Riesel felt a sense of dread. Both sides had already registered their participants, and there was no way to change anything now. The loser, in addition to the agreed-upon price, would have to hand over all their family members to the other side. However, his younger sister, Raville, was also on the list. If he lost the match, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Samas patted Riesel on the shoulder and said, "Don't think too much. What you need to do is stay calm and crush the opponent. Although Rias is very strong, she is still a newbie who is participating in the ranking game for the first time. We have a big advantage. The opponent is just struggling in the death throes. What we need to do is completely destroy the opponent's will to resist."

Riesel nodded; Samas's analysis reassured him somewhat.

“Brother, I know what to do now, so don’t worry. This time, it will be another victory for the Felix family!” Raisel said firmly.

However, right above their heads, a small paper crane kept circling, but neither of them noticed it.

Chapter 1. Meeting at the Arena

The competition arrived as scheduled. Because it was a closed-door competition, the venue was a special arena deep within the Demon Realm's Great Wilderness, a place specifically prepared for such private duels.

The arena is as huge as the Roman Colosseum, dozens of times larger than the actual Colosseum. Although the structure is somewhat similar, there are no spectator seats, only a viewing platform located at a high point, and then a special defensive wall surrounding the entire arena to ensure that the destructive skills of the two sides do not leave the arena.

The arena used for the battle is dozens of times the size of a standard football field, and it contains traps and obstacles to increase the difficulty for both sides.

Both families stayed in their respective rest areas, but not many people came from either family. Felix's side only had members from the main branch present, and the same was true for Gremory, but because there were even fewer people, you could count the number of people who came on your fingers.

Riesel led his ten familiars to the field, while on the other side was Rias, who led Levi and Akeno Himejima.

With the help of the Gremory family, Li Wei is now registered as a member of the demon race, ostensibly as Rias's familiar. However, apart from a few people who know the truth, no one knows his true identity. The Felix family, who have no information about him, are unaware that they have kicked a hornet's nest.

Looking at Rias's weak and outnumbered appearance, Rias smiled with confidence and said, "Rias, have you given up resisting? With just this few people, you can't fight me."

Rias said expressionlessly, "Riesel, there's no need for further provocation. Anyone with a normal IQ won't fall for such a simple psychological tactic. You should worry about yourself instead, lest you suffer a crushing defeat later."

Riesel looked at Li Wei, who was completely wrapped in a robe. Li Wei's origins were very mysterious. The Felix family, which was not good at intelligence gathering, had no information about this newly appeared member of the Gremory family. Therefore, the family speculated that this was a mysterious person from the Chongguo, and it was very likely that he was a secret weapon of the Gremory family.

Riesel mentally rallied his spirits. He possessed immortality and powerful fire magic. Although his explosive power wasn't as great as Rias's, his side had an overwhelming numerical advantage. Rias's side, on the other hand, only had the Queen and the chariot—a difference that was clearly visible to the naked eye.

The two sides spread out and took their respective positions, awaiting the referee's signal.

The four demon kings on the observation deck above looked at the two sides facing off below with complicated expressions on their faces.

Seraph sighed, "That lord really dotes on Rias. He actually got involved in something like this himself. The Felix family is really unlucky. They're bound to lose this gamble."

However, the Felix family is wealthy, so even if they lose this time, the losses won't be too serious for them. The most valuable thing they lost was Felix's family heirloom artifact. As for the city, it doesn't mean much to a top-tier high-ranking demon.

Seraphim looked at Sajax beside her. She had to admit that the Gremory family was really lucky. They went to the human world and encountered such a great god. Although they couldn't just cling to this big leg, the "sesame seeds" that this big leg casually scattered were enough to make them burst.

Sajax said, "Although I have met with that person a few times, I know that his kindness is directed at Rias. We have only received some attention because of Rias. If it weren't for Rias, that person might not have bothered with us."

Sajax was very clear-headed, knowing that he and his companions were of no particular value to Levi, so when he met Levi, he would not mention any topics related to interests, except to maintain absolute politeness.

The family's attitude is that it's enough for Rias to maintain her current relationship with Li Wei. They don't dare to ask for too much. The elders are all going with the flow and acting according to Li Wei's attitude and mood, which is quite shrewd.

Sajax looked down at Levi, who was completely wrapped in a robe, and said, "We can prepare to start. We can't keep that lord waiting any longer, and judging from his current state, we don't know if he will reveal his true colors."

The other three demon lords nodded and simultaneously activated ritual magic, bringing the traps and obstacles in the arena to life.

"The match begins!" A deep voice rang out over the stadium.

Once the arena was activated, the spatial array engraved inside instantly unfolded. The area, originally only the size of dozens of football fields, expanded hundreds of times in an instant, transforming into a sizable small city. However, this dilapidated city was riddled with traps and mechanisms. Those with slightly weaker strength were eliminated by the city's traps and mechanisms before they even saw their opponents.

As Li Wei sensed the changes in the surrounding space, he sighed inwardly. Although the demon race did not have a particularly high upper limit to the power they wielded, their ability to precisely control the power they possessed was quite remarkable. This spatial extension magic gave him some new insights.

Rias, who was originally standing between the three of them, came to Li Wei's side and said, "I'm leaving the rest to you, Li Wei-kun."

Li Wei said, "I know you don't want to marry that kind of unruly guy. No one can force you to do something you don't want to do."

Rias was touched. Li Wei's domineering words made her feel dependent on him. As long as Li Wei was by her side, she wouldn't have to worry about anything.

Li Wei said, "Rias, Akeno, this time you won't have a chance to make a move. Although I will control my power very carefully, just like a human needs to control their power to hold down an ant without killing it, defeating the opponent without hurting them is also a challenge for me."

Both nodded, abandoning their plans to attack. From now on, Li Wei would be the ruler of this battlefield, and his words would be the truth of this battlefield.

Chapter 1. How can I make myself appear more evil?

Li Wei's senses instantly expanded outwards, covering the entire arena. No one's actions could escape his perception.

In many cases, warfare is essentially an intelligence war. As long as the difference in strength between the two sides is not so great that it is impossible to reverse, the weaker side can still achieve victory by skillfully using intelligence deception to gain an intelligence advantage.

Moreover, now, Li Wei, as the overwhelmingly powerful side, also possesses an absolute intelligence advantage. This is no longer a matter of dragon riders facing the enemy, but rather a matter of a full-population army attacking the enemy's newly spawned peasants and base.

Li Wei's figure disappeared from the two girls' sight; they could no longer sense his presence.

Himejima Akeno looked surprised and said, "So fast! And I couldn't even sense it!"

Rias said, "If he doesn't want to be discovered, we absolutely won't be able to find him. I think this duel shouldn't last more than a few minutes. The Felix family's specialty, the war of attrition, is meaningless to Li Weijun."

In a battle of equal strength, the Gremory family's offensive capabilities would have given them the opportunity to take down a skilled member of the Felix family of the same level. However, Levi's current strength is far beyond what the Felix family's regenerative abilities can handle.

Himejima Akeno laughed and said, "This will be a crushing defeat."

After leaving the two girls, Li Wei headed straight for the opposite side. He had already used his power to shield the outside world from perception of this place, so no one outside could see the situation.

As Raisel looked at the mysterious robed figure who had suddenly appeared before him, his vigilance was on the verge of breaking.

Li Wei remained shrouded in his long robe, a mysterious demeanor that could create a sense of psychological pressure on enemies who were unaware of his true intentions.

Riesel reacted very quickly; after all, he was no longer a novice. He immediately unleashed a series of large fireballs towards Li Wei.

Just as the fireballs were about to reach Li Wei, he raised his index finger. All the fireballs collapsed, transforming into thin lines of flame that slowly swirled around Li Wei's finger.

Li Wei didn't disguise his voice, and said in a magnetic tone, "In my hometown, the elders often say that children who play with fire are prone to bedwetting."

Riesel didn't care about anything else and led his retinue to surround Livy. However, Livy didn't make any move, but a huge repulsive force sent everyone flying.

This repulsive force was difficult for humans to resist. Apart from the two "Queens" who managed to stand firm thanks to their relatively large magical power, all of Riesel's retinue had been pushed far away.

The others, regardless of their methods or even their attacks, were unable to break through that invisible barrier. The entire battlefield was divided into two parts; apart from Riesel and his team's two core fighters, everyone else had been eliminated.

Li Wei said, "I am a man who cherishes women and generally does not like to lay a hand on them, so could you please be quiet?"

Li Wei snapped his fingers, and all the girls who were still trying to attack him fell into a coma and lay limply on the ground.

At the same time, an immense and terrifying magical power slowly rose from Levi's body. At this moment, Riesel and the others realized that something was wrong. The person in front of them gave them a sense of oppression, as if they were facing a demon king.

"I've been tricked!" Riesel finally understood why Rias had agreed to the challenge so easily. It turned out that she had dug a pit for him to fall into. But he didn't understand where Rias had found such a strong person. Such strong people were all big shots in the Demon World. Who would lower themselves to do such a thing?

Li Wei laughed and said, "How can you say that we were tricked? After all, it was a willing exchange. You were the ones who rushed to propose the challenge and agreed to all the conditions on our side. We offered equal terms in return. It was a mutually agreeable transaction."

Li Wei approached Riesel, a head taller than him. Through his robe and hood, he looked down at Riesel with a condescending gaze and posture, his eyes filled with pity.

Such a gaze stung Riesel's pride, but as a primordial demon, he knew the strength of the enemy he was facing, so he was powerless to resist such a look.

Having participated in ten ranking games, Riesel had a record of two wins and no losses. It could be said that even against veteran powerhouses, he had never been in such a sorry state. Although he hadn't yet made a move, he knew that once they did, he would most likely be instantly killed, because his opponent was a Demon King-level powerhouse. Even if his father were to fight such a powerful opponent, the outcome would be the same—they would ultimately lose the match.

Levi bypassed Riesel and arrived at the side of "Queen of Bombs" Eubeluna and Riesel's little sister Raville.

It must be said that Revel's image, compared to her anime counterpart, is closer to the original novel's design—a petite, childlike giant cat. In the anime, she's barely better than a washboard. However, considering this is a real world, and there are significant differences between it and the anime/novel, her current appearance is understandable.

Li Wei embraced the two girls and said to Riesel, "As a wager, these are my spoils."

"Let them go!" Riesel's eyes widened in fury at the sight.

Unbeknownst to Riesel, Levi was deliberately trying to provoke him, as this was the only way to rack up points. In the original storyline, Riesel had garnered considerable hatred from the audience. While this world's Riesel, lacking opportunities to showcase his hat-inducing personality, wasn't about to let him off the hook, Levi wasn't about to let him go for that reason. Such a useful point-farming tool was better used than wasted.

Li Wei revealed a mocking smile. As expected, the other side had fallen for it. The Felix family truly lived up to their reputation as a useful tool for racking up points. If it were another family, the situation would probably be quite different at this point.

Chapter 4. That's not how you punch!

"Oh? Why would I let them go? They're all my spoils now. Don't worry, I'll treat them well," Li Wei said with a smile.

This is Li Wei's first time playing the role of "Yellow Hair," and he still lacks experience in this area. However, he is confident in his acting skills. To play the role well, he can try the method of immersing himself in the character, which will allow him to get into character more quickly.

Seeing the disgusting expression on Riesel's face, like he'd just eaten shit, Li Wei knew that his goal would soon be achieved.

Demons are generally quite mentally strong, and this kind of provocation method is only effective against the proud nature of the Felix family. If it were any other demon, they would probably have already lost, or even shamelessly come to cling to their coattails.

Never overestimate the limits of the demon race. During this time, Li Wei witnessed the treachery and deceit within the demon realm through his origami cranes and spatial beacons. Demons, in their pursuit of greater power and higher status, had no bottom line whatsoever.

The Felix family is a rare breed, extremely so. If it were any other demon noble family, Levi wouldn't even have a chance to rack up points; he'd be constantly surrounded by shameless sycophants. To gain power, those demon nobles would even betray their daughters and wives without a shred of conscience. The unity of the Felix family is truly exceptional.

At this moment, Li Wei was pondering the question of how to perform in a way that would better provoke Riesel and make himself appear more evil.

Li Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, his thought process rapidly filtering through projects, and then he had an idea.

The Felix family's moral values ​​are closer to those of ordinary people in the human world, and they value family members. So let's start from that point.

Levi tightened his grip on Raville's arm and said to her, "Beautiful lady, may I know your name?"

Raville's pretty face was frosty. She wanted to break free from Li Wei's restraints, but Li Wei's hands were like a seal. Holding her, the power within her body was suppressed to the limit. Now, she could only use her physical abilities to resist, but the difference in power between the two was too great. After her magic was suppressed, she had lost all means of escape.

On the other side, Yubeluna was also struggling desperately, but like Revel, her struggles were all in vain.

Raville gritted her teeth and said, "Why should I tell you my name, you villain! Let me go!"

Li Wei laughed and said, "You think I'll just let go because you tell me to? Wouldn't that make me lose face? Besides, spoils of war should have the self-awareness of spoils of war. You're speaking to your new master now, so don't you think you should maintain the most basic manners?"

Seeing this, Riesel decisively activated the artifact his brother had given him. A set of red armor appeared on his body, burning with flames, making up for his lack of offensive capabilities. Now, even if he were to challenge those older generation powerhouses, he would have a considerable chance of winning.

"Release them!" Flaming wings unfurled behind Riser, and countless small firebirds swirled around him.

Riesel was incredibly fast, leaving no afterimage, and appeared right in front of Li Wei, his heavy fist, wreathed in scorching flames, aimed at Li Wei's face.

However, just as the fist was about to strike Li Wei's cheek, it was blocked by an invisible barrier.

Li Wei said, "The speed is good, but the power is a bit lacking, not enough force. If you could be a little stronger, you might be able to break through this barrier."

"Shut up! You cowardly coward, you should stay in the underworld and be a rat!" Veins bulged on Riser's forehead, and his face beneath the mask was contorted with a ferocious expression, like that of a demon.

Li Wei said, "If I am a mouse, then what are you, a turkey that can't even beat a mouse?"

Li Wei's words made Riesel feel like he was eating shit; he hadn't eaten as much shit as he had in his entire life. Riesel, who had always had a smooth life, was far less mentally resilient than a typical demon when faced with such a situation, so Li Wei's few words were enough to easily break him down.

Li Wei said, "Look, my hands are full right now. This is a great opportunity for you to defeat me. Are you sure you want to waste your time here?"

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