Riser Phenex's POV – Outside Kuoh Academy
The breeze was light, but Riser walked as if the entire world were watching him.
The smile on his lips hid his irritation.
'Grayfia... damned woman.'
Even a moment of being restrained was unacceptable.
"System."
[Yes, host.]
"I want Grayfia's attributes."
[Cost: 100 luck points.]
Riser clenched his teeth.
"…Pay it."
[-100 luck points.]
[Grayfia Lucifuge]
Strength: 30
Speed: 25
Magic: 40
Riser's temple throbbed.
'Outrageous.'
The system recorded the penalty.
[Villain System – Updated]
Luck Points: 650
(...)
Academy Corridors – Minutes Later
Two students noticed his presence. Katase whispered, enchanted:
"Have you seen him? What a gorgeous man…"
Murayama replied:
"Let's ask if he needs help."
Riser stopped when approached.
"I'm Katase, and this is Murayama. Are you lost?"
"Actually, yes. Can you take me to the student council room?"
The two nodded eagerly, flustered, and guided him there while chatting about the kendo club and the "perverted boys" at school.
"Interesting… so you prefer controlled demons?" Riser teased subtly.
Murayama blushed but didn't answer.
When they reached the student council room, they said goodbye.
(...)
Student Council Room
"Come in," a firm voice echoed.
Riser stepped through the door.
Seated, a young woman with dark hair and glasses observed him with calculating eyes. Behind her stood a tall woman with a neutral expression—clearly her queen.
"I'm Riser Phenex."
"Sona Sitri. This is Tsubaki Shinra."
"May I sit?"
Sona nodded.
Riser glanced at the chessboard on the table. He smiled.
"How about we play while we talk?"
"Do you play well?"
"Better than average."
(...)
The pieces began to move.
Firm, measured movements, no rush.
"So, Miss Sitri. What do you think of me?"
"You're the heir of House Phenex. That's all."
"Rias thinks differently, doesn't she?"
Sona paused, assessing.
"She told me you're arrogant and lascivious."
"I'm a devil. Not an angel. Did she expect purity?"
Sona didn't smile but didn't respond.
"She doesn't want to be forced into marriage. You understand that?"
"I do. But contracts are contracts. I do what's necessary for my house. Even if she hates me."
Sona studied the board. The tension in the air wavered.
"You'd do that for your family?"
"Yes. Because if it's not me… it'll be my sister. And I won't allow that."
Sona played her piece.
Riser moved his rook with precision.
"Checkmate."
He stood.
"It was a pleasure, Miss Sitri."
He vanished in flames before she could respond.
(...)
After the Match – Student Council Room
Tsubaki crossed her arms, surprised.
"President… he won."
"Yes."
"Does that mean—"
"No. But it means he's more than he seems. Contact my sister. And my father. We'll gather the peerage. We're going to the Sitri household."
(...)
Tokyo – Luxury Hotel
Riser returned to the room. The system greeted him.
Ding
[+250 points for altering the plot.]
[Villain System – Updated]
Luck Points: 900
Current Abilities:
1. Immortality
2. Fire
3. Chess Master Level
4. Tori Tori no Mi – Model: Phoenix
5. Mera Mera no Mi
Items:
Gold Card [Consumed]
Protagonist's Luck:
Issei Hyoudou – 4400
Riser sank into the armchair, finally relaxing.
"Let the game come."
End
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