Night covered Kuoh Town in silence.
The street in front of Azrael's mansion was illuminated by a single dim streetlight.
Four figures stood facing each other.
Azrael Lucifer.
Saeko Busujima.
Rias Gremory.
Akeno Himejima.
The air was thick with demonic energy.
Rias's blue eyes stared directly at Azrael.
She had already confirmed it.
The girl standing beside him…
Was truly part of his peerage.
Which meant one thing.
His claim about recruiting peerage members was not a lie.
Rias crossed her arms.
Her crimson hair swayed slightly in the night wind.
"Azrael Lucifer…"
"Explain."
Azrael placed his hands casually in his pockets.
"Explain what?"
Akeno giggled softly.
"Ara ara… he's quite bold."
Rias ignored Akeno's comment.
Her demonic aura slowly intensified.
"You appeared in Kuoh yesterday."
"Today you already have a peerage member."
Her eyes shifted to Saeko.
"And she isn't even from the Underworld."
Saeko stood calmly behind Azrael.
Even though she could feel Rias's powerful aura…
She did not show fear.
Azrael smiled slightly.
"You're very observant."
Rias narrowed her eyes.
"Where did you find her?"
Azrael answered casually.
"Another world."
Silence.
Akeno tilted her head slightly.
"Another world?"
Rias frowned.
"That's impossible."
Azrael raised his hand.
A familiar blue panel appeared beside him.
[MULTIVERSE GATE SYSTEM]
Status: Active
Accessible Worlds:
• Naruto World
• One Piece World
• Demon Slayer
• Bleach
• Highschool of the Dead
Rias's eyes widened slightly.
Akeno stopped smiling.
Even Saeko still found the system interface fascinating.
Azrael spoke calmly.
"I told you before."
"My peerage has no limits."
He pointed at the panel.
"And my reach extends beyond this world."
The street became silent.
Rias looked at the list of worlds carefully.
Her mind raced with possibilities.
If what he said was true…
Azrael possessed something that could completely change the balance of power in the supernatural world.
Rias looked back at him.
Her voice became serious.
"If you're lying… it will be considered a major offense against the Underworld."
Azrael chuckled.
"Then I guess it's a good thing I'm not lying."
Akeno stepped forward slightly.
Her violet eyes studied Saeko.
"Ara ara… she's not a devil originally."
"But her power feels stable."
Saeko smiled politely.
"I recently joined Lord Azrael's peerage."
Rias looked at her carefully.
Her instincts told her Saeko wasn't being controlled.
She had joined willingly.
Which meant Azrael had somehow turned a human from another world into a devil.
Rias sighed slightly.
Then she looked directly at Azrael.
"Fine."
"If what you're saying is true…"
"Prove it."
Azrael raised an eyebrow.
"Prove it?"
Rias nodded.
Her demonic aura flared slightly.
"A devil's strength proves their words."
She pointed toward the open field near the mansion.
"Fight me."
Saeko looked slightly surprised.
But Azrael only smiled.
"The Crimson Princess challenging me already?"
Akeno giggled again.
"Ara ara… this will be fun."
Rias ignored her.
Her blue eyes burned with determination.
"If you defeat me…"
"I'll acknowledge your claims."
Azrael stepped forward slowly.
His crimson eyes gleamed with interest.
"And if I win?"
Rias hesitated for a moment.
Then she answered.
"I'll consider your offer."
Saeko blinked slightly.
Akeno raised an eyebrow.
Azrael laughed softly.
"You really said that."
Rias folded her arms.
"But don't misunderstand."
"I'm not planning to lose."
Azrael walked toward the open field.
The moonlight illuminated the area.
Saeko and Akeno stood at the side.
Watching.
Azrael stopped in the center of the field.
Rias walked forward as well.
Her crimson hair glowed under the moon.
Demonic power gathered around her hand.
A red magic circle appeared.
"Ready?"
Azrael stretched his neck slightly.
Then he smiled.
"Whenever you are."
Rias didn't hesitate.
She fired the first attack.
A massive Power of Destruction blast shot toward Azrael.
The red energy tore through the air.
Saeko widened her eyes.
The attack was incredibly powerful.
But Azrael didn't move.
He simply raised one hand.
[SKILL ACTIVATED]
Lucifer Gravity Dominion
The air warped.
The destructive blast stopped in midair.
Then—
CRACK.
The attack collapsed under overwhelming gravity.
Rias froze.
Akeno's eyes widened.
Azrael lowered his hand slowly.
The crushed energy scattered into harmless sparks.
He looked directly at Rias.
His crimson eyes glowing faintly.
"My turn."
Dark gravity energy gathered around him.
The ground beneath his feet cracked.
Rias felt something terrifying.
Pressure.
Pure overwhelming pressure.
Azrael wasn't even serious yet.
And she could already feel the difference in power.
Rias clenched her fist.
'This guy… he's a monster.'
The battle between two powerful devils had only just begun.
And Kuoh Town was about to witness something incredible.