Riser Phenex isn't a villain

Chapter 362: While many are smart, some are stupid

The press conference of the "Rating Game" between Sona and Sairaorg was all smooth. There were no teasing questions or rude questions, and all of them were satisfied with the straightforward answers given by Sona and Sairaorg that would give them everything in this "Rating Game."

As for why this happened, it was naturally due to the fact that the press conference happened at the headquarters of the media company owned by the Phenex House.

As Riser's wife, it would be a shame if Sona didn't use the power of her husband, right?

Sairaorg also didn't mind this since he had practically nothing. He might be the heir to the "Bael House" in the name, but as expected, no one supported him. Whether it was his father or ancestor who didn't like him much as he didn't inherit the power of the destruction of the "Bael House."

Still, Sairaorg was on the rise, especially when he showed his worth during the "Rating Game." All the opponents he had fought were defeated easily, and even the new heir of the Glasya-Labolas House, Zephyrdor, became frightened and lost his will to fight anymore after being defeated by Sairaorg.

It was also for this reason that Iryuka became the new heir of the Glasya-Labolas House.

However, this matter had nothing to do with him.

It was good that Sairaorg was able to show his worth by using his own power.

Still, as Riser had said before, the world was only kind to those who were strong. If Sairaorg could show his power, then there was no doubt that he would be revered. No matter how strong he was, as long as Sairaorg didn't reach his level... no, it should be the level of Ajuka and Sirzech, it would be impossible for him to become a Maou.

As for the new head of the Bael House?

Riser was afraid that no matter how strong Sairaorg was, it was impossible for him to become one, especially when his head wasn't that good.

Like Issei Hyoudou, whose great point was only his pervertness, Sairaorg's great point was only his physical ability. While Sairaorg had tried to work hard in other areas, the result was limited.

Riser knew that this was a bit rude, but the reality was this.

Frankly, even though no one said anything, no one thought that Sairaorg would win. Not because Sona was strong but because there was just no point in winning this match for Sairaorg.

Instead, if Sairaorg gave up this match, there was no doubt that it would bring him more benefit.

Riser was sure that the others would ask Sairaorg to do so, yet Sairaorg was Sairaorg.

After their previous conversation, there was no hesitation from Sairaorg, and Sona also didn't wish to win because of the influence of her husband and an older sister.

Yet, there was no doubt that, with their current power, it was impossible for them to gain the pureness of a match that they sought after.

Losing her on this "Rating Game" wasn't a shame; these were probably the words that Sairaorg heard as his "Rating Game" with Sona became closer and closer.

Watching Sairaorg, Riser somehow reminded him of himself as he had also deliberately lost two "Rating Games" in the beginning, but now? Even if he didn't do anything, the family he had lost directly killed those two people who had lost, and even their peerage members. His losing records were also erased, and it made his record on the "Rating Game" become perfect.

Still, even if he didn't do anything, those who had lost would do something, as they didn't want their Lucifer's name to be tarnished.

Bedeze Abaddon and Roygun Belphegor were the same, and they were definitely involved in the death of those he had lost before, as losing to Lucifer was far better than being lost to no-name devils.

Under the interests of many, one could only bow down.

Yet, whether Sona or Sairaorg were still young, they didn't know the adult world.

While Riser wanted to protect Sona from how reality works, he also knew that he needed to teach her since she wanted to prove herself. Still, if his wife was Rias in the original, he somehow could imagine how naive Rias would be.

Yet, as Rias had grown up, she knew how cold the world could be, and even if she was present at the press conference of the "Rating Game" between Sona and Sairaorg, she didn't think too much.

This might seem like a normal match, but Rias could imagine how much pressure Sairaorg took on this match, which made her glad that she had retired early. Previously, she was stupid for paying attention to the winning or losing between her and Sona; after all, she realized the "Rating Game" was nothing but just a game.

As it was a game, why should you get serious?

If there was something that Rias wished to do, it was to get Riser's child since she just wanted to take care of him now.

Soon, the press conference ended without any trouble, unlike when in the original, where Sairaorg's opponent was Issei, who was being teased by the reporters for getting stronger by sucking nipples.

Everyone was then prepared to go back and get ready to write the articles as there was no doubt the match between Sona and Sairaorg would be a great appetizer before the match between Riser and the champion of the Rating Game, Diehauser Bellial.

Still, when the press conference ended, Sairaorg didn't go back immediately but went to Riser and greeted him politely. "Lucifer-sama."

"Sairaorg." Riser nodded. "You don't need to worry. Use your everything since I hope this match can be a pure match."

"Thank you, Lucifer-sama." Sairaorg felt that he wanted to cry as Riser had been gentle to him. Except for his mother, Riser was the only one who had been kind to him, so even if he lost to Sona, he didn't mind as Sona was Riser's wife, but then, since Riser had said so, he also felt relief.

Still, was this a feeling of having a father?

Even if Riser wasn't his father, Sairaorg felt like Riser was one.

They talked for a while before Sairaorg and his group left since they needed to prepare for their match.

Only Rias stared strangely at her cousin, Sairaorg.

"What's wrong?" Riser asked curiously.

"I wonder... did he know that?" Rias looked at Riser since she knew the ambiguous relationship between him and Misla, Sairaorg's mother.

"...no."

"He won't get angry, though."

"Really?"

"I think he thinks of you like his father."

"...."

Riser looked at Sona speechlessly and said, "Do your best."

"Thanks." Sona smiled and said, "I will win."

"That's my wife."

Hugging his wife, Riser asked, "By the way, who is the commentator of the "Rating Game"? Serafall?"

"No way." Sona shook her head. "If Onee-chan is the commentator, then it will be partial."

"Then?"

"It's the champion and the leader of the fallen angel, Baraqiel."

"Oh." Riser only raised his brows, but he didn't say anything. "Then, let's go back."

"Okay."

With that, they only needed to wait for the "Rating Game" to start, but then, as the day of the match came, before the "Rating Game" happened, the MC and the commentators expressed their opinions toward this match.

"As expected, I can't watch this exciting match! What do you two think?"

As usual, it was Naud Gamigin who was the MC, but before Baraqiel talked about his opinion of this match, Diehauser said, "I just hope that this match can be pure and fair."

"..."

At that moment, everyone was silent.