[233] Belongs to Me! 

For any devil, the holy attribute and light attribute were both highly poisonous.

In the original plot, the way Issei defeated Riser at the wedding was by using holy water. With just one bottle of holy water, he subjected a high-class devil to extreme torment.

This was the aspect of devils that August disliked the most, their vulnerability was just too significant.

It was similar to Devil Fruits, powerful but with a glaring weakness, in this case, a fear of seawater.

In this world, the power of light and the magical properties of the holy attribute were poison to devils.

August's sudden attack didn't surprise anyone.

"Phenex, attacking a duke, you shall pay for this crime with your life."

August declared with a smile.

As he spoke, behind August, blades, spears, and swords with the holy attribute extended slowly.

No one doubted the authenticity of the holy attribute on these weapons. As devils, their instinctive aversion to these weapons was undeniable.

"Please, spare me. I didn't know you were a duke, sir."

"Not knowing is not an excuse. You've been arrogant for too long. Running into trouble now indicates that I am your retribution, isn't it?"

"I can compensate you, as long as you spare me. I am willing to give up everything."

Riser, at this point, had lost his arrogance from earlier. A holy attribute sword had pierced through his shoulder. He was enduring constant pain, a sword that couldn't kill him but could cause immense suffering.

Riser's words made Rias's eyes light up. With this, couldn't he willingly annul the engagement?

In that case, she could finally be free, and this annulment, unlike her efforts to break the engagement, was effortless.

"Compensation? Not needed. Your life is the best compensation for me."

"Sir, I can give you everything, just name it."

"I said, not needed."

Swish, Swish, Swish!

Then, weapons behind August shot out rapidly.

Boom!

At this critical moment, a figure appeared in front of Riser, a magic circle lit up, blocking all the attacks. This surprised August, and Riser showed a smile of relief.

The one who blocked August's weapon was none other than Grayfia.

"Grayfia, are you shielding him?"

"No, but if you really kill him, it will only make enemies with the Phenex."

"Hah, make enemies? Just a Phenex. Even if we make enemies, so what? A bunch of families, not even a few at the top level. If they dare come out, I'll wipe them out."

"Your actions will make Lord Sirzechs very troubled."

"Do you think he would quarrel with me over just a Phenex?"

"But it will make it difficult for Lord Sirzechs, and the prestige of the underworld will be damaged."

Hearing Grayfia's words, August gave up the idea of killing Riser here.

Killing him would indeed be satisfying, but the consequences would be troublesome.

The Phenex family was currently influential due to the 'Phoenix Thears.' Even if not afraid, the trouble would be significant.

Behind Grayfia and Riser, the mood was like a rollercoaster, constantly fluctuating.

Seeing Rias, who looked happy, Riser guessed that the Demon Duke had been brought in by her.

After listening to Grayfia's words, August declared, "Tell Sirzechs and Phenex, from today onwards, this engagement is no longer for Phenex."

"Yes, sir."

Riser, who had just narrowly escaped death, dared not make a sound.

Dignity had long been thrown on the ground, trampled beyond recognition.

Snap

August snapped his fingers, and the sword that had pierced Riser's shoulder disappeared.

While the injuries were recovering due to the undying flame, Riser was now useless. Unless he could break the nightmare August brought him, he would remain like this.

"Lord August, Lady Rias, I will report to Lord Sirzechs."

With that, a magic circle lit up, and in the blink of an eye, both Grayfia and Riser left.

"That's great! I'm finally free!"

Rias jumped up in joy. Her long-cherished wish had finally come true, her engagement with Riser was gone.

"Don't celebrate too soon, Rias. Your engagement hasn't disappeared, it has merely been transferred to me. You are still bound by the engagement."

"If it's you, August, I have no objection."

Saying this, she hugged August directly, letting him taste two mountain peaks that he had never tasted.

August didn't hold back, directly embracing Rias's waist and pulling her into his arms.

"You're playing with fire."

"Are you willing to play?"

"Offering yourself on a platter, I won't let it pass."

Saying this, he sealed Rias's mouth. Koneko on the side covered her eyes, but through the gaps between her fingers, her eyes continued to flicker.

As for Akeno, she wore a face of 'auntie's smile,' as if a parent had seen their child find a partner.

As a man, Kiba very sensibly left. He knew it wasn't appropriate for him to be here.

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