As August gazed at Sirzechs before him, he narrowed his eyes slightly.
In the original story, during the Three Factions meeting, both Issei Hyoudou as the Red Dragon Emperor and Vali Lucifer as the White Dragon Emperor were asked similar questions.
Both gave their answers, only to agree one moment and rebel the next.
"So, you want me to be a witness?"
"Yes, as the Red Dragon Emperor and as the Lord of the House of Demon, you are qualified."
"What about the White Dragon's side?"
"He belongs to Azazel."
"It seems you two have already discussed this."
August understood. No wonder Azazel hadn't appeared during this period; there was still something going on.
Before the Three Factions meeting, the devils and fallen angels had already reached a consensus. No wonder Michael in the original story agreed so readily; he probably knew about it long ago.
Both factions had already agreed. If he didn't agree, would there really be a war?
The devils and fallen angels were not having good days now, and the angels were not faring any better.
Without the God of the Bible, the System had no one to inherit it. Even Michael could barely maintain its operation, and this was all he could do.
The reason there were so many lost priests and exorcist nuns now was because the current system was too fragile.
Any element that could undermine faith even slightly had to be addressed, even if it meant causing suffering for many innocent people. But for the greater good, it had to be done.
"All right, I can agree to that."
"That would be great. With your support, it will be much easier."
"You've calculated everything long ago."
"Just a little foresight."
August didn't want to bother with him. Seriously, just foresight? Then who's the one with real foresight?
"Oh, by the way, how's it going with Rias?"
"What do you mean?"
"You two are engaged now. You've blocked Rias's engagement with Riser. How come you're not owning up to it now?"
"Well, you know, I'm not short of beautiful women around me, and your sister seems to be avoiding me now, intentionally or unintentionally."
No need to continue. Sirzechs understood instantly; there hadn't been much progress.
This puzzled Sirzechs for a moment. According to Grayfia, Rias should like August, so why was there no progress at all?
"Lord Sirzechs, recently, Lord August gave Miss Rias a mysterious fruit."
"A fruit?"
"Yes, Miss Rias now has the ability to enhance her own power. Recently, she's been practicing this power."
"I see."
Sirzechs nodded. So there was something delaying it. As long as there were no conflicts, it was fine.
August was a rare candidate for a son-in-law, and Rias had to seize the opportunity. Otherwise, it would be over.
Although August had many women, Rias was the only one with a confirmed engagement. As long as she married August first, she would be the primary wife, and the others would be concubines or maids.
"Oh, by the way, August, how many peerages have you reincarnated now?"
"Two, Hilda and Yolda."
"Uh, just two? Didn't I hear that you also accepted the former holy priestes who was exiled?"
"I haven't reincarnated her yet, but it's about time. Wait, how did you know?"
"Uh, Rias told me last time."
As Sirzechs uttered those words, his gaze seemed somewhat elusive, clearly indicating something amiss.
This guy, even if he wasn't outright spying, definitely had someone observing his every move from the shadows.
Although August knew he meant no harm, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. No one likes the feeling of having their every move watched by others; it's incredibly uncomfortable.
"Sirzechs, let me make something clear to you in advance: moderation is key. Cross the line, and it'll be troublesome."
"I understand. This will only happen once, I assure you."
"I'll take your word for it this time. But remember, this is the first time, and also the second."
August spoke slowly. Then, in the instant their gazes collided, both Sirzechs and Grayfia shuddered all over.
Darkness, vast and infinite, like an unfathomable abyss; just one glance could engulf you.
Being a transcendent being, Sirzechs recovered quickly. But Grayfia wasn't as lucky. Although she was a Satan-class devil, she was still insufficient before the dark abyss born from the sins and darkness of the Seven Deadly Sins.
"Grayfia~"
With Sirzechs's voice, Grayfia snapped out of her daze.
Then came a wave of fear; she had almost been consumed just now. What was that? She had never felt such power, not even from Lucifer, the former Satan, whom she once served.
Seeing Grayfia's realization, Sirzechs understood. This was August's warning to him.
And August, looking at Sirzechs and Grayfia before him, remained calm.
Indeed, Sirzechs was powerful, but that didn't mean August feared him. As one of the Seven Deadly Sins, the embodiment of lust, as the Demon Lord of Lust, August's pride and dignity as a demon were not to be trifled with.
The atmosphere in the living room became somewhat heavy. To lay hands on the Satan's wife would be a grave disrespect.
Sirzechs felt a bit of dissatisfaction about this, but considering his own surveillance of August, he also knew this was August's retaliation against him.
"It's getting late; we'll go see Rias first."
"No need for farewells."
August didn't even consider getting up to see Sirzechs off. Sirzechs just smiled faintly, not taking offense.
However, after this incident, an invisible barrier arose between them.
Sirzechs regretted his actions, seeing them as his mistake that led to all this.
But to August, he had never truly considered Sirzechs a friend from the beginning. After all, it was just an arranged identity card. Taking it seriously would only lead to defeat.
Most importantly, in this world, August was merely a passerby. So, it really didn't matter.
However, regarding the oddity between Sirzechs and Grayfia tonight, August also planted a seed of curiosity, a seed that sought the truth and the unknown.
Sirzechs and Grayfia left, leaving Hilda and Yolda looking at August, hesitant to speak.
In their eyes, August's behavior tonight was incredibly reckless.
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Time passed quickly, and soon it was Parents' Day at the Kuoh Academy.
On this day, the Kuoh Academy buzzed with activity as a large number of parents accompanied their children to the school.
For today's classes, parents could observe from behind in the classrooms, adding to the vibrant scenery.
However, on this particular day, August didn't attend a single class. The discomfort was just too much, coupled with his reputation at the Kuoh Academy. To avoid becoming a target, August decided to skip classes altogether.
But since it was Parents' Day, the school was bustling with visitors.
With more people around, naturally, there would be some trouble, and someone needed to handle it.
At the Kuoh Academy, this responsibility fell on the shoulders of the Student Council.
Sona immediately dispatched everyone, but manpower was still insufficient.
Then, on the plaza in front of the teaching building, a scene unfolded: a beautiful girl dressed as a magical girl striking various poses, attracting the attention of many who pulled out their phones to take pictures.
Coincidentally, August caught sight of this scene.
Seeing this, August was speechless. Was this the Satan Leviathan? This behavior? The Underworld had no future at this rate.
Serafall, the Satan Leviathan, eldest daughter of the House of Sitri, and also Sona's older sister, was proficient in ice magic and loved dressing up as a magical girl. She had a large following of fans in the Underworld.
"Make way, stop taking photos, don't give our Student Council more work!"
At this moment, a student with a Student Council armband approached.
With sandy-colored hair and a somewhat familiar face, August squinted his eyes slightly. Could this be Genshirou Saji? The pawn from the original work who liked Sona?
But now, due to August's influence, Sona hadn't reincarnated any relatives because there were no suitable targets.
The Student Council's authority still carried weight at the Kuoh Academy, and soon the crowd dispersed, leaving only Serafall in the middle, holding a magic wand.
"Who are you? Are you a visiting parent? Please don't cause us trouble, okay!"
"I'm here to see my lovely little sister. She's a magical girl!"
"Miss, even if you're here for the visit today, please don't wear this kind of cosplay outfit. Please wear something normal. You're causing a disturbance!"
"But, this is my regular attire!"
Serafall's words left Saji speechless. Who considers cosplay their regular attire?
Meanwhile, not far away, August couldn't help but want to laugh. This kid, daring to speak to the Satan Leviathan like that, was quite brave.
*Tap* *Tap* *Tap*
At that moment, footsteps approached, and Sona emerged from the teaching building.
Upon seeing Sona, Saji's eyes lit up instantly, filled with admiration.
Sona frowned slightly at the sight of Saji's gaze. She found such looks distasteful.
It didn't matter in the past, but now she had a boyfriend.
Saji was one of the new recruits to the Student Council, and not just him... there were many new faces. The reason was simple: August had taken away her people, leaving the Student Council short-staffed and necessitating new recruitment.
However, looking at Saji, Sona had already made up her mind. After today's busy events, she would kick this guy out of the Student Council.
"Sona-chan, found you!"
Just then, Serafall beside Saji suddenly jumped up and rushed towards Sona.
Thud.
Serafall immediately embraced Sona, repeatedly rubbing her face against Sona's.
"Ah, I'm recharging Sona-chan's energy."
As she spoke, she continued to sway while hanging onto Sona.
The sight of these two beautiful girls immediately attracted the gaze of many bystanders.
Thunk.
"Please be mindful of the occasion, onee-sama!"
With unrelenting force, August's fist landed heavily on Serafall's head, forcefully pulling her away.
In this process, Serafall was slightly surprised. Sona's power had unexpectedly increased so much. Not only her strength but also that particular part of her body had grown several sizes, as if she had taken hormones.
"Onee-sama? Is this chuunibyou girl the president's sister?"
Saji suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief. The elegant President Sona had a sister with such a quirky personality? These two were completely opposite.
"Genshirou Saji, what are you saying?"
In an instant, murderous intent fell upon him. How dare he call his sister a chuunibyou girl?
Sibling relationships worked both ways. Sona was a siscon, and as her sister, Sona wouldn't allow anyone to say a bad word about her.
"Sorry, President, I didn't mean it that way."
"I see you have nothing better to do. Go maintain order."
"Yes, President."
With that, he quickly left. In the Student Council, President Sona's orders were law.
"You're really amazing, Sona-chan, especially in that moment when you protected your nee-chan."
"Let go of your hand, onee-sama."
Sona easily brushed off Serafall's restless hands.
"Sona-chan, I'm really curious, how did you grow up so quickly?"
"Onee-sama~"
Embarrassed by her sister's question, Sona felt shy. How could she explain such a thing?
Should she say she ate a fruit and then suddenly grew bigger?
"Well, I know."
At that moment, a voice sounded, catching Sona's attention. Serafall turned her head in confusion.
August approached step by step from nearby.
"Who are you?"
"My name is August, Lady Serafall."
"August? You're the Lord of the House of Demon, they say you're even the Red Dragon Emperor, right? Oh, and you're also engaged to Rias-chan."
"Yes."
"You just said you know how Sona-chan grew bigger?"
"Yes."
"Then tell me quickly."
"Just give her a good rub."
He demonstrated a squeezing motion with his hand.
In an instant, Sona's face flushed red, and Serafall's curious expression froze.
Especially witnessing Sona's embarrassment, Serafall felt like her world was crumbling.
Her precious little flower, being teased?
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