Chapter 1007: The Arrival of Grayfia Lucifuge

"Is Mr. Lingyun interested in Issei?" Rias Gremory asked, keeping her expression neutral.

"Sorry, I have no interest in boys!" Lingyun shook his head without hesitation. "However, I have a considerable amount of interest in the possibilities hidden within him!"

"The possibilities within Issei... Lingyun, are you perhaps eyeing the Sacred Gear Issei possesses?" Rias Gremory's gaze became slightly dangerous.

"No, not just the Sacred Gear, but his entire potential!" Lingyun shook his head.

If it were merely the Sacred Gear, the Boosted Gear, but Hyoudou Issei used this Sacred Gear to rise from an ordinary person to a rank comparable to a Highest-Ranking Devil, or even a Devil King or Transcender, in a very short time—one has to admit that the potential within Hyoudou Issei is indeed very powerful, even if the factors driving his strength seem a bit strange.

"Does Mr. Lingyun also think highly of Issei?" Himejima Akeno asked, her tone carrying a hint of doubt.

"That's right, this might be the most correct decision your Department Head has ever made!" Lingyun nodded.

"Is this... being acknowledged?" Looking at Lingyun before him, Hyoudou Issei did not know what his current thoughts were.

"By the way, I felt an extremely powerful Sword Intent on that battlefield earlier. Is Mr. Lingyun also a master of the sword?" Kiba Yuuto asked.

"A master of the sword? Perhaps!" Lingyun shrugged.

"Then, if there is time, could I ask for your guidance, Mr. Lingyun?"

"Of course." Lingyun nodded. "As for the dragon's aura you are concerned about, it is actually also Sword Intent!"

"Sword Intent?" A look of astonishment appeared on the faces of everyone present at the same time.

Lingyun grabbed at the Void, and a powerful Sword Intent slowly emerged from the Void. The moment this Sword Intent appeared, Kiba Yuuto suddenly gripped the long sword at his waist; he did not want the sword in his hand to be snatched away again.

Layers upon layers of sword shadows appeared in the Void, then converged together to form a miniature divine dragon. The moment this divine dragon appeared, Rias Gremory almost instinctively took a step back, and the Devil Wings hidden behind her suddenly opened.

"This aura? That's right, it is a dragon's aura! To simulate a dragon's aura with Sword Intent—this ability is truly a bit terrifying!" Feeling the stinging sensation on her skin, Rias Gremory let out a soft breath.

"That's right, it's just like that. I simply sealed the Sword Qi in a special way and then gave it to Asia." Lingyun then dispersed the Sword Qi dragon in front of him.

"Lingyun, your abilities truly make me feel more and more shocked!" Rias Gremory said, taking a deep breath.

If that kind of Sword Intent were fully released just now, it is estimated that even a Highest-Ranking Devil would have to avoid its edge.

"Lingyun has many more abilities, you know!" Tokisaki Kurumi revealed a mysterious smile on her face.

Having received verification here from Lingyun and knowing that the powerful energy fluctuation was caused by Lingyun's power, Rias Gremory also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Lingyun is currently in a friendly state with their side, and Lingyun acted to protect her companion; in that case, the matter could be resolved easily.

Moreover, Lingyun himself said that if the Fallen Angels wanted to seek revenge for their companion, they could completely lead this matter to him; he also wanted to see exactly what kind of strength the Fallen Angels of this world possess.

After Rias Gremory left, Lingyun suddenly looked toward the direction of the window; in that place, it seemed like something was watching him. However, the other party's reaction was quite fast, and they left as Rias Gremory left; clearly, the other party's target was not him, but should have been Rias Gremory.

"That guy, could it be someone from Rias Gremory's nominal fiancé, Sairaorg Bael?" Lingyun muttered slightly in his heart.

But this matter was quickly cast to the back of his mind by Lingyun. He did not think Sairaorg Bael would target him; after all, there was no ambiguity between him and Rias Gremory. Hyoudou Issei, however, might be targeted by this guy.

"Lingyun, what are you thinking about?" Tachiro Shirone looked at Lingyun and suddenly spoke.

"Thinking about what? I have a premonition that Rias Gremory might run into big trouble!" Lingyun said indifferently.

"Department Head will run into big trouble?" Hearing Lingyun say this, a worried expression could not help but appear on Tachiro Shirone's face.

"Koneko, you don't need to worry too much. After all, doesn't Lingyun still owe Rias Gremory a favor? When the time comes, just have Rias Gremory come to Lingyun for help, won't that work?" Tokisaki Kurumi said to Tachiro Shirone with a smile.

"Have Department Head... ask Lingyun for help?" Tachiro Shirone looked at Tokisaki Kurumi's appearance and finally nodded.

"Rias Gremory, what are you thinking about? I always feel like you have something on your mind!"

In the Occult Research Club, Himejima Akeno looked at Rias Gremory standing in front of the window, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. Because it was already late when they returned, Hyoudou Issei and Kiba Yuuto had both left; now, only Rias Gremory and Himejima Akeno were in the activity room.

"It's nothing." Rias Gremory shook her head slightly. "Although the feeling of having a good friend worry is not bad, this is my own business! Also, you must call me Department Head in the club room! Right?"

"Yes, Department Head!" Looking at Rias Gremory's appearance, Himejima Akeno sighed slightly; she knew that Rias Gremory would not tell her what was on her mind.

"Then, I will take my leave first." Himejima Akeno stood up, bowed slightly to Rias Gremory, and then left the activity room.

"Mm, thank you for your hard work."

After Himejima Akeno left, Rias Gremory turned her head again to look toward the direction of the window, her eyes flickering with an unknown light.

Just at this moment, a Magic Array suddenly appeared on the floor of the room. Rias Gremory instinctively turned her head and happened to see a figure slowly emerging from the Magic Array.

That was a very tall woman with silver hair tied into two braids hanging in front of her chest, wearing a maid outfit, and exuding a cold aura from her entire body. This woman was none other than the wife of her brother, the famous current Devil King Sirzechs Lucifer, and also a maid of the Gremory Clan. More importantly, she was the piece with the highest Status in the hands of the Devil King Lucifer—the Queen. Her name was Grayfia Lucifuge, known as the strongest Queen among all the servants in the Underworld, with the nickname of the Silver-Haired Queen of Annihilation.

Seeing Grayfia Lucifuge appear, Rias Gremory could not help but narrow her eyes. Although she had long known that she would come looking for her, she had not expected the other party to come looking for her so soon.