RAVEL'S POV—
Suddenly, Sirzechs intervened their fight. He said, "Wait! Everyone, listen to me. These people are doing this because I asked them to." Everyone gasped at his words. They couldn't believe that their dear leader would do this.
Father yelled, "What's the meaning of this? Lord Lucifer, I can't believe you would do this. Are you looking down on our clan?"
"Sirzechs, what are you doing?" hissed Zeoticus.
Sirzechs said, "I know what I am doing Father. I am doing this for my sister. Tell me Father, didn't the contract specified that Rias has to marry a Phenex?"
"Yes, it did," said Zeoticus.
Sirzechs said, "So, why not Ravel marry her?" There was a pin-drop silence. Nobody said anything. Even Rias and her peerage were shocked by his words. He continued, "We have Millicas already. He can take over as the head of the house in future."
Riser yelled, "And what about the child? I am the one who is capable enough to produce an heir with your sister. How can my sister marry Rias? It's illogical. The council won't allow it."
"It's true, Sirzechs. Why should we allow it?" said Zekram Bael. He is the very first Head of the House of Bael and is said to have greater influence than the current Four Great Satans. He was the de-facto leader of the Devils after the death of the original Four Great Satans.
Sirzechs said, "Millicas could achieve the same in a few years. Although, we won't have a child from the union of the two houses. But maybe in future, we might have a child better than the supposed child."
Zekram sneered, "Your idea is hopeless. It might not ever happen," he turned towards Father, "Ravel isn't married yet—"
"Stop talking about me," I interrupted him. I opened my eyes and got up from my seat and walked towards him. I looked at him directly in his eyes. My parents tried to stop me, but I ignored him. I hate someone deciding for me without my approval. In my previous life, it happened with me all the time. In this life, I want the control.
I continued, "If you think that you can decide for me then, you are wrong. A geezer like you, has no right to decide."
Zekram's face turned into that of rage. Gritting his teeth, he hissed, "You are just a little girl. How can a girl like you would know anything about our norms and culture? You should find a man. Our population is already in ruins and we can't afford to lose a pureblood like you? You don't even have a peerage yet—"
"Are you finished talking? Good. Then, listen to me. I don't need a peerage to show my worth. I will have a peerage but, with the members who are deserving," I interrupted him again.
Zekram hissed, "If that's the case, fight your brother. If you win, I would accept whatever you want," he brought his face right in front of me, "Riser is one of the strongest devils in his generation. You won't stand a chance. Riser, tell me. What do you want when you win?"
Riser laughed, "Ravel, you are a fool. If you think you will even stand a chance then, you are wrong. When I win, you will marry me." I raised my eyebrows at his words. Is incest common here? Yeah, why shouldn't it be?
I looked at Sirzechs and said, "I will fight him. If I win, you will fulfil my conditions." He nodded.
Riser was standing in front of me. We were in the central hall. The spectators stood in the spectator section to watch us. Mother and Father tried to stop me. The same goes for Ruval and Rich but this time, I am not going to listen to them.
"LET'S BEGIN THE FIGHT!!!!" announced Grayfia. She was acting as the overseer of the fight.
"All the best Host!"
'You are calling me... Host?'
"It's because you are very serious today." It's true. I am serious about this fight even when, Riser was not someone who could match my level.
'I will show him what despair feels.'
"I know you would, Host."
Suddenly, Riser said, "You know that you are weak. Why are you even fighting me? Just submit to me. Someone like you who doesn't know how to fight, should just lower her head and respect their superiors. You are very passive, Ravel. Devils have something they desire, and you lack that. You are a weak devil. Don't think that I would be lenient towards you like back in the house. "
"Is your talk over? Our fight has already begun. Attack." I was in my combat clothes.
Gritting his teeth, he sent some fireball towards me. I just swatted them with my hand.
[Spectator Section—
Everyone had already decided that Riser would win, expect Sirzechs. Ajuka said, "Is she mad? She is going to end up in her brother's harem."
Serafall whined, "No, don't say like this. I am very fond of her. She even likes my show."
Falbium said, "It's the truth. Sirzechs, do you believe she will win?" Sirzechs didn't say anything and concentrated on the match.
Sona was worried about Ravel. She couldn't comprehend what she was doing. She was risking for Rias, who insulted her each and every time they met. She would lose. Why was Ravel doing this? The same goes for her parents. They wanted to understand her thought process. She wasn't par with Riser. They loved their daughter very much. Even if Riser wins, they weren't going to allow Riser to have his wish.
Nobody expected Ravel to win. Just imagine their faces when Ravel just swatted the fireballs like nothing.]
I have said before that we don't need to always show our strength to make everyone fear or be everyone's hero. Showing power to abuse or, hurt anyone, is not necessary. Passivity is not always a sign of weakness. I will show Riser a new side of me, one that he would never forget.