A Last-Minute Change of Contestant? / The Star of Creation That Split Heaven and Earth

"Oh my... I never knew the minister had that side to him. It's quite something to see."

At that moment, Arthur suddenly heard Akeno Himejima's slightly teasing voice.

Immediately, a pair of warm, jade-like hands wrapped around from behind, and a warm current patted against my ear.

Then, Akeno Himejima's low voice slowly rang out. "Master Arthur, would you mind giving me the same gift as the club president?"

"This is a one-time thing, don't let it happen again! Remember to do your best tomorrow!" Arthur removed his hand from his waist, turned around and gazed into Akeno Himejima's beautiful purplish-red eyes, and said with a light laugh.

After saying that, Arthur pinched Akeno Himejima's chin and, under her shy gaze, leaned down.

Before long, the golden light shield once again illuminated the dimly lit master bedroom.

Chapter 406 Temporary Change of Participant?

The day passed, and the next day was the time for Rias and Riesel Phoenix to play the "Rating Game".

As soon as morning arrived, Arthur was woken up by Koneko Toujou, who had woken up earlier than him for the first time ever. He carried her into the bathroom to wash up, and when he came to the living room, he found that Rias and the other girls were already ready to go.

Even Kiba Yuuto came from outside. Apart from the 'hikikomori' Gasper Vlad, all of Rias's familiars have arrived.

'Swish--'

While Rias and her retinue were discussing their plans, Arthur went to the kitchen and ate the breakfast that Akeno Himejima had prepared.

Shortly after, just as Arthur came out with a cup of green tea, a True Magic circle suddenly appeared in the living room, and the fluctuations of Mana spread throughout the "137" area.

A mature and tall figure appeared.

This person was none other than Rias's sister-in-law, and also the "queen" of the current Demon King Lucifer — Grayfia Lucy.

"Lady Rias, the time has come." Grayfia said without any preamble as soon as she appeared.

"Well then, let's go!" Rias, who had been whispering the plan to her familiars, stood up calmly. She first glanced at Grayfia, then turned to Arthur, who was walking out of the restaurant, and invited him, "Arthur, why don't you come and watch the battle with us?"

"Forget it, I'm not interested in that kind of thing," Arthur said, shaking his head as he sipped his digestive green tea.

Grayfia suddenly said, "Please, Lord Arthur, come closer. You are one of the catalysts for this 'Rating Game.' Both Lady Rias's brother and Lord Riser want to see what you're capable of."

"Hmph, now you can't refuse, can you!" Rias said smugly.

However, this tone of voice made Grayfia, who was bowing slightly, glance at him subtly.

Although Rias used Arthur as a shield a few days ago, Arthur reacted very quickly and did not refute her.

However, there was absolutely no romantic feeling between the two.

Grayfia could tell this, but she didn't tell Rias's parents and brother.

Now, their relationship has taken on a bit of the playful bickering typical of couples.

Could it be that Rias's decision to break off the engagement was truly for the sake of this hero's offspring?

Grayfia couldn't help but think to herself.

Little did they know that their influence also played a part in causing Rias to change her feelings towards Arthur.

If it weren't for their coercion, Rias wouldn't have used Arthur as a shield, and she wouldn't have experienced the thrill of first love in Arthur's retaliatory kiss.

"Alright!" Since things had come to this point, Arthur didn't refuse anymore; it was just a matter of going along.

Today is Saturday, which happens to be the weekend at the Kuoh Academy.

The campus was deserted; the Gremory Family had specifically chosen this day to decide on the time for the "Rating Game."

Under Rias's guidance, Arthur once again visited the Occult Research Club.

Meanwhile, in Rias's office, which was also her usual workroom, a figure had been waiting for some time.

"Elder brother..."

Rias looked quite surprised when she saw that figure.

Rias looked quite surprised when she saw that figure.

"Rias, I've come to see you." The figure was a handsome man with blood-red hair just like Rias's, and a gentle smile on his face. He didn't look like the Demon King inherited the title of Lucifer at all.

He is Lucifer – Sirzechs Gremory, one of the four current Demon King of the Demon faction.

"Hmph, it must have been hard for you, Demon King, to take time out of your busy schedule to see me!" Rias crossed her arms, snorted coldly, and showed no kindness to Sirzechs.

Lord Lucifer!

Apart from Arthur and the bewildered Aisa, Rias's retinue bowed respectfully and said...

"Hehe..." Faced with his younger sister's difficult behavior, Sirzechs knew she was in a bad mood, so he could only give an awkward smile. He then turned his gaze to Arthur and said with a smile, "Is this the partner Rias has found? Hello, my name is Sirzechs Gremory, and I'm Rias's brother!"

As he introduced himself, Sirzechs walked up to Arthur and extended his right hand.

Facing Lucifer, one of the current four great Demon King, Arthur extended his right hand without changing his expression. "Hello, Arthur Pendragon!"

Arthur and Sirzechs clasped hands and sized each other up.

"A descendant of King Arthur? I've heard so much about you!" Sirzechs said with a gentle smile.

However, his words made Arthur's Instinct (A) sense something was amiss.

Meeting his calm gaze, Arthur felt a slight realization dawn on him.

I see!

It seems that Sirzechs is starting to doubt his own identity.

After all, he is one of the current Four Demon Kings.

He couldn't possibly be unaware of the "Khaos Brigade" organization.

The descendants of heroes are all descendants of ancient heroes who left behind glorious achievements, inheriting the names of their ancestors and continuing to roam the world.

The descendants of King Arthur also exist in this world.

Arthur's name is easily mistaken for that of a descendant of heroes!

However, it is understandable that people who know about the descendants of King Arthur in this world would question Arthur's name.

However, since Sirzechs didn't expose him, Arthur didn't bother to explain in 5.2.

Let them have their doubts!

Grayfia, who had been standing silently to the side, seemed to have received some information and slowly spoke up, "Lord Lucifer, Lady Rias... Lord Riesel, they have entered the other dimension."

"Then, let's go!" Rias said with a serious expression.

"Wait, Rias..." Sirzechs suddenly interrupted, a gentle smile on his handsome face, uttering words that stunned everyone present. "I forgot to remind you, in this 'Rating Game,' you are no longer a participant!"

"The contestant has been changed to -- Arthur Pendragon!"

(After thinking about it, I'll let Arthur show off!)

Chapter 407 The Divergence of Heaven and Earth, The Star of Creation

"The contestant has been changed to -- Arthur Pendragon!"

As soon as those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the Occult Research Club fell silent.

Rias and her retinue, including the usually expressionless Grayfia, all showed surprise at Sirzechs's words.

Even Arthur half-closed his eyes, looking at the gentle and refined Sirzechs, with a vague guess in his mind.

--A test?

This temporary change was definitely not something Sirzechs decided on a whim.

Clearly, it was Sirzechs who made the decision over those three days, but he kept it from everyone, including Grayfia.

And this purpose was clearly specifically aimed at Arthur.

No wonder they sent him over!

Thinking about this, Arthur felt unusually displeased.

"Brother, what are you saying?"

Arthur remained silent, but Rias, her brows furrowed, began to question him.

"Rias, this is a request made by Riesel, and it has also been approved by both sets of parents!" Sirzechs said with an undiminished smile, "After all, the reason you called off the engagement was because you found someone you liked, and Riesel just wanted to prove himself!"

"Nonsense! I simply don't like this marriage and want to pursue a free and independent love," Rias retorted.

"But you used finding a lover as an excuse to rebel against this marriage, didn't you?" Sirzechs retorted, then turned his gaze to Arthur and said with a smile, "Besides, we can't let someone else so easily become the next head of the Gremory family. If you want me and my parents to accept you, at least you can't let Rias be the one to shield you from the storm."

"Do you think I'm right, Arthur?!"

"We definitely can't let the woman take the blame!" Arthur nodded, a faint smile on his face, and said, "In that case, I'll go first!"

"Arthur..."

Arthur's words startled Rias slightly, and a strange light appeared in her beautiful eyes as she looked at him.

Although it was fake, Arthur's answer undoubtedly gave her a slight tremor.

Is this... a sense of security?

Akeno Himejima also rested her chin on her hand, gazing at him with a gleam in her beautiful eyes.

"Go for it, senior!" Even Koneko Toujou couldn't help but walk up to him, tug at his sleeve, and whisper.

"Then, please proceed to the teleportation array!"

'Snap... Buzz!'

Sirzechs smiled with satisfaction and snapped his fingers.

In the next instant, an immense surge of Mana instantly filled the entire Occult Research Club.

A True Magic circle appeared out of thin air, spiraling across the ground from small to large.

Seeing the True Magic circle not far away, Arthur stepped forward.

The True Magic circle was like a portal to another world. As soon as Arthur stepped into the circle, the Mana around him surged up like a waterfall flowing upstream.

Arthur only felt a blur before his eyes, and the True Magic circle beneath his feet vanished.

He himself, however, remained in his room in the Occult Research Club.

However, Rias and the other girls, as well as Sirzechs and Kiba Yuuto, who were not far away, were no longer there.

Arthur unleashed his Observation Haki, instantly sensing the location of the Kuoh Academy.

The Occult Research Club remains unchanged, and consequently, the entire academy remains the same.

The only difference was that the sky outside was no longer a cloudless blue, nor did it have the golden sunlight; instead, it shimmered with multicolored light.

At this moment, Arthur felt as if he had entered a parallel world.

Arthur's Observation Haki is enough to subdue the Japanese islands.

But in this alternate dimension, only Kuoh Academy is real.

In other words, this alternate dimension is merely a copy of the Kuoh Academy.

In addition, Arthur's Instinct (A) also detected a number of surveillance gazes.

These are all viewers from reality, observing this "Rating Game" through some kind of prop or technology.

Ignoring the stares, Arthur put his hands in his pockets, walked out of the Occult Research Club, left the old school building, and headed towards the school's playground.

There, Arthur sensed numerous life fluctuations.

"So you've finally arrived? You human!"

The old school building wasn't far from the playground, and Arthur soon spotted a group of one man and fifteen women.

It was clearly Rachel Phoenix and her entourage.