked at the muscular young man who was about the same age as Rias and Sona, who was also his cousin.
Still, due to Sairaog, those who wanted to approach Masa stopped their steps and waited for them to end their conversation, including Sona, who looked at Sairaorg unkindly.
"I have heard from my mother that you have started to get interested in the Rating Game." Sairaorg's eyes were filled with a fighting spirit. "Then, are you going to join the Youth Devil Gathering next time?"
"Probably, but I am not in a hurry, and I think that you should focus on learning governing and business rather than fighting, you know?"
"...can't you not mention that now?"
If it was fighting, Sairorg was full of excitement, wishing to show his might to everyone, the result of his hard work, but if it was governing and business, he could only lower his head since this wasn't his expertise.
Still standing slightly behind Sairaorg, Masa noticed a beautiful young woman with blonde hair tied in a ponytail. "Yo, Kuisha."
"Masa-sama."
Kuisha Abadon bowed politely, showing the perfect etiquette of someone who worked under the heir to the House of Bael.
"By the way, let's talk later, Sairaog. I need to greet those with higher positions first."
"...you are the same, business all the time, but don't forget our fight!"
Sairaorg and Masa had a similar power as they inherited the power of the House of Vapula, a lion taming, but unlike Masa, Sairaorg was untalented and had a low Demonic Power, yet even so, their fighting style was quite similar, except for the fact that Masa had a lot of people under him, yet Sairaorg fought by himself.
Still, as the two of them learned "Touki," they often stayed together to spar.
"Be patient."
"I can't wait!"
"Should I call your mother, then?"
"...can you not always bring my mother here?"
Yes, Sairaorg loved his mother, but he had to admit that his mother was too strict!
"Anyway, don't forget the Youth Devil Gathering! Hurry up and complete your peerage members, too!"
Masa might be able to escape from having a spar with him, and Sairaorg also knew how busy this guy was, so he tried not to bother him, but watching how Masa had grown stronger, his fighting spirit had risen high, and he wanted to fight Masa with all of his might!
"Me too."
The title of the strongest lion could only be held by one person, and it would be him.
As the two talked for a while, Masa continued his steps toward Sirzech, who had been staring at him, but then he didn't forget to nod at Sona as he showed an apologetic expression before he walked toward Sirzech.
"You are not going to go Masa-sama, Sona-sama?" Tsubaki asked curiously.
"I will talk with him later. He is heir, so it is natural for him to greet Sirzech-sama and the other lords first." Sona understood that as the heir, Masa needed to maintain a good relationship with everyone, so she decided to be patient.
"Um... Sona-sama, do you know who he is?" Akeno asked curiously.
"He is the heir of the House of Vapula, Masa Vapula, and..." Sona couldn't say the next words since their relationship hadn't been confirmed even though she had thought that he was the one.
Nevertheless, Masa's focus was never on the Sona; instead, his focus was on the first anomaly of the devil, Sirzech Lucifer.
Still, before he could talk, Sirzech took the initiative. "Oh? Are you Masa Vapula? I have never had a chance to meet you before."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lucifer-sama. My name is Masa Vapula, the heir of the House of Vapula, and I also hope to meet you earlier."
This was the high society, the place where the one who could lie would be at the top.
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Yes, Masa had to admit that he didn't really want to meet Sirzech, but what could he do?
If he wanted to change everything, he had to meet Sirzech since he had to stop the duel between Issei and Riser.
Nevertheless, even if he didn't really want to meet Sirzech, it was easy for him to disguise himself, and this was why Rias, Sona, Sairaorg, or even Issei weren't suitable to be in the high society since they couldn't lie, be honest, and were naive.
Frankly, Sirzech had a kind and gentle personality, and Masa didn't hate Sirzech's hope, but then again, he felt that Sirzech would bring him more trouble than benefits, so he didn't have an interest in being close to Sirzech.
"I thought that you wouldn't come to this type of party, Masa-kun."
'First name directly?'
"Our house has quite a close relationship with the House of Phenex, after all."
"I see, but isn't your house also quite close to us, the House of Gremory, too? Your aunt is the sister-in-law of my mother, after all, but you haven't been coming to our house."
"I am afraid that you might think of me as an opportunist and give you a bad impression if I come to your house, and Rias Gremory is my friend's fiance, so I am afraid to give him a bad impression."
"Riser is lucky to have a friend like you."
The first aside, the second one was probably the reason why Masa didn't come to the House of Gremory, as he was afraid to give Riser a wrong impression.
Though inwardly, Masa just didn't want to get involved in the House of Gremory.
"Still, there is no need for you to worry about that problem, and you should visit my place if you are free."
"I will do that."
While Masa maintained his calm expression, he sighed helplessly inwardly since he didn't have much of an interest in the House of Gremory. It wasn't a poor place, but it wasn't a good place either, especially when there were even bandits there, which made him speechless.
"By the way, Masa-kun, are you interested in the human world?"
"I'm starting a business there."
"Oh? Then, why don't you stay in the human world? I am sure that you will be happy."
"That isn't something that I should decide on such a short moment since I have a responsibility to manage my domain."
While Masa didn't mind following a bit of Sirzech's whim, it didn't mean that he would follow all of this guy's whim.
Yes, Sirzech might be powerful, but this guy wasn't so powerful that he could dominate everything.
Don't get ahead of yourselves; you are just a symbol!
Nevertheless, Masa didn't show any disrespect on his face, and everything about him was as
Still, his answer surprised Sirzech as he didn't expect Masa to refuse him, but he still maintained his smile. "You are right. Living in a human world isn't something that can be decided in a short moment."
The two talked for a while before Masa left to greet the other lords of various houses.
Still, Sirzech continued to stare at Masa's back and asked his wife, "What do you think, Grayfia?"
"I don't think that he respects you as Lucifer, Sirzerch-sama." Grayfia couldn't help but show her displeasure since Masa shouldn't agree to all of Sirzech's requests.
Sirzech only smiled and said, "Let's talk about him later since our protagonist is about to come, right?"
"...do you really believe in him?"
"No, I believe in the Boosted Gear and I don't want to marry my little sister to a scumbag."
"...I think the last one is objective, right?"
If Sirzech wasn't such a sister complex, then everything would be simple, but Grayfia knew that her husband loved her little sister so much to the point of disgust.
Still, there was no doubt that they hoped for Masa, such a young, powerful, and potentially young man, to stand as their ally.
Yet, Masa didn't care about Sirzech and Grayfia since his focus had never been on them.
"You haven't come to the human world for a while."
"Sorry, I have been busy, but my servants usually come there, right?"
"Yeah, it is just a short moment, but I never expected that your venture has grown so much."
After greeting all the lords, Sona finally got a chance to talk with Masa, and naturally, she talked about his business, though he asked about how her days were and whether she met danger.
"No, everything has been peaceful."
Sona had many things to say, so they talked about many things. Naturally, they attracted the attention of many since no one expected the cold Sona to be close to Masa.
Yet many men hoped for them to make a relationship as soon as possible so that way, their women would stop looking at Masa as if he was owned.
Sona also hoped for him to be clear since she had to say it was so hard for her to start everything.
Still, when they talked, it was impossible for Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko not to be curious, especially since they had never seen Sona show such a gentle expression, but no one dared to ask this since while Rias treated all of them like a family, they knew well that they were just a low-class devil.
Facing Riser, who was a scumbag previously, even if he touched their master, they said nothing and remained silent, unlike Issei, who was stupid and lacked common sense.
So, even if they were curious, they didn't say anything, and Sona didn't have any intentions of introducing Masa.
Still, as Masa, Sona, Asia, and Tsubaki talked to each other, the event that everyone had been waiting for was about to start.
As the blazing flames suddenly grew, Riser appeared grandly in front of everyone.
"Famed nobles of the devil world! Your attendance tonight will honor the Phenex family. We invite you all to share a historical moment in which I, Riser Phenex, and the heiress of the apparent House of Gremory, Rias Gremory, formally announce our intent to marry each other."
Riser was proud, showing his happiness to everyone when he was about to marry. "Without further ado, let me introduce you...
"My empress, Rias Gremory!"
Then, a magic circle with a symbol of the House of Gremory emerged, and a figure of a beautiful young woman appeared.
Rias Gremory.
The main heroine of the story of this world.
'Well, she is beautiful.'
However, there were many beautiful women in this world, so he was relatively calm.
Yet, there was no doubt that Rias was the most beautiful woman in this hall, especially in her luxurious dress.
Still—
"...why are you looking at me like that, Sona-nee?"
"Nothing." Sona nodded in satisfaction when she saw Masa's flat expression, showing his lack of interest in Rias, which showed that he wasn't into the big breasts faction.
Nevertheless, Masa also noticed Ravel's gaze on him, which made him helpless, and thought to go after her, yet—
The door of the hall was suddenly opened, and a loud voice was heard.
"BUCHOOOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!"
Masa turned his gaze and saw the protagonist of this world, Issei Hyoudo, for the first time.
At the same time, this was also the beginning of everything.
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"BUCHOOOOUUUUU!!!"
Issei had an ordinary face, build, and everything with a small ponytail, and he shouted loudly with all of his might in front of many people.
"Issei!"
While Rias was startled, Riser was dumbfounded and felt embarrassed since how could this trash interrupt his party?
Unlike Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko, Riser didn't invite Issei since he knew that this guy would cause trouble and might even cause shame to his family, especially when there were many lords and important devils in this hall.
"Hey, how dare you—"
Yet, Issei ignored Riser and went on with his introduction. "I am Hyoudou Issei, a member of the Kuoh Academy Occult Research Club!"
If this was all, then no one would say anything, but—
"BUCHOU'S VIRGINITY IS MINE!!!!"
"........" Everyone.
Masa, who watched this scene, fell into silence, never expecting someone to dare to say those words out loud without being embarrassed.
Yet, more importantly, he wondered whether Rias' blush was all due to embarrassment or shyness.
This world was weird, he thought, since a woman could fall in love with such a maniac.
'So, is that due to that?'
Masa looked at the red dragon gauntlet on Issei's hand, wondering whether it had the ability to charm anyone who saw it.
However, it was good that Issei was ordinary and even a pervert, so that way, even if the Boosted Gear had an ability to charm anyone due to his pervertness, it lowered its charm ability, and only made those who were close to him to be moved and fall for him.
As for those who knew nothing about him, they wouldn't have fallen for this guy at all.
Still—
'Has this guy developed a "Dress Break"?'
Or did he not?
After all, if there was a reason why Issei could develop the "Dress Break," a unique ability to tear up any clothes, it was all due to Asia, who would become his training object, but as there was no Asia, was he able to do that?
As for Koneko and Akeno, while they might be close, they shouldn't have told all of their secrets to Issei, so their relationship should have developed.
So what about Rias?
Would Issei use his master to develop a "Dress Break"?
'Probably not.'
If Issei had such an ability, then Ravel should have mentioned it to him earlier, but as she didn't, Masa knew that Issei hadn't developed the "Dress Break"?
Still, since Masa had the ability of Jake Jake no Mi, then was it possible for him to develop the "Dress Break" too?
"........"
'I am not a pervert, but this ability is useful, so, let's try to learn it.'
As Masa was in deep thought, naturally, the followers of the House of Phenex couldn't let go of Issei, who broke into the party and did something outrageous, so all of them tried to stop him.
"You are late."
"Hurry up and go."
"We will handle all of them here."
However, when all of those followers wanted to stop Issei, Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko made their move to help Issei.
"Everyone!"
Issei was moved by their help before he charged forward. "Thank you! I will save Buchou!"
Still, while Issei and the others fought with all of their might, everyone was confused and couldn't help but look at Rias.
"Rias-dono, what's happening here?"
Their eyes were full of blame since this was a place for a high-class devil to gather, so why should her servants cause a mess in this place?
While Rias wasn't sure how to answer, her older brother came to help her. "It's all due to me. I prepared a little entertainment for this party."
"Who is that?"
Issei was confused, but Rias was startled. "Onii-sama?!"
"T-That's mean... he is a Satan?!" Issei was dumbfounded, but Riser looked at Sirzech with an uncomfortable expression. "Sirzech-sama, what do you mean by entertainment—"
Yet, Sirzech stopped Riser from complaining and expressed his thoughts on the previous Rating Game.
"Riser-kun, the Rating Game, was interesting to watch. However, against my sister, who was inexperienced and had less than half of her pieces, it was a bit..."
"You have a complaint about that match?" Riser frowned.
After all, the two parties decided to start a rating game, and no one objected to it from the beginning. Then, wasn't it too late for Sirzech to complain?
"Not at all."
Those words caused all of them to roll their eyes since if Sirzech didn't have a complaint, then would he even stop?
"The Rating Game would become meaningless if I did. Not to mention, considering the circumstances involved this time, my old family would be dishonored."
"????"
Many were confused by Sirzech's words.
Dishonor?
What kind of dishonor is there after you have pulled up this kind of a stun?
Yet, due to Sirzech's status, no one dared to say anything.
"I wanted something flashy for my little sister's engagement party." Sirzech then looked at Issei and said, "You boy over there. I wanted to see for myself the power of the dragon you possess, so I had Grayia make the arrangement.
"So, what do you think, Riser? A phoenix against a dragon. Wielders of the two legendary powers squaring off would make the party exciting, wouldn't it?"
Yes, it was interesting, but could you search for a different time for this type of a game?
Riser was annoyed inwardly, but what could he do?
Still, he didn't think that he would lose to this pervert, but—
"Sorry to interrupt, but can I take a place in this battle?"
"........"
Everyone fell silent since no one thought that someone would come out to interrupt.
Sirzech was the same and looked at the source of this voice with confusion. "Masa-kun?"
Masa, who had been staying outside, remaining low-key, suddenly stood up and took all the attention to himself. "It is, after all, Riser's special day, so it isn't good for him to have a workout, right? His suit will get dirty. Let me handle this little entertainment game. A lion versus a dragon. It isn't bad, right?"
Riser was dumbfounded when he saw Masa suddenly come to help him, but then, he thought that it might be because Masa felt sorry as he didn't prepare a gift by himself, which made him happy inwardly, thinking that this guy was still as thoughtful as ever.
"Okay, I agree! Masa beat him up for me!"
"Okay, okay. You don't have to be so loud."
Masa stood up, walking toward Sirzech, and never even glanced at Issei, and due to that, as expected—
"Oi! Who are you?! How you—"
"Be quiet."
"......"
Issei immediately shut his mouth when Grayfia scolded him. Still, he glared at Masa, who was such a handsome young man, and more importantly, when he noticed Asia, who stood by Masa's side, he felt his heart ache and snorted inwardly, thinking that by defeating this guy, he could attract the attention of Asia!
Yet, Asia was hiding behind Masa as she felt Issei's gaze was too disgusting.
Still, Sirzech was quite awkward by Masa's interruption and asked, "Masa-kun, do you want to join this game?"
"Why not? It seems fun. I also want to see the power of the user of the Boosted Gear. Moreover, it is all the same, right? After all, you just want him to show his power to all of us."
"Okay, let's do it!"
However, Issei had no fear since no matter who the challenge was, he would do it to win against Rias!
"......"
Sirzech fell silent because of Issei. Yes, this guy's courage was good, but his stupidity was on another level.
Many also started to giggle inwardly, thinking that it would be fun to watch this little entertainment.
"Sirzech-sama, please let Masa fight in my place. If he loses, then I can let this engagement end," Riser said calmly.
"What? Really? Then, let's do it!"
Issei was excited, but—
"Stop running your mouth here!"
"—?!"
Issei was startled by Grayfia's anger, and meanwhile, Sirzech had a hard time maintaining his gentle image. Still, he took a deep breath and said, "I don't think it is fair for him to fight you, Masa-kun."
"I also think that it is unfair for Riser to fight once again after he has won on the Rating Game that you two have agreed."
"...do you really want to do this, Masa-kun?"
"I do."
As the two faced each other, no one said anything, but inwardly, they wondered where Masa got his confidence.
Yet, there was no doubt that Masa made all of the members of the House of Phenex cry, feeling moved.
"Good, but I have heard that you have a lot of lions that have a power that is comparable to an ultimate class devil." Sirzech looked at Masa without a smile like before and said calmly, "To make this duel fair, can you not use those lions?"
"......"
Everyone was speechless by Sirzech's words, but Masa only chuckled, then asked, "Sure, why not? I won't use my lions, so it will be fair, or do you want me not to use my Demon Power, too? Should I not use my hands, too, in this duel to make it fair."
Naturally, his words caused many to chuckle, but all of them held it back since they were in the presence of Sirzech.
"YOU BASTARD! DON'T LOOK DOWN ON ME! I WILL FIGHT YOU WITH EVERYTHING I HAVE!"
Even if Issei's IQ was worrying, he knew that he was being made fun of.
"Okay, then, if that's the case, I will use everything I have."
"......"
Sirzech felt that this boy's IQ really was so low that it caused him to be dumbfounded.
"Sirzech-sama, please let me do this! I will definitely win this, and Buchou, please wait for me!"
Issei's eyes were blazing with excitement, thinking of the woman who had saved him, and like how she had saved him, he would save her!
No matter how strong Masa was, Issei would win!
With the power of the Welsh Dragon, no one could stop him!
"Okay, then..." Sirzech sighed helplessly, then looked at Masa. "By the way, don't forget your words, Masa-kun. Don't use your lions."
"......" Everyone.
"You don't have to worry, Sirzech-sama; since it is entertainment, then it won't be fun if I use my lions, right?"
Nevertheless, this was the time for him to change the rules within the Underworld.
Lucifer, the leader and the king of the devil, should be placed with someone who is more suitable.
Then, with that, the duel between the dragon and the lion started.