Chapter 12: Devils and Destiny
[Event Initialization]
Location: Underworld Great Assembly
Time: Evaluation Day
Present: Devil Council, Noble Houses
Special Condition: Power Assessment
The grand hall of the Devil Council stretched before them, ancient pillars reaching toward a crimson sky. Hundreds of high-class devils watched from elevated seats, their auras pressing down like a physical weight.
[Audience Analysis]
Present:
Four Great Satans72 Pillar RepresentativesNoble House Leaders
Interest Level: Maximum
[Party Status - Pre-Demonstration]
Rias Gremory (King)
Level: 29
Combat Ready: 100%
Special Condition: Leadership Maximum
Akeno Himejima (Queen)
Level: 26
Combat Ready: 100%
Special Condition: Element Mastery
Yuuto Kiba (Knight)
Level: 23
Combat Ready: 100%
Special Condition: Blade Infinity
Asia Argento (Bishop)
Level: 21
Combat Ready: 100%
Special Condition: Divine Support
Koneko Toujou (Rook)
Level: 24
Combat Ready: 100%
Special Condition: Nature Harmony
"Rias Gremory," Lord Zekram Bael's voice echoed through the chamber. "Your peerage will demonstrate its power against multiple challenges. Are you prepared?"
[Speech Check Available]
Options:
Formal AcceptanceConfident DeclarationShow of PowerSilent Acknowledgment
"We are ready," Rias declared, choosing option 2. "And we will show you power beyond your expectations."
[Political Impact]
Confidence Level: Impressive
Noble Response: Intrigued
Challenge Level: Increased
The first test chamber materialized around them - a replica of their battle with Kokabiel.
[Challenge 1: Power Recreation]
Objective: Demonstrate Kokabiel battle power
Difficulty: SSS-Rank
Special Requirement: Perfect Unity
"Formation Absolute," Rias commanded, her peerage moving instantly into position.
[Formation Activated]
Crimson Garden Ultimate
Power Output: Maximum
Control: Perfect
Special Feature: Evolution Display
The air crystallized as their combined power manifested, creating the same transcendent patterns that had defeated Kokabiel.
[Power Display Analysis]
Energy Output: SSS-Rank
Control Level: Perfect
Innovation Factor: Unprecedented
Gasps echoed through the chamber as their unique power combination manifested.
[Audience Response]
Amazement: 90%
Recognition: Growing
Political Impact: Significant
"Impossible," one elder devil muttered. "Such perfect power integration..."
[Achievement Unlocked]
"Revolution Recognized"
Effect: Political standing increased
Reward: Special permissions granted
But before they could complete the demonstration, a new voice cut through the chamber.
"Impressive light show, my dear fiancée."
[Alert!]
Presence Detected: Riser Phenex
Status: Challenging
Intent: Hostile
Riser materialized in the demonstration area, his immortal flames swirling.
[Unexpected Event]
Type: Challenge Battle
Opponent: Riser Phenex
Stakes: Marriage Contract
"Perhaps," Riser smiled coldly, "we should test this power against a real opponent?"
[Critical Decision Point]
Options:
Accept ChallengeDiplomatic DeflectionCouncil AppealStrategic Retreat
Rias felt her system analyzing possibilities:
[Combat Analysis vs Riser]
Victory Chance: 65%
Key Factors:
Perfect Unity AvailableNew Power IntegrationAsia's Healing SupportUnknown Variables
"Very well," Rias smiled, her confidence genuine. "Everyone, Battle Formation Delta."
[Combat Mode Engaged]
Perfect Sync: Available
Ultimate Skills: Ready
Formation: Crimson Garden of Fate
The Devil Council chamber erupted in chaos as Riser's flames met Rias's enhanced Power of Destruction.
[Battle Initialization]
Type: Rating Game Rules
Arena: Council Chamber
Witnesses: All Noble Houses
"Show me this power that defeated Kokabiel!" Riser challenged, his Phoenix form manifesting.
[Boss Analysis: Riser]
Level: 45
Special Ability: Immortal Flame
Weakness: Pride, Overconfidence
"Gladly," Rias responded. "Everyone... release restraints!"
[Perfect Unity: Maximum Power]
All Limitations Removed
Team Synergy: 100%
Special Condition: Fate Breaking Active
The battle that followed would be spoken of for generations in the Underworld...
[To Be Continued...]
Next: The Battle for Freedom