Chapter 66 : Rias sighed.

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"Or at least you can try to gain more time to think of something more substantial or even gain some evidence to dissuade your parents from pursuing this action."

I waited, expecting the girl to rebuke my idea as it was actually standing on some frail foundation.

While the girl was this desperate to get out from the contract, she wouldn't go as far to face the possible wrath of her parents about it-

"That could actually work."

… "What?"

The redhead smiled.

"It is a pretty weak excuse, there is no doubt about it, I guess this is why you seem this much surprised of seeing me agree to the advice… but I can plan something from it."

I blinked once, then twice. "Care to elaborate?"

"My brother has already mentioned that he would support me in case I vouched a good and compelling case that he can get behind and my parents aren't interested about the arranged marriage themselves, so convincing them should be easy..."

"And the issue is?"

Rias sighed. "There are some members of the close group of 'friends' my family is part of that might not see this in a positive light."

"From my understanding, you have plenty of time to deal with this," I guessed quietly.

She nodded at my affirmation.

"Then you should focus on building up some backing from those groups and provide yourself a cushion for an eventual fallout."

She nodded. "I will do that."

There was a relieved smile and she relaxed on her couch. "Hoitsu-san, thank you."

I snorted and she frowned.

"I mean it. I would even reward you-"

"If you wish to do something then apologize to Asia, since you have been avoiding her since she joined a club that wasn't yours," I interjected seriously. "If that was your attempt at befriending people, that was made in poor taste."

She flinched at my tone but nodded slowly at my request.

"I-I can see your point," Rias admitted with a hint of nervousness. "I guess I wasn't particularly honest with her and-"

"I want you to also never try to bring her to whatever you are planning here."

Tension sparked once more at the sudden threat, but I ignored the sudden frown from the Gremory.

"I don't know what you are talking about, Hoitsu-san."

"Then let us speak within the hypothetical case." I smiled at the fact the pressure I was feeling was actually bearable. "If I discover you tried to manipulate Asia once more, I will make sure to create some real opposition. And that, trust me Gremory-san, is not something you truly wish to face here at Kuoh Academy."

And with that weight finally delivered out of my mouth, I got up and started to walk towards the door that lead outside of the club-room.

"Where are you two going?" Rias asked with a mix of surprise and annoyance.

I stopped for a moment at the mentioning of 'two', glancing around as I noticed that Koneko was now following close behind me me closely.

"If you remember, Rias-buchou, I've asked to be exempted from class for only a single lesson as today I have an English exam during the second period," The silver-haired Nekoshou replied for herself. "In ten minutes I need to be back to class so that I will not be late for it."

The redhead nodded at her excuse and turned at me expecting some motivation from me too, so I shrugged.

"I have class too, plus I think this discussion is over and… you have to explain stuff to Issei."

"Yes, but-"

Click

The door closed behind us and I sighed in relief at the fact she wasn't giving chase about it.

I really needed some time to think over this pressing issue, and perhaps prepare a letter to send right to Ruval Phenex to see this situation dealt with from another perspective… and press Raiser to just back down over the matter.

"If you want, we can walk together to your class, Koneko-chan." I offered and she spent few moments to hum about it and then…

"Yes."

The rest of the school-day seemed to fly out of my grasp at how quickly it went by.

Kunou enjoyed her second day at the Academy just like the previous one and, while I was glad that Rias had decided against pestering me after that 'little chit-chat' we had earlier that morning, I still felt the need to think well over this situation about the arranged marriage.

It had seemed like the whole day was actually going to be a very normal one considering the lack of major events planned, without any big issues or problem to deal with and… I found it in quite the annoying way that it wasn't just going to be the case.

Just as we turned the corner for the small street that led to our home, Kunou squealed happily and rushed forward as she quickly spotted Koneko in the distance, waiting right by the entrance of the house.

The Nekoshou seemed quite dismayed by something or, once I noticed whom was waiting by her side, someone.

Akeno waved happily and smiled as we continued for our slow approached, the little blonde frowning at the unknown individual and went to ignore her as she intercepted her senpai with a hug.

"What are you doing here, Akeno-san?" I asked without hesitation at the still smiling Yamato nadeshiko.

"Hello to you too, Hoitsu-kun," The girl happily ignored my words for a quick greeting. "I thought of passing by and see if you needed some help-"

"Pass." I stated quickly and her smile only widened at the refusal.

"It isn't something you can refuse~-" She tried to impose herself, but I was really not in the mood.

My mind needed some real rest with what had happened in the last few days. I can't afford to deal with her so suddenly and so soon.

"Watch me," I curtly muttered as I gestured the two girls to get inside the house inside and, once I stepped inside, I was about to close the door behind me to keep the young woman out when she suddenly put her feet in and-

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