"I... I just couldn't sleep."
Rias hurriedly explained. Seeing her embarrassed state, Badr smiled and spoke up to defend her.
"It was because I wanted to. Akeno, don't tease Rias."
"Then, as punishment for Rias breaking the rules herself, after tomorrow's match, Badr will accompany me on a date. You don't mind giving me a day, do you, Rias?"
Akeno said this while looking directly at Rias.
Rias was slightly taken aback, sensing that Akeno's mood was a bit off.
"Akeno, you..."
"I'm fine; I just want Badr to spend some time with me..."
Akeno said with a smile.
"Well... okay then..."
Rias looked at Akeno with some concern, then gave Badr a meaningful glance, which he immediately understood.
"A date with Akeno? I'm looking forward to it. Seems like we'll have to finish tomorrow's match quickly."
He said this with a smile, which brought a slight smile to Akeno's face as well.
She suddenly leaned in, wrapping her arms around Badr's neck, and proactively kissed his lips.
"Eh!?"
Rias, Asia, and the others were all stunned.
On the side, Irina Shidou and Rossweisse, who hadn't yet left the group, also widened their eyes. They hadn't initially understood what Akeno meant by 'doing that,' but now they suddenly realized.
Gulp.
The two swallowed hard; Rossweisse's legs even felt weak.
These people are too much! I'm a Valkyrie who has been single for as long as I've been alive...
They don't consider other people's feelings at all!
Rossweisse couldn't help but be teary-eyed.
After Akeno passionately kissed Badr for quite a while, she reluctantly let go.
"Oh my, sorry about that. I intended to wait until tomorrow, but I just couldn't help myself just now."
She seemed to be apologizing, but there was no hint of remorse on her face; instead, she looked a bit unsatisfied.
"How could you... Then, tonight, he's still mine!" Rias gritted her teeth.
"No way... I don't want to be left out..." Asia's eyes welled up with tears, causing Rias quite a headache.
"Me too," Xenovia wasn't to be outdone.
"Eh!? Even you, Xenovia..." Irina was greatly shocked.
"Yes. By the way, Irina, you should join us. It's really wonderful," Xenovia even began inviting Irina.
Badr was speechless: "Don't joke around, Xenovia. She's an angel. Tonight, you two can be with Rias. Hmm, I can handle it."
Irina's face turned bright red: "You... you all are too indecent!"
She seemed unable to accept it, but couldn't help but quietly ask Xenovia: "Have you really done it? Is it... enjoyable?"
"Of course! It's a desire that makes one sink deeply!" Xenovia was utterly enthralled...
Then, under the dumbfounded gazes of Badr and others, wings appeared behind Irina. Her originally pure white wings seemed to have a hint of turning black...
"Wait... calm down."
Badr broke into a cold sweat. Was this the rhythm of falling?
After much effort to soothe the overthinking Irina, Badr let out a long sigh, feeling chaotic inside.
What is all this...
As for Rossweisse on the side, she had already burst into tears, covering her face as she ran off...
Badr and Rias's indulgent lifestyle was clearly quite a blow to her...
That night, Badr once again took on three at once. Akeno didn't join in; she said she wanted to prepare for the date tomorrow. In the end, Badr peacefully fell asleep with the girls.
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The next day, due to previous delays, was the day for the rookie tournament's championship match.
As the team that defeated Diodora and thwarted the Khaos Brigade's invasion, Rias's team had earned the right to compete in the final showdown.
After a night of tender affection, Rias was radiant, her steps light and brisk, as if a perfect love life truly invigorated people...
During Sairaorg and Seekvaira's match, she, as King, took the stage for interviews, speaking eloquently in front of numerous reporters, addressing questions about the upcoming match arrangements.
Sairaorg's battle against Seekvaira ended in an unsurprising victory; his strength among the younger generation was unquestionable.
Thus, the final result was that the ultimate showdown would be between Sairaorg and Rias!
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In the preparation area, Badr and his team encountered Sairaorg and Seekvaira, who had just finished their match.
"Congratulations on advancing," Rias said with a gentle smile, offering her congratulations to Sairaorg. She then comforted Seekvaira, "That last move was a bit unfortunate, but your strategy was impeccable. Seekvaira, you're truly impressive."
"Hehe, you don't have to console me. In the face of overwhelming strength, no amount of strategy can bridge the gap. I understand that," Seekvaira replied with a sigh, shaking her head. Losing to Sairaorg was expected, but it still left her feeling quite disappointed.
"Well then, Sairaorg, do you need time to recover?" Rias asked with a confident smile.
"This level of exertion doesn't require any recovery time," Sairaorg replied effortlessly.
"...That's a bit hurtful," Seekvaira commented from the side, playfully complaining.
'So basically, you defeated all of us with ease, without even breaking a sweat?'
"Hahaha, I'm a warrior. Seekvaira, please don't hold it against me," Sairaorg laughed heartily.
At that moment, the announcer began calling out the names of each team's servants. Rias and Sairaorg bid each other farewell and led their respective groups toward the teleportation array.
"Sairaorg's servants seem quite formidable," Badr remarked as he stood on the teleportation array. He glanced calmly at Koneko and Xenovia, smiling softly. "Do you think you can handle them?"
"They have the advantage in numbers, but we're confident," Xenovia replied, always exceptionally serious when it came to discussing battles.
Koneko tugged gently at Badr's sleeve. "Can you leave those servants to us?"
"Hmm, are you sure?"
"This is a great opportunity to train ourselves," Koneko said softly, her eyes filled with affection as she looked at Badr.
"Alright, since you insist, I'll support you."
After all, it's just a Rating Game; there's no real danger. Badr was happy to let them do as they pleased.
Besides, if he were to step in, the battle would probably end in no time...
Rias gave a wry smile. "It feels like ever since your power breakthrough, there's no suspense in the outcome of these Rating Games. I don't know whether to laugh or cry."
"Do you want to train yourself as well?" Badr chuckled.
"Why wouldn't I? After all, you're likely to become independent from me... Without you, how will I manage in the Rating Games..."
Rias spread her hands helplessly. She couldn't imagine what her matches would be like after Badr became independent. Would it really be a case of 'made great by Badr, defeated without him'?
"Well, why worry so much? If you ever face opponents you can't handle, just call me back. I'll always be by your side!"
Badr smiled as he took Rias's hand.
His words moved Rias deeply. If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, she might have thrown herself into his arms right then and there.
The others nearby felt a twinge of jealousy, but Rias's competitive edge was simply too strong.
Asia, Xenovia, and Koneko all knew they couldn't outshine Rias, so they could only watch and look for opportunities to catch Badr's attention later...
The magic circle's light intensified, and Badr and his group were teleported into the battle space.
Without any interference from the Khaos Brigade this time, the Rating Game proceeded normally at last.
Badr didn't even summon his clone this time. Doing so would put too much pressure on Akeno and the others.
In the past, Badr had taken care of most of the strong opponents by himself. But if he didn't participate this time, the pressure on Akeno and the others would be immense.
Facing a situation where they were outnumbered was certainly challenging.
However, Akeno and the others seemed quite confident.
"Well then, we're heading out."
"Alright, stay in touch!" Rias said with a smile.
The beautiful girls went out together to face the enemy, while Badr stayed with Rias at their base.
Before long, the announcer's tracking magic focused on Rias, revealing her and Badr holding hands, strolling leisurely around their base, pointing at distant scenery and chatting happily.
"Uh, are these two really flirting at a time like this?"
The announcer was speechless, and the spectators watching the match were also stunned, followed by uncontrollable envy and jealousy.
"Damn it, Princess Rias was really taken by that bastard..."
"Argh! What's so good about that guy? Isn't he just a bit handsome, a bit strong, and a bit considerate..."
Princess Rias was the dream girl of countless young men in the Underworld. Seeing her walking hand in hand with Badr, her face radiating happiness, their hearts shattered, wishing they could be the man by her side.
Of course, Badr knew that their current situation was most likely being broadcast live-throughout the entire Underworld, no less. So he limited himself to holding hands and going on a date; he wasn't interested in making out on live TV...
Otherwise, he might have already pulled Rias into a passionate embrace.
In the distance, intense waves of magical power erupted-it seemed that Akeno and the others had engaged Sairaorg's servants.
"Akeno and the others have all improved a lot recently, but... Sairaorg's servants are quite formidable as well," Rias said with some concern.
"They've all become much stronger; no need to worry."
Badr had great confidence in the girls.
He knew them well; after all, during their intimate moments every night, he could clearly feel the strength of their magic power and knew their true capabilities.
Now, Akeno and Koneko had fully mastered the power of their bloodlines. Asia's ability to control her Sacred Gear was continuously improving, and Xenovia was wielding his holy sword, Ascalon.
Even though there were only four of them, they would definitely give the enemy a headache.
Sure enough, soon the broadcast announced:
Sairaorg's [Rook], [Knight], and [Bishop] had all been eliminated.
On Rias's side, Akeno, Koneko, and Xenovia were also out. Not long after, Asia was declared out as well. Obviously, with all the main combatants retired, leaving Asia-a super healer-was of no use.
The battle seemed incredibly intense, but Badr wasn't surprised by the outcome.
He smiled slightly and said to Rias:
"Let's go; Sairaorg has been waiting for us."
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In the central area of the battle space, Badr and Sairaorg arrived simultaneously.
The magical arrays used for live broadcasting captured the two of them, and the audience erupted in cheers.
Since the footage of Badr defeating a High-Class Devil had been circulated, he had gained many fans.
After all, Badr was a reincarnated devil who defeated an heir from a Maou family and was set to marry the future heir of the Gremory family. It was an inspiring story no matter how you looked at it.
Seeing Badr's arrival, Sairaorg smiled.
He turned to his [Queen] and said, "Don't intervene. This is a battle between me and him."
"Understood."
With his Queen acknowledging, Sairaorg flexed his muscles and stepped forward, issuing a challenge to Badr.
"Come on! I've been looking forward to fighting you for a long time."
Badr smiled slightly and took a step forward, his figure flashing to the center of the open space.
Whoosh!
This time, he made no attempt to conceal his power. His immense holy demonic energy surged freely, a thick aura of purple-gold enveloping his body.
"-Promotion."
With a soft whisper, Badr's aura began to skyrocket!
Facing an opponent like Sairaorg, only a serious battle would show proper respect.
The very space trembled under Badr's holy demonic energy. Invisible ripples spread wildly, and the environment seemed to distort slightly.
"Hahaha! Excellent!"
Sairaorg laughed heartily. With a stomp, he shot forward like a cannonball.
Clenching his iron fists, his magical energy was faint, but relying on his formidable physique, he broke through the interference of Badr's holy demonic energy and closed the distance.
In response, Badr also clenched his fist. The surging energy within made his fist as hard as forged steel.
He didn't dodge or evade, directly meeting Sairaorg's punch head-on!
Visibly, a white shockwave erupted from the point of impact between the two, spreading outward. The massive energy seemed unstoppable, forcing Rias and the others to retreat a considerable distance.
"Not bad! Again!"
Sairaorg laughed in delight, his iron fists creating numerous afterimages. Badr was not to be outdone, enhancing himself with holy demonic energy, trading blow for blow with Sairaorg.
When it came to physical prowess, he wouldn't concede. Since becoming a devil, he had consistently trained his body.
Before learning methods to temper his body with magic, Badr spent most of his time strengthening his physique, knowing it determined his limits for power amplification-a matter he took seriously.
The two exchanged blows at incredible speeds, each punch producing sonic booms and shockwaves. Only blurred images of their forms colliding and separating could be seen.
The audience watching the live broadcast was ecstatic.
They hadn't expected Badr to match Sairaorg physically to such an extent.
Initially, they thought Badr would use his vast magical advantage to suppress Sairaorg, especially since Sairaorg's weakness was his magic-a well-known fact throughout the Underworld.
After dozens of intense exchanges, Badr crossed his arms to block Sairaorg's iron fists. With a sudden exertion, he pushed Sairaorg back and delivered a swift spinning kick, sending him flying.
