"..."
Reading and watching all the reports, records, and evidence of the dirty secrets between the high-class devils toward the Rating Game, including the death of his cousin, Diehauser Bellial, remained silent, for he wasn't sure how long. He felt disillusioned and also angry since something that he had believed and loved so much had become a dirty game for those at the top to make money!
How dare they?!
The sacred game that he had given his everything to was tarnished, yet, even so, he knew that he couldn't carelessly move since this problem involved various famous families, and if he made the wrong move, he knew that he would bring his family to ruin.
Yet, even so, he couldn't handle his anger, and he wanted to expose everything!
Still, without a doubt, his act would have been quite childish if Masa had known what Diehauser's thoughts were. The best way to handle this was to ignore everything and just act as usual. At the same time, if he used this as a way to blackmail those noble families who were involved in this problem, he could blackmail them and make the territory of his family and the people on his territory more prosperous, and when Diehauser grew even stronger, he could clean up the Rating Game and those who dirty it as he wished later.
Unfortunately, Diehauser wasn't calm, and he believed in his feelings more, yet even so, he wasn't stupid.
Even if he knew that the Rating Game was being manipulated and used as a tool to make money by those noble families, what could he do?
If he said something carelessly, he knew that he wouldn't be the one who would defeat them. No, they would be the ones who brought him down. Even his cousin could be framed and killed to keep everything under the wraps, so despite his status as a "Champion," he knew well that as long as he caused trouble, he could be framed, too, killed, and then become a criminal.
Yes, he was powerful, and with his power, it could be said that he could gain the position of the Four Great Satans, yet at the same time, he also knew that he wasn't invincible, especially when his opponent wasn't alone.
More importantly, he knew well that he was alone in this struggle. No one would help him, whether it was his servants, family, or anything, if they knew what he planned to do. He was sure that they would tell him not to do anything, as they knew well that no good result would come from it.
The feudalism in the devil society was strong, and the family where one was born would determine everything.
The fact that Issei was a servant of Rias despite being the Red Dragon Emperor never changed, and no matter how high his position could climb, he definitely couldn't become the true ruler of the devil. Instead, at best, he would only become a tool of the devils, especially for those who were at the top to maintain their rule.
As for those who were at the bottom, Issei didn't care since he had a comfortable life, and he would do anything to erase those who threatened his peaceful life.
Regardless of the problem of Issei aside, Diehauser tried to think of a way to solve his problem. After all, unlike in the original, where he gained the help of Rivezim and the terrorist organization, he could punish and clear up all the termites that dirtied the Rating Game; this time, he was alone, and he couldn't fight with just himself, so he needed help.
The Great King Faction?
Definitely not, since most of the termites came from this organization.
The Four Great Satans?
It was the same since Diehauser could imagine that they would tell him to be patient for the stability of the Underworld. Yes, the attack of the Khaos Brigade on Kuoh Town during the meeting of the three factions was known by everyone, and he knew well how critical this situation was, especially when the dangers that were faced by the supernatural world still existed, considering that the members of the Khaos Brigade weren't fully erased.
At this moment, instead of the Rating Game, he should be thinking of the overall situation, yet... yet... the anger in his heart couldn't be calmed down!
He definitely couldn't let go of all of them, and this feeling of having to hold everything was just too uncomfortable!
So, he knew well that there was only one thing that he could do.
"Masa Vapula..."
Yes, he knew well that he had to meet Masa. Instead of believing in the members of the Great King Factions or the Four Great Satans, he believed in Masa more.
Why did he think so?
It was because Masa was young, and he also hadn't even joined the Rating Game, which made him clear from all the deceit and ugliness of this game.
Moreover, if Masa decided to play the Rating Game, Diehauer was sure that those termites would try to include Masa in their dirty game so all of them could make money peacefully.
"No, I can't let that happen!'
Once again, Diehauer had to meet Masa, since if Masa joined this dirty game, then everything couldn't be controlled!
And he knew that his fate would be hopeless.
Yes, Masa might have just finished his battle against the Great Red, the strongest being, but as he had come out unscathed and lived well, resting in Kuoh Town, Diehauser thought that it was a perfect chance to meet. More importantly, as his cousin died in Kuoh Town, he could use that as an excuse to meet Masa.
As he kept thinking, all the ideas continued to pour out, and he couldn't stop, so he hurriedly prepared himself to go to Kuoh Town to meet the strongest devil that was ever born in this universe!
Masa Vapula!
Meanwhile, Masa, who had just come out, rested in his room in Sona's house. No one bothered him, especially when he had just finished his battle. Yet, without a doubt, he knew that he had grown stronger, and to fully digest the Great Red, he needed time.
Still—
"How many times did I die?"
It was impossible for him to fight this battle unscathed, and if there was a reason why he could come out alive, it was all due to his special ability, which allowed him to reincarnate no matter how many times as long as another Masa existed.
Still, with this, he knew that nothing could stop him anymore, and he had become the strongest being.
His peaceful life came, and he could enjoy his time with his women.
As for the rest, he decided to ignore them for a bit as he was exhausted, and frankly, those supernatural beings were lazier than he was and holed up in their own world, so as long as they didn't do anything, he wouldn't do anything.
But what if they did something?
Well, was there a need to answer that question?
Still, while many were busy taking care of the aftermath of the battle, Masa thought to recount what had happened after the battles and counted his gains, yet when he tried to do so, he noticed the presence of a girl with long black hair and a gothic dress, staring at him blankly.
"...you are?"
"Ophis."
"....."
Taking a deep breath, Masa asked, "What are you doing here, Ophis?"
"I want to defeat you."
"....."
Blinking his eyes, he lay on his bed and thought that he was dreaming.