The journey of dragon transformation starting from Demon Slayer

As the Demon King and the high-ranking officials of the underworld disappeared before his eyes, unlike at the beginning, Tatsumi now attracted the attention of everyone present.

"Sekiryuutei Tatsumi" was a phrase that the two demon kings had frequently uttered during the projection. And the boy who had just been arguing with Raiser was named Tatsumi.

Everyone had different looks in their eyes. The Grand Duke's princess Seekvaira-san seemed to have thought of something and looked at Tatsumi's back thoughtfully.

At this moment, Raiser lowered his head and muttered to himself, "I see... You are the 'King' 'Sekiryuutei'...?"

Raising his head slightly and looking at the figure standing not far away, Lesa squinted his eyes, a look of realization in his eyes.

He had heard of the "Second Holy Empire" that was cooperating with the Demon King of the Underworld. Although he often stayed at home and played "chess" with the people in his territory, he was not completely ignorant of the situation in the underworld.

I heard that the "Second Holy Empire" is a powerful country that has carried out many kinds of cooperation with the underworld, especially the people's livelihood industry, which has brought incredible impacts to the underworld.

After all, a country that fully focuses on the quality of life of its people is fundamentally different from an aristocratic society. Not only are the products cheap and good quality, but they are also very easy to use, which provides enough motivation for suppliers and importers in the underworld to force people to produce imitations or similar things. Otherwise, they will go bankrupt.

For businessmen, the word "bankruptcy" is too cruel, but from a side perspective, it is also a rare wave of business opportunities. Some media even reported that "stores in the underworld have awakened."

It can be said that the "Second Holy Empire" has driven the development of private enterprises in the underworld and captured the hearts of the vast number of demons.

The 'King' of the 'Second Holy Empire' is the 'Red Dragon Emperor'. In the past, Raiser had often heard such rumors, but he had no idea who the 'Red Dragon Emperor' was. He only knew that there was such a person.

Perhaps this was also related to the other party's actions. After all, the cooperation between the two sides was all beneficial to the people and had nothing to do with the nobles. He even thought that the so-called "Red Dragon Emperor" was nothing more than that, just a guy who got the "God-killing Tool" by chance and was worshipped by the fools.

However, now, the 'Red Dragon Emperor', whom he had always looked down upon in his heart, had actually intervened in the 'Ranking Game', and it had a high degree of overlap with his family business.

Once the news was released, he had no choice but to pay great attention to it. Even Rias's matter was thrown aside by Raiser.

"Hey! 'Sekiryuutei'! Since you have elixirs for 'physical strength' and 'magical power', you should also have 'healing' potions, right?" Leiser's expression had changed. He no longer looked like the villain he had at the beginning. Instead, he asked Tatsumi in a deep voice.

Tatsumi narrowed his eyes, his cross-shaped pupils flashing a strange light, and said with a curled mouth, "So what if there is? So what if there isn't?"

"Why don't you guess? If you guess right, I can make an exception and sell you a bottle of elixir to restore your spirit..."

Hearing such an ambiguous reply, Leiser first groaned in dissatisfaction, but his expression completely changed when he heard that there was a spiritual potion that could restore his spirit.

At this moment, Tatsumi turned around and looked at Rias gently, "Okay, Rias, I should go back to Sirzechs and the others..."

"I wanted to come and see you guys, but I didn't expect this to happen..."

Hearing this, Rias walked up to the boy and lowered her head obediently, with an inexplicable look on her face, "I'm sorry, Tatsumi... I was too proud..."

Tatsumi smiled and patted Rias' head. "Hehe, it's nothing, no need to apologize to me... I understand your thoughts..."

"Tazmi..."

"Rias..."

At the height of her passion, Rias raised her head, stood on tiptoe, closed her eyes and offered her sweet kiss.

Seeing the intimate interaction between the two, Laisa, who was fed with dog food, felt that this scene was something he had always dreamed of. However, it was getting further and further away from who he was now.

"It would be great if I was the one standing in front of Rias right now."

Such a thought came to his mind, but within a second, Leisa shook his head in self-mockery.

To be honest, he couldn't imagine such a scene right now.

Because from the past to now, his meetings with Rias basically ended in failure every time.

No matter how carefully he prepared, or how warm the atmosphere was, the final result was more or less the same, and he and Rias parted on bad terms.

The scene in memory and the scene before his eyes slowly overlapped, and the fire in Lesa's heart not only did not go out, but burned even more fiercely.

Raiser clenched his fists. "Hey! Sekiryuutei! Get away from Rias, you bastard!"

"I was here first. I'm Rias's fiancé!"

“No matter if it’s those big breasts or the beautiful red hair! The one standing opposite Rias right now should be me, Raiser Phoenix!”

"I will never admit defeat! You damned thieving 'Red Dragon Emperor'!!"

Raiser suddenly shouted like this, and upon hearing this analogy, Tatsumi's mouth twitched and his body stiffened for a moment.

The same thing happened to Rias across from him, her face couldn't get any redder.

Raiser's sister, Ravel, widened her eyes and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Brother! Big breasts and all! That's so rude!! This is a venue!!"

Raiser yelled, "But what I said is the truth! You know, I am Rias's fiancé! Do you know how much of a blow this scene is to me?! Ravel..."

Ravel was anxious and stomped her feet on the ground, "But you can't... Oh, this is so rude..."

Lesser frowned. "No matter what, I will teach this guy a lesson! Even if he is the King!"

"I'm going to win the game beautifully! Make Rias regret this!"

The conversation between the brother and sister made Tatsumi stop what he was doing, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, because at this time Rias was so shy that she turned into an ostrich.

After comforting Rias, Tatsumi sighed, "Raiser, it's a good thing to have fighting spirit... I thought you wouldn't dare to fight me after learning about my situation..."

Lesser snorted coldly, "Humph! How is that possible?! How many people dream of fighting a truly powerful person through legitimate channels! Not to mention that you are a dragon with a connection to the Phoenix! You are also the holder of the 'God-annihilating Tool' 'The Cage of the Red Dragon Emperor'!"

"I guess you are one of the strongest among all the 'Red Dragon Emperors'? Your murderous aura just now actually frightened me!!"

“But… I, Raiser, am the heir of the Phoenix name! How could I be deterred by such a small matter!!”

He now knew that Tatsumi was a big shot, and might even be on the same level as the Demon King. But he would not back down because of this, and instead, he was eager to try.

In the field of ranking games, he still has an advantage. Even if the opponent has similar experience, he is not a demon! It is impossible for him to have experienced the complete competition of "ranking games".

And if he could defeat the opponent, his name, Lesser Phoenix, might be able to spread to the so-called "Second Holy Empire", proving that the guy in front of him was nothing special.

Thinking of this, Lesser raised the corners of his mouth, showing a victorious gesture.

"I won't lose. It's better if you don't make a fool of yourself in the competition because of your poor use of the divine weapon!! 『Sekiryuutei』!"

"As far as I know, there hasn't been a good user of the Sekiryuutei's Gauntlet in a long time! I won't treat you differently just because you're a novice!"

"I will let Rias know that I am the man most suitable to be her fiancé!"

“If you lose, just leave Rias in disgrace...hahahahaha!!”

Rias was helpless, "Riser... you're still talking about the engagement. I just told you that the engagement is cancelled, right?! Can you please tone it down!!"

Raiser had a wicked smile on his face, "Hehe, I'm sorry, Rias! Until the news at home officially reaches my ears, I, Raiser Phoenix, will be your, Rias Gremory's, fiancé!"

"But you, Rias, you are my fiancée now. How can you stand with a strange man? I order you to get away from that guy! Come to me!"

"Not only do I want to touch your head, I also want to kiss you!!"

"Come over to me and let that guy witness the relationship between us!"

Veins bulged on Rias' temples, and her whole body was bursting with scarlet aura. It seemed that she was very angry.

"Leiser!! There is no love between you and me at all!"

"I've had enough of you. That's why I hate marrying you..."

Tatsumi, who knew what kind of person Raiza was, touched Rias's head and gently dissuaded her, "Okay, Rias, I'll smash his mouth in the game when the time comes... If you do it now, it will be even more problematic..."

Lesser laughed wildly, "Hmph, that's easy for you to say!! Just come at me! I will burn you and your followers to ashes with the fire of the Phoenix!"

Tatsumi's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but stare at Raiser and muttered, "It's better to kill Raiser now. Even if he is Phoenix, I can't stand it..."

"Ah! Don't be impulsive, Tatsumi! It will cause diplomatic problems!!"

Lesser staged a 1v2 pioneering feat in the venue, but given his rogue character, no one could have imagined that the other party was actually a demon noble from a traditional family.

It is worth mentioning that although the atmosphere at the scene seemed very tense, both parties tacitly did not resort to physical violence, but only kept verbally arguing with each other, which made the people in the venue watch this rare farce with a mixture of laughter and tears.

It was a bit noisy, but compared to those demons who would fight at the slightest provocation, this scene was still relatively good. At least it looked very interesting.

And before we knew it, a highly anticipated ranking game was quietly finalized. How could one not be excited about it?

On one side is a long-established "professional player", and on the other side is a "king" whose identity is unknown. Moreover, it is a duel between two legendary creatures, the "dragon" and the "phoenix". The title alone is enough to attract attention.

As a new generation, the term "ranking game" has been with them since the moment they were born and has become an indispensable part of their lives.

They are fascinated by it and throw themselves into it recklessly.

After arguing with the ruffian nobleman, Raiza, Tatsumi sighed as Rias pulled him aside.

"Then let's put the ranking game off until twenty days later. We will have a formal announcement then. Before that, I have to go to the Demon King to discuss cooperation..."

"I will handle the venue, press interviews, gaming and other matters at the same time..."

After saying that, Tatsumi touched Rias's face which had turned red due to excitement, then lowered his head and kissed the red hair on her forehead.

"We will meet with Gremory... Rias..."

"Yeah...see you then...Tatsumi..."

Under Rias' shy gaze, Tatsumi said hello to everyone and left.

With Tatsumi's departure, Rias became the center of attention at the gathering. Many of her peers, who were on good terms with her, gathered around her, curiously asking about information regarding the "Red Dragon Emperor" and gossip regarding the engagement.

When it came to the character of their fiancés, many of the unmarried but engaged demon ladies opened up their minds and started discussing it passionately. Even the young nobleman, Leiser, was criticized.

"This is the first time I've seen Rias-san's fiancé up close... How should I put it... He's a little different from the rumored nobleman of the Phoenix family..."

"I'm beginning to understand why Rias-san wants to break up with Raiser-san, even though she would put a woman's breast in her mouth..."

"Is my future partner going to be like that too? No, I need to investigate beforehand..."

"Hey! Rias! Can you tell us how you and the Sekiryuutei met?!"

"Um, Ms. Rias... If you have a chance, can you introduce me to him?! I just want to get to know that gentleman, nothing else..."

"..."

Feeling the enthusiasm of the noble ladies of her age, Rias stood in the middle of the crowd, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

On the other side, Leisa looked at the lively crowd and spoke to the relatives around him.

"Let's go too..."

After saying that, Leisa walked towards the outside of the venue, not paying any attention to the strange looks from others, as if he had not made any mistake at all.

Gradually, there were fewer and fewer people around. Walking in the wide corridor, Lesa's calm voice rang in the air.