At last, the function was starting!
The room that we young devils were all led to had a strange atmosphere about it.
There were seats placed in very high places here, and there were distinguished-looking people sitting there. What's more, there were distinguished-looking devils on the level above that as well.
There was a face I recognized on the next level above that—Maou Sirzechs. Beside him was Serafall-sama. She wasn't dressed in her usual dress.
Beside those two were...faces I didn't know, but could they be Beelzebub and Asmodeus? Since even I could feel their powerful magic power from here, my idea didn't seem to be incorrect. I didn't remember seeing them in anime. Or did I forget about them?
We were in a situation where we were being looked down upon by the higher-ups from a position high above us. Honestly, it wasn't a very pleasant feeling. Because it was like the higher-ups were looking at us with condescending eyes. I hated this feeling. Ah, fuck. I just have the feeling I have to one-shot kill them all.
We were standing by in line behind Rias. Though, we're not really doing anything in particular. Because it was so extremely silent...so I looked at girls from other families.
There seemed to be beast girls and former human girls as well. It'd be best if I could improve my relationship with them later. When I form my own peerage, I need to have some good members.
As I was secretly going full throttle like that, the six young people, including Rias, moved forward by one step. The delinquent had also recovered and stepped forward as well. The swelling of his cheek didn't seem to have gone away yet, and a vivid mark still remained. Well, it was that strong of a punch. Unless Asia's healing Sacred Gear was used on it, it wouldn't disappear for a while.
Rather, I would never let Asia near that guy.
"Good, you have gathered. In order to check the faces of you all, who will carry the burden of the next generation, you have been gathered here. This is also a meeting that is performed over a regular cycle so that we can ascertain the young devils."
An elderly male devil spoke with a solemn voice while clasping his hands together.
"They seem to have fought right away, though..."
This time a full-mustached male devil spoke out sarcastically. He was referring to the matter from before. They really had fought right away.
"You six are all devils of the next generation that have pedigree and true ability that no objection can be raised against. That's why I want you to compete together before your debuts and increase your power in this way."
Sirzechs said this from his seat on the topmost level.
So in other words, they'll be doing rating games. And am very much look forward it. I wanted to Sairaorg for all I care.
"Will we also eventually be sent out in the battle against the [Khaos Brigade]?"
Sairaorg suddenly asked that straight out. What an amazing thing to ask.
And I forgot about the [Khaos Brigade]; they also have a strong fighter. If I remember right, Coi Coi, or Cai, or whatever that name is, that weirdo who is from [Khaos Brigade] also strong.
"I don't know. However, I don't want to send out young devils if possible."
Sirzechs answered as such. Sairaorg raised his eyebrows in seeming incomprehension at that answer.
"Why? Even if we're young, we carry part of the responsibility of devils. If we just receive kindness from our predecessors even at this age and nothing further is done—"
"Sairaorg, I acknowledge your bravery. However, you're reckless. Above all, I'd like to avoid sending you all, who are still in the midst of growing, to the battlefield. Besides, it would be too great a loss if we lost the devils of the next generation. I want you to understand. You are all more of a treasure to us than you think. That's why I want you to experience important things step by step and grow."
Sairaorg said, "I understand," to Sirzechs's words and seemed to consent to his words. But his expression seemed dissatisfied.
It should be. If you want to have a stronger future generation. Then they need to face problems.
After that, the difficult talk continued about difficult words from the higher-ups and about the upcoming games from the Maou. It was all incomprehensible to me, and my head felt like it would burst.
So it wouldn't be ending soon. Wait, I'll have no time to rest even when it ends, as the training will start for the training camp. But I'd like to face the training after I've had a short sleep in bed.
"Now then, I apologize for keeping you with this long talk. Well, we all see our dreams and hopes in you young ones. I want you to understand at least that. You are the treasures of the underworld."
Everyone hung on Sirzechs's words.
He was a candid and interesting person by nature.
"To finish things, will you now let us hear your respective future goals?"
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