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"It wouldn't explain the fact he or she was all but inflectionless, transparent and set monsters on us!" Rias countered hotly.
"I couldn't make much out, but he knew that we were stronger than him." Kiba volunteered, "I think we were scaring the pants off of whomever it was just by standing there. You know how some [Kings] get humans into their Peerages, Buchou."
The Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess' mouth twisted in disgust as she thought of those few among the High-Class Devils who kidnapped and forced humans into their Peerages. Disgraceful and thoroughly fitting that those Peerages were the ones who had their [Kings] killed by Stray Devil aspirants more often than not.
"I take your point, Yuuto." She sighed, "Still, this is troubling. Did you hear the way he referred to the ratmen as 'abominations'? Even with that magically induced monotone and inflectionless cadence he had going, I could tell that he felt nothing but contempt for the ratmen and their pets. Not that I blame him."
"Messy." Koneko opined.
"I think something is being schemed in the shadows." Rias sighed again, "We'll keep an eye out for anything unusual around Kuō, as well as keeping an eye out for whoever it is behind that enchanted device. New to the supernatural or no, I cannot have someone running around killing things on my territory without so much as a by-your-leave. Akeno, can you inform Sona for me? I have to go and meet with Beelzebub-sama soon."
"Of course, Rias." Akeno nodded, "Now, should we leave? It's going to take some time to get the stink of these sewers from our clothes."
"A good point." Rias nodded, "Koneko-chan, if you would?"
Nodding, the reincarnated Nekoshō walked nonchalantly over to the bars in front of the door and punched them into scrap metal, opening the way out for the rest of them.
As her Peerage walked out of the complex, the [King] of the group was deeply troubled. Although her Peerage was busy with school and contracts most of the day and night, it shouldn't have been possible to build two bases such as this inside Kuō Town without her knowledge, yet they were present.
'Sona and I need to have a meeting and talk about this situation so our older siblings don't involve themselves.' Rias thought firmly. She was a King in her own territory and she did not need Sirzechs Lucifer butting in with his sister complex. She loved him dearly, but there was only so much babying that she could take, which was part of the reason why she came to Japan.
The same applied to Sona Sitri, Heiress of the House of Sitri. Serafall Leviathan was, if such a thing was possible, even worse than Sirzechs, treating anything that came against her beloved elder sister as an obstacle that needed to be removed. Sona, like Rias herself, loved her sister, but was very much embarrassed by her antics.
Neither of the Heiresses wanted interference from their all-powerful siblings, so Sona would doubtless agree to share the burden of searching for answers. Sona's servants were not as unique as her own, but she had more of them, seven or eight at the last count compared to Rias' four, one of whom was sealed away.
Yes, this situation would be contained one way or another…then maybe she could concentrate on removing herself from that insult of a marriage contract with Riser Phenex.
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Later
Hyōdō Residence
Having gotten back in time for lunch, Issei had enjoyed just sitting down and having a relaxing meal with his mother, which was very rare nowadays, what with school and his dad going to work at all hours of the day and night.
Once lunch was taken care of and the dishes done, he retreated to his room to examine his stats since he had levelled up.
Name: Hyōdō Issei
Class: The Gamer
Level: 7| Next Level: 825 EXP
Title: Oppai Baka
HP: 350/350
MP: 175/175
STR: 45
STA: 41
DEX: 51
INT: 12
WIS: 17
LUK: ?
CHA: 22
Attribute Points: 5
¥: 21212
Wow. That [Awakened Sekiryūtei] trait was really doing wonders for his physical stats. Seriously though, he needed to up his mental ones. He dropped all five points into INT.
"Why is…oh! The Bloodmetal Bracers must affect [Lesser Draconic Charisma] as well!" he muttered in realisation as he looked at his Charisma stat, "Definitely useful! Now, what was the loot from the boss…?"
Reaching into his inventory, he pulled out the two Skill books. Immediately, there was a loud 'Ding!' sound from out of nowhere and a screen popped up.
You have acquired your first Skill Books!
Skill Books allow you to learn the skill they contain. All start at Level 1, just like self-learned skills. You can only learn three skills from Skill Books per day, however, as long as you are below Level 20. Additionally, learning the skill consumes the Skill Book.
Issei was impressed and curious about what kind of skills he had gotten his hands on. Placing them down on his bed, they looked just like writing pads, albeit thin ones. He picked up the first one.
[You have acquired the [Lesser Earth Magic] Skill Book.]
Do you wish to learn this?
Y/N
"Yell yeah!" he said with wide eyes, "Exactly what I needed!"
Stabbing the 'Y' button, he watched as the book dissolved into blue light and vanished inside of his chest.
Congratulations! You have learned [Lesser Earth Magic]!
[Lesser Earth Magic] (Passive/Active) [LV1, 00.00EXP]
The ability to use magic to create and control the earth and, to a lesser extent, the bounties of the earth. Since ancient times, this has been used to read the future, alter the landscape and other such uses. Lesser Earth Magic is the lowest branch of Earth Magic and is not very powerful. It can be highly useful in certain situations, however.
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