Chapter 27: The Arrival of Grayfia 

As opposed to Lucius' silence, the atmosphere around Rias was lively.

Seeing her beloved Koneko become someone else's possession, Rias couldn't hold back her tears. She lunged forward and tightly hugged Koneko, as if she were a mother giving away her daughter in marriage, offering her sincere parting words.

"Koneko! If Lucius is too strict with you, remember to come back and complain to me!"

"Understood, President." Koneko nodded lightly.

Though she knew she would never do so, she was still touched by Rias' words.

"That's enough, Rias."

Lucius gently pulled Rias away from Koneko.

"Rias, do you know that your excessive pampering of your peerage members is exactly why they haven't shown much progress?"

"Huh? I don't get it at all."

"Lucius, what's wrong with caring for one's peerage? You should know that the Gremory family is known for being sentimental! Loving our peerage members is our tradition!"

Rias countered his argument with conviction.

"Oh? So, does that mean your brother also spoils his peerage members in the same way?"

"..."

Lucius brought up Sirzechs, and Rias found herself unable to refute him.

"Rias, taking care of your peerage means helping them grow, making them stronger, and nurturing their minds to mature. That is what it truly means to care for them."

Lucius sighed.

If he had the kind of peerage Rias did, he would have already obliterated Riser Phoenix by now instead of being stuck in such a passive position.

"Whoosh!~"

A teleportation magic circle lit up.

A tall silver-haired maid stepped through the portal, her presence exuding an air of elegance and authority.

"Rias-sama, Lucius-sama is correct."

"Taking care of one's peerage is the responsibility of the King, but it seems you've been too indulgent with yours."

"Grayfia?!"

Rias' crimson eyes widened slightly. Was Grayfia saying the same thing?

"Grayfia..."

Lucius turned slightly to get a better look at this renowned Queen of the Underworld.

Grayfia Lucifuge—the wife and Queen of the current Lucifer, Sirzechs, and Rias' sister-in-law.

During the civil war of the Underworld, she fought alongside Sirzechs, forging an unbreakable bond between them.

After the war, she betrayed the original Lucifer bloodline she once served and became the Queen of the new Lucifer, Sirzechs.

When the position of the new Four Great Satans was being decided, Grayfia was a strong candidate for a seat.

However, since Sirzechs was already certain to become one of the Four Satans, and Grayfia herself preferred to serve rather than rule, Serafall Leviathan ultimately became one of the Four Great Satans in her stead.

Lucius had to admit, if Serafall was a playful yet seductive Demon Lord, then Grayfia was the perfect embodiment of both dignity and allure.

Grayfia's silver-gray hair was tied in twin tails draping over her chest, with another long ponytail cascading down her back.

Even with a conservative maid outfit, she couldn't conceal her explosive mature beauty.

Beneath her long skirt, her black-silk-clad legs rested elegantly in high heels, and her suspender stockings remained hidden under the fabric of her dress.

This combination of modest yet subtly alluring attire fully demonstrated Grayfia's hidden passionate nature beneath her calm exterior.

In the original story, Grayfia once momentarily let go of her restraint after getting drunk, revealing her hidden warmth.

However, under normal circumstances, she was still the composed and capable Queen of the Underworld.

Thinking about this, Lucius cast an appraisal skill on her.

There was no need for him to waste appraisal attempts on opponents below the Satan level since he had absolute confidence in dealing with them.

But someone as formidable as Grayfia was worth gathering intelligence on.

[Name: Grayfia Lucifuge (♀)]

[Level: ??? (Level exceeds Host by 100+, cannot be viewed.)]

[Attribute Evaluation: ??? (Level exceeds Host by 100+, cannot be viewed.)]

[Overall Rating: A+ Tier Deity.]

**[Summary: Her Power of Annihilation and Devil Bloodline have been refined to their pinnacle, undergoing a sublimation process, allowing her to surpass the limits of her demonic origins. She has reached a transcendent level even among the Devil race, capable of competing against the top ten deities in the world.

Apart from her Power of Annihilation, she has also awakened formidable dimensional abilities, enabling her to teleport freely without needing spells or magic formations, bypassing all spatial restrictions.]**

(Note: Grayfia will be included in the story. Sirzechs has evolved due to Lucius' interference and no longer counts as a living being.)

"Deity-level! Just like Serafall, Grayfia has also surpassed the limits of a Devil!"

"Wait... If Grayfia's power has evolved beyond expectations, does that mean Sirzechs has undergone similar changes?"

Lucius frowned, feeling a headache coming on.

That crimson-haired Satan had always given him an elusive feeling.

With Grayfia speaking up, Rias instantly deflated.

"Fine, I get it, Grayfia. I'll try to focus on my peerage's growth."

Rias pouted as she finally relented.

"Good. I hope you remember your words, Rias-sama."

"What matters is not what you say, but what you do."

Having said her piece, Grayfia didn't even glance at Rias again. Instead, she walked directly toward Lucius.

The silver-haired queen slightly bowed, her red lips parting slightly.

"Lucius-sama, I am here to assess your strength."

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