Chapter 238: My promise for you

Chapter 238: My promise for you

"Buchou, are we going to... the Phenex domain?"

Issei took a deep breath and tried to endure the mixed feelings of fear, nervousness, hatred, and even killing intent from his heart when he mentioned Riser. However, as expected, it was impossible for him to acknowledge Riser as the new Lucifer.

In his mind, the only one who was suitable to become Lucifer was Sirzech!

There were no other devils that were more suitable than Sirzech!

Even if Sirzech had passed away, why didn't the other devils choose the champion?!

Why did it have to be Riser?!

However, Issei didn't dare to say it out loud. He didn't want to die, so he could only endure everything.

Still, how could Rias miss those mixed feelings from Issei?

Issei was stupid, and it was impossible for him to be crafty by masking his emotions.

"Issei, I think I should leave—"

"No, Buchou! Don't leave me! I will do well! I will be obedient and show respect to Lucifer-sama, so don't abandon me!"

Watching Issei, who begged, Rias sighed, feeling a little helpless.

There was no way for Issei to leave Rias alone.

No, he wouldn't let that happen!

As her pawn, Issei vowed that he would protect Rias!

The others didn't say anything, but to be honest, even if Rias had asked permission for Issei to follow to this gathering, they felt Issei should stay as they were afraid he might cause trouble.

Sirzech was no longer around them; Rias was just the heiress of the Gremory instead of the little sister of Lucifer, and she no longer had the power to protect Issei from the anger of Riser Lucifer.

"There are only two things that I want to ask you. Be quiet and lower your head. If you can't do that, then I will leave you."

"Yes!"

Issei nodded as he was happy that Rias would bring him to the gathering.

As for the requirements asked by Rias, with his small brain, Issei had already forgotten.

—or Issei simply forgot about it.

Nevertheless, with this matter settled, everyone left for the gathering held at the Phenex Domain.

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Rias had made up her mind, and that was to make Riser into hers.

Nevertheless, Rias' expression was seen by Issei once again. While he was entranced by the beauty of the architecture of the Phenex Domain, he still had resistance and disgust as he knew the one who owned everything in this place was Riser Lucifer.

The man that Issei hated the most.

Yet... yet... Issei knew.

While Issei didn't want to admit it, he was nothing but just a pebble on the side of the street in front of Riser's eyes.

If Rias hadn't helped him previously, even Issei would have been unable to participate in this gathering, as simply participating in this event was nothing but suicide.

Nevertheless, as Issei looked at Rias, who seemed to be smitten and obsessed, he clenched his hands tightly.

'As expected, I can't forgive him!'

Those gazes, those gentleness, and, more importantly, those boobs...

Everything should be his!

'Buchou, look at me!'

Yet, Issei didn't dare to say this feeling out loud. The trauma that he received from his first date with Yuuma Amano or Raynare still remains. His feeling was clumsy, and at the same time, it was also a little scary as his obsession was blind, and he would do anything for Rias even if he had to throw away his life.

However, when Issei thinks about Riser's position and power, he feels despair as he knows there is nothing he can do.

'Are you going to just give up, Partner?'

'...Ddraig?'

'You might not have the power now, but that doesn't mean you won't have it in the future. Also, are you just going to give up after working so hard? Are you alright by watching all the girls around you fall under his arms?'

Issei suddenly thought at how Rias, Akeno, Asia, and even Koneko fell under Riser's arms, as they screamed in ecstasy as their bodies were conquered by him. Meanwhile, he could only watch from a distance and listen to their lewd cries, unable to do anything.

'NOOOOOOOOOO!!!'

It was like a scene from a nightmare.

'However, as expected, you're not his opponent now, so endure. Endure it until you become strong enough, as only the strong can get everything.'

Endure.

It was a simple thing.

Issei took a deep breath and was going to endure everything until he was strong enough to retrieve everything that should be his.

'Buchou, I swear I will protect you!'

Issei vowed as he stared in a daze at Rias' beautiful crimson hair.