Inside protective field
"In just a few moments, we will begin the main event of the evening in the heart of Lilith stadium, a 'King vs.
King battle.' A duel between Rias Gremory, daughter of the current Lord and Lady Gremory against Marid Gremory, son of the strongest Devil, one of the strongest beings in the supernatural world Satan Sirzech Lucifer, and his wife, one of the strongest Devil Grayfia Lucifage, for the heirship of the Gremory Clan" the announcer announced proudly as the crowd roared in approval.
While not entirely on the level of the co-main event of the evening, a special blitz-type rating game between Emperor Diehauser Belial and the former Dragon King Tanin, the battle for the heirship of the Gremory clan gained more notoriety than most championship-level rating games.
The roaring arena filled with Devils and some underworld deities was proof of it. Many were excited to see the powers of these young devils with such royalty in their blood that few could compete.
"From the right side of the arena, Rias Gremory takes stage to stake her claim as the heiress to the clan Gremory," as the announcer announced a twelve-year-old Rias Gremory took the stage, adored in her red and black battle Regalia symbolizing her legendary crimson hair and the infamous power of destruction.
Her skin-tight battle uniform (a gift from her parents and brother), adored with a red cape, earned the approval of many Devils in the stadium.
As it turned out Rias accepted and relished in approval from the crowd as she gave them a slight bow to show their appreciation and support.
"And now, from the left hand side of the stadium, I welcome the son of our Mao Lucifer and his queen, Grayfia Lucifage, one of the members of the eight strongest young devils of the upcoming generation, Marid Gremory"
While the crowd roared in approval of the second contestant, the cheers were more polite support to Mao's son rather than genuine support for the young beauty who has multiple marriage contracts coming in just for her looks rather than political implications of marriage with the Gremory family.
Noticing the crowd cheer, Marid Gremory gave a bow curtly, more looking forward to the match than to get more attention to pipe his own ego.
"Who do you think is going to win, Seekvaira?" a young Sona Sitri asked her friend and fellow member of the BIG EIGHT, as people liked to call the next generations strongest devils; Sairaorg Bael, Sona Sitri, Seekvaira Agares, Diodora Astaroth, Cleria Belial, Rias Gremory, Dagon Glasya-Labolas, and Marid Gremory.
"It's going to be a close match than most people think. It all depends on whether Marid knows how to overpower or neutralize Rias's power of destruction.
Marid might not have inherited the power of destruction from Mao Lucifer, but that doesn't change the fact that his magical control far outperforms anyone of us and most high-class devils," Seekvaira pointed out to her friend, who could only shake her head in approval of her assumption.
"That may be so dear Seekvaira, but Rias will win this by a landslide just you see. Marid is good but not as good as our Ria-tan or her power of destruction," Lord Gremory boasted, having heard Sona and Seekvaira's conversation.
His callousness clearly angered the duo considering their friend was just being cast aside for not being able to use his powers properly. Sairaorg, along with Grayfia Lucifage and her youngest son;
Millicas and accompanying them in the private rating game box reserved for Mao's and their families.
Most people in the private box supporting Marid Gremory were pissed off to the point many Devils' part of the security detail for the private Rating game box feared a fight breaking out. Thankfully before something happened, Sona responded to Lord Gremory.
"With all due respect Lord Gremory, while the Power of destruction is powerful and potent, it is not something that can't be dealt with, as recently seen as how Sairaorg, who also didn't inherit his families Power of destruction, defeated his brother to attain his rightful status of the house of Bael" Sona responded coolly which soured Lord Gregory's mood and caused him to return to his seat.
Unbeknownst to them, their conversation and Sona's retort were caught by Sirzech and Grayfia Lucifage, both of whom struggled to keep a smile creeping off their faces.
"Are you ready Marid? I hope you have trained for our match," Rias asked her nephew confidently.
"I am Rias Oba-san" Marid replied mischievously while also slipping into his loose battle stance.
"As you wish Marid" Rias huffed as she slipped into her battle stance, ready to cast the infamous power of destruction on a moment's notice.
"Fighters are you ready?!" Announcer asked the competitors for the last time before the battle begin. He only received a very subtle nod from both of the competitors.
"Very well then….. BEGIN!" just as announcer uttered those words, Marid rushed Rias with speed in an attempt to get into her guard. Knowing her, he was certain she would try the battle at a distance where she may have the advantage on sheer potency of Power of destruction.
As if expecting the attack, Rias unfurled her two Devil wings and took the flight in an attempt to give her some space to start casting her heavy spells in order to end this battle early.
'Should have expected her to start running from the get go. She knows she can't beat me in close combat, her Power of destruction is her only advantage in this fight.
She might not be as fluid in casting Power of destruction as father or grandmother, but she will be good. Probably should stay quick on my feet, better safe than sorry' he quickly noted as he started to pursue her with some caution as he unfurled his own wings.
"Come on Rias, starting to run already" Marid taunted as he neared her with an intention to kick her in the stomach in an attempt to end this battle quickly.