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The roar, filled with scorching heat and murderous intent, caused the air in the activity room to distort, and the edges of the paintings on the wall curled slightly.
However, the fear that was expected did not appear on Rias's face.
She didn't even flinch.
Instead, a cold and amused smile bloomed on her delicate face, more dazzling than Riesel's flames.
"kill him?"
Rias repeated his words, her tone filled with undisguised mockery.
"Riesel, aren't you overestimating yourself?"
She slowly raised her left hand, which was adorned with the Ring of Destruction, allowing the dark red light to flash before Riser's eyes.
"You think you can lay a finger on him?"
These words were more insulting than any magic, directly igniting Riser's last shred of sanity.
"That woman is courting death!"
He let out a roar, and flames erupted around him, transforming into a raging fire dragon that opened its massive jaws to devour Rias.
at this time.
A bolt of purplish-black lightning tore through the air, producing a piercing explosion, and struck the fire dragon's head with pinpoint accuracy.
[Sizzle—!]
The collision of flames and lightning did not result in a violent explosion. Instead, the once invincible fire dragon quickly melted away in the lightning, turning into sparks and returning to nothingness.
Himejima Akeno took a step forward and stood side by side with Rias.
The signature gentle smile on her face was gone, replaced by a chilling, sadistic cruelty.
The dark purple jade earring gleamed dangerously beside her ear.
“Ahhhhhh.”
Her voice was still soft and sweet, but it was like honey laced with poison.
“It is not a gentleman’s thing to be so rude in front of the minister, Mr. Phoenix.”
Riesel's pupils suddenly contracted.
He certainly recognized Himejima Akeno, Gremory's "Queen," the half-demon with the power of lightning, possessing the blood of a human, a demon, and a fallen angel.
But the power and refinement of that lightning bolt far exceeded his memory.
Before he could think it through, Kiba Yuto, Toujou Shiroto, and the others stepped forward and formed a solid human wall in front of Rias.
There was no fear in their eyes, only a cold fighting spirit.
As Raisel's gaze swept over the group, he sensed something was amiss for the first time.
This is not just about being tough in attitude.
The magical energy emanating from them was several times more concentrated than before, sharp as unsheathed knives.
These people have become stronger.
How is that possible? In such a short time?
Even though he was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Phoenix's pride wouldn't allow him to back down.
"A bunch of arrogant low-level demons, how dare they show their claws to me?"
Just as he was about to gather flames again, a calm voice interrupted him.
"Riesel Phoenix".
Cangnasi, who had been silent all along, stood up. She pushed up her glasses, the lenses reflecting a cold light.
"This is Kuoh Academy, this is the human world. Initiating a large-scale magical conflict here would cause unnecessary trouble. I don't think that's what Lord Lucifer and the Phoenix family head want to see either."
Her words were devoid of any emotion, yet they precisely brought up two major obstacles.
Riesel paused, glaring fiercely at Sona, then looking at Rias with a defiant expression.
He knew Cangna was right; if they started fighting here, the consequences would be unpredictable.
But that bright green hat had driven him completely mad.
Just as he was caught in a dilemma, Rias spoke up again.
"Riesel, didn't you want to know who he is?"
She leaned forward, her crimson eyes filled with mockery, but her voice was low and seductive.
"Beat me."
"In ranked games, if you can beat me, I'll tell you who he is."
She paused, then her smile widened, each word like a hook, catching Raisel's anger.
"Then, I will personally take this ring off my hand and put it on your hand."
This proposal was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing some of Riesel's flames, but making the rest burn even brighter.
Rather than engaging in a brutal brawl here, utterly crushing her and her prized retinue in the highly anticipated ranking game, forcing her to fulfill her promise, would undoubtedly be a more perfect revenge.
That would be the most complete trampling of her dignity.
The flames surrounding Riesel slowly subsided, and his face, which had been twisted with rage, once again wore a cruel and confident smile.
"good very good."
He spoke word by word.
"Rias, you said it yourself. Three days from now, in the game, I will burn you and all your lovely familiars to ashes."
His gaze lingered on the ring one last time, as if trying to imprint it into his soul.
"Then, I will personally go and meet that adulterer, and make him understand that my woman is not someone anyone can touch!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand sharply, and the fire magic circle he had used to arrive lit up again.
"Let's go, Eubeluna."
He and his "empress" stepped into the magic circle and disappeared without a trace in a burst of fire that shot into the sky.
The scorching heat dissipated, leaving only the strong smell of gunpowder and a deathly silence in the activity room.
Rias's forced composure finally cracked.
She let out a long breath, her clenched fists trembling slightly.
She turned around and looked at her retinue behind her, whose eyes burned with the same flame.
That was an army of flames, completely ignited, called Determination.
"Three days later."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was incredibly firm.
"We must win."
Chapter 135 Sister-in-law Grefia
"We must win."
The moment Rias finished speaking, another magic circle on the carpet of the Occult Research Club lit up without warning.
But this time, it wasn't the rough flames of Raisel, but rather the more intricate and elegant deep red patterns belonging to the Gremory family.
"Damn it, Riesel, when will you ever stop this roast chicken? Didn't you say it would be three days later...?"
Rias's angry shouts were cut short as her voice caught in her throat, and she fell silent instantly.
The person who emerged from the magic circle was not the repulsive gigolo, but a stunningly beautiful woman with long silver hair, dressed in a silver-blue maid outfit.
Her expression was calm and serene, but just by standing there, she exuded a sense of oppression that seemed to freeze the entire space.
Lydia's sister-in-law, Gluttiva Lucifigus.
"Rias, I already know about the ranking game you mentioned in three days. I will pass it on to Lord Sazex, Lord Geotix, and Lord Vinerana."
Rias no longer dared to show any respect for Riesel; she immediately stood up straight, forcing a stiff smile onto her face.
"Um, sister-in-law, hello, please sit down."
She quickly winked at Zhu Nai beside her.
"Zhu Nai, go make some tea."
Himejima Akeno and the others immediately sprang into action, and the atmosphere in the room instantly shifted from the tension before the battle to the awkwardness of elementary school students meeting their headmaster.
Not only because she is Rias's sister-in-law and the current Demon King's wife, but also because she herself is a Demon King-level demon from the Underworld, known for her formidable strength as the "Silver-haired Slayer Princess".
"No need."
Greta's voice was calm, yet undeniable.
"I'll leave after I finish speaking."
As she spoke, her deep eyes, like sharp swords, stared straight at the [Ring of Destruction] on Rias's left ring finger.
"Rias, after the ranking game ends, Lord Sazex wants to see Zhou Ye."
Grefia's tone was flat, yet it made Rias's heart skip a beat.
"I want to see what kind of skills the other person has that have you so captivated."
She paused, then posed a crucial question.
Is he a user of the God Destroyer Gear?
Rias paused, her mind racing, before replying firmly:
"Uh, yes, the God-Destroying Tool - The End."
Grefia gently rested her chin on her hand, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes, as if she were searching through all the information about the God Destroyer Gear in her memories and the records of the Underworld.
"The end?"
She repeated it softly, then shook her head.