DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

"I live everyday expecting to die, so that I won't have any regrets even if I do die."

— Mirko, My Hero Academia

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"W-What are you talking about?! But if Roy wants to see, it's... not impossible!" Claire stammered, her face beet red.

"Roy, so you like that kind of outfit..." Rinslet giggled.

"What have you done to the sacred shrine maiden attire?!"

"I wonder if I still have my shrine maiden outfit from the Divine Ritual Institute..."

The three girls whispered among themselves, their faces flushed.

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They passed through the castle gate and entered the grand hall. The high ceiling was adorned with beautiful arches, and a carpeted hallway lined with stone pillars stretched out before them.

Instead of torches or spirit crystals, small light spirits floated in the air, providing illumination.

Although this was a relic from the Age of Myths, after thousands of years of renovations, little remained of its original appearance.

The only things that hinted at its ancient origins were the carvings on the stone pillars.

The walls of the hallway were decorated with colorful murals depicting legendary Elemental Princesses and past winners of the Blade Dance.

They followed the shrine maiden through the vast castle, finally arriving at their room.

"This is the room for the Ordesia Empire's representatives, Team Scarlet. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything," the shrine maiden said.

"Wait, is Roy going to stay in the same room as us?" Rinslet asked, blushing.

"O-Of course not! What are you thinking?!" Claire exclaimed, her face also turning red.

"That's right. It's impossible for us to share a room with a man," Ellis added with a cough.

"Well, that's true, but... if there aren't enough rooms, it can't be helped, right?" Fianna and Rinslet exchanged anxious glances.

Roy chuckled at their flustered reactions.

"We have separate rooms prepared for men," the shrine maiden explained, looking at them with a puzzled expression.

"I-I knew that! Of course!"

"Yes, that's... very thoughtful of you."

The girls nodded vigorously, completely forgetting their earlier embarrassment.

"It's a shame," Carol giggled.

"What's a shame, Carol?" Roy asked with a smile.

"I think the young ladies will be disappointed," Carol whispered in his ear.

Roy understood what she meant.

But it wasn't entirely impossible...

"Excuse me, shrine maiden," Roy called out.

If he remembered correctly, the room they had assigned him was an abandoned storage room.

He didn't want to stay in such a place.

And he needed to teleport Rias and the others here. He needed more rooms.

"Is there something else you need?" the shrine maiden asked.

"Please arrange more rooms for us," Roy requested, a glint in his eyes.

The shrine maiden was about to refuse his unreasonable request when her expression suddenly changed.

Her initially indifferent demeanor shifted to one of respect.

"Roy-sama, we can arrange as many rooms as you need."

Claire and the others were shocked by her sudden change in attitude.

Normally, she wouldn't agree to such a request.

Roy smirked but didn't explain.

He had simply used his mind control magic.

Roy then used his teleportation magic to return to Areishia Spirit Academy and bring the other girls to the sanctuary.

"Wow! So this is the sanctuary!"

"The architecture is so different!"

"It seems we have a lot to explore!"

"Are we going shopping? Count me in!"

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The girls chattered excitedly as they arrived.

"Alright, everyone, let's get settled in first," Roy announced.

"By the way, we're going to participate in the cleansing ritual later. Do you want to join us?" Claire asked Rias and the others.

"Cleansing ritual?"

The girls exchanged confused glances.

"It's a ritual where we cleanse our bodies with water," Fianna explained.

"So basically, it's just taking a bath, right?" Mine guessed.

"That's the gist of it."

"Roy, do you want to join us?" Claire asked, blushing.

"Of course I'm going. Why wouldn't I be allowed?" Roy replied with a raised eyebrow.

"Well..." Claire was speechless.

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After Saeko and the others finished unpacking and arranging their rooms, they all headed towards the location of the cleansing ritual, including Velsaria and Lux's teams.

The warm sunlight filtered through the leaves of the lush forest.

Colorful birds flew through the air.

The branches of the trees were laden with ripe fruits.

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They arrived at a large lake beside the castle.

Many spirits were dancing and playing around the lake, highlighting its sacred nature. It was the perfect place for the shrine maidens to perform their cleansing ritual.

"Are Claire and the others not here yet?" Roy wondered, looking around.

The girls were taking their time changing into their swimsuits.

Roy, however, was already ready.

He was shirtless, wearing only a pair of swim trunks.

His silver hair fluttered in the wind, and his 'Honored' Handsome face could make even the gods jealous.

Bored, Roy lay down on a beach chair and closed his eyes.

"Roy, sorry to keep you waiting!"

Roy opened his eyes and saw Fianna standing before him, wearing a rather revealing swimsuit.

"Oh, it's Fianna."

"Heehee, how do I look in this swimsuit?" Fianna asked with a giggle, pulling Roy to his feet.

"You look great," Roy replied with a thumbs up.

"Fianna, you're so sly!" Claire and the other girls, who had finally arrived in their swimsuits, called out from a distance.

Claire was wearing a simple, bright red swimsuit with no frills or decorations, which only accentuated her natural beauty.

She looked absolutely adorable.

The girls were a sight to behold, each in their own unique swimsuit, a beautiful display of diverse styles and personalities.

'This is truly paradise,' Roy thought with a grin.

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Deep beneath the floating island of Ragna Ys, in a vast cavern that even the shrine maidens of the Divine Ritual Institute were forbidden to enter, two figures walked through the darkness.

One was Lily Flame, an orphan from the Instructional School.

She followed behind her master, reading from a report.

"After the battle, the Destroyer Spirit was rendered useless by Muir Alenstarl. The military officials have lodged a strong protest against us."

"Let them complain. Those incompetent fools only care about their own safety," the girl leading the way replied dismissively.

She had long, flowing red hair and wore a black coat and a crimson mask with a demonic pattern.

Lily wasn't surprised by her master's response.

To her, the nation with whom she was allied, was merely a tool to achieve her goals.

"But, Ren-sama, what about the deployment of the military spirits?" Lily asked.

The girl, known as Ren, didn't answer immediately. ( Rubia Elstein )

The only sounds in the cavern were their footsteps and the clinking of the spirit crystals they carried for illumination.

The crystals cast an eerie glow on the strange carvings on the cavern walls.

Lily was curious. How had her master discovered this hidden place, forbidden even to the shrine maidens?

"Tell Muir to remain still for now. I'll meet with her tonight," Ren finally replied.

"You're attending the ball?" Lily asked in surprise.

"As the winner of the previous tournament, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to skip it, would it?"

"But you haven't prepared your attire..." Lily said cautiously.

"I still have my dress from the last tournament, although I left most of my clothes with my sister."

"You have a sister?"

"..." Ren didn't answer.

Lily, worried about displeasing her master, quickly changed the subject. "But are you sure that man is the Maou we're looking for?"

"He has claimed to be the Maou. We'll find out tonight," Ren replied, a strange glint in her eyes.

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As evening approached, the opening ceremony of the Blade Dance commenced in the castle that served as the lodging for the participants.

The grand hall was filled with guests, nobles, and Elementalists from various countries, their conversations and laughter filling the air.

Elegant music played softly in the background.

The hall was decorated with chandeliers adorned with countless spirit crystals.

A long table in the center was laden with luxurious dishes and a variety of fruits.

Roy entered the hall with his entourage, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

The girls, dressed in beautiful gowns, were a sight to behold, but Roy, in his elegant suit, was the center of attention.

"That's the only male Elementalist on the continent!"

"The girls with him are all so beautiful!"

"As expected of the Night Demon King. He has so many girls with him."

"Are those all his slaves? How terrifying!"

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The nobles gossiped among themselves, some of the young ladies staring at Roy with undisguised desire.

Even the girls participating in the Blade Dance couldn't help but steal glances at him.

These girls were all elite Elementalists selected from various countries.

And they were all beautiful.

They were all around the same age as Roy and his group.

This was because, according to the decree of the Elemental Lords, one of the requirements for participating in the Blade Dance was being a Princess Shrine Maiden under the age of twenty.

This rule applied not only to the Blade Dance but also to most important spirit rituals.

Roy found a seat on a sofa, surrounded by his girls.

Many young noblemen and beautiful women tried to approach him, but the girls quickly shooed them away.

He was supposed to be their protector, but now, he was the one being protected.

"Est, what would you like to eat?" Roy asked the sword spirit, who was holding a plate.

"Roy, I want some fish," Est replied.

"Such a good girl, not picky at all. Unlike those other girls," Roy chuckled, petting Est's head.

Est, dressed in a pure white dress, looked like an adorable snow elf.

"Est is so cute," Roy said as he stroked her hair.

Est's ears twitched.

"Roy, say that again."

"Hmm?"

"Please say it again." Est looked at him with her mesmerizing eyes.

"Est is so cute," Roy repeated, indulging her request.

"Roy, you're biased! I want praise too!" Ren, who rarely emerged from her spirit seal, suddenly appeared, pouting.

"Um... Ren is also very cute," Roy said, patting her head.

"Say it again..." Ren whined.

"Ren is very, very cute."

Roy suddenly realized that many eyes were on him.

He turned and saw Rias and the other girls staring at him.

Uh oh... they all want praise now?

Roy felt a cold sweat.

Fortunately, the girls didn't make any demands.

Roy found this kind of social gathering rather boring. If not for the chance to see Rubia, he wouldn't have come.

Just as he was getting restless, Rinslet approached him.

"R-Roy..." she stammered.

Rinslet was wearing a stunning ocean-blue dress that accentuated her beauty. Her golden hair was styled in an elegant updo, making her look like an ice queen.

Her cheeks were flushed, and her rosy lips were slightly parted.

"W-Well... this is a rare opportunity, so..."

She cleared her throat several times.

Then, she finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Would you like to... dance with me?"

The other girls groaned in frustration.

They hadn't even thought about asking him to dance!

Rinslet had beaten them to it.

"Of course. It would be my honor to dance with you, Rinslet," Roy replied, taking her gloved hand with a gentlemanly bow.

"It's... it's Roy's hand..." Rinslet blushed, her voice barely audible.

Roy led her to the dance floor. He could feel her nervousness.

"Relax," he whispered in her ear, his arm gently encircling her waist.

Rinslet's body went limp, her legs almost giving way.

If Roy hadn't been holding her, she would have collapsed.

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