"...What the hell is that?"
"My brother... became that strong?!"
Both Ravel and I were surprised.
I watched Ryu grow as I personally rolled him through training, and I already knew he was strong from our recent spar, but Riser is different.
He became that strong all on his own, without anyone's help.
In fact, looking only at the power of his final technique, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a Satan-Class technique.
Simply put, it means that single strike could have wiped a small nation off the map.
Hyoudou Issei, who would have played a major role in the original story, only managed to deal with the Peerage members before being immediately retired by Riser.
It couldn't be helped, as Riser had already become too strong for him to play an active part.
I had definitely thought it was like an adult stepping into a child's game, but on the contrary, if Ryu hadn't been there, it wouldn't have even been a match worthy of being called a Rating Game.
It would have just been a simple massacre.
Since Riser becoming that strong isn't because of Ryu's intervention, it's probably 99% because of me...
...What did I do?
Don't tell me, teaching Ravel caused a snowball effect like that?
It seems Ravel becoming stronger than him served as motivation, but to become that strong just from that?
It made me realize once again that intervening in the original story might change more things than I expected.
"Truly, the future of the House of Phenex is bright, Lord Phenex."
"Indeed it is, Lord Satan. It is a pity the engagement ended up broken, but this isn't bad either. I wonder if perhaps we were forcing our opinions onto our children."
Beside me, Riorel and Sirzechs were exchanging words.
Just like in the original story, the atmosphere seemed good.
From Riorel's perspective, it was fine if it worked out, and fine if it didn't.
The moment Ravel and I got engaged, there was no longer any faction that could ignore the power of the House of Phenex.
The reason Riser tried to get engaged to Rias was simply to prevent the decline of Pure-blooded Devils.
But ultimately, no matter how hard they try, Pure-blooded Devils are bound to decrease.
The future will be led by hybrids.
Rather, he is probably feeling more satisfaction from the fact that his son has become so strong.
Whether looking at skill or achievements, Riser will likely obtain the status of an Ultimate-Class Devil soon.
And since Ryu is technically associated with me, this Rating Game essentially became a stage for the House of Phenex to show off its strength to other families.
But...
"He's that strong and has the wealth of the Phenex family, so why did your sister reject him?"
His personality isn't even that bad...
...Except for building a harem with his peerage.
Most Devils possessing Evil Pieces tend to build harems with their peerages anyway, so isn't he a very excellent groom candidate?
"If you put it that way, I have nothing to say, Lord Eden. Still, I presented a trial to Rias based on what my sister wished for, and since she overcame it, it is only right to respect that."
He says that, but isn't he happy inside?
Sirzechs is a certified sis-con in the original story, after all.
"Anyway, I should go see those guys. Good work~."
"I'll go with you~!"
Taking Ravel along, I went straight to the hospital room where Ryu was lying.
"Yo~ You alive?"
"Hearing this annoying and dry voice, is that you, Eden?"
"What the, didn't you use a Phoenix Tear? Why are your eyes still closed?"
"I'm fully healed, but since they were burned shut and I have to open them again, I'm having trouble adjusting. My eyelids feel heavy as hell."
Ah, that makes sense.
"Still weak."
"Hey, Mr. Monster. If you're going to say that, get out. I don't want to see your face."
"Still, seeing how fast you grow, maybe in about 10 years you might be able to leave a single scratch on me?"
"10 years? Ha! I'll cut you down within 2 years. Just watch."
Always all talk with this guy.
"You are...?"
I hadn't noticed because I was focused only on Ryu, but the entire Gremory Peerage was in the hospital room.
Rias Gremory, Himejima Akeno, Kiba Yuuto, Toujou Koneko, Asia Argento, and even Hyoudou Issei lying on the bed.
Uh... um... this is incredibly awkward...
"You are the Gremory Peerage, correct? Pleased to meet you. I am Ravel Phenex, the younger sister of Riser Phenex, whom you just fought."
Ravel greeted the Gremory Peerage with elegant manners.
I should probably say hello too, right?
"Nice to meet you, my dopamines."
Nice to meet you, Gremory Peerage.
...Ah, slip of the tongue.
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