[A.N. Please remember to Review after you read the chapter. Also read the Author Note at the end, it is Very Important]
A True Devil
Chapter 5 – Riser
Previously on A True Devil
"Yes" Layla said with a small smile. "But mine is much larger than the ones you see in the forest these days" Layla said looking down at her appearance. "Well, we should get going" Kai said creating a magic circle below the three of them. "See you on Monday" Kai said as they three vanished from the room. Those still there were in part shock. "How does someone tame a hydra?" Akeno asked Rias who just shook her head. "I have no idea, but to be able to do something like that she must be incredibly powerful" Rias said sitting down. 'Just who are those people in Kai's peerage' Rias thought.
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Now
~ After School ~
Occult Research Clubroom
The weekend went by quickly and it was now Monday afternoon since the final bell had rung. 'Agh I knew I shouldn't have drunk to much' Kai thought as he groaned because of the massive headache. 'Note to self, never drink with Erigon and Tiamat ever again' he noted as he made his way to the clubroom in the old school building. Once inside he noticed that no one was there yet "Don't think they would mind if I took a nap" Kai muttered as he lay down on one of the couches. He took out his phone to message Layla to come to the clubroom in half an hour and bring aspirin. After getting comfortable while holding one of the pillows Kai fell asleep.
About 10 minutes later Rias and Akeno arrived at the clubroom. "So this is where he was, why is he asleep?" Rias asked looking at the sleeping Kai. "Just let him sleep, he looks kind of cute" Akeno said with a slight blush on her face. Over the next few minutes the rest of the members arrived. Koneko had taken the seat on the couch opposite Kai while Asia sat beside her. Issei was standing since his seat was currently occupied while Kiba leaned against the wall. Rias stood up so she could look at everyone. "There is something that I need to tell you all" she said with her head lowered slightly as she got everyone's attention.
"The truth is that I…" Rias was not able to finish when a magic circle appeared on the ground. This one was orange which the others didn't recognise where Rias just glared at it. Flames started to erupt around the markings heating up the room. When the flames died down and the magic circle vanished in its place stood a tall handsome man with short blonde hair and dark blue eyes. He wore a dark red jacket with matching pants, black dress shoes, and below his jacket was a white shirt which wasn't completely buttoned up as the top one was open showing off some of his chest. "It has been such a long time since I was in the human world" the man said looking around when his eyes landed on Rias.
"Riser, what are you doing here?" Rias said with spite to the blonde haired man who just smiled. "Why aren't you happy to see me, I have come to take you back to the underworld my dear" Riser said as he placed a hand on Rias's shoulder playing with some of her hair. "Ok, who is this douche?" Issei asked pointing at Riser who glared back at him. A red magic circle appeared to the side where Riser been and Grayfia now stood in its place. "I can answer that" Grayfia said as she looked around the room, when they landed on Kai, who was still sleeping, her eyes widened slightly but she quickly put her emotionless mask back on.
"That gentleman is Lord Riser Phoenix, he is the third son of the Phoenix clan a pure blooded devil. He also happens to be Lady Rias's fiancé" Grayfia explained making everyone's eyes widen. "WHAT!" Issei yelled as he looked at Riser who new hatred. 'This dude it Rias's fiancé' Issei thought glaring at the man. A few minutes later Koneko had moved from her seat since Riser had taken it with Rias beside him. He was currently playing with Rias's hair in one hand while holding a cup in the other. "This tea made by your Queen is excellent" Riser complimented. Akeno with a fake smile bowed slightly "Thank you very much" she responded as she filled up his cup.
"Stop! I already said that I won't marry you Riser" Rias said as she stood up pushing Riser's hands off her. "But my dear, it has already been decided" Riser said. Zzzz the sound of light snoring caught Riser's attention. "You servant has no manners Rias, why is he asleep?" Riser asked annoyed at the sleeping Kai. "He isn't my servant, he is also a King like us" Rias said making Riser's eyes widen slightly and then scoff. "Please, he doesn't have the power of his high class devil, so who is he" Riser said slightly annoyed. "I'm telling you…" Knock. Knock. Knock. Rias was interrupted again by someone knocking on the door.
"Where you expecting anyone?" Grayfia asked and Rias shook her head. "Yes, come in" Rias said and the clubroom door opened. "Pardon the intrusion" Layla said once she was inside closing the door behind her. "Layla, what are you doing here?" Rias asked ignoring Riser who seemed annoyed. "Kai asked me to bring some aspirin for him" Layla said holding up the packet. "Oh I see" Rias said when she felt Riser's hand leave her shoulder. Riser walked to Layla until he was standing in front of her and took her hand then kissed it. "And who might you be beautiful?" Riser said looking at Layla who raised an eyebrow.
"Layla Elcott, and you are?" Layla said with no emotion in her voice. "My name is Riser Phoenix and how about we get to know each other" Riser said with a smile on his face. "How can you flirt with someone in front of your fiancé" Issei said glaring at Riser who turned to face him. "I have no need to explain myself to the likes of you" Riser said as he now put a hand on Layla's waist pulling her close. "Would you release me" Layla said as she looked at Riser who frowned slightly. "Excuse me" he said and Layla pulled out of Riser's grip and began walking to the other side of the room.
'How dare she disrespect me in such a way' Riser fumed as he took a step forward and his hand out to grab Layla when someone caught it. "That is far enough" it was Kai who said this and he pushed Riser away. "All your talking has woken me up" Kai said as he yawned. "Damn, and I have a massive headache" Kai complained when Layla held out her hands, in one was a glass of water and the other was a white tablet. "Ah thank you" Kai said taking the two then placed the glass on the table. "So what's going on while I was asleep" Kai asked sitting up properly so he could look at everyone.
Riser was about to respond to Kai's actions when Grayfia decided to make the first move. "We were discussing the engagement between Lady Rias and Lord Riser" Grayfia explained to Kai who just nodded. "So you must be Riser Phoenix" Kai said to Riser who puffed his chest out slightly. "So you have heard of me" he said and Kai turned away. "Not at all" he said then turned to Rias. Riser's face faulted for a moment and he then glared at Kai's head. "I didn't know you were engaged Rias, but you're only in high school, isn't that too young" Kai asked and Rias shook her head. "The families decided it" she said with a sigh.
"Who are you boy?" Riser asked Kai who turned to face him. "Why would I tell a stalker like you" Kai said confusing the others. "Stalker, what are you talking about?" Riser said making Kai raise an eyebrow. "I'm talking about that chicken that was watching us a week ago from the window" Kai said pointing outside. "It's not a chicken, it's a phoenix" Riser said then stopped talking when he realised his mistake. "Hn" Kai voiced with some humour. "You were watching me" Rias said as she took a step backwards. "How dare you" she said glaring at Riser. "What I do is none of your concern Rias, especially when it concerns things that belong to me" Riser said walking towards Rias.
"She doesn't belong to you" Issei said as he stepped in between the two. "Issei" Rias whispered as she looked at Issei's back. "This doesn't concern low class devils like you" Riser said looking at Issei. "I don't care" Issei said holding his ground. "Rias, I will be taking you back even if I have to burn all of your servants" Riser said as he started to create a fireball in his palm. "YOU LEAVE THEM ALONE!" Rias screamed as she ran in front of Issei to protect him.
Clap. Clap. Clap. All eyes turned to Kai who was casually sitting on the couch clapping at the scene in front of him. "Wow, very original, you don't get what you want so you use force, how childish" Kai said looking at Riser who glared back. "Who do you think you are, a low class devil like you speaking to me like that" Riser said turning to Kai. "Excuse me" Kai said raising an eyebrow. "Rias, you said this boy was a King, please how can someone this weak be a King" Riser said pointing to Kai while looking at Rias. "Weak" Kai muttered as he lowered his head. "Pathetic" Riser said looking to Kai.
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Grayfia who was standing had wide eyes 'Oh no this is bad' she thought as she listened to Riser insult Kai when the latter lowered his head. "Lord Riser, stop" Grayfia said taking a step forward. "Very well, if the strongest Queen says even I get scared. You hear that boy luck just saved you" Riser taunted looking down at Kai "No Lord Riser, I'm asking you to stop for your own safety" Grayfia said still cautious since Kai's head was still down. "Grayfia, don't get involved" Kai said as he slowly raised his head to look at Riser. Grayfia gulped slightly then bowed her head. "Yes Lord Kai" she said her head lowered.
'If Grayfia is bowing to Kai, then who is he?' Rias thought as she watched Kai raise his head. Suddenly the air started to feel think and the pressure of the room sent everyone down to their knees including Grayfia, the only ones unaffected were Kai and Layla. "You dare question my honour as a King" Kai said as he released some of his power sent chills up everyone's spines. "You insult me with your words and even disrespect my name" Kai said darkly and how the pressure in the room is making it hard for the others to breathe. "If you ever speak to me like that again I will not waste a moment's thought to kill you where you stand. Am I understood?" Kai said looking at Riser who nodded. The pressure disappeared instantly which let everyone breathe again.
"Glad you understand, now can I please have some of that tea it smells wonderful" Kai said with a smile on his face. Those who weren't still shaking sweatdropped at the quick change in personality. "Thank you" Grayfia said to Kai who just waved his hand. "Na, it's alright, as long as it doesn't happen again" Kai said where Grayfia nodded. After a few minutes everyone was seated again while Asia was still shaking and Koneko had wide eyes.
"Lord Sirzech has come up with an ultimatum" Grayfia said looking at Rias who looked confused. "Brother did. What is it?" she asked and Grayfia nodded. "That this matter can be decided via a rating game" Grayfia said making Rias's eyes widen and Riser get a smile. "HA! A rating game" Riser said with a slight laugh. "Unlike my young bride here who hasn't competed in any rating games before, I have played in many of them" Riser said with a grin. "I will not lose to you Riser" Rias said glaring "Are these all of your servants?" Riser said and made sure not to indicate to Kai or Layla.
"Yes, and your point is?" Rias said watching the smirk appear on Riser's face. "How do you intend to beat me with so few servants when I have a complete set" Riser said raising his hand. On the floor the same orange magic circle appeared, this time once the flames died down there stood 15 girls. Issei's eyes looked like they were about to pop out of his head. "This bastard has a peerage and it's full of beautiful chicks, why can't I be like this guy" Issei said while he cried.
"Rias, is there something wrong with your servant, he was looking at me and then started crying" Riser asked and Rias pinched the bridge of her nose. "No it's just that his dream is to have a harem" Rias explained and all the girls in Riser's peerage got a look of disgust on their face while Kai and Layla raised an eyebrow. "Disgusting" one of the girls said looking at Issei who was still sobbing. "With the way your servants are only your Queen would put up a decent fight. I know, I will give you 10 days to train before the match" Riser said looking at the others in Rias's peerage.
"Are you giving me a handicap" Rias asked annoyed. "You should accept it" Kai said as he took a sip from his tea. "What?" Rias asked and Kai nodded. "I agree with bird, you would need that time to train because even I can see that you all would lose" Kai explained. "Bird" Riser muttered but didn't say anything more to Kai. "That is unless you think you can beat me without it" Riser said with a smirk. "No I'll take it and I'll blow you away Riser" Rias said glaring at Riser who chuckled. "But when you lose, we will be married that day" Riser said watching Rias nod. "Fine" she agreed then looked to Grayfia.
"I'll tell Lord Sirzech you have agreed to the arrangement" Grayfia said nodding. "Also bird" Kai said to Riser who turned to face him. "Why is your sister in your peerage?" Kai asked looking at the blonde girl in a pink dress her hair tied in twin tails. "What did you call my brother" the girl said making Kai raise an eyebrow. "Ravel, it's ok" Riser said trying to calm his sister down much to the surprise of his peerage. "It was my family's idea, see you in 10 days Rias" Riser said looking to Rias and then turned to Kai who narrowed his eyes as Riser and his peerage vanished through the circle.
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Silence filled the room "Well he sure was something" Kai finally said then looked down at Issei. 'He is still sulking over that bird' Kai thought. "By the way Fifi" Kai said talking to Grayfia using her nickname much to everyone's surprise. "Yes Lord Kai" Grayfia said not showing her embarrassment about the use of the pet name. "Tell Zech that I will be watching the rating game as well" Kai said seeing Grayfia's eyes widen slightly. "Of course" she said and left through a magic circle.
"Kai, who are you really?" Rias asked Kai who just raised an eyebrow. "No telling" he said looking away making the others want to fall on the floor. "So anyway, we should get going" Kai said standing up. "Wait, aren't you going to come with us?" Rias asked with some hope. "You want me to train you?" Kai asked and Rias nodded. "No way, ask someone else" Kai said turning away from her. "Besides, you would die if I did, maybe in a few centuries but now don't waste my time" Kai said with seriousness. "Alright, see you in 10 days" Kai said with a smile then left the room with Layla behind him.
Rias stood there in silence 'Who the hell is he' Rias thought angrily as she sat down. "I can't believe that you are engaged to that man" Issei said making Rias look up. "There's no way I'm letting that happen" he declared as he raised his left hand making the boosted gear appear. "Looks like we agree on something pervert" Koneko said making Issei's smile falter. "I'm in" Kiba said looking to Rias who just smiled back. "Thank you, we will win" Rias said with determination. "But what about Kai?" Asia asked making the others look at her. "He can look after himself" Rias whispered but the others caught it. 'Now I need to make some plans about where we can train' Rias thought.
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~ Until the Next Chapter ~
NEW CHAPTER
So I didn't get any reviews for the last chapter so I don't know if you liked it or not. Anyway this chapter is based around Riser as you can see I also wanted to have Kai show a tiny [And I mean TINY] bit of his powers. So there has been some more development in the characters but I didn't focus on Kai's peerage in this one.
For the next chapter I need to know if I should include the training that happens or skip to the rating game. I want the result to be the same with Riser winning so should I include the rating game or should I move to the engagement party already. If so should Issei be other one to defeat Riser or should Kai do it. I really want some reviews for this chapter please.
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