"But I'm not going to marry you, Riesel. I'm going to marry someone I like. Even if it is a demon with an ancient lineage, there is still this level of power. ”

Overshadowing Riesel's words, Lias said clearly.

Risel listened, feeling very bad halfway through. Squinted his eyes and pouted.

“…… Lias, me. It's also a demon who carries the reputation of the Phoenix family. You can't let that name be discredited. I don't like to come to this small, dilapidated human realm building. It's better to say that I don't like the human world very much. The fire and the wind of this world are too filthy. It's unbearable for the demons who rule the fire and the wind! ”

Rumble!

Flames erupted around Resel. Fire powder flies indoors.

"I'm going to burn all of your servants and take you back to the underworld."

Rumble!

Murderous intent and hostility spread indoors. The pressure unleashed by Reselle came at Lias and the others.

And Rias confronted Reselle and began to release red magical aura from her body.

Rycell, too, began to surround his body with flames. The room was wrapped in heat.

The flames converged on Rycell's back, forming the shape of wings. It's a firebird, indeed. The atmosphere in the room is on the verge of being touched.

However, there are calm interveners here. - Miss Grufia.

"Miss, Lord Resel, please calm down. If I continue, I can't just sit on the sidelines. I will not be kind to the honor of Lord Sazex. ”

After Miss Grefia quietly uttered her bold words, Lias and Riesel's expressions tensed. As if he was afraid of Miss Grufia.

Raesel shook his head with a deep sigh as he faded away from the flames covering his body.

“…… Since you are the strongest [Queen] who is called the strongest [Queen] said this, even you and I will be afraid. I don't want to fight the family of Lord Sazex, who is judged to be a monster. ”

Lias also put away the red magic and lifted the battle transition. Seemingly, get out of the worst.

Cut! Completely hit by that guy!

After confirming that the fighting spirit of Lias and Resel was gone, Miss Grufia said, "It will become like this, the lord and Lord Sazex and the people of the Phoenix family should be very clear. I'm sorry, but this is the last conversation. It has long been predicted that this will not lead to such an outcome, so we will take the last resort here. ”

"Last resort? What's going on, Grufia. ”

"Miss, if you want to carry out your own will, how about a duel with Lord Rysel in the [Rating Game]?"

“——！？”

After listening to Grufia's opinion, Lias was speechless. It looks like I'm surprised from the bottom of my heart.

‘【Rating Game】？ It feels like I've heard a name somewhere...... 'Hyoto thought to himself.

"The battle between the demons with the title and the servants is competitive." Yuto Kiba explained.

Battles between demons using Soldiers, Knights, Chariots, Monks, and Queens as servants.

The outcome of the match will also have a significant impact on the relationship between the demons.

However, that one is only allowed to participate by adult demons, and Lias, who is not yet an adult, should not be allowed to participate?

"As everyone knows, the eldest lady can't participate in the official [Rating Game] that only adult demons can participate in. However, if it is an informal match between pure-blood demons, even immature demons can participate. In this case, there will be many-"

"Relatives, or family members are present."

Lias sighed as she took Miss Grufia's words.

"In other words, my father thought about my refusal and wanted to decide the marriage through this competition, right? …… How far does it have to get in the way of my lifestyle......! A hint of murderous intent flashed in Lias's eyes.

"So, is the eldest lady going to refuse to fight?"

"No, how could it be, it's a good opportunity. I'm playing. Let's make a break in the game, Riesel. ”

In response to Lias's defiant words, the corners of Rysel's mouth rose slightly.

"Oh, yes. I don't care. However, I have long been an adult, and I have already participated in official battles several times. Now there are as many victories as the stars. Even so, do you want to fight? Lias. ”

Riazel responded with a more provocative response, and Rias smiled without showing weakness.

"Of course you have to fight. Resel, I'm going to bring you down! ”

"Okay. If you win, you can do whatever you like. If I win, you're going to marry me right away. ”

The two of them stared at each other. Eyes collided fiercely.

"I see. The meaning of the two has been confirmed by me, Grufia. As a witness to both families, I will be the conductor of this competition. Please advise? ”

"Okay."

"Ahh

To Miss Grufia's question, both Lias and Rysel agreed.

"I see. I will convey everyone from both families. ”

Miss Grufia bowed her head after confirmation.

'Am I going to compete now?' Will Mr. Du Ren also be there? Probably not······

Although he knew that Du Ren had nothing to do with demons, Hyoto Kazusei still wanted Du Ren to see his growth.

"I said, Lias. Could it be that the people here are your servants? At this time, Rysel saw Kassei Hyodo with a 'thoughtful' expression.

Riaz raised an eyebrow at Riesel's words.

"So what?"

After hearing Lias's answer, Raesel let out a weird laugh.

"Is this really, can't you fight well? You're the only one on your side who can fight my lovely minions. ”

As he spoke, Rysel snapped his fingers, and the Rubik's Cube in the room lit up.

The pattern of the Rubik's Cube is the same as that of Phoenix's Rubik's Cube when Risel appeared. Figures appeared one after another in the Rubik's Cube.

Issei reacted, and instantly lost his words after seeing the number of people appearing in the Rubik's Cube.

"Well, these are my lovely servants."

A total of fifteen people who seemed to be dependent demons had gathered around Riesel, who spoke in a dignified manner.

A man who wears armor like a knight. A man who wears a cloak like a magister.

All members! The number of minions is the same as the number of pawns, and there can be a maximum of fifteen minions.

It seems that the high-level demon will get fifteen [demon's chess pieces] from the demon king.

If you use it on someone who wants to make her a servant, you can conclude a master-slave relationship. The higher the potential of the person who becomes a servant, the more pieces will be consumed. Therefore, there will be only one [Knight] and one [Chariot].

However, Hyodo Kassei is not an ordinary soldier, he alone (the demon) represents eight soldiers!

Originally, there could be a maximum of eight [soldiers], but because the things in Hyoto Kazusei's body were extremely vicious (Drager: ······· So Lias consumed all eight [Soldier] pieces in order to make him a servant demon.

Like this, there are also superior demons without fifteen subordinate demons.

In the case of Risel, the largest number of fifteen servant demons were gathered.

The sixteen dependent demons, including the [Wang], are quite spectacular.

On Lias's side, there is only one [King], [Queen], [Chariot], [Knight], and [Soldier].

In other words, five against fifteen (Aisha did not join)!?

"Can you let Mr. Du Ren also play——?! Although Hyoto Issei really wanted to ask Du Ren to help them, it really didn't seem to work this time.

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