210 Vow

"I am not late, right?" Rias asked hurriedly. 

"Rias, where have you been?" 

Rias looked at her mother, who clearly reprimanded her, so she quickly apologized. "Sorry, I was lost." There was no doubt after her divorce from Riser, her mother had become more strict toward her, but she also understood how horrible her mother's mood was, especially with what had happened in their house. 

"It's okay. Don't blame her too much since the ceremony has yet started." Lord Gremory quickly appeased his wife. 

"If only..." 

Venelana Gremory stared in the direction where Sona, Riser's family, and everyone related to Riser gathered together, full of excitement and happiness. 

If her daughter wasn't so selfish, then—

However, she knew that there was nothing she could do, especially when she had acquitted the actions of her husband and her son. Everything had happened. She lost her son, and their family lost many things. 

If there was something that she was glad for, the fallen angels upheld their promise by providing much support and all the things to help the Gremory House.

Still, as expected, even if the alliance of three factions had been made, there weren't many things that the Grigori could do since they were a fallen angel. 

The fallen angel might be living in the Underworld, but their society was much different. 

Moreover, Venelana would be lying if she didn't look down on the Grigori, especially when they showed many blunders and fragility. Instead of being an ally, she felt that the devil might as well conquer the fallen angels as they were too weak. However, she knew that their existence was still necessary, especially when their daughter's "Queen" was the daughter of the new leader of the Grigori and Azazel was the one who knew the most about the Sacred Gears. 

Right now, they might be weak, but as long as the Boosted Gear could grow, then they wouldn't think of the Gremory House as a weakling anymore. 

Zeoticus Gremory and Rias looked at their wife (mother), but they didn't say anything since, without Sirzech, their house was weak. 

Still, as Rias saw the figure that entered the venue and the protagonist of this ceremony, she couldn't look away as her heart was filled with obsession as she smiled, thinking about what they had done previously. 

"What's wrong, Rias?" Venelana noticed her daughter's smile. 

"Nothing." Rias shook her head and thought that she had to keep this matter a secret, at least for now, but then, she couldn't help but think about her sister-in-law, who was still drowned in her sadness. 

Watching the concern on Rias, Zeoticus and Venelana also sighed, thinking about their daughter-in-law before their attention was taken by the commotion before them. It seemed that Riser was nowhere to be seen, which caused everyone to be panicked. 

However, Rias' expression was a little subtle. 

Nevertheless, soon, everyone sighed in relief since Riser had arrived, and the organizer quickly welcomed him inside. 

"Please, welcome Riser Phenex-sama." 

When those words fell, it was impossible for Zeoticus, Venelana, Rias, and everyone in the Gremory domain who saw all of this to remain calm, but when all of them saw the young man who was about to become the next Lucifer, all of them remained silent. 

Power is everything in the supernatural world. 

Riser wasn't sure, but due to his fiery aura, like a blazing sun, his charm was enhanced. 

While his face was the same, he was just different. 

At that moment, there was no doubt he was like the sun. 

Everything except for him was eclipsed. 

No one could ignore him, and he was simply the center of attention. 

As he walked, everyone stopped their breathing and stared at him without blinking as if wishing to burn this scene into their memories. 

It wasn't until Riser stood in front of Lord Bael that everyone recovered. 

The one who led this ceremony wasn't Zekram Bael; instead, Lord Bael, the current leader of the Bael House and the Great King faction. Even if Lord Bael was just a puppet, Riser still needed to show respect, especially when it couldn't be denied the reason why he became Lucifer was all due to the support of the Great King faction. 

Facing Lord Bael, Riser kneeled on one knee like a knight in the storybook. 

Lord Bael knew that even if the one to whom Riser swore allegiance was his father, it didn't change the fact that he was moved that a devil as strong as Riser would show such a respectful gesture toward him. Suddenly, his chest swelled up full of pride and happiness as he started Riser's coronation as a new Lucifer. 

"Riser Phenex, will you promise to protect the Underworld as a Lucifer from now on?" 

"I promise." 

"Good, from now on, you are Riser Lucifer." 

When those words fell, everyone clapped their hands as they welcomed their new Lucifer. 

Riser Lucifer. 

Whether it was his wife, women, families, and all of those who were part of his faction, felt so happy as if they were the ones who had become Lucifer, yet those who weren't part of his faction and even anthologized him due of Sirzech, felt an endless regret. 

Those who were victimized by the death of Sirzech also wished to do something like harassing the Gremory House, but when they thought they might attract the hatred of Serafall Leviathan, Ajuka Beelzebub, and Falbium Asmodeus, they could only stop. 

Nevertheless, there was no doubt that at this moment, the one who was above every devil and the strongest among all, the Lucifer position, was taken by Riser. 

There was no doubt that no one could stop this young man from now on. 

When Riser had officially become Lucifer, this time, Lord Bael stepped down since the main character of this ceremony was Riser. 

Yet, Lord Bael didn't mind as there was no doubt that Riser was going to become the sharpest blade and the toughest shield of the Underworld that would protect the current government from now on. 

Riser stood above everyone as he looked at everyone. He could see his wife, Ravel, his harem members, family, Sairaorg, Rias, Rias' parents, and many others as they looked up at him with various emotions. 

Happiness, excitement, obsession, complexity, sadness, depression, fear, etc. 

Riser could see all of that. 

Nevertheless, he would be lying if he didn't feel the excitement from standing in this position, as he had never thought of becoming a Lucifer. 

[Congratulations~!]

Arigitaou system-san.

Still, Riser knew that he needed to start his speech. 

"Future.

"For us, the devils, this might be an unfamiliar term, especially when our purpose of life is to fight against the angels and fallen angels, then die. 

"For us, such a life is common sense and our way of life. If we are unlucky, then we will die the moment we fight. If we are lucky, then we will meet the next day as he continues to fight without knowing when we're going to die.

"For those of us who are accustomed to such a life, the word of the future is unfamiliar.

"Yet, now, the future exists for us.

"With the peace that exists among the three of us, the devils, the angels, and the fallen angels, a future exists for us.

"Many might not be able to accept such a future, especially when the price of that peace is to shake hands with the one that we have thought of as enemies. 

"However, please remember that the future is not only for us but also for our future generations, whether it is our children or grandchildren. 

"We can choose what we want to be, achieve the dream that we have been buried, and do something without being afraid of death tomorrow." 

His words were like a spring breeze, and his existence was like a light. 

Riser was blinding yet warm; whether they were his allies' enemies, none of them could take their eyes away from him. 

"Yet such a future will crumble due to a new enemy known as the Khaos Brigade, the Old Satan faction, and those who hate our peace.

"By then, whether it is us, our children, or the future that has existed, will be gone due to the war and battle that we will have against them." 

His tone might be plain, but it gave a shudder to anyone like a wind in the freezing winter. 

"Yet, fear not, as Riser Lucifer, I... No, we, all the current government, will fight! We will protect you! And we will erase those threats and sink into the darkness of history forever.

"So, try to hide, run, and pray like the most pious believer so we don't find you, as we will kill all of you if you don't.

"That's my vow as Lucifer." 

As Riser finished his speech, everyone clapped their hands hard as they welcomed the new Lucifer. 

Only Riser wondered why it felt like he had to dominate the world now. 

[Let's work hard to dominate the world!]

"..." 

Riser felt that his goal of living as a lazy pig was impossible to achieve now.