Chapter 130: You Can Even Try…

[Student Council Office]

"There's something I need to apologize to you for, Zaydas."

After saying that, in a rare moment, Sona bowed her head in apology.

Looking at her, Zaydas asked, "Oh? What do you need to apologize to me for, huh?"

Raising her head, she bit her lower lip slightly, then pressed her lips together, let out a soft sigh, and said: "It's like this… I talked with my family last night about what happened yesterday and ended up revealing a bit of what occurred. That is, I don't know if you wanted that to be kept private or not, and I ended up talking about you and Shion."

"Oh, is that all?"

The reaction, as if he had expected something more important, with total indifference to the subject, caught Sona by surprise.

"Well, yes." She replied.

"Haha, don't worry about it, I don't care at all." Zaydas shrugged as he responded.

The truth was… If he really cared about keeping that information hidden, he would have said something before, or even done something about Vali.

Since he didn't, it should be obvious that he didn't care if what happened was made public.

"Even if you don't care, I still wanted to apologize." Sona was stubborn on this matter.

"Okay then, I accept your apology." Zaydas smiled at her.

"Sona, don't tell me you invited us to lunch just to get a chance to apologize to Zaydas?" Rias looked at her questioningly.

"How could that be?" Sona said: "It's like this…"

Zaydas interrupted, saying: "Alright, no need to say anything more, Sona. I reluctantly accept."

"Huh? Accept?" Sona looked confused.

"Marry you." Zaydas asked with feigned confusion: "Isn't that what you wanted to talk about? Then, I accept to marry you."

"..."

"Sigh~"

Putting her hand on her forehead, Rias had an expression that said: There he goes again!

"Oh? Really?" Sona's eyes sparkled like stars as she seemed to try to contain her excitement.

This time, even Rias was confused.

Was it serious, did Sona want to propose to Zaydas? When did that happen? That traitor, she also wants to fight for my man?

Unaware of Rias's private thoughts, Sona kept looking at Zaydas, which looked like the gaze of a lovestruck maiden, waiting for his confirmation.

Zaydas, seeing that, was confused for a moment, but upon seeing Tsubaki trying to stifle a laugh, he understood.

"So, soon you'll be calling Rias-nee auntie~" Zaydas said cheerfully.

"Oh? I hadn't thought of that…" Sona looked thoughtful and then gave a thin smile: "Well, that will be interesting too." Looking at Rias, she said: "Let me see… Should I call you Rias-nee like Zaydas does?"

"Sona, you…" Rias was speechless.

"Rias, now I understand Akeno." Sona said with a smile: "It's really fun teasing you~"

"I don't know anything anymore!" Rias turned her face away, looking upset.

Of course she realized it was all just a joke between the two.

Soon, Tsubaki laughed and the rest laughed along.

"Okay, setting that joke aside." Sona looked in Zaydas's direction: "Zaydas. You have your own territory now, right?"

"Yes." Zaydas nodded.

Very serious, even more serious than she had been before, she said: "I… need a favor from you."

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Looking down after hearing what Shuri said to him, Baraqiel looked desolate.

After much reluctance, he spoke: "I understand…"

Seeing him like that, Shuri felt a pang of pain, but thinking about everything he did… Or rather, what he didn't do, she couldn't act kind and sweet toward him.

Lifting her head, casting him a sad and reluctant look: "I'm leaving now. I hope you'll be okay."

"I will." Shuri said firmly: "This time, I will protect Akeno from everything and everyone. Don't worry."

"Mm." With a simple hum, Baraqiel spread his wings and flew off.

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"You need my help to open a Rating Game School in the Underworld, accessible to all devils, regardless of their social status or class?" Zaydas summarized the whole conversation they had.

"In summary, yes." Sona nodded, saying: "With your growing influence, and if you're willing to help me, I'm sure we can make it happen as quickly as possible."

Sona was idealistic but had her feet on the ground. She knew that, with her current influence, it would take a long time to make her dream come true.

However, if Zaydas helped, it would be a different story.

And, the main reason she proposed this, was because she knew his character. Being who he was, it was very likely he would accept her ideals and agree to help.

"Oh? That's easy. We can do it in my territory." Zaydas smiled: "Even if someone is against it, I want to see them try to do something in my territory~"

"Huh? I'll cut them in half if they provoke Zaydas-sama!" Shion, who was eating, stopped and looked up, speaking with total naturalness.

"Ufufu. Shion-san is so reliable~" Akeno laughed gracefully.

"Of course." Shion puffed out her chest: "I didn't get enough in the fight against Kokabiel, I can't wait to face someone stronger!"

When they heard that, it finally sank in how strong Shion really was. Although she seemed a bit silly at times and carefree, it didn't change the fact that she managed to fight one of the top leaders of the Fallen Angels and walk away without a single scratch.

"I will help too." Shizue said suddenly.

Zaydas looked at her and smiled.

She understood where that came from.

More than anyone else, she had the sense of duty of a hero. And Sona's wish was something very heroic in her opinion.

"I'll help too!"

Asia exclaimed, followed by Shuna.

From Asia's shadow, a graceful wolf emerged and with an elegant pose, spoke telepathically in everyone's mind: "If Asia-sama will help, I will help too."

Looking at the white wolf with golden details and a horn on her head, Sona felt an overwhelming pressure that took her breath away.

'Was something this terrifying hidden in the shadow of this sweet girl?' Sona was having a hard time believing it.

What she didn't know was that, in Zaydas's shadow, there were two more wolves with similar powers, and even a spider even more terrifying hidden in Shuna's shadow.

Even in Gasper's shadow, Hades, one of the wolf brothers named by Zaydas, was hiding in his shadow.

By the way, this reminded Zaydas that he still needed to take Hades to TSSDK. So far, Hades's power hadn't increased like Shadow and the rest. Most likely, he needed to go there to receive the 'gift' from the voice of the world.