Our fate is intertwined

"...I never expected that you would become a Lucifer." 

Sona was still in disbelief as she helped him wear his clothes for the coronation ceremony. Moreover, everyone agreed, and no one seemed to reject it. Frankly, this development was so fast that she couldn't react at all, especially at the funeral of Sirzech just a moment ago. 

Still, not only Sona but Sona's peerage members, Riser's peerage members, and everyone who was involved with them was also in a state of disbelief. 

"My man is a Lucifer..." Xenovia was still in a daze as she ignored the gazes of everyone on her. 

"...." 

They wanted to say something, but they endured it. After staying with Xenovia, they knew well what kind of a girl Xenovia was and how useless it was for them to talk to her. Nevertheless, there was no doubt her position was slightly higher than theirs, especially when she was part of Riser's harem. 

The only person who could scold Xenovia was Sona, and that was why they were silent and didn't say anything, especially when Sona hadn't said anything and Riser had become a Lucifer. 

Lucifer. 

The highest position among the Four Great Maous. 

Such an existence was something far away, something that they could only dream about, yet suddenly, such an existence was born so close to their sides. They knew that Riser was an exception and he was amazing, yet his growth was too fast! 

Nevertheless, they would be lying if they weren't excited. After all, they would be connected to Riser Lucifer. 

Frankly, among them, there was no doubt that the one with the most enviable position would be Sona. 

Sona's sister is Serafall Leviathan, and her husband is Riser Lucifer. 

The combination of the two simply made many could only awe at Sona's background. 

"Right? He is amazing, right?" Serafall, who was by their side, also joined in, showing how proud she was at Riser's achievement. 

"...he is my husband, you know?" Sona looked at her older sister speechlessly, but she would be lying if she didn't feel proud. Her husband had become a Lucifer, and there was no way she didn't feel happy about it. 

As for why Riser didn't tell her when he became a Lucifer, even he didn't expect that he would become one.

However, Sona also understood since the current situation of the Underworld, the existence of a new Lucifer was needed to tell everyone that a new hope was born.

This new hope was also the beginning of a new era that one never encountered. 

It was the era where an angel, a devil, and a fallen angel stood side by side, holding each other's hands and embracing peace. 

While Riser might seem just like a symbol or even a mascot, there was no doubt he was the leader who represented the devil in this new era. 

Sona was moved by how amazing her husband was, yet at the same time, she was also worried about something. 

"Should I get pregnant now?" 

The murmur of Xenovia was heard by everyone, causing all of them to fall silent. 

"....." 

"Xenovia..." Sona was speechless. 

"Cough! Cough!" Xenovia quickly fixed her attitude as she stared at Riser with blazing eyes, clearly showing her desire to be impregnated. 

Nevertheless, Riser decided to ignore this stupid girl as Sona almost choked him with his tie. 

"Sona! Sona! The tie is too tight!" 

"I am sorry. My mind just wandered somewhere." 

Looking at Sona, who apologized with a cute expression, Riser was a little helpless. 

Watching the interaction between the two, many could only bury their feelings, but they had to say they felt jealous. However, when he had nothing, she was the one who chose to marry him, so no one said anything and thought that her vision was good as she had chosen him as a husband. 

Saji, who saw all of this, could only sigh, but he knew he had to let go since he knew there was nothing he could do. 

"What were you thinking about?" Riser asked his wife. 

"I just wonder whether you have talked with Rias about this." 

Facing her husband's question, Sona couldn't help but ask this question. 

When this question fell, everyone subconsciously moved their gazes to Riser as they knew Rias' older brother, Sirzech Gremory, was the former Lucifer, so what would Rias think when that Lucifer position was taken by Riser?

Why should I talk with her?

Riser almost said this question out loud, but he endured it since he knew it was downright rude for him to say those words. Unlike him, who was cold, he knew that his wife was kind and gentle. She might be a little strict, but there was no doubt that she was obedient like any good girl, so her question was expected, especially when Rias was her best friend. 

Nevertheless, it was amazing that Sona could still think of Rias as her best friend even after she saw him being kissed by Rias on that funeral day. 

Riser wondered whether Sona had that kind of taste in her sexuality. 

"Do you think that she will listen to my explanation?" 

"That's..." 

"While I know you are worried about her, this isn't something I wish for. I know that Sirzech-sama had just passed away, but we, the devil, need to move on, especially with the many problems that we have encountered. 

"I know that I might have done something sorry for her, especially when I have taken the position of Lucifer, but there is nothing that I can do, especially when the one who wished for him to take this position was Zekram-sama and Ajuka-sama." 

"That's true." Serafall nodded and helped him smooth out the situation. "Riser-chan didn't do anything. Zekram-sama and Ajuka-chan were the ones who proposed this idea." 

Ajuka aside, when Zekram was involved, there was nothing that they could do, especially when Zekram was the real leader of the Great King Faction and the real leader of the Underworld. 

To be honest, while it might be unacceptable, especially for the Gremory House, since Sirzech was the one who held the position of Lucifer previously. Moreover, their house and many even prepared to let Sirzech's son, Millicas, take the position of Lucifer after his father retired. 

Yet, such a plan had failed, and many also left the Gremory House, especially when the next Lucifer would be Riser Phenex. 

However, there was nothing the Gremory House could do, and they could only accept everything as they had lost Sirzech Lucifer. 

Sona wasn't sure how Rias felt, but she knew that there was nothing that she could do either, as it was something that everyone had decided. Still, as she looked at her husband, she recalled the scene she saw during the funeral, so what was that scene an illusion?

After all, her husband was so cold toward Rias. 

Still, as she thought how pitiful Rias was, she felt that she might not mind letting her husband comfort Rias somehow. 

Riser didn't know what his wife was thinking, but if he knew, he could only stare at her helplessly. Nevertheless, as the ceremony was about to begin, everyone decided to prepare, but he decided to visit the toilet first, as usual, as he didn't want to mess up his ceremony. 

While Ravel wished to follow him, he decided to stop her since if she followed him, he definitely wouldn't just take a leak, and he needed to prepare his mind, especially when he was still in disbelief. 

Riser knew that if he was a good person, it would definitely be impossible for him to stand in this position now. 

It was all due to the fact he had chosen to become a villain so that he could get all of this. 

It was also the same as what he was about to do now, especially when he happened to see Rias, who seemed to be attracted by his fate as they often met each other during his most important moments.