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"Ok."
After Zhu Nai took her seat, Tajo Kōzō picked up a cookie from the table and asked...
"Rias, Lady Rias."
"what happened?"
"Did Baili defeat many powerful enemies when he took you to another world?"
“A formidable enemy… Well, I don’t think there is anyone in that world whom Baili-kun calls a formidable enemy; if I had to name one, Baili-kun once killed the sun god Apollo in another world and drove his kin out of the city.”
“Ahhh?!”
Tacheng Xiaomao, whose expression doesn't usually change much, immediately jumped up from her seat.
Himejima Akeno cupped her cheeks, asking with a surprised expression.
"Rias, you said that Hyakuri-kun killed the Sun God... isn't there something wrong with your statement?"
“I’m not kidding. The gods in that other world are all building their own clans in the mortal realm, but they’re not as powerful as you might imagine. Even so… Baili-kun is the first person in that other world to kill a god.”
"Wouldn't that make us a target for a lot of people? Are you sure that's okay?"
Himejima Akeno was a little worried, while Toujou Koneko nodded repeatedly, agreeing that it made a lot of sense.
Rias took a sip of black tea and smiled.
"In that other world, there are only two kinds of people who dare to challenge Baili Jun: fools and those who are not afraid of death."
"It feels like I've already conquered another world..."
Hearing Rias's description, Toujou Koneko came to this conclusion.
Rias believes that conquest is still some distance away, but she thinks it's only a matter of time.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with turning Orario into your own territory.
Rias then chatted with her familiars about the otherworldly dungeon until she was interrupted by the doorbell of the villa.
“Who will come to me?”
Rias stood up, intending to see who the visitor was.
Seeing this, Zhu Nai and the kitten quickly got up and followed.
Rachel Phoenix, the fourth daughter of the Phoenix family, one of the seventy-two high-ranking demon pillars, was originally a bishop under her third brother, Riser Phoenix.
Now, she has taken over all the followers who were defeated in battle and become the queen of the demon pieces.
She was walking on the way to Rias's residence, her heart filled with complex emotions.
Not long ago, my brother was defeated and lost to Baili.
In order to save Riesel's life, Raville chose to sacrifice herself.
Although the older brother ultimately lost his limbs and could not regenerate, at least he survived...
Levier kept her promise, returned to the underworld for a few days, and then came back to this world.
There was absolutely no news of Baili...
Could it be that Baili's side voluntarily gave up the previous deal?
I don't have to be Baili's maid anymore?
Levi didn't take these thoughts as the truth, but decided to continue searching for Baili.
She had no intention of breaking her oath or trampling on her honor!
So Rachel would go to the villa where Rias lived every day.
There was no one around for the past few days, I wonder how it is today...
Upon arriving at the scene, Rachel, as usual, rang the villa's doorbell.
After a while, she heard footsteps she'd never heard before coming from behind the door. (Read thrilling novels at Feilu Novel Network!)
The next moment, the door opened gently, and she was greeted by somewhat familiar faces—Himejima Akeno and Toujou Koneko.
Both of them looked surprised when they saw the group behind Levi.
Because the people following behind Levi were the followers who had transferred from Riser's side to her command.
They were all dressed neatly, unlike in the past when their styles of dress were completely different.
Clearly, all of this was preparation for becoming a good maid.
Levi saw the two of them and immediately asked a question.
"excuse me……"
Her gaze quickly fell on Zhu Nai and the kitten behind them.
"Lady Rias, I'm so glad to finally meet you."
"Ravia..."
Rias was initially surprised to see Levier appear at the door of her villa, but she quickly understood.
Then Rachel took a deep breath and bowed respectfully.
Even though both sides were high-ranking demons, after becoming Baili's maid, Levier was well aware that her status and Rias's status had changed.
"Lady Rias, I've come to fulfill my vow... I couldn't find Lord Hyakusui for the past few days, and I didn't have his contact information, so I had to come here every day. Today, I'm finally able to see you all."
Rias glanced at Levier, then at the familiars behind her, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes.
“I know you will keep your previous vow, and I believe Baili Jun will accept it as well.”
"So what exactly happened between Lady Rias and Lady Hyakusui these past few days...?"
"It depends on whether Baili Jun is willing to tell you this."
"Yes, I asked too many questions..."
The proud and arrogant Rachel has now become very humble.
Rias knew very well that the previous battle had greatly impacted her.
However, there was one thing Rias admired about the girl in front of her.
At least at that time, Levi had the courage to stand up.
If it were someone else, they would most likely have run away immediately.
"May I ask for Lady Hyakusui's address, Lady Rias?"
"Yes, that's possible, but I have a question I'd like to ask you. Please come in."
Rias stepped aside to let Levi and her companions enter the villa.
Upon arriving in the living room, Rias wasted no time and got straight to the point.
She asked Rachel with a serious expression.
“After Baili Jun turned Riesel into that state, the Phoenix family can’t just sit idly by after you take him back, can they?”
These words made Akeno and Koneko understand Rias's concerns.
The Phoenix family, as one of the seventy-two high-ranking demon pillars, possesses a large fighting force.
Once they see that Riesel has become a human stump, they will definitely take action.
Hearing this, Levi nodded.
"Yes, the Phoenix family initially planned to bring an elite force to the mortal world to challenge Lord Baili and avenge my brother."
"The results of it?"
"I convinced them to give me some time to investigate."
"That won't work."
Rias said it quite bluntly.
She also gave her reasons.
"Actually... I had a plan to take Baili Jun to the Underworld to meet my family. It will definitely attract attention, and your family... the Phoenix family will definitely want revenge."
"This one……"
Levi was at a loss for words.
"If it turns out like that, the Phoenix family... will disappear from the Demon Realm."
"...!!"
Levi clenched her fists, looking bewildered.
"At that time, I didn't think Baili-jun would show any mercy."
After all, they had already let Riesel off the hook once.
Although it turned the other person into turkey pieces...
Upon hearing this, the family members who had come with Levi also showed expressions of panic.
They had now become Reverie's retinue, and also belonged to the Phoenix family.
If conflict erupts again, they will not be able to remain unscathed...
“I understand… I cannot let my family go against Lord Baili.”
Levi spoke, her voice trembling slightly.
"But if I directly oppose them, they will not only not listen to me, but will become even more determined. So I can only try to stall for time."
Rias listened quietly, her fingers tapping lightly on the table as she pondered the question.
"Levier, have you considered another way to deal with this crisis that led to the destruction of the family?"
Rias posed the first question, attempting to guide Levi to see the matter from a different perspective.
Himejima Akeno calmly said
"Perhaps you could try to resolve the conflict through negotiation, since sometimes words are more powerful than force."
Zhu Nai offered suggestions, but...