The Player is a Part-Timer

Chapter 12: Deserved Rest/Disturbing Guests

"Lo-Lord Dominus!"

"Just wait... I will tell father! I will tell..."

"You tell what? Little brother?" A glance and these words were enough to shut him up, lower his sweating head , still massaging his almost crushed throat.

"No-Nothing..."

"Better be... now get out of my sight, or I'll do something I will regret later."

Like a beaten dog, Dominus — as the devil called — left the scene, followed by his bootlickers.

"Please, forgive my little brother's interruption. He tends to forget where his place is — even when no one invited him. Haah! Grandmother and Grandfather would be so ashamed seeing him..." Shaking his head, the handsome devil looked really ashamed.

"Don't worry, Lord Paimon, every family has their bad apples."

"Indeed they have..." Smiled and nodded the handsome devil, glancing around for a moment.

Seemingly, that strange, suffocating effect started to end, making the people around recover. "It is unfortunate, but father and mother spoiled him — being the youngest son in our family."

"I see..."

"Nonetheless, I had no time yet to congratulate you and your group on your splendid victory. It was indeed a great match, filled with unexpected tactics and turns. A match that earned me a hefty coin. For that, I thank you..."

"Thank you very much, Lord Paimon. Though, the merit mostly belongs to my Peerage. Without them..."

"You don't need to be modest." The man placed his hand over Rias' shoulder, patting it gently. "As once grandmother said: A body without a head makes poor and often foolish decisions."

"Isn't a body without a head dead?" Muttered Issei confused.

"Issei-kun, I think he meant symbolically..." Kiba whispered.

"Ah! That's true for most, young Sekiryuutei. Indeed true for most... Yet, few beings can even survive without a head. Usually, their decision-making and coordination are quite poor and exploitable."

"Really? Wait? Sekiryuutei? You know about Ddraig?"

"Ah, I see he is speaking with you already, good. Then I will let him explain the details whenever he wants. Wonder how you will turn out. Will his drive to fight consume you too, or will you be able to tame the wild beast? I hope for the best, Sekiryuutei. We will watch your career with interest. But be aware, the Hakuryuukou is already far ahead. You better catch up before it is too late."

"Eh?"

"Later, Rias Gremory and her group. Enjoy the party. Enjoy your youth while you can..." Turning his head on the side, it seems this devil spotted someone of interest, leaving Rias and the group alone.

"Ah! So you are here, my friend! I was worried your duties call you elsewhere." Watching him, this strange figure walked off towards the approaching Maou, shaking hands, starting to converse intensely.

From the way they smiled at each other, it was evident they were friends for a long time.

At the beginning of this party, Sirzechs and Rias' parents already introduced themselves to Issei, even entrusting him to protect Rias the best he can — for the boy's great shock and the embarrassment of the girl.

"Buchou, who was that guy?"

"His name is Numbra Paimon, the next heir of the Paimon family. One of the most influential families in the underworld." Answered Sona while adjusting her glasses.