Highschool DxD: Damn, I'm OP as Fuck!

With everything ready, Renji didn't rush to leave his room. He knew that Rias and the others would take longer to get ready.

As expected, after finishing a cup of tea, he finally heard the voices of Rias and the other girls outside the door.

Opening it, Renji was momentarily stunned.

Standing before him were Rias and Akeno, both dressed in elegant evening gowns—Rias in deep red and Akeno in a seductive shade of purple.

Behind them, Koneko, in a white princess dress, and Asia, wearing an elegant gold-trimmed gown, looked equally stunning in their own way.

The contrast between maturity, allure, innocence, and purity was a combination that could captivate any man's heart.

For a brief moment, Renji was completely distracted.

Akeno noticed instantly and smirked. "See, Rias? I told you Renji-kun would love it."

"Senior pervert." Koneko clicked her tongue in her usual deadpan tone.

"S-Senpai…" Asia lowered her head, shyly fidgeting with the hem of her dress, clearly flustered under his gaze.

Despite their reactions, neither of them seemed displeased—if anything, there was a hint of satisfaction in their expressions.

It was true what they said—a woman always wants to look her best for the one she loves.

Rias, noticing this, smiled as she stepped forward and gently took Renji's arm. "Darling, let's not keep my mother waiting too long."

Hand in hand, they made their way toward the grand hall.

Akeno followed closely behind, chuckling. "I suppose I'll let you have Renji-kun to yourself tonight, Rias. Just for tonight."

If it were any other occasion, Akeno might have latched onto Renji's other arm just to tease Rias.

But she knew how important this night was for her best friend.

For once, Akeno decided to hold back.

Rias, understanding her gesture, gave her a grateful smile.

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After passing through the vast corridors of the Gremory estate, they finally arrived at the castle's main hall.

The moment the doors opened, it felt as if they had entered another world.

The massive hall was illuminated by golden chandeliers, casting a warm glow over the finely dressed noble devils.

All around, groups of aristocrats stood together in small clusters, engaged in conversation, their wine glasses in hand.

The moment Renji and Rias entered, many paused their discussions, shifting their gazes toward them.

"That's him? The one rumoured to be the reincarnation of King Arthur and the new Red Dragon Emperor?"

"In terms of looks alone, he's certainly impressive."

"With the daughter of the Gremory family engaged to someone like him, imagine the offspring they'll produce. A devil capable of wielding a Holy Sword would be… fascinating."

Ever since the ranking game, Renji's name had spread across the entire Underworld.

Owning one legendary artifact would be enough to turn heads.

But Renji possessed two—

The Boosted Gear and Excalibur's true form—the Sword of Promised Victory.

A single individual holding both a God-Slaying weapon and the ultimate Holy Sword…

Of course, he'd attract attention.

At that moment, Zeoticus Gremory, Rias's father and the current head of the Gremory family, stepped onto the elevated platform at the center of the hall.

Raising his glass, he addressed the crowd.

"Thank you all for coming. Today, we celebrate the engagement of my daughter, Rias Gremory, to Renji."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall erupted in applause, and voices of congratulations echoed throughout the space.

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After more than an hour of endless socializing, Renji finally stepped out of the hall.

Letting out a deep breath, he stretched his arms and sighed.

"Finally over…"

The banquet had been exhausting.

Throughout the entire event, nobles had approached him one after another, offering toasts, each trying to ingratiate themselves with the new rising figure of the Underworld.

No matter how powerful he had become, Renji still wasn't fond of formal social events.

Even in his previous life, he had never enjoyed dealing with politics or fake smiles.

Some things never change.

"Pfft…"

Hearing his relieved sigh, Rias couldn't help but giggle.

Akeno, Koneko, and Asia also smiled, clearly amused.

Seeing Renji like this made him feel more relatable.

If someone appeared too perfect, they became unreachable.

This moment of genuine exhaustion from Renji made him feel human.

Rias's eyes shone warmly as she looked at him.

If one looked closely, they would notice a brilliant ring on her right hand, matching the one now adorning Renji's.

At some point during the banquet, the engagement ceremony had been completed—

They had officially exchanged rings.

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Returning to their private quarters, the group parted ways for the night.

However, not long after Renji entered his room, a knock sounded at the door.

Raising an eyebrow, he walked over and opened it.

Standing there, dressed in her signature maid uniform, was Grayfia Lucifuge.

She held a set of men's clothes in her hands.

Renji frowned slightly.

For some reason, she looked different tonight.

Her usually stoic and composed expression seemed slightly flushed.

Her silver eyes carried a strange glint, and there was a faint scent of alcohol lingering around her.

Her body temperature felt unusually warm, something Renji could sense from their close proximity.

"Renji-sama," she said, her tone as polite as ever, "this is the change of clothes prepared for you by Lady Venelana."

She paused briefly before adding, "I have also been instructed to escort you to the bathhouse."

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My, My, would our scumbag mc finally get his hands on a 5 star egg? I'm curious for the reward ngl.

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