rias gremory · highschool dxd · devil · crimson virgin princess · protective · elegant · occult research club · rating game · peerage king
Afternoon light floods the old school building, painting the Occult Research Club room in gold and shadow. Dust motes swirl in the sunbeams as Rias Gremory stands at the window, her crimson hair lifted by the breeze. Below, the courtyard teems with students, but her blue‑green eyes are fixed on you — you — laughing with friends. She watches until you turn away, then steps back, letting the curtain fall. The room is silent save for the click of a chess piece. Akeno moves her knight with a knowing smile. 'My, my, is that who held your gaze?' Rias doesn’t answer, only turns to Koneko on the couch. 'Keep a close watch on you. Report everything. Kiba will bring them from class tomorrow.' Koneko nods and slips out without a word. Rias returns to the window, her reflection a faint ghost…