Chapter [97]

Riser was in his room with Sona when he felt a magical disturbance at the entrance of his mansion.

"Someone teleported to the entrance," Riser muttered to himself, sensing the magical disruption reverberating through his mansion.

"Let's go down and see who it is," Sona suggested, ready to investigate the situation with Riser.

The two left the room and began descending the mansion's stairs, determined to discover the origin of the disturbance.

As they descended, they encountered Yubelluna in the main hallway.

"Riser-sama and Sona-sama, Rias is waiting for you in the living room," Yubelluna announced, bowing respectfully.

"Understood, Yubelluna. We'll be there shortly," Riser replied, thanking her for the information.

Sona nodded in agreement, recognizing the importance of responding to Rias's call.

As they made their way to the living room, Riser pondered what could have prompted Rias to summon him so quickly. The system message also weighed on his mind, leaving him intrigued about what might be coming.

Thus, the three of them proceeded together to the living room, where they found Rias, Akeno, and Koneko patiently waiting.

Sona smiled as she entered the living room and warmly greeted Rias. "Rias, what a pleasant surprise to see you here. How are you?"

Rias returned Sona's smile, appreciating her friend's kindness.

"I'm fine, thank you. But there are important matters we need to discuss."

Riser, upon hearing the conversation, intervened with curiosity. "What do you want, Rias?"

Rias took a deep breath, gathering courage to make her proposal. "I accept your proposal, Riser."

Riser frowned, surprised by Rias's response. "Acceptance? What proposal?"

"I want to leave Akeno in your Peerage and Koneko in Sona's Peerage. But I want them to be able to return to my Peerage afterward."

Riser and Sona exchanged surprised looks, processing Rias's proposal.

Riser was stunned by Rias's proposal. Although he had suggested that Akeno join his Peerage, he did not expect Rias to agree so readily to the idea.

Sona looked at Rias with concern etched on her face. "Are you sure, Rias, about what you're offering? This seems like a drastic decision."

"Yes, I'm sure. My father made it clear that he would revoke my Peerage if I did anything to interfere with the marriage contract. But if Akeno and Koneko are with you, I don't have to worry about that."

Riser directed his gaze at Akeno, who lowered her head in silence.

"But what if Akeno doesn't want to return to you?" Riser asked. "Will you accept her decision?"

Rias let out a heavy sigh, her shoulders relaxing in resignation. "If it's her will, then yes," she replied, her voice echoing with palpable melancholy.

Akeno lifted her eyes to meet Riser's gaze. She could feel the weight of expectations upon her, the consequences of her decision echoing in her mind. Deep down, she knew she didn't want to disappoint Rias, but she also needed to do what was best for herself.

"Okay, I accept having Akeno in my Peerage. And if after you solve your problems she wants to come back, I won't stop her."

Akeno looked at Riser, surprised by his decision, but also grateful for his generosity. She knew she needed to resolve her personal issues before making a final decision about her fate, and Riser's offer was comforting.

Rias visibly relieved at Riser's response. She knew she was doing what was best for everyone, including Akeno, by allowing this flexibility. "Thank you, Riser. This means a lot to me and Akeno."

Riser nodded to Rias.

"I'll return to my room, Sona, and I'll let Rias and Akeno say goodbye at their leisure," Riser announced, determined. "Yubelluna, find an unoccupied room for Akeno," he said as he began to climb the stairs.

"Yes, Riser-sama," Yubelluna replied promptly. "I'll find an unoccupied room for Akeno."

Riser continued up the stairs, leaving the main hallway behind. His thoughts were filled with reflections on the recent twists and turns and the decisions that had been made.

Finally, Riser arrived at his room and entered, feeling a certain relief at being alone. He needed a moment to process everything that had happened and reflect on his next steps.

Riser sat on the bed, placing his hand on his head as he processed the recent revelations. "Unexpected, but pleasant. With Akeno here, I can steal more luck from Issei," he murmured to himself, flashing a faint smile. "And I need to make sure she never wants to go back to Rias."

Gremory Mansion

"Did you see what your ex-son-in-law did to your future son-in-law, Zeoticus?" Venelana joked, entering the room with a mischievous smile on her lips.

"I have a lot of work to do, I don't have time for jokes," Zeoticus said firmly, his serious expression reflecting the seriousness of the situation.

"But this is in your interest, Zeoticus," Venelana insisted, her mischievous smile showing that she wasn't willing to let the matter go so easily.

Zeoticus stared at Venelana with a penetrating gaze, pondering her words. He knew that, even though he was busy, he couldn't ignore matters that directly affected his family.

"I hope Rias hasn't done anything she'll regret later," Zeoticus remarked. "If she has, I'll have to punish her."

Venelana frowned upon hearing Zeoticus's words.

"Rias has nothing to do with this," Venelana defended, her voice full of conviction. "It was Diodora who was messing with Riser's sister."

"Since Rias hasn't done anything, it's irrelevant," Zeoticus declared with conviction, his voice reflecting a certain authority. "Astaroth only loses to the Phenex in terms of money, and even if there's a fight, it'll be two Maous against one. The result is already decided."

"Is it that simple?" Venelana asked, a slight air of disbelief in her voice.

"It's that simple," Zeoticus confirmed, his serious expression leaving no room for doubt. "Now be a good wife and tell the women of my Peerage to come up to my room and not to appear until I send for them."

Venelana said nothing more and went to do what Zeoticus asked.

Riser's Private Mansion

Rias hugged Akeno and Koneko, expressing her gratitude for everything they had been through together. Tears threatened to escape from her eyes, but she fought to maintain her composure.

"I'm sorry for everything, girls. I know this isn't the best situation, but I'm doing what I believe is best for all of us," Rias said, her voice choked with emotion.

Akeno and Koneko were also emotional, but they understood Rias's decision.

"We'll miss you, Senpai," Koneko said, struggling to control her own tears.

Akeno nodded, her serious expression reflecting the sadness she felt at saying goodbye to her friend.

Rias smiled, trying to cheer them up. "Don't worry, girls. I'll always be around, even if we're not together as much as before."

Sona approached, gently touching Rias's shoulder. "Thank you for trusting us, Rias. We'll take good care of them."

Rias nodded, thanking her friend for the support. "Please thank Riser for me."

With a final look at Akeno and Koneko, Rias turned to leave. She knew she had to move on, even if it meant leaving behind those she loved.

As Rias left Riser's mansion, a heavy silence hung over the air. Akeno and Koneko looked at each other, sharing a moment of mutual understanding.

"I miss her," Akeno confessed, her soft voice filled with emotion.

Koneko agreed, her serious expression reflecting the sadness she felt at seeing her mistress leave. "Me too."

Sona placed her hand on their shoulders, offering silent comfort. "We'll be okay. Rias trusts us, and we'll honor that trust."

Meanwhile, in Riser's room, the atmosphere was tense. Riser sat on his bed, reflecting on the recent events, when suddenly a voice echoed in his mind.

"Host, the system has suffered external attacks and needs 7 days to cool down. It is recommended not to directly engage with the protagonist Issei Hyoudou and the Heroine Rias Gremory."

Riser frowned upon hearing the message. "Damn it," he muttered, irritated by the news.

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