Devil of Twilight Chapter 2
Roxas's POV
I woke up in the clubroom and I slept there until I could be enrolled at the school. It had been a week since I landed in this world. A week since I killed Sora, Riku, and DiZ and almost died if it wasn't for Rias. There was still the possibility of Organization 13 coming after me. I got up summoned my Keyblades and took a few swings in my heart. It seemed this Evil Piece didn't remove or stunt any of my power. It was good as I basically got a free revive without too many drawbacks thus far. I went to the Club's Bookcase and decided to pick a book and actually found a journal. I decided to read it as it was titled Peerage Journal so maybe it could help me see about Rias' intent.
Entry #1:I got my Evil Piece Set today and I couldn't be any happier as my dream is to participate and become a rating game champion. Sadly this news had to be soured by another. I'm being forcefully engaged to Riser Phenix. I luckily have some time in years to actually finish High School and College but time is of the essence. I MUST find peerage members who will be my closest friends to stop this marriage. I want to marry out of love, not duty.
Entry#2: The Peace between us Devils, and the Angels and Fallen Angels is quite brittle. I can't believe I'm resorting to this disgusting tactic but I must. A Fallen Angel was found lately and I don't know if she is here on official business by her leader. Meanwhile, I contacted my brother who is one of our Leaders, but I sadly didn't receive any news. I fear that she asked the Pervert Issei Hyoudou out on a date and may kill him to make sure no one recruits him and his Sacred Gear. The worst part about this is that until I can gather evidence of her wrongdoing...I have to let Issei die for it and then save and recruit him. I can't interfere in case of official business here but I also can't really tell him not to go see her without making even more suspicions. I shall have my familiar give Issei a flyer just to make sure I can get there but if I don't make it in time then...I can only hope he may forgive me as my hands were tied.
Entry #3: I got myself a new Peerage member in Roxas who just happened to be dying there instead. Luckily Issei didn't die but he must be traumatized or hospitalized. Roxas is quite broody and it is like he has no actual emotions. He seems to mimic them but I actually used a rune to be safe to see if he was a Psychopath or Sociopath and the results were negative while he slept. It seems that he may indeed be missing his heart and not the organ but an important piece of him. What happened to Roxas and who would harm such a quiet if broody cinnamon bun?I read through all this and I was a bit surprised about her being forced but at least Rias wasn't a total schemer or liar. Her hands were forced on the matter and she hated what she did. I agreed with her but sadly I could remember times when I was in the Organization where these kinds of despicable moves were needed. If I remember correctly, Issei was one of the perverts from a week ago who began to be extremely jealous of me. It made sense now but I also had a bit more context on the matter as I sat on the couch and put the journal down on the matter as it was clear that she would know I read it if I asked her and I would about that wedding. She technically didn't lie to me as this matter seemed to be more personal to her than the peerage but it couldn't hurt to be sure.
Rias walked into the room with her form as she greeted me.
''Hello, Roxas. How are you today? I finally managed to enroll you in the school. I hope you'll be happy and also. You will finally meet the other two members of the peerage soon. I hope that is okay with you?'' Rias asked me as I nodded and answered her.
''That is fine Rias. I'm gonna say sorry in advance but...you left this in the bookcase and I think it didn't belong there. I read as I thought the title would help me learn about my duties as a Devil.'' I said as she was surprised. Sileen reigned for a bit before she spoke again.
''So you read it? I assume you have questions? I'm sorry but this matter was a bit personal so I thought...'' Rias tried to say and I interrupted her and spoke up.
''I know and I also know you didn't leave it there on purpose. I only wanted to ask since it mentioned rating games with peerages in it and considering I joined yours, I thought I may need the pieces of information.'' I explained as she seemed to relax more as she explained.
''Yes, as you already read. I'm already engaged to someone I hate called Riser Phenex. He is a womanizing dirtbag and normally I would have the time to get to college but I heard that he has been pushing the wedding for a while now. Since I can't participate in Rating Games yet, the clause would be to settle the matter if I still disagree with a Rating Game. If I won, my terms of canceling the contract would be null and void.'' Rias explained as I nodded, she may not be there for Rating Games but she could still pull a private one so to speak. I then asked another question.
''Sorry but was there a time frame for when this wedding should take place? If he is pushing it when you should have until college then he is breaking his part of the deal right. Sure this can be used to cancel the said contract?'' I asked as Rias seemed a bit flabbergasted before she smiled and hugged me insanely fast as she spoke up.
''ROXAS! You genius! It is written in the contract as she pulled the contract and made me read the part.
''The clause for the Union of Rias Gremory to Riser Phenex is this. Rias will be given until she finishes High School and College before the wedding can happen. Should she still be against this Union, She can Challenge the Groom to be, Riser Phenex in a Private Rating Game where if she wins, she gets the authority and power to cancel this marriage.''
Zeoticus Gremory, Father of Rias Gremory
Ronald Phenex, Father of Riser Phenex
Contract sealed and approved by Sirzechs Luficer, one of the Maous.
It was written clear as day, and I couldn't help but smile as Rias spoke again. She seemed to be so happy that I could swear I saw her bounce around a bit.
''There, the moment he shows his stupid arrogant mug, I can show this to the mediator and cancel it as he has been pushing for it much. I'm free and it is all thanks to you Roxas!'' Rias beamed as I smiled and said my piece.
''Your welcome.'' I said.
Somewhere in the night, A spiky brown-haired boy's corpse was found. His head was severed from his body as he was tied to street light. He had massive lightspear sticking out of his body as a man with a fedora muttered something under his breath.
''Dammit Raynare...! You died to this and he wasn't a challenge. Well, who would have though that the wielder of the Boosted Gear would be this pathetic... Now is it even worth waiting for the nun?'' The man said before vanishing into the night leaving some black feathers as he flew away.
