Chapter 129: Shadows of a Formidable Genius

In front of Vali stood a tall man, appearing to be around twenty years old, with a medium build, black hair, golden bangs, and a black goatee.

"That's all."

Vali, after finishing speaking, fell silent.

Azazel, the leader of the Fallen Angels who stood before Vali, frowned so hard he could crush a fly between the creases.

"Powerful enough to worry Albion..."

Muttering that out loud made it sound even more absurd.

After all, who was Albion?

Even so... Someone like Albion warned just how dangerous an 18-year-old Devil was?

"As expected of their child..." He sighed shortly after, adding: "Okay, okay, let's leave that aside for now. Did he really say I have to compensate him for what happened or he'll come personally to collect this debt?"

"Yes." Vali replied.

The fact that Vali's eyes were burning, but even so, he didn't dare continue and fight against Zaydas, proved to Azazel that Zaydas was not just anyone.

After all, defeating Kokabiel wasn't that big of a deal. Although it could be seen as an incredible feat for such a young Devil, it was still acceptable. However, things change when even Albion, one of the Two Heavenly Dragons, is on full alert against him... That says more than a thousand words.

"As for that... I'll see what I'll do later." Azazel added: "I'll meet him in person. I'm also curious to meet such a genius."

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A little later, the news reached much of the Underworld.

Mainly the Gremory, Sitri, and Phenex Families.

In the Gremory mansion, a middle-aged-looking man with long red hair tied back in a loose ponytail with a black band and bright blue eyes swirled his wine glass as he digested the news he had just received.

"Unbelievable~!" He finally broke the silence with a sigh of surprise and admiration.

His eyes sparkled as the image of a younger Zaydas came to mind.

"To think that little boy became so formidable." He laughed out loud next: "Hahaha! As expected of my grandson. Not bad, not bad!"

Venelana, next to him, smiled with her hand resting on her chin without saying anything.

Unlike Zeoticus, she had no prejudice and was not against her son marrying Zatanna. Not only was she not against it, but she even supported it.

And thinking of her beautiful little grandson who had now become a formidable man... It was hard for her not to feel a certain pride in being his grandmother.

Venelana looks a lot like her daughter, although with shorter blond hair and violet eyes, very similar to the natural members of the Bael Clan. She appears to be the same age as her daughter, Rias.

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In the Phenex Clan, the reaction to the news was even more celebratory than in the Gremory household.

At first, Ravel's father was upset to learn that Zaydas was going to marry Grayfia, thus practically making her the main wife, while Ravel, his daughter, would be left in second place.

However, it was that old story... As long as the man is formidable enough, even the emperor will send his princess to become his concubine.

If the news he received was even 50% true, then even if he had another daughter and had to send her to become Zaydas' concubine, he would do so gladly!

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The Next Morning

[April 21st, Wednesday: 5:35 a.m.]

Zaydas woke up that morning in an unexpected situation.

A wonderful sensation took over his entire body while an intense stimulation made him moan even in his dream before waking up.

Opening his eyes with some weakness, he looked down and saw the whole situation.

An incredible scene stood out before his eyes.

The scene was so amazing that he forced himself to memorize every bit of that moment.

Meanwhile, Grayfia, who saw that he was awake, gave him a seductive look, without stopping what she was doing.

She continued nodding her head, moving back and forth.

That movement of hers, along with the sweetness of her tongue... Took Zaydas to paradise!

...

A little later, in the kitchen, Zaydas was humming a song cheerfully beside Grayfia as the couple prepared breakfast for everyone.

When Ravel and the others arrived and saw such a scene—especially Asia, Shion, and Shuna... They felt an indescribable envy of Grayfia at that moment.

The scene was so perfect that their womanly desire to be in such a scene became strong enough to cast intense glances toward Zaydas and Grayfia.

Ravel, on the other hand, although she was Zaydas's fiancée... Incredibly, didn't show much jealousy. Though she felt a tinge of envy, she still accepted it and went to the living room to wait for breakfast.

Turning around, Zaydas gave her a warm smile, saying: "Good morning, girls. Breakfast is almost ready."

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Like other normal days, even after what had happened, Zaydas, along with the girls, still went to school.

Since their family had grown, they had to request a limousine.

Upon arrival, the attention of several students turned toward the arrival of the black limousine.

When Zaydas and the girls got out together, several surprised glances were cast in his direction.

"Damn, he looks like a damn Harem King!"

Inevitably and understandably, the boys who saw this scene couldn't help but feel jealous of Zaydas at that moment.

How could they not?

Each of the girls beside him was incredibly beautiful.

Not to mention that, besides them, there were still others at school who were always with him...

"But, it's understandable. I'd want to be among them too..."

A gyaru-style girl commented with desire.

Other girls weren't so bold, but their silence spoke for itself.

Zaydas wasn't just a rich boy—he was also smart, good at sports, and... very handsome. Even magazine models couldn't compare to him.

Not to mention, with each passing day, he seemed even more pleasing to the eyes.

It was even hard to look away after seeing him.

Ignoring the gazes, Zaydas greeted those who greeted him and kept walking with the girls after stepping out of the limousine.

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At lunch break, Sona invited Zaydas and the others to eat in the Student Council room.

"We're coming in."

"You may enter."

Rias opened the door, and with her, Zaydas and the girls entered.

As expected, the Student Council room had many books and documents, but now they were stacked to the side while the central table was empty.

Already in the room, Sona and her Peerage were waiting for them.

"Good morning, Zaydas-senpai, Rias-senpai, Akeno-senpai..."

In moments, greetings were exchanged, as well as a formal introduction of Shuna and Shion.

After all that, they sat down with their lunchboxes.

Before they began to eat, Tsubaki Shinra served tea to everyone.

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Elsewhere, not far away, in a shrine that seemed abandoned, a burly, middle-aged man with a rough appearance — square head, black hair, matching beard, and a muscular body — fell to his knees before a woman.

"Shuri... is it really you? How can you be alive?!"