Chapter 156: Briefly

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Satisfied with that, Naruto decided to look around the room. Yuuto was still surrounded by female devils.

The life of a handsome guy appears to be difficult. Akeno was now sitting with Asia and Koneko.

Sona, who was wearing a blue strapless dress, was sitting with them. Raynare was still in her previous spot, alone.

Naruto then caught the eye of someone he hadn't expected. Ravel. She was dressed in a purple dress with spaghetti straps.

Naruto recognized the person next to her as Isabella.

Despite wearing formal wear as well, she was clearly standing in a way that showed she was Ravel's bodyguard. Naruto and Ravel met eyes, since Ravel seemed to have been looking at him.

Blinking in surprise, Naruto finally smiled and waved at her. Ravel's response was a sharp turn of her head, clearly snubbing his friendly gesture.

Sighing at the gesture, Naruto shrugged in acceptance. Like he really cared.

When he turned back to the group though, he found Lady Phenex looking at him. She quickly commented, "Seems Ravel is somewhat interested in you, Naruto-san."

Scratching the back of his head, Naruto grunted out, "Naw, I think she's just mad at me."

"Oh, she's definitely mad at you. Just because she's mad at you doesn't mean your abilities didn't draw some attention from her though," Lady Phenex claimed.

"What do you mean?" Naruto asked in confusion.

"You managed to overpower her flames, and you did it with wind. The Phenex Clan rules over fire and wind. Ravel has to respect such a powerful wind user.

Not to mention you defeated her brother. Ravel admires Riser greatly. She definitely has taken note of your abilities," Lady Phenex explained to Naruto.

"Really. I always got the feeling she was pissed at me," Naruto muttered thoughtfully.

"She was and is. After all, you did insult Riser and the Phenex Clan multiple times. She was mad at you before she even talked to you," Lady Phenex told him bluntly, an amused smile on her face.

Naruto could definitely believe that. Naruto had insulted Riser liberally. Ravel apparently respects her brother greatly, so no doubt found the disrespect infuriating.

Not to mention many of the insults could be considered as insults to the entire Phenex Clan, of which she was a part of.

She had been harsher towards Naruto than she had been to anyone else. It was entirely believable that she was already ticked at him, and was just expressing that.

Lady Phenex quickly continued, "You also became the first person to defeat her. You then defeated Riser, hurting and humiliating the brother she so admires. Not to mention you shoved a ball gag in her mouth at the end."

"Oh yeah. She must hate me," Naruto exclaimed seriously. On one hand Ravel had to acknowledge Naruto's strength.

On the other hand, he basically did everything he could to piss her off. Professionally she was interested in his abilities, but personality wise she definitely dislikes him.

"Yep. That girl is still surprisingly immature sometimes. Those insults of yours really got to her.

She also lacks experience, so she doesn't really know how to react to her defeat by your hands. She's unsure whether to be impressed or angry.

She seems to be leaning towards anger. I thought she was more mature than that, but it seems I was mistaken," Lady Phenex explained, concern in her voice.

"Don't worry about Ravel. Maturity comes from life experience, not lessons or coaching. A girl as talented as her will surely grow well when she gets some life experience," Naruto commented, his mature side showing through.

"Life experience is a difficult thing for a girl like Ravel to gain."

"Is it really?" Naruto questioned immediately. Looking at the woman with a raised eyebrow, he continued, "There are many ways to experience life. Don't make it complicated. Just choose one."

Lady Phenex just looked at him in surprise for several seconds before chuckling and remarking, "I guess you are right. Seems the wisdom of youth is as strong today as it was during our younger days."

Naruto rolled his eyes at that. More like the stupidity of the old is as strong as it ever was. People always act as if being childish and naïve is bad, but adults are the ones who do the really stupid stuff like start wars.

"Aw, the food is here," Lord Gremory suddenly announced as a number of waiters appeared carrying platters. He quickly waved one over.

As soon as everyone saw what was being served, they froze. Lord Phenex finally commented, "…It's yakitori."

Lord Gremory suddenly waved his hands as he claimed in a panic, "It was suppose to be lamb kabobs. I don't know what happened."

"Really, Naruto-kun?" Rias asked in resignation, knowing only one person that would do something like this.

Naruto just crossed his arms and gave an amused smile as he retorted, "Really, Rias-chan? You've seen the pranks I do for fun. I was dragged around all day without a single explanation. You really didn't think that I might just replace myself with a clone for a time? You also think that if I stumbled across the kitchen, I would be incapable of convincing the chef that the main entrée had been changed? Plus, I promised to serve yakitori at our victory party. I never break my promises."

Rias rubbed her temples in exasperation. Looking towards Lord Phenex, she started, "I'm sorry about-"

"Don't worry, Rias-san. Riser and Ravel might fall for such childish jokes, but your servant isn't the first or the last person that will use the yakitori joke in reference towards the Phenex Clan. Plus, personally," Lord Phenex declared before taking a stick of yakitori. Taking a bite, he finished, "I love yakitori."

"See, he has a sense of humor, Rias-chan. No reason to freak out," Naruto exclaimed with a wide grin.

Sighing, Rias just told him, "I think you can go now, Naruto-kun. Try not to offend anyone."

"No promises," Naruto stated immediately as he turned and walked away. Looking around briefly, Naruto quickly decided where to go. Naruto slid into a seat at a table as he exclaimed, "Why so grumpy, Ray-chan?"

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