Chapter 1010: Request

Looking at the person who had suddenly appeared in the room with an arrogant expression on his face, Rias's complexion became quite unpleasant.

"Sairaorg Bael? What are you doing here?"

"I've come to see you, my beloved Rias!" Sairaorg Bael's face wore a strange smile.

"Sairaorg Bael, I should have already told you before: I will not marry you!"

"But Rias, your family situation shouldn't allow you to be so willful, right?" Sairaorg Bael spread his hands, his tone full of unconcern.

"I have no intention of ruining the family, and I do intend to marry! But I will only marry someone I deem suitable!" Rias's face carried a trace of anger; she was clearly very furious at Sairaorg Bael's tone.

Facing Rias's anger, Sairaorg Bael had an indifferent expression: "To prevent the Pure-blooded Devils, who were drastically reduced in the previous great war, from dying out—this is a problem for all Devils! Your father and Lord Sirzechs are also deciding on this engagement for the sake of the future!"

"Father, my brother, and the entire clan are all too anxious! I won't say it a second time: Sairaorg Bael, I will not marry you!" Rias turned around abruptly, clenched her fists, and looked at Sairaorg Bael with a firm expression.

Sairaorg Bael seemed to be provoked by Rias's words, and red flames sputtered from his side from time to time: "Rias, I also carry the reputation of the Phenex Family! I cannot let the Phenex Family be smeared! Even if I have to burn all your servants to ash, I will take you back to the Underworld!"

As Sairaorg Bael spoke, the Magic on his body became increasingly rampant. Hearing Sairaorg Bael's threat, a trace of anger rose in Rias's eyes. One must know that Rias valued her servants very much; Sairaorg Bael saying such things was simply a blatant threat.

Just as the two were at daggers drawn, Grayfia Lucifuge, who had been standing to the side without speaking, suddenly opened her mouth: "Please stop!"

The moment Grayfia Lucifuge spoke, the rampaging Magic on both Rias and Sairaorg Bael calmed down; after all, Grayfia Lucifuge was extremely high-ranking in both strength and status. Since she had spoken, Rias and Sairaorg Bael had no choice but to temporarily cease their hostilities.

"I am here under the orders of the Master and Lord Sirzechs. The Master and the other family members had long anticipated that this situation would arise, so they also instructed me that in the event of a breakdown in negotiations, we shall adopt the final measure!" Grayfia Lucifuge said with a calm face.

"The final measure? What do you mean by that, Grayfia Lucifuge?" Hearing Grayfia Lucifuge say this, a trace of nervousness could not help but rise in Rias's heart.

"If the Young Lady is so determined to carry out your will, then settle it with Lord Sairaorg Bael in a Rating Game!"

A Rating Game is a competition held between Devils who possess titles, similar to chess, where servants fight among themselves. This competitive game holds a high status among Devils, and many matters can be resolved through this game.

Hearing Grayfia Lucifuge's words, a triumphant smile could not help but appear on Sairaorg Bael's face: "A Rating Game, huh? I have already participated in this kind of game several times and possess sufficient experience, while you don't even have the qualifications to officially participate in the competition!"

Rias knew that Sairaorg Bael was telling the truth, because Rating Games can only be participated in by adult Devils, and the current Rias is clearly not yet an adult.

Moreover, the disadvantageous situation is not just that; because of Lingyun, Rias has two fewer servants in her hand. That is to say, Rias currently only has Himejima Akeno, Kiba Yuuto, and Hyoudou Issei as servants. And Sairaorg Bael, as an adult Devil, has already assembled a full set of servants; just in terms of numbers alone, it is an overwhelmingly disadvantageous situation!

Hearing Grayfia Lucifuge's words, a look of difficulty also appeared on Rias's face. But she also knew that this was the greatest authority her father and brother could fight for on her behalf, and at the same time, it was their greatest concession. Only by defeating Sairaorg Bael in a Rating Game could she free herself from this engagement. No matter how difficult this process might be, she had to try.

"Then, to prevent any accidents, the servants in your hand are the ones previously registered, right?" Sairaorg Bael didn't know what he was thinking of, but a cruel smile suddenly appeared on his face. "How truly unfortunate; I have already gathered all fifteen servants!"

"The ceremony will begin in ten days; I ask that both of you be prepared!" Grayfia Lucifuge said slowly.

"Ten days later? I understand. Then, my beloved Rias, I look forward to the match ten days from now!" A wild smile appeared on Sairaorg Bael's face, and then he slowly disappeared into the Magic Array.

From beginning to end, he had not noticed Lingyun and Tachiro Shirone sitting to the side. After all, in his eyes, one of these two was an ordinary human, and the other was a Nekomata with no real strength; these two were like ants on the side of the road, completely unworthy of notice.

"I don't like that person!" Watching Sairaorg Bael leave, Tachiro Shirone could not help but frown.

"So he is Rias's nominal fiancé? No matter how I look at it, I feel he is unworthy! Or is it that the Phenex Family is just this kind of trash? That would be too disappointing!" Lingyun said indifferently.

"Lingyun, you said before that if I let Asia transfer to Kuo Academy, you could help me do one thing that does not violate your principles. Now, I want to obtain your help!" Just after Sairaorg Bael left, Rias suddenly turned toward Lingyun's direction.

Hearing Rias's words, Grayfia Lucifuge's expression could not help but change: "Young Lady, are you trying to let a human get involved in a Rating Game? This is not permitted!"

"To think you would use this condition so quickly? Then, Rias, what kind of help do you want to obtain from me?" Lingyun directly ignored Grayfia Lucifuge beside him.

"Young Lady!" Grayfia Lucifuge's expression became somewhat ugly.

"I have heard from Kurumi that you are a very outstanding teacher. There are ten days left until the Rating Game, and I hope that within these ten days, I and my servants can receive your guidance!" Rias said to Lingyun.

"My guidance, you say?" Lingyun looked at Rias in front of him, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face. "I understand. But you must be prepared; after all, time is urgent, and my teaching is not that easy!"

Hearing Rias's words, Grayfia Lucifuge also breathed a slight sigh of relief. At first, she thought Rias wanted Lingyun to intervene in this Rating Game, but now it seems Rias does not have that intention.

But at this moment, Grayfia Lucifuge noticed another situation: Lingyun said time was urgent—why did the hidden meaning behind that sound so much like Lingyun was confident that Rias could win this Rating Game? This sounded like a very incredible thing.