Authors Note: From now on when I get Guest questions I will answer them here.

1. Is that what the sealing tags were for, Holy Swords? If not from Zekram, then WHO supplied them to Riser? They were his tags and I haven't revealed how he found out about the swords.

2. Curbstomp fic then? No one is on the level of Anos in any dxd not even exe character. Very true but I don't wanna do a massive exposition dumb to explain his whole power situation but I have been leaving tid bits here and there.

3. What was the deal with Rias' headache at the end of this chapter? Good question I wonder what the problem is too.

4. What was the point of the mysterious sealing slips that Riser acquired prior to the Rating Game? It never sat right with me how Rias' parents never took issue with how Riser threatened to KILL kill a member of her peerage during the Game! You would think that the Gremorys, due to how they treat their servants, would raise issue with Riser's parents about this behavior and how unacceptable it was towards a member of their house! If anything, they would not want someone with THAT kind of mindset to join their family! That is not how a husband should behave towards their soon to be wife? True but I haven't forgotten.

Chapter 21: Strongest Magical Youth V The Immortal Phenex Part 1: False Hope

Time Skip to the Next Day

Anos had just awoken after only getting around five hours of sleep but something felt off but not in a bad way.

Anos's eyes opened and he found himself in an all to familiar world or dream or even illusion, he was in the realm that death summoned to when they first conversed. Anytime he slept he could feel her constantly tugging at him like someone leaving their phone on vibrate and constantly getting phone calls.

But deciding not to pick it up and just let it vibrate, which is kind of like what Anos has been doing to death for the past few days. He could also feel her pulling at his soul similar to someone tugging his sleeve constantly but just like someone tugging on his sleeve he could easily pull away.

This is similar to what he has been doing to Death but tonight he decided to indulge her and figure out what she wanted but he kinda already knew what she wanted. Anos looked to his left then to his right seeing Death sitting in a chair with her back to Anos, "come sit let's talk devil or should I say biblical God but that should be impossible."

Anos raises an eyebrow and walks past Death to the chair in front of her, "Biblical God," "how did you escape or better yet how did part of your soul escape or is this fragment of your soul that you separated from yourself years ago? I would expect nothing less from a primordial."

Anos didn't say anything to her and just looked at the mist that surrounded her body as it slowly revealed parts of her body. "You're wrong I am not the biblical God," the mist around death stirs in response and she says in a soft yet agitated voice, "lie…lie…lie," and continued to say lie as her voice grew louder with anger.

"Lie…lie…lie…lie…lie," Anos watched the mist and fire in the area match Death's fury as she basically started to scream at Anos, "if you aren't God what are you only a few beings have conquered death. Are you a descendent of…"

Then Anos lifts his hand cutting Death off, "I don't know what you were about to say but no I am not related in any way to the biblical God or any other supernatural being."

While they were talking Death's dead eyes had been lowered with her eyes covered but when Anos said that her head slowly rose and her golden eye with one point looked deep inside Anos's soul.

"I see then I guess its true," she says under her breath, Death's eye then began to swirl as she started to scan Anos soul, with the eye it allowed her to see two things if someone was close to death and if she could absorb their soul.

And right now she could that she could both but no matter how many times she tried it wouldn't do her bidding, "you have died before yet I have no recollection of you dying so how," Anos shrugs, "who knows maybe your powers aren't working correctly?"

"I highly doubt that…but I hope things work for your battle today," for a while Anos wasn't paying attention to Death only her golden pupil with the one point for a star but now he was interested in how she knew that.

"How did you know that," Death smirks, "like I said I see all and know all even through the eyes of others," Anos eyes narrow but his attention is diverted when he sensed Rias presence nearing his room at a rapid rate, "it seems our time has been cut short but I looking forward to our next conversation."

Anos looks up and nods in agreement glancing at Death with narrowed eyes, "yes there are things I want to know," "well that's too bad I won't unless I see you in person…well if I wanted to I could see you now." After Death said that one person flooded Anos's mind but Rias was drawing near so he didn't have time, "you do anything and you will regret it."

Anos closed his eyes then a few seconds later his eyes reopened as he sat up from his bed and stretched and got up, Rin was sitting in a corner as a red magic circle hovered in front of her face as her eyes were rolled back. Anos just shook his and got up then she moved and abruptly stood drawing his attention, "your sister is running to your room," she says blankly.

Anos looks toward the door and after a few seconds it burst open slamming into the wall, "Anos come quick you're on tv," demands Rias basically yanking him out the room with Rin following behind. Rias flies down the stairs with Anos being basically dragged along to the living room, Rias peerage was.

It was true Anos was on underworld news just like Falbium said but that didn't make Anos raise an eyebrow the headline did, "Pride and Prodigy of the Gremory, Anos Gremory versus the Conquer of the Red Dragon Emperor, Riser Phenex."

Anos glanced down at Issei sitting next to Asia and could basically hear the Red Dragon voicing his own complaints about the headline. Anos sat as the broadcast began with two devils sitting across from each other with a table between them.

Transition to the Underworld Tv Station

"Good morning Underworld, folks I am Steven Scar and with me this fine mooring I have Jason Moore," Jason waves at the camera with a warm smile and turns toward Steven, "good morning Steven it's good to be here."

Steven picks up a stack of papers and adjusts his glasses, "for those just tuning in today's headline is not a typo current prodigy Anos Gremory will participating in his first rating against one of the Underworld's most infamous devils Riser Phenex later on today.

We will be going into detail about all their strengths and weakness along with numerous surprise guests but before that Jason what do you think?"

Jason puts both hands on his table clasping them together and raising an eyebrow, "I mean the outcome of this battle is already set in stone…my money is on Lord Riser."

Steven's eyes go wide in surprise and Jason continues, "let's look at this logically, Riser has won numerous rating games, and has a full peerage, unlike Anos, along with more than enough battle experience and Riser is a fully matured devil. If you ask me Riser is the victor of this with moderate difficulty."

Steven shakes his head in disapproval while taking a sip of water, "I beg to disagree Anos is a well-rounded caster just like our Devil King Beelzebub and I have reports saying that he trains under his brother in secret, so in my opinion, he stands a high chance."

Now it was Jason's turn for his eyes to go wide as he spits out some water, "hold on our Kings are on a different level and it has been rumored that he can use different forms of elemental magic but I know for a fact that his main affinities are fire and lightning and fire doesn't work on a Phenex.

So that just leaves using lighting and doubt it's strong enough to overcome his regeneration."

There were a lot of things that Steven disagreed with but that claim he couldn't refute, "true...true but like said he can use other forms of elemental magic like water and ice which can counter fire."

Jason shrugs and shakes his head in disapproval with a smirk, "if he was proficient with ice like the legendary strongest queen then I would have to agree but I doubt Anos's magical abilities are strong enough to counter Riser's hell-fire even if he can use ice-magic."

Steven pinches his nose unable to comprehend what he is saying, "I think you are underestimating a member of the rookies five also known as the strongest magical youth," Jason smirks even wider, "honestly in my opinion he is the most uninteresting person apart of the rookies five apart from Diodora I mean."

Steven glances off screen slightly deciding not to bring up the subject of Diodora and his mischievous activities, "what do you mean most uninteresting, he created his own personal spells, graduated early, and top of his class, and now studies under Beelzebub which has never been achieved by anyone."

Jason then waves off Steven's statement and says, "okay and what else is he known for or has he done for the underworld, look I don't doubt that Anos is strong and has his talents but to me that's it. Unlike Sona who is trying to create a school for reincarnated devils, Rias who is trying to become a rating game champion, Seekvaria is very mature for her age and is a natural-born genius and she has to be since she will the next head of the Agares Clan, and last is Sairaorg and in my opinion, is the most well known of the rookies five after defeating his brother and retaking his seat as the Bael Clans next heir."

Steven sighed he was a personal fan of Anos and was even secretly a part of his fan union, "I think him being a prodigy is something that he is well known for and I will prove it now," Steven then turns to the monitor as the screen cuts revealing Sona being interviewed by a group of reporters in the Sitri estate.

Scene Change to Earlier at the Sitri Domain

At first, Sona wanted to turn away the reporters that showed up at her family's estate seeking information on Anos, but her parents basically forced her to do the interview anyway.

Because that thought it would be good for Anos since some in the underworld admire his achievements while others are really envious of his achievements.

So now she sat in a chair in a dress with her makeup done with numerous cameras on her and across from her was another woman ready to interview her, Sona let out an audible sigh.

"Is everything alright Lady Sona you seem uncomfortable," "yes I am fine but, the quicker I get this over the quicker I can go about my day, so when do we start?" The female interviewer gets handed a stack of papers with questions, "this will be a prerecorded interview that will be shown during the broadcast," Sona crosses her legs and nods.

"Okay then I guess we best get started," the woman nods and scans her paper slightly then says, "on a scale of 1-10 how prepared do you think Anos is for his first rating game," without missing a beat Sona says, "8," "well that's mighty high my Lady may I ask why you would think that?"

"Simple if you were to ask me do I think Anos would win I would say without a doubt but for why I said 8 it's because no one is ever 100% prepared for anything."

The Woman nods in agreement and continues, "is that statement based on actual knowledge or your feelings toward him," Sona raises an eyebrow then says, "what type of question was that," without looking up from the paper the woman says, "the type that wasn't supposed to offend you, my lady."

Sona nods but mentally rolls her eyes, "it's solely based on knowledge, compared to my own intellect he surpasses me and most likely Seekvaria as well. Just like Seekvaria, Anos is a tactical genius who is always ten steps ahead so even tho he hasn't had time to prepare for the game I doubt he doesn't have a plan."

The women ask a few more questions some of which were geared to figure out her relationship status but due to Sona not losing her composure she was able to answer all of them easily.

"Well, that's all the time we have for today, and thank you lady Sona for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to me," Sona nods her head and extends her hand to take the women's, "you're very welcome."

Transition back to the Underworld Tv Station

"After watching that Jason has your viewpoint changed," Jason just shakes his head while rubbing her forehead, "no I feel like everything lady Sona said was biased…I mean come on no offense but I feel like most of her answers came from her own personal feelings."

Steven having better control over his emotions than earlier calms himself, "I think she was being truthful do you really not think he is a tactical genius," "Anos could very well be but Riser has already defeated the Red Dragon Emperor in a fight.

Genius can only get you so far against raw power which is something Riser has, hellfire is one of the hottest variations of fire here in the underworld. And he used that to defeat Red Dragon Emperor to me that shows he truly is going to win."

"Here you go speaking more nonsense you know what who is your source for that I would like to know when and where did he fight the Red Dragon Emperor."

Jason smiles victoriously and pulls out a piece of paper, "yesterday numerous high-class devils heard our very one Lord Zekram Bael say this after an unofficial rating game against Lady Rias and Lord Riser."

Now it was time for Steven to smile victoriously thinking he his bout to pull one over Jason, "oh yes the unofficial rating game that Lord Riser almost lost and I might add that before the game Lady Rias went through rigorous training under Anos and because of that they almost brought a seasoned rating game veteran to his knees."

Jason snaps his head to Steven as his eyes widen in surprise, "wait where did you get that information…well I'll give you that but the fact still remains that Riser single-handedly defeated them I think that speaks volumes over his near defeat."

Steven was going to say something else but stopped and touches his ear with a nod, "hold on folks let's go live to the countryside of the Bael domain to talk to Lord Sairaorg and gets his opinion on the rating game."

Transition to the Countryside of the Bael Domain

Sairaorg was standing with his hands on his hips after doing an intense workout, "hello Lord Bael thank you for taking the time to talk to us today." "No problem I assume this is about the rating game against my cousin and Riser," Sairaorg picked up a towel and started to dry the sweat off his body.

"Yes Lord…," "Sairaorg is fine," "Yes Sairaorg that is why are here," Sairaorg tosses his towel and stretches his arms and legs confusing the news crew, "well go on with it what are the questions."

The newsman turns back to the camera and speaks with his microphone, "I am uhh..here with Sairaorg Bael to ask him about his thoughts on the upcoming match between Lord Riser and Lord Anos."

The newsman awkwardly crouches down to get to eye level with Sairaorg as he continued to stretch, "do you think your cousin has a chance of winning?"

While on the ground Sairaorg cracks his neck to loosen it up, "yes I believe this will be nothing more than a warm-up for Anos," The newsman smiles at the camera and says to the audience, "really but compared to Riser who has fought numerous rating games he seems to be at a disadvantage and not to mention he doesn't even have a full peerage?"

Sairaorg sighs, stands, and shakes his head then says under his breath, "and why does that matter," "what was that," "I said why does that matter?"

While glancing between the microphone and Sairaorg he says, "I mean it should be basically impossible for Riser to lose because of his regeneration and his full peerage."

Sairaorg snickers with a raised eyebrow, "if I can remember he almost lost to Rias in her first Rating game so what do you think is gonna happen when he fights Riser a guy who just messed with his sister? I have fought Anos numerous times some I won some he won but I have only seen Anos get serious once and that concerned Rias."

The newsman nods and Sairaorg continues, "I have witnessed Anos uhhh…unique ways of using magic and I must say Riser can think of any plan to fight Anos but they won't work. The only plan that will be the most helpful is a straight-on fight…thank you."

"True but no one has seen Anos fight before so can our audience believe that he can overcome a hurdle as defeating someone who easily defeated the Red Dragon Emperor."

Sairaorg sighs defeatedly people really underestimate Anos, well he did it once and it almost cost him an arm, "I'm gonna say one this one last thing then finish my workout."

The newsman nods and Sairaorg continues, "Riser better. Be ready to fight for his life, thank you." Sairaorg walks just like he said and the newsman just smiles "Well there you have it, folks Sairaorg believes that Anos will win easily back to you Steven," says the newsman with a nervous smile.

Transition back to the Underworld Tv Station

"Well there you have it again Jason two people who are siding with Anos and not to include me but I have a few more guests that I know you are going to love," says Steven with a satisfied smirk.

Jason raises an eyebrow at Steven's ominous smile, "who else is here," Steven abruptly stands as a man walks toward the table at first it was hard for Jason to see his face but he abruptly stands as well in respect giving one his Kings a bow.

Ajuka raises his hand with both men raising their heads, Steven looks to the camera and says to the audience, "yes everyone our very own Ajuka Beelzebub has come to give his own thoughts on the rating game."

A member of the stage crew grabs a chair and puts it between Steven and Jason, "thank you glad to be here," says Ajuka but deep down he really wished he could be anywhere else.

"Lord Beelzebub, what are your personal views on the game that is set four hours from now? Tickets went live and then immediately sold out in almost record speed so do you think your pupil will have a chance at victory?"

Ajuka smiles warmly but deep inside he really wished he was back in his laboratory and if they only knew that he was basically the pupil at times when he and Anos were indulging in their test.

He only agreed to this after Sirzechs promised that he could indulge in his more aggressive test, he could hardly hold his excitement in when Sirzechs said that. "Lord Beelzebub are you okay you're blushing," Ajuka blinks rapidly and rubs his hand through his hair, and adjusts his glasses.

"Yes I'm fine and I have utmost faith in my pupil's abilities, Anos is very talented with magic extremely talented. He has mastered fire and lighting thanks to Sirzechs and thanks to me his creativeness with magic has exceeded my expectations."

Steven nods in satisfaction as he flips through some papers, "my King there is something that I want to run past you real quick there are rumors that Anos can use different forms of magic, for our viewers is that true and what type can he use."

Ajuka was mentally screaming that was supposed to be a secret that only the devil kings knew along with the Gremory Family minus the members of peerage except for Koneko and Mittelt.

So to make sure he understood the question clearly Ajuka asked, "do you mean like elemental magic," but Stevens shakes his head, "no sir I mean in form of like holy, greek, or Egyptian because what I have here says that he can spirit magic.

And if this is true that would make him the first devil in history to be able to use different types of magic besides devil," Ajuka mentally face palmed but luckily he planned for something like this, "well you are both right and wrong Steven," Ajuka then raises his hand as a sky blue magic circle with a star inside that started to spin with numerous blur orbs forming on top of it.

Everyone's mouth in the newsroom hits the floor, "at the moment I can only summon lesser spirits but if I had more time I could summon a greater spirit. These are lessor water spirits."

Ajuka then drops his hand as the magic circle dissolves but the twelve blue orbs still remain as they dance around him, "I am actually the first devil in history to use spirit magic but I can't steal the idea because Anos was the one who brought it up to me during one of our tests."

More lies he Anos actually taught him, "at the moment Anos can use Spirt magic but still can not summon lesser spirits, he is only able to draw power from Spirits instead of actually calling upon one."

Stevens was completely smack-jawed along with Jason who says, "so could Anos use Spirits to boost his power for the rating game?"

"I doubt it for Anos it takes a lot of prep time to draw power from spirits and sometimes they could deny your request and even lessor Spirits like these aren't useful for fighting except for reconnaissance and boosting your elemental abilities slightly."

Jason raises an eyebrow, "not to diminish a revolutionary accomplishment," but Jason stops when Ajuka sends him a glare, "I beg to differ there is nothing to diminish Anos is the second devil in history to learn another form of magic, so there is nothing to diminish unless you have a better accomplishment."

Jason shakes his head and Stevens snickers then Ajuka turns his attention toward Stevens, "and as for your information regarding Anos being able to use Spirit magic is a secret that only the Devil Kings know along with the Gremory Family. So how did you attain it and that goes for some of the information you said as well, Jason."

Ajuka's voice was cold along with his icy cold eyes as they moved between Steven and Jason the heavy atmosphere shifted as Ajuka's mood changed instantly.

"Well, we can discuss that after the show do you two have any more questions for me," both newsmen nervously and awkwardly look at their papers. They both shake their heads and Steven says, "well that concludes today's broadcast, tune in the next few hours for a live broadcast of the game."

Transition to the Grigori Domain

Azazel was staring at the tv with an amused smirk along with Shemhazai and Baraqiel who were also watching the tv just as intensely as Azazel. Earlier there had been a group of Fallen watching the tv, the three would have paid it no mind but the headline for Underworld News caught their eye.

Azazel had been tracking information on Anos after hearing rumors about his skills and abilities, some of which he found intriguing. And now his interest in the boy wonder has risen even further after hearing from Ajuka that he and Anos could use Spirit Magic.

"I guess things really are changing after Father's death," says Shemhazai, "to think that Devils have unlocked the ability to use other forms of magic. Do you think our other brothers and sister possess a similar ability?"

Baraqiel massages his chin in contemplation as Azazel speaks up, "who knows it's plausible all magic is connected in one way or another aside from bloodline magic. So technically we all have the ability to use any form of magic if we can tap into it." Azazel pauses as his smirk widens, "this will probably be a very interesting rating game in the underworld to date."

Transition to Fourth Heaven

Michael current leader of the Angels had some time to spare from his duties and was going for a stroll with his younger sister Gabriel and younger brother Metatron.

"Brother this is supposed to be a nice stroll through the garden of Eden and you look more stressed than usual," says Gabriel looking at Michael in pity. "Yes Michael, Gabriel is right this is supposed to be relaxing and you looked just as stressed as when you are tending to your duties."

A tear falls from Michael's face and Gabriel instantly grabs Michale's hand finally realizing why he might be discouraged, "is this about the purge? Brother, you must not blame yourself for that you were only doing what you thought was right and all ten Seraphs all voted for the purge."

Michael pulls his arm away from Gabriel causing her to jump back along with Metatron, now Michael's calm and warm face was twisted with despair as tears fell from his face, "I know but so many of our brothers and sisters died that day due to my judgment if only father were here none of those Angels would have been thrown out or killed."

Michael dropped to his knees as Metatron and Gabriel dropped to their knees to comfort their brother, "do you guys remember the new candidate that would have been made the eleventh Seraph before father passed, due to her love and kindness that surpassed yours, Gabriel."

Gabriel's eyes widen in realization about what his pain was truly about, even after all these years he still refuses to forgive himself for what happened. In a soft voice trying to ease Michael's stress, she says, "everything that happened to Mattel and Mittelt wasn't your fault, you could have known about the devils in the territory," Metatron nods in agreement, "yes Gabriel is right, it has been a few centuries at this point I think its time to…"

But he stops when Michael sends him a harsh glare which is a complete contrast to his usually normal happy attitude, "I will never forget them both or the hundreds of Angels that have perished under my rule. I can't and will not move on that is my punishment to bare for eternity."

Michael abruptly stood startling Gabriel and Metatron slightly, "I think I indulged in sloth enough I must return to my duties I appreciate you both for your kindness."

After being engulfed in a golden glow Michael reappears in Seventh Heaven inside of a large office building and walks toward his office to continue his work, he walks past a break room with a door slightly cracked.

But that didn't stop the sound from the tv inside from catching his attention, for an office building the television was a little louder than it should be. Michael sighs and opens the door to see numerous angels with different numbers of wings ranging from one to four watching the underworld news. "Excuse me would you mind turning that down a little," the Angels turn and stand at attention and bow apologetically, "at once Lord Michael apologies."

An angel grabs the remote and Micael was about to walk away as the man says, "well Anos is at a disadvantage he only has one peerage member and from what I know she just joined his peerage recently her name is Mittelt."

Michael's neck snaps back to the television, and the Angels who were watching the television drop their mouths as well, "wait that's not Mittelt she looks nothing like her," says one Angel. "Yea last I heard Mittelt absolutely despised devils after what happened to her sister," says another.

But Michael just kept staring at the picture of Mittelt on the television, "apologies everyone excuse me," says Michael closing the door and speed walking toward his office. Michael's mind was going a hundred miles an hour, how was Mittelt a Devil…when did she become one…was she forced…was that even the real Mittelt…true it was a different face but simple illusion magic could be responsible.

Michael then looked down at his phone, "a simple call to Azazel could clear this up," Michael reached for his phone then it rang making him pull away slightly, then pick it up. "Hello," "Hello Lord Michael, Lord Azazel says he needs to urgently speak with you but he didn't say why."

Michael gulps and says, "put him through," "at once sir," "hello Michael judging by how hard you are breathing into the phone this is probably about what you just saw on the underworld news?"

Transition to the Sirzechs Office Two Hours Before the Game

"Grayfia how is everything going for the game, I am almost finished with what I am doing here," says Sirzechs wrapping up some of his paperwork. "Yes I have finished going over the rules and everything appears to be a normal rating game aside from how much Lord Bael is backing this," says Grayfia finishing up her side of work.

A knock comes to the door grabbing their attention, "come in," says Sirzechs as Ajuka walks through the door. "I see that the interview went well," Ajuka snickers, "yea I had fun tracking down who gave them all information and lucky I did halt some of their questions and future arguments would have caused problems. So have you finished looking into this rating game, did you find anything sketchy?"

Sirzechs glances at Grayfia and looks at the papers he was reading earlier, "no, it looks like a normal rating game in and out. Except that all the referees work under Zekram but besides that nothing. How are things going with Anos and Serafall I assume he finds it a waste of time to be taught how to fake injuries?"

"He does but he understands the importance even though it is a waste of time, but was it the right choice to reveal that MIttelt is still alive and has been reincarnated as a Devil I have a feeling that Azazel may not to take kindly to one of his own being reincarnated?"

"We can't keep her true identity hidden forever and plus we didn't fully reveal it," "true I guess we can't can we," the two continue to talk well into the hour close to when the game to start and depart to go watch the game.

Transition to Anos a Few Minutes Before the Rating Game

Anos POV

Here I sit in the occult research room Mittelt isn't with me since she is a reward and because I want Ophis to watch her, which is also why Ravel isn't participating. But it's fine once I explain everything I doubt she is willing to give up her life to want to come to another world.

Before the game, they asked me if had any preference of where the game should take place but didn't care about where the game took place so Riser decided that have the game in the same place he defeated her. And said something about it being poetic justice or something along those lines, I honestly wasn't listening because no matter the arena the outcome would be the same.

I spent most of my time in long meetings and interviews while avoiding Serafall because for some reason she wanted to teach me how to act since I would need to purposely take some hits but at the end of the day, she still found me. In order to make it seem like I was really trying but I said I would only agree to something like that if they survived my first attack.

I don't really wanna drag this battle on, I heard that the stadium is packed to the ceiling with every news station in the underworld airing this game. I never thought I would be in a situation like this but I can't say I regret my actions, I'm doing this for Rias and her…well our friends.

When I saw them fighting their hardest tooth and nail, I felt pride then I felt anger as Riser teased my sister and talked down upon my family. And went further to use holy swords against Koneko in order to bring her down along with the other physical and mental abuse toward Kiba and Akeno went through.

I wanted to go down there and help them at their lowest moments but that fight was theirs and I was ready to accept whatever outcome they were presented with. So when they lost I can't lie to myself and say I wasn't annoyed but now that I have the chance to avenge them, and now I can finally put some respect on my name.

I come out of my thoughts as I sense magic forming in a corner of the room, I open my eyes to see an unfamiliar magic circle forming, with a devil in a very fancy suit and tie who I assume is the referee of the game today. He bows and speaks to me, "good evening Lord Anos I am Gregory von Durgins, and as you can see I am the proctor of the game today."

I render the man a nod as a question forms in my mind, I have already been told the rules of this game so I don't understand what else he could need from me. But luckily for me he answers my question as he walks behind the desk and whispers in his ear, "the rules for this game are just for show nothing will be called if Riser breaks the rules but you will be given an immediate expulsion if you do so."

I raise an eyebrow and whisper in the same tone also curious as to why he is sharing this information, "and why tell me this?" I say since he could have kept this information from me but I know I wouldn't have cheated to win anyway, "mostly for personal reasons my Lord it's a bit embarrassing but I am a kind of a fan."

My eyebrow arches even further as I glance at him seeing a small blush on his face along with him scratching his cheek in embarrassment. "Well I thank you for your honesty, also are we being watched is that why you are whispering," he nods and says nothing further.

So even though the game hasn't started yet I am already being watched it seems Falbium's ability to gather information is impeccable, I wonder if it is Zekram or someone else, I come out my thoughts as I notice Gregory walk away.

"If you will excuse me my Lord I must be on my way the rating game is moments from starting," he bows and teleports away. Moments after he leaves I see a Gremory magic circle form in the middle of the floor, "looks like it's time," I say to no one in particular as I get up and walk to the center of the magic circle.

There's a flash of red as I found myself still in the Occult research room still but I can easily tell by the abundance of magic around the area that we are in another dimension altogether. I also easily confirm this by looking out the window then I hear Naud Gamigin speak, the proctor, for the game, "thank you all for coming I am Naud Gamigin the speaker for today's rating game against Lord Anos and Lord Riser and with me today I have Lord Bael.

If I am not mistaken Lord Bael this game there are certain rewards for the victor of this game?" "Yes if Anos wins his little sister will be freed from marrying Riser and he will be given Ravel Phenex instead. But if Riser wins he will be given Anos's servant Mittelt and maid Rin as rewards and the wedding will still carry on."

"Oh really our very own Bachelor will finally be marrying, I am sure this news is breaking a lot of girls' hearts." I mentally roll my eyes as I continue to look out the window at this dimension created through Ajuka's handy work. My thoughts wandered a bit as Naud continued, "so Lord Bael will there be any special rules for this game or will this be a regular game."

"No special rules just a no-hold battle," "I see well I think we've spoken long enough wouldn't you say I bet there are a lot of people who want to see once in a lifetime battle and without any further delay let the battle begin." I let out a sigh and sense out where Riser and his peerage are and just like last time they are in the student council's office, a devious smirk forms on my head as an idea forms in my head, "well I did plan to attack them all in the same spot."

Transition to Riser and his Peerage

Normal POV

Riser sat at the desk that would be Sona's if this was a human world while listening to Yubelluna come up with a plan for dealing with Anos. They had been talking for so long that some of them didn't even notice that they were teleported to the rating game.

"I think we should do hit and run tactics, putting away personal grievances none of you can deny he is a strong devil. So running in blind will not help us," as Yubelluna wraps up her speech she turns to Riser. "My Lord please give us our orders we can't stay here forever," Riser taps his finger on the desk in contemplation then says.

"We are going to place him in a trap and catch him off guard then kill him. There's your plan it's short and simple straightforward forward any questions?"

"That didn't require a lot of brain power for you to come up with, figured since your a phenex you could have come up with something better," says Yubelluna in a snarky tone. Riser abruptly stands up and glares at Yubelluna slamming his fist on the desk creating a spider web crater on it, "what the fuck did you just say?"

Yubelluna frantically drops her staff and falls to her knees slamming her head on the ground, "I swear on my life my King that wasn't me," Riser slams the desk into the wall. "Do you take me for a fool," says Riser as puts his foot on her head, "I swear that wasn't me."

"Is that any way to treat your servants Riser," says Yubelluna, Riser raises an every-brow he heard Yubelluna's voice again but it wasn't from where Yubelluna was crying on the floor.

The rest of the peerage looks confused too as the sound of the voice doesn't come from the floor where she was begging for her life, it was coming from the floor but behind them.

They all look in the direction behind them in anticipation the seeing Anos he had his hand extended toward them with a silver magic circle in front of it while a red magic circle rotated in front of his mouth. Then Anos says in Yubelluna's voice with a smirk, "looks like you all finally noticed I was here," then the silver magic circle started to glow as a frosty aura started to ooze off of it.

Then in a burst of magical power, a pillar of ice erupts from the magic circle encompassing and destroying the entire student council along with some other parts of the building. Riser, Yubelluna, Xuelan, IIe, Nel, Ni, Li, and Shuriya but unfortunately or fortunately Mira was completely frozen in ice. While Marion had a piece of ice protruding through her stomach and out to her back, Burent was laying unconscious on the ground bleeding from the head, and Isabela was also completely frozen in ice.

A Few Earlier Minutes In the Venue with the Young Devils

The arena for the rating game was in a massive coliseum that could house over one-thousand devils, there were also numerous private booths for high-ranking devils and special venues for guests from different religions.

In the center of the arena was a massive Jumbotron that showed the events of the game along with numerous smaller projects scattered throughout the coliseum. In a separate corner of the coliseum was the venue for the young high-class devils and members of their peerages.

The venue had numerous monitors inside showing different angles of the rating game and sitting directly center were Rias, Sona, and Sairaorg talking amongst themselves with their respective queens standing behind them. Sitting in different parts of the venue solely reserved for peerage members was Ravel and she was talking to Koneko and Mittelt since her peerage was fighting against Anos.

"Both of you seem awfully calm especially you Koneko," Koneko shrugged while she mindlessly ate some candy with Mittelt responding. "I have no doubts that Anos will win with zero difficulties," Ravel raises an eyebrow, "she is right, once you see how powerful Anos is you will understand as well."

"I don't doubt his power he is all alone out there," Koneko and Mittelt share a glance with Koneko smirking while Mittelt just laughed.

Their conversation draws to an end as Naud begins his announcements as the rating game starts with the monitors cutting on. While Naud talked another conversation started between Sona, Rias, and Sairaorg, "anyone else confused on why the monitors are just cutting on," says Sairaorg watching the monitors curiously.

"I think you are being too paranoid," replies Rias, "I don't know he does have a point, usually the screens cut on a few minutes before the game." Rias rolls her eyes, "I think both of you are a little paranoid but do any of you feel like the underdog since we are basically the only three rooting for Anos?"

Sona and Sairaorg glance around and nod in agreement, it was true almost all the other young high-class Devils were rooting for Riser to knock Anos off his high horse.

"Well, who can you blame, Anos is a Devil shrouded in mystery, most of Anos's feats are spoken through others and rarely ever actually seen. If he isn't at Ajuka's working, he is home or somewhere training in secret. Plus he gave up his birthright without a fuss which some devils take as a sign of weakness."

Sairaorg nods in agreement at Sona's explanation anytime he would train with Anos it was usually in secret. "And plus people say he can use all elements but is still at the developmentally level," says Sona as she glances at Rias.

"And we just learned on top of training harder to master the other elements he somehow has the time to learn Spirit magic something that hasn't been done before." Rias glances away nervously trying to act like it was news to her as well, "so you think Anos has mastered all elemental magic and has secretly moved on to learning other forms of magic," says Sairaorg rubbing his chin as a smirk forms.

"Yes it's already confirmed that he has mastered fire and lighting magic but the extent of his other magical abilities is as some say unknown but, please Rias if I am wrong just say so." Rias could literally feel Sona and Sairaorg staring into her soul but luckily she was used to glares from Anos and her mother so it was manageable, "hey I was just as surprised as when I found out her could use Spirit."

"When," says Sairaorg making Rias raise an eyebrow, "hey look I think Anos is making a move, unlike Riser who is still sitting at his home base."

Both Devils notice how Rias obviously changed the subject but she was right Anos was on the move, Anos extended his wings and flew through the building as a blue aura covered his body then disappeared. "Is he flying directly toward Riser and his peerage and seems it won't take him long I wonder if he plans to attack them directly."

As Sona watched Anos fly across the sky at high speeds, her memory is drawn to the moment he covered the gap between him and Riser in the blink of an eye, "is he actually moving at his top speed?" Anos lands at the front of the school and walks inside, "why hasn't Riser noticed Anos's presence yet," says a Random Devil.

"They have been arguing since they got there I bet they haven't even noticed that they teleported to the arena," says another. "Riser has to notice Lord Anos now right I mean he's literally standing at the front door," says Asia as Anos reaches for the door nob, "I don't think so remember that blue aura I think that was a concealment spell," responds Kiba.

The audience watches as Anos cast another spell and then opens the door but still, it seems Riser's peerage hasn't noticed his presence yet even though he is in the room with all of them. "What the hell is going on in Riser," "come on are they just messing around he's right there," the crowd breaks out into mummers. Most were in disapproval of how the game was proceeding due to the lack of battle but in Grigori, a different discussion was happening.

"Did you notice that spell Azazel," "Yes if Riser and his peerage still haven't noticed Anos then he is concealing his presence and that spell was probably an illusion so they wouldn't notice he was walking inside?" Azazel scribbles on his notepad a few thoughts, "you mind sharing," says Baraqiel, "think about it can you cast a spell while concealing you are casting a spell."

Baraqiel and Shemhazai nod, "but could you have done it at seventeen years old," both then shake their heads no. Azazel stops talking as Anos raises his hand with a magic circle forming over his mouth, then Anos does something weird he speaks in Yubelluna's voice causing an uproar in the peerage.

"His range of magic is truly intrig…" Shemhazai stops as his eyes widen as in less than two seconds Anos unleashes a burst of ice from his magic circle. The result was a massive pillar of ice that resembled a large glacier, to say the three were impressed was an understatement, "well I guess you can confirm he can use ice magic just a few more at this point."

Transition Back to the Rating Game

Anos POV

Well that's unfortunate I figured I could take out all of them with that ice spell but it looks like some of them are faster than I gave them credit for. As I watch them gather themselves melting ice stuck to different parts of their bodies after my ice attack.

The plan was to wipe his whole peerage out in one attack then fake I am trying my hardest against him then defeat him after a few minutes or so. But now that more than I wanted survived I guess I need to go with Serafall's idea which was to toy with and fight them all head to head.

What a nuisance I should have just ended them in one fell swoop when they were all gathered in one place. I'm brought out my thoughts as Mihae Riser's bishop shoots a fireball at me but something as life-threatening as a bite from an ant is nothing in my presence.

So I simply uncross my arms and flick it away, "what was something like that supposed to do?" I see disappointment and disgust on Mihae's face at her failed attack, "I knew you were a coward Anos, are you that weak that you can't face my peerage straight on that you have to resort to sneak attacks."

I forcibly stop my eye from twitching and just narrow them, I am seriously considering killing him here but first, "I make this declaration here and now for anyone besides Riser and Yubelluna. If you wish to leave this game do it now but if you don't I will show no mercy and when you beg for your life don't expect any."

Everyone except Riser and Yubelluna took a step back in caution after my declaration, but Riser then says which causes all of them to gather new strength. "Do not falter he may be strong but all of you have more combat experience and experience outranks everything."

"Lord Riser is right girls it's time we showed this reject the strength of the Phenex family," my attention is down to Shuriya after what she says. I remember her she is the one who needs to be taught some respect, I uncross my arms and leap from the building landing in front of all of them. "Two of Lord Risers Pawns and one rook has been retired," says Naud in a somewhat excited tone of voice.

I then assume a battle stance not that I really need it at all but I need to make it seem like I am somewhat trying, they slowly start to circle me with the chain saw twins are behind me, Ni is to my left while Li is to my right. Shuriya and Xuelan stand in front of me with Mihae behind them, Yubelluna had flown above me with her staff pointed at me.

I guess she is up there to keep me from flying away, then there is Riser he stands just a few feet behind them with Karlamine and Siris on his right and left. Not a bad formation if I was leading them I would have had the rooks and knights up front. None of them have moved so I guess I am going to have to attack first, well let's flex just a little shall we, I take in a deep breath then a minuscule portion of my aura erupts from my body.

I was about to attack but I stop as something interesting happens, all the pawns start to glow red as their power rises higher and a magical projection of the queen piece forms in front is Sirius.

Signifying that she and the rest of the pawns just promoted themselves to queens, since we are technically still in Riser's territory they shouldn't be able to. But it matters very little the outcome has already been determined, "I see all your pawns are queens which shouldn't be possible."

Riser smiles at me pridefully the says in a tone that suggest he has just sealed his victory, "now you do you see the difference in power boy, this just proves that the power of the Phenex far surpasses that of the Gremory. If you give up now and beg for your life I will let you live."

After hearing that I could hardly contain my laughter…let me live he says…he really thinks that he is special just because of his regeneration. I'm brought out of inner thoughts and laughter as Shuriya basically screams at me. "You dare laugh at Lord Riser how dare you," she then gestures to the rest of the pawns that have encircled me, "let's pound his face?"

They collectively nod and charge at me in a burst of speed the distance in less than a second but for me, it seemed like an eternity for them to reach me. IIe and Nel come at my neck with their chain saws from behind, while Ni and Li came for me aimed at ribs, while Shuriya come at me from the front while Xuelan stood defensively in front of Mihae.

Mere inches from decapitating me I erect two small barriers just strong enough to block the chainsaw twin's attack, then I do the same for Ni and Li's punches. I then grab Shuriya by the throat giving her a tight squeeze, they all look at me shocked as I simultaneously block all their attacks with very little effort.

"Before you launch an attack at an opponent you should properly size them up," I say in a benevolent tone, "coming at me with nothing but your fist and chainsaws are not going to cut it."

Yubelluna had started launching a barrage of explosive spells at me but each one was getting effortlessly blocked by barriers. "You think promoting yourselves to queen has somehow shortened the gap between our strengths," I then smile humorously at Shuriya.

"But I will show you all what true power is," I then raise my aura a little more causing the girls around me to fall back on their butts. But my grip on Shuriya didn't loosen, "I can see you still have a defiant look in your eyes," Shuriya opens her mouth to speak but all that come out are groans.

I loosen it slightly enough for her to speak and she says, "fuck yooooo," and starts gasping for air as I retighten my grip. "Such a filthy mouth, I can see you still haven't learned but don't worry I have been told I am an excellent teacher." My eyes glow red as mine lock with her as her pupils grow larger, first, there was silence then she started screaming even though I was still choking her.

I put her in an illusion of her greatest fear which happened to be of her getting devoured by millions of roaches over and over again. I drop her without care as her body starts to jerk frantically like she was having a seizure but ten times worse, I turn my attention toward Ni and Li as the memory of Koneko tugs at the back of my mind.

I shoot my hand to the right catching Xuelan's punch in my palm, "fine you can be next," I then pull her closer grasping her by the face and slamming the back of her head into the ground creating a large crater. There was a large audible crunch as blood starts to ooze from the back of her head, she was unconscious but her eyes and mouth were still open, "just because your strength was boosted by the rook piece it doesn't make you stronger than me."

I stand straight up placing one hand on my hip, I feel something wet on my hand but I don't need to look to know what it is as I shake the hand blood off my hand. I glance at up at Yubelluna who was frantically trying to break through the barriers I placed in the sky, "good job Yubelluna," I smirk at her while she basically growls at me.

I glance at Riser and like the coward he always is, he stood back and just watched his subordinates fight instead of helping but that's fine, I will be dealing with him later. I turn my attention toward Ni, Li, IIe, and Nel, and gesture for them to come at me but they cautiously take a step back.

IIe then tries to voluntarily retire but I extend my hand toward her with a white magic circle forming, IIe frantically attempted to speak but the words wouldn't come out as she also realized that she couldn't breathe, her eyes bulge then she dropped to her knees. Nel dropped to the ground in an attempt to help her sister, "did you really think I would let you leave after what I said."

Nel snaps her head to me with horror in her eyes, "you're a monster," I chuckle at her description of me, "oh please monster is a relative word. To a mouse a cat is a monster, you're just used to being the cat." I crunch down as Nel frantically grasps air that she can't attain, I then catch a chainsaw that was meant to take my head off.

I glance to the left as IIe's eyes burned with intense hatred at me, I squeeze slightly and break the chainsaw between my middle finger and thumb.

Surprise forms in her eyes but as an act of mercy, I put her under the same spell since she wasn't directly responsible for what happened. As both girls now struggle to breathe I turn my attention to Ni and Li well more so Ni. I try not to hold personal grudges but seeing the pain Koneko was in didn't sit right it made me want to show her what true unrivaled terror and horror were.

But I can't blame her actions solely on her Riser ordered her to but in the end, it was her decision whether she acted upon them or not. I'm brought out my thoughts as Ni speaks up nervously in front of her sister, "excuse me Lord Anos but I beg mercy please have mercy on my sister unlike me she did nothing wrong." Ni drops to her knees and I hear Riser basically screaming at her to stand which is also weird since he hasn't sent his knights in yet to help them.

"I think I gave you all chance to leave and you did not heed my warning but now after witnessing not even a fraction of my power, now you want to make me go back on my word." Even though I said that I didn't hold any true displeasure towards her sister, Ni then drops to her knees to gain my forgiveness.

She was crying, I mentally raise an eyebrow, am I really scaring her that much that she is begging me now, well I guess she could be scared out of her mind after witnessing everything that just transpired. I drop to one knee and put my hand on her shoulder, she slowly raises hers meeting my neutral gaze.

"Tell me this are you willing to take on your sister's pain and suffering," without missing a beat Ni nods intensely. Li wanted to protest but Ni pleads for her to let her do this and after an intense staring competition Li backs down.

I look up to Li and narrow my eyes, "retire," she nods but before leaving she looks down at her sister one last time and then leaves, "are you ready I say after Li leaves," Ni nods and I extend my hand for her to take it. The moment she stands her entire body is engulfed in black lightning for twenty seconds, I don't feel any sense of enjoyment from this nor do I feel sadness.

But her words earlier and her screams now resonate with me well, I expected everyone in Risers peerage to be arrogant besides Ravel. But the first to change my mindset was Siris and Karlamine and now Ni changed my mindset as well.

I guess I did come here to send a message but it seems some have received it while others haven't, I stop using Jirasd on Ni. Her entire body was blacked with her entire clothes burnt to a crisp leaving her with no clothes on her body, her body goes limp but I catch her before she falls to the ground I catch her.

I chose to use Jirasd instead of regular lighting because regular lightning is weaker than Jirasd, so I wanted to get it over with quickly. As I heal her wounds I could see a tear form in her eye so for curiosity's sake I took a look inside her mind and felt nothing but regret. So she so feels remorse for her actions, well guess I can't lie and say I wouldn't have done the same if my own sister was hurt like that.

I reach deeper into her mind to find the source of her remorse and I find Koneko at the center, I see so that's why she is crying. After healing her wounds a little I stand and turn to Riser maybe I missed judged his peerage a little.

"Five pawns and one rook has been retired," says Naud. I previously thought that they were arrogant devils who figured they were strong just because they beat other weak devils in rating games. "Out of fairness I will say this one last time, retire yourselves or meet a fate close to death," I narrow my eyes at all of them.

None of them say anything except for Mihae. She drops her hands in defeat to Riser's frustration and Yubelluna's surprise, "I, Mihae, voluntarily retire." She had fear and defeat written all over her face, her eyes and face were downcast, it seems she has lost her will to fight.

Since she can't even look eyes with me or even look up from the ground, "what do you think you are doing," barks Riser as her body is engulfed in a white glow. That just leaves a Siris and Karlamine and for some reason, I didn't see fear in their eyes, more so like they were looking for a challenge.

"Lord Anos we wish to test your skills with the sword," says Karlamine tapping her sword while earning a nod from Siris. I raise an eyebrow, "you couldn't beat the student yet you want to challenge his teacher. Seems backward to me so may I ask you why?"

"Because you will be our next target once we overcome Kiba," says Siris as she points her sword at me, for the first time during this rating game a smirk forms on my face. A magic circle forms on my hand as a wooden sword forms in my hand, "sure I guess I can show you a glimpse of the mountain you have to overcome." Both girls raise an eyebrow after seeing me create a wooden sword, so I twirl it around my hand and say, "how about this you chip this sword and I will teach you."

Earlier at the Venue for the Young Devils

For the entirety of the rating game, Rin or Ophis had been standing in silence at the back of the room. If it wasn't for Anos she would probably be at the HQ for Khaos Brigade, he told her that he belied that Death had been taking over Mittelt's body in secret.

The only proof he had was what she said and for some reason, he couldn't sense her presence whenever she swapped with Mittelt. So their Ophis stood, Devils numerous times tried to talk to her but she ignored all of them and never tore her gaze from Mittelt for a second.

Then after moments of not moving or blinking, her eyes narrowed as she took a step forward, Mittelt rolled her shoulders as Ravel and Koneko continued to talk. Basically in slow-motion Mittelt head turned around to reveal a sinister smirk on her that didn't look any bit natural or normal.

Her eye was closed but underneath her eyelid was a soft golden glow, Ophis did nothing and just watched her. Suddenly Ophis could hear Mittelt's voice in her head, "well isn't it the one being that not even my power can claim? The Dragon God of Infinity herself…Ophis. Don't look at me like that I am just watching, the same as the rest of these lessor life forms in here."

Ophis's eyes narrow dangerously, "how do you know my identity," she says in a monotone voice that had a very a threatening demeanor in it. "It was very hard breaking that seal he placed on her memories but my what a groundbreaking secret but I haven't learned everything. So many seals just for one secret, I wanted to make sure what I saw was real because well a man with his power can be the right tool if used correctly."

After that proclamation, Ophis takes a step toward Death who was still watching the rating game while talking to Koneko and Ravel who hadn't noticed the change in Mittelt, "leave," "Aww…but I was so much fun talking to Ravel and Koneko as well as watching the game."

Due to Ophis hiding her presence she couldn't threaten her by raising her aura or the illusion around her body would disappear revealing her identity and possibly presence to every Devil here. So the most she could do is glare, "don't worry mighty Dragon I don't plan on harming my vessel, and plus this is an excellent view of the battle. So just sit back and enjoy the game."

"What do you desire," Death laughs softly, "power, influence, freedom…respect. Is that too much to ask but I could say the same thing to you," "I have nothing to share with a fallen god," a black aura starts to emanate from Mittelt's unseen or sensed by anyone, "you better watch your words Dragon."

Ophis walks toward Mittelt grabbing the attention of a few Devils along the way at her sudden movement, Ophis walks calmly not to betray her intent. Ophis places her hand on Mittelt's shoulder earning a glance from her, Ravel, and Koneko, "what are you doing Dragon?" Ophis doesn't reply making Death glare at her out the corner of her eye, suddenly Death felt very uncomfortable then that uncomfortable feeling turned into pain she felt in her body.

In her body would be a miscalculation it's better to say she felt it in her real body back deep in the underworld. Suddenly Death felt like she was on fire as a cold sweat started to wash over her body, and she could have sworn when she looked into Ophis's eyes she saw the true form of Ophis.

The mighty Black Dragon that her father told her numerous times when he was alive not to piss off or antagonize and she now understood why. She couldn't sense her aura but she didn't need to, those cold lifeless eyes were all the power she needed to get her point across. Mittelt's eyes droop a little then she blinks rapidly, "huuuuh…what you touching me for Rin," "who are you," says Ophis telepathically.

Mittelt blinked twice and responded with a confused look, "have you forgotten me," she replies in her head. Ophis removes her hand and walks away leaving a puzzled Mittelt, Ravel, and Koneko, "I couldn't even notice that she switched back, so I wonder how long she was in control and it seems that Mittelt didn't realize she was under control."

Ophis takes her position at the wall and resumes her watch while numerous devils cheered and booed Anos, honestly, she wasn't listening. She doubted a battle between someone who was almost on par with her and some devil who hasn't lived enough lifetimes to question her on anything, could actually be that entertaining. So she just canceled out their noise with her own thoughts while keeping a closer eye on Mittelt.

Transition back to the rating game

Siris POV

I glance at Karlamine and then back at Lord Anos, he was just standing straight up with his sword extended toward Karlamine and me. "Lord Anos are you not going to assume a battle stance," I say as we patiently wait but all he does is smirk and say.

"Don't need it. Come at me together or individually," I assumed we would attack him together but Karlamine puts her hand in front of me, "let me go first." Then she smirks, "I mean the both of us couldn't defeat Kiba so I doubt we will both be able to defeat him at the same time."

I nod and Karlamine turns her attention toward Lord Anos, "while we spar could you give me some tips my Lord." Anos nods at Karlamine with a smirk, "fine let's get started," Karlamine nods as his eyes narrow and in a burst of speed she is on top of Lord Anos in less than a second ready to decapitate him.

Lord Anos doesn't move a muscle as Karlamine comes down seconds from slicing him in two, then there was a clonk, unlike a clang when metal strikes metal. Karlamine stumbles back and regains her balance after trying to slice him in half, I look back at Anos wooden sword expecting it to be broken.

But it wasn't even broken, the sword didn't even have a dent in it, my eyes nearly pop out of my head. And the same happens to Karlamine as she looks at her sword and then back to Anos's wooden one, "that is no wooden sword what is that," says Karlamine. Anos then walks toward Karlamine with his wooden sword extended towards her, Karlamine looks at me and I shrug.

So she walks toward him sensing no danger taking the sword in the progress, her eyes widen and Lord Anos speaks, "see it's just a wooden sword." Karlamine carefully inspects the sword then hands it back to Anos, "see it is indeed wooden," says Lord Anos swinging the sword around.

Even though Lord Anos said it was a wooden sword it still wouldn't make sense, "now how about we continue," says Lord Anos pointing to his sword and Karlamine. Karlamine assumes her battle stance and looks at Anos then back toward her sword, then dashes forward coming at Anos with a strike to the left. Then again Lord Anos blocks again with a simple swing, "as I said to you yesterday, what you lack is speed, power, and skill."

Karlamine nods and starts to dash in all directions in an attempt to find an opening but Lord Anos doesn't move one hand was in his pocket while the other moved around rapidly countering and blocking her attacks with ease. He is not even looking at her most of the time, so how is he blocking her, "Karlamine your attacks are too telegraphed," Lord Anos then leans to the left dodging an upward slash.

And while she was momentarily in the air he send an into her stomach making her cough up spit, sending her rolling on the ground. Karlamine slowly rises to her feet but by the time she looks up Anos has his sword at her neck, "that's my victory."

Karlamine sighs in defeat and Lord Anos turns his attention toward me, "are you ready," I nod already knowing I was about to fight a losing battle. I draw my sword from my and one last time look to Lord Riser, he doesn't say anything, "well looks like I am going to have to learn as much as I can."

I lunge at Lord Anos with my sword cocked back, just like with Karlamine he doesn't move but I fully expect him to doge or something. I bring my sword down ready to cut him in two but when my sword comes down I feel no resistance except when I slam it into the ground making a small crater.

I look up to see Anos standing in the exact same spot well I guess the same spot would be wrong he had taken a few steps to the right, "you are much slower Karlamine but in terms of strength you are much stronger," says Lord Anos as he looks down at me. I swing my sword again to try and take off his legs but he points the wooden sword toward the ground and just like Karlamine's sword mine doesn't even leave a dent.

"Good effort," Lord Anos says making a smirk form on my face I roll back to get some space, okay so trying to dent the sword is basically impossible at this point. But I want him to teach me, okay think Siris, he took Koneko under his wing along with the rest of Rias including Issei who is nothing but a pervert.

So how can I impress him enough to teach me, I drift for a few seconds but then an idea comes to fruition, yes that could work, okay cool let's see if I can pull a fast one over Lord Anos and if not then I'm in the same situation than I was before. I pull my sword back and plant my right foot back and get low to the ground, I then kick off with my back foot knocking back some dirt in the process.

I dash toward Lord Anos faster than I did the first time and just like I hoped he doesn't move and just raises his sword to block. Half a second before my sword connects with him I twist my hand causing the blade side of my sword to point the other way, at the same time I plant my foot on the ground to shift my weight.

I change the momentum of my swing from a downward slash to an upward one with even greater speed than my original strike. Just like I hoped Lord Anos's sword was still raised to block my earlier attack but something was off he wasn't looking at me anymore and his opposite hand was extended toward me.

Then before I knew it I was being tossed to his left as Lord Anos grabbed my shirt, there was also a red light in the corner of my eye, then there was a splash of blood on my face I roll a few feet to see ten holy swords inside Lord Anos body, two in his right leg, four in his stomach, and two in the arm he threw me with.

The last two were in Lord Anos hand right over his heart but the swords were still deep in his chest but it appresses as he caught them in time so they didn't pierce his heart. The steam then started to emit from where the sword pierced him, due to the reaction of the holy element burning the devil's magic.

I there hear my master's maniacal laughter, "good job focusing his attention on you, I wanted to do this earlier but I couldn't find the right moment." I look toward Lord Riser in utter surprise then to Yubelluna who was sporting an amused smirk on her face, "master why did interject in our duel." "Silence Siris or I will kill you too for siding with the enemy, now shut the fuck up. Yubelluna finish this trash but don't kill him I reserve the right to kill himself."

Yubelluna nods as she twirls her spear around seductively, I look back at Lord Anos and he was down on one knee as blood dripped from his body. Why did Lord Anos save me…I'm the enemy…he could have just moved out the way…I can't believe master interrupted a sacred duel between knights.

I sand a put myself between Lord Anos and Yubelluna who raises an eyebrow toward me, "back off I was supposed to bring him down why did you interfere," Yubelluna narrows her eyes at my actions and I can just see the annoyance in her eyes. "Kill them both she can be replaced," my eyes nearly burst out of their sockets at master's proclamation and almost do so when Yubelluna just shrugs while extending her staff toward me.

"Wait what are…" but before I even finish my statement Yubelluna fires off her explosion speed and to my surprise, I'm too slow to dodge it, so all I could do was raise my sword defensively and close my eyes awaiting for the pain.

But there was nothing, no pain, not even the temperature from the battlefield and I open my eyes to thee a barrier around my body. I turn to see Lord he was looking up at me out the corner of his eye with his hand extended toward me, did Lord Anos just save me again why…even though he can barely stand?

Then my eyes widen as his eyes started to glow and his mouth said a single word but I couldn't hear it but I knew what he was saying, "leave," I nodded and voluntarily retired myself. But thinking back after the rating game I really wish I would've stayed because what happened next what nothing but spectacular.

Transition to the Devil Kings Venue

"It seems Anos is taking this more seriously now but, what concerns me is the amount of blood on the ground," says Ajuka, "I'm pretty sure it's fine the dimensions used for the rating games are whipped. So I don't think there will be an issue but your concern is understood we can't have people accidentally looking into his blood."

"Finally we get to see the Demon King of Tyranny," says Serafall with heavy excitement in her voice. "Would you please be quiet before someone hears you," says Falbium very annoyed he has to be here, and he was only here because the rest of them came so it wouldn't make sense for him not to come.

"Let's see what my dear younger brother will do now that he has free rain to play with Riser and his peerage," says Sirzechs with a Massive smirk on his face.

Scene Change Back to the Rating Game

Yubelluna POV

That traitor Siris leaves after Gremory protected her from the attack such a coward but it matters not I get to play with him before my beloved master takes his life. A terrible chill runs down my spine and I suddenly lose my ability to breathe for a moment, I glance around to see the origin of that terror but find nothing.

Until my attention is directed back toward Anos, somehow he miraculously removed the two swords from in front of his heart which again somehow managed to catch. Almost simultaneously all the other swords start o pull out of his body from some individual force that I couldn't see, in amazement with a mix of confusion all the swords successfully fall out of his body.

"Yubelluna what the hell are you doing," I blink away my confusion but before I can point my staff at him I suddenly feel something grabbing or holding every portion of my body holding it in place.

Stopping me from even raising my staff, then in disbelief, he stands as his wounds start to heal by themselves. then I feel an enormous amount of blood lust and killing intent emanating from the direction Anos was, I look away but the moment I do my eyes on their own accord look back to him.

His own eyes were glowing crimsons, I wanted to run and leave so badly but I couldn't move, I could even feel myself crying in terror. He never uttered a word, his whole normal laid-back demeanor from earlier was gone, replaced with something else, I couldn't even call it a monster or a Devil it was something more horrific.

Something more primal, I could hear Lord Riser screaming at me but all I could comprehend was Anos burning fury and rage that was directed only towards me. Should I apologize or, "I don't need your sorry Yubelluna," says Anos in a dark tone, wait can he, "yes I can read your thoughts."

"You see I don't find it necessarily find enjoyable to fight weaker individuals but I do find it quite amusing to insight terror into those who don't know their place."

I stand there unable to move as he, "how about you say my full title when addressing me," I mean as Lord Anos approaches, all my surroundings are drowned out as he…I mean Lord Anos edges closer toward me.

I try to close my eyes, "try all you want they never will," get out of my head stop reading my mind, "how about you stop crying and do something about it." I close my eyes in a desperate attempt to hide but then I find myself in a desert under a night sky I try to walk but my feet won't move then I notice I was getting closer to the ground.

"Welcome to your living hell Yubelluna," I after scream after hearing the suddenness of his voice, "silence I haven't even started your punishment yet." I start trembling as I slowly get pulled down and after a few seconds only my head is left above the ground, I then see Lord Anos materialize a few feet in front of me sitting on a rock, "where am I," I ask very much scared for my life.

An absolute sadistic smile forms on his face as if he heard something amusing, "I am glad you asked, we are about to begin your punishment." I start to squirm under the sand but it was a fool errand, "do you know the most painful ant bite in the human world," I nervously shake my head no and he continues, "well it's the bullet ant," Lord Anos lifts his right pointer finger to his face as a small ant crawls all over it.

"Supposedly it has a pain index of 4.0 which if you don't know is very high," His eyes then turn to me and I feel uneasiness wash over me, I then start to cry and plead for forgiveness having a rough idea of what's about to happen.

I then start to feel pain unlike any other all over my lower body, I scream and beg for it to be over but when my eyes land on him I don't sense or see anger, what I see on his face was nothing but pure delight, I don't know how long I was in there but it felt like an eternity.

I reopen my eyes and I am mentally exhausted from all the pain I felt, I want to run but my body won't move, "if you want to run go ahead," without my approval I take off in a full sprint in the opposite direction, blinded by my fear I don't even notice where I was going I just knew I had to get out of here, suddenly I feel lightheaded.

As my speed slows to a trot then a walk as I drop to my knees, my eye lips feel heavier than usual, then that's when I notice I didn't actually fall to my knees as a spike of earth held me off the ground going straight through my stomach. I cough up blood as my eyes finally close and I feel my life slowly fade away.

Riser POV

I just watch as Yubelluna basically ran past me screaming in utter terror and horror at Anos just standing and looking at her, I called out to her numerous times but she just ignored me and started screaming, I couldn't tell what the brat did but he never cast a spell.

One moment she was about to carry out my orders then a few seconds later she ran in terror right into a spike created by earth magic from Anos.

I look back to Anos, it seems he used healing magic to heal his wounds I expect nothing less under a man who works under one of our devil kings. It would be an insult if he couldn't but now he faces me, I waited for the opportunity to use the reverse teleportation circle but he had his guard up the whole time.

Until he lowered it when Siris pulled that move, whatever it matters not at this point I down know what he did to Yubelluna but it seems I will finish him off alone. I am drawn out of my thoughts as the insignificant worm speaks, "congratulations Riser it seems you have done something no one my entire life…you have my anger."

I defensively take a step back at the tone in a voice as I remember the way he looked at me yesterday, "how dare you," I say in an attempt to hide my discomfort but if it worked on him I can't tell as he just raises an eyebrow. My eye twitches in annoyance as I ignite my wings ready for battle, "I am going to kill you now and put an end to your waisted existence."

End Chapter

So I know people were probably expecting the fight between Riser and Anos, I wanted it all to be in one chapter but as I was typing I noticed I had written more than what I initially thought so I split it up.

Apologies in advance :)