The night was chilly, cold, unforgiving. Even as the moon shone into the Occult Research Club's main room, Rias Gremory was sitting in her nightgown at the oddly dressed figure. The figure was standing around six foot nine, wearing clothing that wouldn't look odd out of place in an old timey film like Pride and Prejudice. However, the coloration was more black over dark green than anything of natural coloration. He also wore a fedora, a long cane in his hand. The cane itself was adorned with a long serpent with glowing yellow eyes.

His eyes were glowing emeralds that had snake slits, his mouth showing a fang filled grin as his skin had a light pale, scaly texture to it. He hissed softly, a forked tongue snaking out that oddly enough, actually attracted Rias to the being. The being stood straight then held out his arms.

"Greetings Heiress Rias Gremory," the Being said, his voice cheerful, "I am Hadrian, you friendly demon! I have been watching you for a long time. After all, a beauty such as yourself shouldn't be forced into contract she doesn't want. I have come to make a deal with you!"

"A-A deal?" Rias blinked, confused, "What deal?"

Hadrian only grinned wider, "Why, Rias Gremory! I have come to free you from your marriage contract to one Riser Phenex. Of course, with any deal, it had a few set in stone points."

"Which is?"

"Yes, the major one is that instead of marrying Riser, your marriage status will be transferred to me instead. Of course, you may see the implications behind this as you are very intelligent for one so beautiful."

Rias frowned, if it was only a transfer to him, what made him better than Riser? Appearances can be deceiving, after all. This being, however, was what clearly showing he MAY be better than the pampas brat. Hadrian grinned before a contract appeared in front of Rias, floating in his outstretched hand.

"Of course, this contract will be a blood contract, nullifying the ink contract you are in. If you do this, you are effectively signing your soul off to me to have a brighter future later. So. is it a deal, Rias Gremory?" The being asked, grin widening.

Rias couldn't move, this was her freedom. But should she take it, or drop it and find another way out? Then she remembered that her parents forced her into this and that she was sort of treated as an idiot ever since she was a little girl. She was very intelligent and that grating on her more than she wanted to admit. She looked at the being before her, starting to realize what this being was.

"Y-your a Demon, aren't you?" She asked, standing up from behind her desk.

"Ah yes," Hadrian grinned wider than ever, "I am a True Blooded Demon Lord."

She gave the Demon Lord a once over then sat back down, looking at the contract. It was a simple contract, she dropped her marriage to Riser to marry the Demon Lord Hadrian. Simple enough, she touched it then yelped as the paper cut her finger and her blood wrote her own name on the dotted line. The Demon nodded then made a copy of the contract with a snap of his fingers, handing the copy to Rias before picking up the original and sliding it into his inner suit pocket.

"Well, my future Fiance, it seems that the future may hold something else in store for us." Hadrian nodded before holding out his hand, clearly wanting to shake hands.

She reluctantly shook the Demon Lords' hand as Hadrian grinned, making her start thinking about why she ever thought to agree to this contract in the first place. Well, all she did was touch the paper and it sealed it with her blood. Maybe the pact wasn't sealed until she shook hands with Hadrian as she felt power washing over her body. It calmed mere moments later, Hadrian pulling back his hand as he smiled, a genuine smile.

"I suggest you go to bed now, you'll need all the rest you can get as this blood contract will need a full twelve hours to fully settle down. You know how unstable blood use is after all, it could really lead to a severe case of blood poisoning if not allowed to settle down." He said like it had happened before.

Rias was about to retort when she nearly collapsed as all her energy seemed to have left her body. Hadrian walked around the desk, slipping his arms under her weakening form as he carried her bridal style to her bedroom and put her to bed. The last vision she saw of the Demon Lord was his grinning face as he tucked her in.

"Sleep well, my little red terror, we have much to work on tomorrow."