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Hearing Akeno's words, I didn't respond directly but stroked my chin, seemingly understanding the truth of the situation.

'This is probably similar to that time with the perverted Issei Hyoudou. My arrival has caused a slight shift in the timeline of this world.'

This black-haired maid, Evelyn, was quite beautiful and an Ultimate-class powerhouse. In this world, she was more than qualified to be Sirzechs's new Queen and wife.

Evelyn, after glancing at Kyoya and Akeno, turned to Rias and said, "Rias-sama, is this the human helper you mentioned? Honestly, you shouldn't have involved a human friend in this matter."

Hearing her words, Rias frowned, displeased. "Kyoya-kun isn't just any human. He's my boyfriend! He..."

"...."

Evelyn, her expression turning unpleasant, not understanding why Rias would value a human so highly, interrupted her.

She frowned and said, "This is a matter between two of the great noble families of the Underworld. Honestly, he shouldn't interfere in your affairs, Rias-sama. Otherwise, Sirzechs-sama and your father will be put in a difficult position."

Seeing everyone visibly trembling under Evelyn's Ultimate-class aura, my expression darkened.

I stood up and glared at her, my voice icy. "Are you trying to intimidate us with your Ultimate-class power? Is that all you've got? If so, you're going to regret it."

Then, a skeletal phantom appeared behind me, and lightning crackled around my body. I unleashed a chilling killing intent, directing it at Evelyn.

The moment she felt this menacing aura, Evelyn's face paled. Feeling a genuine threat to her life, she instinctively took a step back.

Rias, seeing my sudden murderous intent, quickly intervened. "Kyoya-kun, please wait! I apologize on behalf of the Gremory family. Please, for my sake, stop!"

Then she turned to Evelyn, her voice cold. "Evelyn, do you know what you're doing? You're threatening my family in my presence! You're disgracing the Gremory family!!"

Hearing Rias's words, Evelyn quickly bowed and apologized. "I'm deeply sorry, Kyoya-sama, Rias-sama. I was in the wrong. Please accept my sincerest apologies!"

Seeing Evelyn's apology, I withdrew my killing intent and said coldly, "This time, I'll let it go because you're associated with Rias's family. But let me make one thing clear: being a member of the Gremory household doesn't give you the right to threaten me."

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After saying that, I returned to my seat. Everyone else was still reeling from the intensity of the scene that had just unfolded.

Especially our resident 'turkey,' Riser.

He hadn't expected this human to have the audacity to speak to Sirzechs-sama's Queen in such a manner, much less overpowering her with his aura.

Everyone, including Rias, was stunned. No one had imagined that I was so powerful. After all, Evelyn served one of the Four Great Satans!

After recovering slightly, Rias turned to Evelyn. "What message did Onii-sama have for me?"

"After much effort on Sirzechs-sama's part, the Gremory family has decided to give you a chance, Rias-sama," Evelyn said respectfully.

"If Rias-sama can win a Rating Game against Riser Phenex-sama, the engagement will be called off. However, if you lose, there will be no further discussion, and Rias-sama will have to marry Riser Phenex-sama."

Rias's expression darkened when she heard this. "A Rating Game... I see..."

A Rating Game was one of the ways the Devils determined status and settled disputes.

After the ancient war between the Three Factions, there was another war, the Devil Civil War. Many of the original 72 Pillars of pure-blood Devil families had their bloodlines ended.

One of the new Maous, Ajuka Beelzebub, developed the Evil Pieces system to reincarnate other species in order to bolster the dwindling number of Devils.

The Rating Game was a system where Kings, leading their peerage members, would engage in combat, following specific rules and restrictions.

There were many different rules and limitations in Rating Games, and how they were utilized, along with the use of terrain, could greatly influence a King's evaluation. Devils could improve their standing by performing well in Rating Games.

It was also the best path for Low-class Devils to rise through the ranks.

The Rating Game system was modeled after chess.

Each side had a King, a Queen, two Rooks, two Knights, two Bishops, and eight Pawns, for a total of 16 pieces. The 15 pieces other than the King were distributed by the current Maou, and some could be special pieces.

Individuals with greater abilities require more pieces for reincarnation.

For example, Kiryuu's [Vritra's Sacred Gears], had been purified and enhanced by the system, so she required seven Pawn pieces to be reincarnated as Sona's peerage member.

Many issues were also resolved through Rating Games, even if they weren't officially ranked.

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