Chapter 6 - 6 - Showdown! Sasuke vs Raiser Phenex! (1/2)
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”Huh?! Who the hell are you?!”
”Sasuke--”
”Uchiha Sasuke.”
Raiser tried to shake off Sasuke's hand but after struggling for a while, found out he couldn't.
This guy...he totally killed all traces of his presence and like a comet, approached me without even making any sound.
And...this strength...
”The rating game hasn't even started. Let's not make a scene yet.”
Sasuke slowly released his grip.
However, just as Sasuke softened his grip, Raiser tried to launch a punch. At that moment--
”Raiser-sama, Sasuke-san, please calm down. If both of you were to continue, then I won't be quiet about it. For Sirzechs-sama's honor, I won't hold back.”
Grayfia had emerged from another circle and Raiser started to make a serious face after hearing her quiet and intense voice.
”...To be told that by the ”Strongest Queen”, even I would be scared...I definitely wouldn't want to fight the people from Sirzechs-sama's group. Brat, you are lucky Grayfia-san is here.” Raiser scoffed as he looked at Sasuke, who didn't even reveal the slightest emotion after being provoked.
Raiser's face started twitching.
This guy...
He pisses me off.
But, he shouldn't be a threat to me.
”Fine, we shall do it by rules of the rating game. If you win, do whatever you like. But if I win, you will marry me immediately.”
Raiser then made a smirk.
”Hey Rias. Would the ones here be your servants?”
”So what?”
”Then this match will be a laugh. Only your [Queen], the ”Priestess of Thunder” can fight on par with my adorable servants.”
Raiser pointed at Sasuke.
”You--”
”I was caught off guard just now. The next time we meet, I will definitely kill you and humiliate you in front of Rias. I will show you the true power of my Phenex Clan.”
Saying that, Raiser clicked his fingers and the magic-circle started glowing on the floor again.
”Rias, the next time we meet, it will be the end of you. Then, we shall immediately hold our wedding!”
Raiser disappeared in the light of the magic-circle.
”I have to handle the preparations, then--” Grayfia also bowed to the people present and left through another magic-circle.
After Raiser had left, Rias slammed her fist against the table.
”Damn it!”
Akeno tapped Rias on the shoulder and softly spoke, ”Rias, let's speak to Ajuka-sama first.”
Rias turned to look at Sasuke, whose face was still completely unreadable.
She sighed.
”Alright, let's go.”
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It was late at night.
Sasuke and the Occult Research club members arrived at the location written on the memo which Kiba had gotten beforehand.
They finally arrived at the roof using the lift and was escorted by a female devil to a spacious garden on the rooftop.
”The Gremory group. Never thought you would be coming together--no, one of you is different.”
The young man who exuded a mysterious atmosphere and beauty while sitting on a chair slowly scrutinized Sasuke.
”You are not part of their peerage.”
”The Sekiryuutei, Boosted Gear--but...I sense that you are still concealing your true power. The Boosted Gear isn't your only power, is it?”
However, Sasuke did not utter a single word.
”You have piqued my interest.”
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”Ajuka-sama.”
Ajuka sighed.
”I think I know what you are trying to ask. The rules of the rating games have been present since it was developed. Even though I came up with the system, I can't change or bend the rules for your own personal reasons. If the Sekiryuutei isn't a part of your peerage, he can't take part in the rating games. I'm sorry.”
Rias clenched her fist till the whites of her palm started showing but she managed to keep down her emotions and left after bowing.
Very soon, only Sasuke and Ajuka were left on the rooftop.
Sasuke finally spoke.
”You are one of the Maou in the Underworld, am I right?”
Rias had briefed him on the leadership status in the Underworld prior to their arrival.
Ajuka only nodded his head.
”Then, help me convey a message to Rias's brother and parents.”
Ajuka's eyebrows raised.
”Hou, you are starting to turn out more interesting than I thought. Curiosity is my nature. Fine then! What message do you want me to convey to Sirzechs?”
Sasuke's lips lightly curled up.
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The day of the rating game finally arrived and the members were lined up in the Occult Research Club room, along with Grayfia.
Rias kept stealing glances at Sasuke, who hasn't said a word today.
”Hah...we can only do this without Sasuke. The absence of the Sekiryuutei will be a huge factor in our odds against Raiser but we still have to try.”
Grayfia then started to explain the battle.
”When it becomes the time to start the battle, you will teleport to the battlefield through the magic-circle. The location of the place is in a different dimension used for battles. You may fight with all your power. Feel free to fight to your satisfaction,” as Grayfia started her explanation, she could not help but look over at Sasuke.
To think that this man would suggest such a thing.
I can see why Ajuka is so interested in him and even Sirzechs is willing to abide by his request.
”This 'Rating Game' battle will be viewed by members of both households. Maou Lucifer-sama will also be viewing this battle. Please do not forget about it.”
”Onii-sama will be there?!” Rias face started boiling red.
”It's about time. Everyone, please head to the magic-circle.”
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.....When everyone finally opened their eyes.
.....Huh? They started to tilt their head when they witnessed the view, appearing to be in shock except for one individual.
Hmph, he really kept his promise.
This place should be in the Underworld.
The place they had ended up in was a huge ball room, and there were many devils who were dressed up; similar to a high society party in the human world.
At that moment, another circle also materialized and Raiser stepped out with his peerage.
When his eyes landed on the surroundings, he could not help but issue out a question.
”What is the meaning of this?”
”It's an event that I organised.”
A man with crimson-hair who was originally sitting at the far back walked towards the center of the ballroom.
Sasuke looked over and a trace of excitement flickered over his face.
This man...
He is strong.
”Onii-sama.”
”The Sekiryuutei proposed a very interesting proposition to Ajuka. I wanted to see the power of the Dragon as well.”
”What is the meaning of this, Sirzechs-sama?”
Raiser's tone was tinged with a hint of malice.
”A [Rating Game] will no doubt be interesting but it will be a disadvantage for my little sister, who has no game experience to face off against Raiser-kun, a prodigy from the House of Phenex. Furthermore, the Sekiryuutei is not a part of her peerage.”
Sirzechs said while putting on a smile.
Various whispers started floating around the room.
”He is not a part of Rias-sama peerage?”
”He is handsome.”
”That guy...he is not a devil?”