Chapter 39 - Four Youngsters and Their First Meeting

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While the three girls were silent, looking down gloomily, they didn't realize that someone was approaching them.

"Why does it feel gloomy in here...."

Hearing someone's voice, the three girls raised their heads.

And they then saw a burly, black-haired young man standing not far from them.

"You are...."

The three girls looked a bit confused as they didn't recognize the teenager.

The teenager then greet them.

"Yo! Long time no see, Rias."

"Huh?"

Hearing the burly teenager greet her, Rias was even more confused. She then decided to observe the teenager more closely and try to remember if she knew him.

And before long, Rias looked slightly wide-eyed.

"You are.... Sairaorg?

"Hahahahaha! I thought you wouldn't recognize me!"

The burly teenager laughed after Rias realized who he was.

"You really are Sairaorg!?"

"Of course I am."

"I almost didn't recognize you, you know. You've changed quite drastically."

Rias slightly shakes her head after seeing Sairaorg's stature from the bottom up which indeed for someone who is only 12-13 years old, Sairaorg is far beyond average.

"It can't be helped. My body is the only one I have, so I always have to forge it."

"...."

Hearing Sairaorg's bitter words, Rias was a bit silent and showed a sympathetic expression. Because she knows how Sairaorg was ostracized from his own family for not having his family's magic ability and not even having any magic ability at all even though he is a pure-blood Devil.

Seeing Rias' expression, Sairaorg tried to divert the topic.

"Why did you look gloomy just now? Also, are you not going introduce your friends to me?"

"Hah~. Forget that.... Let me introduce you."

Rias sighed then stood up to introduce them.

"This is Sairaorg Bael. Sairaorg is my cousin from the mother's side."

Rias said introducing Sairaorg while looking at the other two girls. And then she did the opposite.

"These two are Sona Sitri and Seekvaira Agares. They are my best friends."

"Oh? Agares and Sitri's heiress? I've heard of you two, but I didn't expect to meet you here…. Hello, I'm Sairaorg Bael. Nice to meet you."

Sairaorg was a bit surprised after knowing who Rias's two girl friends were and then he stretched out his hand to shake hands with both of them.

And the two girls also shook hands and introduced themselves.

"Nice to meet you too, Sairaorg Bael. I'm Sona Sitri."

"Nice to meet you too. I am Seekvaira Agares."

And the two of them were also quite surprised after realizing Sairaorg's origins. Because they had also heard how the eldest son of the House of Bael was ostracized and disgraced for not inheriting his family's signature ability.

After they finished introducing themselves, Rias asked Sairaorg.

"By the way, why did you come here? It's unusual for you.... Please sit."

Rias motioned for Sairaorg to sit down and poured tea for him.

"Ah. Thanks.... I wanted to discuss some important matters with Auntie and ask her for advice. But the maid said, Auntie was still outside taking Millicas out, so I came here after the maid told me you were having tea here. "

"Discuss what?"

"Well, you'll find out later."

Sairaorg answered Rias' question with a slight grin sipping his tea.

"Hmph! That's fine if you don't want to say it!"

Rias pouted slightly.

But then she said again

"Rather than that.... Sairaorg, you know, there's a kid the same age as us that the upper classes talk about a lot these days. And he's quite interesting."

"Hoh? I wonder who's someone who can make the high people interested. He must be unusual. Who is he?"

"He's quite unusual indeed. His name is Rey Rofocale."

"What?"

Sairaorg seemed a little surprised to hear the name being called and then gave a serious look.

"Rey Rofocale you said?"

"Yeah?"

Rias and the others seemed a bit confused by Sairaorg's reaction upon hearing Rey's name.

Sairaorg then silently frowned.

"...."

"Sairaorg, why are you frowning. Is there a problem?"

And seeing Sairaorg's expression, Rias also asked with a somewhat worried expression.

Sairaorg then shook his head and answered.

"No.... It's just that.... I know him and have met him."

"What!?"

"You've met him!?"

"How come!?"

Rias and the other two were quite surprised at Sairaorg's reply that he had met Rey before. That's because as far as they know, even most people in the upper class have only heard of Rey but have never even seen him.

Sairaorg then adds with a sharp and burning gaze.

"Not only that. I've even fought against him."

"""What!?"""

The three girls were very surprised to hear Sairaorg's answer.

Then Sona asked.

"When did you meet him?

"About three months ago."

"Can you tell us?"

Sairaorg gave a small nod then started to tell about how he met with Rey.

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"I see...."

The three girls seemed even more curious after hearing the story of Sairaorg's meeting with Rey.

Seekvaira then asked Sairaorg.

"Then, what's your impression of him?"

Sairaorg took a sip of tea to moisten his slightly parched throat and then answered seriously.

"Strong.... Before meeting him, I was pretty sure that my body was strong enough and I also had quite a wealth of fighting experience. But after the fight against him, I realized that I still need to train more…. And that's just from physical combat. If we were to fight freely without any restrictions, I probably wouldn't be able to last more than two-three minutes against him. No. Maybe I won't even last more than a minute! After all, he's not like me who only has my body.... Surely, I don't know how many "cards" he has. But from his weapon alone it's obvious it's very unusual!"

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The three girls fell silent and frowned after hearing Sairaorg's impression of Rey. That's because, they realized that Rey still haven't showed his full potential!

And Rias was the most surprised of them. That's because she knew herself how her cousin had to forge and train his physique since he really didn't have any other abilities. Even so, even he could be beaten by someone the same age as them in a physical fight. Whereas most normal adults couldn't even beat him!

"About the weapon.... You said one of the women with him turned into a staff? How could be?"

"Yeah. That's what surprised and astonished me too. And what's more, he also said "Staff Mode" at that time, which means that there is most likely another "Mode" as well."

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Then they again fell silent and seemed to think.

Then, with one hand on her chin, Sona spoke.

"Hmm.... I've heard that humans or anyone with human blood can possess supernatural abilities called Sacred Gears. Is it possible it's one of that?"

"I've heard about Sacred Gears too. But I don't know much about that either. So, I'm not sure."

"Sacred Gear? Is there a Sacred Gear that can change forms like that?"

Rias and Seekvaira responded to Sona's opinion with a bit of hesitant denial.

They were even more silent and dizzy with Rey's mysteriousness.

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Seeing the three girls fall silent, Sairaorg then asked.

"By the way, why were you talking about Rey Rofocale before?"

"Huh? You don't know?"

"Know what?"

Rias was slightly surprised by Sairaorg's question. But then she realized that it wasn't that strange. Because even though Sairaorg had met and even fought Rey, he didn't know about his origins and all.

Rias then tells Sairaorg about Rey's identity and the promotion he will get.

And Sairaorg was a little surprised after knowing more about Rey.

"I see.... So that's why he went to the Capital."

Sairaorg then gave a small nod.

"I'm sure he'll be able to pass the test without much difficulty. Especially for the ability test. I've experienced a bit of his abilities myself after all."

"Sairaorg, are you going to watch his test later? How about we watch it together?"

Hearing Rias' question, Sairaorg shook his head.

"Forget it. Rather than that, I better get back to training. I don't want to waste time and fall further behind him."

Sairaorg then looked at the three girls seriously, and then said,

"And if you don't want to be left behind either, you better start thinking seriously about the future.... I've considered an important decision, and I'm not afraid to compete with anyone even though I have many limitations!"

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Hearing Sairaorg's determined statement, the three girls fell silent. But in their hearts, they started to think seriously about their future.

And in just a few years, these four younger generation devils with an identity, background, aptitude, and abilities that cannot be underestimated, will become known as the best of the best among younger generation devils and be called the Rookies Four or Four Novice Kings!

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