Chapter 242: Why?

Chapter 242: Why?

Watching his master being bullied by so many people, how could Issei stay calm?

But—

"HOW DARE YOU TALK TO US LIKE THAT, YOU LOWLY SLAVE!?"

"WATCH YOUR MOUTH!"

"RIAS GREMORY-DONO, CAN YOU NOT EVEN DISCIPLINE YOUR SERVANTS?"

"KILL HIM!"

There was no trace of mercy in the mouths of all the nobles who participated in this gathering. Sirzech was no longer living, and the Gremory was nothing but a noble family with a so-so status.

Even though the status of the Gremory had risen due to Sirzech becoming Lucifer, all of those heritages had almost disappeared, being taken by everyone as the Gremory family didn't have the power to protect those heritages.

More importantly, previously, the relationship between Riser and Sirzech was as good as an enemy, so as long as there was a chance, they would bully Rias and the Gremory house to please their new Lucifer, Riser.

Even worse, Grayfia Lucifage also couldn't be found anywhere.

Still, watching the anger of the nobles, Sona wanted to do something, stopping them as she also wished to have a battle against Rias, but Issei's outburst changed everything, causing the situation to turn worse, which made her frown.

"Idiot..."

Sona thought so when she watched Issei.

Not only Sona but everyone thought so as they thought that Issei had never changed.

Issei's brain was as small as his genital, so it was easy for him to forget the consequences he received for doing this disrespectful act.

As expected, Issei didn't understand his situation and was about to provoke everyone again, but—

*Slap!*

He felt a burning pain in his cheek.

Issei grimaced in pain as he looked at the person who had slapped him with disbelief and annoyance, but when he saw Rias' expression, he was stunned still.

"How long are you going to shame me?"

Rias knew that the situation could be solved easily and those clowns would shut up soon, especially when she knew that Riser definitely wouldn't let her be bullied. She knew that Riser would do something for her, yet Issei's reaction changed everything.

Like before, nothing had changed.

"Yes, let me fight him, Dear."

Sona answered without hesitation as she also wished to compete against Riser, who was also her rival. Unlike others who treated Rias differently after the death of Sirzech, she wasn't such a person. Nevertheless, she was glad that her husband could help Rias, and at the same time, she loved him so much and would show that she was someone who was fit to become his wife.

"Do your best then." Riser smiled as he encouraged his wife.

Seekvaria looked at Riser, then looked at Sona.

Somehow, she felt quite jealous.

Still, compared to Seekvaria, Rias' reaction was even more intense.

Watching this exchange and watching how Riser ignored her, focusing all of his attention on Sona, Rias' jealousy became even stronger, and her regret became heavier as if something stuck within her chest that it made her unable to breathe, so on her Rating Game, she was determined, and she was going to show who was better between her and Sona.

Akeno and Koneko, who had been standing behind Rias, watched their master worriedly. To be honest, even if there was so much conflict before, they knew that they would be alright, but Rias?

They didn't have confidence, especially when they knew how Riser's temper, but with the time they spent with Rias, even if what she did was nothing but just an order from her older brother and everything was probably just a drama set by her older brother, they still cared about Rias.

Moreover, Sirzech had died.

That's it.

Fortunately, nothing had happened.

Everything ended well as the first match of the six youths had been decided.

Seekvaria would face Diodora.

Sairaorg would face Zephyrdor.

Sona would face Rias.

Those matches would be held a month later, and everyone would be given time to prepare themselves to bring their best state. Moreover, there would be important guests from different myths that would come to watch their match. Lastly, before the match, 20 days later, there would be another gathering.

With all of that, everything ended, and this gathering finished.

Riser also decided to leave as he prepared to train his wife and her peerage members.

However, Rias was praying.

She was praying for him to say something, encouraging her, supporting her, at this moment when she needed someone the most.

Still, even if he just glanced and smiled in her direction, she would be satisfied, but she had to leave in disappointment.

Watching him leave without even saying a single word to her, she was on the verge of crying, wondering why he wouldn't look in her direction.