The Battle Mage

Ren shrugged.

Let alone the currently impoverished "orthodox Leviathan" nation, even the entire Underworld, Ren has absolutely no intention of ruling or managing it.

Trying to trap yourself with something like this? Are you kidding me?

"Tsk!"

Seeing Ren's words reach this point, Katerea clicked her tongue.

I never imagined that she would lose so completely after finally falling in love.

However, she had long been used to Ren's way of doing things, and although she refused, their physical relationship could still continue.

She was already very aware that Ren was a pervert.

After being rejected, Katerea didn't bring up the topic again, and Ren left the Underworld after chatting with her for a while.

After being teleported to Kuoh Town, Ren looked at the house in front of him.

Although it was still a detached villa, the interior gave him a strange feeling.

Upon entering, the living room environment was the same as usual.

Kuroka is playing games, but his playmate has changed to Lavinia. Koneko is helping Asia with her homework, while the Fallen Angels trio and their follower Walpurgis are doing housework.

When the girls saw Ren return, they all greeted him.

The Koneko put down its pen and said, "Mr. Ren, the construction team sent by the minister came before you returned and renovated the whole house, especially adding many bedrooms and interior space."

"The minister also said that if you are not satisfied, we can revise it until you are."

Chapter 158 Melee Mage

Chapter 158

"No need, it's fine as it is."

As long as the space can be enlarged, he doesn't care about Ren else.

Besides, Rias wouldn't possibly decorate it in a mess.

That being said, Ren underestimated the level of luxury in the renovation. The old rooms remained untouched, while the new rooms were like suites in the most luxurious hotels, with everything designed for maximum comfort and luxury.

Since Rias was so cooperative, Ren felt it was time to give Rias a boost in her training.

So, over the next few days...

Ren began to rigorously train Rias and Gasper.

Ren didn't have much to teach the former, but his methods were surprisingly effective. In just two weeks, Rias's magical energy concentration was several times higher than when Kokabiel first appeared.

And in order to vindicate his top mentor.

Ren also began to teach Rias what it takes to be a qualified mage.

Although Rias knew that Ren was not a mage, seeing how confident he spoke, she took out her notebook and listened carefully.

Ren then said seriously, "Becoming a qualified mage is simple. Put all your attribute points into Strength. As for skills, Power of Destruction is enough, but it's best to also put some points into Illumination. Max out all the other skills like one-handed swords, two-handed swords, Berserk, and Whirlwind Slash."

Rias: "???"

Are you sure this is a magician?

Ren stated that he was quite certain about this. "I once met a wizard named Gandalf who only knew one spell, illumination, and all his other skills were melee combat, which made his enemies scream in terror."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Rias became even more confused.

Are there really magicians in this world who do such things?

Her worldview, which had been shaped over the past decade, was shaken, and she felt that magicians shouldn't do things this way.

"This is what a melee mage is like. Think about it, your name, Rias Gremory, is definitely famous. As soon as you say your name, they will know that you are Lucifer's brother and have inherited the Power of Destruction. So they will definitely be careful and keep closing the distance to fight you in melee. But when they get close and feel that they have the victory in their hands, you suddenly pull out a knife. Wouldn't that give your opponent a fright?"

"Uh... that's what I mean."

Rias was very distressed. She subconsciously didn't want to believe it, but Ren's words made a lot of sense.

Who says mages can't fight in melee?

"If I could enchant the weapon with Power of Destruction, that would be even better. Every strike would be a critical hit."

Ren wanted to say something more, but Lavinia pushed him away.

"Miss Rias, I can answer any questions you may have about magic. As for Ren... just listen to him, and don't take it to heart."

"Okay, okay."

Seeing Lavinia take over from Ren, Rias breathed a slight sigh of relief.

However, Ren's words planted a seed in her heart.

She thought that maybe she could give it a try when she had more free time in the future.

Afterwards, Lavinia formally began teaching Rias about magic.

While it's true that having a human mage teach a demon magic is going against the natural order, it must be said that in terms of understanding and mastery of magic, even many of the highest-ranking demons cannot compare to her.

Rias doesn't learn magic outside of the Gremory family, but after hearing Lavinia's explanation, spells that she previously found difficult to understand become instantly clear.

Ren occasionally flips through the magic books collected by Lavinia. Even though it takes him, with his system progress bar, half a day to learn a spell, Rias can easily understand its profound meaning.

She didn't even need to completely copy the complicated steps in the magic book; by simply understanding its core principles, magic could automatically manifest in her hands.

Even Lavinia was amazed by this talent.

Among most demons, Rias is already one of the most outstanding.

Is that you Rias Hatake Gremory?

Ren had no interest in watching Rias, who had gone astray, and instead focused on driving a jeep to give Gasper specialized training.

Although Akeno Himejima and Koneko thought this training was absurd, it has to be said that Gasper has indeed become much stronger than before.

Sometimes I feel that this kind of training is a bit too "cruel".

Ren's cheerful laughter and the screams of the shut-in echoed across Gasper's training ground.

Not long after.

The date for Rias and Riser's Rating Game has also been set.

The time was still the weekend, but the location was no longer Kuoh Academy, but the Rating Game venue reserved for Lilith, the capital of the Underworld.

That day also happened to be the third day after Katerea decided to establish a nation.

Katerea was invited to attend a meeting in Lilith.

It is said that even Odin, the chief god of Norse mythology, will come along.

This is no secret.

News of the three major powers signing a peace treaty has already spread, but many powers are currently maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.

Norse Mythology, on the other hand, is one of the larger mythological powers that proactively sought to establish contact with the three major forces.

As for why Rias's Rating Game was scheduled for that day, it was probably because they saw her younger sister's confidence and deliberately chose that day.

After all, if Rias wins, she can silence the critics with her strength.

This is a very smart decision.

After all, while the plot of having the main characters barge into the wedding in the original work is a classic trope, it's also a bit farcical.

While publicly interrupting Rias's engagement did dissolve the engagement, it also drew a lot of criticism.

Instead of going through all this trouble, it would have been better to have stood firmly on Rias's side from the beginning and helped her reject the Phenex family's marriage proposal.

Now, with the plot changed, this Rating Game is a natural progression.

If she wins, not only will she avoid criticism, but it will also help Rias gain fame and gradually shed the label of "she is Lucifer's sister".

Several days later.

Katerea sent a message via a keepsake, announcing the successful holding of the nation-building ceremony.

Although the Old Maou Faction had been expelled for many years, they had been secretly accumulating resources for a counterattack. In addition, Katerea had taken over the territories and resources of Creuserey and Shalba, so the founding ceremony was carried out in a very proper manner.

Representatives from the current demon government, the Fallen Angels, and the Heaven all attended the meeting.

It was the title that Katerea ultimately declared that left the demon visitor with mixed feelings.

Katerea claims to be the "legitimate Leviathan Queen".

Despite numerous flaws, they have no reason to demand a name change.

After all, it really is called Leviathan, and it truly is legitimate.

In conclusion, Katerea's wish came true, and Ren received a notification from the system that the task was completed.

Chapter 159 What Harry Potter?

Chapter 159

[The quest "Assisting in the establishment of Katerea's nation" has been completed.]

[Rewards: 100 Senzu Bean, Skill - Invincibility]

[Senzu Bean: Upon consumption, it immediately restores all physical strength and heals all internal and external injuries.]

[Skill: Invulnerability (After activation, you will maintain an invulnerability state for three minutes. During this time, you will be immune to all control effects, but you will still take damage. Cooldown: 24 hours.)]

[Note: Would you choose to be a coward for life, or a real man for three minutes?]

Leaving aside the overpowered Senzu Bean, the immunity to crowd control effects of the Tendou is equally incredible.

Once you activate Invincibility, your body will not be affected by any external factors unless you intentionally fall down.

For example, if someone shoots you, normally your body will be pushed back by the impact of the bullet. However, after activating super armor, you will not experience any backward impact.

This reminded Ren of the exceptionally talented Black men in America.

They charged straight through the bullets, no wonder American police officers empty their magazines the first thing they do when they encounter black men committing crimes.

Otherwise, we won't be able to hold on.

"Mr. Ren, today is the day we depart for the Underworld. Is there anything else we need to prepare?"

Ren's thoughts were interrupted.

Before me stood Koneko dressed in the uniform of the Kuoh Academy, and Asia beside her was also wearing her school uniform.

Although tomorrow is Rias's first Rating Game, Rias decides to return to the Underworld a day early in order to prepare in advance.

And because Ren was also invited, it was decided that the Occult Research Club's magic circle would no longer be used, but rather official procedures would be followed to enter the Underworld.

The three Fallen Angels and Walpurgis stayed behind to guard the house.

Ren, Lavinia, Kuroka, and Asia then headed to the Underworld.

The vehicle, driven by a familiar, pulled up in front of the Ren house, picked everyone up, and headed to the train station in Kuoh Town.

"Huh? Weren't we going to the Underworld? Why are we at the train station, meow?"

Kuroka leaned against the window, looking at the station's iconic giant clock tower, and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Since this is a formal entry, we must go to the Underworld through proper channels. Sister, you need to be quiet from now on."

The Koneko warned.

"What?! Your sister is a very honest cat?!"

Faced with the Koneko's suspicion, Kuroka puffed out his cheeks in displeasure, then took out his handheld console and started playing by himself. He quickly forgot about the Koneko's words and stared at the screen, laughing happily.

Soon, the vehicle smoothly pulled into the platform.

Because Kuoh Town is not a particularly famous city, even though it is a train station, the daily foot traffic is very low.

"Here! Here!"

Rias and Akeno Himejima, who had been waiting there, stood at an elevator entrance on the platform and waved to Ren and the others.