Watching a Rating Game

The sun was shining and Masaru was currently at Agreas City where the Rating Game between his father's team and another team in a Rating game, unfortunately, the type of game has not yet been announced so everyone is curious as for what kind of game the champion will play in against his opponent.

"Ma-kun, say aah" Akeno who was cheerful today extended a long fizzer looking sweet towards Masaru, he took a bite tasting the strawberry flavour sticking onto his tongue and gums even when he swallowed it he could still taste the remnant of it left behind.

Soon Masaru was crowded by the girls who did not want to lose out so he had to take a bite out of each of them, seeing the happy faces of the girls Masaru did not mind it at all since they were quite cute although he could feel some of the girls were similar state as Everest was a few days ago so he thought about taking them out of dates after today.

"To think we can see my father's abilities so soon" Masaru felt excited today as he could catch a glimpse of his father's true strength to see the base of the massive mountain is that he intends to overtake.

"You really want to beat him Masaru?" Ingvild asked Masaru seeing the excitement on his face that looked charming in her view.

"It's my promise to my old man after all" Masaru smiled while he went ahead buying a few more snacks and drinks while stuffing them into the bracelets for later since they will be sitting in private rooms.

Since it will be a heated game he did not want to leave to get some snacks and drinks later, his grandparents were busy with managing the farmers to implement the new fertilizers since this could not be placed on hold so it was only Masaru with the girls.

When it was time they started following the crowd entering the massive stadium, thanks to Masaru's status he managed to get VIP seat which was quite spacious with couches and several monitors aiming at different angles.

"Ah! It feels comfortable but the couches back at home feel better" Stephani said while sitting on one of the couches, Masaru just took his seat when Shirone came over to sit on his lap while Akeno and Everest sit of either side of him.

Not wanting to lose the girls began moving some cushions closer making it appear like Masaru was a Demon Lord of the Dungeon with his servants around him... or perhaps Harem. No it is a Harem.

Soon when the people have settled in their seats a Monitor with the face of an unfamiliar person, neatly combed brown hair, brown eyes appearing to be in his 30's with a lean body wearing semi-formal clothes.

[Good Afternoon my Devil Friends and Families! Welcome to the exhibition match sponsored by Ajuka Beelzebub-sama, it is surely one exciting match that is waiting for you all today!]

The man spoke a bit more to hype up the atmosphere before he introduced his father's team who appeared from the opening left gate, it appears the field they will be having a game on was barren and void of flora like a desert without sands. On the right side, another team that was in the top 20 came out with their teams.

The king was a young woman in her 20's, it appears she is from a extra devil clan which did not have special power characteristics like the others but from the looks of it she appears to be quite wild.

"She reminds me of when I met Everest the first time" Everest who heard this blushed but did not say about it since at that time she did have a wild look when they met.

Surrounding this female King was only men, from the introduction it appears these men were all high ranking devils from not so prominent families even a few commoners in between them.

Despite facing an ultimate Rank team they did not falter to the pressure which made Masaru think this team is quite promising since he himself had some experience in the pressure his father's team emits from time to time.

Once the teams were introduced the analyst devil he started to explain the game chosen for today, scattered around the field was water replenishment stations for hydration, the game for today was called Rampage Ball Game.

This is a game where each player has to shoot out a golden sphere through hoops that appear at places randomly places around the field, the retirement system is ineffective since players that are removed from the game will shortly be reinstated without being healed as this is a stamina based game.

The scoring system is based on the value of each piece hold, Pawn will get 1 point per score, Knight & Bishop would get 3 points, Rook is 5 Points, Queen would get 9 and finally the King is 10 points.

The game can be played in two styles, ignore each other and aim only for the hoops or take out your opponents while aiming for the hoops.

It's quite a brutal game compared to other games since if the team does not hold a healer then it will be the worst kind of game to play for them if they are not careful enough.

Masaru could hear the people were cheering loudly for their chosen teams, he could even hear out most of them called "Emperor" which was his father's title he gained through his time in Rating Games.

Masaru could feel the pressure if he imagines himself standing in front of his father with people cheering for his father which aided in his natural intimidating presence.

'I will have to train harder, the current me is still far from enough' He thought while smiling excitedly

[Let the game begins!!!!]

At the announcement several magic spells were launched at each side, Diana was directing the frontal team to face off against the enemies while Diehauser together with Edward and Jacob moved towards the location where the hoops were located at.

Diehauser combined his close combat prowess together with his worthless ability to nullify the attacks that approaches him but Edward eliminates most of them using his lightning-fast speed and spear thrusts.

Jacob was supporting the two using his crossbow for long-range support waiting for them to get close before he would then charge in and hit them hard.

[Looks like Diana-sama is leading the vanguard team to hinder the enemies while Diehauser is leading the smaller score team, what a way to start the match like fireworks!]

Masaru was looking at the movements closely, it was quite logical to divide the teams in a bigger group to attack the enemies while a smaller one which is more mobile to score. But he felt that it was quite troublesome the fact it was a game based on Stamina so the vanguard can't be too active.

'The way mother is leading them is really scary to face against, but it is highly efficient without a single mistake in command each person can display the fullest extent of their abilities... Can I reach such a stage?'Masaru thought while gently rubbing his chin with a serious expression.

Diana never issued a single command that was useless, the number of movements the team made compared to their opponents was less not to mention the control over their energy attacks was even more so.

"This is the kind of energy control I'm aiming for" Masaru mumbled which was heard by the girls, they could really see the view of what Masaru was aiming for.

By having complete control over their body, energy, mind and battlefield they could become close to unstoppable, naturally, they knew this was a long term goal so there is no need to rush and overwork themselves after all.

Diehauser was quite calm during the conflict however the opponents were having a hard time, they refused to cave in so they started to attack less to conserve their energy as they realized there was still a clear difference between High and Ultimate Rank.

It was only after a hour some began heading towards the water replenishment stations to hydrate themselves and returned to the game, there was even injured players that we're retired and then reinstated afterwards.

It was at this time Diana pushed the team forward increasing the intensity of their attacks making it almost unbearable for the team to cope with the sudden change of intensity, even Diehauser and his two partners started to move in earnest.

It was here the true difference between High class and Ultimate class was truly displayed for the commoner people's understanding, and even Masaru understood why people misunderstand the rankings in power which is simply too vague to understand.

"I believe we will have a hard time if we ever faced them now..." Ichika mentioned this, she who trained together with Akeno and Ingvild naturally understood the dreadfulness of Diana's commanding skills.

It is absolutely necessary for at least two skilled commanders to be in the peerage especially when they are required to split up. But Masaru went further and had Ingvild, Akeno and Ichika trained for that since it was better to have many people skilled in at least two or three roles in a battle than only one role.

"Well, the game is settled with this. I guess the opponents thought my father's team will let their guard down since they are only high class. You girls should also take this as a lesson when we face enemies never let your guard down even if you think it's the end"

Masaru used this moment to share his lesson for the girls since he learnt this lesson the hardest way on the aeroplane back then in the Vatican, the dreadful experience of facing death right after you believed everything was in the palm of your hands is suffocating.

The rest of the game proceeded as Masaru predicted, unable to cope with the sudden change in the battlefield the amount of players of the opponent team started to drop out as their injuries were too severe.

So Diehauser managed to score a win enough to entertain the people who cheered loudly for him, even those who gambled cheered since they naturally knew they would win a little bit of money to take home.

Just before the field was closed Diehauser and his team directly teleported into the room where Masaru was, "So, do you think you will be able to handle it?"

Masaru who heard this laughed "Naturally, I will climb from the base of the mountain and overcome it. If I can't get over it then I am not worthy of being the heir of the Belial Family"

These were the only conversation the father and son shared for the moment before the girls came around to congratulate them for winning which was natural, but Masaru looked at Diana.

"What's wrong Masaru? You began to love your mother more now that she showed her capabilities?" Masaru shook his head,

'No, I reconfirmed a fact in life that all mothers are beings that should not be angered at all cost' he thought, he did not dare say this to his mother as this is something people who understand would know, this should be a secret for them only.

Instead, he answered "Just believe after what I saw today I will be enjoying challenging this high mountain called Diehauser's peerage"

"Heh, you got a long way to go little brother" Jacob came over rubbing Masaru's head while laughing.

"Just be careful that I don't trick you as I did with Big sis Elizabeth" Hearing this Jacob kept quiet feeling grateful that certain items were banned from being used in the games otherwise Masaru really could trick him.

Everyone was laughing happily since they all looked forward to the day they can face each other seriously since it was their bond and promise.

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"Time to celebrate is what I like to say but honestly I am so used to you and your team winning that I rather look forward to Masaru's first match instead!" Damian joked with everyone laughing since it was quite true.

Thanks to the blow Ajuka and the rest did to the King Piece incident the once unbreakable top 5 players in the Rating Game was changed although the King Piece incident was not reported to the populations it was covered up with health reasons since the Top players were sent to the hospital when Masaru nullified their king pieces.

"I heard it will still be a year before we will have a Rating Games for younger generation" Masaru spoke feeling a bit disappointed that he had to wait so long for his time.

Dominic places the mug on the table feeling quite refreshed tasting Human beer which quite suited his taste but will never drink this in public or in front of others other than family. "Well your life is long Masaru, a year will flash by the time you noticed it"

Every adult in the room agreed happily, however, deep within themselves even they were feeling a bit impatient to see the capabilities of their little star. Just what kind of surprise can he give them? That was what they were betting on.

"Aiya Grandpa, you always speak like this" Masaru said with a wry smile, this made everyone laugh once more. Today Belial family was as noisy as always.