chapter [125]

Riser's Mansion in the Underworld

Ravel and Asia materialized at the entrance of Riser's mansion, their figures outlined by the faint glow of their teleportation magic. Ravel's heart raced with anxiety as she looked around, her eyes scanning the familiar surroundings. By her side, Asia appeared equally anxious, her eyes shining with a mixture of curiosity and excitement at the prospect of visiting Ravel's mansion.

"Asia, we need to speak with Onii-sama immediately," Ravel said urgently, her voice conveying the gravity of the situation. She gently took Asia's hand, indicating that it was time to act.

As the large doors swung open before them, revealing the illuminated foyer of the mansion, Erza, Xenovia, and Shizuku approached to greet them.

"Ravel, Asia, how wonderful to see you. Please, come in," Erza said kindly, making way for them to pass through the doors.

Ravel nodded gratefully, feeling relieved to be greeted with such warmth. She led Asia into the mansion, guiding her through the ornate foyer to the spacious living room.

Ravel and Asia were welcomed with warm smiles by Sona, who was elegantly seated on a velvet sofa. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity upon seeing Ravel and Asia as she rose to greet them.

"Ravel, Asia, what a pleasant surprise. How can I help you?" Sona asked, her voice soft and welcoming.

Ravel took a deep breath, trying to control her anxiety as she explained the situation to Sona. "Sister-in-law, we need to speak with Onii-sama immediately. It's an urgent matter."

Sona, with her usual serenity, nodded understandingly. "I understand, Ravel. I will do what I can to help. But Riser is not at home at the moment."

Worry deepened in Ravel's eyes as she processed the news. "We need to speak with Riser in person. It's a matter that can only be discussed in his presence."

Sona placed a comforting hand on Ravel's shoulder, conveying her silent support. "I understand your urgency, Ravel. Riser went to check the location where the Rating Game will take place and should be returning soon. Please, feel free to wait here in the living room."

Ravel nodded, grateful for Sona's understanding. She guided Asia to the sofa, where they sat side by side, sharing a mutual look of determination.

As Ravel and Asia settled on the sofa, Sona closed her eyes for a moment, focusing on her magic. With a graceful gesture, she summoned a cellphone and quickly typed out a message.

"I've sent a message to Riser, asking him to come back home as soon as possible," Sona explained, her calm tone conveying confidence.

Ravel and Asia nodded in gratitude, feeling relieved by Sona's swift response. They waited anxiously, knowing that they would soon have the opportunity to discuss their situation with Riser and seek a solution to the impending problem.

Tokyo

Yubelluna's POV

As I finished drying my body with the towel, my thoughts wandered to my devotion to my master, Riser-sama. To me, there was nothing more important than serving and protecting him, dedicating my life to his service. He was my world, my reason for being.

*beep, beep*

That was when I was snapped out of my reverie by the sound of Riser-sama's cellphone. The familiar sound echoed through the quiet room, breaking the tranquil silence of the mansion. Quickly, my mind adjusted to reality, reminding me of my responsibility to always attend to my master's needs.

Without wasting any time, I picked up Riser-sama's cellphone, which was on the table next to the bed, and hurried towards the bathroom. I knew he didn't like to be disturbed during his bath, but I also understood that some messages required his immediate attention.

I gently knocked on the bathroom door, announcing my presence respectfully. "Riser-sama, I apologize for interrupting your bath, but you've received a message on your cellphone."

The sound of water ceased for a moment, followed by the sound of his footsteps approaching the door. When he opened the door, I met his calm and serene gaze, even as he was partially dressed in a towel.

"Ah, Yubelluna, thank you for letting me know," he said gratefully, reaching out to take the cellphone. "Could you hand it to me?"

I handed him the cellphone with reverence, bowing slightly in a gesture of respect. "Of course, Riser-sama. If you need anything else, I'll be in the room."

He nodded in gratitude, closing the bathroom door as I stepped back, returning to the room to continue my duties. Even as I busied myself with other tasks, my thoughts always remained focused on Riser-sama, my master and lord.

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Riser's POV

Facing the mirror, with drops of water trickling down my face and my body partially wrapped in the towel, I slid my finger across the screen of the cellphone, unlocking it to access the message. My eyes scanned the words on the screen, absorbing the content of Sona's message.

"Sona is asking me to come back home as soon as possible," I murmured to myself, reflecting on the urgency in her message. It was unusual for her to ask me to return so abruptly, which left me intrigued.

I placed the cellphone on the bathroom counter and, with the towel still enveloping my body, began to dry myself. As I busied myself with the task, my mind continued to spin around the possible reasons for Sona's request. Had something happened at the mansion? Or perhaps she needed to discuss something important with me?

Once I finished drying myself, I picked up the cellphone again and stepped out of the bathroom to dress. Yubelluna was waiting in the room, her presence serene and comforting.

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Third person

"Yubelluna, Sona is asking me to come back home as soon as possible," Riser explained, sharing the information he had received.

"I understand, Riser-sama. I'm ready to accompany you when you're ready," Yubelluna responded, her soft voice conveying confidence and loyalty.

With a nod of his head, Riser approached the dresser to begin dressing. Yubelluna, with her innate ability to anticipate her master's needs, quickly stepped forward to assist.

With precise and delicate movements, Yubelluna picked up the clothing chosen by Riser and handed them to him, ensuring they were laid out in an organized manner to facilitate the dressing process. She remained by his side, ready to assist with anything else he might need.

After Riser finished dressing, Yubelluna stepped back to allow him to prepare for the next step. With a determined look, Riser picked up the cellphone and announced that they were ready to teleport back home.

With a skilled gesture, Riser activated his teleportation magic, enveloping them in a bright aura as they prepared to return to the mansion in the underworld. In the blink of an eye, they vanished from the room, leaving behind only a faint trail of energy in the air.

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