Chapter 1488 - 1006 Ranking Game
Liliath’s response was swift; the next day, she delivered the news: the ranking game with the Phoenix Family had been set for two days later in the evening. Fortunately, the characteristics of demons provided significant relief for Duanmu Huai; otherwise, requesting leave in broad daylight would have proven difficult.
Late night, 11 PM.
Everyone gathered at the Mystical Science Research Society. Not only were Akeno Ushima, Kiba Hiroto, and Tower City Kitten fully prepared, but even Naruse Mio and Banriya had come to join in the commotion. Of course, neither of them would participate in the ranking game, as this was a matter solely between the Jimongli Family and the Phoenix Family. Naruse Mio, as the heir of the Wilbert Family, and Banriya as Wilbert’s confidant, would complicate the situation if they got involved.
Incidentally, Naruse Mio had learned of the background and cause of the game, and her expression was quite complex at the moment. After all, as the heir of the Wilbert Family, who could say that today’s Liliath couldn’t become tomorrow’s Naruse Mio? The prospect of the Wilbert Family impulsively arranging a cheap fiancé for her seemed alarmingly plausible...
On the other hand, Liliath herself appeared calm and composed, casually drinking tea with Akeno. Tower City Kitten was seated in a chair reading a book, while Kiba Hiroto stood off to the side, equipped with protective gauntlets, alongside a wooden sword that radiated an air of readiness for battle.
Strictly speaking, including Duanmu Huai, Liliath’s team consisted of only five participants, whereas the opposing team numbered fifteen...
Close to midnight, a new magic circle appeared on the ground. Moments later, a silver-haired maid emerged from it.
"The time is near, Lady Liliath."
"I know; I’m already prepared."