Felt like years have passed since I wrote, but here it is! An update! Thank you for waiting patiently!

Story start Ise POV

I am looking at this Raiser Phenex person, who is paying me no attention and simply drinking the tea that Akeno-san served, with a dark smile I might add as well as rubbing Buchou's shoulders and play with her hair. Buchou looks really annoyed as she constantly slap his hands away but still trying to hold herself in. For her sake I will also restrain myself, but still this guy really piss me off!

"Will you get off me!? I told you that I will not marry you!" Buchou got up and said angrily.

"Yes, yes. I heard that before. Your clan is in danger of going extinct and your current attitude is not solving anything." He replied.

'So the Gremory clan is in danger of going extinct? I do wonder if it is truly that bad if they are willing to let a member of a lower ranking clan display such behavior.'

Lower ranking clan?

'The Gremory clan has the rank of Duke while the clan of Phenex has the rank of Marquis which is a lower rank.'

"Even so, that has nothing to do with you. My family allowed me to have my freedom until I graduate from University."

This Raiser person agrees. But then went on about the war leading to many purebloods losing their standing and in danger of being outdone by reincarnated devils. Which is why Buchou has to marry this prick so as to preserve the pureblood devils. I know that it is more of a political marriage out of desperation but still he sure is using it as an excuse to get Buchou.

Buchou herself also could not say anything to counter his points. But then she spoke and things almost went to hell.

"I of course will get a husband, the existence of my clan is still high on my list."

"Splendid, then we shall he-"

"It will not be you though, the old noble devils have the right to choose who to marry and hence I have the same right."

This Raiser person then changed his attitude completely. He now has an irritated expression and the temperature in this room went up.

"If you say that you have the same right to choose who to marry then so do I. I choose to marry you, to the point of coming to this tiny rural room, bearing with this kind of disgusting wind and flame here just to see you and you trample on my dedication?"

Uh, WHAT is he babbling about? Disgusting wind and flame? What he can't breathe here?

'The house of Phenex pride on their wind and fire capabilities. Though this one seems to be very stuck up and haughty about it.'

Then there are flames around Raiser, Asia went behind me and I activated my dragon scales. The others, except Grayfia-san prepared to fight.

"You are coming with me Rias, even if it means reducing your servants into ashes."

Is he really trying to kill us? Everyone here is already prepared to fight. Kiba has a sword drawn, Koneko-chan already clenched her fists. This could end in a bloodbath...

Like hell it will.

I went up to him in a flash and held his head. Crap it burns! Even with dragon scaled on its still like putting my hands on naked flame!

"Wha-what are you doing you brat!?"

"Letting you feel some good wind prick!"

I replied as I took a deep breath...and then let out my loudest dragon roar point blank into his ear.

ROAAAAAARRRRR!

"GAAAAAH!"

He screamed as he held his now bleeding ears, the fire along with his body blown away by my dragon roar...Buchou, the others and all the furniture were also blown into the wall. However the maid, Grayfia-san was hardly fazed, how strong is she?

'You will be answering for that Ise, and Grayfia is definitely far more powerful than Rias Gremory.'

Point taken.

"You little brat!"

Raiser stood back up...and his bleeding ears stopped? How did he heal so fast? The flames also returned!

'Phenex clan members are also known for their extraordinary regeneration.'

So, sensei, are you going to help out?

'Sure, here is enough to put him out of comission for a while.'

Sensei replied as I feel demonic energy building up. I was already ready to do a Kamehamaha but then the room suddenly went cold and an intense pressure came from the maid.

"Raiser Phenex-sama and Hyodo Issei-sama. I suggest that the two of you step down now. For the sake of the Gremory clan and Sirzechs-sama, I will use all my power to keep both of you apart if neccessary."

Shit...She is really no joke! Just looking at her made me feel like I'm about to die! Even Raiser is backing down!

"Fine, I can't say anything if the Ultimate Queen is telling me to step down. I stand no chance against Sirzechs-sama's peerage who is said to be monstrously powerful."

Both of us stepped down, eventually order as well as furniture was restored, I have to stand behind the others so that Raiser and I will not trade blows again but looks like I am already in his shitlist.

"The heads of both households involved in this knew that it will end in such a manner, although Hyodo Issei-sama's involvement was rather unexpected. Hence both decided on a last resort."

"Last resort?" Buchou asked Grayfia-san.

"A Rating Game against Raiser-sama. If you want to prove that you can stand up and push your opinion on your own this is your chance ojou-sama."

Rating Game, last time I heard that was during the fight with that stray devil. But Buchou said that she is still too young to participate.

"I know that you are too young to participate, Ojou-sama. However this is a matter between clans. Hence an unofficial one will be conducted if you were to accept."

"So they still interfere with my personal life?"

Buchou said it in anger.

"It is for the sake of the Gremory clan's future, you can decline this and live freely until you graduate from University." Grayfia-san replied calmly.

"I accept, Raiser, we will settle this with a Rating Game."

Raiser however had a confident smile.

"Heh, so you accept a challenge where the odds are stacked against you? You should know that I have both numbers and experience on my side. Even if you have that brat on your side defeating me will still be a near impossible chance."

"The brat has a name, and none of us have seen what he is truly capable of. You will be surprised."

Buchou is praising me! But still I have a lot of weight on my shoulders now...

"Very well, however if I still win in the end. Our marriage will commence immediately."

Both of them then stared each other down.

"Understood. I, Grayfia, have confirmed both sides opinion. I will be in charge of the game between the two household. Is that okay?"

"Yes."

"Yeah."

Buchou and Raiser both agrees to Grayfia-san's approval.

"Understood. I will inform the two households then."

Grayfia-san bows her head after confirming.

"So then Rias, are these all of your servants?"

"Yes they are."

Raiser then made a snicker, as if this whole thing is a joke!

"Assuming that what you say about your pawn is right, only two of your servants can fight on par with mine. Him and the Priestess of Thunder."

After saying that, he clicked his fingers and another magic circle appeared. Out of came one, two, three...Around 15 more prople appeared!

"There are my servants, aren't they all lovely?"

This guy has a complete set! 8 pawns, 2 knights, 2 bishops, 2 rooks and one queen piece. With Raiser himself that means that we are against a group of 16 people! But still one thing I can't get over with.

Why are all of them girls!?

A chinese girl in a Qipao, two maids, two cat girls like Koneko-chan! Two maids, a Japanese Yamato Nadeshiko in a Kimono and another dressed like a European princess! They are all attactive girls!

'Ise, calm yourself. He just had a head start on you. You will gain your own harem soon.'

You're right, but still...

"Hey, what is with this brat?"

"Ah yes, his desire is to have a harem. I suppose he now looks up to you?"

Buchou said that! Though I did just see my objective right in front of me.

'Ise, you really need to stop embarrassing yourself...'

"Ewwww! Raiser-sama he is a pervert!"

"Gross!"

"Disgusting!"

Nevermind, now I am a bit pissed off...

"Now now, it is natural for lower beings to look up to us. Let's show him how passionate we are."

He then grabs two of the girls and kisses them in front of us!

"Mmmm...nyaa..."

Pleased voices...Buchou looking like she does not care about what is happening. My dream may be to become someone like him, but to kiss girls in front of his own fiance just to get back at me!? Why is Buchou marrying this person!?

"You will never be able to do this."

Rubbing it at my face on top of it!? Well then I have a few jabs on that!

"Of course I can't..."

Raiser smirks as if in victory, now for my next line.

"How can I possibly get girls who love a yakitori like you?"

"Yakitori!? How dare you say such a thing to your betters!? Rias! What have you been teaching him!?"

"Proper behaviour towards others."

"Yubelluna!"

Raiser barked and then the woman with purple hair raised her staff! Feeling an attack coming I activated my dragon scales, I saw a bright sphere headed right at me for a split second before raising my hand at its path.

BOOM!

An explosion happened and I was thrown off balance with my hand in pain! I then saw another more powerful sphere coming at me as I stumble and quickly fired a dragon shot at it! My attack easily overpowered the sphere and the red beam went straight at the woman!

"Eh!?"

BOOOOM!

When the dust cleared I saw a large hole on the wall with the woman missing, Raiser and his other servants were also blown all over the room!

"Hmm. So you do surprise me. Even so, a Rating Game is a lot more complicated than just a one on one battle. You may give me trouble, but if only you can give me trouble then it will not amount to much."

Raiser said calmly as he got back up.

"Rias, lets have the match in ten days."

"Are you giving me a handicap or are you running away?"

"Mostly the former I must admit. Your pawn is powerful, but now my attention is solely on him and if he is taken out who else can help you? Are you telling me that you will make him do all the heavy work for you?"

Buchou can't really say anything at that.

"Besides this is also for both of our servants to recover. Your pawn will need some help with his hand. My Queen also needs medical attention. See you in ten days Rias." Raiser said as he left with his servants.

Eh? My hand? I look down and... My left hand is covered with severe burns! Now that I relaxed the pain returned in full force! Owowowowow!

"Ah! Ise-san! Let me help!" Asia cried out as she materalised her Twilight Healing.

[Partner, you should have used Boosted Gear. That will at least not hurt your hand.]

'Actually Ddraig, Ise did the right thing. Revealing that you are in him only gives him more infomation.'

I then hear my two senseis bickering and comparing dragon pride with strategy as Asia tend to my hand.


Everyone is holding a discussion on how to prepare for the Rating Game. Buchou and Akeno-san were discussing strategies and how to train. I'm also a bit nervous, I showed off in front of everyone but they know more about what I can do, they will surely prepare accordingly!

'Indeed, with this, you will be their first target, most likely this Raiser will use his resources to take you out of the game, he may even engage you in battle personally.'

So, sensei...Is he strong?

'Depends on perspective. Ddraig and I can easily kill him many times over, but his strength is not the main issue. It is his regeneration, the members of the Phenex clan are infamous for their regeneration. To the point that they were considered immortal.'

[Bah! Its just that all those who challenged a Phenex are weaklings!]

'Ddraig has a point there, you just need sufficient power to defeat a Phenex. Just that most of my kind does not have that amount of raw power.'

So, do I currently have that amount of raw power?

'You do, but there are also his servants to worry about. Such as his Queen, after what happened, you are the top of her strike list for sure. If you use too much power taking her out you may not have enough for Raiser.'

So it really is more complicated than just a one on one battle.

'Well luck is on our side at least. For these ten days Ddraig and I will make sure you are pushed to your absolute limit. Be ready.'

[Heheheheh!]

I'm in cold sweat from that! Normal training is bad enough! But now it is going to be worse!? Is there no mercy!?

"Ise?"

"Yes! What is it!?" I replied loudly due to being startled.

"You were not focusing on the discussion."

"Sorry I was discussing what to do in these ten days with my senseis."

"I see, either way we have decided that we will be training in the mountains, I own a villa there and there are plenty of training grounds."

"Can we really do it?"

"I am not that confident at first, but when I saw what you did...My confidence grew. I'm so sorry Ise, we will continue to improve ourselves but most of the weight will be on you now."

If so, then bring it on!

And done!

Sorry for putting up a short chapter, I still have major time contraints so this is what I can do for now. Next chapter, whenever it will be released will involve the training and then the following chpater will be the Rating Game, with the changes I made, I will have to re-do most of the Rias vs Raiser Rating Game but that will take a while.

See you in the next chapter!