This is the 11th chapter of the crossover story and a fixed version. Sorry about this mess, I've accidentally mixed up those chapters. I don't own the series of High School DxD or the video game of Final Fantasy 13.
No flame reviews, seriously it's a bad rep and I have no tolerance whatsoever.
Town of Kuoh
Few days later since the familiar forest and the slime fiasco, Virgil woke in the morning to do some early morning training along with Asia. Even though, she ask him teach her in combat and magic which she was well-adept with magic and she was learning the basics of combat. However, what surprises the two was that Koneko was here in the basement with her sister.
"Was there a reason why Koneko was here?" Virgil questions.
"There is." Kuroka nods. "Shirone wants to learn about Senjutsu since she's been hiding her powers. She may have the trait of the Rook and her offense and defense were impressive."
Virgil gave her a nod with an understanding since she did help him out fight against the Stray Exorcists and Raynare a while back.
"Virgil, I want you to spar with her." Kuroka told him. "We're already familiar of your abilities, but I want to see how well Shirone can fight."
Virgil then nods as they get into their fighting stance as he use his paradigm to activate the commando.
Koneko starts to strike as she leaps and deliver a kick to him, but he manage to dodge as he countered her attack when he delivers a clothesline to her, knocking her from the inside out, but she quickly recovers when she landed on her feet to the ground. She then began to attack with her flurry of punches, but Virgil managed to block and dodge her attacks as he then grabbed her fist, stopping her in her tracks as he then get behind her, wrapping his arm around her neck and wrapping another arm around her arm. He then locked his legs around her waist as he then strangle her. She was trying to struggle, but he was too strong which she left with no other options as she then taps.
Virgil then lets go of her as Kuroka as she then spoke.
"Here's what I see, Shirone." Kuroka called her sister, earned her attention. "Your traits of the Rook was impressive when you pull off your offense, but what you're lacking was stamina and reflexes only because Lightning have taught Virgil well and he has combat experience since the time he fought the monsters in Gran Pulse years ago. However, I can fix that since I'm going to teach of how to use Senjustu and Youki which it can enhance your traits of the Rook."
Koneko gave her a nod with an understand as she then revealed her cat ears and her cat tail, leaving Asia surprised.
"Virgil, since I'm going to teach Shirone about Senjutsu, I want to practice your abilities." Kuroka told him, earned a nod as Asia spoke.
"What about me?" Asia questions. "I've learned from Virgil about combat and magic a few days ago."
"Is that so?" Kuroka asks, earned a nod from her. "In that case, I'll let you spar with Virgil and he can teach you about magic."
Asia then nods as Kuroka then teach her sister about Senjutsu and Youki while Virgil then spars with Asia since she's still learning the basics.
Kuoh Academy
Few hours later, Virgil, Asia, and Koneko were heading towards the Academy which Kuroka was making her own way to get to Kuoh Academy. When the three were heading to their respective classes, they were hearing rumors that they'll be having a new homeroom teacher which some of the male students were thinking that it's a hot woman while some of the female students were thinking that it's a handsome man, causing Virgil to sigh with annoyance. Of course, some of the female students were crying in despair when they saw him together with Asia. When the two were in their classroom, Issei then give him a glare.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Virgil questions, raised his eyebrow.
"I'm still mad at you for washing the slime off of those hot chicks." Issei answered, causing Virgil to sigh.
"Look, if you stop acting like a pervert, you might have a chance, but if you don't stop annoying me, I'll have Asia call Raigil to give you a shock treatment." Virgil warned him, causing Issei to face pale, not want to go through that again.
When the class was about to start, their new homeroom teacher have arrived which Virgil and Asia were surprised to see that it was Kuroka. She was now wearing a black suit with black skirt, black stockings, and black high-heels.
"Good morning, my name is Kuroka Toujou and I'm your new homeroom teacher." Kuroka introduced herself, causing the male students to cheer that they were glad that their teacher was a woman. That got Kuroka angry as she then slams her book against the desk. "Everyone shut up or I'll sent all of you to detention."
That got the male students gulp with fear as they then return to their desk. Kuroka then began the lesson.
When class was over, Issei yawned since he didn't get a good sleep last night as both Matsuda and Motohama walk towards him.
"What's wrong with you man, you tired?" Matsuda asks with worry.
"Yeah, I had a weird dream that kept me up like almost the whole night." Issei answered, leaving the two gasp with shock.
"If you're talking about a wet dream, start spilling right now!?" Motohama demands.
"Well, it wasn't." Issei denies triedly.
"It would make sense since you have a nightmare last night." Virgil stated, earned a nod from him.
"Well, you may need to get some good sleep early at night sense you slept in so late." Asia advised him.
"I'll keep that in mind." Issei agrees as he then turned to Virgil. "How's Kuroka and Koneko by the way?"
"They're doing great since everything was cleared up." Virgil told him. "Right now, Koneko decided to live in my house."
That got Matsuda and Motohama shocked as they approaches him.
"Wait, both Kuroka and Koneko lived in your house now?" Motohama questions.
"Yes, Kuroka have nowhere else to go since I couldn't say 'no' to her." Virgil answered, hiding the fact that Kuroka was found in the alley in her cat form, leaving Matsuda and Motohama drop their jaws. "Also, she was looking for her sister and I have to help her out."
"Virgil was a kind soul, he always wanted help out of selfless act." Asia added with a smile.
"Shit! Probably wanted to help her straight her bra!?" Matsuda exclaims with jealousy.
"Whoa, she's her own lady. Asia and Koneko were helping Kuroka getting adjusted in my house since she wanted to live here." Virgil stated, leaving the two shocked.
"Why are all these hot girls throwing themselves at this guy!?" Motohama exclaimed with jealousy.
"It doesn't make any sense! It's like they haven't seen his face!?" Matsuda added with teary eyes as Motohama then placed his hands on his shoulders.
"My good man, I don't think it would hurt anything if you spread the waifu a little and introduced us to one or two of your ladies." Motohama begs, clapped his hands together. "Oh great one, do this for us. Only you have the power."
"I don't know what to tell you, besides telling you guys to get a life." Virgil said with annoyance as Issei then cuts in.
"Actually, I someone who wanted to meet you guys." Issei told them, earned their attention.
"You mean it?" Motohama questions, earned a nod from him. "Well if you set me up with an introduction, I swear you will be rewarded accordingly."
"Accordingly like what, exactly?" Issei questions.
"Well, tell me, how does a VIP room sound?" Motohama inquired.
"We can work something out." Issei said as he then call someone on the phone.
When he finished calling, he then spoke to those two since they're in goo-goo eyes.
"I do someone who's pretty interesting." Issei stated.
"You mean it?" Matsuda and Motohama asks in unison with a perverted grin.
"And we did talk about meeting up today." Issei nods.
"Oh shit!?"
"Possibly, having some of my friends join us." Issei told them.
"You the man, so what she like?" Matsuda questions, demands an answer.
"Well, I definitely say a virgin. No doubt about that." Issei answered with a dull smile, knowing who he called.
"A virgin!?" Matsuda and Motohama exclaims in unison, holding their hands together.
"That's right son!?" Matsuda said with his perverted grin.
"Awesome, tell us her name?" Motohama demands.
"Mil-tan." Issei answered with a sweat drop.
Virgil knew what Issei was trying to do which it helped him out as the Perverted Trio then head towards the girls locker room while he and Asia were heading outside. When they were outside, both Virgil and Asia were napping on the tree, leaning against each other while holding hands. Kuroka then noticed the two were sleeping which she finds it adorable when they're sleeping as she then walk towards them.
"Sorry to interrupt your nap, nya~" Kuroka apologize, causing them to wake up. "I've heard that those three perverts were heading towards the girls locker room. I let Shirone know about this."
"So, you heard about it?" Virigl asks, earned a nod from her as she then revealed her cat ears.
"My ears aren't for show. I can hear what they're saying." Kuroka told them.
"Did Koneko hear about them too?" Asia questions, earned a nod from her.
"Boy, Issei will be in for a surprise." Virgil said with a chuckle.
Suddenly, they heard a scream that was coming from the girls locker room as Virgil and Kuroka rushed towards it while Asia follows them behind. When they got into the girls locker room, Virgil readied his gunblade while Kuroka readied her fireballs. When they saw the locker was thrown outside of the locker room, Koneko revealed herself with her angry expression on her face, smashed against the locker with her fist, breaking it in half. Virgil sighed as he placed his gunblade on his holster while Kuroka extinguish her fireballs. Issei was really scared of her as he spoke.
"Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! Koneko, pleaaaaaaase!" Issei screamed while begging.
"This isn't something you should do." Koneko told him with a glare, cracking her knuckles. "You're the worst pervert of the worst degree."
Until, Virgil saw both Matsuda and Motohama were trying to get away, but he won't let them as he then rush towards them as he ran in front of them, leaving the two scared.
"Where do you two think you're going?" Virgil questions with a death glare. "Don't think I'll let you two weasel out of this one."
With that, both Koneko and Virgil have given the Perverted Trio a major beatdown.
Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Clubroom
When they arrived in the Occult Research Clubroom after school was over, the entire club members sat together when Virgil was sitting on the couch, Kuroka was sitting on his right side, cuddling while Asia was sitting on his left side, and Koneko was sitting on his lap. Issei was lying on the floor, all bruised up and in pain due to Koneko.
"Kuroka, why are you sitting next to Virgil?" Rias questions.
"Because I've decided that I like him." Kuroka answered with a smile. "Virgil have helped me prove my innocent that no one else would. And I'm happy that I am reunited with my sister."
Rias then smiled from her answer, seeing her getting close to him.
"Ow...I feel hurt right now..." Issei complained, winced with pain which it was probably an excuse.
He clearly forgets how strong Virgil was and how not to get on his bad side, either. Asia look troubled and stood up to heal Issei, but stopped when Virgil shook his head and gently laid his hand on her's.
"But, he's hurt Virgil." Asia complained, pouts.
"He deserves it for being a pervert, Asia." Virgil told her.
"Uuuu...I'm conflicted." Asia whines. "Though you tell me no, I simply can't ignore someone in pain..."
"We understand your dilemma, Asia." Kuroka said. "Sometimes punishment needs to happen when he done something perverted. He spied on my sister."
"If that's what you say, then I believe it." Asia nods with an understanding, causing Issei to cry.
"Dammit! Why are you denying her to heal me!?" Issei complains with a shout, but wince with pain.
"Because you were spying on the girls in the locker room." Virgil told him. "It's way out of line and perverted to do something like that."
"He's right, you reap what you sow." Koneko added with a glare. "This is why I like Virgil better because he's interesting and can be a bit peachy when it comes to fighting."
That got Rias and Kuroka a bit of her remark as she spoke.
"Anyway that aside, I don't understand how can you be such a boy?" Rias asks when Akeno arrives with her tea-set."
"What? My friends invited me to go, I didn't want to be rude." Issei stated with his dull smile, but winced.
"Virgil." Asia called him, earned his attention when her body was wriggling shyly. "T-Though Issei is a naughty person, I'm sure that you will also want to experience it too...I...If you want to see the naked body of women that much-"
"You don't have to push yourself, Asia! There's no need for you force yourself!" Virgil told her, blushed with embarrassment.
Asia had a complicated face, causing Kuroka to giggle of his reaction.
"You might want to keep your perverted level down a notch." Akeno told him, earned a nod from him with agreement as she then turned to Virgil. "Ufufufufufu~ As for you, I don't mind if you look at my naked body, thinking about it makes me so hot."
"Sorry Akeno, you're just not my type." Virgil said with deadpan expression. "I'm not into a girl who's into S&M."
"Aw~! Do you dislike my presence here? I'm hurt." Akeno chimed in her hurtful tone.
Apparently, most of the students would lost there composure and getting frantically fallen head over their heels. But not Virgil, he was calm, cool-collected, selfless, and serious during battles which he's not fallen for it. Kuroka knew that she would try something as she stood up, looking at her.
"You need to give it a rest. Lightning have taught him not to fall for a floozy who tries to flirt with any man." Kuroka stated with a smirk.
"Ara, ara~ Like you have room to talk, you're just a cat who wanted him for yourself." Akeno sweetly retorts.
"At least I'm not a slut like you." Kuroka said.
That got both Kuroka and Akeno glaring at each other as the sparks came out the eyes shooting which it was getting intense. Rias then cleared her throat to stop them before anything escalates further as she spoke.
"That aside, you know all you have to do is ask and I'll show you anything." Rias told him.
"Seriously?" Issei questions, quickly stood up.
"Of course. You've already see me naked. A lot." Rias said with a smile.
"Yeah, but it's not like it gets boring." Issei said with his perverted grin, but still wincing with pain, causing Virgil to sigh with annoyance.
'What kind of an idiot would willingly let a pervert look at her naked body? Well, since she was offering, guess I can't do anything to him.' Virgil mentally thought, raised his eyebrow.
When they left to head home, Rias was watching her peerage and Virgil, except Akeno, left the Occult Research Clubroom at the window.
"Don't you think it's funny?" Akeno asked, earned her attention when she saw the raven-haired girl who was sitting on the sofa with her back facing the scarlet-haired girl while organizing the papers. "You know, the reviews our clients give about Issei are pretty positive. They say stuff like 'It was so fun' or 'I had a great time withthis guy thanks for sending him to me.'"
Rias then stared at her with surprised and impressed look.
"Yet out of all of them, he's still hasn't got a single pact signed." Akeno said, scoffed. "Oh well, at least he's really good at hanging out, right?"
Then Rias' expression was saddened.
"As a Devil, he's a massive failure, but at the same time the clients seem to adore him." Akeno admits, looking through the papers. "No idea what to make of it, but there you go."
"Interesting." Rias said as Akeno look over her shoulder.
"Still though, in his own way, he's trying-"
"But it's not enough." Rias interrupts, surprising her a little. "Considering what happened with the familiars, I'm afraid his ability to get a pact might make him stumble."
She then looked away with a serious look on her face.
"And lose confidence. I must focus on him, he needs me more now than ever before." Rias said.
"Well, that is assertive of you, isn't it?" Akeno questions with a smile.
"Is there a point you're trying to make?" Rias asks, turned to her.
"Just remarking that your style is normally more laissez faire." Akeno explained. 'I find this commitment you have to fascinating, that's all."
Those few words made Rias shocked since she can't fool her friend.
"Do you there might be more to it-"
"Akeno." Rias interrupts when she called her. "It's not a bad thing to have my best friend worry about me, but this is my own problem. And I am still President of this club. Am I not?"
"Yes, President." Akeno said as she then stood up and turned to her, bowed to her. "If you don't mind, I like to head home now."
"That's fine. I'll just see you tomorrow then." Rias said.
With that, Akeno then walked out of the clubroom, leaving Rias alone in the Occult Research Clubroom. With a moment of pause, Rias was looking at the window since the sun was going down.
Until, she felt a presence that alerted her. Rias turned around when she sees the magic circle coming from here. The mysterious figure have revealed itself, causing Rias to scowl.
Town of Kuoh
When Virgil, Asia, Kuroka, and Koneko have made their way home, both he and Kuroka were cooking dinner since she wanted to help him to improve her culinary skills. They were cooking the beef stew and tossed salad. Virgil was starting to remember the time when he first cook something for his adopted family which its up a mess and got in trouble from Serah. Of course, he asked her to teach her how to cook which she accepts.
"Virgil, is something wrong?" Asia asks, making him snapped out of his stupor.
"No, I just remembering." Virgil answered.
"What is it you remembered?" Kuroka asks curiously.
"When I was 5, I wanted to try to cook something for my family, but it ended up a big mess." Virgil explains. "Of course, they saw the smoke from the house so they rushed over there to find out if there's trouble, but they saw me try to cook."
"Was your family mad at you?" Asia asks with worry.
"Basically yes, but they knew that I was trying to cook. Aunt Serah gave a good scolding since I've made a mess." Virgil told her.
"Well, that's because she was worried about you and doesn't want you to get hurt." Kuroka stated, earned a nod from him with an agreement.
"What did you do after that?" Koneko questions with her monotone.
"Mostly training, but when I got back home, I ask Aunt Serah to teach me how to cook." Virgil answered. "Of course, it took a while for me to practice and try to learn the safety. When I tried to cook again the next day, my family like it."
"They were proud of you, aren't they?" Asia asks with a smile, earned a nod from him.
Suddenly, they felt a presence that was coming from the living room as they then rush towards the room. What they saw was the Phenex magic circle as the figure appeared, revealed that it was Ravel.
"Ravel, what are you doing here?" Virgil asks surprisingly.
"I came here to warn you about my brother." Ravel answered.
"I bet Riser have sent you here about the marriage, you fried chicken." Koneko insults her, glaring.
That got Ravel angry when her body was surrounded with flames. Koneko didn't back down and showed will to fight.
"Well if I'm a chicken, then you're just a worthless cat who's not worth being petted!?" Ravel retorts.
Koneko's eyes flew open angrily as she was about to approach her, Virgil breaks it up by getting into the middle while Kuroka was holding her back by grab hold of her sister.
"That's enough, there will be no fighting in my house!" Virgil shouts. "Let's just hear her out before you try anything."
When Ravel was about to inform them, she smell something that was simmering in the pot as she spoke.
"Are you fixing to have dinner?" Ravel asks.
"You're not getting any, princess chicken." Koneko insults, making her angry.
"Koneko, be nice." Virgil scolds as he then turned to Ravel. "And yes, we're having dinner, you're welcome to join us."
Ravel then nods as she joins them for dinner, she tried the beef stew. When she tried it, a delightful sensation of flavor that spread across her taste buds.
"Wow, that was delicious!" Ravel exclaims happily. "How is it that you made it this good? I've eaten some food at home, but it can't compare to this! Where did you learn to cook?"
"From Aunt Serah, I've learned from her when I was 5." Virgil told her. "But Kuroka and Asia did helped out a little."
"It wasn't all that much. I only contributed a little." Kuroka stated.
"She's right. You really did most of it." Asia back up. "And I was blessed to eat such cuisine."
Koneko then scarfs her food down which she was eating it rather quickly.
"Virgil's...food...is delicious." Koneko said with her mouthful.
They then continue to eat in silent. Ravel was simply too occupied with enjoying the food as much as she could. She didn't know when she'd be able to taste his food again. Once everyone was finished eating Virgil's cooking, they settled down. However, Ravel was secretly hoping that the white-haired l'Cie would cook for her again.
"I-I thank you for your...hospitality." Ravel thanked him with a blush, but regain her composure. "But like I said, I came to warn you about my brother."
That got Virgil's as he then looked at her with a scowl.
"Go on." Virgil said seriously.
"Riser is coming to see Rias by tomorrow." Ravel explains. "You see, our families have decided that Rias would marry Riser until she graduates in high school, they've decided that she'll marry Riser tomorrow."
"It sounds like they're rushing things." Virgil said with a sigh.
"I agree, but it's more like forced marriage, nya~" Kuroka agrees. "Rias won't go through with that marriage. I can tell she doesn't like him, nya~"
"Yes, but there is only one choice that Rias can break the engagement. It's the Rating Game." Ravel told him, leaving Virgil confused. "Let me explain, the Rating Game is the name of the game where two Devils compete against each other for the social standing within the Underworld and their strength. To put it simply; it's where they and their servants battle to determine the victor."
"So it's like in the game of Chess?" Virgil guess, earned a nod from her. "For what I know was Rias has the Kings piece while Akeno and Yubelluna have the Queen piece, Asia, Kuroka, and you were the Bishop, Koneko and Xuelan were the Rook, Kiba and Siris were the Knight, and Issei was probably a Pawn."
That got Ravel surprised about Virgil figured it out of the Evil Pieces.
"Yes, looks like you're catching on." Ravel nods with an impressed smile as her expression turned to serious. "However, the problem was that Rias was immature to participate the Rating Game."
"What do you mean?" Virgil asks confusingly.
"What she meant to say is only mature Devils were able to compete at the Rating Game." Kuroka answered. "Rias was immature and wasn't qualified at the Rating Game. So, she doesn't have much of an options."
"Also, my brother have won numerous games in the Rating game, but he only lost two on purpose because it was out of respect for the Households." Ravel added.
"I see, so he's a veteran of the Rating Game." Virgil stated, earned a nod from her. "But with the way he treats those girls and you, I'm not liking his attitude."
"That's because he was using them for his own pleasure and he's arrogant." Ravel agrees as she then change the subject. "But the main reason I warn you is because Riser will come to the old school club by tomorrow."
Virgil gave her a nod with an understanding since he'll get to see Riser tomorrow in person. When Ravel was about to leave, she then turned to Virgil as she spoke.
"There's another reason why I'm here." Ravel said, blushing a little. "My family wanted to thank you for saving me."
"Is there a reason why?" Virgil questions.
"Well...I told my parents about you...the way you saved me from the Cie'th...they wanted to thank you..." Ravel told her.
Virgil then nods which he understands what Ravel told him and with that, she used her magic circle to teleport back into the Underworld.
Even though, Virgil knew that Rias won't go down without a fight since she doesn't want to go through with this by marrying Riser. He also knew that it's going to ugly real quick.
The next morning, Virgil, Koneko, and Asia were heading towards Kuoh Academy. Even though, Kuroka have change into a cat form so she can get to the Academy without being seen and not wanting the students getting any wrong ideas about him. Issei have met up with them as he began to explain about what happen to him last which they were surprised that Rias barged in his room, tried to have sex with him, but was stopped by Grayfia. Virgil then explain about last night as well. Issei was surprised that Ravel arrived in his house, warned him about her brother coming in the old school clubroom today. As they were heading school, Issei was getting sucker punched by Matsuda and Motohama, knocked him down to the ground.
"ROT IN HELL, TRAITOR!" Motohama yelled furiously.
"Sorry?" Issei asks surprisingly. "Isn't it a little early for you guys to get mad?"
"IM'MA KILL YOU, BITCH!?" Matsuda yelled. "MIL-TAN A GHOUL LIKE HELL, SON! I KNOW ANDRE THE GIANT WHEN I SEE THAT SHIT DANGLED!?"
"Um Issei, is there something you're not telling them?" Virgil questions, raised his eyebrow.
"OH HE NEVER TOLD US THAT MIL-TAN WAS DRESSED UP LIKE A PRINCESS! HE ASKED IF WE'RE MAGICAL!?" Motohama told him angrily."
"Come on, it's not my fault you didn't wanna piece of that." Issei said with his dull smile.
"HOW COULD YOU HOOK US UP WITH A DUDE!?" Matsuda retorts, clenched with Motohama and frightened when the two saw those cross-dressed men since last night.
"There was having a party with guys that dressed like little girls." Motohama explains with teary eyes. "I've never been into a room full of magical princess danks, it's not pretty."
"I've never been so scared of my live. That was cold, jack. We thought we were dead." Matsuda added with anger, approaching him.
With that, both Matsuda and Motohama were beating the living crap out of Issei which they were pretty angry for what he did. Virgil then sighed with annoyed, knew that this would happen as he spoke.
"Come on, we don't want to be late for school." Virgil told them.
Asia and Koneko nodded with agreement as they left Issei alone since neither of them don't want to be in the middle which Issei will have to set this one out.
Kuoh Academy
After school was over, Issei explain this situation to Kiba about last night which he told him that something was wrong with Rias. It was Virgil's turn to explain his situation last night, told him that Ravel have come to warn him about Riser coming today and the engagement.
"You're right, something is bugging her." Kiba agrees as he turned to Virgil. "And you're right, Rias is engaged with Rias. As far as I know, it was the House of Gremory drama."
"Surprising no one up to this point." Virgil said with dull expression.
"You think Akeno might know what's going on here?" Issei questions.
"She is her right-hand lady, if anyone would know, it's her." Kiba answered, scowled when they stopped.
"What is it?" Issei asks.
"Well, there is one thing I can think of what upset her." Kiba told him. "And Virgil was right about one thing, and it's pretty bad news."
Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club
When they arrived, both Issei and Kiba opened the door to see Koneko and Kuroka were sitting on the sofa while Akeno was standing right next to Rias while a woman named Grayfia was in front of her.
Grayfia is a beautiful young woman appearing to be in her early twenties with back-length silver hair that features a long braid on each side with small blue bows at the end while the rest is let down which ends in twin braids and silver eyes. She wore a blue and while French maid outfit with long sleeves and a white maid headband over her head with red lipstick as a cosmetic accessory.
'Damn, she's got strong magic within her.' Virgil thought with shock.
Issei noticed Grayfia was here as Rias spoke in her serious expression.
"Well, everyone's here, good." Rias said as she stood up.
"Milady, if you don't mind, may I have your permission to speak openly?" Grayfia asks, causing Rias to reject her offer when she wave her hand.
"Let's hear her our-"
Before Rias could finish her sentence, a fiery orange magic circle from behind Issei, Virgil, Asia, and Kiba. They looked at the magic circle glowing on the floor. Virgil knew that this magic circle belongs to the House of the Phenex as the circle then erupted in a column of flames that stood tall, sending the blast of heat everywhere. The man revealed himself as the flame disappeared.
He has an appearance of a tall and handsome young man in his early twenties with short blonde hair and dark blue eyes. He wore a burgundy blazer with gold embroidery on the right with matching pants and black dress shoes. Underneath his open blazer is a white dress shirt that is not fully buttoned, giving a slight view to his chest.
"And Riser has arrived in the human realm." Riser said with an arrogant smirk, turned to them. "I've come all this way to see you, my beloved Rias."
However, Rias gave him a hostile look on her face, unpleased of his arrival.
'So, this is Riser Phenex that Ravel have warned me about. But, from the looks of it, Rias really hate his guts.' Virgil mentally thought.
"Okay, who's this douche?" Issei questions, scowling.
"This gentleman is Lord Riser Phenex, he's a pure-blooded Devil of noble birth." Grayfia explains. "Third heir in line to the House of Phenex."
"And that means what?" Issei asks.
"He's also fiancé to the next House of Gremory." Grayfia answered.
"Fiancé to what? You're joking right?" Issei asks with disbelief.
"I am not. Lady Rias has been engaged to Lord Riser for quite some time now." Grayfia told him, leaving Issei shocked.
Virgil then look over his shoulder to face Rias, lookin at her reaction which it tells everything. She was glaring at him with her fist clench and trembling, and her eyes burned with disgust and anger. Looking back at Riser, he kept his arrogant smile on his face with a sense of triumph.
All of this were connected, Riser sent his peerage to kill Virgil, all of this for the engagement.
With that, both Rias and Riser then sat at the couch that was close to the windows while everyone was standing behind the opposite sofa. The atmosphere is still intense which it felt highly volatile as well, waiting for something to happened.
Riser then took a sip of tea from the teacup he was holding that was prepared from Akeno.
"Lovely. The tea prepared by my Rias' Queen is most delicious." Riser compliments.
"Thank you for the compliment, sir." Akeno thanked him with a bow, losing her cheerfulness, not that Virgil blamed her.
'What a fucking asshole!? No way twat face is gonna marry Rias.' Issei thought with anger.
Riser then began to play Rias' hair and blatantly feel her body which it was obvious that she's not enjoying it. Virgil was trying to keep his anger in check for literally beating him up.
"That's enough, Riser." Rias said with displeased tone, had enough as she stood up. "Let it go. Why don't you understand? I have no intention of ever marrying you."
"But my darling, Riser believes your family circumstances are still such that you cannot afford to be so selfish." Riser said with a shrug.
"I will not bring my family to ruin!?" Rias retorts firmly. "I have no intention of denying you your right to your name. However let me be clear, my husband will be my choice. "
"Remember, it's imperative for Devils to remain pure-blood. We're still recovering our numbers from the last war." Riser stated, caused her to turned away. "Both your father and Sirzechs decided on this arrangement with the future of Devils in mind."
"My father, my brother, and my whole clan made this decision because they are in too great a rush. For the final time, Riser." Rias said, turned to face him. "I will not marry you."
Riser then had enough as he then grabbed her chin with his right hand.
"For the final time, Rias. Riser bares the reputation of the House of Phenex." Riser said, scowled at her. " Smurching our good name is unacceptable."
Then Virgil have had enough as he then used his paradigm to activate ravager.
"Blizzaga: Snowstorm" Virgil then used his ice magic to summon the snowstorm as the snow began to swirl around them and the temperature was dropping, causing Kuroka, Rias, and her peerage started shivering in the cold when they try to cover themselves up.
"If you think that I'll sit by and have take Rias by force, you got another thing coming!?" Virgil shouts with anger.
"You dare to speak to me, boy?" Riser demanded with a glare.
"I dare, you oversize chicken wing!? Your the coward who never wanted to get your hands dirty. I find that pathetic." Virgil stated, causing Riser to snarl.
"That's enough." Grayfia shouts with her stern tone.
Caught off guard, both he and Riser turned their heads to see Grayfia standing there with a stern look on her face.
"My Lady Rias, Lord Riser. As you know, I am here by order of Sirzechs. Which means, there will be no disruption of peace." Grayfia reminds them.
Virgil backs down and cause the snow to stop as he then apologize out of respect which she accepts with a nod. Riser then backs down and then look at her with a smirk.
"When told such an ominous thing by one who is known as 'The Ultimate Queen'. Even Riser can be somewhat fearful." Riser admits, but Virgil wasn't convinced.
'That arrogant idiot doesn't know the meaning of fear. Only because he got a stick up his ass and high pride.' Virgil thought with a scowl.
"My anticipated there will be a conflict of some sort. As such, he has assigned me a last resort should the communication breaks down." Grayfia informed them.
"Yes, of course he did." Rias comments with her arms crossed. "Would you care be a little more specific?"
"If my lady insists on putting her personal preferences above those of her family, she is to settle via a Rating Game with Lord Riser." Grayfia told her, leaving her speechless and shocked.
Luckily for Virgil, he already knew about the Rating Game thanks to Ravel as Isse spoke.
"Wait, what's a Rating Game?" Issei asks with confusion. "That's sounds familiar. Oh yeah, Sona mentions something like that before, didn't she?"
"It's a game noble Devils play with each other." Kiba explains. "Long story short, they and their servants compete in battle to determine who wins."
"Like the Chess thing?" Issei inquires.
"Exactly, it's the reason we have individual powers that are inspired by what we called 'Evil Pieces'. In order to play the Rating Game." Akeno told him seriously.
"Okay, that's good to know." Issei said rhetorically.
"Riser has played through numerous Rating Games and has scored several wins for himself." Riser stated with an arrogant smirk, leaving her annoyed. "Unfortunately, my inexperience bride has never even qualified for an official game."
"He knows only mature Devils are allowed to participate so it's not as if she's had much opportunity." Akeno told him.
"So, you're saying we're at a disadvantage?" Issei questions shockingly.
"We've got more to worry about than that." Koneko said seriously.
Riser then turned his attention to the group and scanned them. Asia got nervous and hid behind Virgil, causing him to scowl at Riser.
"Rias, I have to ask, is this adorable group the extend of your servants? They're all you have?" Riser asks.
"All of them except me and Kuroka are part of her peerage." Virgil answered.
"He's right, all of them except Virgil and Kuroka are my servants, why?" Rias questions, causing Riser to burst with laughter.
He then snapped his fingers and a magic circle of the Phenex symbol appeared before erupting in a column of flames. Out of the flame stood a large group of girls that appeared to range from pre-teens to young adults. Almost all of them were wearing different and unique outfits of their own, ranging from causal to erotic.
"Riser has 15 pieces." Riser answered. "In other words, I have a complete set."
Virgil then scanned among the group of girls that stood before them, not surprised that Riser has a group full of girls, but to his surprise, he spotted four familiar servants among them.
"Xuelan. Siris. Yubelluna. Ravel." Virgil called each of their names and their heads peaked up upon hearing his voice and were equally surprise to see the white-haired l'Cie again. Riser took notice and glanced between the four and Virgil. He looked confused at first, but then his expression turn into a smirk and chuckled.
"Ah yes, that's right. You four were with him that night." Riser said, earned Virgil's attention.
"You knew about that night with the Cie'th?" Virgil asked.
"Knew about it. I was watching them." Riser admits with an arrogant smirk, making Virgil angry.
"Explain yourself." Virgil demands while drew his gunblade out of his holster. "If you utter a lie, it'll be your last."
Riser then flinched, knowing he won't get away for what he did, regained his composure.
"They were taking too long to come back home so I had my Familiar to go and scout for me." Riser informed with a smug smile. "Going back and forth from each fight, I thought those monsters were able to kill you, but what was upsetting was that my beloved Rias and her servants came to help you fight against those monsters. Even though, I wasn't impressed of their performance. But in the end, they knew their loyalty and won."
"What!?" Virgil shouts with anger. "So you just sit their and watch them fight for their lives? When we fight for our lives?"
"It's only fitting for a King to make sure his or her servants r-"
"I'm going to stop right there." Virgil interrupts with anger. "You should've come here and help your servants fight against the Cie'th, but you decide to do nothing and watch your servants, including your sister get themselves in danger. What of a brother leaving your sisters well-being when she's in danger?"
That got Riser angry, feeling insulted as he spoke.
"How dare you! You insult me for the second time and you draw your weapon against a noble? You truly do not know your place!" Riser snarled.
Save your empty threats, brat!" Virgil retorts. "You haven't the tongue for them. Also, you have no right to have your sister as your servant."
That shook everyone in a room for a bit, especially for Riser when he was slightly startled by the sudden outburst. Though, he got irritated for being called brat by Virgil. Riser then got angry as he then began to unleash his flames from hands as he was about to incinerate him, but Ravel got in front of Virgil, shielding him with a glare.
"Ravel? Get out of my way!?" Riser yelled his sister. "I'm going to incinerate this lowly-human."
"No, you should be thankful that Virgil saved me, Xuelan, Siris, and Yubelluna." Ravel retorts back.
"Riser is thankful, but he disrespect me." Riser argued.
"Oh, get over yourself!? You're the one who's disrespectful!?" Virgil yelled as Riser was about to threw his fireball at him. "Wateraga"
Virgil then used his water magic to extinguish the flames, making Riser a bit wet and even more angry.
"Why did you do that?" Ravel questions.
"Because he was about to attack us with his fireball." Virgil answered. You remind me of my cousin. I've been looking after her since 9 years ago."
That got Ravel blushed a bit when Grayfia reminds Riser about the warning she gave earlier. Rias knew that Riser won't stand a chance against Virgil since she how well he can fight as she spoke.
"Grayfia, tell my brother I agree to the Rating Game." Rias told her, leaving them shocked.
"I will inform him immediately." Grayfia said, leaving Riser chuckled.
"Riser, believe me when I say we will annihilate you." Rias told him with a scowl.
"I look forward to it, dear." Riser said as he and his servants gathered together along with Ravel. "Riser will see you at the game."
With that, Riser and his servants were consumed with flames as the laugh have echoed. Grayfia then turned to Rias as she spoke.
"Ten days, I think we can all agree that's fair." Grayfia told her.
"You sure?" Rias asks.
"Considering your youth and lack of experience, and Lord Riser's prowess, I've decided that assigning a handicap would be appropriate." Gryafia explains.
"As mush as it pains me to admit it, I think you maybe right." Rias agrees reluctantly. "Extra time to train will be very useful for all of us. Thanks, I accept the offer."
Grayfia nods as Virgil then spoke.
"Grayfia, could I ask you a favor?" Virgil asks, earned a nod from her. "Could you check if there's any loopholes in the Rating Game system that would allow an outsider to participate."
"I'll look into it. Anything else?" Grayfia asks, caused Virgil to shook his head. "Very well, I shall now take my leave."
With that, Grayfia then used her magic circle to teleport back into the Underworld to inform Sirzechs. Virgil then turn to face Rias and her peerage.
"Alright listen up, Kuroka and I will come with you guys on your training trip. If that was the case that I can't help in the match, the least I can do is to help your training." Virgil told them.
"Thank you, Virgil." Rias thanked him gratefully. "But, if you don't mind me asking, why are you doing this for us?"
"Let's just say that I don't agree with forced marriage." Virgil answered. "Also, that bastard used his servants as tools, including his own flesh and blood. I want to personally beat his ass and show him the power of the l'Cie."
Rias gave him a nod with an agreement as Virgil then call his adopted family about this situation.
That's it for the 11th chapter.
