44 Chapter [44]

Vali, with eyes burning with irritation, faced Riser. "Do you think your words will save you? Don't underestimate the Divine Dividing, Phenex."

Riser, with a provocative smile, spun the Chaos Blades, challenging Vali. "Divide, subtract, do whatever you want. It won't change the fact that you're about to lose to me, Vali Lucifer."

Vali, stunned by the newly revealed knowledge by Riser, felt a wave of surprise and disbelief. "How do you know about my true origin, Phenex?"

Riser, maintaining his confident smile, provocatively replied. "Well, Vali Lucifer, some secrets are hard to hide. And I have a special way of uncovering the deepest truths."

Vali, while processing the revelation, murmured to himself. "How did he find out? This shouldn't be known to just anyone."

Riser, noticing Vali's reaction, mocked. "Surprised? The truth is a sharp knife, and it seems you're feeling the point of it now."

Rias, incredulous at Vali's revelation as a descendant of the original Lucifer, asked Akeno for confirmation. "Akeno, is this possible? Is Vali really a direct descendant of Lucifer?"

Akeno, convinced by Riser's words and Vali's surprised reaction, expressed her thought. "Yes, Rias. It seems Riser's words are true. Vali is indeed a direct descendant of Lucifer."

Vali, with a penetrating gaze and an aura of threat hanging around him, addressed Riser. "You'll pay dearly for revealing this. Prepare yourself, Phenex."

Vali, consumed by fury, charged furiously towards Riser, determined to make him pay for the revelation of his true origin. His clenched fists and burning eyes reflected the intensity of the moment.

Riser, facing Vali's advance, maintained his provocative smile while spinning the Chaos Blades around him. Just as Vali was about to attack, Riser created a barrier of sharp blades, enclosing his body and forcing Vali to retreat.

Vali, surprised by Riser's sudden defense, had to step back to avoid being hit by the sharp blades. The brief struggle between the two was momentarily interrupted, leaving tension in the air.

Riser, with the Chaos Blades still swirling around him, taunted Vali. "Looks like you're not as fast as you thought, Lucifer-san. You need more than just fury to defeat me."

Vali, holding his aggressive stance, replied firmly. "This is far from over, Phenex. You will pay for every word you spoke."

Albion, subtly communicating with Vali mentally, shared his concerns. "Vali, those blades that Riser is using are dangerous. If we want to get close, we'll have to use the Juggernaut Drive."

Vali, surprised by the gravity of the situation, asked Albion. "Is Riser really that dangerous?"

Albion confirmed with seriousness. "Yes, Vali. Riser's abilities and the blades pose a significant threat. Juggernaut Drive is our best option to deal with this situation."

Riser, noticing Vali's serious expression, tried to provoke him even more. "What happened, Lucifer-san? Got scared? Maybe you're not as powerful as you thought."

Vali, although maintaining composure, felt anger grow at Riser's provocation. "Do not underestimate my power, Phenex. Your smile may disappear faster than you think."

Azazel, appearing suddenly, interrupted the intense exchange of words and glares between Vali and Riser. His eyes scanned the battlefield and stopped at Kokabiel's corpse.

Azazel, with a serious look, directed his gaze to Riser, who met it boldly. The leader of the Fallen Angels sighed in the face of the chaotic scene. "What happened here? What led to this carnage?"

Riser, with a cynical smile, replied. "Kokabiel attacked the devils and stole the Holy Swords. We were just defending ourselves."

Azazel sighed, displeased with the situation. As he examined Kokabiel's corpse, his expression became darker. "I don't know if I can trust your words, Phenex. But now we have a corpse to deal with."

Azazel, with a serious expression, approached Kokabiel's corpse and lifted it carefully.

Vali, with eyes still burning with irritation, cast a threatening look at Riser. His silence, charged with tension, echoed the promise of retaliation.

Azazel, with a serious look, approached Vali and suggested, "Come, Vali. We need to leave this place and discuss strategies to handle the situation. We can't allow things to spiral out of control."

Vali, silently agreeing, followed Azazel while casting a last challenging look in Riser's direction.

Riser, sighing with some disappointment, observed the pair moving away.

Riser, after the intense confrontation with Vali, approached Erza and Xenovia, who were watching the scene with interest. "Erza, Xenovia, what did you think of my little display of power?"

Erza, with her firm posture, replied. "Impressive, Riser-sama. Your abilities are remarkable."

Xenovia, examining the Chaos Blades, added. "These blades are truly intriguing. I'd like to know more about them."

Riser, pleased with the reactions, continued the conversation. "Maybe one day I'll share the secrets behind them. For now, I'll attend to other matters."

Riser, using his mental communication. "Merlin, when Irina wakes up, tell her you found her unconscious and took her to my house to rest."

Merlin, with respect in his voice, replied mentally. "Yes, Riser-sama."

Riser, looking at Xenovia with a serious expression, asked directly. "Xenovia, how are you dealing with the revelation about God's death? If you need to talk or vent, I'm here."

Xenovia, looking at Riser with gratitude, replied. "It's hard to process all of this, Riser. The news caught all of us by surprise. But thank you for caring."

"Erza, take Xenovia to my house. She needs a place to rest and recover."

Erza, with her firm posture, nodded in respect. "Understood, Riser-sama. Come, Xenovia."

Akeno, with a shy expression and a slight blush on her cheeks, addressed Riser. "Riser, I... wanted to thank you for helping us in this situation."

Riser, noticing Akeno's shy expression and slight blush, found her behavior strange. "No need to thank me."

Sona arrived at the scene accompanied by Nana Shizuku, Yubelluna, Tsubaki, and Momo. Sona's expression was serious as she observed the wreckage of the destroyed club.

Riser, standing amidst the debris, received Sona's attentive gaze. Before he could say anything, Sona surprised Riser by kissing him, expressing her joy at seeing him safe and sound.

Sona, after the brief kiss, pulled away slightly from Riser and asked, concerned. "Riser, what happened here? It looks like the club was devastated. Did everything go well?"

Akeno, spotting Sona, decided to join Rias's side, maintaining a restrained expression while observing the interaction between Riser and Sona.

Riser, with a serious and calm tone, informed Sona of the situation. "Kokabiel is dead."

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