After several rounds of drinks and a full meal,
the new group members had completely integrated by now, and the atmosphere was much more harmonious.
"Everyone, would you like to go for a stroll?"
Rias suggested.
"Is that okay?!"
Hestia said in surprise.
The gods of the blue ribbon world are all very bored. Although Hestia is a shut-in... I mean, the Goddess of the Hearth, after a long time, she inevitably feels bored.
Now that she could come to a Other World and see its civilization, she couldn't help but feel a bit happy.
"Of course."
Rias smiled and said, "Although the Castlevania has just been completed, it has a vitality that other cities lack. I believe you'll like it."
Everyone stood up and followed Rias outside.
Opening the door, the sunlight shone down.
Clear blue water and sky, the cries of seagulls, and Crimson's beautiful butterflies dancing in the air—it looked like a paradise on earth.
"This is the Castlevania?!"
Kuro Usagi said in surprise.
"Yes, I built this."
Rias nodded.
"A god-made city, I see."
Hestia nodded understandingly.
Walking along the road, there were devils with their families everywhere, each face filled with hope for the future.
Maidservants like the ones before, but now wearing the uniforms of the Guard, were patrolling the city.
Others were dressed like clerical staff, constantly arranging living quarters for the devils who had brought their families.
Upon meeting Rias, they bowed slightly and only resumed their work after she had passed.
"That person just now... must be the Lord."
"That's right, the one who brought us hope..."
"That dazzling red hair and elegant temperament—only those two lords of the Gremory Family could possess such an aura."
"I really hope this child can serve that lord in the future."
"There will definitely be a chance. For the child and for us, there will definitely be a chance."
"Demon King above, thank you, Lord Rias, for the hope you've given us."
Noisy voices drifted over; people everywhere were discussing Rias.
"You're quite popular here."
Hestia couldn't help but look at Rias.
"Surprising, isn't it?"
Rias smiled and said, "The devils of this world are not devils in the traditional sense. Since the ancient war, devils have gradually deviated from the definition given by the God of the Bible. From a certain perspective, they are no different from humans."
"Class solidification—this is a stage that all intelligent civilizations must go through."
"From the ancient Demon King system, where a devil's life was more lowly than a dog's, to the current aristocratic system, commoners still have no hope to speak of."
"I built the Castlevania and broke the monopoly on resources and knowledge over commoner devils. That's why they respect me so much, even though I'm very young."
"Mm, that sounds amazing," Kuro Usagi couldn't help but exclaim.
If only their 'No Name' had such a person.
Being able to do such a thing is definitely not something that can be achieved by force alone.
Now, besides Kuro Usagi, No Name only has a group of children left.
If they had a talent like Rias, they would surely be able to return to the original level of 'Arcadia' in a short time.
The reason she was so sure was because those girls... whether they were the Guard, the clerical members, or even the Castlevania itself, they all exuded an indescribable feeling.
These people... were all five-digit rank.
And how many Five-Digit existences had they encountered along the way?
You should know that in the Pantheons of Little Garden, a Five-Digit has already reached the domain of gods.
To high-level figures, a Five-Digit might be nothing, but in reality, it's like a Dou Zun in Battle Through the Heavens.
In the Central Plains, Dou Zuns are as common as dogs, but in the outside world, they are absolute top-tier figures.
For Arcadia at its peak, Rias's peerage combined would also be a massive force, and this power might just be the tip of the iceberg.
"Breaking the old system..."
Yasuri Nanami thought reflectively.
Breaking the old order is much harder than imagined; it's definitely not something that can be done with pure strength alone.
What's more important is the backlash from the old order.
Just as Nanami thought of this, a commotion broke out ahead.
"Hmm, what happened?"
Everyone couldn't help but look toward the source of the chaos.
"You blind fool!"
Three fierce-looking devils were repeatedly kicking a man on the ground.
Seeing this, Rias was momentarily stunned.
Memories of the past echoed in her mind.
When she first met Sona and went out to play with her, they seemed to have encountered something similar.
The difference was that back then, she had the ability to stand up but didn't.
Because even if she did, it wouldn't have changed anything.
But now, she could fundamentally eliminate such things.
"Those people are causing trouble on purpose."
Hestia glanced at Rias and said.
"Yes," Rias nodded. "I've touched the aristocrats' cake, so I must be a thorn in the side of the Devil Council and the nobles now."
"Is it okay?"
Hestia asked worriedly.
"It's just a small matter."
Rias shrugged. "Absolute strength is a pass. Those fools only dare to make small moves in the shadows."
"But how could they understand that from the moment they entered the city gates, they were already under the surveillance of the Castlevania?"
"So-called strength is by no means limited to personal bravery."
"Personal power, influence, and resourcefulness—these are all parts of strength."
"And in this world, I have no rivals."
Everyone was surprised by Rias's confident words. Then, very soon, a heroic-looking woman wearing a Guard uniform walked over.
She swiftly knocked the three unconscious and, according to the laws of the Demon King's Castle, threw them into prison.
What awaited them was naturally not being released in three or five days, but a deeper malice.
After interrogation, their words would become evidence, used by Rias to crush them in one blow.
With tens of thousands of Transcendents, just a few coming out at random could cripple those fools in the Devil Council.
With evidence, power, and the favoritism of the Four Great Demon Kings, even doing such a thing would only establish Rias's authority among the devils.
Until one day, those dissatisfied with the existing system and Rias contact the 'Evil Tree'.
The crime of rebellion would be enough for Rias to wipe them all out at once.
A crime of that magnitude would be enough for Rias to truly carry out an act of slaughter.
After taking a tour of the Castlevania, the various strange sights and the flourishing vitality made the entire city seem to come alive.
The group members couldn't help but feel refreshed.
"Morgiana, Sasha, Nanami."
Rias looked at the three girls and asked, "Would you like to stay here with me for a while?"
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