Chapter 16: "Training Under the Watchful Eye of the Hunter"

Dante and Rias, now sitting on the sofas, one facing the other, begin to talk.

Rias looks at Dante and says, "Well, Dante, regarding my problem, it's a bit complicated, but it shouldn't be a problem for you." Rias continues her explanation, "As the daughter of the Gremory family, a noble house, I have to marry another demon from a noble house to maintain the lineage of noble demons." Rias makes an expression of needing help and says, "But my fiancé isn't the best, to say the least. Besides, the truth is I don't want to marry someone I didn't choose, so please help me with this." Dante adjusts himself on the sofa and looks at Rias to say, "So you want me to kill your fiancé?" Then Dante adds, joking, "After all, I'm good at killing demons, not at being a divorce lawyer."

Rias looks at Dante, unsure of how to react to his response, and says, "We, high-class demons, have a way of resolving things, and it's called a Rating Game; it's a game where subordinate demons and the leader demon of the group participate." Rias continues, "Honestly, I would like you to help me with this Rating Game, but for that, you would have to accept that chess piece." Dante looks at the chess piece in his hand and starts to play with it, "You said subordinate demons, so you want to make me your demonic servant, right?" Rias responds, "That would be the easiest way to do it, but I see you probably won't want to, will you?" Dante stops playing with the piece, hands it to Rias, and says, "Of course, I like the way I am now, but that doesn't mean I won't help you." Dante stands up and says to Rias, "How about I train you and your subordinates? I'm sure we can achieve something more." Then he adds with a smile, "And if everything goes wrong, we can still throw a party, and you let me handle everything."

Rias stands up and looks at Dante, saying, "You know, the truth is I really wish you were my subordinate, but I don't think that's possible." Then Rias continues, "As for the party, I don't know how well it will go for you if you kill a high-class demon." Dante looks at her and, in a mocking tone, says, "Thanks for worrying about me, but you know, I don't think anyone in this world can compete with me." Rias looks at Dante with confidence and says, "I hope that's true. I still don't know how strong you are, but it seems your confidence is quite high." After saying this, a knock is heard on the club room door; both turn to see a girl enter.

The girl has a slightly better body than Rias, along with purple eyes.

The girl looks at both of them and then focuses on Rias, saying, "President Rias, I see we have a guest. Would you like me to make some tea?" Before Rias can respond, Dante speaks and says, "Hello, miss! I appreciate your offer, but I usually prefer pizza or strawberry ice cream, if it's not too much trouble, please." Rias looks at Dante and then at Akeno, saying, "Akeno, please try to bring some of that." Akeno looks at Rias and says, "Sure, President." Akeno turns and leaves.

Rias watches Akeno leave and then looks at Dante, saying, "You know, Akeno makes really good tea. Besides, how is it that you only eat pizza and strawberry ice cream?" Dante tells her, "You know, I really don't need to eat; I just like the taste of pizza and ice cream." Rias seems surprised and says, "Well, do as you wish. Let's hope Akeno comes back soon, and I'll introduce you to all my subordinates for now."

After waiting for a while, Akeno returns, accompanied by a small girl with white hair and a blonde boy.

Dante looks at Akeno and says, "How's it going again? Did you bring something for me?" Akeno looks at Dante and says, "I managed to bring an ice cream." Akeno hands an ice cream to Dante; he takes it and thanks her, "Thanks, cutie." Rias now stands and tells the club members, "How's it going, guys? You can introduce yourselves first." The blonde boy introduces himself first, saying, "Hi! My name is Yuto Kiba, second year, nice to meet you." Then the girl with white hair says, "Koneko Toujou, nice to meet you." Dante looks at both and then at Akeno; she notices Dante's gaze and says, "I forgot to introduce myself; my name is Akeno Himejima." Dante now looks at everyone and says, "The pleasure is mine; my name is Dante. We'll be together for a while."

After the introductions, Rias tells them what she has planned, "Well, initially, Dante will train us to win a Rating Game against Riser." Dante stands up, looks at them, and says, "So, what do you say? Let's start now, right Yuto? Let's begin with you." Yuto looks at Dante and replies, "Okay."

After a while, outside the club room, in a place where no one would disturb them, Dante and Yuto are facing each other. Yuto draws his sword, and Dante has his hands in his pockets, watching him. Yuto looks at Dante and says, "Mr. Dante, aren't you going to draw a weapon?" Dante, carefree, says, "If you manage to make me draw a weapon, I'll be impressed by your strength, so don't worry and come at me." Yuto and the girls watching from outside are surprised, but then Yuto brushes it off and says, "Alright, now I'll get serious."

Yuto is seen preparing to fight while Dante still has his hands in his pockets.

Yuto charges at Dante with a slash, trying to hit him, but Dante moves to the side, still with his hands in his pockets. Yuto looks at Dante and prepares to charge at him again; this time he doesn't make a single slash but begins to attempt multiple strikes. None hit Dante, who dodges Yuto's cuts with simple movements. After a while, Dante sidesteps and trips Yuto with his foot.

Dante looks at Yuto on the ground and says, "See, I told you it wasn't necessary to draw a weapon. So, how about the next round?" Dante offers his hand to Yuto to help him up.