Riser Phenex isn't a villain

Chapter 193: Meeting of Three Factions

Chapter 193: Meeting of Three Factions

When the devils saw Sirzech was killed, they were in despair, but when Riser came, their hope rekindled, and they were joyous, thinking that there was hope for their race.

Still, the fallen angel armies felt conflicted as they saw their new boss. Nevertheless, they had to admit he was powerful, and their resistance was meaningless in front of his might, so they knew it was their fate to be conquered by him.

If there was something happy about being conquered by him, it was the fact those who had a relationship with the devils didn't need to hide their relationship anymore.

Moreover, Riser had never come after they had attacked them.

In other words, Riser never had any intention to make them his slaves and just left them alone, which they felt great relief about.

Nevertheless, those fallen angels who still didn't have a good impression and even wished to fight Riser back by using the power of Vali and the others had to give up since even Vali, who could kill Sirzech, decided to run away when he noticed him.

What about them?

If they made him angry, they could only die.

Yet, the angel group was definitely the one that startled the most.

If they fought now, would they be able to win?

Such a doubt appeared within their minds.

Michael, who was the leader of the angel that was present at that moment, was in a complicated mood as he saw how strong Riser was. Even though he had learned how strong Riser was and watched his video, watching him with his own eyes was different.

Yet, Michael also felt his entire body was tense as he didn't know what would happen in these three factions' meetings. Sirzech, the initiator and the leader of the devil, had died.

However, the leader of the angel and the fallen angel was okay.

If the devil didn't have a suspicion, Michael would be surprised, and this was the problem as he knew that facing Riser, he didn't have the confidence to win, or rather, he thought that he and his angel would be destroyed the moment Riser attacked them.

Yet, Michael also wasn't sure what to do as his opponent was from the Phenex House, who was famous for their immortality.

Could his attack even kill him?

Moreover, with the aura emitted from Riser, Michael could feel the moment he made a move, he would be burnt. It was also due to this that he decided not to do anything, fixing the misunderstanding, and, if possible... he wished for peace to happen, especially when Vali Lucifer was still living.

If Vali could kill Sirzech, he could also kill all the important angels in heaven, right?

Michael didn't wish for such a future.

Yet, the thing that Michael was glad for was the fact he had given Durandal to Xenovia, who was the knight of Sona, Riser's wife, so with this kindness, Riser's impression of heaven definitely wasn't bad, right?

Nevertheless, among all of them, the calmest definitely was Azazel. After all, the Grigori had fallen on the hand of Riser, so Riser wouldn't do anything to him and all the fallen angels, right?

Yet, this gave Azazel a moment of thought, thinking that something was suspicious, especially when Vali killed Sirzech. Even though the fact Vali killed Sirzech didn't change, why did Vali do it?

Azazel had never felt animosity, such animosity, where Vali wished to kill Sirzech the moment they met!

Moreover, Sirzech had saved Vai that day.

The last thing trait that wouldn't appear in Vali was definitely ungratefulness. When someone treated him kindly, he would also treat the other kindly, yet Vali killed Sirzech.

Was Vali angry due to Sirzech occupying the position of Lucifer?

Was there a different reason that Azazel didn't know?

—or...

Azazel glanced at Riser but quickly lowered his head when Riser's eyes happened to meet him. His heart was beating so fast, and he was terrified as he thought that Riser was about to kill him, but he knew that it was just his imagination. He had such a thought due to his guilty consequences as he doubted Riser was the one who caused everything.

To be honest, it was impossible for Riser to threaten Vali or even ask him to kill Sirzech.

Even if Riser somehow got his hands on Vali's weakness, was Vali someone who would lower his head to his opponent?

As the descendant of the Lucifer and the holder of the White Dragon Emperor, Vali's pride was above everyone.

The thought of Vali bowing down to Riser had never crossed Azazel's head at all.

Yet, what was wrong with this unsettling feeling?

However, at this moment, Azazel could only bury this feeling as he knew it was impossible to predict the development of the meeting among the three factions.

"Are you okay, Sona?"

"Dear."

Sona hugged Riser tightly as he arrived and felt at ease due to his presence.

"It's okay. I am here."

He softly caressed her hair as if she was the most precious treasure. Then, as he tapped the ground, the gust of gentle wind spread, and everyone could feel that their bodies were healed.

Serafall, Sona, Sona's peerages, Rias, and every devil except for Issei were healed by Riser.

While the women and some of the men seemed to feel jealous of Sona, the devils were happy as they felt they were full of energy due to Riser's ability.

Yet, whether it was the fallen angels or the angels, they felt tense as their energies were consumed previously, so when the devils recovered their stamina, healed, and returned to their optimum state, they felt restless.

However, no one dared to say anything since Riser was there.

The moment they talked, they knew that Riser might think of him as a member of the "Khaos Brigade."

No, the moment they showed hostility, they would be like others, burnt into ashes together.

Nevertheless, it felt weird when Issei, who had always troubled him, didn't say anything. Yet, at this moment, he was unable to talk, and he even lost his voice as he just stared at Sirzech, who had died in disbelief.

"No-No way..."

Until now, Issei was still unable to believe that Sirzech, who had been kind and believed him, had died.

Yet, the reality was like this.

"There is no way that you will die. Come on. Wake up, okay? Don't scare me like this. Please wake up..."

Grayfia was still in denial as she was unable to believe that her husband had died. She kept pouring all the "Phenex Tears" she could find into Sirzech's cold body. However, it was meaningless. While the "Phenex Tears" was powerful, it couldn't revive the death. Moreover, even if it could connect the cut limb, it couldn't regrow the lost limb.

Sirzech's heart was crushed by Vali, and his head was beheaded from his neck.

With such injuries, the "Phenex Tears" were meaningless.

As for Asia? She was already exhausted as she had poured all of her energy into healing Sirzech, yet everything was meaningless.

Yet, if Issei didn't make trouble, he wouldn't be Issei.

"Th-That's right! Phe-Phenex Tears! The-There is him now! Wi-With the Phenex Tears, Sirzech-sama should be okay now!"

"....."

Issei should learn not to talk.

Nevertheless, due to all the punishments he received, Issei no longer dared to call Riser a "Grilled Chicken," especially when he had lost his protector.

Riser glanced at Issei but said nothing as Issei's time hadn't arrived yet.

Yet this glance was enough to shut Issei up.

However, it was different from Grayfia.

Grayfia would do anything to save her husband, and even if she knew it was meaningless, she would keep trying.

"Ri-Riser-sama, please save my husband. Please give him your "Phenex Tears." Please save him!"

"Sorry, I can't."

Riser's answer was calm, but Grayfia was unable to accept it.

"Why!? Is it because you hate him?! Is it because you two are enemies?! Is that why you don't want to heal him?!"

Grayfia suddenly went on hysterically as she suddenly got angry and put all the blame on Riser.

Due to her loud voice, everyone heard it, and their expression changed slightly, but Riser's answer was as calm as ever.

"Please look at your husband. He is dead. Even though "Phenex Tears" is known as a special elixir that can heal all, it can't revive the death."

Yes, the Phenex Tears weren't omnipotent after all.

If Phenex Tears could revive someone, would its price be just that much?

However, this wasn't the end, as Riser needed to put this woman in her place, considering her accusation would damage him.

"Instead of asking if the "Phenex Tears," where were you when your husband was killed? Were you by his side and did nothing? Weren't you known as the strongest "Queen"? Then, why did you let your husband die?"

Riser didn't care about Grayfia's feelings and directly poured salt on her wounds.

"I... I... I...."

Grayfia was unable to say anything as she gripped her hair crazily as she thought everything was her fault, thinking the death of her husband was all due to her mistake.

Riser was about to give a finishing blow, but Rias suddenly stepped in.

"Riser, please... forgive my sister-in-law."

Rias lowered her head and apologized.

"...."

Riser stared at Rias for a moment and said, "Watch her carefully, Rias."

"I will."

Riser could feel that Rias had grown more mature due to this incident, yet what did it have to do with him?

Moreover, if he didn't say anything back then, due to Grayfia's words, he would become the sinner, so there was no need for him to give mercy.

Still, this was far from the end, as he still needed to handle the conclusions of the three factions' meeting.