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DN : [292] Hati and Skoll

On the other side of the battlefield, several figures stood in contemplation.

Leading them was none other than Vali, who had twice been defeated by August.

"It's truly unbelievable that he managed to defeat Fenrir head-on. And that weapon he used... doesn't seem to be a sacred gear." Vali said, her voice tinged with envy as she gazed at August standing with Fenrir below. She had also been eyeing Fenrir, but August had beaten her to it.

Moreover, unlike herself, August had no...

DH : [92] Harem King

"Since you've made up your mind, let's continue. Go to the weapons rack over there and grab a wooden sword." Aiden patted Bell on the shoulder.

"Got it." With newfound determination, Bell retrieved a wooden sword from the weapons rack and resumed his sparring with Aiden.

Following Takemikazuchi's teachings, Aiden began a rigorous and merciless training regimen.

All night long, Bell found himself living in a world of painful bliss.

Unlike Ais, who would often leave Bell...

DH : [91] Bell

"Next, you must remember everything I'm about to say. Do you understand?" Aiden's voice was serious and firm.

"Yes." Bell responded, nodding solemnly.

"But first, I need to ask you a question. You knew that the cat people's ambush technique wouldn't work on me, so why did you try to emulate it?" 

"...Because when facing your sword, I didn't know how to attack." Bell lowering his head in silence for a moment before scratching it awkwardly.

"Alright, it must have be...

DN : [291] Fenrir!

"Without sufficient power, one should not attempt to control forces beyond their grasp."

This was August's assessment of Loki. It was undeniable that creating a being like Fenrir indicated Loki was no ordinary individual. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have earned his fearsome reputation in Norse mythology.

However, controlling Fenrir, turning it into a weapon in his hand, was beyond what Loki could manage.

Fenrir, already gravely injured, seemed driven by hatred or anger as it sl...

DN : [290] EA!

Swish~ Swish~ Swish~

As August lifted the Key of the King's Law, it seemed to unlock a switch in the void. A dense network of crimson lines shot up into the sky, resembling a technology tree that kept ascending.

The Sword of Rupture, EA, the strongest treasure within the Gate of Babylon, belonged to Gilgamesh, the mightiest sword in his arsenal. In Mesopotamian mythology, it was a sword bearing the name of a god, standing at the pinnacle of treasures, known as the Sword that Slice...

DH : [90] Training

"However, if you can discern Bell's limits, can you discern mine? If not, don't blame me for breaking the whetstone in the end."

Recalling the original story where Freya constantly orchestrated situations to push Bell to his limits, Aiden's lips curved into a confident smile. The more challenges, the better.

When he arrived home and entered the living room, he saw Bell sitting alone on the couch, still in his novice adventurer gear. Bell's face was slightly flushed, and his expres...

DH : [89] The Moon Is Beautiful

"I'm fine, Aiden, are you hurt?" Eina calmly retorted.

"I'm fine. Bell, how about you? Were you scared?" Aiden, now composed, teased with a smile.

"I-I'm alright. That was amazing, Aiden-senpai. I'm fine, thank you for asking." Bell's voice trembled slightly, but his crimson eyes gleamed brightly. Having never experienced combat, he was still a greenhorn village boy at heart. Yet, in this moment, instead of fear, he felt excitement and a yearning for strength after witnessing Aide...

DN : [289] Key!

[Boost!]

A crimson gauntlet appeared on August's arm.

This sight startled Loki slightly. He hadn't expected this demon to be associated with the Red Dragon Emperor.

"Partner, you've finally let me out." Ddraig's voice was filled with resentment and dissatisfaction.

Because August disliked having his everyday life watched like a live broadcast, he would often close off Ddraig's perception of the outside world when not using the Boosted Gear.

...

DN : [288] Fenrir

"Leave it to me. I'm quite interested in that wolf." August stepped forward. Capturing such a creature would greatly benefit him.

"Hmm? Are you sure? That's Fenrir we're talking about." Odin cautioned. Though August was of Satan-class strength, Fenrir's power far surpassed that.

"Fenrir is indeed formidable." August acknowledged, "But precisely because of that, Loki himself is wary. Fenrir is not at his full strength; he bears restrictions placed by Loki."

"True." Odin nodde...

DH : [88] Night Attack

Glancing ahead, Aiden's eyes caught sight of the familiar fashionable columnar magic stone street lamps, their delicate columns marred by destruction.

Looking up again, he realized that the deep blue canopy above had completely transformed into an impenetrable darkness that refused to dissipate.

Robbery? Was this a magical effect? Aiden furrowed his brows, equipped with night vision, instantly sensing someone spying on him in the darkness.

"Be careful, stay behind me." Aiden...

DN : [287] Trickster

Just as the enraged old man devil was on the verge of losing control, trouble arrived.

Boom!

Suddenly, the roof of the banquet hall was shattered, and a surge of unfamiliar magic energy filled the room.

Through the broken opening, a figure slowly descended.

Tall and slender, with long, ice-blue hair as sharp as spikes, and a face full of arrogance.

The newcomer's gaze immediately locked onto Odin, ignoring everyone else, including the two Satans and the Governor ...

DH : [87] Favor

"Alright." Bell nodded, though still a bit nervous.

"Then let's get started, Eina. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can leave." Aiden spoke up.

"Mm, let's begin." Eina turned around, deftly retrieved forms and a pen, and began registering Bell.

With a familiar procedure, Eina asked, Bell answered, and soon it was done.

"Eina, I need to update my information." Aiden spoke up after Bell finished registering.

"Update? So, Aiden, you've leveled up?" Eina looked ...

DH : [86] Lil Bro

"How can there be such a color? Such pure darkness... A soul intertwined with darkness and light, a power akin to divinity yet different... Ah..." Freya murmured softly, her excitement growing.

She involuntarily twisted her body.

Freya once again desired it.

The soul intertwined with darkness and light that Freya spoke of was none other than Aiden.

For the past month, Aiden had been commuting to Babel Tower every day, unnoticed by Freya until today. 

This wa...

DN : [286] Dumb Old Man

The moment Sona finished speaking, the entire banquet hall fell into a deep silence, only to be followed by a cacophony of murmurs and whispers.

Sona's proposal was as radical as if someone had suggested founding a school for both nobles and commoners during the warring states period. Class systems, regardless of the world, country, or race, always existed and would never disappear.

Even in modern society, although noble titles may no longer be present, there were always class dis...

DH : [85] Discerning Eye

Bell suddenly realized that the clothes worn by the two in front of him looked quite valuable. Whether it was the outfit Aiden had before taking a bath or the current one he was wearing, especially the katana strapped to Aiden's back just now, it was much better than what Bell had seen in Hephaestus' shop window.

'So, I've joined a formidable familia.'

Bell thought to himself, then raised his hand eagerly and said, "Hestia-sama, I can help in the kitchen. I know how to co...

DN : [285] Dream

A chill spread across the female devil's face, and she was beginning to show signs of hostility.

On the other hand, the male devil seemed like a second-rate rascal, shamelessly eyeing his counterpart up and down, behaving like an uncontrollable lecher.

"Zephyrdor, if you want to start a fight here, I'll accompany you. And even if I kill you, no one above should blame me."

"Are you really saying this, you foul woman? I rarely invite you to a private room over there, Miss Agar...

DH : [84] Tragic Ends Curse

Bell wept at his desk as if releasing all the frustration and disappointment of the past six days in one outburst.

Hestia and Aiden exchanged a smile, then turned their attention back to Bell.

For Aiden, he was certainly in favor of Bell joining. After all, he knew he would eventually leave, uncertain of when he could return. Even with the inheritance he could leave behind due to the Golden Rule, it wouldn't prevent Hestia Familia from dissolving once he departed.

However, w...

DN : [284] Elixir of Life

August's actions completely altered the atmosphere in the banquet hall.

Everyone became cautious, afraid of inadvertently angering this formidable figure.

August was content to be left alone; he had no interest in interacting with these devils.

However, Sona and Rias felt somewhat helpless. One wrong move, and their reputations could be tarnished, a situation both frustrating and amusing.

But there are always exceptions. Just because most were hesitant to approach didn...

DN : [283] Demon Duke

August looked at Diodora and smiled before beckoning Asia over with a wave of his hand.

Obediently, Asia walked over and sat beside August, looking every bit like a devoted companion.

"She is my peerage. If not my property, then what is she?"

With that single statement, every devil in the banquet hall nodded in agreement. This was the rule among devils. Any reincarnated devil belonged to their master unequivocally.

Asia herself showed no sign of dissatisfaction; instea...

DH : [83] New Member

"Phew, I'm alive." Bell exhaled deeply after finishing the last sip of juice from his cup. Immediately, he stood up and bowed gratefully to Aiden and Hestia. "Thank you both for your help."

"No need to thank us. Would you like more to eat? There's more in the kitchen." Hestia asked softly.

"N-No, thank you. I'm already full." Bell stood stiffly as if facing the stern gaze of a school principal, his hands close to his thighs, his chest puffed out, and his head held high with nervou...