Corvus` personal cabinet. The day of the Rating Game.

Corvus was sitting in his usual chair, casually sipping tea, looking like he isn`t even worried for a thing, while the rest of his Peerage were also minding their own business somewhere in the mansion, with only Esdeath being present, standing right behind Corvus` back. Raynare, Kalawarner and Mittelt were glancing with a mild surprise in between them all. They had expected them to be far more… focused, seeing how they were about to go into what essentially was an all-out battle against a member of House of Phenex, but instead of seeing even the slightest hint of worrying, they looked like nothing was even happening. Rias and her own Peerage were on the edge, with Rias pacing around the room right before Corvus` and Millicas` eyes, while Sirzechs was reading a comedic detective story, occasionally letting out a chuckle or two, while Grayfia was away, arranging things for the Rating Game. Katerea was also away on some urgent business on Corvus` behalf, seeing how he was unable to attend today. And as for Ravel, she looked a worried as one could be, even though Asia was trying her best to cheer her up.

Corvus put down the cup, looking with a small irritation at pacing Rias, deciding to stop her movements.

"Rias, could you please stop this pacing around? At this rate you`ll walk a hole in my floor and I much rather prefer it being in one piece, seeing how it cost quite a sum to build it." Corvus said and Rias has stopped pacing around, glaring right at him.

"How can you be so damned…"

"Language, Rias." Sirzechs reminded his younger sister of Millicas` presence in the room.

"I mean, just how in the world are you so calm?!" Rias shouted at Corvinus, while he raised a single brow at her. "You are about to go up against one of the strongest Young Devils with a Peerage that hasn`t lost a single Rating Game, while you haven`t even participated in any and have absolutely no experience in playing one whatsoever. Just how are you even planning on winning against Riser, anyway?"

"My, I`m touched at your concern for my skin, Rias. Keep that up and I might just start consider you to be more than just a waste of space and air." Corvus joked a little, making Rias fume at him. "No, but seriously, why are you so concerned? I mean, your daddy and mommy already got you out of the marriage with that guy and there is no way that House of Phenex is going to gain back any of their previous riches and influence, so there is no way you are going to be sold out to them. No offence to your situation, Lady Ravel." Corvus received a nod from Ravel, easing her a little. "And as for this little Rating Game thing, I just never gotten around playing it, especially seeing how I am an officially recognized Satan Class Devil, which pretty much makes it pretty pointless for me to even play that thing to begin with." Rias scoffed at him.

"A Satan Class? You?! Do you even know just what it takes to be even considered for receiving such title?" Rias looked at Corvus. "You hardly even strike me as a High Class, much less Head of House of Lucifuge. Just what kind of proof do you have to be called a Satan Class Devil anyway?"

"Actually, Rias, Corvus really is a Satan Class Devil, the youngest one to be recognized by all Four Great Devil Kings, though I had little to no say in choosing." Sirzechs noted out, as he put away his book. "If you are so curious about how powerful my son really is, then here is a free fact just for you, Rias: Corvus here is the single Devil alive to ever defeat my wife, one on one, only using their mutually shared bloodline power. And that was 2 years ago."

Rias` mouth was wide open at the realization of what her older brother had told her. Corvus… had defeated his own mother, Grayfia Lucifuge, who is recognized as not just the Strongest Queen of the Underworld, but second strongest woman in the entire Devil`s Race, with only Serafall Leviathan surpassing Grayfia by a very small margin. Hell, those two had battled each other over the position of Leviathan and Grayfia lost, but only because, as some of the rumors state, she herself wasn't all that invested in the fight, so it is speculated that she allowed Serafall to have victory and title of Leviathan. And now Rias finds out that Corvus has bested Grayfia before he gained the status of a recognized Satan Class. And not only that, Corvus has just been stated to have bested Grayfia through usage of their own unique bloodline power. A single unique power that is said to surpass even Power of Destruction of House of Bael and Power of Worthless of Belial. If this is true, then Riser has issued a challenge to one of the Top 10 Strongest Devils in History, no less. That also explains why Corvus is so darn calm and seemingly doesn`t even care that he is about to fight in a Rating Game against a seemingly immortal enemy. As Rias managed to collect her thoughts, she looked at Corvus and simply asked.

"Be honest with me: just how much power do you truly have?" She simply asked him.

"Enough to kill the population of Kuoh, you, Sona and all of your servants in a matter of 10 seconds and without even lifting a finger." Corvus simply replied. "And if you are wondering just how much exactly firepower I have, there here is something for you: I`ve been considered for the position of Leviathan since I was 18 years old, and, as you know, to be considered as a next Leviathan, you should have at least the similar amount of power as the current one. And from what Serafall has told me, had she and I were to engage each other in combat, chances are I would beat her in a battle. But, while I guess I would`ve done good in a position of a Leviathan, there is but one singular disadvantage to that whole thing that compels me to refuse the position and I am sure you know that downside."

"So, aside from being one of the strongest Devils in existence, you are also a horny dog that mounts all that he sees, aren`t you?" Now it was Kiba that decided to speak up, which immediately drew to him a cold collective glare of Sirzechs, Esdeath, Raynare and Ravel. "And to think, that you are now a Prince and a Head of House of Lucifuge…"

"Charming, while I don`t really care much for your life, I still advice you to think first with your head before you speak up." Corvus gave Kiba a free advice. "Because right now you`ve managed to aggravate not only the Strongest Devil in all Existence, aka my dad here, but from the amount of cold chill I`m feeling with a back of my head indicates that my Queen has also didn`t like those words of yours. And last time that happened, I had to remodel this entire wing, and it was a pain in the neck to do it, along with quite a costly endeavor, especially finding all these rare books here. So, while you are in my house, don`t aggravate me, as it aggravates my family here and that leads to huge repair bills. Besides, do you really think that something like that even fazes me? I am well aware that I have a harem here and all girls here are the most precious people I have in my life. You can go ahead and insult me, since I don`t give a damn, but if you even think about insulting one of them, then believe me: there is nothing that will stop me from annihilating you from the existence." Corvus made his threat to Kiba loud and clear, just in time when he saw the white circle of his mother open up and teleport her in the cabinet. "Well, looks like it`s time." Grayfia appeared in the room and spoke up in her more official voice.

"Corvus, the Rating Game between you and Riser Phenex shall commence shortly. This Rating Game is a officially recognized one and will be observed by Devils, including the Great Devil Kings." Grayfia turned around and saw her husband and Millicas. "Sirzechs, Lord Ajuka was wondering if you will be attending this Game, seeing how this is our son`s first official Rating Game."

"Grayfia, have I forgot to mention that we`ve been invited by Yasaka and Kunou to a dinner in Kyoto?" Sirzechs reminded his wife, who nodded. "I wouldn`t want to be late to it, especially seeing how it is our daughter-in-law that has invited us. And I do mean us, as Yasaka was most insistent that you come as well. And as for the Rating Game, Ajuka should be able to handle things just marvelous."

"Well, seeing how it is our daughter-in-law and her mother, I suppose I have little choice now." Grayfia said in a bit of carefree tone, giving her younger son a warming smile, before turning to Corvus. "By the way, Corvus, Lord Riser has insisted that Lady Ravel was released from your care and sent to him. She is his Bishop and a member of his Peerage."

"Wow, he makes it sound like I`ve taken her captive." Corvus turned his head to Ravel and addressed her. "Lady Ravel, the choice is fully yours. If you wish to participate, I won`t hold it against you and I promise to you that I will avoid conflict with you on a battlefield, but if you desire to stay here or simply to observe the Rating Game, I am sure that I will be able to negotiate a deal with him on your behalf."

"I… Thank you, Lord Corvus." Ravel nodded to him with a small smile. "I would much rather stay here, as… I don`t feel safe, being in a company of my older brother right now."

"I understand you and you are free to remain here for as long as you wish." Corvus turned to his mother. "Tell Riser that Lady Ravel has refused to come along and that if he tried to force her, I will consider this as an insult and attack upon my own persona. However, as a compensation for the loss of his trusted Bishop, in order to even the playing ground, I will not use any of my Evil Pieces, save for my Queen in this little Rating Game. I am sure that he`ll find these terms agreeable."

"Aren`t you being a bit too overconfident in your powers?" Rias asked him honestly. "With just a Queen, what can you do against 14 members of his Peerage?"

"Me and Esdeath?" Corvus looked at his Queen with a bit a carefree expression. "Well, I could just sit back, sip tea and allow Esdeath to destroy them all in a matter of seconds. But, seeing how that arrogant fool has insulted my future wife and a mother of our child, barged in here like it was his place and dared to raise a hand against his own little sister, I feel a very strong urge to take matters into my own hands and make him pay for all of that."

"Sounds to me like you aren`t going to hold back in this one." Esdeath noted out, as Corvus rose up from his seat and unstrapped his two swords and instead, put his covered one on his back. "You are going to use it? Corvus, don`t think that this is an overkill? I mean, you only ever used this sword about 8 times before and only one creature had survived it`s strike, and that was Crom Chruach. If you use this sword, chances are that the battle dimension itself will collapse into nothing."

"Hold on, just what kind of a sword is that?" Kiba now was interested, hearing this.

"One that was entrusted into my hands by Shinto Gods personally. Their most powerful sword, second only to Kusanagi no Tsurugi. The blade that was once broken and shattered, but was rebuilt by Takemikazuchi himself, to be once more wielded by Gods. However, instead, this sword has favored me and that is why I now carry it." Corvus simply explained to Kiba, who was trying to find out what sword exactly that was. "And what Esdeath has just stated is also true. In all my time wielding this sword, I only ever used 8 times, and one of those times was when I battled the previous Red Dragon Emperor. But, today I`m using it not because I have to, no." Corvus fixed his eyes on his mother and father. "Today, I`m making a statement to all Devils of Underworld. Go, inform Riser about the conditions and let the Game commence." Grayfia nodded to that and teleported away to make an offering.

"Lord Corvus, I understand that my brother has offended you and I am truly grateful for your kindness, but what you are doing here… I simply can`t grasp at how will you be able to defeat my brother." Ravel Phenex said to him, who merely smiled to her.

"Lady Ravel, if there is one thing that is the absolute truth in this world, then it`s that all is mortal and shall wither away." Corvus simply said philosophically. "And as for your brother, trust me, I could`ve destroyed easily killed him on the day he had insulted my fiancée Kunou and the only thing that prevented me from doing that is the fact that I would only make things worse for my mother and I much rather would like her not getting into trouble on my accord." Corvus turned to his father. "Speaking of problems, when are going to have mother to resign from services to House of Gremory? I know that she is workaholic and all, but I doubt that she enjoys serving Zeoticus and Venelana after all that has happened."

"Oh she`ll be retiring from there after this little Game of yours." Sirzechs informed him. "And I am also thinking of placing her in charge of this particular place, seeing how she is absolutely determined to work as a head maid and your staff here could use some stern commanding presence."

"You just want her to be here just so could have an excuse to escape from your duties as a Lucifer, don`t you?" Corvus sent his dad a knowing smirk.

"Well, that`s only a welcomed bonus." Sirzechs simply said, as he looked at Millicas. "Alright, Millicas, I believe it`s time for us to go and visit Yasaka and Kunou. We can`t be late, now can we?"

"Okay, but I really wanted to see big brother`s first Rating Game." Millicas said in somewhat disappointed tone of voice.

"Millicas, trust me, there won`t be anything interesting for you to see." Corvus assured his little brother. "I myself will be more afraid with falling asleep out of boredom. Tell you what, how about after I am done with the flaming chicken, you and me team up in Gundam Online and show our old man what it means to be a real Gundam pilot, eh?"

"Sure!" Millicas said in excitement, while grinning at their father.

"Aren`t you two being a little overconfident? After all, not even Ajuka can beat my Duel Guardian Gundam." Sirzechs reminded them with a smile.

"Yeah, but you haven`t seen our new machines, dad." Corvus replied. "Trust me: we`ll beat you this time."

"Heh, we`ll see about that." Sirzechs simply said, casting his personal teleportation circle and going with his son.

"We should be on our way too." Esdeath created her own circle with Corvus stepping in its bounds and speaking up.

"Alright. Raynare, Kalawarner, Mittelt, we`ll be back in a bit, so make sure to prep up some snacks for me and the rest of the group, including yourself. I don`t want us to watch 7th Season of Game of Thrones on empty stomachs." Corvus warned them, as he disappeared with Esdeath, leaving the room, while Raynare and her friends also went to get the snacks.

Rating Game Arena. Underworld.

A second later and Corvus and Esdeath were already on standing on arena, looking around them and seeing about a hundred or so meters how Riser Phenex had gathered his own Peerage and was already preparing for a fight. Corvus looked at his Peerage with his Tengu Eyes and after examined their powers, let out a loud laugh, before speaking up.

"Man, this is gonna be even easier than I first thought it would be." Corvus simply stated, as he turned to Esdeath. "I first thought that I would have to go at them with a quarter of my full power, but with that kind of power, even a tenth would be overkill."

"You`ve decided to make it overkill when you brought this thing along." Esdeath reminded, looking at the sword that Corvus was already gripping and bringing around. "You sure you don`t want me to deal with this trash? It wouldn`t take all that long for me to beat them into nothing, you know."

"Oh, I do, love." Corvus responded, as his hand gripped the handle of his long sword. "But, as I`ve said it, this is personal. And much like Lannisters, Lucifuge pay their debts."

"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, on this Rating Game. I am your host, Ajuka Beelzebub, shall oversee this completion as it`s referee and judge." Spoke up a regal voice of Lord Beelzebub. "Today, we have a Rating Game, which has been challenged by Lord Riser Phenex of the disgraced House Phenex. His opponent is the Head of House of Lucifuge and our Great Devil King Lucifer`s firstborn son, Corvinus Lucifuge. This is the first Rating Game for him. Now, let`s examine the combatants more closely, before we can begin this Rating Game. Also, in accordance to an agreement between Prince Corvinus and Riser Phenex, Riser Phenex`s Bishop Ravel Phenex shall not participate in the game, in exchange for Prince Corvinus` Peerage, with the exception for his Queen, not partaking in this Game either."

Meanwhile, in the private lounge of Arena.

"A whole Peerage in exchange for a single Bishop? He is either incredibly bold or incredibly stupid, or both at the same time." Lord Julius Sitri stated, as he looked at Corvus` calm face. "Still, I can`t help but feel like this young man is more than he lets out."

"I wouldn`t call him stupid, Lord Sitri." Diehauser Belial spoke, sitting close to him. "I`ve known Corvus for many years now and never had I seen him do something irrational or stupid. And besides, the level at which Riser and his Peerage are is nothing, when compared to Corvinus` power. Trust me; he has earned his status as a Satan Class. He is one of those characters that you most certainly do not want to piss off."

"You speak as if you yourself wouldn`t want to fight him, Diehauser." Sairaorg Bael commented, as he looked at Head of Lucifuge Clan. "I don`t know about you, but I feel like testing out if the rumors about him being as strong as one of the Great Devil Kings are true or mere exaggeration."

"Sairaorg, you will not challenge my grandson." Zekram Bael simply commanded him. "And I prohibit you to even think about it, for your own safety and health."

"Lord Zekram, the way you speak of Corvus is as if you yourself fear his power." Zeoticus spoke up, in a bit of an irritated tone. "He has always been nothing more than a failure for Houses of Gremory and Bael, having not inherited even a tenth of Rias` potential or whatsoever…"

"Indeed, father. You`ve always been kind to Corvus, but even you have to face the facts that he is not worthy of your praises." Venelana spoke up. "Especially with him allying himself with that beast of a whore and…"

"Venelana, another word of Corvus` fiancée, and I`ll personally see to it that Corvus knows of it." Zekram said to her, turning back to his great-grandson. "Both of you have always despised the boy because of him not inheriting my Power of Destruction, while you should`ve been honored and proud of him, for his devotion of Gremory`s traditions and customs, as well as for his accomplishments at such a young age. Not even a hundred years old and he is already this generations strongest Devil and the first Satan Class in two hundred years, as well as the youngest. And if either of you think that without Power of Destruction he is weak, than you are even greater fools than I first believed you to be." Zekram simply stated, as he turned to the screen and listened to the host of this Game begin telling about Corvus` power.

"Corvinus Lucifuge, formerly of House of Gremory, may be a newcomer in Rating Games, but he is no fresh youth without any experience or powers." Lord Ajuka showed the board of Corvinus` powers and skills to the viewers and combatants. "Level of Demonic Powers: Satan Level. Level of Physical Prowess: Satan Level. Mastery of Lightning Element: God Level. Mastery of Wind Element: Low Satan Level. Mastery of Fire Element: God Level, access to Black Flames of Amaterasu and abilities of God Kagatsuchi. Mastery of Senjutsu: Sage Level, equal to Satan Level. Mastery of Youjutsu: Sage Level. Mastery of Swordsmanship: Satan Level. Clan Powers: Power of Dark Projection of House of Gremory and Power of Abyss from Houses of Lucifer and Lucifuge. Both powers are in God Level, with an access to a True Form. Total level of power of Corvinus Lucifuge: Great Satan King Level."

At hearing this, the entire public went silent as they had not expected to see someone of such a young age to possess such ridiculous level of power. Most of the Young Devils simply paled at seeing someone who wasn`t even the oldest among them possess the raw power and abilities that could turn the entire armies to ashes with even half of these specs. None of them would even stand a chance in a direct fight with him. And even their parents and Heads of the Clans wouldn`t even be able to defeat him. And while Venelana and Zeoticus were fuming with anger and loathing, Zekram simply let out an amused and satisfied smile.

Unlike his foolish daughter and her idiot of a husband, he has never held any animosity against the boy, even if he didn`t inherit his powers like Rias and Sirzechs did. No, it was beneath him to mistreat him, especially given the fact how the boy had suffered in his childhood, being kidnapped and made into a toy of Old Satan Faction. He was among the very first to being the search for him, not waiting for Sirzechs to call upon him, as he did. All the Houses had been looking for the child, and House of Bael was among those that looked with most ferocity and vigor, with Zekram personally seeking the boy, alongside Akagami, his old friend and another grandfather of Corvus. When they`ve discovered where the child had been, they`ve rushed to Japan, slaughtering all that had even the slightest part in his grandson`s torments and agony. And when he found the boy, even powerful Zekram Bael couldn`t help but widen his eyes with tears, as Corvus had been mutilated to the point that it was almost impossible to think of him as a boy, especially considering that those bloody bastards have not just tortured him mentally and physically, they`ve went as far as to put a curse of rapid aging on him, for their own sick amusement.

And by the time they`ve arrived. Corvus was no child of 6, but a man of 237 years of old, according to Ajuka Beelzebub. Sirzechs and Grayfia had lifted the curse, but they could no longer have their boy back and so Corvus had decided to stay in Kyoto and train their, only seldom coming to Underworld and always in disguise of illusion, as to make sure that people didn`t know of his real age. It was a good thing that he had stopped using the illusion once he came of age of 18, as there was no need for it. Still, any child would`ve been broken, but not Corvus, as he accepted this and adapted, made the best of it all and very soon, he has become one of the most powerful and influential Devils in all of Underworld, with even Zekram Bael considering him as nothing short of one of the main pillars of power of Liberal Party of Devils. And as for his powers… Had he chosen to pursuit the path of his father, Corvus would`ve ruled the Underworld already, but instead, he chose his own path, something that Zekram respect the man for. And he already knew that this fight is over.

Back in the Arena.

"Now, does any of the combatants wishes to surrender?" Lord Ajuka had asked, with no reply coming. "As you all wish. May the Game commence!" And with that being said, Riser simply sent out all of his Pawns right at Corvus and Esdeath, without even giving them any tactical orders whatsoever.

"Has that idiot even heard what Ajuka just said about your level of power?" Esdeath questioned, seeing how Riser`s Pawns were closing on them. "I mean, you would have to be dumb as hell to even consider going up against you."

"If I were to guess, he is either desperate, too cocky or simply thinks that all this was nothing more but a ruse, deployed by myself through possibly bribing Ajuka." Corvus simply said, as Riser`s pawns were closing on him for an attack at 15 meters mark. "Oh well, doesn`t matter now." Corvus simply said, as the shrouds on his blade were dispersing, revealing it`s full beauty to the world.

It`s blade was long and wider than typical Japanese nodachi, but it was like that. The blade was silver, with wave patterns covering it, while the handle and tsuba were as well of silver like metal, with Corvus taking the sword to the right with a blunt side pointed towards the strike. As Riser`s pawns reached the 5 meters mark, Corvus flipped the blade to a sharp side and made a quick swing of it, making a half-round swing, seemingly striking the air. But, when the blade reached to it`s end, all of Riser`s Pawns were immediately sent out in the air, crying out of pure agony and anguish, as their bodies slammed in the walls and they disappeared in a glow. Corvus simply looked down at his blade and spoke up.

"Sorry I had to bring you out for this, Totsuka, but I thought that you would make the right impression on them." Corvus said it to his sword, the legendary Divine Sword of Susanoo that had slayed Yamata no Orochi, Totsuka no Tsurugi.

"Lord Riser: 8 Pawns, retired." Lord Ajuka announced.

In the private lounge.

The public was agape at what they had seen: a single weak swing of a sword, and all 8 of Riser`s Pawns were taken out without much of trouble. But what impressed them even more was the weapon that Corvus held in his arms.

"Wait… Is that Totsuka no Tsurugi?!" Zeoticus pointed at the blade. "The Divine Sword of Susanoo that had been broken when he struck it at Kusanagi no Tsurugi, but also the one that had killed Yamata no Orochi?! How in the bloody world does this boy has this weapon?!"

"Apparently, Shinto Gods had reforged Totsuka and given it to Corvus as a sign of good will and friendship between them." Lord Julius commented. "Still, to be able wield possibly the second strongest sword with a Divine Element so easily, especially being a Devil… I take back what I had said of Corvinus earlier."

"How is it even possible for him to even stand in Totsuka`s presence? That sword should be melting his skin by being just in a hundred yard radius, but Corvus holds it like it is nothing." Sairaorg questioned.

"Corvus has received favor of Amaterasu, as her friend, loyal companion and, if rumors are correct, possible husband, in form of her blessings, being able to wield such weapon and even use her personal flames." Diehauser explained. "Plus, I heard that Totsuka itself favors Corvus far more than Susanoo these days."

Back to Arena.

"Alright, I guess I`ll be going to greet his other companions." Corvus said, as he placed Totsuka on his shoulder. "Want me to bring you a souvenir, Esdeath?"

"Nah, I`m cool." She simply said, making herself a throne of ice and sitting down in it. "I`ll just sit back and enjoy the show while it lasts."

Corvus simply chuckled, as he began to walk right towards the remaining enemies, without increasing or decreasing the speed of his feet. He could already see the look of fear on Riser`s face, as he ordered his Knights and Rooks to go right at him, with Knight running right ahead towards him, with their cheap copies of real swords swung right towards him. Corvus would`ve commended their bravery, had it not been a pure madness from his point of view, to charge so right ahead towards the man that has been trained by World`s Strongest Swordsman. He didn`t even need to use his enhanced senses to see how they`ve surrounded him and charge right at him, intending to cut him down from two sides at the same time.

"What a drag… Can`t you be any slower?" Corvus asked rhetorically, as the two Knights closed in on him and… cut right through each other with their weapons, while Corvus was well on his way towards Riser`s rooks.

"Riser Phenex: 2 Knights, retired." Ajuka Beelzebub said, as Riser`s Rooks were closing on him with a full intent to punch the life out of Corvus.

Only Corvus was in no mood to trade blows with them, as he simply raised his left hand and pointed it at the Rooks. And right as he did so, a wave of pure and utter darkness rushed right out of his palm, splitting into two and moving swiftly towards the two Rooks. And as it moved, the tiles of arena`s floor seemingly disappeared, leaving a trail of seeming nothingness. When the waves of darkness reached to Rooks, they were immediately eliminated, as the Rating Game system already estimated that they were defeated.

"Riser Phenex: 2 Rooks, retired."

Corvus simply smirked, as his Power of Abyss was as strong as ever. While he had never inherited his father`s Power of Destruction, he did inherit his mother`s Clan Power, Power of Abyss, the power that devours all that it comes in contact with, without leaving any trace in the world. The Power of Original Lucifer himself, passed down to his daughter Grayfia and from her to her son Corvus. This Power had almost nothing to counter it, only someone who was stronger than the caster could hold his own against the Hand of Abyss, and considering Corvus` level of power, there were very, very few who could do so. And Riser Phenex was most certainly not one of them.

Corvus simply continued walking, until he suddenly gotten engulfed in a whole volley of powerful explosions, which continued for at least two minutes, until there was absolutely nothing left. Yubelluna, who located a few dozen meters above arena, smirked as she looked at her work, before speaking up.

"Who`s tough now?" She asked no one in particular.

"I don`t know. You tell me." Suddenly came a response from her left, making her turn her head and see Corvus, unharmed and not even dusted, floating without wings right a meter away from her. "Also, if you are gonna try and blow me up again, better try something along the lines of Megumin`s Explosion Spell, `cause that little smock you just did was so bad, that not even low-budget TV garbage show would even want to buy it for special effects. Oh, and by the way, Laser Circus." Out of Corvus` left palm went four laser rays made of pure lightning, which pierced Yubelluna`s body and made her retire.

"Riser Phenex: Queen and 1 Bishop, retired." Lord Ajuka announced, as Riser`s last piece left him out of sheer fear, while Corvus merely descended down onto the ground, standing just a few meters away separating them.

"Well, you look at that, a flaming chicken that is about to roasted to the black." Corvus simply said, as he put his sword on his back. "I have to say, Riser: you are by far the dumbest idiot that has ever challenged me to a fight. Especially with that weak group as your Peerage, which are simply horribly pathetic. No seriously, I would`ve whipped the floor with them when I was my younger brother`s age. Heck, Millicas would`ve ended them in a under a minute and still have time to drink his afternoon tea. But… While I am utterly disappointed with the capabilities of your Peerage, I am going to compensate that with what I am going to do with you." Corvus let out let out a low laugh as he casted a silencing spell on Riser, making it impossible for him to say any word, leaving him only with screaming and whimpering in fear. "Oh, don`t you even think that I`ll let you retire after everything you have done. And not just with me or my fiancée, but also to the others. I`ve made some research, you see, and it turns out that you`ve been a very, very bad boy. And do you know what they do with such bad boys as you are?" Twenty red circles were created around Riser Phenex` entire body, as he paled in utter shock and terror. "They get what they deserve." Corvus said, as 40 spiked chains went right out of the circles, piercing Riser`s body in practically every area and going right through the flesh and bones on the inside, twisting around and wrapping around his limbs, while he screamed in absolute and utter agony, unable to even believe that such pain was possible.

"Oh, did it hurt you? Poor Riser, it must be an utter agony, to be pierced in each and every place all at once, from your balls to liver and spine." Corvus said in mocked sympathy to Riser. "Well, I would know, seeing how Old Satan Faction has done that and a lot more and a lot worse to me when I was 6. And I`ve remembered every single torture those fuckers have put me through quite well. But, unlike you, I didn`t have any regenerating factor, so the only way I survived, was through sheer willpower and my tormentors` wishes to prolong my sufferings. Now then, this is just the first punishment I`ve got for you, and this is for being a pedophile." Corvus snapped his fingers, and his chains immediately ripped apart Riser`s limbs from his body, followed by his screams of agony and making his limbless body fall on to the floor and begin recovering.

"And this one is for being a repeated rapist." Next snap, and Riser`s torso was pierced by 30 projected spears from above, left, right and below, pierced his healed up body and tore out of the flesh, tearing the entire body apart, as the screams of agony continued, only to be brought back together.

"Alright, next up is one of my favorites: molesting and abusing your younger sister!" Corvus said with anger and fury, as Dark Projected Chains of Abyss spread out around his body and limbs, bringing Riser up in the air and then crushing his internal organs and bones with an unprecedented pressure, leaving him as nothing more but a meat bag with shattered muscles and bones.

"Now then, do you remember what you have said to my fiancée back in that ORC of Rias`, when you`ve all but raped her with your eyes in front of everyone? Do you remember, just how deeply she was wounded, when you told her about what your dumb shits for parents have said about Ravel and me getting married? No?" Corvus asked of him, as Riser nodded rapidly, as his injuries were once again healed. "Oh, you do remember. Good, good. Because for that, what you said, for hurting my fiancée, my Soul and Heart… I shall end you the same way as you have planned to end me." And as Corvus had said it, he brought up his palm towards Riser Phenex, and out of there, flew multiple streams of black fire, all getting on Riser`s limbs, skin and waist and burning him alive, as he once more screamed in utter anguish and agony, being consumed by all-devouring and inextinguishable Black Flames of Amaterasu, whose powers was only rivaled by the Inferno Flames of Ddraig and no Phoenix or any other Fire Element creature could survive them.

And Riser was no exception, as slowly and agonizingly painfully, Black Flames were eating him away, making their way to his head. Corvus watched as the man suffered before him as he was slowly but surely dying away. It would`ve been so easy to destroy him… But Corvus had a whole different idea in his mind. He didn`t need to kill Riser, no. He wanted to break him. And he did it. With a simple wave of his hand, Black Flames were gone, as well as the silencing spell, allowing for Riser to shout out the words.

"I RETIRE! PLEASE, SPARE ME! I BEG FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS FOR WHAT I DID AND SAID! I WILL NEVER EVEN THINK ABOUT DOING ANYTHING LIKE THAT! MY SERVANTS, ALL I HAVE- IS YOURS!" He shouted to Corvus, who merely shook his head.

"No, I don`t need anything from a shit like you." Corvus simply said, as he kneeled down in front of him and whispered in his ear. "But, if you ever go back to your old ways, or I find out that you`ve been commiting crimes or I even hear your name come up in any light, I shall find you, wherever you are. And when I do, then you will learn the meaning of true pain." Corvus promised him, as he allowed Riser to retire freely.

"Riser Phenex has retired. Winner is Corvinus Lucifuge!" Lord Ajuka announced to the public.

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