Chapter 51: [51] : [BONUS] - The Rating Game Begins

~ Support & Read 17 Advanced Chapters on My Patreon! ~ Bonus Chapter for Hitting 400PS – Thank you all so much for your support! .... After two years of training in the [Hyperbolic Time Chamber], we returned to the real world and, at my suggestion, spent the next five days relaxing and having fun. A week later, Rias, her peerage, and I waited in the Occult Research Club for the representatives from the Underworld to arrive. To our surprise, the girls from the Student Council were also there, saying they had come to cheer us on. But it was obvious that they were also there because they missed me. Sona had initially been reluctant to bring her peerage to watch the match at the Occult Research Club, since the Student Council had access to a magical live broadcast. However, she ultimately gave in to their persistent pleading. ... "Rias, I hear that you and your peerage have been relaxing and enjoying yourselves these past few days, rather than training. Have you given up? But you're not that kind of person. So, does this mean you're confident you can defeat Riser Phenex now?" Sona looked at everyone's confident expressions and shared her thoughts, based on her observations. But what Sona couldn't understand was how Rias and her peerage could have changed so drastically in just two days. "That's right, Sona. That's exactly what I'm thinking. I now have the power to utterly defeat Riser. This match will be the perfect end to this engagement." Rias clasped her hands together, her eyes filled with anticipation, looking completely in control as she responded to Sona. "That's the spirit! It's time to roast that 'turkey' and make him eat his arrogance!" Kiyome said, already imagining herself dominating the Rating Game. "Don't forget about the rest of us—Kiyome-chan. We can't let you have all the fun." Akeno added confidently. "...." Kiba simply smiled and remained silent. After all, I had trained him relentlessly. But through those two years of intense training, he had completely transformed. "This time, I will definitely help Rias-buchou break free from her shackles!" Koneko said, clenching her small fist. Rias gently patted Koneko's head. She knew that Koneko had trained the hardest, and she was especially grateful for her dedication. The Student Council members couldn't help but feel curious after hearing Rias and her peerage's confident declarations. They wondered what they had experienced in the past few days. ... Just as everyone was waiting, a familiar red magic circle appeared in the room. Riser and Ravel Phenex emerged. Following them was Evelyn, Sirzechs's Queen. Seeing everyone gathered, Evelyn curtsied gracefully and said, "Good evening, Rias-sama, Sona-sama, and Riser-sama." The others returned her greeting. Riser then turned to Rias, a provocative smirk on his face. "Rias, the week is up—Are you ready to face defeat?" Rias simply gave him a cold look. "You'll be the one tasting defeat, Riser. I wonder if you'll still be so smug after I beat you. I hope you don't fall apart completely." "?!" Seeing Rias's calm demeanor, Riser was stunned. 'Why? Why is she so calm? Doesn't she understand the difference in our power?' "Hmph! Rias, you haven't even gathered all your peerage members. You only have five. I have a full set of fifteen. I think you're underestimating the gap between us!" Riser felt slighted and reminded Rias of the difference in their forces. "Numbers don't mean everything. You'd better prepare yourself for a—crushing defeat." "What! You—" Riser's face darkened instantly, anger burning in his eyes. "I'd like to see what this human has taught you that gives you the confidence to talk so big!" "Rias-sama, Riser-sama, are you ready? The Rating Game is about to begin." Just then, Evelyn interrupted their argument. "I'm ready. We can start anytime." Rias said confidently. "I'm ready too—Let's begin." Riser said, calming himself down. Despite Rias's strange behavior, he had the advantage of being immortal. He was confident that no matter how much Rias and her peerage had improved, they couldn't possibly defeat him. Riser was supremely confident in his victory. ... Soon, Rias and her peerage, along with Riser and his, were transported to an alternate dimension, the designated battlefield for Rating Games, developed by Ajuka Beelzebub after he created the Evil Pieces. This space was designed to prevent serious injuries during Rating Games. If a participant was seriously injured, they would be automatically teleported out for treatment. It was virtually impossible to die in this space unless the power difference was too great. As the Rating Game commenced, a live broadcast was sent to various locations throughout the Underworld—Many factions within the Three Great Powers were also watching the match. Among them were the Two Heavenly Dragons—Vali and Lux, and the Hero Faction's Cao Cao. They knew that—I was backing Rias, and they wanted to use this match to confirm their suspicions. ... Back in the Occult Research Club, a magical broadcast was also being displayed—Kyoya was flirting with the girls, seemingly unconcerned about Rias's situation. Sona, seeing this, pushed up her glasses and said, with a hint of exasperation. "The Rating Game is about to start. Aren't you worried at all?" "Don't worry, Sona. Rias and the others won't lose. Their power will definitely surprise you!" I said, embracing a stiff Tsubaki—She was still so innocent and easily flustered. Hearing my confident declaration, Sona couldn't help but wonder why I was so sure of Rias's victory. After all, Riser had almost never lost a Rating Game. As Sona was considering whether or not to ask me about it, the Rating Game officially began. I lay back on the sofa, resting my head on my girlfriends' laps, seemingly able to see through Sona's doubts. Kyoya smiled faintly and said, "Hehe—I know you're curious about what Rias and the others have been through, Sona—You'll see soon enough. But I guarantee this match will send shockwaves throughout the Three Factions!" "Will it really be that dramatic?" Sona thought to herself, then turned her attention to the magical broadcast. ... On the other side, Rias and Riser's teams appeared in the alternate dimension. "The location for this match is this city, Kuoh Town. Rias and Riser will each occupy one side. The participants for this match are as follows: Rias Gremory and her peerage: Queen: Akeno Himejima Knight: Kiba Yuuto Rook: Koneko Toujou Pawn: Kiyome Abe Riser Phenex and his peerage: Queen: Yubelluna Knights: Karlamine, Siris Rooks: Xuelan, Isabela Bishop: Ravel Phenex, Mihae Pawns: Marion, Bülent, Mira, Ni and Li, Shuriya, and Ile and Nel "The rules for this Rating Game are as follows: Unlimited combat. Any weapon and any method may be used. The match ends when one side's King is defeated or surrenders. The defeated King will be instantly transported out of the alternate dimension. Now, I declare the Rating Game officially started." As Evelyn's solemn voice echoed throughout the space, the Rating Game officially began. Unlimited combat meant that this Rating Game was a direct contest of strength between the two sides. ❁❁❁❁ ~ Push the story forward with your Power Stones ~ Every 400 PS = Bonus Chapter! ❁❁❁❁ ~ 17 Advanced Chapters Now Available on Patreon! https://p-atreon.com/dragonnx (Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)