Erza Scarlett
Tokyo Hotel Room – Midnight
The room was dimly lit, casting long shadows against the walls. Riser sat in a plush armchair, his golden eyes fixed on the floating Villain System screen. His fingers tapped idly against the armrest as he analyzed his progress.
[Villain System]
Name: Riser Phenex
Strength: 10
Speed: 8
Magic: 15
Luck Points: 300
Abilities:
1. Immortality
2. Fire
3. Chess Master Level
4. Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix
Luck Lottery:
Copper (100 luck points)
Silver (200 luck points)
Gold (300 luck points)
Items Acquired:
1. Gold-level Summoning Card
2. Mera Mera no Mi – Devil Fruit
Recent Achievements:
1. Successful Night Operation
Riser leaned forward, reaching into his inventory. The Mera Mera no Mi materialized in his palm—a vibrant, fiery orange fruit with intricate swirls dancing across its surface.
Without hesitation, he took a bite.
Bitter. Awful. A taste worse than death itself.
But the sensation that followed? Power. Heat surged through his veins, igniting every fiber of his being. Flames erupted in his palm, licking at his fingertips like a hungry beast.
'Logia… Intangibility…'
He clenched his fist, suppressing the fire.
'Even Ace was defeated because he underestimated his enemies. I won't make the same mistake.'
His attention shifted to the Gold-level Summoning Card resting in his other hand.
"If silver brought me Shizuku…" His lips curled. "Then what will gold bring?"
He tossed the card onto the floor.
A golden aura erupted from the ground, enveloping the room in a blinding light. The air vibrated with magic as a figure emerged from the glow.
Long, scarlet hair.
Sharp brown eyes, burning with determination.
Armor, tailored perfectly by Heart Kreuz's finest blacksmiths.
Silver earrings caught the light as she stepped forward, her posture strong, unwavering.
She bowed.
"I am Erza Scarlet, a user of Requip Magic. I am here to serve you, master."
Riser's smirk deepened.
"Show me what you can do."
Without hesitation, Erza activated her Requip Magic.
A flash of light.
Her armor shifted seamlessly. Swords, lances, and axes appeared in rapid succession, each one gleaming under the dim hotel lights.
Versatility. Precision. Absolute dominance in combat.
Riser's laughter rumbled low in his chest.
Perfect.
He stepped forward, pressing a Knight Piece against her chest.
Dark energy crackled.
Her body trembled for a moment before stabilizing.
The transformation was complete.
Erza Scarlet was now part of his Peerage.
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One Hour Later – Tokyo Hotel Room
The door creaked open.
Yubelluna entered, carrying a small bag. Her violet eyes flickered with curiosity as she spotted Erza standing beside Riser.
Silently, she approached and handed him the micro cameras.
"Riser-sama."
Riser took them, nodding approvingly.
"This is Erza Scarlet," he introduced, gesturing toward the redhead. "Our newest member."
Erza inclined her head.
"A pleasure to meet you."
Yubelluna, ever the composed queen, smiled in return. "Likewise."
With introductions aside, Riser laid out his plan.
"Shizuku," he said smoothly, "you will install these cameras in Issei Hyoudou's room when the time is right."
Shizuku, lurking in the shadows near the door, nodded. "Understood."
"Yubelluna," Riser continued, "place the remaining cameras at the wedding venue's entrance. Ensure they remain undetected."
"Yes, Master Riser."
Both women bowed slightly before moving to execute his orders.
Riser leaned back, exhaling in satisfaction.
'Rias will never see me coming.'
His eyes glinted with anticipation.
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Kuoh Academy – Occult Research Club
Akeno dusted off the last of the shelves, stretching lazily as she admired her handiwork. The room was quiet—peaceful.
Then—
A magic circle flared beneath her feet.
Flames burst into existence, swirling upward in a display of power.
The air crackled.
And from the embers—
Riser Phenex stepped forward.
An easy, knowing smirk tugged at his lips as he surveyed the clubroom. His gaze flickered to Akeno, lingering with amusement.
Akeno blinked.
"Riser Phenex," she greeted, her tone composed but cautious. "Welcome."
She stepped toward the door.
"I'll go fetch Rias—"
A firm arm wrapped around her waist.
Warm breath against her ear.
"No need to run, Akeno." His voice was smooth, teasing. "I don't bite… unless you want me to."
Akeno stiffened, then relaxed slightly, tilting her head to meet his gaze.
"Flirtatious, aren't you?"
His smirk widened.
"You could say that."
Before she could respond, his lips crashed onto hers.
Warm. Insistent. Confident.
Akeno's hands pressed against his chest, hesitating—
Then she melted into the kiss.
A slow, deliberate surrender.
Riser pulled away, his golden eyes twinkling.
"Let's keep this our little secret, shall we?"
Akeno, breathless, flushed, nodded.
A sharp slap against her rear made her gasp.
"See you soon, Akeno."
She turned, dazed, and left the clubroom.
Riser exhaled in satisfaction, rolling his shoulders.
Ding!
+100 luck points – You've made a good impression on the Heroine of Destiny.
His smirk deepened.
[Villain System]
Name: Riser Phenex
Strength: 10
Speed: 8
Magic: 15
Luck Points: 400
Abilities:
1. Immortality
2. Fire
3. Chess Master Level
4. Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix
5. Mera Mera No Mi
Luck Lottery:
Copper (100 luck points)
Silver (200 luck points)
Gold (300 luck points)
Recent Achievements:
1. Successful Night Operation
2. Made a good impression on the Heroine of Destiny
Riser chuckled.
The pieces were falling into place.
And the game?
Just getting started.
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