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"They're that serious of a match?" Ritsuka stopped before they reached the classroom. "Aren't there loopholes?"
"There are… but Rias has made it clear that she doesn't want to put you into a situation like that. Though… I take it you don't mind." Kiba stared concernedly at Ritsuka who looked more determined than scared.
"I'm terrified. But I wouldn't stand back and do nothing if I can do something to help. I won't ever just stand back and watch a one sided slaughter ever again." Ritsuka got up in Kiba's face rage slowly etched on his face. He pulled back before it got too intense but Ritsuka taking a deep breath to calm himself was worrisome.
Ritsuka remembered it all. The sound of wyverns grabbing people and dropping them to the ground like rotten sacks of meat as they splashed along the grass drowning it in ludicrous gibs. The sight of random people brutally sliced apart in a foggy alley while others suffocated from the poisonous mists. The brutal slaughter of the refugees that sat outside of the walls of Camelot screaming as blades ripped open their bellies and pierced their hearts. The sickening perversion of the Lahmu as they embodied the evils they did to any human in their grasp.
He remembered it all… and how no matter what he and his servants did… they would never be saved. It took a bit before he calmed himself down. Unbeknownst to him, Kiba looked very worried when his eyes bored into his. It was actually horrifying. He didn't even know why… all he knew was that it felt like the devil part of his soul was screaming in abject fear.
"Calm yourself Ritsuka. We're fine. We'll figure something out. I'll tell you about who Rias wants to fight against when school is out." Kiba patted him on the back as the two entered the classroom.
"Right… first school." Ritsuka nodded as he moved to his seat. They were the first two in class that morning. The trickle of students slowly made their way in. Ritsuka once again had to deal with the surliness that festered off of Issei… which was negligible as it had been when he first started. At nine days in this world and three here in the school… it almost felt routine at this point.
After the lectures were done he received another warning from Issei which he promptly ignored. Ignored was mean though since all Ritsuka did was stare at Issei until he backed down. Then he met with Kiba to continue their conversation.
"So… you were mentioning something important Kiba?" Ritsuka started as he pulled him away from his constant posse of admirers.
"Ah right. Well… its something from a little before I joined. Basically Rias was placed into an arranged marriage. Unfortunately the devil partner that was chosen for her… is unpleasant. From what we could find out he wants to make Rias his trophy wife." Kiba explained in all deadly seriousness.
"So she wants me to fight him in a ratings game because she thinks I'm powerful enough to put him in his 's putting a lot of hope on me when I'm not even sure what I'm fighting. Can you quit being vague and give me actual details Kiba? I'm not exactly privy to devil culture and all that." Ritsuka rubbed the back of his head while Kiba just slammed his fist into his palm.
"I forgot. I actually felt you blended in too well here." Kiba laughed it off which Ritsuka had to give a chuckle as well.
"I suppose I'm doing a good job." Ritsuka wistfully sighed letting his playful tone out a bit. He was certain that he had accidentally pulled an Emiya Archer and done his weird face palm with the sarcastic tone move.
"Anyways the problem is actually that him. His name is Riser Phenex. He's one of the children of the Phenex clan of the Ars Goetia." Kiba stated… which stopped Ritsuka in his tracks.
"Really? Kiba… are those demons still around in this world?" Ritsuka stopped Kiba's continuing profile of Riser.
"Not that I know of. All the original demons of the Ars Goetia were killed. Devils are their descendents but we've stopped doing something stupid like waging war with one another. Honestly, devils are dying out because a lot of them want to return to the glory days." Kiba summarized… though it felt like he didn't know everything.
"I see… tell me about this Riser Phenex." Ritsuka turned back to walk towards the Occult Club not letting Kiba see the distress building on his face.
'They aren't demons, they're devils. There is a difference. I know there is. There has to be.' Ritsuka quietly assured himself. His anxiety from the lack of communication with Chaldea and learning that his hosts were from a family of the Ars Goetia… felt like a noose had wrapped around his neck.
"He's a strong contender in the Ratings Games. His flame manipulation and high level regeneration lets him go through most fights unscathed. He also has his entire peerage all filled out which means fifteen different members to play within said game. They have had quite the longest winning streak lately though most games have been very low stake." Kiba continued though he never managed to see Ritsuka's face during their walk.
"Sounds easy enough… He needs mana to keep regenerating most likely so we would have to constantly destroy him until he gives in then. I might have a way to get around fire but that would have to wait till later." Ritsuka listed as he buried his anxiety once more. There was no point in worrying about something he had no control over. That could be dealt with when desperation stepped in.
"Easy?" Kiba questioned confused at something like that being labeled as easy.
"Yeah. I've fought monsters with high level regeneration. Granted I had more people to fight them off… but there's always a way around it. The fire problem is the one I'm going to have to look over my options for." Ritsuka waved it off as unimportant. "The real problem is getting me to participate, isn't it?"
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