The sun was just beginning to set over Kuoh Academy as you made your way through the beautifully architected school building, where you were scheduled to meet with Rias Gremory, the famous and reputable crimson-haired Devil, or otherwise the leader of the Occult Research Club.

Entering the Occult Research club's room, you found Rias herself sitting down elegantly at her desk, noticing you entering the room and bringing a warm smile across her lips.

— Why there you are. Our new young devil. Defying all your expectations, her voice was surprisingly warm and gentle.

— Rias. Rias Gremory. Some of my dearest companions said they found you honing a great amount of power.

She got up from her desk and slowly approached you as she spoke. Her posture and movement were smooth and elegant, like the High Devil she was.

— Truly, I would like to see how you do here. But for now...

Suddenly, she pulls out a small... chess piece? A pawn piece, to be specific.

— You will be the last piece I have, and need, in my peerage. Despite the topic, her words sounded awfully light-hearted, even though you were confused out of your mind.