Chapter 85: Fire

That single moment was enough to wake her as she realized what kind of trouble she might get into if she followed her instinct.

Akeno wasn't stupid, and she knew how delicate the situation was between the Gremory House and the Phenex House, especially after Riser had divorced Rias.

While nothing might have appeared, and they might seem like before, the conflict between the two started from time to time.

Frankly, the conflict started with the Gremory House since Sirzech had dirtied Riser's name because he felt resentful for him to divorce Rias.

Moreover, Riser also didn't show much respect for Sirzech during that engagement party, where Sirzech asked him to have a duel with Sekiryuutei.

In that confrontation, while Riser had won, he needed to bear a lot of malice since Sirzech wanted to put all the blame on him, even though the one who caused everything was Sirzech.

Still, whatever the reason, there was no doubt his name was dirtied by Sirzech and the Gremory House.

The reason wasn't important, but the fact was in front of their eyes.

Yet, with their position, it was a little hard for the Phenex House to do something and even clear up Riser's name since if they dared to do so, it meant that they were provoking or even asking for a fight with Sirzech.

However, everything changed when Riser married Sona.

With the backing of Serafall and having Sitri's house as an ally, Phenex House didn't fear the Gremory House or Sirzech Lucifer. Moreover, how could they accept the apology of the two so easily after they had dirtied Riser's name?

Whether it was his parents, older brothers, or family who cared about Riser, when they had a chance, they also started their revenge by not selling the "Phenex Tears," saying that it had limited stock and it was bought in bulk by Serafall and the Sitri House.

Similarly, in other businesses, the Phenex House also tried to harass the business of Sirzech Lucifer and the Gremory House.

In politics, even more so since his older brother took down after another, the politicians that were affiliated with Sirzech Lucifer.

Whether it was Serafall or Sirzech, they were part of the Maou Faction, but they had their own group.

The Maou Faction had never been led by Sirzech alone since Serafall Leviathan, Ajuka Beelzebub, and Falbium Asmodeus also existed.

It was also the reason why they were called the Four Great Satans.

Naturally, when the politicians affiliated with Sirzech were taken down, the politicians that were affiliated with Phenex House and Sitri House started their move, trying to dominate the voice within the government of the Underworld.

In this situation, there was no doubt that Sirzech was in a passive situation.

Sirzech might be powerful, but could he face the entire Underworld?

Moreover, while Serafall might not be as powerful as Sirzech, she was still a Maou, so her power couldn't be underestimated.

Yet, would Sirzech even try to attack Serafall?

The answer was no.

If Sirzech would really attack Serafall blatantly, he would become a tyrant in the eyes of others.

If Sirzech had a power like a God, then no one could stop him, but in the Underworld, there was one existence whose might was comparable to his, so such an option wasn't an option.

Moreover, everything that was done by the Phenex House, the Sitri House, and all the houses and devils that were related to them was still playing within the rules. They had never broken these invisible rules that were followed by everyone, so it was impossible for someone to say something.

Lastly, Sirzech had a family.

Unless Sirzech didn't want his family to live in the Underworld, then he could only play within the rules.

However, there was no doubt whether it was the Phenex House, the Sitri House, or everyone affiliated with them was on the rise due to the marriage between Riser and Sona.

Their trend couldn't be stopped, or rather, it was impossible to be stopped.

The Great King Faction was also more than happy to support the Phenex House since the more conflict on the Maou Faction; the better their faction would be.

However, this trouble was also the reason why Sirzech and the Gremory House, who knew Rias visited Riser, didn't say anything and acquitted her action, hoping that everything could become peaceful behind the stage.

Moreover, it was also the reason why Grayfia was sent to the human world since she wanted to see how close the relationship between Rias and Riser was.

In other words, whether it was Sirzech or the Gremory House, they could only rely on Rias to seduce Riser so everything would return to normal.

While it might be shameful and dirty, the Gremory was a devil known for their seduction, so whatever their methods be, as long as it could bring them a benefit, they would do it.

Still, even with so many complicated things happening around them, Akeno was sure that Rias definitely didn't know all of that since Rias just wanted to conquer Riser.

'Well, in her case, she's just starting to get lustful towards her former fiance.'

Nevertheless, if Akeno jumped in, she knew that Rias definitely wouldn't forgive her. However, she had to say that she was pretty jealous of Rias, who could do everything without worry.

As for her?

What if she jumped into Riser?

No, if she really jumped in, then what was the difference between her and Rias?

Wasn't she just a tool of the Gremory House, then?

Frankly, Akeno didn't care about being called a tool since she knew that she was just a servant.

No, she should be a slave of the Gremory House.

Yet, she definitely couldn't forgive herself if she became a bondage, a burden for Riser, especially when this was the critical moment of his house.

Akeno rubbed her temple, wondering why everything was so complicated. She just wished for a family and someone who could be by her side when she was lonely, protecting her and giving her the warmth of the house.

Yet...

Why should it be you?

If that person wasn't Riser, then Akeno wouldn't feel like this, feeling like her chest was so stuffy and her world was spinning around without giving her a moment of rest.

Following her instinct might give her a momentary sense of gratification, the bliss that would make her addicted, yet if her choice might bring Riser into ruin, then she would definitely never forgive herself.

Moreover, her origin...

If Riser knew about her dirty origin, what would he think of her?

At that moment, Akeno had woken up. She didn't have the expectation or a dream that she could be with him.

Watching him from afar while dreaming of having an affair with him was enough.

With that thought, she dried her body with a towel carefully from her breasts, curved, and all beautiful parts of her body before walking out of the bathroom.

Usually, a woman would wear their underwear after drying their body, but she usually only wore a bath towel, wrapping it around her body, then slept with her sleeping yukata without wearing a single fabric of underwear.

Still, probably due to her reincarnation as a devil or a sinner's blood inside her body, it was impossible for her to fully suppress her lust even if she knew that she might ruin the two of them.

With a lewd body that was wrapped with a single bath towel, she walked into the living room where Riser was waiting.

"Riser-sama, do you want to take a—"

Akeno stopped her voice as she saw him sleeping peacefully. Watching his sleeping face from afar, she felt that it wasn't enough, so she closed the distance between them.

Closer and closer until she could feel the warmth of his breathing.

Yes, she knew this was wrong, but she just couldn't endure it and wished to kiss his lips.

She knew that seducing him meant that she would cause him trouble.

Rias might hate her; there was also Sona, who was his wife, and her life would be turned into hell as she dared to jump into this fire.

Yet, if no one knew, then it was okay, right?

It was just a kiss.

Moreover, Rias also kissed those lips several times, so Akeno just took a step forward and then kissed his lips.

As she was a virgin, she just followed her instinct, pressing their lips, licking his lips slightly before she pried his lips open, trying to insert her tongue inside, lightly licking his teeth, but as she enjoyed this kiss, she could feel that his tongue was entangled with hers, which made her open her eyes and feel startled.

Akeno was startled when she found out his eyes were wide open. She wanted to escape, but then, his arm was already wrapped around her slender waist, so it was impossible for her to raise her body.

"Ri-Riser-sama..."

Her face was scorching since she knew she was caught.

"Like her master, her servant is also dirty, huh?"

His voice was filled with mocking, but strangely enough, it gave fuel to her desire.

"What is it? Are you getting excited about being mocked? Are you a masochist?"

"Ri-Riser-sama..."

Did he know how hard it was to suppress this feeling?

If he continued, then—

"It seems that I need to give you a punishment in place of your master."

Riser lightly caressed her plump, red lips with his thumb as he stared at her with a mocking smile.

"........"

Akeno gave up and just let herself be burnt by the fire tonight.