The open field beside Azrael's mansion was filled with tension.
The moonlight illuminated the battlefield.
On one side stood Rias Gremory, heir of the powerful Gremory clan.
On the other stood Azrael Lucifer, the mysterious devil who had appeared in Kuoh.
Saeko and Akeno watched silently from the side.
The air itself felt heavy.
Azrael slowly stepped forward.
Dark demonic energy surrounded him.
Across from him, Rias raised her hand again.
A large crimson magic circle appeared behind her.
Her demonic power surged.
Multiple spheres of Power of Destruction formed around her.
Azrael watched calmly.
'Impressive control.'
Rias's blue eyes sharpened.
"Let's see if you can stop this."
With a wave of her hand—
The red energy spheres shot toward Azrael like meteors.
The ground cracked under their power.
Saeko held her breath.
Even Akeno looked impressed.
But Azrael simply sighed.
"Too slow."
He raised his hand again.
[SKILL ACTIVATED]
Lucifer Gravity Dominion
BOOOOOOM.
An invisible force crushed the incoming attacks.
Every sphere of destruction froze in the air.
Then—
They shattered.
The energy collapsed instantly.
Rias's eyes widened.
Azrael hadn't even moved from his position.
He looked completely relaxed.
Azrael tilted his head slightly.
"My turn."
He snapped his fingers.
The gravity around Rias suddenly increased.
CRACK.
The ground beneath her feet shattered.
Rias dropped to one knee.
Her body felt incredibly heavy.
She gritted her teeth.
"W-What… is this pressure…?"
Akeno's eyes widened in shock.
She could feel it too.
Even standing far away, the gravity felt overwhelming.
Saeko looked at Azrael with admiration.
'This is my king's true power.'
Rias tried to stand.
But the invisible pressure kept pushing her down.
Azrael walked toward her slowly.
Each step felt calm and effortless.
He stopped a few meters away.
Then he spoke.
"This is the power of the Lucifer bloodline."
Rias glared up at him.
"You're… holding back."
Azrael smiled slightly.
"Of course."
"This isn't a real battle."
Rias clenched her fists.
Her pride refused to give up.
A massive red magic circle appeared behind her.
Her power surged once again.
"I won't lose that easily!"
The Power of Destruction gathered around her body.
The pressure around her exploded outward.
For a moment—
The gravity weakened.
Rias stood up again.
Akeno smiled slightly.
"Ara ara… President is getting serious."
Rias gathered all her power.
A massive red sphere formed above her hand.
It was far stronger than her previous attacks.
Even Saeko could feel its destructive power.
Rias shouted.
"This will end it!"
She fired the attack.
The massive blast of destruction rushed toward Azrael.
The entire field trembled.
But Azrael simply raised one finger.
His crimson eyes glowed.
[SKILL ENHANCED]
Absolute Gravity Control
The massive attack stopped instantly.
Frozen in midair.
Like time itself had stopped.
Rias stared in disbelief.
Azrael gently closed his hand.
CRUSH.
The enormous attack collapsed into nothing.
The energy vanished.
The field became silent again.
Rias stood frozen.
Azrael walked closer.
He stopped directly in front of her.
Then he spoke calmly.
"This match is over."
Rias slowly exhaled.
Her demonic aura faded.
She looked at him carefully.
Then—
She laughed softly.
Akeno blinked.
"Ara ara?"
Rias shook her head slightly.
"I surrender."
Saeko smiled proudly.
Azrael crossed his arms.
"That was quick."
Rias looked at him seriously.
"Because I know when I've lost."
She looked directly into his crimson eyes.
"You're stronger than me."
Akeno walked closer.
Her violet eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"Ara ara… he defeated the Gremory princess so easily."
Azrael shrugged.
"You asked for proof."
Rias sighed.
Then she spoke again.
"You remember our deal."
Azrael smirked.
"You said you'd consider my offer."
Rias looked toward Saeko.
Then back at Azrael.
Her expression became thoughtful.
"Your power… your system…"
"And the ability to travel between worlds…"
She crossed her arms.
Then she smiled slightly.
"I'm interested."
Saeko blinked.
Akeno raised an eyebrow.
Azrael chuckled softly.
"So the Crimson Princess is tempted?"
Rias rolled her eyes.
"Don't get arrogant."
But then she stepped closer.
Standing only a few feet away from him.
Her blue eyes glowed with curiosity.
"Show me more."
"Show me these other worlds."
Azrael smiled.
Exactly the reaction he expected.
Suddenly—
The system appeared again.
[NEW EVENT TRIGGERED]
Rias Gremory Interest Level: High
New Mission Unlocked.
Azrael read the panel.
Then his smile widened slightly.
The real game had just begun.