Demons Don't Fall in Love
Chapter 187

Rias's Resolve

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This time, not only will the Eligos Peerage and Gremory Peerage families spar, but the Sitri Peerage will also join in, instead of being mere spectators as before.

However, since this is just a friendly exchange, there are no rules about who goes first or last this time; instead, teams can be formed freely.

Anyone who wants to fight someone else can simply go and invite them.

Anyway, there's still plenty of time. Today, it's definitely not just a matter of each person playing one game and then it's over. It might even be more than just a few games; it could very well be a dozen or twenty games.

After the previous match is decided, you can continue to challenge others in the next match, or you can take a break and carefully reflect on your performance and details in the battle to see if there is anything that needs improvement.

As for why he's unable to play due to injury?

It does not exist.

"I will take care of everyone's treatment, so please don't worry about the injuries."

Asia Argento spoke these words with an angelic smile, captivating everyone with her beauty.

It must be said that this former saint of the church was truly as gentle and kind as an angel, which made Mahiru Shiina with admiration.

"This is the true Angel."

Compared to Asia Argento, Angel had to admit her inferiority.

Of course, she can also heal injuries. In addition, there are others like Asuna Yuuki, Akeno Himejima, and Tsubaki Shinra who can use some healing abilities. Everyone can play freely here without worrying about anything else.

So, the newcomer Xenovia Quarta, was the first to step forward.

"I heard you're also Excalibur User?"

Xenovia Quarta said this to Asuna Yuuki.

"To be precise, I am Sacred Gear User, but the Sacred Gear I use is related to the holy sword."

Asuna Yuuki had no intention of identifying herself as Excalibur User.

"Since we're both wielders of the Holy Sword, let's have a little exchange." Xenovia Quarta said earnestly, "President Rias Gremory has told us more than once that every member of the Eligos Peerage is extraordinary, so I'd like to have a match with you, a fellow swordsman from the Eligos Peerage."

"Alright." Asuna Yuuki noticed Xenovia Quarta's seriousness, smiled gently, and said, "It would be my honor to spar with a user of Durandal."

The two then descended the hill together to find a place to fight.

"Then I'll challenge Kiba." Yukino Yukinoshita stepped forward and challenged Yuuto Kiba, saying, " Sacred Gear User against a wielder of Balance Breaker should give me a lot of inspiration."

Among the members of the Eligos clan, Yukino Yukinoshita the first elder to join and also the one who followed Leo the longest.

Now that Leo has reached the realm of Balance Breaker, Yukino Yukinoshita feels that she, as one of the original followers, should also strive to reach that realm, at least not be overtaken by others.

Therefore, she decided to challenge Yuuto Kiba, who was highly regarded by Leo, and see for herself his Holy Demonic Sword.

"To be able to fight against the wielder of the Longinus is something I desperately desire."

Yuuto Kiba readily agreed.

It's worth noting that Yukino Yukinoshita's performance was exceptionally outstanding during the previous battle between the entire Eligos and Gremory Peerage.

Although she wasn't the " Queen " of Eligos Peerage, she was able to fight to a draw with their " Queen." At that time, Yuuto Kiba felt that Yukino Yukinoshita was very strong, even stronger than himself.

At that time, Yukino Yukinoshita had only been a member of Leo's family for a few months and had not undergone rigorous training. Now, after special training, she has obviously become stronger and may have even surpassed Akeno Himejima, the " Queen " and the second-in- Gremory Peerage.

Therefore, Yuuto Kiba also wanted to fight Yukino Yukinoshita to test his strength and at the same time restore some dignity to the Gremory Peerage.

Meanwhile, Koneko Toujou seems to want to redeem herself from her previous defeat and has actually challenged Utaha Kasumigaoka to a duel.

"Has the duel between the 'castles' begun again?" Tsubasa Yura high spirits, "In that case, let's add me to the list!"

The three had fought side by side during the attack by the Old Satan Faction, and they survived to the end thanks to Utaha Kasumigaoka's barrier.

Having gone through this experience, the relationship between the three became quite good. Tsubasa Yura, also a member of the "castle," naturally didn't want to be left behind by her sisters.

Coincidentally, Reya Kusaka and Momo Hanakai, the two "bishops" of the Sitri Peerage, also challenged Mahiru Shiina, who had previously fought alongside them, and the two of them teamed up to challenge Mahiru Shiina alone.

There was no other way. Mahiru Shiina was the wielder of the Longinus and the host of the Holy Cross, one of the three Sacred Relic. A single blow from her could cause fatal damage to a High-Class Devil. Even the Ultimate-Class Devil might not dare to directly block that Purple Flame Cross. If Reya Kusaka and Momo Hanakai didn't join forces, they really didn't have much confidence in lasting three rounds against Mahiru Shiina.

Mahiru Shiina didn't refuse, smiling and nodding in agreement.

The remaining people quickly formed teams as well.

Ravel Phenex wanted to learn from Tsubaki Shinra, who was both the " Queen " and a close friend of her master, so the two decided to have a battle.

Rem was instructed by Leo not to use her Oni Transformation ability in this situation, so she teamed up with the equally strong Tomoe Meguri and Ruruko Nimura to engage in a tag-team battle.

As for Ram, she just stood there, not intending to fight anyone, but unexpectedly, she was targeted by Akeno Himejima.

"I've heard a little about the Oni Clan's divine son, so I'd like to experience his skills firsthand."

Akeno Himejima chuckled, but her eyes held a rather serious expression.

It's clear that she also wants to challenge her limits, so she's targeting someone who doesn't have a high profile but is actually the strongest person present besides Leo.

How strong is Ram?

This is something that probably no one except the members of Eligos Peerage knows.

However, Akeno Himejima had indeed heard of the legend of the " One-Horned Oni God," because her background was also quite extraordinary. Ten years ago, when Ram first came to prominence, it was precisely during the most difficult time for her.

That's why Akeno Himejima set her sights on Ram.

"Can."

Ram was about to say something sarcastic, but Akeno Himejima's smiling face and her unusually serious eyes, she immediately nodded.

As a result, among the remaining people, only Issei Hyoudou and Shirogane Shirou have not yet teamed up.

The two seemed to know what was going to happen next; they exchanged a glance, then immediately looked at each other with mutual disgust.

"Why are you my opponent? Key!"

Issei Hyoudou his whole body was about to crack open.

He also wants to team up with a delicate and beautiful girl!

"That's what I should be saying! Idiot!"

Shirogane Shirou's forehead veins bulged.

He's the Student Council secretary, a law-abiding citizen, and yet he teamed up with one of the notorious perverted trio at the Kuoh Academy! He's the one who should be protesting!

Moreover, he had been dissatisfied with Issei Hyoudou for a long time.

His own Sacred Gear was merely a fragment of the Dragon King's power, while Issei Hyoudou Sacred Gear was one of the renowned Heavenly Dragon. How could Shirou, a law-abiding citizen, possibly be suppressed by a lecherous man who previously disregarded discipline? Not only that, but the man also frequently monopolized the student council president's time, forcing Shirou to "correct" Shirogane Shirou possibly find Issei Hyoudou pleasing to the eye?

He really didn't want to believe that the Red Dragon Emperor, one of the Heavenly Dragon, would actually be such a bastard whose mind was only filled with Oppai!

The key point is that the Celestial Dragon's rank is above that of the Dragon King, which is even more unacceptable to Shirogane Shirou.

The two stared at each other, and as they looked at each other, they grew increasingly annoyed.

"Let's settle this once and for all, Key!"

"Prepare to die, Hyoudou!"

"Ohhhhhhhh!!!"

Without any warning, the two summoned their Sacred Gear simultaneously and charged towards each other, startling Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori, who were talking to Leo.

"What are those two doing?"

"Ignore them."

Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori had black lines appear on their foreheads at the same time, and then they both rubbed their foreheads, looking like they had lost face, and turned to look at Leo, who was watching with great amusement.

Just now, the two of them were also challenging Leo to a fight.

That's right, Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori plan to challenge Leo.

Are you sure?

Leo didn't mean to refuse, but rather wanted to confirm it again.

It wasn't that he looked down on Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori, but rather that he had indeed fallen quite a distance in strength between them.

Even without using the Sacred Gear, Leo is still a genuine Ten-Winged Devil, while Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori are only High-Class Devil, two whole levels below him.

The difference between the two levels is enormous; even if Leo were to accompany them, it certainly wouldn't be a wonderful experience.

Originally, Leo thought that Rias Gremory and Sona Shitori would team up to challenge him, which would have made things more interesting.

But Rias Gremory refused.

I want to try it out alone first.

Rias Gremory looked at Leo with unwavering determination in her eyes.

She already had an unfinished duel with Leo, and having always regarded Leo as a formidable rival, she felt it was only right and proper to challenge him here.

She knew, of course, that she was far from being as good as Leo.

After all, she had witnessed Kokabiel's fate firsthand.

That Fallen Angel's subordinate was like a child in front of Leo, easily dealt with. Even with the help of Mo's followers and the church's holy swordsmen, she couldn't defeat Kokabiel and was completely at Kokabiel's mercy. Under such circumstances, it was obvious to anyone that she would meet her end if she challenged Leo, who had easily defeated Kokabiel, all by herself.

But she still wanted to try and see how long she could hold out against Leo.

"Alright." Seeing that Rias Gremory wasn't joking, Leo pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "Let's give it a try."

It's just a friendly exchange, what's the big deal?

Moreover, Leo had long been curious about the well-known characteristic of " Power of Destruction " and wanted to experience it for himself.

"Then I'll wait until you're finished before I go up."

With his Sona Shitori uttered these words.

Clearly, she also wanted to try challenging Leo alone to see how far she could go.

A more rational and calm Sona Shitori led Sona to see it as an opportunity to understand herself and to figure out Leo. Even if she failed, it wouldn't matter, as long as she could gather enough intelligence and formulate appropriate tactics and strategies, it wouldn't be a loss.

Temporary success or failure is never the most important thing for Sona Shitori.

What truly matters is the final result and the ultimate gain; that's what Sona Shitori desires.

The two could then team up to try and challenge Leo; after all, it's just a friendly exchange, and it certainly won't end with just one fight.

If possible, Sona Shitori also wants to try out various methods or tactics on Leo that she hasn't had the chance to use before, using the process and results of the battle to adjust her thinking.

After confirming their identities, the three of them spread their wings and flew to the other side.

Issei Hyoudou and Shirogane Shirou, who were engrossed in their fight, both witnessed this scene. For some reason, they felt uneasy, as if they were watching their beloved being bullied in front of them, which was extremely distressing.

"It's all your fault, Chef! Take this!"

"Why are you blaming me?! You bastard!"

The two quickly became angry again, venting their anger on each other and starting to fight once more.

Unfortunately, no one is watching this farce anymore.

"Well then, here I come."

Above a desolate wilderness, Leo and Rias Gremory faced off at a distance.

Sona Shitori had already moved away from the two of them. He raised his bespectacled face, his gaze fixed intently on them, as if he was already preparing to gather intelligence.

After making her declaration, Rias Gremory's eyes were filled with a crimson Demonic Power light, as if they were on fire, turning completely red.

"I'm available anytime."

Leo appeared quite relaxed and leisurely, seemingly without any defenses, but the five pairs of Devil Wings behind him constantly reminded his opponents of the difference between him and others.

Rias Gremory, who only had a pair of Devil Wings on her back, looked solemn.

The person before her was her good friend, a formidable rival whom she admired and respected, and also someone whose status was equal to, or even more than, that of Kokabiel, who had once driven her to the brink of despair. Rias Gremory could not afford to be careless.

Even though Leo was so relaxed, Rias Gremory did not change her mind.

That is----

"We have to go all out from the start!"

Rias Gremory's entire body was engulfed in red Demonic Power flames, shaking the very air.

"May you be reduced to ashes!"

As Rias Gremory spread her arms, a magic square unfolded and rotated before her, gathering a vast amount of Demonic Power.

"Boom!"

The next moment, the red Demonic Power formed a huge mass of power that surged out from the magic array and attacked Leo, causing the air to roar and rumble.

"Incredible Demonic Power."

Leo praised Rias Gremory's Demonic Power, but his hands moved swiftly. With a single hand raised, a magic array spun and popped out, releasing a huge Magic Mass to meet the attack.

"Bang!!!"

The two Magic Mass collided violently in mid-air, creating a terrifying roar that sent shockwaves sweeping across the entire world.

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