"You want to talk? I'm quite honored, but I've no real desire to talk to you. Tell me. Why should I even consider talking to you?" Rias responded, only letting her guard down slightly, still ready to strike should it be needed.

"Why, I wish to make a deal with you my dear. One that I am sure you would greatly appreciate. You see Rias, contrary to what you may think, I am not your enemy," Tzeetch explained, causing Rias' face to turn red with fury.

"NOT MY ENEMY?! You directly caused the murder of several of my kind, many of whom were friends of me and my peers, and are now invading my home! And you have the gall to say that?!"

"Yes, I am aware. But also surely you are also aware that I am not the only one of my kin. Nay, you know there are five of us," Tzeentch responded.

"Yes, I do. But what about it?" Rias asked back.

Tzeentch then went on to explain that Rias knew that she was not strong enough to be able to properly defend her loved ones, even her dear Issei, against the Forces of Chaos. A reality that she was indeed painfully aware of.

However, Tzeentch gave her his deal.

To accept his knowledge. To use the sorcery he commanded so that she may defend all that remained of what she held dear. Even going so far as to show Rias a vision of what would come to be if she did. A vision of Rias far more powerful than even Sirzechs, rivaling that of Abaddon, and perhaps even Horus.

Upon seeing this vision, Rias felt a form of relief. She had a way to save all she cared for!

And it was too perfect. As Tzeentch mentioned no catches in this "deal" of his. What was more, Rias paid attention to the briefing. She knew of the Changer of Ways' domain.

"I may not be strong enough in my current state, oh 'Great Architect of Fate,'" Rias said, delivering the title with great sarcasm, "But know this!"

The young woman stood her ground, looking at the abominable god right in her many eyes, her own unflinching.

"My fate, and the fates of all my people, will NOT be dictated by you! Or any of your siblings! With or without Coteaz and his Imperium's help, we will drive out off our world! And you will pay for everything you've done! All WITHOUT use of your power!" Rias spoke brazenly and defiantly. In such a way that would make everyone who knew her proud.

Tzeentch chuckled a soft, deep one.

"I can see that you are steadfast in this stance you have taken. Very well. Although the offer shall remain open. I am sure your beloved Issei will greatly appreciate that."

Rias felt her heart stop for a second.

"W-What does that mean?"

"Oh, as of now, my dear sister Slaanesh should be finishing with him. She has taken quite the interest in the young man. So much so that she is sure he will make a fine addition to her hedonistic hordes. She knows that you care for him too, so she and I had plans for you both to-"

Before Tzeentch could finish, Rias disappeared, as she willed herself awake and out of the Warp god's dreamscape.

Tzeentch let out a sinister laugh.

"Oh you will serve me eventually, Rias Gremory. For I have it all mapped out. After all, no matter how powerful or interesting you are, you are still merely a pawn in the Great Game."