As Falak led Abel's peerage to the banquet hall, only Ajuka, Sirzechs, and Abel remained.
Abel sat next to Ajuka. He knew the reason for Sirzechs's arrival. It was most likely about Rias's engagement.
Abel spoke bluntly, "Sirzechs-nii, just tell me what's on your mind."
Sirzechs glanced at Abel and slowly said, "You know about the marriage alliance between the Gremory clan and the Phenex clan. If my father hadn't gotten drunk and arranged the engagement with the Phenex clan head, Rias would have been your fiancé."
"And you know Rias's personality, she's very resistant to that engagement."
Listening to Sirzechs, Abel nodded. "I understand. I know Rias's temper. But are you telling me this because you hope I'll help resolve the engagement?"
Sirzechs showed a helpless smile. "That's right. I hope you can help Rias get out of this engagement."
Abel nodded.
Even if Sirzechs hadn't asked for his help, he would have offered it.
Abel asked, "So, do I need to engage in a Rating Game with Riser?"
Sirzechs shook his head. "No. Although everyone knows that the heir of the Astaroth clan is someone else, all the major clans understand that you are the next clan head."
"Regardless, the old fogeys in the Underworld won't allow three clans to have a marriage alliance. Moreover, you, the young lady from the Sitri family, and Rias are all direct blood relatives of Satans, which makes it even more impossible."
Abel nodded.
After all, if things really went that way, the three Satan positions would be monopolized and become entirely family inheritances.
The four Satans of the Underworld would then belong to just two families.
Of course, Abel and Rias weren't very interested in the Satan positions. However, the possibility of their descendants becoming Satans was extremely high.
Abel pondered for a moment. "Sirzechs-nii, what do you need me to do?"
Sirzechs said, "I hope you can train her during this period, helping her and her peerage get stronger. With her current strength, she can't defeat Riser."
Abel nodded and agreed, "Understood. I will do my best to help Rias raise her strength."
Rias currently only has four peerage members... no, it should be six. One is sleeping, and one is hiding in a box, unwilling to wake up.
Issei will be trained by him and Elsha.
Yuuto will learn Total Concentration Breathing from Kanae.
As for Koneko, Kuroka's help is needed, but she can't be found right now.
For Rias, Grayfia's help with training shouldn't be a problem.
With this setup, they should be able to defeat Riser. If they really can't win, he can always go to the Phenex clan at night and knock them out, or just crash the wedding and steal the bride.
Sirzechs, seeing Abel agree, patted his shoulder with relief. "With your help, I'm much more at ease. Although Rias is stubborn, with you training her, she's sure to make a breakthrough."
"Hmm, rest assured."
Abel nodded, already having an idea of how to train Issei and the others.
"Alright, now that it's settled, let's eat together."
"No problem."
Ajuka walked ahead, heading to the banquet hall.
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After the dinner ended, Abel and the others returned to the human world.
It wasn't late now.
Abel was ready to wash up and go to sleep. He went to the bathroom, took off his clothes, and stood under the shower, letting the water wash over him.
Thinking about Sirzechs's words, he felt tired. "The training task is arduous and has a long way to go."
At this moment, the bathroom floor lit up.
The Gremory clan crest lit up and Rias appeared before Abel. She was about to speak, but then realized Abel was showering.
The two stared at each other, and the scene was somewhat quiet.
Rias's face turned red as she looked at Abel's physique. Then, as her gaze slid down, she involuntarily gulped as she saw Abel's activated Holy Sword.
Will she be able to handle it?
Rias somewhat retreated. "Abel, I might have come at the wrong time."
Abel's lips curved upwards, and he chuckled mischievously. He then interrupted Rias, who was trying to escape. "No, Rias, you've come at just the right time."
Just as Abel began his aerobic exercise, new guests arrived in the living room.
As a red magic circle appeared at the bathroom door, Elisa, Tiamat, and Grayfia raised an eyebrow. They then used their magic to move the magic circle to the living room.
After all, no one should disturb Abel's good fortune.
"Long time no see, Elisa."
"Hi, Elisa."
"Hello."
When Elisa came out, she sighed helplessly as she looked at the three people in front of her but she still greeted them.
"Hello."
"Long time no see, sister, Tiamat."
"Sit down, let's have some tea together."
"Thank you."
Elisa didn't stand on ceremony and sat down, taking a teacup and taking a sip. It was still the familiar taste.
Then, she looked upstairs with a somewhat complex expression. The sounds from the bathroom couldn't escape anyone's ears, everyone knew what was happening inside.
They were still a step too late. They had just finished discussing and hadn't had time to tell Rias.
Yet, this girl had rushed over directly.
She was truly delivering herself.
"It seems we're late."
"Yes, this girl is too impatient."
Listening to Grayfia's words, Elisa put down her teacup and shook her head helplessly.
Then she continued, "I originally wanted to tell Rias the results of Sirzechs-sama's discussion, but I didn't expect this girl to arrive so quickly."
Elisa had a headache, but since it had already happened, she could only report it truthfully when she returned.
Then the two sisters chatted for a while.
From Elisa, they learned that Riser would also come to the human world tomorrow. So, that's why Rias had come so quickly.
"Alright, it's getting late. See you tomorrow, sister."
"See you tomorrow, Elisa."
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