Chapter 165: New Chapter

"Ir-Iryuka?"

Ravel was startled when she saw her childhood friend suddenly appear and saw her and Riser hugging each other intimately.

The one who opened the door was Iryuka Glasya-Labolas, a childhood friend of Ravel.

Like Ravel, she was a beautiful petite girl with silver hair styled in a side-up swept hairstyle, yet even with that petite frame, she had a splendid pair of breasts.

Nevertheless, Iryuka was also stunned as she didn't expect to see this scene. Riser and Ravel were so close to each other, like a pair of lovers. Yet, weren't they siblings? Moreover, wasn't he a married man?

Subconsciously, a doubt appeared on her stoic and collected face.

"What's wrong, Iryuka?" Riser asked calmly.

Even if they were seen by Ravel's childhood friend, he was still as calm as ever while having Ravel in his arms.

"Um... everyone is looking for you. The ceremony is about to start, Riser-nii."

"Thanks for reminding me." Riser nodded, showing his gratitude to Iryuka.

"So... what are you doing here?" Iryuka even became doubtful as she saw Riser was as calm as ever.

"It's a bit stuffy on the inside, so we went out to take in some fresh air." Riser then let go of Ravel and patted her on the back as he approached Iryuka.

Ravel followed her brother and quickly calmed herself, as Iryuka didn't notice anything.

"There are so many people inside. It's troublesome to talk with all of them."

"That's true."

Iryuka also nodded as she affirmed his words.

Even though Ajuka and Sirzech weren't present, the number of nobles participating in this ceremony was outrageous. After all, Zekram Bael was present, and everyone who was involved with the Great King Faction also gathered.

At that moment, Riser knew that he had joined the Great King Faction.

'Even though I have planned to stay away from this faction...'

Riser remembered at the beginning when he thought that he would stick with the Great Four Satan faction as there was no doubt they would become the victor, but then look where he was.

Life is really unpredictable.

"Still, is your family okay, Iryuka?" Riser asked, changing the topic without changing his face.

Even though Iryuka still wanted to ask about the relationship between Riser and Ravel, his question also made her sigh. "It should be okay, but Zephydor will be the heir candidate for my father." The heir of the Glasya-Labolas died suddenly, so she could do nothing and accepted Zephydor as the new heir.

"Is that not okay?"

"He is too cocky!"

Riser only chuckled and patted Iryuka's head. "Just bear with it. He is still young, anyway. I am sure that he will learn and become more mature in the future."

"...well, I hope so." Iryuka closed her eyes, enjoying his head pat.

"Then, let's go. It won't be good if I am late."

Leaving Iryuka and Ravel, Riser went to the place where everyone was waiting.

Still, Iryuka couldn't help but stare at Riser's back longingly, causing Ravel to cough.

"Iryuka, what's wrong with you?"

"It's a shame that your brother is married. If he isn't, then I might become your older sister-in-law."

Ravel rolled her eyes. "Stop saying something stupid! Come on!"

"Wait! Wait!" Iryuka quickly chased after Ravel, then asked, "By the way, Ravel, your relationship with your older brother is so close? Is such a relationship with a sibling normal?" She was a single child, so she wasn't sure whether having such a close relationship with a sibling was normal or not, yet instead of a sibling, how to say... she felt like they were a lover?

Frankly, Lord Phenex was amazing as he had four children, especially when most nobles had one or two children in their lives. Moreover, there should be a huge age difference between the two children as it was quite hard for the devil to have children.

Riser and Ravel aside, the age difference between him and his older brothers was quite huge.

Still, this wasn't Ravel's current concern, as she said, "It's normal. Each sibling is different, after all. Some are fighting, and some are quite close. We happen quite close."

"Is that so?" Iryuka nodded and didn't continue talking about the matter between the two siblings, greatly relieving Ravel.

"By the way, if you have a match on the "Rating Game," can I join you? Your last match was amazing."

"Let's talk about that matter later since Onii-sama's ceremony is about to start."

With those words, the two also went to the hall where everyone gathered for his promotion to the "Ultimate Class Devil."

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In the hall, everyone gathered together.

Except for Sirzech and Ajuka, all the noble families were present, including the Gremory family.

From the Great King and all the 72 pillars that still remained, all of them gathered here to watch the promotion of Riser Phenex to the "Ultimate Class Devil."

All of the devils that were present knew that this was the beginning of the new chapter.

It was like how the Devil Civil War happened half a millennium ago, and also the times when Sirzech and Ajuka were born; this time, they were about to meet such a similar existence.

Riser might be young, but there was no doubt his existence was the brightest among his generation.

Like the brightest star, there was no doubt he became the aim of all the young generation.

Yet, for Riser, who had stood among all the older generation in his young age, there was no doubt his aim was much bigger than all of them.

Still, among all the people present, the one that had the most complicated thought was, without a doubt, Lord Gremory and Lady Gremory. Before, they set up the engagement between Riser and their daughter, yet now, their relationship had become so much worse, like fire and water.

Naturally, they felt regret, but everything was too late.

If there was something that they were grateful about, they could see their daughter seemed to have matured.

The only problem was their son, who made them sigh helplessly.

Still, unlike her parents, Rias couldn't take her eyes away from him, like every fiber of her being was just attracted to his figure, obsessed.

Nevertheless, no one paid attention to the Gremory couple, as all of them were respectfully facing the ancestor of the Bael House, Zekram Bael. There was also Lord Bael, the current patriarch of the Bael House, but in front of his father, he was like a puppy.

At that moment, the hall was in a solemn and dignified atmosphere as they waited for the main protagonist.

"Riser Phenex, please enter."

When these words fell, the door of the hall opened.

Instantly, all eyes were on him, causing all of them to be in a daze.

Whether Sirzech or Ajuka had their own unique presence.

While Sirzech appeared goofy and kind, everyone knew how horrible his existence was.

Meanwhile, Ajuka gave off a mysterious charm that made people unable to see what was hidden.

Yet, Riser was much different.

He was bright and warm.

Like the sun on the world, illuminating the world from the darkness.

This presence was unique, as the devil was known as a race that was associated with darkness, so his presence was just too singular.

Probably, even his ancestor's brightness was much worse than his.

Nevertheless, even if he was bright, the light that he emitted was gentle yet also unreachable.

Even Bedeze Abaddon, Roygun Belphegor, and Diehauser Belial, who were present at this ceremony, couldn't have such an aura.

Still, there was no doubt that those who were associated with him were proud, especially his wife, Sona, Ravel, his peerage members, parents, family, and many others.

Even under many adversities, he was able to get what was supposed to be his.

Riser glanced at them and made a nod at them before he walked toward Zekram Bael, who was waiting at the altar within the hall.

Only Serafall sighed as their relationship had changed, but she didn't say anything since she knew it was the natural course of result, especially with what she had done.

Zekram Bael was on the altar as he looked at Riser with a smile.

Then, the emcee, who happened to be Lord Bael, announced all the lists of Riser's achievements from his hard work to stop the Great War, the victory against all the high ranking within the Grigori, and his "Rating Game" against Tannin.

Even though everyone knew what Riser did, they couldn't help but be amazed when they heard what he had done to become the "Ultimate-Class Devil."

"Riser Phenex, from now on, you will be an Ultimate-Class Devil."

Being informed so by Zekram Bael, Riser replied, "I will receive it respectfully."

Zekram still maintained his smile and said, "As you have become the "Ultimate-Class Devil, you will receive the Rank of Prince and also a territory, but before that, there is something that I want to talk about with everyone."

"????"

This sudden development made everyone confused.

"As you know, there is a worrisome issue that is spreading in the Underworld, especially toward the certain Ultimate-Class reincarnated Devil."

As Zekram talked, everyone fell into silence as they thought about the news that circulated in the Underworld recently, and their expression became so much more complex.

Tannin.

After his loss to Riser, there was no good news about him, especially when the entire Underworld knew how horrible the lives of the devils were on Tannin's territory.

While no one could confirm whether this news was fake or real, everyone believed that Tannin treated all the devils on his territory horribly, causing many devils to die, as his only concern was the dragon.

There was even talk about the reason why Tannin wished to become the reincarnated devil, which was his ploy to conquer the Underworld and kill all the devils.

By then, Tannin, who was known as the most popular player on the "Rating Game," became a monster in everyone's eyes.

"Due to that heartbreaking news, as the ancestor of the Great King, I can't help but come out from my seclusion. That's why. I have decided to put an observer until all the news is cleared up."

Zekram Bael then looked at Riser and asked, "Riser Phenex, would you be willing to become the observer of Tannin?"

Riser put his hand on his chest as he bowed his head.

"For the future of the Underworld, for the future of the Devil, I am willing to become the observer for Tannin."

As those words fell, they sucked a deep breath and knew the new chapter was about to start soon.