Liliath's response was swift; the next day, she delivered the news: the ranking game with the Phoenix Family had been set for two days later in the evening. Fortunately, the characteristics of demons provided significant relief for Duanmu Huai; otherwise, requesting leave in broad daylight would have proven difficult.
Late night, 11 PM.
Everyone gathered at the Mystical Science Research Society. Not only were Akeno Ushima, Kiba Hiroto, and Tower City Kitten fully prepared, but even Naruse Mio and Banriya had come to join in the commotion. Of course, neither of them would participate in the ranking game, as this was a matter solely between the Jimongli Family and the Phoenix Family. Naruse Mio, as the heir of the Wilbert Family, and Banriya as Wilbert's confidant, would complicate the situation if they got involved.
