"Hiro, since you're also an important witness, you have to come with us."
Before the Three Factions meeting began, Rias looked at Hiro seriously as she spoke.
"But when you see the Archangel Michael and the Fallen Angel Governor Azazel, don't make any overly provocative moves. Remember-you're the only human present."
"Do I really look like someone who lacks basic manners?"
Hiro replied helplessly, glancing at Rias's unusually solemn expression.
Perhaps because he wasn't Rias's servant, Sirzechs and the old Gremory hadn't paid the Kirigaya house a visit during the previous inspection, even though they were present.
Instead, Serafall-the infamous sister-con-had stubbornly stayed until just yesterday.
As a result, in the huge Kirigaya residence, Hiro was still the only male.
Even counting the Deviluke household next door, nothing had changed.
"I know you're usually very reassuring, but..."
Rias looked toward the conference room in the new school building, worry creeping into her voice.
"This time, the Fallen Angel Governor Azazel is here. Given his reputation, who knows what he'll say? If he says something that upsets you, can you at least endure it a little?"
"Yes, yes. I'll be careful."
Hopefully nothing unexpected happens.
Hearing his perfunctory response, Rias sighed inwardly and didn't press the matter.
Knock.
"Excuse me."
Following Rias into the conference hall where the Three Factions meeting was being held, Hiro swept his gaze across the room.
The scene wasn't much different from what he remembered.
Even Grayfia and Irina-who had gone missing during an assignment-were present.
Grayfia Lucifer.
Sirzechs Beelzebub.
Serafall Leviathan.
The Devil faction had mobilized three Maous. Two of them were Super Devils.
Noticing this, Hiro couldn't help but think inwardly-
Are the Devils planning to use this chance to wipe out the Angel and Fallen Angel leadership?
There was one thing he couldn't quite understand, though.
Why was Grayfia Lucifer not seated like Sirzechs and Serafall, but instead standing behind them like a proper maid?
Then again...
She was wearing a maid outfit.
"Let me introduce my sister and her servants, as well as her friend-Nanamiya Hiro."
Sirzechs smiled faintly as he gestured toward Rias and Hiro.
"I believe you should all be familiar with him after the Kokabiel incident some time ago."
"Nanamiya Hiro-the unknown Sekiryuutei who killed my subordinate and conveniently punched a hole through Vali."
Azazel waved casually at Hiro, his tone frivolous.
"How could I not know him? I specifically investigated him after that day."
"Irina also mentioned him to me."
Michael spoke with a gentle smile.
"She said he's a very approachable person."
"Lord Michael!"
Hiro himself felt nothing in particular, but Irina-standing nearby-blushed slightly and protested to her superior.
"Alright. Let's get to the main topic."
Sirzechs turned his gaze to Rias.
"Rias, please explain what happened beforehand."
"Yes, Lord Beelzebub."
Rias stepped forward, her expression serious.
While Rias at the front carefully recounted events Hiro already knew, Hiro-standing in the back-had a sudden thought.
Grayfia. Grayfia-dono. Are you listening?
I am.
Grayfia didn't speak aloud.
She didn't even turn around.
Yet her voice was transmitted clearly into Hiro's mind.
Maintaining his posture, Hiro began to quietly converse with the silver-haired maid several meters ahead.
Why are Beelzebub and Leviathan seated up front, while you-the Lucifer-are standing behind them like a maid?
In the current perception of Michael, Azazel, and Sirzechs, I am merely a maid of the Gremory household.
Not a Lucifer.
Only non-essential personnel such as Rias and Sona know my true identity.
Hiro's expression went completely blank.
A Three Factions meeting.
It was one thing for a dignified Lucifer to choose not to sit.
But to hide her identity not just from Sirzechs and Serafall, but also from Azazel and Michael?
Wasn't she worried the entire meeting would collapse if this were exposed?
No. I'm not worried.
Grayfia's voice carried calm, absolute confidence.
With me here, the Devil faction has nothing to fear.
Hiro had no choice but to accept that answer.
After thinking for a moment, he activated Mental Out Lv5, reinforcing his mental defenses.
Then-
Grayfia. Grayfia. Are you listening? Are you listening?
This time, there was no response.
Just Mental Out Lv5 is enough to block Grayfia's mind-reading?
That's... rare good news.
Hiro felt increasingly satisfied with the Mental Out Lv5 ability.
As for the system's gradually diminishing authority-
That could wait.
After confirming this, Hiro maintained his mental defenses and initiated communication himself.
By the way, Grayfia.
You defeated the other three Maous and claimed the position yourself. How did you gain such overwhelming strength? Is it something you can talk about?
There was a brief pause.
Then Hiro felt something like nostalgia ripple through Grayfia's voice.
That...
It's all thanks to my Lord.
Without my Lord's grace, I wouldn't have even reached the position of a Maou.
In terms of pure devil aptitude, I'm actually inferior to Sirzechs Beelzebub and Ajuka Asmodeus.
Your... Lord?
Hiro's thoughts stalled.
Who is your Lord? Why has no one in the Three Factions ever heard of them?
Did they manipulate everyone's memories and erase themselves?
No.
It's normal that no one has heard of them.
Besides you, only my Queen knows of my Lord's existence.
Then why are you telling me?
Because...
In terms of appearance alone-
You look almost exactly like my Lord.
That sentence struck Hiro's mind like a thunderbolt.
The plot just escalated-violently.
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