Chapter 1: It Begins
[You have entered the Tutorial.]
[Welcome to The Gamer System, Rias Gremory.]
Rias Gremory blinked, her teal-blue eyes widening as translucent blue boxes suddenly materialised before her. The young devil had expected this day to be special—after all, receiving one's evil pieces was a momentous occasion for any young devil of noble birth. But this? This was something else entirely.
"What in the Underworld?" she whispered, reaching out to touch one of the floating screens. Her finger passed right through it, causing ripples like disturbed water.
[Status Window]
Name: Rias Gremory
Level: 13
Title: Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess
Race: Pure-blooded Devil
HP: 1,300/1,300
MP: 2,600/2,600
Power of Destruction: Intermediate
Skills:
Power of Destruction Mastery (Level 15)Devil Magic Affinity (Level 20)Noble Etiquette (Level 30)Leadership (Level 10)
The young devil princess sat on the edge of her luxurious bed, her crimson hair cascading around her as she tried to process what was happening. Today was supposed to be simple: receive her evil pieces, begin building her peerage, and continue down the path that had been laid out for her since birth, including her arranged marriage.
A bitter taste filled her mouth at that thought.
[New Quest Alert!]
Title: Breaking Fate's Chains
Description: You received your Evil Pieces and The Gamer System on your 13th birthday. Use these tools to change your predetermined future and forge your path.
Rewards:
Increased Independence, Greater Control Over Your Future, Special Skill: "Destiny Breaker"50,000 EXP
Failure: Remain bound by fate's chains. Reduced influence over personal choices
Accept? [Yes/No]
Rias's heart thundered in her chest as she read the quest description. Without hesitation, her finger pressed the [Yes] button.
[Quest Accepted!]
"Observe," she whispered, testing one of the basic commands she somehow inherently knew. A new window appeared, displaying information about her evil pieces, which sat in their elegant chess-piece case on her desk.
[Evil Pieces Set]
Quality: Superior
Status: Unbound
Special Trait: Enhanced Potential
Note: These pieces will resonate with their wielders' growth. The current limitation may be bypassed through the Gamer System.
A smile curved Rias's lips. Perhaps this was the advantage she needed—a way to grow stronger on her terms and gather allies who would stand with her as servants and faithful companions.
"System, show me my available commands," she said, her voice growing more confident.
[Basic Commands:]
StatusInventorySkillsQuestsPartyShopOptions
[Tutorial Quest Available!]
Learn the Basics
Reward: 1,000 EXP
Accept? [Yes/No]
Rias accepted the tutorial quest, her mind already racing with possibilities. The Power of Destruction was her birthright, but she could become so much more with this system. She could optimise her training, quantify her growth, and perhaps even discover new abilities no devil had ever possessed.
"Rias?" A knock at her door interrupted her thoughts. "The ceremony will begin soon."
"Coming, Mother!" she called back, quickly composing herself. As she stood, another notification appeared.
[New Skill Created!]
Acting (Level 1): You can maintain composure and present yourself as others expect.
Current bonus: +1% to Charisma when maintaining appearances
She almost laughed. Even the system seemed to understand the complexities of the noble devil society.
As she walked toward her door, Rias made a silent vow. She would use this gift—this game-changing power—to reshape her destiny. The arranged marriage to Riser Phenex? The predetermined path of a noble devil? All of it was now just another challenge to overcome.
[Through making a determined decision, your WIS has increased by 1!]
The young devil princess straightened her shoulders, a new fire burning in her eyes. Let the game begin.
The ceremony hall of the Gremory mansion gleamed with magical light, its high ceilings and ornate columns casting long shadows across the gathered devils. Rias stood before the assembled nobles, her crimson hair a beacon against the traditional black ceremony robes.
[Quest Alert!]
Special Event: Evil Pieces Awakening Ceremony
Objective: Successfully bond with your Evil Pieces while maintaining noble dignity
Reward:
Evil Pieces Mastery Skill 5,000 EXP
Failure: Reduced standing among the noble society, delayed piece activation
"Observe," she whispered, her eyes scanning the crowd.
[Lord Gremory]
Level: ???
Relationship: Father
Mood: Proud but concerned
[Venelana Gremory]
Level: ???
Relationship: Mother
Mood: Expectant
[Sirzechs Lucifer]
Level: ???
Relationship: Brother
Mood: Protective, Amused
The presence of her brother, one of the Four Great Satans, added weight to the ceremony. But more interesting were the new numbers and stats she could see floating above everyone's heads. Knowledge truly was power; now she could access information nobody else could see.
Lord Gremory stepped forward, holding the ornate box containing her evil pieces. "Rias Gremory, heir to the House of Gremory, do you accept these evil pieces and the responsibility they represent?"
[Speech Check Available!]
Difficulty: Medium
Success: +500 EXP, Increased family approval
Failure: Minor reputation loss
Rias took a deep breath, channelling her natural charisma and newly acquired Acting skills. "I, Rias Gremory, accept these pieces and vow to use them with wisdom and strength, for the glory of the House of Gremory and the advancement of devil-kind."
[Speech Check Success!]
[Acting has increased to Level 2!]
The evil pieces began to glow as they were presented to her. But as Rias reached for them, she noticed something different—something only she could see.
[Evil Pieces are resonating with The Gamer System!]
[New Feature Unlocked: Piece Enhancement]
Each piece can now gain experience and level up independently
Current Enhancement Capacity: 10%
Her eyes widened slightly, but she maintained her composed expression. This was unprecedented—evil pieces that could grow stronger alongside their wielder? The possibilities were staggering.
As her fingers touched the first piece—the Queen—a rush of information flooded her mind.
[Evil Piece Status Window]
Queen Piece
Level: 1
Enhancement: 0/100
Special Traits:
Potential for Unique Evolution Resonance with Wielder's Growth
Current Power Multiplier: 10x
"The pieces accept you," Lord Gremory announced as each chess piece glowed with a crimson light matching Rias's hair. "Rise, young King, and begin your journey."
[Title Earned: Young King]
+10% to Leadership Skills
+5% to Peerage Bond Strength
As Rias rose, holding her evil pieces close, multiple notifications appeared rapidly.
[Quest Complete!]
Evil Pieces Awakening Ceremony
Rewards claimed:
Evil Pieces Mastery Skill (Level 1)5,000 EXP
[Level Up!]
You are now Level 14
All stats increased by 2
New Skill Point available
[New Skill Tree Unlocked!]
King's Authority
Peerage Management, Evil Piece Enhancement, Royal Presence
The ceremony continued with congratulations and formal pleasantries, but Rias's mind was already racing ahead. With this system, she could train herself and her future peerage in ways no other devil could. She could optimise their growth and potential and perhaps even discover combinations and powers that had never been seen before.
More importantly, she now had quantifiable ways to measure and increase her strength. The arranged marriage to Riser Phenex loomed in her future, but now she had hope—real, measurable hope—of becoming strong enough to challenge that fate.
As the celebration wound down and Rias returned to her chambers, she opened her status window again.
[Status Window]
Name: Rias Gremory
Level: 14
Title: Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess, Young King
Race: Pure-blooded Devil
HP: 1,400/1,400
MP: 2,800/2,800
Power of Destruction: Intermediate
Skills:
Power of Destruction Mastery (Level 15)Devil Magic Affinity (Level 20)Noble Etiquette (Level 30)Leadership (Level 11)Acting (Level 2)Evil Pieces Mastery (Level 1)
Available Skill Points: 1
Available Stat Points: 5
"System, show me the skill tree for Evil Pieces Mastery."
[Evil Pieces Mastery Skill Tree]
Level 1: Basic Piece Control
Level 5: Enhanced Piece Resonance
Level 10: Piece Evolution Insight
Level 15: Multiple Piece Synchronisation
Level 20: Royal Authority
Level 25: ???
Rias smiled as she reviewed the potential growth paths. This was just the beginning. With the gamer system, she could turn these next few years into a focused training arc, preparing herself and her future peerage for whatever challenges lay ahead.
She opened her window and gazed out at the crimson sky of the Underworld. Somewhere out there were the perfect members for her peerage—unique individuals who would help her challenge the fate others had written for her.
[New Quest Alert!]
Title: Building the Perfect Peerage
Description: Gather unique and influential individuals to form a peerage that defies expectations
Time Limit: 4 years
Rewards:
Unique Peerage Synergy Skills Special Title: "Fate-Defying King"100,000 EXP
Accept? [Yes/No]
Rias pressed [Yes] without hesitation. The game was on, and she intended to win.
"Watch out, Riser," she whispered to the crimson sky. "By the time we meet again, I'll be playing on a different level."
[Through making a bold declaration, your CHA has increased by 1!]
[Quest Progress Updated: Breaking Fate's Chains - 5% Complete]
The young devil princess turned away from the window, her mind plotting training schedules and potential recruitment strategies. With the gamer system, every interaction was an opportunity for growth, every challenge a chance to gain experience, and every decision a step toward changing her fate.
The path ahead would be difficult, but now she had the tools to measure her progress and the means to exceed her limits. Rias Gremory, the Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess, was about to start playing life on New Game Plus.
[Tutorial Complete!]
[The Real Game Begins Now...]