Hey there guys, sorry for not updating soon, but with IRL, it been hard on me, but it time for the show, as the battle between Riser and Rias is coming.
So sit back and read the story, enjoy.
Everyone is so tense on the upcoming battle with Riser, with Hakuno, training they wonder how different there first battle will be.
Rias is sure that they will win this time, after all her Goshuji-sama help her a lot.
Saji is really feeling tense, even though he is not in the Rating Game, he just can't help but wonder what will happen.
Sona is certain that Rias will win this time, after see there training, Riser has no change against them.
Gundam 09 told Gasper not to tell anyone of the character in the game he gave him, as he told before, no spoilers.
Xenovia, Rossweisse, and Gasper, know what happen at Rias first Rating Game, they where excited to see how this one will turn out.
Tsubaki grab the remote and press play as the screen turn on.
Chapter 4: - Crimson Haired Servant IV -
Part 1
- Hakuno's POV -
Kuoh Academy.
YAWN
Covering my mouth, I inhaled deeply as tiredness and drowsiness entered my system.
It is currently 11:30 at night. The Rating Game between the Gremory Team and Phenex Team has been decided to be held exactly at 12 midnight.
Let it be known that I'm not a Nocturnal type of person. Though this past months I've been busy late at night due to my "duty" that I brought upon to myself, 11:30 at night is my curfew.
Yeah that's the time when I hit the sack and let the Goddess of Sleep caress my tired body with her hymn of somnus.
But since this the first time that Rias, my [Caster] will be fighting in a Rating Game, a competition between two Devils with a peerage, as her [Master] it is my duty to give some moral support to my one and only member of my peerage and her peerage members.
Rias smile hearing that her Goshuji-sama came to see her off before going home.
We are currently inside the Occult Research Club, having our last strategy meeting before the "unofficial" game starts. It is called unofficial since Rias is not mature enough to enter an official game. Aside from us, Grayfia is also present inside since she will act as the game's supervisor.
The Gremory maid inform us that the battlefield will be a replica of the school so that gives my [Caster] and her peerage an edge against Riser who never visited it properly. The theme of the game will be a battle royal, so the only way to win is to take out Riser.
"Okay guys this will be our last strategy meeting. For the past 10 days while you were vigorously training-"
Everyone except Grayfia shivered upon hearing the "vigorously training" part.
Issei and Saji understand those word, "vigorously training", very well, he hope that in the future that they will not have to go through hell again.
"-I manage to watch Riser's matches over and over again and found ways to combat his peerage and something ridiculous that even I can't believe it."
Pinching the bridge of my nose, I stared at their confused looks.
"Turns out that I wasted so many hours just to find out that he is some arrogant man with high regeneration and some pyrokinetic abilities."
"Are you saying that he has a weakness?"
Issei asks me in shock as he stood up from his couch. Everyone except the Gremory's maid had looks with letters "NANI!?" written in bold on their faces.
"Issei, everyone has a weakness. Even the current Satan of the Underworld has a weakness."
My eyes then hovered at Grayfia who only gave me a raised eyebrow.
"Oh yeah that one I agree." Rias said knowing full well what he ment.
"And besides, Riser's peerage, every last one of them, will gather together in a single spot, all in one place."
That's the conclusion that I come up with after several days of painstakingly gluing my butt on a chair as I review Riser's matches tapes even when I already found out that he is not tough as what the others perceived him to be.
"First let's start with Riser himself. He prefers fighting at distance using long range attacks, in this case his flames which means that he is uncomfortable fighting in close quarters. Even so, I suggest that you not to get too close with him. His flames, I admit, packs a lot of power that he would use it as a close quarter weapon to counter any melee combat experts and practitioners."
"So that means the only people who can currently fight him are me and Akeno."
Nodding in agreement with Rias' assessment, I continued.
Rias smile, happy that her Goshuji-sama agree with her.
"That's right. In this scenario I would advise the "King vs King" approach. I know you wanted to smack his face, Rias. Also since Asia is a support type it would be best if she sticks with you. Asia you will be responsible for supporting all of your teammates with your ability, I know that it's a hard task but I know you can do it. "
"Of course! I am itching to stomp him to the ground."
Rias says with confidence in her voice. Her chest puffed proudly forward showing that she is assured with her abilities. I couldn't agree more.
"That right other me, show that fried chicken who boss." Rias said with determination.
Everyone could not help but smile at her determination.
"Y-Yes!"
Although stuttering, the young Devil nun seems to be determine.
Good.
"Second is about his peerage. As a member of the Phenex Clan, each one of them have their basic abilities boosted with fire and wind magic. First is Riser's Queen, Yubeluna. So far she is the strongest member of his peerage who seems to specialize in exploding fire magic or sorts, and she has a tendency to go for the enemy [Queen], probably some issue proving she is the strongest [Queen]. She also prefers doing sneak attacks so be careful."
"Then I'll take the "Queen vs Queen" approach and be the one to take her out, ufufufu."
Crackled lightning began to dance around her fingertips, Akeno made a soft giggle with closed eyes.
Those who know Akeno know full well what she is going to do.
"Next are his [Rook]s Isabela and Xuelan. Isabela's fighting style revolves on unorthodox boxing but she will throw a kick when the situation needs it. On the other hand, Xuelan uses Kung Fu and relied mostly on kicks. Knocking them out is your top priority Koneko-chan."
"...Understood."
Even with stoicism plastered on her cute face, I can see the glint in Koneko's eyes while flexing her small knuckles.
Koneko crack her knuckles, her other self will show them that she is not weak as she look.
"Next are Karlamine and Siris, Riser's [Knight]s. From the tapes, it seems that Karlamine loves to fight her opponents one on one and happens to have small things for swords while Siris is the opposite. She will gang up on the opponent if she is ordered to. You will handle them Yuuto."
"You can count on it."
Yuuto placed his right hand over his chest with chivalry. Yeah, a knight indeed.
Kiba watch closely, let see how much of a knight he is in this world.
"Next are his [Pawn]s; Ile and Nel, Ni and Li, Marion and Burent, and Shuriya and Mira. They move in teams of two or more so be careful. Also even they are [Pawn]s they can be a pain if they [Promote] to [Queen]s. Eliminating them is your goal Issei. You can unleash your err... monstrous technique on them but please don't overdo it, got it?"
The referred person only smile creepily with his hands and fingers twitching in the air as if he was grabbing something, mumbling to himself coherently. Seeing that lecherous glint in his eyes, it seems he didn't paid any attention to my plead.
Everyone know what "monstrous technique" Issei made, he really need to stop his perverted mind to come up with that stuff.
"Wait what do you mean by "monstrous" technique, did Ise-san created a powerful skill?"
Asia voiced out her surprise while the other looks at Issei with astonishment. Said boy is rubbing his nose while smirking. Oh if only they knew what the description monstrous really meant.
"Believe me Asia-chan, you don't want to know about it. Moving on... Riser's [Bishop]s; Mihae and Ravel. Mihae is best describe as a support type, and will support her comrades with long range fire magic. Ravel may not be the strongest of Riser's fighters but judging from the tapes it seems that she is the one who commands his troops. Also since she is Riser's sister, she has also high regeneration abilities."
"Wait you mean that Yakitori added his sister to his own harem?!"
A shocking Issei blurted out his surprise as his lower jaw hit the floor.
"I'm not surprised, considering that Riser's peerage had an attire that looks like they just got out of a fetish shop..."
"You got that right." Rias said
"It's True." Akeno Agree.
"While they may be good, he need to know that some people won't take him seriously." Sona Said.
Sigh, I meet a lot of people during my life but these girls were on another level. Nero's fashion sense is more better and acceptable than these people.
Gasper know who he was talking about, but blush after seeing her outfit, what kind of person show there underwear as art?
"Now last thing... we all know that many Devil nobles in the Underworld will watch this match and sadly most of them are rooting for Riser. That's why I want you all to demonstrate that they have underestimated Rias, that they have underestimated all of you. Work as a team and showcase your power."
I loudly said to them while displaying a powerful charisma. The response that I got is a loud defining roar of agreement with passion and determination, all doubt and fears are now gone in their faces and now only hope can be seen on them. I gotta hand it to my C Rank Charisma.
"Goshuji-sama's Charisma is really hot." Rias said with a smile and blush.
Akeno, Sona, Xenovia, and Tsubaki blush and nod with what Rias said.
Issei and Saji sited in the conner in despair mood, really still not liking him.
"It's almost time Ojou-sama. I suggest that you teleport to the battlefield right away."
Grayfia announced as she walks towards us.
"Then I'm counting on you guys. Good luck."
Since I'm not a participant of the game and knowing that the club room will be empty soon, I reached my hand at the door's handle ready to leave the room-
"W-Wait Goshujin-sama! I-I mean Hakuno-kun!"
THUD
Only for me to stumble on the floor. Turning my head towards Rias' who is now covering her mouth from her accidental slip, the members of her peerage became tense and stiff. Grayfia who is currently shifting her looks between me and her Ojou-sama with a raised eyebrow.
Rias blush after hearing this, she really hope that Grayfia did not hear her.
Sona sigh, how could Rias forget that Grayfia is in there with them, still she hope that she didn't hear her, because if she did, a riot will break in the underworld.
Somehow the maid's eyes have diminutive suspicion lurking under her blue irises. That aside, my [Caster] slowly walk towards me and...
CHUU
...Give me a kiss on the left cheek and then hurriedly with her blushing face, teleported away with her peerage out from the room, leaving a stupefied me and a stiffened maid.
Did she do it on purpose?
"Maybe I did Goushinji-sama." Rias tease, while forgetting what happen earlier.
Issei is still in the corner in a darker despair mood, Aisa try her best to cheer him up.
Rubbing my cheek with a hand as I mesmerize her soft rosy lips touching my face, Grayfia appeared before me, her icy orbs stared at me for a second before teleporting away.
For some reason, I can only hope that I'm not digging myself a grave.
Closing the door shut, I leave the club room.
Part 2
- Third Person's POV -
The moment they were teleported into their base room, which is the Occult Research Club room, the Gremory team sprang onto action as Grayfia continued the announcements.
Asia began to craft six little fairies using her [Twilight Healing] and distributed it to the other members while Rias created rings which she gave to the fighters on her team base on her [Power of Destruction], using their Caster Class Skill Item Construction. Koneko after receiving the said items then immediately dissipate her presence.
Sona is impress with Caster's class skills, to make Item with the powers of [Twilight Healing] and [Power of Destruction].
Koneko really like that [Assassin] class skill, she wish she could have it.
Issei, who is currently motivated to use his "secret weapon" is clutching his [[Boosted Gear]] with his right hand. Yuuto began to create a demonic blade while Akeno was, well licking her lips in excitement as images of Riser's [Queen] shouting in pain invaded her mind.
The alluring S&M fragrance around her make everyone to sweatdrop.
"Your really playing to much with your S&M stuff Akenko, you'll never find someone who will like that." Rias tease Akeno.
"Ara, are you teasing me Rias, because I think that a teasing fighting world."
"And what if it is?"
"Then I accept your challenge."
Everyone pretty much back away from this.
[Now's the time for the commencement of the battle. Also, this match will continue till dawn in the humans time. So without further ado, let the Games begin!]
Right as Grayfia finishes announcing the beginning of the Rating Game.
RING
The school bell rings... And the hunt begins.
Part 3
As Issei heads towards the gymnasium, he was confronted by Riser's servants, his [Rook], Xuelan, and [Pawn]s, Mira, Ile and Nel.
Since these girls loves to gang up on somebody who they deem weak, they launch an attack on Issei all at once. Seeing the Gremory [Pawn] struggle with his life evading their attacks, they have assumed that they can take him down.
If only that assessment was true enough...
"Stay where you are and let me kick you!"
Xuelan shouted as she was throwing kicks one after another at the self-declared super pervert who manages to doge and block every single attack with ease.
CLANK
"What's up with this [Pawn]?!"
Issei is confuse by this. "What is with me, is this the power of [Berserker] class?"
Gundam 09 decide to explain it to him. "It like this, your a[Rook], without promotion."
Issei is shock by this, he has a strength of a [Rook]without promotion, who knew that [Berserker] class is this strong.
The blue haired Mira shouted in rage as she swing her wooden staff covered in flames at Issei who block her attack with his gauntlet. She then found herself being thrown in mid-air as the boy push her back with a single swipe of his arm.
"Nel!"
"Got it!"
The turquoise haired twins Nel and Ile rushed at the exposed back of the Gremory [Pawn] with their chainsaws covered in flames only to be single-handily sent back with a mighty left hand swipe, forcing the twins to step back further.
CLANK
"What's wrong with him? Why is he exhibiting such strength like a [Rook]!?"
"This is ridiculous!"
As the four peerage members of Riser stared at Issei with disbelief upon seeing the boy's fighting prowess, unknown to them the effect of Mad Enhancement started to kick in within his system.
"Mad Enhancement, does that me I'll go mad?" ISsei asked.
"In a way, you'll be focus on the one the you desire most." Gundam 09 explain to him.
Issei had a good idea what that is and can't help but bot his pervert face on.
Koneko hiss at him, which he move a bit back.
HISS
The four females suddenly felt the shift of the atmosphere around the boy as the Gremory [Pawn] stood still, unmoving and rigid as a rock. Said boy then look up to the sky and suddenly opened his mouth wide, inhaling a deep breath and-
"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅!"
All the girls face went pale, all of their blood rushed towards at the sole of their feet.
Let it be known that under that disgruntled roar, Issei was literally shouting "Oppai!"
Everyone pretty much had there on though at Issei.
"Your the worst."
"Ara, I guess Issei will never change."
"Really, I really need to help your with that mind of yours."
Issei of course stay by the corner in despair.
Part 4
Yubelluna with all her revealing dress, was currently flying towards where Xuelan, Ile Nel, and Mira were currently at. She smiles as thoughts of enemies falling under her fire bomb ran across her mind only to be surprise by a disgruntling roar.
"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅!"
"What was that!?
"[Riser-sama's 1 [Rook] and 3 [Pawn]s retire.]"
Grayfia announced as her voice reverberated throughout the entire arena.
"What?"
Regaining her bearings from her shock and determining that the roar was coming from Xuelan, Mira Nel and Ile's direction, she flew fast, spreading her Devil wings in the air but soon opted to halt as she dodge an incoming lightning attack by hair strand.
SHUN
"My, my. You've got some nice reflexes Bomb Queen~."
"Ara, she does, maybe she need a nice wiping."
Everyone is still scared at Akeno S&M stuff, so they stay away from her.
Akeno said as she appeared right in front of Yubelluna, wearing a Miko outfit.
"Thunder Preistess. I was getting tired of waiting for you."
The Bomb Queen smirk in retaliation as she increased her Demonic Energy in which Akeno did the same in response. The Gremory [Queen] raised her left hand high in the air, releasing a wave of magical energy. The ring that was given to her by Rias was glowing brilliantly while her little green fairy dance around her.
SHING
Realizing the shift of the surrounding space around her, Yubelluna then look at the Gremory [Queen] whom she saw portraying a sadistic smile.
Akeno smile, having a feeling this attack will be a good one.
"Fufufu. Since this space is now under my control, will you dance for me Bomb Queen?"
CRACKLE
For all of her life, this was the first time Yubelluna saw herself being surrounded with numerous yellow magic circles from head to bottom.
All she can hear was the crackling sound of yellow and red lightning entering her entire body.
Akeno now had a lust expression on her face, to her that attack is so good, and it gave her new ideas on S&M stuff.
Part 5
At the Track Field...
[Riser-sama's [Queen] retire.]
"No way!"
"Impossible!"
"It can't be..."
"Surprise?"
All Riser's peerage were knock out from there stupor when they heard a male voice, assuming each of their own battle stance battle stance. From the forest the figure of the Gremory [Knight], Yuuto Kiba emerged holding a sword in right hand.
"That's what you get from underestimating your opponents."
"Rias Gremory's [Knight] I challenge you to a duel!"
"And here we go again." Kiba said, look at the screen to see how well he will do this time.
Karlamine declared to Kiba as she began to attack him.
KLANK
KLANK
KLANK
Both swordsman parried each others strike.
"Gotcha!"
Yuuto then sidestepped as he sense an incoming attack from Riser's other [Knight], Siris.
PSHH
Distancing himself from Siris, Yuuto manage to avoid a ball of fire cast by Ravel Phenex. Upon landing on his feet on the other side, the Gremory [Knight] find himself in a pincer attack from Riser's [Rook], Isabela and [Pawn]s Ni and Li.
PAK
BLOP
In a split second, Yuuto block Isabela's punch with the blunt side of his sword while a sudden force hit two of Riser's [Pawn]s in the face, sending them crashing in the nearby forest.
CRASH
"[Riser-sama's 2 [Pawn]s retire.]"
"...Yuuto-senpai."
"Koneko-chan!"
"You came at the right time Koneko, thanks."
"Your welcome Kiba-sempai."
Koneko greeted her fellow peerage member as her small feet landed on the ground. Despite the sudden appearance of the Gremory [Rook], Siris dashed forward with her blade swinging at Koneko at high speed. Seeing this, Yuuto then infused his sword and body with magical energy and instantly expelling the said energy from his feet.
"Mana Burst!"
SWIFT
SWOOSH
With a quick and clean swift, Yuuto manage to land a clean hit at Siris using his sword cloaked in [[Power of Destruction]]. The girl [Knight] dissipate in thin air.
[Riser-sama's 1 [Knight] retire.]"
The voice of Grayfia echoed once again the entire arena.
Kiba stared at the attack his other self use, so that is the power of a [Saber] class.
"Siris!"
"Tch."
Seeing their comrade retire from the game with one strike, the rest of Riser's peerage present in the Track Field gather together in one place. Yuuto then place himself beside Koneko who was clutching her fist infused with [[Power of Destruction]].
But before the opposing competitors made each of their moves, a deafening roar came in contact with their ears along with girlish screams inside the forest.
"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅!"
"KYAAHHH!"
"[Riser-sama's 3 [Pawn]s retire.]"
"The hell was that!?"
"..."
Sensing the approaching danger, Koneko then grab Yuuto and carried him like a paper bag as she pulled away from the area much to the Gremory [Knight]'s confusion and stupor, leaving the entire Riser's peerage to meet an err... opponent that is impossible to defeat.
"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅!"
"KYAAHHH!"
Activating Presence Concealment, the white haired petite [Rook] ran for dare life.
For her part, Koneko just wanted to retain the purity of her profound chest as long as possible. Small as they may be, she wasn't ready to lose these pure small mounds of hers to that raging hormonal monster.
Koneko punch Issei in the stomach a lot, she really hated that skill he use.
Part 6
"▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅!"
Riser Phenex stiffened up as his ears receive the undefined roar coming from the track field.
"[Riser-sama's 2 [Bishop]s, 1 [Knight] and 1 [Rook] retire.]"
"Bullshit!"
Rias smile at Riser cursing, he is now losing everything to him, he won't even have her.
The blond Phenex cursed hard from his throat as he heard Grayfia's announcement. The blond then felt something, some changes around him and the surrounding area.
"Infuriating isn't it?"
A familiar voice echoed from his behind.
"Rias."
"Riser."
The two [King]s of both peerages stood at the school building's rooftop. The atmosphere between them became dark and murky as both of them flare their Demonic Energy.
ZZNG
"I gotta admit Rias, I didn't expect this but-"
Large wings of fire emerge from Riser's back, the torrent of flames' intense heat began to distort the space as every oxygen in the air were sniffed out.
"-even with all of your peerage powers combined, you cannot defeat an immortal like me, RISER PHENEX!"
The blond roared as the his flames burned brightly like the sun.
"True. You may be an immortal... But my strength alone is enough to defeat you."
"HAHAHA! Don't make me laugh! You don't have any slight chance to defeat me Rias, so I'm giving you chance."
The descendant of the immortal and mighty Phenex then hovered in the air, looking down at the crimson haired girl with mockery.
"Admit defeat and marry me!"
TWITCH
CRACK
The whole school building and the entire arena began to shake, dusts and pebbles began to rise from the ground, and the trees began to sway.
Issei and Saji have a very scaring feeling that Riser is about to feel hell.
"You know Riser, the moment you allowed me to step here..."
Crimson hair shining brightly as it swayed in the foreboding air.
"The moment you mocked me with your words..."
A pair of black Devil wings popped out from Rias' back, raising her up from the ground.
"The moment you saw me as nothing but a breeding pig whore..."
Another pair of black Devil wings emerged from her back.
"WHAT THE!?" Everyone is pretty much surprise by this. Rias gain another pair of devil wings, but only members of the Lucifer clan gain more wings.
Gundam 09 know what they were thinking. "I don't know much about it my self, but it has something to do with the being a part of Hakuno peerage in my opinion."
Everyone though about what he said, it mite be true.
The Phenex blond widen his eyes in shock and disbelief.
"I already won."
The grounded earth began to crack, disheveling pieces of the dusted floor and uprooting several trees from their base.
"Allow me to repay you from the years of pain you inflicted on me..."
Heavy pressure enveloped the field. The burning flames of the all mighty Phenex began to cower.
"Let me show you my Noble Phantasm, my precious tool."
From the sky numerous red circles suddenly come into sight.
Power brought by destruction.
Ruling over the East.
Residing in the vast plains of the Underworld, Bael.
Called upon by the Crimson Ruin.
With sixty-six Legions under command.
Become the extinguishing light, Crimson Annihilation.
And the Underworld was bathed with crimson light...
And the t.v. turn off after that.
"OH COME ON, IT WAS JUST GETTING GOOD." Issei shouted.
"Well, you'll just have to wait for the next episode." Gundam 09 said.
Rias didn't care, she is smiling, know full well that Riser did not win against her.
And there you have it people, I won't be able to update on Saturday, because of work,so in the mean time, I hope you love this chapter, see yea.
