"Georg...utilize your Sacred Gear to get us out of this artificial dimension and back to where we left our comrades. Our plans have to change to take in this...surprising development."
Meanwhile, in the Underworld, a new development was taking place, one that would slowly influence a large amount of people. Especially as new and controversial ideas began to circulate between individuals throughout the land.
It was only in the initial stage, but the ideas were spread, and no one would soon forget them.
Blue eyes stared up at the plain white ceiling, unfocused as they looked past the physical into his mind's eye.
Riser Phenex was coming to terms with what has happened recently, only recently able to think too deeply on his actions.
...And the actions of Uzumaki Naruto.
The young Phenex's face scrunched up in self-disgust. How'd he allow himself to be used so...so easily?
But more importantly, how could he face the next day with any sense of self-respect or pride?
He's been awake for a while...but his loss of self-respect has crippled him to the point that he really didn't want to leave the room and face reality. It was so much easier to just lie here and let the world pass him by...
Riser closed his eyes, yes...maybe he wouldn't place his sister in any more danger like this...
"Onii-sama!"
The blond's eyes snapped open in surprise, eyes traveling to the door where his sister entered.
Before he could ask any questions, the younger female quickly moved past him and grabbed the remote control for the television hanging up on the wall. "You have to see this!"
Riser gave the younger blond a look of disapproval, but nevertheless glanced up at the television, unsure of what to expect.
"...-ounds incredible! So you've seen this young man in action yourself I assume?"
"Absolutely. Many of us were highly entertained by the spectacle that he performed, honestly...we assumed that this was a staged fight for our amusement. But his declaration after the fact was what took the cake for me."
The young Phenex stared at the television screen, facial expressions blank as he internalized everything that was being said.
Ravel was watching him closely, gauging for his reaction quietly...
"Indeed! For someone to make such a declaration...could he actually have the political muscle to back it up? Or is he just an idiot with a lot of power?"
"Normally I would say he's an idiot...but he did speak with the Maou before that. So maybe he isn't bluffing...?"
"Do you think he could actually be a threat to modern devil culture then?"
"...I'd say that it isn't a good idea to ignore him entirely. He just has that...aura around him. I doubt that this will be the last time we ever hear about this guy, I can tell you that."
Riser continued to watch with morbid fascination, it was him, it was definitely him...
"He's on the news...he's literally the subject of the news." Ravel whispered, looking entirely spooked.
The young man didn't say anything, he only gripped the bed sheets that covered his lower body tighter.
Insanity, he actually did that. That bastard actually...
...
What was he doing here? Moping around while that bastard gets media attention for making retarded statements!?
"Ravel!" Riser roared, swiping at his sheets and jumping off the bed.
The devil girl jumped slightly, surprised to hear such an authoritative tone. "Y-Yeah?"
Sharp blue eyes accompanied the scowl on his face as he looked at his sister. "Get otou-sama and okaa-sama, I need to speak with them. Quickly."
...He needed to speak with Maou-sama.
If a human could become the main topic of Underworld television, then he could move past this damn it!
"The question I want to know is...where did he come from? You'd think that he would be well-known. Hell, is he even a devil for that matter?"
"That's a genuinely good question...a lot of mystery surrounds this man. That's why so many are curious to find out more."
Grayfia watched the television with interest, this was an interesting development to say the least...
"Well...Naruto-kun definitely got the Underworld's attention. It's only a matter of time now...some powerful people will seek him out soon." Sirzechs muttered as he stared at the large flat-screen.
The maid nodded. "So it seems...I wonder what their thoughts on his declaration are?"
Before the red-head could answer, a green magic circle appeared close to them, lighting up the room.
Grayfia raised an eyebrow at it, that's...
As she figured, Ajuka Beelzebub appeared from the magic circle, looking especially grim.
"Ajuka..." Sirzechs said slowly. "...I suppose you've found something out about those girls I've asked you to look at?"
The young-looking man inclined his head, facial features dour. "Yes...the girls you placed under hibernation still have their evil pieces inside of them, so I was able to discern who the king is. I also erased their memories after I was finished scanning them, if that's alright with you?"
The Maou nodded. "Of course, so...who's the perpetrator?"
Ajuka frowned visibly, turning his eyes to the ground and refusing to make eye contact with his old friend.
"By the way...have you seen my little brother during your party the other day?" the Maou Beelzebub mentioned, seemingly switching topics.
Sirzechs blinked, uncertain, but answered anyways. "I don't believe so...why?"
Ajuka simply responded with a smile that in no way reached his eyes.
"I suggest that you keep it that way."
Blue-green eyes continued to focus on his closest friend, unsure why he would-
His thoughts were interrupted when another magic circle appeared behind Ajuka, this one spewing flames as a group emerged from it.
"I'm sorry for the interruption Maou-sama." Lord Phenex apologized, as he emerged from the magic circle. "But I believe that my son has some important information for you."
Sirzechs said nothing, he only watched as Riser Phenex stepped forward with a determined look on his face.
"Maou-sama...I must speak to you about a man that represents a grave threat to the Underworld."
"What about you? What do you think about the situation? As a high-class devil I mean?"
"I think that this brat doesn't know what he's up against. Our culture has remained mostly unaffected for over a thousand years, some random kid isn't going to change anything. Even if he tried...he would only face the staunch resistance that comes from a species that's resistant to change."
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