Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Demonic Magic and Power of Destruction
- 6.2Magic Circles and Spatial Magic
- 6.3Devil Chess Pieces
- 6.4Gremory Bloodline
- 7Equipment / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Infinite Days Arrival
- 9.2Training in the Seven Days to Die World
- 9.3Reunion and Demon Realm Integration
- 9.4Expansion of the Gremory Household
- 9.5Engagement and Demon Realm Conflict
- 9.6Kyoto and the Himejima Crisis
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Rias |
| Alias(es) | Rias Gremory; Crimson-Haired Demon Slayer Princess |
| Species/Race | Demon |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Gremory family; Li Ke's group |
| Occupation/Role | Heiress of the Gremory family; master of her familiars |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | Chapter 30 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Magic-suppressed state | 31 | Upon arriving in the Infinite Days world, she remembers her spells but cannot activate them, identifying the restriction as possible conceptual suppression. |
| Partially restored magic | 38 | Restores part of her Magic Power by taking Li Ke's essence; her complexion and stamina improve enough for her to resume combat. |
| Stat-enhanced state | 42 | Allocating Stamina doubles her physical recovery, magical recovery, self-healing, and fireball output. |
| Accelerated magical development | 67 | Uses the world's amplified training conditions to practice spells previously beyond her control, including the Flame of Destruction; her Magic Power rises alongside her control. |
| High-class Demon surpassing state | 98 | The world's influence raises her Magic Power beyond most high-level Demons; she begins approaching Demon Lord territory, though she remains below a true Demon Lord. |
| Demon Lord-adjacent power | 879 | Easily defeats Irina Shido and seals Xenovia Quarta's weapon in another dimension, feats that surprise opponents who expected an ordinary High-class Demon. |
| Seven Days to Die World Power enhancement | 894 | Her strength increases by nearly twenty times and her total Magic Power approaches her brother's, though her control and spell intensity still fall short of a true Demon Lord. |
Background / History
Rias and Luxanna Crownguard arrive from separate worlds through orbs of light after the blood moon. She immediately investigates their summoning, notices the uniform nature of the nearby corpses, and tries unsuccessfully to invoke her magic. Though wary of Li Ke and the others, she joins them to learn the world's rules and find a way home. 30 31
Initially, Rias acts with the pride expected of a Gremory heiress. She dismisses the idea of mining and is cautious around Tsunade after sensing that Tsunade could kill her with ease. Despite this, she protects Lux during the zombie-bird crisis and seeks to resolve dangers caused by her own presence rather than abandoning the group. 32 36 38
After recovering Magic Power, Rias discovers that the world's stat system and unusually efficient training conditions can rapidly strengthen both her body and magic. Rather than leaving at once, she remains to research magic, train, and exchange magical knowledge, tomes, and wealth for Li Ke's companionship and assistance. 42 67 68
Much later, Rias reunites with Li Ke in her home world after recognizing his aura and using a lock of his hair to locate him. She attempts to make him her familiar with a Devil Chess Piece, but the piece cannot affect someone of his power. Their relationship instead develops around mutual contracts, affection, and her wish for him to become her husband. 869 870 871
Rias expands her household by accepting former Church members Xenovia Quarta, Irina Shido, and Aisha as familiars. She frames the Gremory household as a family bound by loyalty and shared ideals rather than blind obedience. 894
Appearance
Rias is a red-haired Demon whose crimson Magic Power and flames make her a striking presence in battle. When revealing her nature, she manifests Demon wings from her back. 30 40 98
- Crimson-red hair. 30 40
- Demon wings. 98
- Uses crimson magic circles and destructive flames. 40 67
- Her appearance and aura are described as unusually alluring even before others know she is a Demon. 31
Personality
Rias is observant, proud, and initially guarded around unfamiliar people. She reads Li Ke's reactions carefully, recognizes danger in stronger individuals, and does not readily assume that others deserve her trust. 31 32
Her pride is paired with responsibility. She insists on addressing problems she helped create, protects Lux during their early survival struggles, and regards the rapid power growth offered by the Infinite Days world as necessary preparation for its dangers. 36 38 42
As leader of the Gremory household, Rias is fiercely protective of those she considers family. She rejects indiscriminate killing and plundering, promises that her familiars may oppose her if she abandons those ideals, and states that she is willing to give everything for her family. 891 894
Rias can also be jealous and possessive where Li Ke is concerned. She resents his attention toward other women, worries about his safety and choices, and wants their relationship recognized within her family and the Demon Realm. 871 877 903
Abilities & Skills
Demonic Magic and Power of Destruction
Rias wields powerful Demon magic, including destructive fire spells and the Flame of Destruction.
- Uses fireballs whose power can be doubled through stat allocation. 42
- Controls and trains with the Flame of Destruction, a spell she previously lacked the reserves and control to attempt. 67
- Destroys large numbers of zombie mutant birds with destructive flames. 40
- Pressures Gardevoir into submission with Magic Power that exceeds most high-level Demons. 98
- Injures Kokabiel despite his greater combat experience and Fallen Angel status. 881
Magic Circles and Spatial Magic
Rias uses magic circles for transportation, levitation, barriers, and dimensional interference.
- Slows the fall of newly summoned arrivals and lowers them safely with magic. 82
- Tracks Li Ke through his aura and a lock of his hair, then attempts to teleport him to her. 869
- Seals Xenovia's weapon in its separate dimension, preventing Xenovia from retrieving it. 879
- Stabilizes her damaged house with a barrier during an incident involving Li Ke and Grayfia. 898
- Her magic is initially disabled by conceptual suppression in the Infinite Days world. 31
- Her spells cannot simply be used by another mage, and she likewise cannot use Rin Tohsaka's magic. 83
Devil Chess Pieces
Rias possesses Devil Chess Pieces, which she uses to reincarnate others as Demons and make them members of her household.
- Offers Li Ke a Chess Piece in exchange for help restoring her magic; he refuses reincarnation. 38
- Attempts to reincarnate Li Ke after their reunion, but the piece fails because his power vastly exceeds its capacity. 870
- Reincarnates Xenovia Quarta as a Demon after accepting her oath of loyalty. 894
- Explains that Devil Chess Piece reincarnation can impose physical and social restrictions, making the choice of master significant. 894
Gremory Bloodline
Rias inherits traits associated with the Gremory family.
- Her bloodline helps her identify Li Ke's sudden gain in Magic Power, physical strength, and aptitude. 66
- The Gremory family is known for skill at finding treasures. 66
- She emphasizes the family's wealth and reputation when hiring Rossweisse. 917
Equipment / Items
- Devil Chess Pieces — Used to reincarnate familiars as Demons. 38 870 894
- Magic tomes — Offered to Li Ke as part of her exchange for his companionship and magical cooperation. 68
- Lock of Li Ke's hair — Kept as a memento and used with his aura to locate him across distance. 869
Relationships
- Li Ke — Initially a wary ally and transactional partner; later her romantic partner and intended husband. Rias repeatedly wishes to make him her familiar, though his power prevents it. 38 68 870 871 927
- Luxanna Crownguard — Co-summoned survivor. Rias protects Lux during the zombie-bird attack and is concerned about preserving Lux's first kiss. 36 39
- Akeno Himejima — Her familiar and someone Rias treats as family. Rias is protective of Akeno and reacts strongly to the possibility that Li Ke harmed or pressured her. 869 891
- Sona Sitri — Fellow Demon leader who challenges Rias over Li Ke's influence on other familiars. 877 920
- Xenovia Quarta — Former Church Holy Sword user accepted as Rias's familiar after pledging to become her sword. 879 894
- Irina Shido and Aisha — Former Church members whom Rias accepts into her household alongside Xenovia. 894
- Sazex (Sajex) — Her older brother, whose opinion and support matter greatly to Rias's standing in the Demon Realm. 869 903 927
- Geotix and Venelana Gremory — Her parents, who meet Li Ke and openly express their hope for Rias to have children. 927
- Grayfia — A childhood idol whose integrity and service to the Demon Realm Rias deeply respects; Rias asks Li Ke to save her after her defeat. 897
Story Role / Major Arcs
Infinite Days Arrival
Rias arrives in the zombie-infested world with Lux, loses access to most of her magic, and investigates the summoning while adapting to Li Ke's group. Her recovery of Magic Power allows her to take an active role in defending their shelter from zombie mutant birds. 30 31 38 40
Training in the Seven Days to Die World
Recognizing that the world dramatically accelerates physical and magical development, Rias chooses to remain and train instead of immediately returning home. She learns to use stat allocation, develops stronger control over the Flame of Destruction, and exchanges magical resources for Li Ke's cooperation. 42 67 68
Reunion and Demon Realm Integration
Rias summons Li Ke after recognizing his return to her world. Although she cannot reincarnate him as her familiar, his presence raises her standing and entangles her household with Fallen Angels, Church forces, World Fragments, and the Demon Realm's political factions. 869 870 879 883
Expansion of the Gremory Household
Rias accepts Xenovia, Irina, and Aisha as familiars, explicitly defining her household as a family united by loyalty and shared ideals. Her growing power lets her protect them despite the consequences of their break from the Church. 894
Engagement and Demon Realm Conflict
When her fiancé challenges her through a Devil Game, Rias faces pressure from the Phoenix family and the arrival of Grayfia. She ultimately takes Levia Phoenix as her prize, while Li Ke saves Grayfia after her near-fatal loss of a World Fragment. 895 896 897
Kyoto and the Himejima Crisis
Rias agrees to support Akeno Suzaku and the Himejima family against rebel Onmyoji empowered by World Fragments. She understands that intervening under the Gremory name may permanently sever the family's ties with Japan's pantheon. 925
Notable Quotes
“The people of our Gremory family are all people who care about their family very much! And familiars are our new family.” 894
“As long as you are willing to integrate into us and recognize our ideals, then we are family!” 894
“This skill point is a bit excessively powerful, but facing the troubles of this world, such power seems to be justified.” 42
Trivia
- Rias initially considers taking Lux as a familiar after sensing Lux's exceptional magical potential. 30
- She cannot use another mage's magic merely by knowing its form; Rin Tohsaka's magic is ineffective in Rias's hands. 83
- Rias's magic and physical recovery doubled after she invested only a small number of points into Stamina. 42