The next morning.
As the sunlight streamed into the room, Abel slowly woke up under its illumination.
Rubbing his eyes, he smiled as he looked at Shizuka embracing him. He had to admit that Shizuka was quite wild and bold.
Abel sat up, preparing to open last night's Peerage Pack.
[Congratulations to the Host for acquiring All-Weapon Mastery]
"Not bad. The close-combat issue has been resolved." Abel was very satisfied.
Then he opened the panel, checking his progress.
[Host: Abel Astaroth]
[Bloodline: Pure-Blooded Devil]
[Abilities: Kankara Formula, Magic Mastery, Magic Fountain, Power of Annihilation, Mangekyo Sharingan (Obito), Sun Breathing, All-Weapon Mastery]
[Sacred Gear: Innovate Clear, Telos Karma]
[Items: Senzu Bean Tree, Gourmet Tablecloth]
[Peerage: Grayfia (Mutated Queen), Miko (Pawn), Kanae (Knight), Elsha (Mutated Pawn*8), Hana (Pawn), Shizuka (Pawn), Asia (Bishop)]
[Permanent World: Demon Slayer]
'Not bad. After the Rating Game, I'll make a trip to Demon Slayer. Muzan should be coming out to sunbathe soon.' Abel nodded, then closed the panel.
Looking at Shizuka, who was still pretending to sleep, Abel smiled. Then he got up and walked towards the bathroom.
After Abel left, Shizuka opened her eyes, then buried her face in the pillow.
Recalling the absurd events of last night, Shizuka lied on the bed, her legs trembling slightly from shyness.
However, given Abel's proficiency, he must have 'corrupted' quite a few girls.
Alas.
She had become a thief. But there was nothing she could do since she chose it herself.
...
Inside the Occult Research Club.
Sona and Rias waited for the visitors from the Underworld, as well as Abel.
Sona's Peerage and Abel's Peerage were all in the Student Council, as the Student Council also had access to the magic broadcast.
"Rias, are you confident you can defeat Riser?"
"Of course, I am. Otherwise, this week of devilish training would have been for nothing."
Facing Sona's question, Rias said as a matter of course.
Look at who trained her.
Grayfia, arguably the strongest female devil in the Underworld.
If she couldn't win, she wouldn't dare to see Grayfia and Abel.
Yuuto and the others beside her also nodded. Although it was only a few short days, everyone's strength had actually increased significantly, especially Issei.
First, the truck, then being tempered by Elsha. After seven full days of beatings, Issei stated that his temper was very high now.
At this moment, a teleportation circle representing Abel appeared.
"Everyone, how prepared are you?"
Abel appeared in the Research Club with Shizuka.
Seeing an extra person beside Abel, and a beautiful woman at that, Rias and Sona looked at him with resentful eyes.
Abel felt a little uncomfortable under their gaze and quickly explained, "This is Shizuka Hiratsuka, my Pawn. From now on, everyone will be comrades."
"Hello everyone, I am Abel's Pawn."
When Abel brought Shizuka, he had explained some things to her. Hearing about the Devil's competition, Shizuka was eager.
Shizuka loved shonen hot-blooded manga. Of course, she had to see such a scene herself.
"Hello, I am Sona."
"I am Rias."
The two also introduced themselves. Then they started chatting with Shizuka .
After hearing Shizuka talk about last night's events, Sona's resentment deepened, and she looked at Abel with a resentful gaze.
Another one who got on the 'carriage' early.
Then everyone started chatting idly. After all, Sirzechs hadn't arrived yet.
After a while, the teleportation circle representing Phenex clan lit up.
As flashy as ever.
As the firelight flashed, Riser and Ravel, the siblings, walked out.
Looking at the three, Riser greeted them.
Abel and the others nodded.
Then Riser looked at Rias and asked, "Rias, how prepared are you?"
Rias confidently said, "Hmm... Not bad, but I'm definitely going to win against you."
Riser smiled and shook his head after hearing that. "You're really confident, but I won't go easy on you."
"Likewise."
Since they had talked things through that day, their relationship had eased a bit. They could now chat normally.
Ravel moved closer to Abel to chat.
"Ravel, would you like to become part of my Peerage?" Abel said with a smile, looking at Ravel in front of him.
"Hey! Abel, you're trying to get my sister!" Riser quickly stood ahead of Ravel.
He was a 'cuckolder' himself, how could he not know the thoughts of this white-haired guy in front of him?
But as he turned around and saw Ravel's eager look, Riser felt like the sky was falling.
At this moment, the teleportation circle representing Lucifer appeared, and Sirzechs and Elisa walked out.
Seeing that everyone wasn't fighting, Sirzechs nodded with great relief.
"Greetings, Sona-sama, Abel-sama, Rias-sama, and Riser-sama" Elisa performed a maid's bow to everyone.
Facing Elisa's greeting, everyone returned the courtesy.
Sirzechs saw that everyone was present and motioned for them to quiet down.
"Rias, Riser, this Rating Game, after discussion between myself and the other Devil Kings, will be broadcasted."
"This broadcast will also begin live in the Underworld. Now, go prepare. The Rating Game is about to begin."
"Okay, Lucifer-sama, I will go prepare first." Riser said and left with Ravel to prepare.
As Riser left, Sirzechs looked at his sister. He raised his hand and ruffled Rias's hair.
"Rias, don't be nervous. Relax and fight. I believe in you."
Rias nodded heavily. "Yes, brother. I will do my best."
Sirzechs nodded. "Then I will leave first. Elisa will take you to the venue."
"Okay."
After speaking, Sirzechs went to his exclusive viewing spot.
"Rias-sama, please follow me."
"Okay."
Rias nodded, then followed Elisa to the spatial portal, but was suddenly interrupted by Abel.
"Wait, here."
Abel gave Rias a small bag. Inside, he had prepared one Senzu Bean each for Rias and her Peerage.
Rias asked, "This is?"
Abel explained, "It has a similar effect to Phenex tears but I hope you won't need to use it. Go, Rias."
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