"In order to exist you need a purpose, to exist without a purpose is the same as being dead."
— Gaara, Naruto
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"Rias-senpai, are you troubled by something?" Roy asked directly, noticing her melancholic expression.
Rias replied with a forced smile, "No, not at all. Don't worry, Roy-kun."
In Rias eyes, Roy was Just a Middle-Class Devil. She wouldn't burden him with her problems.
Seeing her reluctance to share, Roy decided to change the subject. "Well, if you don't want to talk about it, let's forget about those worries for now. How about we go on a date?" he suggested, extending his hand with a gentle smile.
"Eh? A date?" Rias blushed at Roy's bold invitation.
No one had ever asked her out on a date before.
After a moment of hesitation, Rias placed her hand in Roy's, a smile gracing her lips. "Then I'll be in your care, Roy-kun."
Roy eagerly pulled her along.
"Don't worry, Rias-senpai. Leave it to me!"
He led Rias out of the Occult Research Club in a hurry.
As soon as they left, two figures appeared in the clubroom.
"Ara ara, it seems only Roy-kun can make Rias happy," Akeno observed with a teasing smile.
"Indeed" Koneko agreed with a nod.
"It's just a shame that Roy-kun can't really change anything," Akeno sighed.
Koneko remained silent.
...
Meanwhile, Roy and Rias strolled through the bustling streets, enjoying their date.
No girl, not even a Devil, could resist the allure of shopping.
Rias completely forgot about her engagement woes as she explored the town with Roy.
They shopped, savored delicious snacks, visited a lantern festival at a shrine, and enjoyed each other's company.
Their date ended late in the evening.
As they walked back, Rias looked at Roy with a radiant smile. "Roy-kun, thank you for today."
Her smile hadn't faded since their date began.
This was the happiest and most memorable day she had experienced in a long time.
"Haha, you're welcome. I had a wonderful time too, Rias-senpai," Roy replied.
"You can call me by my name, Roy-kun," Rias said with a playful wink.
Roy's smile widened. "Then you can call me Roy too, Rias."
"Roy," Rias said, her voice filled with warmth.
"Yes?"
"Rias, if you're ever troubled by something, just stay true to your own feelings," Roy advised.
Rias paused, then smiled. "Yes, I understand."
"Then I'll see you tomorrow, Rias." They had arrived back at the Occult Research Club.
"Yes, see you tomorrow," Rias replied with a wave.
Roy activated his teleportation magic and vanished.
"Stay true to my own feelings, huh? I understand," Rias murmured, a newfound resolve in her heart.
"Buchou, how was your date?" Akeno and Koneko suddenly appeared before her.
Rias blushed at the question.
"It was... wonderful," she replied vaguely, then hurried into the clubroom.
Akeno, seeing Rias reaction, knew that she must have had a great time.
"Ara ara, Buchou must be very happy. Now I want to go on a date with Roy-kun too," Akeno teased.
"Akeno!" Rias scolded.
But Akeno was unfazed.
"Ara ara, Rias, are you trying to monopolize Roy-kun? That's not fair."
Rias couldn't help but chuckle at Akeno's relentless teasing and quickened her pace.
Akeno giggled, watching her go.
...
Back at his castle, Roy decided it was time to return to the Underworld.
He needed to ask his sister, Grayfia, about his awakened ability, and he also had to address Rias situation.
He gathered the girls and informed them of his plans to return to the Underworld.
The girls erupted in excited chatter.
"I wonder what Roy-onii-chan's sister is like," Nezuko said, curious about Grayfia.
"A-Are we meeting the parents?" Mitsuri stammered, her face flushed.
The Kocho sisters were also a bit nervous about meeting Roy's sister for the first time.
"Haha, don't worry. Although she may seem stern, she's actually very kind," Roy reassured them, patting Nezuko's head.
His words eased their worries.
Saeko and the others, having already met Grayfia, were more relaxed.
Roy activated the teleportation magic.
They vanished in a flash of blue light.
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Underworld, the Lucifuge territory.
A blue light filled the hall as Roy and his group materialized.
Grayfia stood before them, waiting for their arrival.
"I'm home, Sis" Roy greeted his sister with a smile.
"Welcome home," Grayfia replied, her expression stoic.
Although she didn't smile, her happiness was evident.
"By the way, let me introduce you..."
Roy introduced his servants to his sister.
Although Grayfia had met Saeko and the others before, they hadn't been properly acquainted.
After the introductions, Grayfia looked at Saeko with surprise.
She had noticed Saeko's talent before, but she hadn't expected her to reach the peak of Middle-Class Devil so quickly.
She was even more astonished to see that Kanae and the others were also at the peak of Middle-Class Devil.
Middle-Class Devils were considered the backbone of the Underworld, let alone those at the peak of that rank.
Even Riser Phenex didn't have many Middle-Class Devils in his peerage.
Most of his servants were Low-Class Devils, and he had only one High-Class Devil: Yubelluna, the "Bomb Queen."
"So, Sis, what do you think of my peerage?" Roy asked with a hint of pride.
"They're impressive," Grayfia nodded in approval.
Grayfia then arranged rooms for the girls to rest, as it was already late.
Roy accompanied Grayfia to her room.
"Sis, I have something to show you," Roy said with a mischievous grin, pulling her along.
Only in front of his sister did Roy show this childish side of himself.
"What is it?" Grayfia asked curiously.
"Look..." Roy extended his hand, and an ice rose materialized in his palm.
Grayfia's eyes narrowed.
"This is...?"
"Yes, it's my awakened Devil ability. Isn't it amazing?" Roy boasted.
However, Grayfia didn't seem surprised by the ice rose.
"Eh? Sis, you don't seem surprised that I awakened an ability."
"Well, your mother also awakened an ice-based ability. But..."
Grayfia trailed off, and Roy asked curiously, "But what?"
"Your mother was a direct descendant of one of the 72 Pillars, which is why she awakened an ice ability. However, her ice ability wasn't very strong," Grayfia explained.
Roy finally understood why Grayfia wasn't surprised. She assumed his ice ability would be similar to his mother's, not very potent.
But...
Roy smirked.
He unleashed a surge of ice magic, coating the entire room in a thin layer of frost.
He was deliberately suppressing his power; otherwise, the entire castle would have been frozen instantly.
Grayfia was taken aback by the sheer intensity of his ice magic.
She hadn't paid close attention to Roy's strength earlier, assuming he had only recently reached Middle-Class Devil.
But now, she realized that Roy was already an High-Class Devil.
Moreover, his ice magic was incredibly potent.
His power had grown at an astonishing rate.
Roy chuckled, seeing his sister's surprised expression.
"By the way, Sis, I have a favor to ask."
Grayfia recovered from her shock.
"Just tell me. You're the heir to the Lucifuge clan."
"Well, I'd like you to approach the Gremory and Phenex families..."
Roy explained his plan.
He wanted Grayfia to propose a Rating Game to the Gremory and Phenex families.
The winner of the Rating Game between Roy and Riser would become Rias fiancé.
"Hmm... for Rias? That seems appropriate," Grayfia replied calmly.
Roy chuckled, not denying his intentions.
"I'll speak to the Gremory and Phenex families, but there's no guarantee they'll agree."
"Thank you, Sis!" Roy expressed his gratitude.
He wasn't worried about their refusal. The current head of the Gremory clan doted on his daughter, Rias.
And her brother, Sirzechs Lucifer, the current Maou, also adored his little sister.
Previously, they had no choice but to agree to Rias engagement with Riser, whom she didn't love.
But if there was an alternative, a way for the Gremory family to save face, they wouldn't object to letting Rias choose for herself.
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The next day, Grayfia went to handle Roy's request.
Roy returned to the human world with the girls. He still had to attend school.
Perhaps due to Grayfia's efficiency, Rias received news from her family that afternoon.
Back in the Underworld, Rias was puzzled when her brother, Sirzechs, informed her of a change in her engagement with Riser.
But when she heard that Roy had challenged Riser to a Rating Game for her sake, she was deeply touched.
She recalled their first date, her heart filled with warmth.
However, worry soon crept in. In her eyes, Roy was only a Middle-Class Devil.
And his peerage was small. How could he defeat Riser, who was already an High-Class Devil?
Ignoring her brother's further explanations, she activated a teleportation magic circle and returned to the human world.
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At Kuoh Academy, Rias rushed to Roy's classroom.
In front of everyone, she dragged Roy away.
The entire class, including the teacher, was stunned.
They never expected Rias, who always maintained a dignified composure, to act so impulsively.
Roy didn't resist as Rias pulled him along.
They arrived at the Occult Research Club.
Rias dragged Roy into a room, slammed the door shut, and pinned him against the wall.
"Roy-kun, don't you think you owe me an explanation?" she demanded, her large eyes fixed on him.
"Um... what do you want me to explain?" Roy asked innocently, feigning ignorance.
Rias was not amused by his response.
"Hmph! The Rating Game challenge against Riser Phenex, of course!" she huffed, her cheeks puffed out.
Since Rias had already brought it up, Roy dropped the act.
He wrapped an arm around Rias and, with a swift motion, reversed their positions, pinning her against the wall instead.
"Aah!" Rias yelped in surprise.
"Do you really want to be engaged to that guy, Riser?" Roy asked, his voice low.
"Of course not... but..."
Roy cut her off. "No buts, Rias. Do you not believe in my strength? Or do you simply not like me?"
Rias blushed. She couldn't deny her feelings for Roy.
She had already been fond of him, and their date had only solidified those feelings.
However, she wasn't easily swayed by his words.
She focused her attention, trying to gauge Roy's power, but she couldn't see through him.
How is this possible?
Usually, one could only conceal their power from those of equal or lower rank.
Could it be that Roy's strength...
Rias stared at Roy in disbelief.
"Yes, Rias. I'm an High-Class Devil now," Roy confirmed with a smile.
Rias was stunned.
Not long ago, she had celebrated Roy's breakthrough to Middle-Class Devil.
Now, just a few days later, he had already become an High-Class Devil.
To achieve such rapid progress, rising from Low-Class to High-Class Devil within a few months, was practically a miracle in the Underworld.
No wonder she couldn't see through his power. Rias looked at Roy as if he were some kind of monster.
Roy noticed her gaze and said with a hint of exasperation, "Hey, Rias, what's with that look?"
Rias giggled, covering her mouth with her hand.
But then, her expression turned worried. "Even though you've reached High-Class Devil, Roy, Riser has been an High-Class Devil for years. And your peerage..."
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Rias trailed off, her concern evident.
Roy understood her worries.
Rating Games were team battles. Individual strength was important, but the strength of one's peerage was equally crucial.
Riser Phenex had his immortality, the ability to be reborn from ashes, a truly troublesome ability.
But Roy had awakened his ice magic. He was eager to test it against Riser's immortality.
As for his peerage, there was no need to worry. Although he didn't have a Queen yet, Nezuko and Mitsuri both possessed the strength of High-Class Devils.
Together, they could even handle Riser's Queen.
And his other servants were also quite powerful.
Roy had no reason to be concerned.
"Don't worry, Rias. My servants are very strong. I'll show you after school. But for now, let's go on a date."
Roy took Rias hand and started running.
"Eh? But Roy, aren't you skipping class?" Rias reminded him, though she was excited about the prospect of another date.
"That doesn't matter!" Roy replied.
Skipping class wasn't a big deal, especially for Devils.
They spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying their date.
That evening, Roy invited Rias, Akeno, and Koneko to his castle.
"Ara ara, so this is where Roy-kun lives. It's quite impressive," Akeno remarked, looking around the castle in awe.
The castle had a classic exterior, but the interior was modern and cozy.
"Rias, how about we move in with Roy-kun?" Akeno suggested, seemingly quite fond of the place.
"Yes, it's quite lovely," Rias agreed.
They both looked at Roy expectantly.
"Haha, of course, you're welcome to stay here if you'd like," Roy replied.
He wouldn't refuse their request. In fact, he welcomed it.
"Come on, let's go inside. Everyone's waiting to welcome you."
Roy led the three girls into the living room.
Saeko, Kanae, and the others had prepared a welcome party, with various fruits and snacks laid out.
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"Welcome, Rias, Akeno, and Koneko-chan!" Saeko greeted them warmly.
"Welcome, Rias-senpai, Akeno-senpai, and Koneko-san!" Asia chimed in.
Rias, Akeno, and Koneko were delighted by the warm reception.
They all introduced themselves, and the atmosphere became lively.
Roy felt a bit sidelined.
"Koneko-chan, want to play?" Alice, ever energetic, approached Koneko with the three little girls from the Butterfly Mansion.
"Roy-onii-chan bought me the latest game console. Want to try it?" she asked, showing off the handheld device.
The latest game console?
Normally, Koneko, with her stoic personality, wouldn't play with children she had just met.
But the allure of the new game console was too strong to resist.
Alice dragged Koneko away to play.
"Ara ara, Roy's home is quite lively, isn't it?" Akeno remarked, watching Koneko play with Alice and the little girls.
The Occult Research Club had always been just the three of them, making it seem a bit deserted compared to this.
"Where did Roy find so many servants? He only had a few last time," Rias wondered with a hint of envy.
When they dealt with the Stray Devil incident, Roy didn't have this many servants, and their strength was relatively low.
Now, he had a whole entourage of powerful individuals.
Rias was envious. In all these years, she had only formed contracts with Akeno and Koneko.
Akeno also looked at Roy curiously, sharing Rias question.
"Hehe, that's a secret," Roy chuckled, refusing to divulge his methods.
Rias was disappointed.
But then, she realized it was natural for him to keep such matters private.
Roy noticed her disappointment and whispered in her ear, "If you become my fiancée, I'll tell you."
Rias blushed at his words.
She was still quite shy about such matters.
Roy found her reaction amusing.
"Ara ara, Roy-kun, if I'm not mistaken, you don't have a Queen yet, do you?" Akeno suddenly remarked.
"Yes, I don't have a Queen yet," Roy confirmed.
"That's not good. Riser Phenex's Queen is Yubelluna, the 'Bomb Queen.' She's incredibly powerful," Akeno pointed out.
Rias nodded in agreement.
"Then how about I become Roy-kun's Queen?" Akeno offered with a smile.
Rias face darkened.
She had just been envying Roy's impressive peerage.
Now, both of her servants were about to defect.
But considering that Roy indeed lacked a Queen, she couldn't object. She remained silent, her expression sullen.
Roy, amused by Rias reaction, struggled to contain his laughter.
"That's an excellent suggestion," he said, playing along.
"Right? Right?" Akeno chimed in with a playful wink.
"But if Akeno-senpai joins my peerage, poor Rias will be heartbroken," Roy added, teasingly.
"I won't!" Rias retorted defensively.
"Really?"
Roy and Akeno burst into laughter.
Rias realized they were teasing her.
"Akeno..." she whined.
"Ara ara, Rias reactions are just too amusing!" Akeno giggled, leaning against Roy's shoulder.
Rias sighed. She couldn't handle Akeno at all.
"Don't worry, you two. Nezuko and Mitsuri can both unleash the power of High-Class Devils. The Bomb Queen is nothing to fear," Roy reassured them, patting Nezuko's head.
"Eh?" Rias and Akeno looked at Nezuko and Mitsuri in surprise. They hadn't expected them to be so powerful.
Nezuko and Mitsuri puffed out their chests proudly, enjoying the attention.
"Nezuko-chan, Mitsuri-san, show them your Devil wings," Roy instructed.
"Okay!"
With a flap of their wings, Nezuko and Mitsuri soared into the air, circling the living room.
Rias and Akeno were stunned.
They had never seen such powerful aura from Middle-Class Devils before.
"Amazing..." Rias murmured, her eyes wide with admiration.
"It seems Roy-kun has a knack for finding talented individuals," Akeno commented with a hint of envy.
Roy simply smiled mysteriously.
He wouldn't reveal his secrets.
After the lively welcome party, Roy spent some quality time with each of the girls.
...
The next day, Roy went to school as usual.
Rias and Akeno also returned to the Occult Research Club.
They couldn't skip class like Roy.
At the clubroom, Rias and Akeno discussed Roy's Rating Game challenge against Riser Phenex.
"Akeno, do you think Roy can win?" Rias asked, her voice laced with worry.
"It's hard to say. Riser has been an High-Class Devil for many years, and his peerage is quite strong. But Roy's growth rate is astonishing. And his servants..." Akeno trailed off, remembering the power displayed by Nezuko and Mitsuri.
"Even so, I'm still worried," Rias admitted.
She couldn't bear the thought of Roy losing and being forced to give up on her.
"Rias, you should have more faith in Roy-kun," Akeno reassured her. "He's not one to take on a challenge he can't win."
Rias nodded, though her worries lingered.
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Meanwhile, Roy was enjoying his school life, teasing Aika Kiryuu and flirting with the other girls.
He also continued to train his peerage, guiding them in mastering Breathing Styles and honing their demonic powers.
The Rating Game against Riser Phenex was approaching, and Roy was confident in his victory.
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