People Don't All Feel the Same Way

But she was still muttering in her sleep that she could still drink, and that she should get another hundred bottles.

That's it?

Ren chuckled softly.

"Sigh, this girl is actually a very good Valkyrie, but she's just too rigid and inflexible, which is why I brought her out to broaden her horizons."

Odin sighed.

"I actually think it's pretty good. If everyone had the same personality, wouldn't the world be too boring?"

"That's what Ren said."

Chapter 172 People's Joys and Sorrows Are Not the Same

Chapter 172

The Rating Game ended halfway through the barbecue party in the VIP room.

The result was undoubtedly a victory for Rias's team.

The power of light is still too damaging to demons.

And there is no reason to prohibit it through rules.

Riser suffered a crushing defeat in this match.

"The match is over, and I should go back and rest. My old bones really can't keep up with you young people."

Odin yawned and turned to leave.

However, after leaving the room, Rossweisse, still drunk, suddenly returned.

He then handed a piece of obsidian to Ren.

"This is a communication stone from Norse Mythology. If there's any problem, I'll use it to contact you immediately."

After the Rating Game ended, Rias and the others quickly met Ren and his group in the VIP room.

"Mr. Ren, we won!"

Rias smiled immediately upon seeing the land.

"As expected, Riser's tactical arrangements were almost exactly as you predicted, and the tactics he provided were very effective. We caught them completely off guard and seized the initiative on the entire battlefield!"

The girl with bright red hair had very rosy cheeks.

It was clearly her first victory that made her extremely excited.

"At least you didn't let me down."

Ren nodded slightly and smiled, pretending to be a spiritual mentor.

"If the rules hadn't been changed at the last minute, you would have won much more easily."

Upon hearing this, Rias gave a wry smile.

This is also thanks to the organizers changing the restrictions. After all, ****'s plan was really shocking, and given Rias's personality, she was not willing to achieve victory by sacrificing her familiars.

Fortunately, the outcome remained unchanged.

"Shirone did a great job, meow! But you seem to be lacking in offensive spells. I'll make you a special training plan from now on, meow!"

Kuroka held Asia's body with great affection.

As is customary, Asia would inevitably struggle at this point.

However, at this moment, she remained motionless in Kuroka's arms.

"Okay, sister."

"Aww! Shirone is so cute, meow! I definitely want to sleep with my sister tonight, meow!"

Kuroka hugged Shirone and spun her around in circles, extremely excited.

Kiba Yuuto and Gasper smiled. Although their role in this Rating Game wasn't significant, they felt it was enough to help their teammates and their master, Rias.

However, only Akeno Himejima stared wide-eyed, her eyes revealing intense hostility and hatred.

The object reflected in her eyes was, naturally, Baiqiu, who was standing beside Azazel.

"Akeno, it's been a long time."

Baiqiu's voice was low as he squinted at his daughter, his thoughts filled with complex emotions.

Upon hearing his words, Akeno Himejima's eyes sharpened, and her expression turned fierce.

"Don't call me by my name so affectionately! And what are you doing here?!"

"That's not the point, the point is..."

When Baiqiu saw his daughter like this, he sighed.

"I watched the entire match, Akeno. Since you're willing to use the power of light, does that mean you've let go of the past?"

Upon hearing this, Akeno Himejima's voice immediately turned cold and sharp.

"What does this have to do with you? I don't care if you can let go of this, but I will never forget it!"

"Why didn't you come then! Why did you stand by and watch your mother die!"

"Even now, you still dare to put on airs of being a father in front of me? I will never forgive you!"

"..."

This statement hits Baiqiu right where it hurts.

Even though I had prepared a thousand words, they all got stuck in my throat and wouldn't come out.

After all, he does need to take full responsibility for what happened back then.

But he had his reasons.

However, Akeno Himejima is completely deaf to reason with her right now.

"Don't talk to me anymore, you're not my father!"

Akeno Himejima shouted loudly, her emotions running high.

Upon hearing this, Baiqiu froze, then lowered his head, his figure appearing extremely forlorn.

After witnessing the entire process, Ren could only conclude that the relationship between the father and daughter was extremely awkward.

Baiqiu Akeno Himejima have awkward personalities.

However, this was ultimately someone else's family matter, and Ren didn't want to meddle.

Akeno Himejima agreed to use the power of light for Rias's sake, not because she wanted to let go of the past.

The cold war between father and daughter left everyone else helpless; neither Azazel, Odin, nor Gabriel showed any intention of intervening.

Looking at the two sisters, Kuroka, still holding Shirone, one can only say that the joys and sorrows of people are not the same.

Afterwards, Ren parted ways with Gabriel and the others.

Rias had intended to invite Ren to the victory celebration, but she hadn't expected that her brother-in-law Sirzechs, had already made preparations, reserving the main hall of Luciferd's largest hotel in advance and extending invitations to many guests.

The wealthy and extravagant Gremory Family doesn't care how much they spend, perfectly embodying a spending style that treats money like dirt.

Everywhere you looked was dazzling gold, even the wine glasses were pure gold.

Gold is indeed a precious metal in the human world, but for demons who can use magic, alchemy is no longer a fantasy.

To the surprise of many, even the current head of the Phenex family attended the celebration banquet, sitting at the same table with Sirzechs and Rias's parents, enjoying drinks and conversation.

It's no wonder the Phenex family is the wealthiest family in the Underworld.

That's just how big their vision is.

Just as Ren was chatting with Rias, he saw a gorgeous young woman in a formal dress walking towards him.

She has long, dazzling golden hair, styled in her signature double helix curls, which sway gently with her movements, as if they were alive.

His deep blue eyes were like lake water, clear yet revealing a touch of pride and liveliness.

Like a spirit born from flames, despite its small size, it exudes a captivating charm.

The only drawback is that it's not very well-developed. In Ren's eyes, which have been through all sorts of trials, this figure is really not good enough. It can only sit at the same table as Koneko and Asia.

The name displayed on the system panel is "Ravel Phenex".

No wonder Ren felt he looked somewhat familiar.

"Rias Gremory, congratulations on winning this Rating Game."

Although the girl came to Ren' side, she bowed to Rias first.

"Thanks."

Rias was somewhat confused. Ravel Phenex was Riser's younger sister; was she here to cause trouble?

However, Rias's perspective was clearly too narrow; she stood on the first level, while Ravel was on the second.

Chapter 173 Ophis: Something's Wrong

Chapter 173

"Rias, I know you don't understand why I've come, but I'm not here to cause trouble."

Ravel wasn't surprised by their attitude.

"To be honest, I should thank you for being able to defeat my Riser, Lessa."

"The defeat was a significant blow to him, but it was also due to his over-reliance on his talent and his arrogance. This loss has taught him a valuable lesson."

"My father and several of my brothers thought the same thing."

Upon hearing this, Rias and the others' expressions softened.

After all, some of the Phenex family's top executives were indeed present, and Riser's father was also there, and he seemed to be in a fairly good mood.

"You must also be a member of your brother's family, why didn't you appear before?"

"Well, that's because although I'm his familiar, I'm actually only here to learn how to be a high-ranking demon. But my brother's performance was so terrible that I had my mother exchange him for an unused piece. My mother also said that if I want to be someone's familiar, she'd be happy to trade again."

After saying that, Ravel suddenly looked at Ren.

"This must be Rias's master, right? He doesn't look like much, I didn't expect him to be human."

"It seems that Rias and the others' achievements are inseparable from you, but it's a pity... you're not a demon."

At this point, Ravel suddenly sighed softly.

She looked up and found Ren staring intently at her; a faint blush suddenly appeared on her delicate face.

"May I know your name?"

"Ren."

"Rod... Ren, then... then I won't stand on ceremony and will call you Lord Ren!"

Ravel's tone carried a hint of excitement.

"???"

This stumped Ren.

Isn't this girl's character supposed to be arrogant and tsundere?

You're calling me so intimately right from the start, are we that close?

Seeing that Ren did not object, Ravel's face lit up with joy.

Just as she was about to say something more, someone approached and said, "Miss Ravel, the master is looking for you."

"I see."

Ravel turned her head and nodded calmly, then smiled broadly at Ren.

"Lord Ren, would you like to have a cup of tea together next time we meet? Or... or, if you don't mind, I can prepare a cake that I made myself."

After speaking haltingly, Ravel lifted her skirt to curtsy and then slowly walked away.