DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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To humans, Heretic Gods were a disaster.

And so were Campiones, those who wielded the powers of Heretic Gods.

Campiones slew Heretic Gods and usurped their [Authorities], protecting humanity in a way. That's why they were revered as Demon Lords.

The Power of a Demon Lord was absolute, for they could defeat gods.

But they were also feared.

After all, they hold the power to destroy the world.

If they were angered, the consequences could be devastating.

Yet, this powerful Campione had been effortlessly frozen solid before their very eyes.

The shrine maidens couldn't believe it.

"Is this okay?" Sona asked, looking at Roy with concern, seeing that the Sword King was dead.

She wasn't worried about the Sword King's death itself, but about the potential repercussions.

"It's fine. He came here to steal the Heretic God. He deserved it. I gave him a chance," Roy replied with a shrug.

He had indeed given Salvatore a chance to leave.

It was his own fault for not taking it.

As for the consequences... Roy hadn't considered that.

But killing a Campione had both advantages and disadvantages for the world.

The advantage was that if a Heretic God appeared, there would be a Campione to deal with it.

But the disadvantage was that if a Campione was angered, they could cause just as much destruction as a Heretic God.

It was a double-edged sword.

But Roy didn't care about any of that.

...

The Heretic God finally descended.

"Did you summon me?"

A powerful aura erupted from the magic circle, and a figure materialized within the pillar of light reaching towards the sky.

It was a muscular giant, hundreds of meters tall.

This was Phobos, the son of Ares, the Greek god of war.

In the original story, Salvatore Doni had slain him and usurped his [Authority].

"So this is a Heretic God? He seems quite strong," Esdeath commented, her eyes gleaming with predatory interest.

Phobos wasn't that powerful, only at the peak of Ultimate-class. He was a relatively weak Heretic God.

"Don't worry, Esdeath. There will be other Heretic Gods," Roy said with a chuckle.

"Of course. I'm not interested in this one anyway. I prefer stronger opponents," Esdeath replied with a smirk.

"So we can gain his [Authority] by defeating him? But how do we even defeat him...?" Sona wondered, looking at the giant with a troubled expression.

She wasn't a frontline fighter. She preferred strategy and tactics.

But in this situation, no strategy seemed viable.

"Sona, use this..." Roy summoned a massive mecha, a thousand meters tall.

It was Shikoutazer, the Supreme Teigu.

Rias had used it to defeat the Demonic Spirit earlier.

Shikoutazer could unleash power comparable to an Ultimate-class.

But it might not be enough to defeat this Heretic God.

"And this should help." Roy took out another item.

It was a divine sword that tried to fly away as soon as it appeared, but Roy caught it.

This was the sword he had pulled from Tohru's back in the world of 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid'.

It seemed to have a mind of its own and always tried to escape.

"Behave yourself."

Under Roy's powerful magic, the sword finally calmed down.

It had been able to injure and even threaten Tohru's life, so its power was undeniable.

Roy explained how to control Shikoutazer to Sona, then had her enter the mecha.

Shikoutazer's eyes glowed red, and it began to move.

The shrine maidens were stunned. He could summon such a massive mecha so easily?

This man was truly mysterious.

Roy then threw the divine sword towards Shikoutazer.

The sword grew larger in mid-air, reaching a hundred meters in length.

Sona, controlling Shikoutazer, caught the sword and swung it a few times. The air rippled as if space itself was being cut.

"Kaichou is amazing!"

"Yes, but Roy-sama is also incredible! He gave her such a powerful weapon!"

"If Kaichou defeats that guy, she'll become a Campione, right?"

...

Sona's peerage cheered excitedly.

"Are you my opponent?" Phobos looked at the towering Shikoutazer.

"Yes, I am," Sona replied, her voice filled with excitement as she looked down from the mecha.

"If you want my [Authority], then come and get it!" Phobos roared.

He then invoked his divine power.

"O priestesses of the God of Wine, summon the divine son! Revel in the divine wine of madness, abandon your homes, wander the forests, and worship us, your gods!"

The earth trembled.

Countless heavy cavalry emerged from the ground, charging towards Shikoutazer.

This was Phobos's [Authority]: Iron Stampede.

He could summon cavalry charges and even control beasts of burden, carriages, cars, and any other vehicle that moved on land.

They would awaken a sense of worship towards him and attack, charge, and rampage under his command. He could control tens of thousands of units.

He could also equip them with steel armor, shields, battering rams, and blades.

This ability was even more powerful in a city, capable of destroying one with ease.

The cavalry, each over a hundred meters tall, charged towards Shikoutazer.

Although they were like children compared to the thousand-meter-tall mecha, Sona didn't underestimate them.

She activated all of Shikoutazer's laser cannons.

A barrage of lasers rained down on the cavalry.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!

The island shook violently as if it was about to break apart.

Massive waves crashed against the shore. It seemed the island was about to sink.

Roy quickly transported everyone to the subspace.

This way, even if Sona and the Heretic God's battle intensified, it wouldn't affect the outside world.

Sona continued her bombardment.

The heavy cavalry couldn't get close.

It wasn't that Phobos's [Authority] was weak. It was just that the individual cavalry units weren't that strong.

A large group of them together was still a threat.

But against a war machine like Shikoutazer, they were helpless.

"You're strong, challenger. But I won't lose," Phobos declared, seeing that his [Authority] was ineffective.

He drew a large sword and charged towards Shikoutazer.

Sona raised the divine sword and blocked his attack.

Although she wasn't trained in swordsmanship, she knew the basics.

Clang!

To everyone's surprise, Phobos's sword shattered upon contact with the divine sword.

Phobos was stunned.

Sona seized the opportunity and struck.

Slice!

Phobos's head was severed, and blood rained down.

"She did it! Kaichou succeeded!"

"Sona has become a Campione!"

...

Tsubaki and the others cheered as they witnessed their leader slay the Heretic God.

Yuri, Liliana, and the shrine maidens were also amazed.

Another Campione was born!

After witnessing Roy effortlessly defeat the Sword King, they were once again awestruck by his power.

"Roy, I did it!" Sona exclaimed excitedly, returning to the real world and leaping into Roy's arms.

"Well done, Sona. Now, don't resist. Pandora will summon you soon," Roy said.

"Pandora?" Sona was confused, and then lost consciousness.

"Roy, is Sona alright?"

"Is Kaichou okay?"

"Sona?!"

....

Rias, Tsubaki, and the others were worried.

"Don't worry, she's been summoned by Pandora," Roy explained, holding Sona gently.

Pandora was the one who managed the Campione reincarnation ritual.

Those who fought and defeated gods were usually on the verge of death.

Of course, Sona's situation was different.

Pandora would use the [Circle of Usurpation] to transfer the defeated god's [Authority] and a body capable of wielding that power to the victor, turning them into a Campione.

Roy's explanation reassured the girls.

The Ritual would take some time, so Roy decided to find a place for them to stay.

He approached Liliana.

"Your name is Liliana, right?"

Liliana bowed respectfully. "Yes, sir. I am Liliana Kranjcar, a Knight of the Bronze Black Cross."

"Don't call me 'sir.' Just Roy is fine. Take us to your magic association. We need a quiet place to rest," Roy said.

Voban had openly summoned a Heretic God here and even captured talented shrine maidens from various factions.

Although they couldn't stop Voban, those factions were undoubtedly keeping an eye on this place.

The Bronze Black Cross must be nearby.

"Yes, Roy-sama." Liliana bowed again, glancing at the unconscious Sona in his arms.

Sona had defeated a Campione and emerged unscathed. It was unbelievable.

But it was the truth.

And the man before her was even more scary. He had effortlessly defeated the Sword King.

Even a Campione couldn't match his power.

Liliana looked at Roy with a mix of awe and fear.

Roy, noticing her reaction, shrugged helplessly.

Then, he saw that Lucoa had healed the unconscious shrine maidens.

Those girls would have suffered mental breakdowns if left alone. Even if they survived, they would be like vegetables.

They would be abandoned by their factions, no different from being dead.

But Lucoa had saved them. She was truly kind.

Roy and the girls, along with the rescued shrine maidens, followed Liliana's directions and left the island.

After they left, the island crumbled and sank into the sea.

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