Riser Phenex isn't a villain

Chapter 236: Mr. Lucifer

Even though the "Youth Devil Gathering" was about to start, it didn't mean that Riser had to busy himself with it.

As a Lucifer, there were many things that he had to do, especially when the "Khaos Brigade" became even more rampant, so this "Youth Devil Gathering" was managed by someone else.

However, the fake Phenex Tears incident was different.

Nevertheless, after Riser went out to take down all the fake Phenex Tears, the Khaos Brigade and those involved didn't dare to touch this business anymore as they would be dead the moment they had an involvement.

Whether it was the supernatural world or the average human, it didn't matter, as all of them died as long as they got their hands on the fake Phenex Tears.

There was no doubt that his action caused many dissatisfactions, especially those people who were acquaintances of those who killed him and those who followed him, but so what?

In front of overwhelming power, they could only shut their mouths.

God might have died, but the combination of the angel, fallen angel, and devil wasn't something that could be taken lightly.

Moreover, due to Riser's aggressiveness, no one really knew what kind of action they should take toward this alliance.

Still, the action of the East Youkai Faction that quickly joined the alliance confused everyone, making many observe this faction.

It was the same case with the angel and the fallen angel, wondering why this East Youkai Faction decided to join this alliance, but when they heard that it was all due to Riser, they were convinced.

The angel aside, as they were oblivious, the moment the fallen angel met Nurarihyon, they felt like they were friends somehow.

After all, only those who had been beaten by Riser understood the cruelty of this young Lucifer.

However, there was no doubt as long as they accepted his leadership, he was an ideal leader since he really never got involved with their matters and just let them go as they wished as long as they didn't trouble him.

Still, if they troubled him—

Please don't expect mercy from him.

Riser's powerful might aside, the reason why he was fearsome in the eyes of others was the fact that he could accurately target and then kill the source of all the troubles without making a mistake.

How did Riser know that?

No one really knew, but they felt nothing could be hidden from his eyes as long as they tried to harm him.

However, as long as they didn't try to harm him, Riser didn't seem to care about their own agendas, which made them confused about how to see him as an individual.

Still, as long as they didn't trouble him, everything would be okay.

This was the thought of him from the side of the angel, the fallen angel, and the East Youkai Faction; naturally, it was different from the side of the devil.

If the Underworld was like a company, Lucifer was like a CEO, the Great King was like the vice-CEO, and the other noble houses were like executives.

As the new CEO, each of his actions attracted everyone's attention.

While his power had conquered everyone, they wanted to know how he was going to govern this Underworld. To be honest, if he was an ambitious one, they would be afraid as they didn't really want to change, and they were satisfied with the status quo.

While some didn't want to have peace with the angel and the fallen angel, when they thought about the danger that came from the Khaos Brigade, they decided to endure it.

After all, all of them knew that if the Old Satan faction from the Khaos Brigade came to defeat the current government, their life would be hell. They would be forced to become fighters in the war and then die without being able to do anything.

The act of alliance between the angel and the fallen angel was naturally great as there was no need for them to fight alone, and they could even use the help of the angel and the fallen angel to solve their problem.

Naturally, if the angel and the fallen angel had a problem, they would help, too.

This is the beauty of the alliance.

When you beat me up, I will beat you harder.

If I can defeat you alone, I will bring everyone with me.

Still, what everyone cornered was Riser's ability to govern. To be honest, they felt worried and thought of using their seniority to take some of the advantages, but Zekram stopped them, which made them helpless, and to be honest, they didn't want to anger Riser, especially when some of the prominent families on the Underworld disappeared due of the Khaos Brigade.

If they didn't want to lose Riser's protection, then they could only stand close to his side.

While it is a cliche, the method of having an external danger that can make everyone gather together is proven to be effective.

However, what made everyone feel relief that Riser's way of governing was stable and reliable was that it was almost dull. Nothing has changed. Instead, the system became even more efficient and faster.

If there was something that perfectly described his way of governing, it was like a precise machine.

There was no ambition, and it was like he was forced to take this position, but since he was in this position, he had to do it.

Knowing this, strangely enough, all of them felt relief.

Change.

Some might be good, but some might be bad.

There was no way to describe how the change would have been if the change hadn't happened.

However, there was no doubt there would be a failure, and this was something that no one wanted to see.

Yet, it was impossible for a failure not to happen.

If there was something that they had to do as a leader, it was to minimize the failure and use this failure as a lesson so they could get closer to the success change.

However, Riser was too lazy for the change. He also didn't have a particular interest in becoming Lucifer, so hedid his work on minimal without any changes as he was too lazy.

If someone wished to change, it was better to give it to the next generation.

Maybe his children would do it.

Nevertheless, his boring day as Lucifer continued.

Still, Riser's actions confused Ajuka.

Initially, Serafall, Falbium, and Ajuka often went to him to check on him, trying to help him, but they saw that Riser could do his job better and even lazier than them.

Serafall, who saw this, wished to bring him into her magical girl show.

Falbium, who saw this, wished to learn from him and even called him a teacher.

However, Ajuka wished to observe Riser, yet this observation made him even more confused as Riser wasn't like someone who wished to kill Sirzech because Riser wished to become Lucifer. Instead, Riser was like Falbium, who became a leader because no one could take the job other than them.

Still, Ajuka wasn't in a hurry as the time for a devil was long.

So, due to that, Ajuka didn't bother to waste his time and left for his job and hobby while waiting patiently until Riser showed an opening.

Yet, what Ajuka didn't know was that Riser had left a bomb for him, and in the near future, it would explode at a time no one would expect.

Nevertheless, under Riser as a Lucifer, the Underworld continued as usual, and it was also moving in a good direction, especially when they didn't need to fight against the angel and the fallen angel.

However, during those boring working days, the "Youth Devil Gathering" was about to start soon, and due to that, someone came to his office.

The knocking sound was heard; without raising his face, Riser said, "Enter."

"Riser-sama, Azazel from the fallen angel wishes to see you."

"Azazel?" Riser looked up, then nodded. "Tell him to come in, Shuriya."

"Yes, Riser-sama."

Shuriya left his office and then came to Azazel, telling him that he got permission.

"Yo, sorry for bothering you, Lucifer-sama."

With his usual friendly attitude, Azazel tried to greet him politely, but as expected, it didn't fit him.

Riser didn't bother to look up, kept reading the documents in his hands, and continued his work.

To be honest, this was something unthinkable in the past as there was no way for the fallen angel to enter the office of Lucifer, but now, it has happened, showing the alliance between the three races.

It was also due to this change that probably, in the future, Riser could visit heaven.

"What do you want, Azazel?"

Azazel didn't care about Riser's rude way of asking. He was no longer a governor after all, and Grigori was as good as under Riser's hand. Moreover, after a purge that happened previously because some fallen angels wished to betray Riser, the current development of the fallen angels was on the right track, and Riser had never asked for anything unreasonable from them, which they were glad about.

Moreover, Azazel knew that he was about to ask something rude, so he needed some preparations.

"I have good news."

"Oh? What is it?"

"Odin, the leader of the Norse, has an interest in having an alliance with us, but before the alliance is confirmed, he wants to watch the "Rating Game" first."

Azazel was thinking various ways so Riser could agree, but—

"Sure."

"Eh?"

"What?"

"No-Nothing!"

It was so easy that it was unbelievable.

"Which match does he want to see?" Riser asked.

"Hmm..." Azazel thought for a moment and felt that Riser's match was more suitable, but Riser's match had already ended. "How about the match on the "Youth Devil Gathering"?"

"Okay, then tell him to come during the first match that happened on the "Youth Devil Gathering" in the future."

"Yes."

"By the way, the Norse really agree with this alliance, right?"

"What do you mean, Lucifer-sama?"

"I mean, can Odin's words represent everyone in the Norse myth?"

"That's..."

"You should ask that since I don't want to get involved in his myth problem." Riser looked at Azazel for the first time. "We might wish for peace, but it doesn't mean that we are a pushover or desperate for peace with the Norse myth.

"Even without the Norse myth, I can protect this peace easily.

"Moreover, I don't want our races to be used by others to clean up the mess of others."

"Yes."

This time, Azazel nodded as he showed his respect toward Riser.

While there were many shady things about Riser, there was no doubt he was a respectable leader for the devil and even the three races.

They might wish for peace, but if other forces didn't wish for it, they wouldn't force it.

"That's all?"

"I..." Azazel hesitated.

"If you have something to talk about, then talk."

"I..." Azazel gulped but decided to bite the bullet. "I wish to take Tannin to train Hyoudo Issei. What do you think?"

"Sure."

"Eh?"

"Do I need to repeat myself?"

"Thank you very much!"

Azazel didn't bother him any longer and left. He sighed in relief, and at the same time, he was even confused about how to see Riser as an individual.

"...I just don't know."

Nevertheless, Riser thought about Tannin, who had been left alone for a while, thinking that it might be time for Tannin to die. Moreover, he needed materials to create his new type of Sacred Gear, Mocking Gear, and Tannin was a perfect material for it.

With those thoughts, Riser continued to work as usual until it was time for him to go home.