The Player is a Part-Timer

Chapter 9: Unruly Introduction

"And how come you came into contact with the Maou himself?" Great question. Why would her brother be interested in this human — Well, aside from the obvious.

But still! Sirzechs was the Maou, one of the so-called devil kings! He is too busy to deal with humans himself! Why would he waste his precious time dealing with someone like her?

"Eh? I dunno? Maybe he liked my stunt with the Yakitori guy? Maybe Maid-sama spoke about me? Or the reports he receives from you painting me in a positive light? Stating: if you send reports to him. Or even more! He heard about my splendid business and wanted to invest money? Indeed, he has great taste! A wise choice! Even on google, we were rated high! Check us out and give us a review!" she stuck out her tongue mischievously.

"Is that so?"

"Yeah, it is hard to believe, but he showed up not long ago with his fancy car. First, pretending to be a simple customer, then when I asked what he really wants, he revealed his reason."

"And that being?"

"Come, check you out. Help with your training and battle against that playboy? Of course, first, he wanted to pay me to join your little group and become a devil. But... that didn't quite work out."

"..." Everyone stared at the girl in silence, mouths agape.

"Ups! I shouldn't have said that..." she chuckled low, mischievously placing her hand against her mouth.

"HE DID WHAT!?" Rias jumped up, slamming at the table — of course, her strength was enough for the tea to flip over and spill all around.

"Oi! Oi! Don't waste Akeno-senpai's fluids! She made it with love!"

Koneko offered a not so amused expression, yet her face flushed red, hearing the word "fluid."

"Gillian-senpai is like Issei-senpai... how disappointing."

Issei tried to suffocate his perverted giggle. Kiba sighed with a forced smile. Asia looked around, confused, still too pure and innocent to get the perverted joke. As for Akeno...

"Ara ara. It is not a problem. There is plenty left where it came from." It seemed, everyone had different reactions.

"H-He wanted to bribe you? But..."

"Well... I wouldn't say he said it directly, but indirectly. Listing how much benefits I gain being a devil and joining your Peerage — just like you. Even giving me quite a sum in compensation for all the trouble brought forth by the supernatural nature of your town. I must be honest; he was quite convincing, almost getting me." Gillian chuckled while caressing her chin.

"I can't believe it..." Rias fell on her bottom, leaning on her elbows and grabbing her hair. "I thought he trusted me in solving the situation. I thought..."

"Well, you can't really blame him." Gillian folded her fingers into a fist, supporting her head. "In fact, he surprised me."

"Wh-What do you mean...?" Rias raised her head, blinking, her eyes red by forcing her tears back.

"He must really love you. From his words, about how he speaks about you, it is clear, he did it from pure love! Even despite being a leader of your people, his hands and time bound by his duties and forced to be neutral when it comes to your situation despite possessing great power, he found the time and way to reach out, and find a way to give you a fighting chance — no matter how minimal it is! Even going that far to make a risky gamble coming to my café, and trying to trick me into joining you, then using other "not so clean" methods to get me involved. And thus! After great elaboration and a lengthy discussion, after a bet! A deal is made between the sides, much more detrimental for your brother than me, I might say."