[137] : The Wild and Open Gremory Family

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After several hours on the Dimensional Train, we finally arrived at the station and entered the Underworld region.

Unlike the Human World, the sky in the Underworld was perpetually crimson, and the air was thick with potent magic power.

"Alright everyone, let's disembark. Welcome to the Underworld!" Rias reminded everyone with a smile.

"S-So this is the Underworld?"

"Yeah, it's my first time too."

"It's so different from the Human World!"

"..."

Xenovia, Asia, and the others, visiting the Underworld for the first time, looked around excitedly, their eyes filled with curiosity.

"In that case, Kyoya, Rias, I'll head back to my family first. Let's meet again at the banquet in a few days!" Suddenly, Sona Sitri spoke up with a smile, looking at Rias, me, and the others.

Hearing Sona's words, I glanced at her peerage members behind her and said with a grin, "No problem. We'll be staying at Rias's place tonight. See you at the banquet, Sona!"

"Mm!"

After nodding, Sona led Tsubaki Shinra, Kiryuu Aika, and the other girls towards the Sitri family's territory.

Once Sona's group was gone, Rias turned back and led us towards the Gremory family estate.

The sheer size of the Gremory family's territory was incredibly vast—calling it a kingdom wouldn't be an exaggeration.

After all, the Underworld was immense, and the number of pure-blood Devils had dwindled significantly, meaning the Devil population wasn't actually that large.

Even an average High-class Devil possessed their own expansive territory.

In fact, even Rias's peerage members—Akeno Himejima, Koneko Toujou, Kiba Yuuto, and the others—had their own territories within the Gremory domain.

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After traveling through a city via a dedicated vehicle, our group finally arrived at the Gremory territory.

As the main gates opened, two rows of maids stood inside the castle, respectfully greeting our arrival in unison. We couldn't help but marvel at the luxury of a great noble family.

At the end of the red carpet stood Sirzechs's Queen, Evelyn, quietly awaiting us.

"Lady Rias, Lord Kyoya, and everyone else, please follow me."

The head maid, Evelyn, curtsied and respectfully guided us.

Hearing this, Rias and I walked down the red carpet, following Evelyn towards the castle's living room.

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Upon entering the living room, a man and a woman were already seated inside.

It was, of course, Rias's father, Zeoticus Gremory, whom I had met once before.

The other was a beautiful woman with light brown hair—Sirzechs and Rias's mother—Madame of Extinction—Venelana Gremory.

"Lord Gremory, Lady Venelana... Lady Rias and Lord Kyoya have arrived." Evelyn bowed respectfully, then stepped aside.

"Uncle, we meet again! And this must be Auntie! It's a pleasure to meet you!"

I first greeted Zeoticus, then turned to Venelana with a greeting.

"We finally meet—Zeoticus and Sirzechs have mentioned your name countless times!" Venelana appraised me carefully, a smile in her eyes. She nodded, clearly very satisfied with this son-in-law.

Because of the [Max Charm] effect—I currently exuded immense charisma. Even Venelana was almost captivated.

'Not bad! Exceptionally handsome, and excellent in both strength and character. He completely fits her image of Rias's ideal husband.'

"Hahaha! Kyoya, we meet again. No need to be so formal, we're practically family now!" Zeoticus responded with a laugh. He was increasingly pleased with me the more he looked.

'So young, yet already possessing Transcendent-level strength. And he's so loving towards Rias. It's truly a match made in heaven.'

Compared to the Phenex family, I was undoubtedly the best choice, second to none. This was a tremendous fortune for the Gremory family!

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Later, under Evelyn's arrangement, everyone began eating dinner in the living room. The atmosphere was lively and cheerful.

"Kyoya, there will be a banquet in the Underworld in a few days. You should accompany Rias! After all, you are Rias's fiancé!" Zeoticus said, squinting slightly as he admired me.

He had left my house so quickly back then precisely to prepare for this Underworld banquet.

With such an outstanding and powerful son-in-law, he had to show Kyoya off, to demonstrate the strength and support of the Gremory family.

"Rias already told me about that. I will attend the banquet with Rias," I replied.

"That's good to hear!" Zeoticus nodded, satisfied with my answer.

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However, just as dinner was coming to an end—Venelana suddenly spoke, instantly stunning everyone present.

"Kyoya, when are you and Rias planning to have children?" Venelana dropped the bombshell.

"Pfft!!"

Hearing this, not only Rias and I, but all the young men and women present choked.

Undoubtedly, Venelana's words were too outrageous, completely stunning everyone.

Zeoticus, upon hearing this, brightened immediately, praising the idea.

"Exactly! Rias, Look, Your brother Sirzechs already has two children. You need to step up your game!"

"Father! Mother! What are you talking about! We're still students!" Seeing her parents acting so inappropriately, Rias turned as red as a boiled shrimp, steam practically rising from her head.

Akeno, Koneko, Asia, and the other girls stared at me with complicated expressions.

Even Kiba Yuuto and Gasper watched the scene with amusement, their expressions strange.

"We're only in high school right now. Isn't it too early for that? How about we get engaged first during Rias's coming-of-age ceremony? We can talk about marriage later!"

Finally, under immense pressure, I broke out in a cold sweat and managed to come up with this compromise.

"An engagement? That works too!"

Hearing this, Zeoticus and Venelana were also very satisfied. After all, this would firmly establish the relationship between Rias and Kyoya.

The other girls also breathed a sigh of relief. The thought of Rias suddenly having a big belly and giving birth was terrifying...

'I didn't expect the Gremory family to be so wild!!!' I thought, amazed.

"There's still some time before the banquet. Let Rias take you all on a tour of the Underworld these next few days!" After dinner, Venelana suggested.

"As for tonight... Kyoya, I'll have to trouble you to stay with Rias!"

"..."

Before anyone could react—Venelana immediately instructed Evelyn to arrange separate rooms for everyone else.

Her intention was clear—to force the issue!

Akeno and the other girls, though somewhat dissatisfied, were helpless.

Rias, on the other hand, blushed crimson, seemingly aware of what was going to happen tonight, feeling nervous, shy, and expectant!

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