Can you smile?

"Kaichou, Ravel-sama, you should rest." 

Saji watched Sona's weak body from behind with heartache. It had been a week since Riser disappeared, and Sona never left the battlefield where Riser fought the Great Red.

Even if it had been a while, he also had to say that he was unable to forget about it. 

When Saji thought about Riser's figure, who disappeared along with the Great Red, he somehow understood why Riser was Sona's husband. Yet, at the same time, he also knew what kind of impact would be brought by Riser's decision. 

Even now, the only person who could recover after this incident among Sona's peerage members was him. 

Except for him, everyone seemed like their souls sucked, and the time stopped for them. It was like they were alive, yet inside, they were dead. It was also for this reason that they stayed at the place where Riser had disappeared. Even though this place was closed due to the impact and radiation caused by the fight between Riser and the Great Red, it was too dangerous for one to get close; for them, it was nothing. 

Yet, with their current situation, their actions were as good as committing suicide. 

"It's okay, Saji. I am just going to stay here for a while. You should go back and rest." 

Sona didn't even look at Saji and kept staring at the sky in a daze before tears made her eyes blurry. She wasn't sure how many times she cried, but she just couldn't stop it. 

As for Ravel, she didn't even bother to answer and just sat in a daze. 

Saji was helpless before looking at the rest of the members of Sona's peerage, who were also in the same state as Sona. Even so, he also understood their situation, especially when he had lost his parents before, but he had to force himself to stand up for his family, and now, their situation was the same. 

Saji knew that he couldn't be a replacement for Riser. 

No, it was impossible. 

However, Saji knew that he needed to support everyone during this moment. 

Still, like the rest, he was also in disbelief. Like others, he watched how Riser disappeared along with the Great Red. 

"Riser-sama, you must win!" 

Even if Saji knew that in front of the Great Red, all the struggle was meaningless, he still had hope that Riser would return. Even if no one believed and thought that Riser had died, he knew that no one in this place gave up that small chance.

Saji also felt the same. 

As for Issei?

While it was regrettable, Saji knew that there was nothing that one could do in that situation, but he had to say it was lonely. Even if Issei was a great pervert, Issei was still a student in the same school. 

Then, all of a sudden, something incredible happened in front of them. 

The space was twisted, and a familiar black hole appeared before them. 

Sona widened her eyes and didn't hesitate to approach this black hole. 

Ravel was even reckless as if she was ready to jump into that black hole.

However, before they could enter, someone they had been waiting for appeared before them. 

"Onii-sama!" 

"Dear!" 

His appearance surprised all of them, and after a momentary daze, they leaped directly into him. 

"Ugh!" 

Riser grimaced in pain when he was surrounded by everyone, but Xenovia directly headbutted his balls. 

"I am glad! I am glad!" 

Xenovia rubbed her face against his crotch while crying. 

"....." 

Riser looked at Xenovia in silence and tried to push this crazy girl away, but his hands were latched by Sona and Ravel, so he couldn't move. While he was helpless, he greeted them. 

"I am back." 

"Welcome back!" 

Right now, they just wish to remove their clothes and start to have a child with him. This was probably their regret as they couldn't have his child before he disappeared. 

With how heated up the situation was, Riser glanced at Saji, who also teared up and ignored the crazy women around them. 

"Thank you for your hard work, Riser-sama." 

"Um." Riser nodded. "By the way, turn your head and close your eyes." 

Saji didn't even need Riser's reminder and automatically did what Riser asked. 

"How long did I disappear?' Riser asked. 

"One week..." Sona was so happy. 

"One week, huh?" Riser didn't expect that it had been one week since he had disappeared. After all, he felt like it had been so long since he met them, especially since he was tortured and killed by the Great Red countless times. 

"So, how is it? Nothing happens, right?" 

"Well..." 

While hesitating, they told him about what had happened in the Underworld, especially about Tannin, who had gone on a rampage. 

"I see..." Riser nodded. "I will go." 

"Eh?!" 

Everyone was startled. 

"You don't need, Riser-sama!" 

"You have just returned! There is no need for you to leave again!" 

"Leave the rest to the others!" 

Frankly, they felt that except for Riser, the rest of the strong on the angel, fallen angel, and the devil were useless. They were weak. 

"It's okay. I can defeat it easily. Wait for me at the villa. Also, prepare me the special Phenex Tears that I crafted before." 

He kissed them and then went to midair, using the "Location" to search where Tannin was before his body turned into a light and disappeared from everyone's vision. 

"..." 

While they were dumbfounded by his actions, at the same time, they also realized something. 

Did their man defeat the Great Red?

Does that mean that Riser was the strongest being now?

Nevertheless, they can ask that question later since, right now, they need to prepare many things for his return, especially—

"Ufufufu~!" 

Watching everyone who was happy, Saji sighed helplessly, but he was glad that Riser was okay. 

---

At that moment, Ajuka was helpless. 

Not only Ajuka but all the strong devils were helpless since their territory was more or less affected by Tannin's rampage. 

Yet, Ajuka's helplessness was different from theirs since he knew the origin of Tannin's rampage, but even so, there was nothing he could do. While he could defeat Tannin, if Tannin didn't face him and fight him, it would be impossible for him to defeat Tannin. 

Ajuka's way of fighting was countered, and after he learned everything about his opponent, he defected to them as they realized their powerlessness, but if the opponent didn't face him directly, he could do nothing! 

Moreover, Tannin always seemed to notice him, so Ajuka could only chase after Tannin from behind. 

However, this time, it was different. 

With the combination of many and being encircled by all the powerhouses, this time, they should be able to defeat Tannin. 

"Now, it's time to end this." 

Ajuka sighed and thought that after this, he could focus on his revenge on the White Dragon Emperor. If there was something that he needed to watch out for, it would be Azazel, but then, suddenly, everyone noticed a bright light, and Tannin, who soared in midair, was suddenly reduced into a pile of flesh. 

"...." 

Everyone fell into silence before they fell into a maniacal state and cheered. 

"Lucifer-sama!" 

"Riser-sama!" 

"It's great!" 

Only Ajuka fell in silence, unable to appreciate their joy, as he could see Riser staring at him with a smile.