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DN : [267] Vali Lucifer

Boom~

Inside the inner world, the ground suddenly trembled, and several roots sprouted, wrapping around Katerea Leviathan before dragging her underground, leaving only her head exposed.

"What are you planning? Let me go..."

Before she could finish, Katerea suddenly felt weak, her magical power rapidly depleting.

In this world, magical power was paramount. Without it, one could do nothing, regardless of their status.

August watched Katerea before him with a smile....

DH : [67] Magic

Deep within Aiden, what did he desire?

In this otherworld, he met Hestia, and every day was fulfilling and joyful. Yet, on many nights, he would dream of his home. The place he had lived for nineteen years, where he had grown up, where he was most familiar, his home, the sanctuary of his soul and spirit.

Was Aiden's deepest desire to return home?

However, it was not. Even though Aiden dreamed of his home every night, he knew very well that he could never go back.

No ma...

DN : [266] Useful Energy!

Whoosh~

The chain of Laeding shot out directly from the channel of the Gate of Babylon.

Such an individual had no right to wield the Laeding; it was an insult to its divine nature.

In the blink of an eye, Katerea Leviathan was bound tightly, suspended in the air by the restraints of the Laeding, creating a rather unseemly sight due to the constraints.

In just a few minutes, August had managed to neutralize this attack.

Especially Katerea, one of the lead...

DH : [66] What is Magic?

Aiden flipped open the cover of the first grimoire... the first page was written in a common language.

[Autobiography: Magic Mirror, the Strongest and Most Beautiful Magical Girl in the World Is Me - Side Story: Battle Against the Prince Charming.]

"What is this provocative title? Magical Girl Snow White Battles the Prince Charming? How do they fight? Jousting?" Aiden's mind immediately went off on a tangent, then he flipped to the next page.

The anime hadn't detailed the co...

DH : [65] Grimoire

Hestia's gaze sharpened instantly, and with a huff, she turned her head and said unenthusiastically, "Come in." She swung the door wide open, making way for Loki and Finn to enter.

Seeing the defeated Hestia, Loki sneered and strode inside.

With a resigned smile, Finn followed suit.

Silently, Hestia led Loki and Finn into the living room, then pointed to the couch expressionlessly. "Please, have a seat." and turned and headed into the kitchen.

The vast house was unusua...

DN : [265] Good Dog!

Boom!

A surge of magical force slammed into the room, directly lifting the roof, exposing the entire conference chamber to the open sky.

"Greetings, Fake Satan Sirzechs!"

In mid-air, a sultry, dark-skinned woman appeared.

Katerea Leviathan, a direct descendant of the former Satan Leviathan, was a member of the old Satan faction that participated in the previous Great War.

Although she lost the right to inherit the throne of Satan after the war, she was not willin...

DH : [64] My Aiden is Mine!

This is why Loki is so confident; she's not afraid of Aiden refusing. As long as he still yearns for power, he'll waver sooner or later.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Loki and Finn stepped out of the Twilight Manor.

At this hour, with the sun yet to rise, Orario was still asleep. The magical street lamps cast their glow, and only a few people dotted the streets... early risers among adventurers or those in the food industry. Bracing against the cool breeze, Loki yawned,...

DN : [264] Attack!

Azazel voiced the ultimate purpose of this three factions meeting: a peace treaty!

"Devils have no objections. What Devils need now is peace and time to recover."

Sirzechs was the first to speak. After all, this meeting was arranged under his intention. Among the three factions, Devils were the most constrained. Whether it was Angels or Fallen Angels, Light was their nemesis.

"Angels share the same sentiment. Now that God is no longer present, the most crucial thing is the c...

DH : [63] Scheme

"While I don't know why that boy chose to join that chibi penniless goddess's familia, he will soon realize that Hestia Familia only brings him restrictions." Loki said confidently, swirling her glass of red wine.

"Hestia Familia is indeed too small to offer him any real help. Only Loki Familia can truly provide him with shelter and support to grow into a First Class Adventurer." Finn said solemnly.

"Then tomorrow morning, before he heads to the dungeon, let's send the three grimo...

DN : [263] Peace

After Michael apologized, August nodded. He had been given enough respect, and August naturally didn't want to overdo it, especially since Asia wasn't present either. So, that settled it.

Sirzechs looked at everyone, cleared his throat, and then slowly began,

"Before we start this meeting, there's something we need to address, and that's the Kokabiel incident."

At this mention, Azazel became the center of attention in an instant. After all, Kokabiel was one of the Fallen Ang...

DH : [62] Prodigy

With perfect insight, Loki, whose archetype was the trickster god in Norse mythology, naturally picked up on the implied meaning in Riveria's words.

She was fully aware of the consequences of offending Hephaestus.

Even if Hephaestus didn't stop her Familia members from participating in this expedition with Loki Familia, the next time might not be so certain.

Moreover, antagonizing Hephaestus, the creator and leader of the most powerful smithy in Orario, would have comprehens...

DN : [262] Apologize

In the afternoon, August first took Rias shopping at the mall.

He accompanied Rias as she tried on numerous outfits and also bought several for her. Not only for Rias but also for Sona, Tsubaki, Hilda, Yolda, and all others, August bought clothes.

As a responsible man, it was only natural for him to know the sizes of his women.

In the afternoon, the relationship between the two progressed rapidly, and Rias seemed to have forgotten all the previous unpleasantness.

Women...

DH : [61] Reaction

"This isn't real, this isn't real..." Loki muttered to herself as she held Riveria, her hands still wandering despite the situation.

"Enough, Loki." Riveria frowned slightly as she skillfully blocked Loki's advances.

Thud.

Loki's flat chest seemed to suffer a heavy blow as she knelt on the cold floor, completely dejected.

"I just missed you so much, Riveria." Loki feigns distress.

As the Vice-Captain of Loki Familia and someone whom Loki often called mom...

DN : [261] You're Mine!

As Serafall clung tightly to Sona, unwilling to let go, Rias and Sirzechs had already arrived.

Knock Knock Knock

The sound of knocking made August turn his head.

"Please come in."

Breaking free from Serafall's embrace, Sona adjusted her clothes, while Serafall, upon seeing someone, also refrained from embarrassing her sister and composed herself.

Then the door swung open, and Sirzechs and Rias, with Grayfia following behind, walked in.

"Serafall, g...

DH : [60] Lose?

As the day shifted back to the light, the group of women from the Loki Familia emerged from the dungeon, crossing the central square and heading towards North Street.

Adjacent to the road on North Street stood a grand mansion, towering above the surrounding buildings. Its imposing structure, reminiscent of a mountain of swords with its overlapping high towers, gleamed with a purple-copper hue, resembling a vibrant flame. At the peak of the central tower, a jester's flag fluttered in the...

DN : [260] Suffer

Watching Rias, who kept her head down, Sirzechs sighed.

"Rias, I'll ask you one last time, what are your thoughts?"

"I don't know."

"Do you love him?"

"I do, but he..."

Rias hesitated, ultimately feeling a sense of unfairness. Why was she inferior to Sona? Why did August treat Sona better than her?

"If you love him, then fight for him. If you don't, I can help you one last time, even if it costs me my dignity, I can talk to August and annul this engagement....

DH : [59] Give Me More Power!

Hephaestus used tongs to lift the glowing blade and swiftly plunged it into a pool of water.

Amidst swirling steam, the red-hot blade rapidly cooled down.

The water in the pool must have been infused with materials from dungeon monsters, hence its quick cooling rate.

"Now, only the blade and hilt are completed. Grinding, sheathing, decorative elements, and other tasks will need to wait until tomorrow. However, you can give it a name first, and then tell me your preferred col...

DN : [259] Unexpected Encounter! 

Serafall's initial reaction was disbelief. She refused to entertain such a notion. However, as she glanced back at Sona's flushed and bashful demeanor, there was no need for further explanation.

It was painfully clear: their precious little flower had been plucked.

In that moment, Serafall felt as if the world had turned dim, devoid of color.

August paid no mind to Serafall. Instead, he opened his arms to Sona. Among everyone present, August unequivocally doted on Sona, and ...

DN : [258] Magical Girl Appears! 

Time passed quickly, and soon it was Parents' Day at the Kuoh Academy.

On this day, the Kuoh Academy buzzed with activity as a large number of parents accompanied their children to the school.

For today's classes, parents could observe from behind in the classrooms, adding to the vibrant scenery.

However, on this particular day, August didn't attend a single class. The discomfort was just too much, coupled with his reputation at the Kuoh Academy. To avoid becoming a target, ...

DH : [58] Forging

Lowering Aiden's hands and obtaining the data needed for the hilt, Hephaestus redirected her attention to Durandal.

Perhaps it was an intuition derived from being the Goddess of Smithing, but even though Durandal was quietly sheathed, Hephaestus still sensed its uniqueness.

As a creation of the system, Durandal didn't possess any additional special functions. If anything, its uniqueness lay in its durability and sharpness.

The only peculiarity was that it originated from the...

DH : [57] Embarrassed

"This is between you and me. Even if you provide the main material, with me personally crafting it, it'll cost around 10 million valis with a fifty percent discount." Hephaestus stated, having confirmed Aiden's impending advancement to Level 3 adventurer and his astonishing rate of growth. She already had a preliminary idea of how to craft it, so she quoted her price.

"Thank you for your trouble." Aiden bowed slightly, performing a salute, while speaking to confirm.

Although Aiden...

DN : [257] Pride!

As August gazed at Sirzechs before him, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

In the original story, during the Three Factions meeting, both Issei Hyoudou as the Red Dragon Emperor and Vali Lucifer as the White Dragon Emperor were asked similar questions.

Both gave their answers, only to agree one moment and rebel the next.

"So, you want me to be a witness?"

"Yes, as the Red Dragon Emperor and as the Lord of the House of Demon, you are qualified."

"What about the White ...

DN : [256] Night Visit

On this particular evening, August found himself in the company of Hilda and Yolda, lounging in the living room while pretending to watch TV.

Of course, the TV was merely a facade; the real purpose was something everyone present was well aware of.

Ding Dong

Suddenly, the doorbell chimed, catching August off guard.

It was the first time someone had rung his doorbell. Most of the visitors to his home were women who possessed keys to his place, and if it was Azaz...

DH : [56] Luck Goddess

After all, Aiden's looks could easily rank among the top, even among the gods and goddesses of Orario. Just by his appearance, one could tell that he must be quite wealthy.

Moreover, seeing Hestia now, with her slightly bulging belly, the scent of seafood clinging to her, and a face even rounder than a month ago, it was clear that Aiden took good care of her.

As for why Aiden was willing to join the goddess of poverty's familia, Hephaestus didn't care. Everyone has their own secre...

DH : [55] Ήφαιστος

For this establishment, if perfection were rated out of ten, Aiden would give it a nine. So, why the deduction of one point? Because it was simply too expensive, to the extent that even Hestia wore a pained expression as Aiden paid.

Having indulged in a sumptuous feast, under Hestia's lead, the two arrived at the blacksmith shop belonging to her dear friend, Hephaestus.

It was a large-scale establishment, exuding an aura of opulence.

Above the tightly closed shop door hung a...

DN : [255] Useful Mascot

August strolled into the student council room, and none of the members paid him any mind.

Compared to others, August practically lived at the student council, akin to being at home. Over time, everyone had grown accustomed to him, and he had seamlessly become part of the team.

Seeing August and Ravel enter together, Sona, seated in the president's position, grinned.

She had heard August complain incessantly these past few days, primarily because Ravel was too young. If she w...

DH : [54] Taste of the Sea

"Only children make choices; adults take it all. Although my body hasn't matured yet, being rich is good enough." Aiden extended his right hand in a mock grip.

Recalling various seafood dishes he had seen but not tasted, Aiden felt his stomach growl even louder.

"Hestia, have you decided on a restaurant?" Aiden, his appetite thoroughly awakened, immediately asked as soon as he stepped out of the bathroom.

However, Hestia didn't answer his question. Instead, she pointed to th...

DN : [254] Ladykiller

Clang~

Two swords clashed together, Yuuto Kiba's face covered in sweat, yet he persisted.

And across from him was none other than August, currently holding a simple sword and sparring with him. It was called sparring, but in reality, it was just training for Kiba.

Inheriting the Eight Thousand Sword Styles from the First Generation, August was now considered a half-master of swordsmanship.

And August's sword had only one characteristic: killing. Swords were in...

DH : [53] Newbie Gourmet

The reason the system reminded Aiden that "You possess the Sparda bloodline" is because Sparda bloodline itself is inherently adept at creating miracles.

Throughout the Devil May Cry series, both protagonists have demonstrated this trait. Whether it was Dante in the third game defeating Vergil, who had been relentlessly honing his skills in battle, or Nero in the fifth game achieving full demon transformation through sheer willpower without relying on demonic weapons. This transformatio...

DN : [253] Isaiah

"Ah!!!"

Revenge had been taken, but for Yuuto Kiba, there was no joy to be found.

Tears streamed down his face as emotions burst forth like a dam breaking. He had avenged his comrades, but their deaths remained unchanged. All that was left were tears and pain.

He had done the only thing he could: he had avenged them.

Suddenly, something fell out of Valper Galilei's corpse's pocket and landed near Kiba. As his tears fell onto the object, something miraculous occurred. 2024-07-22 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post