Chapter 407
Upon being teleported to the "Occult Research Club," Luo Mio looked up and stared at the scene before her, where she was holding the man by the neck and lifting him up. She was slightly taken aback.
Rias was slightly surprised to see the silver-haired, mature maid.
"Grayfia?"
Meanwhile, beside the silver-haired maid whom Rias called Grayfia, a very pleasant yet spoiled and willful girl's voice rang out.
"Elder brother?!"
Beside Grayfia, a petite blonde girl with twin ponytails and a pink and white gothic dress was seen loudly scolding Luo Mio for carrying the man.
"What... what did you do to my brother?!"
In the girl's heart, her brother was High-class Devil. How could he be treated like a chick by Rias's familiar demon?
At this moment, Grayfia also spoke slowly, her voice cold and clear.
"Lady Karen, I hope you can spare his life for the sake of Lord Sirzechs's request."
Upon hearing Grayfia's words, the man Luo Mio had mentioned, along with the blonde girl beside and behind her and the group of female demon servants, all showed expressions of shock.
Upon hearing Grayfia's words, Luo Mio glanced at Gloria with her clear, bright blue eyes.
After a moment of silence, Luo Mio slowly released her hand.
After being released, the man touched the spot where his neck had been gripped, and looked at Luo Mio's back.
He was then surprised to find that he could actually use his magic.
But this time he did not choose to make a move.
Because of what Grayfia had just said, he knew that the silver-haired girl in front of him was no ordinary person.
Luo Mio ignored the gazes of others and walked straight to Gefiria's side, speaking to her.
"Griffithia, tell your husband to make sure he properly compensates me for my emotional distress."
After saying that, Luo Mio turned and left the "Occult Research Club".
Griffithia, seeing the completely melted ice cream in the plastic bag beside the door, roughly knew what had just happened.
Before turning to leave the "Occult Research Club," Luo Mio glanced at the man and said indifferently.
"Your flame is far too small."
After saying that, Luo Mio left everyone's sight.
Luo Mio, having left the "Occult Research Club," headed towards the Convenience Store.
This time, Luo Mio also opted not to buy ice cream, but instead chose to buy hot food.
When Luo Mio returned to the "Occult Research Club" once again.
"Then let's do it in ten days, Rias!"
Luo Mio, who had walked outside the door, also heard the conversation inside.
"Alright! See you in ten days, Leisa!"
Luo Mio, wanting to avoid the disturbance, waited outside the door until they left before going in.
Upon entering, they saw Rias and the others looking solemnly at the spot where Grayfia and Raiza had left.
Luo Mio looked at them.
"Looks like the date for the 'Rating Game' has already been decided."
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Ten days.
Issei was also arranged by Rias to spar with all of her familiar demons.
After all, Issei's basic abilities are too weak right now.
Furthermore, since Issei is a "Pawn" and needs to move around the battlefield, it is necessary for him to improve his muscle strength and stamina.
On the first Issei and Kiba trained in swordsmanship.
The next day Issei and Akeno practiced their magical powers.
The third day was spent fighting with the kitten.
The fourth day was spent training in muscle strength and stamina with Rias.
And on the fifth day.
In the open space of the Old School Building.
Luo Mio looked at Issei in front of her and said in a cold and serious voice.
"Are you ready, Issei?"
Issei also looked solemn.
"It can start anytime."
After hearing what Issei said, Luo Mio nodded.
"OK."
"So..."
Luo Mio raised her right hand, and in the blink of an eye, a golden and black cross slammed heavily onto the grass.
Seeing the cross, Issei was also full of confusion.
"This is what you gave to Asia back then..."
Luo Mio also spoke after hearing this.
"You can consider it my 'divine artifact'—the 'Key of Sanction,' the Oath of Judah!"
"The Key of Sanction..."
Seeing Issei's stunned expression, Luo Mio interrupted his thoughts by speaking directly.
"... Let's begin training now."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two ends of Oath of Judah unfolded like wings.
Then a strange light suddenly enveloped Issei.
"This is..."
Just as Issei was feeling puzzled, Issei suddenly realized that he couldn't use his magic.
Seeing Issei's puzzled expression, Luo Mio explained to him.
"This is one of Judah's powers: 'restraint'."
"It can impose magical constraints on a wide range of designated areas. As long as it is within the area, all power will be constrained."
"Of course, I can also use it to designate a person or a force."
Upon hearing Luo Mio's explanation, Issei couldn't help but sigh.
"That's amazing..."
Luo Mio also spoke to Issei.
"Now I have restrained all the magic power in your body."
"Then what should I train for?"
Hearing Issei's question, Luo Mio smiled.
"There is only one power within you that I have not restrained."
"Huh?"
"And that power is something you have to figure out for yourself, Issei."
Luo Mio's words also left Issei feeling very puzzled.
"At the same time, you must dodge the Spear of Light that Judah shoots at you."
"Huh?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling Spear of Light shot up into the sky from the positions on either side of Judah, and then shot rapidly down towards Issei.
Luo Mio looked at Issei and smiled sweetly.
"So my training for you is to explore your own power while dodging the Spear of Light."
"Really?!"
While dodging the Spear of Light, Issei tried his best to concentrate.
However, due to the frequent firing of the Spear of Light, Issei had no way to concentrate.
This training lasted for a whole day.
Then came another five days of rotating training.
Until the deadline arrives in ten days.
The day of the decisive battle.
Luo Mio, along with Issei Asia, arrived at the "Occult Research Club" early.
Because Issei wanted to demonstrate the new techniques he had developed during his training.
Looking at the pile of banana peels on the ground, Luo Mio also looked at Issei with disgust.
"It's amazing that you were able to invent such a move in such a short time."
Issei proudly touched his nose.
"Heh, that's right, don't you even know who I am?"
The rest of the "Occult Research Club" had also arrived at the meeting point.
Then, ten minutes before it begins.
The Magic Circle inside the room then began to glow.
Then, Grayfia appeared from within.
Is everyone ready?
Upon hearing Grayfia's question, Rias and the rest of the family members nodded.
"Once the battle begins, you will all be teleported by the Magic Circle here to a dedicated battle area. The location is a battle world created from Alternate Dimension, so you can unleash your full power."
"Furthermore, the Gremory and Phenex families will be watching your battles via live stream from other locations during this 'Rating Game.'"
"And His Majesty the Demon King Sirzechs Lucifer will also be watching this battle, so please don't forget that."
After speaking, Grayfia also looked at Luo Mio.
Noticing Grayfia's gaze, Luo Mio shrugged.
"Don't worry, I'll wait here for them to come out."
After hearing what Luo Mio said, Grayfia bowed to everyone and then teleported away.
Subsequently, after the battle began, Rias, Issei, and the others were teleported into the battle world under Luo Mio's watchful gaze.
I don't know how much time has passed.
As I leaned against the window and looked at the moonlit night outside, the Magic Circle in the room flashed with dazzling light once again.
Rias and her retinue appeared from the Magic Circle.
Upon seeing Rias and the others, Luo Mio's eyes flickered slightly.
Apart from Rias Akeno, everyone else had fainted.
Kiba and Koneko Toujou both had very obvious scars on their bodies, and Akeno's shrine maiden outfit was also half torn, revealing her pink and delicate skin.
The most serious injury was that of Issei.
His body was covered in countless bloody holes, and he had fallen into a coma.
Rias held Issei on her beautiful face was a mixture of laughter and tears.
There was a very clear tear stain at the corner of her eye.