Rias wasn't slow either. The next day, she sent word that she and the Phoenix Family had decided to hold the Rating Game two evenings later. Fortunately, the Devils' traits helped Duanmu Huai out a great deal. Otherwise, if it were held in broad daylight, he would have had trouble even asking for leave.
Eleven o'clock at night.
Everyone had gathered at the Occult Research Club. Not only were Himejima Akeno, Kiba Yuuto, and Toujou Koneko on full alert, but Naruse Mio and Maria had also come along to join the excitement. Naturally, the two of them wouldn't participate in the Rating Game. After all, this was a matter between the Gremory Family and the Phoenix Family. Naruse Mio was the heir of the Wilbert Family, while Maria was a trusted aide of the Wilbert Family. If they joined in, things would become complicated.
Incidentally, Naruse Mio had also learned the whole story behind the game, and her expression was complicated as well. After all, she was also the heir of the Wilbert Family. Who could say whether today's Rias would become tomorrow's Naruse Mio, and whether the Wilbert Family might suddenly lose its mind and find her some cheap fiancé or something...
Rias herself, on the other hand, was calm and composed. She was drinking tea with Himejima Akeno, looking completely unbothered. Toujou Koneko sat in a chair reading a book, while Kiba Yuuto sat beside her equipped with gauntlets, a wooden sword placed nearby, looking ready for battle.
Strictly speaking, counting Duanmu Huai, Rias's side had only five participants in the game, while the opposing side had fifteen...
Just before midnight, another Magic Circle appeared on the floor. Then, a silver-haired maid stepped out of it.
"The time is almost here, Lady Rias."
"I know. I'm ready."
Hearing