Chapter 172: You can do it!

Class visit.

It was an event where all the parents would come to the school where their children study and observe their studying process.

Naturally, Kuoh Academy was also a school; it also held such an event, and due to this, many parents came to this school to observe their children's studies.

Nevertheless, Issei was in a complicated mood as he knew Riser was going to come.

Before the Class Visit started, many things happened.

Whether it was Azazel being one of his clients, the visit of Sirzech to Kuoh due to the meeting of three factions, or, strangely enough, the talk he had with Sirzech when they slept together.

While Issei might have lost his battle to Riser previously and did nothing in the battle with Kokabiel, Sirzech still trusted him so much as Issei was the holder of the Boosted Gear.

Moreover, if Sirzech didn't use Issei, could he be called a devil?

So, even if the relationship between Issei and Rias wasn't as close as in the original and Rias and the other women also didn't move to Issei's house, Sirzech still chose to stay at Issei's house to talk about many things.

When they slept, they talked about many things, especially about the potential of "Boosted Gear."

It was said that "Boosted Gear" could double the power of the user and the others as long as the body of the user and the others could bear it.

Still, as Issei could transfer the power of "Boosted Gear" to the others, what would happen if he transferred that power into Rias' boobs?

When that question was asked by Sirzech, neither of them could sleep and stayed until dawn, discussing this serious problem.

Nevertheless, the reason why Sirzech came to Issei wasn't talking about boobs but another matter.

"Issei-kun, I have a high expectation of you..."

"Si-Sirzech-sama..."

Issei felt moved when Maou Lucifer said those words to him.

After all, as he had been reincarnated as a devil, he knew how low his position was.

While Riser was high at the top, where people could only look up at him, his potion was at the bottom, where he could only lower his head when he faced Riser.

Yet, how could he accept it?

As for how Issei knew that he was the holder of "Boosted Gear," his ego and personality were also affected by it, making him feel like a dragon.

A proud being who looked down on others due to their superpower.

Yet, Issei also knew, in reality, he wasn't even Riser's opponent, especially when he saw how Riser defeated Tannin, the Dragon King. At that time, something inside him shocked and almost shattered until Ddraig said, "Hmph, a dragon king is so disappointing."

"....."

Issei felt surprised by Ddraig's arrogance, and it was still hard for him to accept it, especially when he wasn't that familiar with the myth of Ddraig.

Moreover, when he saw the might of Tannin, he felt no matter how long he tried to train, it was impossible for him to achieve such a might.

"Issei-kun, are you still thinking about Riser?"

"Ah, um, Sirzech-sama..." Issei was startled at how Sirzech could see the deep in his heart, but he nodded. Moreover, among all Rias' peerage members, no one thought that he could defeat Riser, and all of them advised him not to provoke or fight Riser as it would bring him death.

Yet, deep in his heart, how could he accept it?

After all, while he didn't want to acknowledge it, he still wished for someone to believe in him and support him, thinking that he would be able to win against Riser.

Yet, he didn't dare to say it out loud as he knew no one would believe in him.

While Riser had shown his result to the world and even gained many things, which Issei could only dream of, Issei could only stay in his room, either watching porn or playing with his hands.

"You don't need to be that tense, and your reaction is normal since among all the Phenex House, Riser is exceptional. His might be even better than his ancestor."

"....."

When Issei heard that, he wondered whether it was even possible for him to defeat Riser, but—

"But no matter how much better he is, you are better, Issei-kun."

"Wh-What do you mean, Sirzech-sama?" Issei was confused, and at the same time, his heart was beating so fast, as if he anticipated something.

"You are the holder of "Boosted Gear," the Red Dragon Emperor, the Welsh Dragon." Sirzech smiled and asked, "However, do you know how strong the Welsh Dragon is?"

"I-I am not."

While Issei had courage, he didn't have a brain, which was fair.

"You know that God passed away, right? Do you know why God died? It was all due to sealing the Red Dragon Emperor and the White Dragon Emperor. While the Red Dragon Emperor was sealed inside the Boosted Gear, it resided within your body. In other words, you can be as strong as the Red Dragon Emperor.

"Your potential is even better than me, Ajuka, the Four Great Satans."

"No-No, how could that be? How could I be as strong as you, Sirzech-sama?"

Unlike when facing Riser, Issei was so respectful and even licked Sirzech so hard, especially when Sirzech was the Maou Lucifer and older brother of Rias, his master.

Moreover, the thought of him becoming as powerful as Sirzech had never crossed his mind, yet how could he not be happy when he received so much praise?

Being a pervert and stupid, Issei hardly received praise from anyone, especially when Rias barely cared for him anymore, so his self-confidence and self-esteem were hit.

Yet Sirzech's words changed everything.

"Issei-kun, you need to believe in yourselves. If there is anyone who can defeat Riser, then you are that person."

*Gulp!*

Issei stared at Sirzech, who still maintained that smile. "... can-can I really?"

"Yes, if you don't believe, you should ask Ddraig who resides on your body."

"Yes, partner. A phoenix might be powerful, but that's it. Compared to me, the Heavenly Dragon, it is nothing."

"That's why. You need to work harder, whether it is for Rias, your master, or the Gremory House, since you want to become a high-class devil and make a harem, right?"

"Ye-Yes!"

The word "harem" quickly excited him, and he vowed to become stronger!

Nevertheless, watching Issei's reaction, Sirzech smiled kindly.

"So grow stronger, Issei-kun."

"I will, Sirzech-sama!"

Still, due to this, Issei gained confidence, and even if Riser came to the Kuoh Academy, he didn't fear, but nevertheless, he knew that he was still weak and he shouldn't provoke him until he grew stronger.

Yes, he needed to train harder so he could become stronger.

"Issei-san, please don't do anything when you meet, Riser-sama, okay?" Asia, who was in the same class as Issei, couldn't help but try to remind Issei so many times. Naturally, Rias reminded her that Riser was going to visit, and she knew she needed to watch over Issei so he wouldn't mess around.

"I-I know. Y-You don't need to worry, Asia-chan."

Watching Asia, who reminded him not to provoke Riser, Issei felt pain, but it also made him wish to grow even stronger.

Still, instead of Issei, Asia was more worried about her friend.

"Are you okay, Aika-chan?"

"...I am okay, Asia-chan." Aika smiled kindly, but it was impossible to hide the sadness on her face. Nevertheless, she knew Asia was a devil, especially after she had summoned her, and she also learned many things from her.

Whether it was about the devils or the supernatural world, Asia didn't hide anything, telling the truth to Aika.

It was also due to this that Aika felt relieved when she found out that Riser was so busy, but if possible, she wished to meet him.

Nevertheless, facing two problems at the same time, Asia felt that her head was quite a headache, especially when she thought about Issei. While she knew it was quite rude, she didn't believe in Issei, and she hoped that Issei and Riser wouldn't meet each other.

Yet, her wish was quite meaningless, especially when the familiar footstep was heard.

The sound of the soles hitting against the tiles was heard.

Moreover, the sound seemingly disappeared, and the light seemed to focus on a single point.

It was as if, at that moment, this figure had become the center of the world.

Asia and Aika, who happened to see him, were unable to say anything, so they forgot about Issei.

As expected, when Issei saw him, he was unable to hold his emotion, especially when he saw how he didn't even put him in his eyes. Like before, in his eyes, he was just a pebble on the street.

Yet, due to this, Issei was unable to hold his emotions.

It was as if Asia could feel Issei's emotion and was about to stop him, but it was too late!

Issei was about to say something, but the killing intent was pressed onto his body, causing him to feel like his entire body was frozen!

Before Riser did anything, Serafall made the first move.