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'Hmm Zekram is definitely plotting something, probably something involving Sairaorg. Well considering Sairaorg's insane potential, my own strength and the decent relationship me and Zekram have with each other. His plans aren't anything detrimental to Sairaorg at the least. He's certainly not stupid enough to get on my bad side, especially after all the time and work he's put in to build our relationship to what it is today.' Rias thought as she received the memories of her clone's interaction with the progenitor of the Bael Clan. 

She just finished beati- training Sairaorg, he's currently unconscious as her last blow knocked him out entirely. 

"Well he certainly is much stronger compared to our last spar, which is good. Outside of myself, he's definitely the strongest out of the younger generation of Devils by a vast margin. Looks like I'm going to have to help Sona out so she's not so far behind. It won't look good on Serafall or the Sitri family if it's seen that Sona is too weak, and our close friendship is fairly known about so it won't be surprising if someone targets Sona to get to Serafall or myself." Rias mused to herself as she formed a blue liquid substance from her hand, letting the substance splash onto her cousin. 

Sairaorg's body glowed blue for a moment as his injuries healed within seconds. 

Soon Sairaorg woke up from his unconscious state, he was greeted by the sight of his monster of a younger cousin. He noted his body was free of the pain and injuries he remembered having before passing out. 

"Another lost huh?" Sairaorg muttered.

"Did you expect different results or something?" Rias teased him while smirking.

"Nope!" Sairaorg said as he stood to his feet. "I'm not foolish enough to believe I stand a chance against you just because I got stronger again. If anything, you being as strong as you are motivates me to push myself as hard as possible."

Rias nodded. "Good attitude, if only the majority of Devils can have that mentality. They'd survive longer." 

They walked over to their peerages while conversing. "What did the Great King-sama want? I noticed his presence with my Observation Haki earlier." Sairaorg asked.

"Nothing other than to see the progress of the monstrous, hard working, genius heir of his Bael Clan. You are his last hope of the Bael Clan having a very powerful leader after all." Rias answered.

Sairaorg sighed. "You're exaggerating and please stop calling me that. It's embarrassing and I hear enough of it from the members of the Bael Clan who like to suck up to me."

"Hehehe, nope! If there's anyone who's allowed to embarrass you it's definitely me, your big sister who helped you become as powerful as you are today. Granted, even without my help you would've become a powerful force regardless." Rias grinned, knowing how powerful canon Sairaorg became on his own. 

Sairaorg didn't believe Rias' words fully, in his mind without Rias there's no way he would be as half as strong as he is now. Maybe he would be somewhat close to it if he had Regulus' aid. But his own strength? No way in hell. However he still did ask. "You think so?" 

Rias rolled her eyes. "Of course! Haven't I told you before that even without being born with the Power of Destruction, your potential and talent far surpasses most Devils. Do you think I was saying that to make you feel better?"

"….A little…hahahaha.." Sairaorg weakly chuckled.

"Well, do you believe my words now?" Rias asked.

"Absolutely!" Sairaorg knew if he said otherwise, she may end up beating him up again until she feels he understands thoroughly.

"Good, also since you've awakened your Conqueror's Haki remember you need to engage in high level battles to properly train it. The best way to train all three types of Haki is through intense battle or high pressure situations. Within the next few years I will be helping you learn how to awaken the advanced stages of Haki." Rias reminded him.

Sairaorg nodded, he was pumped with excitement at the thought of engaging in tough battles to improve his strength. 

They were soon with their peerages again, Kuisha asked her King about his condition. "Are you alright, Sairaorg-sama?"

The strongest male Devil youth nodded with a grin on his face. "Of course, Rias healed me back to 100%. Not only that but I can feel I'm stronger by a decent amount than I was before our fight."

Shirone looked at him then towards her sister. "Is he a Saiyan or something?" 

Kuroka chuckled. "Who knows, but I'm assuming he's referring to his Haki. If you pay attention it's clear his Haki is stronger than prior to their fight. It's happened to all of us before after getting beaten up by master nya~."

"Makes sense I guess." Shirone shrugged.

"What's our next move, Rias-chan?" Shuri asked.

"Well since I've made sure this guy hasn't been slacking." She gestured towards Sairaorg, who in turn looked insulted that she would suggest he do such a thing. "After spending a little more time with Aunt Misla, we'll head back home. Oh yeah, Kuisha-chan, have you considered my offer?" Rias looked at the blonde woman.

Kuisha blushed. "U-Ummm I haven't made a decision yet Rias-sama. I'm sorry."

"Hey, there's no rush so no need to apologize. Unlike my musclehead little brother over here, I can appreciate a beautiful woman such as yourself." Rias replied while smirking.

"Oi! Stop trying to steal my Queen, Rias!" Sairaorg complained.

"I'm just saying, I mean you have very attractive women in your peerage and don't seem to be romantically involved with any of them. If you're not going to act, then why should I hold myself back." Rias teased him. 

Sure she was interested in Kuisha, though she's really just trying to tease both Sairaorg and Kuisha. 

Sairaorg sighed. "Why are you such a pervert?"

"Me? I'm not a pervert, I'm just a young woman who is highly interested in the same sex. It's not my fault you're such a prude." Rias retorted with a tone of mocked indignation.

"Yet only a pervert would make a harem out of their entire peerage." Sairaorg shot back.

"Sounds like someone is jealous that they aren't an individual of culture like myself." Rias crossed her arms.

"Is that your excuse to justify your perverted tendencies?" Sairaorg said.

"Who says I need an excuse? Don't try to flip this on me because you're still a virgin, little Sairaorg." Rias smirked at her cousin.

Misla watched with a smile as her son and niece continued their banter. She was grateful that Sairaorg had a relationship like this with Rias, unfortunately her son isn't too close with his real siblings. 

"Alright enough you two, now Rias, why don't you and your peerage have some tea with your dear old aunt before you return home?" Misla offered.

"Anything for you Aunt Misla." Rias smiled.

For some reason, seeing that smile made Sairaorg want to protect his mother from his greedy cousin.