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City of Kuoh

Riser and Sona's Mansion in Kuoh

After three days of honeymoon, Riser and Sona decided it was time to get back to their routine. Combining their resources, they built a magnificent mansion in Kuoh, a symbol of their new life together. The residence reflected the power and stature of both the Phenex and Sitri houses, combining elegance with modern touches.

The mansion became the home for Riser, Sona, and their Peerages, providing a spacious and luxurious space for everyone. With a team of demonic servants, the mansion was always immaculate, providing the perfect setting for daily life.

While enjoying his breakfast in the elegant mansion, Riser contemplated the next moves. He expressed his thoughts, saying, "Three days away from the plot due to the wedding. Now it's time to regain lost ground. Even with the 800 luck points I gained by altering the plot, I must act cautiously.

Erza, beside Riser, questioned: "Riser-sama, are we going to stay here now?"

Riser confidently replied, "Yes, we'll stay here for an indefinite period."

Riser then asked, "You said you wanted to fight, right?"

Erza affirmed with determination, "Yes."

With a determined smile, Riser said, "Erza, in 10 days, we'll participate in the Rating Game against the eighteenth-ranked, Hisoka."

Erza looked at Riser seriously and asked, "Is he strong?"

Riser, with confidence, replied, "Yes, he has a complete Peerage with re-encarnated devils, and Hisoka has trained them since childhood."

While Riser and Erza discussed Hisoka, Shizuku, who was savoring her breakfast, found the name sounded familiar but decided to ignore it and continued her meal.

Nana, expressing her opinion, said, "He must be a good person to choose to give opportunities to the kids and take care of them until they become strong."

Riser confirmed, "Yes, all 15 boys that Hisoka adopted were scattered around the world."

Yubelluna, curious, questioned, "Are they all men?"

Riser, reflecting on the situation, stated, "Yes, Hisoka must be one of those people who don't believe in female power."

Erza, determined, said, "I'll start training right away."

She stood up from the table and headed to the training room located in the mansion's basement.

Riser encouraged, "You're free to train as you wish."

While everyone left the table to go their ways, Yubelluna remained in the room.

Occult Research Club

Rias, still disturbed by the news of Riser and Sona's marriage, couldn't contain her frustration.

Rias questioned Sona with an incredulous tone, "How can you marry Riser, Sona?"

Sona, remaining calm, replied, "Rias, why are you acting like this? You never liked Riser, and now I'm free to marry whoever I want."

Rias, irritated, exclaimed, "It's not about that! Riser is a terrible man."

Sona, keeping her composure, replied, "Rias, Riser is my husband, and you need to respect him."

Rias, in an accusatory tone, said, "Riser sleeps with all the members of his Peerage. Probably, he wants yours too, Sona. He's a pervert of the worst kind."

Sona, undisturbed, asserted, "So what? Riser is a demon, just like your father, Rias, who does the same. And Issei, to whom you were offering yourself, isn't that his dream? To have a harem?"

Rias, left speechless by Sona's response, fell silent while the tension in the Occult Research Club continued to escalate.

Sona, maintaining her calm posture, said to Rias, "Riser is my husband, and you need to respect him to preserve our friendship and avoid problems between our families."

Rias, absorbing Sona's words, asked, "Do you love him?"

Sona sighed and replied, "We're demons. We have plenty of time to love each other, but the most important thing is the respect we have for each other."

Rias, accepting the explanation, agreed, "Alright, but I want to have another Rating Game with him."

Sona questioned, "Why? You've already won, or have you forgotten?"

Rias replied, "Riser gave up, so it doesn't count. But now, Grayfia is training me, and I'll be able to defeat him legitimately."

Sona, intrigued, said, "You'll have to wait. Riser will participate in a Rating Game in 10 days."

Rias, determined, stated, "Alright. Tell him that, within 30 days, I will fight him again. If I win, he won't be able to set foot in Kuoh anymore."

Sona, irritated, responded, "If you want to challenge Riser, you have to talk to him personally, but remember, Rias, wherever Riser goes, I go too."

Rias, with a sarcastic tone, said, "Fine by me. It's not like I'll suffer for a traitor."

Sona, maintaining her composure, affirmed, "If you think that way, I can't do anything."

A magic circle materialized on the floor of the club, bearing the distinctive Gremory mark. From its portal emerged Grayfia.

Grayfia greeted, "Hi, Sona. Rias, it's time for your training."

Rias, ready for the challenge, replied, "Let's go, Grayfia. Sona, tell Riser he needs to come to school; I have something to say to him."

Sona, observing Rias's determined exit with Grayfia, pondered that the conversation could have taken an even more complicated turn.

Time Skip 5 days.

Riser and Sona's Mansion in Kuoh

Bored after five days since the conversation with Sona about Rias's challenge for a Rating Game, Riser still hadn't gone to talk to her. While watching the city with his Peerage, waiting for Xenovia and Irina, who still hadn't appeared. Today, finally, he decided to accompany his wife to school, to talk to Rias and take some luck points from the protagonist.

Sona, with a sigh, commented, "You finally decided to talk to Rias; she won't leave me alone."

Riser replied, "I need to prepare for the Rating Game; that's why."

Sona, confused, questioned, "What are you talking about? The only ones I see training are Erza and Nana, and they are stronger than me."

Riser, tried to calm Sona's concerns, "No need to get upset. You're a pure-blood demon, and with proper training, you can become very strong."

Sona, hopeful, asked, "Do you really think so, husband?"

Riser laughed and said, "After my match against Hisoka, I'll have the girls train your Peerage, and I'll personally train you."

Sona thanked, saying, "Thank you."

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What did you think of the demon Hisoka?