The next few years were hell for Richard. Though he was called Riser by basically everyone, he never considered himself to be that waste of space.
The first couple of years were the worst. Uncontrolled body, being unable to walk and the constant contact of other people had with his private areas made him want to reconsider the deal innumerable times. But he consolidated himself with the reward at those times.
He didn't rush things, instead took things as slowly as he could. He didn't want others to think he was an emerging genius. And from the moment he was able to walk, he became a jerk.
He burnt the maids, kicked the servents acting like a complete douche bag. He had discovered his talent at the family magics at a very young age making him a valuable addition to the family, so such small matters irrelevant to the family.
Richard's acting of Riser only got worse after he obtained his evil pieces, using them to create a harem of slaves which plunged the already bad name even further down. And by the time he reached his teens, the name Riser Phenix was popular throughout the entire underworld, for all the wrong reasons.
"So what is this about an engagement I hear?" Richard questioned his 'father' one day at meal time, fully knowing the content of beforehand.
The man patted his mouth with a napkin in a dignified manner before tapping his glass rim to gain everyone's attention.
"So, like you all know, I just had a meeting with the maou today. A negotiation to be exact. And I am happy to announce that the Gremory house will officialy join hands with our Phenex house. And to make this official, you my son, Riser, will marry the heiress, Rias Gremory"
The table immediately burst into cheerful chatter as everyone understood the great news. Congratulations and well wishes from the family followed, but Richard was not interested.
"I guess it's about time i go meet this heiress..... personally. "