Phenex-Sitri Mansion – Kuoh
The afternoon sun caressed the facade of the luxurious, newly built mansion of Riser and Sona. After the confrontation with Freed and recent events, Riser allowed himself a moment of peace, lost in thought in the main hall.
“System.”
[Vilin System]
Name: Riser Phenex
Strength: 25
Speed: 23
Magic: 40
Luck Points: 800
Abilities: Chess Master Level // Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix // Mera Mera no Mi // Haoshoku Haki // Vermillion Cn Magic // Rokushiki
Acquired Items:
1. Bdes of Chaos
2. Duel Card (Death)
3. Summoning Card – Gold Level
Protagonist’s Luck:
Issei Hyoudou (2500)
After Freed’s death, the system had rewarded him with +200 luck points. Satisfied, Riser decided to test the lottery once more.
Gold Ticket 1: No reward.
Gold Ticket 2: Duel Card – Death Dimension
Gold Ticket 3: No reward.
Gold Ticket 4: Summoning Card – Gold Level
‘The duel card will be useful… but wasting it on someone like Issei would be an insult to the card itself.’
With a cold smile, he shelved the idea. The right moment would come.
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Kuoh Streets – Sona’s Return
Sona’s group walked back from school in a lighthearted mood. Smiles, ughter, and comments about the day filled the journey.
Momo, ever curious, turned to the group’s leader.
“Kaichou… are you happy with your marriage?”
Tsubaki coughed discreetly, trying to cut off the question, but Sona answered naturally:
“Of course I am. Riser and I have learned to understand each other. It’s not a fairy tale, but it’s real.”
Momo grinned mischievously.
“And Tsubaki-san, as queen… she gets to spend some time with him, right?”
“Tch, Momo-chan!” Tsubaki blushed visibly.
Sona gave a soft ugh.
“Don’t worry, Tsubaki. She’s just teasing. But yes, if you ever want to, Riser wouldn’t refuse.”
Momo’s eyes widened.
“So… he could choose me as a lover too?”
“Exactly,” Sona replied calmly.
The rest of the Peerage remained silent—some in shock, others with evident curiosity.
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Mansion Entrance
Riser awaited his wife’s arrival with an affable smile. As Sona crossed the gates, he greeted her with a kiss on the hand. The other girls in the Peerage dispersed, heading to their rooms or the living room.
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Couple’s Bedroom
Later, alone, Riser flipped through documents for the upcoming Rating Game while Sona watched him.
“Are you really training for the game?”
Her question was gentle but carried weight.
Riser closed the file and smiled.
“Of course I am. I’m not just strategy. I want to be at my peak for both of us.”
Sona caressed his face with affection.
“I just want you to take care of yourself. Sometimes it feels like you’re overburdening yourself.”
He held her hand firmly and lied with sweet sincerity:
“I’m fine. All this is for us.”
The mood softened. Kisses were exchanged. Silences were filled with warmth and intimacy.
After a kiss, Sona broke the calm with a question.
“Tomorrow, Rias wants to talk. She’s trying to rebuild our friendship… What do you think?”
Riser looked into her eyes.
“If it makes you happy, go. I don’t want you to break bonds because of me. I’ll be here, supporting you.”
“Thank you for understanding. Even with everything that’s happened, you’re… surprisingly reasonable.”
“You’re my priority, Sona. Between you and anyone else, my choice will always be you.”
Her smile widened.
“I’ve noticed our Peerages barely interact. We should gather everyone someday.”
“Agreed. By the way, I need to get to know your queen better.”
Sona shot him a mock-jealous look.
“I hope when we’re together, you’re not thinking about Tsubaki.”
Riser ughed lightly.
“With you, Sona, everyone else is just a detail.”
She kissed him by surprise. A soft touch, but full of emotion.
“I even think all the girls in my Peerage want you…”
“Coincidentally, I want them all too.”
And before she could react, he pulled her into another kiss—deeper, more intimate.
