DXD: The Awakening Of Phenex

**Pov Akeno:**

As Akeno briskly walked through the school corridors, her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. The unexpected encounter with Riser Phenex had left a profound mark—a mix of surprise and an intrigue that she couldn't shake.

Reflecting on the intensity of the kiss, her emotions oscillating between initial reluctance and momentary surrender, Akeno found herself in unfamiliar territory. Riser's dominant aura triggered reactions she barely understood, heightened by the bold slap on her rear still echoing in her consciousness.

Despite her usual confidence in her sexuality, Akeno was determined to keep this episode a secret. Rias didn't need to know about the events in the occult research club room.

With a still-pounding heart, Akeno continued until she found Rias in one of the school corridors. Approaching with a serious expression, she informed Rias of Riser Phenex's presence in the occult research club room.

Rias furrowed her brow, a mix of surprise and caution crossing her face. She immediately instructed Akeno to gather the other members of the Peerage, while she sought out Grayfia for the impending discussion with Riser.

Within minutes, the members of the Peerage assembled in the occult research club room, each wearing expressions of curiosity and alertness. Rias, leading the group, accompanied by Grayfia, added an air of authority to the meeting.

Upon entering the room, they were greeted by Riser Phenex, who offered a confident smile. Tension hung in the air as everyone prepared for what was to come. Rias, maintaining her usual composure, spoke, "Riser, what brings you here?"

**Pov Riser:**

Riser, with his casual posture, replied, "Just paying a visit, Rias. After all, we need to discuss some important matters, don't we?"

Rias shot a sharp look at Riser, her eyes gleaming with a mix of distrust and irritation. The other members of the Peerage remained in a corner of the room, attentive to the exchange between the heirs of the Phenex and Gremory houses. Akeno, still nervous after the events in the club room, began serving tea to Riser, maintaining her professional demeanor.

The atmosphere was tense as Rias, still calm, questioned, "What do you want, Riser? And why the sudden visit?"

Riser, provocatively smiling, responded, "Do I need a reason to visit my future wife?"

His taunting smile seemed to challenge Rias, and her response carried firmness. Rias declared, with a steady voice, "I'm not marrying you, Riser."

Issei, observing with a serious expression, intervened, "Rias won't marry you."

Turning to Issei, Riser paid attention to the system speaking in his mind.

System says: "Protagonist Issei Hyoudou detected. Current protagonist luck: 4650."

With a disdainful expression, Riser addressed Issei with an ironic smile, "Who's this low-class devil daring to interrupt our conversation, Rias?"

Rias, maintaining her composure, replied, "His name is Issei. He's the newest member of my Peerage."

Issei, undeterred by Riser's presence, confidently responded, "That's right, and I won't let anyone intimidate the Kaichou."

Riser, observing the scene with a subtle smile, cast a penetrating look at Issei after the provocation. With a gesture of his index finger, a small flame materialized and was shot toward Issei. Though not strong enough to cause serious harm, the flame hit Issei, making him collide with the wall.

Concerned, Rias exclaimed, "Issei!"

Before the situation could unfold, Yuuto and Koneko quickly positioned themselves in front of Issei, assuming a defensive stance. Content with the outcome of his provocation, Riser remained calm, savoring the momentary impact.

The room's temperature started dropping, a clear sign of Grayfia's intervention. Riser, turning his gaze to her, expressed dissatisfaction, "Grayfia, you did nothing when the low-class devil interrupted my conversation with Rias, but now you try to intimidate the heir of the Phenex House with your magic."

Grayfia, not losing her composure, replied, "Apologies, Riser-sama, but I had to intervene and steer the conversation to where it should be—about the marriage. Rias's father, Lord Zeoticus Gremory, had foreseen this, so he proposed a Rating Game between you and Rias to decide the marriage contract."

Riser, standing up with a confident smile, proposed, "Rias, let's do this. In two days, you and I will face each other. And to show how benevolent I am, I'll face you and your entire Peerage alone."

Rias, helping Issei to his feet, looked at Riser with determination, "You'll regret giving me that advantage, Riser."

Riser's smile remained, and he responded with a challenging aura, "We'll see about that."

As Riser walked away, the system echoed in his mind:

"-250 luck for the protagonist who was publicly humiliated."

Issei Hyoudou's current luck: 4400.

"+250 luck points for publicly humiliating the protagonist.

+100 luck for changing the plot."

**System Update**

**[Villain System]**

- **Name:** Riser Phenex

- **Strength:** 10

- **Speed:** 8

- **Magic:** 15

- **Luck Points:** 750

**Abilities:**

1. **Immortality**

2. **Fire**

3. **Chess Master Level**

4. **Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix**

5. **Mera Mera No Mi**

**Luck Lottery:**

- **Copper (100 luck points)**

- **Silver (200 luck points)**

- **Gold (300 luck points)**

**Items Acquired:**

**Protagonist's Luck:**

_**Issei Hyoudou (4400)**