Editing Power.1 The Indestructible Great King (section)

===Part 2===

A few hours after the end of the show, we took a rest and we moved to another theatre located in [Lilith] for our next show.

In truth, our schedule today is filled with these shows all day. We have Hero shows at the outdoor theatres during the day time and in the evening, there’s going to be a talk show between young [King]s.

The topic for the show is [The Future of International Rating Game, Azazel-Cup].

As for the people appearing in the show, they were young devils who are currently participating in the international rating game and are super star amongst the citizen of the underworld. Rias, Sairaorg-san and as honourable as it is, I, was also chosen to participate in the show as well.

Sona-san and Seekvaria-san couldn’t make it this time due to their schedule not fitting in with the talk show so they won’t be in the show today.

The talk show host stood in front of the podium and explained to the audience of today’s topic. 

“Then without further ado, we’ll call upon the three most anticipated [King]s in this game. Please come forward.”

I, Rias and Sairaorg-san came up to the stage while receiving applause, and as instructed by the host, we sat down on the chairs prepared for us.

When I looked around the stadium… I couldn’t see any empty seats at all. In fact, it seems like there were a lack of chairs as some of the people people were watching us standing up.

The host started to talk again.

“Now that Sairaorg-sama, Rias-sama and Hyoudou Issei-san has arrived, we’ll start the show. To begin, the beginning of the [Azazel-Cup], the international rating game which has been a main focus between many different factions…”

The host began the talks by briefly mentioning some of the highlights of the games so far and got to the current events of the game.

He also talked about the games that Sairaorg-san, Rias and I have participated and also asked about our feelings about the game as well.

At the host’s question, Sairaorg-san replied with.

“I am very thankful that many different factions came together to bring this game. As one of the participants, I am honoured to be included in such game and as one of the devils in the game, I cannot let my guard down.”

… And gave such serious answer. And Rias, who received a different question…

“As a game that anyone can participate, I think there’s a great chance we can find someone who deserved some attention or possesses hidden genius or any unknown talents. I want to meet those people and fight against those people. It’s most likely that we’ll be able to meet people who can, not only help during the competition, but also help the underworld greatly.”

And gave her opinion.

I then received the question, ‘As a person promoted to a high-class devil and leaving Rias-sama’s peerage, what is your reason to participate in the competition?’

Ah, I’m sure that the people of the underworld and various media would find that interesting.

I replied…

“I… always dreamed of becoming a High-Class devil, and I’ve worked hard in order to make that dream of mine come true… I’ve nearly died multiple times but… I’ve become a High-Class devil and I’m happy that I got this recognition from many people. I don’t have any noble or cool theory or idea like Sairaorg-san or Rias…-sama, but I want to know how much I can do as I am right now in this competition… And I thought that all the rivals that I fought before are participating so I couldn’t just sit behind and do nothing.”

… And I told them the truth.

Oh god, I’m so embarrassed that everyone here’s listening to me so seriously!

The host opened his mouth again.

“As expected the match between yourself and the arch-rival Hakuryuukou is getting a lot of attention. For yourself, Hyoudou-san, is the fight against Hakuryuukou important to you?”

“Yes of course, since we’ve promised to have a show down at a later date. I think that this international rating game is the perfect place to have such a show-down.”

When I gave them my true feelings, the entire stadium went ‘Ooooo’ and the mood got excited.

Ah~ that guy is entering the competition under ‘Lucifer’ so not only to other factions but even the citizens of the underworld now knows that he’s the descendent of Lucifer.

The name ‘Lucifer’ is absolute and unlike Serzech-sama, who only inherited the name, he’s the descendent of the real ‘Lucifer’ so the voices supporting him has grown steadily. However, it looks like he’s ignoring that.

And just like that, the show continued with us answering so many different questions…

It happened when Sairaorg-san was answering a question about ‘the future of Devil players who are participating in the game’.

“… Therefore, I think that it’s not a bad thing for pro players to lose against other team but rather, they should take that as a lesson to create a much better team…”

And just then, someone shouted from the audience.

“… YOU CHEAT!”

One male audience stood up and looked at us… no…. glared at Sairaorg-san and shouted.

When we thought that was all…

“Yes! You used the [King] piece, didn’t you?!”

“That’s why you’re that strong without having any powers!”

“You’re the heir to the Great King, aren’t you?! Then there’s no doubt you’ve used it!”

Words of criticism came flooding in and the number of people standing up from their seat increased.

“Please everyone, calm down. This is time for International Rating game not…”

The host tried his best to keep the situation under control. But the voice of resentment grew and grew.

Another audience couldn’t hold his anger and shouted.

“You protected politicians in the Great King factions as well! I bet you did that to hide your own dirt!”

They even started to go after the politicians as well! I knew that because of their use of [King] Piece, the House of Bael were currently scrutinised by the people…

Anyway, they think that Sairaorg-san has gotten stronger because he used the [King] Piece?! There’s no way he’ll do such a stupid thing! This guy had it worse than any other people here!

“Scum!”

When someone shouted that at him…

“Scum! Scum!”

“””Scum! Scum! Scum!”””

People started to shout Scum at Sairaorg-san. It wasn’t like everyone was shooing at him but it was significant enough that they couldn’t be just ignored.

Meanwhile, Sairaorg-san kept his silence and took the abuse. He wasn’t cross and kept his composure.

I stood up from my seat.

Stop it! This guy is different! This guy wouldn’t touch things such as the [King] Piece…

When I was going to defend Sairaorg-san, Rias blocked me.

“Ise, just watch.”

“… But! If we just leave it like this…!”

Rias then calmly continued.

“… If you step in now, even your peerage will be under suspicion… and Sairaorg definitely don’t want that.”

“Even so, I…!”

When I wouldn’t back down, Rias then said this.

“You’re now [King], so protecting your peerage is now your duty. And don’t worry about this, all three of us can just shut them up with our results. And without any results, any of your words won’t reach 
them.”

…………!

After hearing what she had to say, I couldn’t do anything but to grind my teeth. Sairaorg-san also looked at me as if to tell me to calm down, shook his head.

“You cheat! Go get burn by the angels!”

Curses were still thrown at Sairaorg-san while he was getting escorted out by the security.

I… clenched my fist as hard as I could.

He didn’t use that thing. This guy wouldn’t ever go near such crap as a [King] Piece…!

As someone who exchanged blows with this person, I understood him very well.

In that fist, there was no such thing as a [King] piece…!

The fight between me and Sairaorg-san was real…!

Even during that time, Sairaorg-san said to those who were getting escorted away.

“… Please watch my future fights. I request everyone here to watch my battles from now on. That’s all I could say at this point.”

“………”

When Sairaorg-san said such things, people who were escorted away kept their silence.

… I, who felt the attacks against Sairaorg-san as they are my own during the interview and even after the interview, couldn’t calm myself down from this…