Misa entered her home late at night, the clock nearing 8 p.m.

The day had been exhausting, with commitments stretching well beyond the usual hours. By her side, her agent accompanied her, with Rem, in her form imperceptible to mortal eyes, trailing closely behind.

"See you tomorrow, Misa," the agent bid farewell with a wave.

"Sure, until then," Misa replied, her voice tinged with a hint of impatience.

Unlocking the door with her key, Misa noticed the silence that filled the room. "Where has everyone gone?" She murmured, looking around.

Quickly, she grabbed her phone and dialed Light. As soon as the call was answered, she said, "Light? It's me, Misa. I just got home. Oh, you're at the supermarket? I see... I'll take a shower while I wait for you. Oh, and... I love you~"

Hanging up the phone, she cast a mischievous glance at Rem. "Rem, how about helping me pick an irresistible look for when Light arrives?"

Rem let out an exasperated sigh. "This again?"

Misa pouted. "Of course! I have to stand out among so many rivals. I need to ensure I'm always at my best to catch my beloved's eye!"

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"Riser-sama, what will be your decision regarding the recent engagement breakup?"

Riser Phenex, in fact, a transmigrator who had taken over the body of Riser Phenex, cast a confident gaze at the seductive woman in front of him.

He was aware of the broken engagement. Having transmigrated from a world where the original story was an anime, he was familiar with Rias's intentions and also with Issei's.

However, a thought crossed his mind. 'Has my presence here triggered a series of unforeseen events?'

It was a legitimate question. Since his transmigration, two weeks had passed, and he had used this time to assess his new reality.

He found out that his supposed 'rival', Issei Hyoudou, was indeed dead. Moreover, another young man seemed to have taken Issei's place in Rias Gremory's group.

"Yubelluna, it's clear that I will accept," Riser declared with an air of dignity. "Why would I refuse? How could I yield before my own fiancée? Moreover, it will be an opportunity to demonstrate my superiority to the Devils who doubt me."

Yubelluna's eyes sparkled with admiration. "As expected of Riser-sama!"

[Light Yagami... The heir of the Amakawa Family. He seems to be a formidable opponent, especially against Devils. However, I'm not the impulsive and arrogant Riser of before. As a transmigrator, I know very well what should and shouldn't be done. I won't underestimate Light just because he's a reincarnated Devil. In the end, I will surpass him and claim Rias for myself, even if it's just to demonstrate my supremacy, not to mention, she's quite hot... Damn, when I saw her today, I realized I had underestimated how hot she could be in real life...]

Riser thought to himself, a cunning smile forming on his lips.

His confidence was fueled by the additional power he had gained since taking over Riser's body.

[Rias Gremory, just wait. In this life, you can only be mine! Hahaha, even if it's just to be a sex slave!]

What he didn't realize was the strange looks his peerage was giving him at that moment.

Meanwhile, at a supermarket...

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[The Heroines of Riser Phenex's Peerage have changed their attitude towards Riser Phenex. Riser Phenex lost 100 points of Fortune. You received 500 Destiny Points!]

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'So, Riser is now a transmigrator...'

Realizing Riser's inner thoughts and noticing the increase in points he gained thanks to Riser's revelations, a subtle and cunning smile formed on Light's lips.

With a mere thought, he accessed the List of Fortune's Chosen.

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[Ai Hoshino] 1,050 Fortune Points

[Misa Amane] 950 Fortune Points

[Yuki Rito] 160 Fortune Points

[Yuto Amakawa] 100 Fortune Points

[Kousei Arima] 150 Fortune Points

[Freed Sellzen] 200 Fortune Points

[Shoya Ishida] 110 Fortune Points

[Mana Nagase] 110 Fortune Points

[Akari Amasawa] 110 Fortune Points

[Gyaruko Matsuhara] 150 Fortune Points

[Kyo Sohma] 210 Fortune Points

[Tohru Honda] 150 Fortune Points

[Riser Phenex] 1,000 Fortune Points

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Within the list, Riser's name shone with an impressive amount of Fortune. Even after a recent loss of 100 points, he still surpassed most of the other 'Fortune's Chosen'. Only Ai Hoshino and Misa Amane were on par with him.

This was a game-changer for Light. Riser's vast amount of points indicated his exceptional luck...

'Speaking of which, Freed Sellzen is still confined in my Inner World. It will be interesting to visit him later and perhaps extract more points from him...' A malicious thought crossed Light's mind.

'By the way, there are still 13 Fortune's Chosen from whom I can collect points...' It was clearly a very large number of those chosen by Fortune.

Meanwhile, message notifications from Rias began to pop up on his device. Upon checking, he realized she had had a brief encounter with Riser Phenex. To annul the engagement, Rias's brother proposed a challenge: she would have to defeat Riser in a Rating Game.

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[The Fortune's Chosen, Riser Phenex, has appeared. The following mission options have been activated.]

[System Information:]

Option I: Subdue the Fortune's Chosen. The reward is 1,000 Fortune Points and 5,000 Destiny Points. Additional rewards will be calculated differently.

Option II: Kill the Fortune's Chosen. The reward is 1,000 Fortune Points and 5,000 Destiny Points. Additional rewards will be calculated differently.

Option III: Make the Fortune's Chosen cease to be the Chosen by Fortune. The reward is 1,500 Fortune Points and 7,500 Destiny Points. Additional rewards will be calculated differently.

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Reflecting on the system, Light had an epiphany. 'So, by interacting with the heroines I've already crossed paths with, they are also recognized by the system...'

However, this new revelation required a cautious approach. He chose not to make any immediate decisions. It was crucial to better understand this transmigrator before acting.

After all, Riser Phenex was no ordinary opponent. He belonged to a prestigious clan, and clashing with the Phenex Clan could bring undesirable consequences.

Without delay, Light bid the girls farewell, keeping the details to himself, and headed to school.

Upon arrival, he was greeted by Rias's radiant gaze. "Light!" She exclaimed, but realizing her excessive enthusiasm, especially in the presence of her sister-in-law, she quickly corrected herself with a forced cough. "Uh, as I mentioned in the messages, we will face Riser Phenex, my fiancé, in a Rating Game. I hope I can count on your help."

Internally, Rias was restless: 'Damn, I don't exactly know what's going on with that bastard, but he seems like a different person now; even worse than before...'

If it were before, it would be hard to believe, but many things had happened, especially since she began to hear the heart's voice of the Protagonists.

Light nodded in understanding. "I gave you my word, didn't I?"

Rias, unable to contain her joy, exclaimed: "That's wonderful!" Her face radiated gratitude and relief.

In her mind, she pondered: 'Even if Riser has become more powerful, he can't surpass Light.' A wave of relief enveloped her. 'Thank heavens, Light is on my side...'

The prospect of a grim fate under the rule of the new Riser terrified Rias. The mere idea of being subjugated by him made her skin crawl.

Grayfia Lucifuge observed the interaction between Rias and Light with piercing eyes. She was aware of the investigations concerning the young man. Sirzechs Lucifer had advised caution regarding Light, given the enigmatic aura surrounding him. Attempts to probe deeper into him proved fruitless, as if a barrier protected his secrets.

'Seeing him up close makes me understand Sirzechs-sama's concern...' Grayfia reflected, keeping her expression unchanged.

"When is the game?" Light inquired, seeking details.

"It's scheduled for next week," Rias informed.

"A whole week?" Light's impatience was evident. He was eager to resolve the situation quickly.

Rias sighed, "Yes, preparations for a Rating Game are extensive." Rias said. She too wanted this to end soon, but at the same time, she didn't, yet she dared not admit it aloud. She quickly asked afterward, "By the way, Light. My brother was interested in your special training room cards-"

Grayfia Lucifuge cast a piercing look at Rias, gently interrupting her, "Rias."

Rias, realizing her lapse, lightly laughed, swaying her scarlet red hair with a graceful motion. "Ah, my apologies, Grayfia-sama. I got carried away." She turned to Light, formally introducing them, "Light, this is Grayfia Lucifuge, one of the most respected among the Devils and my sister-in-law. And Grayfia-sama, this is Light Yagami. I believe you've heard of him."

Grayfia nodded, her eyes assessing Light with restrained curiosity. "Yes, Rias has told me about you, Light-san. Sirzechs-sama expressed great interest in your special cards. He believes they could be of great value."

Light, always straightforward and to the point, replied, "So, what's the offer? How much are you willing to offer for a day in the special room? And, to be frank, if I decide to negotiate, it will be a limited offer. I have no intention of making this a regular habit."

Grayfia, unfazed by Light's frankness, pondered for a moment. "Before we discuss values, I'd like to know how many days you'd be willing to negotiate and if there's a limit to the number of cards per transaction."

Rias, watching the interaction, felt a tension in the air. She was eager to intervene but chose to remain silent, trusting Grayfia's ability to handle the situation.

Grayfia Lucifuge, always impeccably poised, arched an eyebrow upon hearing Light's offer. "Ten to three hundred and sixty-five days? And a total of a thousand days? That's... unexpected."

Light, with a piercing gaze, simply nodded. He knew the value of what he was offering and was ready to negotiate on his terms.

Grayfia, ever the diplomat, pondered for a moment before making her proposal. "Before we come to an agreement, I'd like to test the card's efficacy. If it's as effective as you claim, I'm willing to pay a fair price."

Light, without hesitation, tossed a card towards Grayfia. "This card has ten days. Just say 'activate' and you'll be transported to the special room. Use it as you see fit."

With a nod, Grayfia activated the card. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared, leaving behind only a floating spell that began to slowly descend. When she reappeared, the spell had barely moved, validating the card's efficacy.

Visibly impressed, Grayfia pulled out a gold card from her purse and extended it to Light. "Here's 100 million. I consider this a fair payment for the ten days."

Light, nodding in acknowledgment, accepted the card. "So, Grayfia-san, how many cards are you looking to acquire?"

Grayfia, with a calculating glint in her eyes, replied: "Let's discuss this further, Light-san. I believe we can come to a mutually beneficial agreement."

"Done." Light agreed with a nod.

"Then, I propose a deal: ten cards, each with ten days of access, for the value of 1 billion yen." Grayfia proposed, ready to invest from her own assets. She needed to bring these cards to Sirzechs-sama so he could personally assess them. From there, he would make subsequent decisions.

"That sounds fair." Light responded, keeping his expression neutral.

Internally, he was elated. Grayfia had offered a value far beyond what he had anticipated. He felt relieved for allowing her to set the price, rather than suggesting a value himself.

If Grayfia knew she had offered ten times more than what Light would have initially asked for, how would she react? Would her calm and composed facade crumble?

After the card exchange, Grayfia handed Light a black card, loaded with 1 billion yen. Both cards had the same password: 666613.

Light had no doubts about the authenticity of the offer. To many, like Megumi, the value seemed astronomical. She could hardly believe she had used such a valuable resource.

The others, including Akeno, were equally stunned. They hadn't realized the real value of the cards until now. But, considering the room not just as a training location but also as a potentially vital refuge, the price began to make sense.

After finalizing the deal, Grayfia disappeared in a magic circle.

"Light, you're officially a billionaire now~" Akeno teased, approaching with a mischievous smile. She laughed softly, tracing a finger across his chest. "Impressive. You become a billionaire in the blink of an eye and yet remain so composed~"

"Well, maybe not as composed as you think," he retorted, showing her his hands that he purposely made tremble.

"Hahaha!"

The laughter that followed was contagious. It started with one person and soon everyone was laughing. It was a curiously cheerful scene, considering the seriousness of the negotiation that had just taken place.

'He's certainly not like the others.' Rias's eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity and admiration. Her arms were elegantly crossed just below her prominent bust, accentuating her voluptuous figure even more.

Light, trying to be discreet, cast an appreciative glance in her direction, his eyes momentarily wandering to Rias's bust.

She noticed and, instead of feeling offended, a wave of warmth rose to her face. A twinge of disappointment hit her when he looked away.

'Could it be... I'm starting to have feelings for him?' Rias pondered. It was a strange and new sensation for her, something she had never experienced before. However, she was determined to explore these emerging feelings, perhaps even taking bolder initiatives in the future to better understand what she was truly feeling.

"Light, would you mind if we went to your house today?" Rias inquired, her voice carrying firm determination. She was resolved to take the reins of the situation, no longer content with being just a passive observer.