Chapter 118: Speaking on My Own Behalf!
Grayfia's expression changed slightly. She glanced at Haru's face and, seeing his eyes narrowing, hurriedly reprimanded:
"Mind your words, Phenex."
Riser spread his hands, a slight smirk forming at the corner of his mouth, revealing an expression of "just as I expected."
"Indeed, even someone as famously impartial and just as you are in the Underworld can't help but show bias when it involves family matters."
He flicked his hair nonchalantly, ignoring the growing darkness on Grayfia's face, and continued loudly:
"I understand you. After all, Sirzechs' well-known sister complex is quite famous in the Underworld. As his wife, you'd side with Rias."
Grayfia's face turned exceedingly grim. She'd heard more than enough rumors suggesting Sirzechs' greatest love was his sister.
Although she knew his true feelings, being confronted with it directly still made her extremely angry. She took a step back, standing silently to the side, deciding not to interfere with Haru's actions.
Seeing Grayfia retreat without a word, Riser displayed a hint of smugness. Turning his head proudly toward Rias, he said:
"Rias, you should know that our marriage is blessed by all devils!"
He adopted an expression of feigned humility, spreading his arms wide as if embracing the collective blessings of all devils. Performing what resembled ballet movements, he proclaimed loudly: