Riser Phenex isn't a villain

Chapter 272: Tore

Riser was on the train with Ravel by his side. Naturally, they weren't alone as Rossweisse was there, talking with Ravel as they watched the scenery from the window of the train. The beauty of nature was present before them, but with the speed of the train, they were unable to enjoy it as everything changed so quickly.

Even though Azazel came to Sona's house to meet him, Riser didn't want to change his schedule and just went to the station, ignoring him.

Still, if Azazel wished to talk with him, he needed to follow him.

"Have you talked with your family, Rossweisse?"

Ravel couldn't help but ask.

"Not yet..." Rossweisse's voice became mixed. "I wonder what they will think..." She was fired from Odin's bodyguard and then became Riser's bodyguard. Everything happened too fast, like the speed of the train, which made her unable to show a proper reaction.

"They should be happy," Ravel answered. "After all, you become Onii-sama's bodyguard."

"That's true." Rossweisse nodded. After all, compared to becoming Odin's bodyguard, becoming Riser's bodyguard was much better, especially in terms of salary and benefits. Everything was great. The only problem was whether she could find a husband or not when she stayed at this job.

Still, Rossweisse subconsciously glanced at Riser, who was reading a book quietly before looking away with a blush.

Watching Rossweisse, who acted like a shy maiden, Ravel could only shake her head.

Still, their conversation ended when someone knocked on the door of their car.

Rossweisse also quickly entered her role as a bodyguard and asked, "Who is it?"

"It's me, Azazel."

Rossweisse, naturally, looked at Riser, who gave her a nod.

When Rossweisse opened the door, Azazel smiled and then apologized. "I am sorry for interrupting your holiday."

"If you have something to say, then just tell me."

"Sure, but..." Azazel subconsciously moved his eyes to Ravel and Rossweisse.

"Rossweisse-san, let's check the train together."

"Eh, ah?"

"Follow her, Rossweisse. Protect Ravel well."

"Yes, Riser-sama." Rossweisse nodded, then followed Ravel while glaring at Azazel.

"..."

Azazel's lips twitched, but he could only endure everything as it wasn't his first time being humiliated.

When the door closed, Riser didn't say anything and continued to read his book as if Azazel didn't exist.

However, Azazel didn't care much about Riser's attitude and said, "I want to tell you something."

"Don't build tension like in the drama. If you have something to say, say it immediately since you are wasting my time here, Azazel."

"How cold! Isn't our relationship good?" Azazel felt that Riser was too cold, which was different from how Riser acted when Riser conquered the Grigori.

"If you don't keep Vali by your side, then I won't act like this."

"Wh-What do you mean?" Azazel was startled.

"If that's all you want to say, then leave."

"Wait a moment!" Azazel took a deep breath and then said, "I found out that Ajuka was related to the killing of Sirzech." As he finished those words, he waited for Riser's expression, but unfortunately, he couldn't see anything.

"Is that so? What do you want me to do then?"

"That's..."

What did he want Riser to do?

Did Azazel want Riser to kill Ajuka?

Did Azazel wish for Riser to clear up the crime on Vali?

Riser wasn't sure what Azazel was planning, but so what?

"Don't you care about this?" Azazel frowned.

"Sirzech had died, and what's the use of making a fuss of it?"

"How could you say that?!"

Riser looked at Azazel, who was shaken, and asked, "Do you have proof?"

"That's..."

"You don't have one, right? If so, then congratulations, you have wasted my time."

However, even if there was proof that Ajuka was related to Sirzech's crime, what could it do?

Death had no use.

Moreover, Ajuka's position in the Underworld is important, and no one can change his position.

Except Riser himself.

Nevertheless, Riser felt that everything was so fishy, especially when Azazel came to him like this. It felt like he was being wrapped by an invisible thread that entangled himself, slowly trapping him without him realizing it. Yet, he decided to ignore it as he knew it wasn't the time to end everything. Moreover, by letting himself be trapped, he felt like he could take out everything that tried to take him down.

"I mean, don't you want to take Ajuka down?"

Azazel still asked.

"Why should I? Ajuka helped me to kill Sirzech. That's good, isn't it? Or do you think I like Sirzech or something? Are your eyes blind that you couldn't see what had happened at the Kuoh Academy before?"

"..."

Azazel was in a daze, clearly showing his disbelief when Riser didn't even act like a proper Lucifer, which Riser usually showed in front of everyone. Instead, Riser showed that he was happy and clearly might even have danced by Sirzech's death.

However—

"Have you talked about this to anyone else?" Riser suddenly asked.

Azazel was startled, but he shook his head. "No, you are the only one." Naturally, he didn't tell those who were related to Vali, as those individuals also knew this matter.

"Is that so? Then you might be careful, or else Ajuka might kill you."

"..."

Ajuka?

Wasn't it you who wished to kill me?

Being blatantly threatened like this, Azazel wasn't sure how to react, but he still had confidence that Riser wouldn't do something like that, especially—

"Come on! I am loyal to you! Grigori is yours, right? Won't you protect me?"

"Grigori aside, you are different, Azazel." Riser stared at Azazel and said, "If that's all, then leave."

"...."

Azazel was in shock as he realized that Riser had treated him as an enemy. There was no acting, disguise, or hypocrisy anymore. Riser had already labeled him as an enemy, and as Riser's enemy, he would be killed.

Azazel fell in silence as his entire body was wet due to his cold sweat.

Riser knew that when he became Lucifer, many thought that he had mellowed down, especially with his way of action when he often acted in hypocrisy. Many probably thought that he had lost his fangs, but like Sirzech, as he was in this position, he knew how important it was to act as if this was how everyone played politics.

While his power was enough to change everything, becoming a tyrant who controlled everything, he was too lazy to control the aftermath, and as long as no one provoked him, he wouldn't do anything.

However, Azazel was different.

Did Azazel think that he would be okay after all of this?

Riser didn't care anymore, and he just wanted to clear up everything!

His patience was at his limit, and he knew that something a surprise was coming for him. Whatever it be, he knew it would be dangerous, but even so, let the clown play.

"...is there really no turning back?"

"You should ask Ajuka that question instead of me, Azazel."

"...."

"Thank you."

Azazel then stood up and left slowly as if he had grown older for many years.

"Goodbye."

Riser's voice was quiet as he looked out the window without even looking at Azazel's back.

This is the last.

Riser closed his eyes as he returned to how he used to be since he didn't want Ravel and Rossweisse to notice anything.