DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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"Ah..." Liliana glanced at Roy, and seeing that he didn't react, she replied, "Yes, he is."

"We've found a Heretic God. Please inform the Maou-sama," Diana said through the phone.

"You found a—Heretic God?!" Liliana looked at Roy with surprise.

Roy nodded, not surprised at all.

He had used his precognition [Authority], inherited from Odin.

This [Authority] allowed him to glimpse future events.

If he wasn't mistaken, this Heretic God was Athena.

'Speak of the devil—' he thought. He had just been wondering when Athena would appear.

"Liliana, ask for the exact location," Roy instructed, taking a sip of his tea.

"Okay." Liliana relayed the question to Diana.

"The Heretic God appeared in Italy. I'll send you a picture of the location."

"Understood."

Liliana ended the call and looked at Roy.

"No need to explain. I heard everything. Our next target is this Heretic God then," Roy said, looking at the picture on Liliana's phone.

It was a little girl. Athena.

"You don't have to come this time. I'll go bring her back myself," Roy announced.

"Eh? Is Roy interested in this Heretic God?" Mitsuri asked, surprised.

"It seems so, nya," Kuroka added with a playful grin.

"She's a—Loli," Chelsea commented, peering at the picture.

"Perverted lolicon," Koneko said flatly.

"...."

"Ahem, Athena can be playmates with Koneko and Kanna," Roy retorted with a cough.

He was used to Koneko's teasing by now.

"Alright, let's not waste any time. I'll head out now before she disappears," Roy said, then stood up, carrying Ophis.

He placed Ophis in Asia's lap. Asia had a high affinity with Dragons and got along well with Ophis, Tohru, Kanna, and Ilulu.

"Come back soon!" the girls called out as he waved goodbye.

Roy activated his teleportation magic and vanished.

...

He reappeared on a bustling street in Italy.

"This seems to be the place where Athena appeared. Where could she have gone?" Roy wondered, looking around.

He activated his precognition [Authority].

This allowed him to see a glimpse of the future, including Athena's location.

"She's over there!"

He saw Athena near a food stall, not far from where he was.

Roy smirked and headed towards the food stall.

...

He soon found it.

A little girl was standing before the stall.

She had white hair, pale skin, and wore a school uniform of unknown origin.

A hat partially covered her cat ears.

She was adorable, comparable to Koneko, Kanna, and Est.

This was—Athena.

"Little one, are you hungry? I'll buy you some food," Roy offered with a smile.

Athena looked up at him with a blank expression.

"A Campione?" She recognized his identity instantly.

"Yes, but I'm not here to kill you," Roy assured her.

"A Campione is my enemy—Are you ready to fight?" Athena asked, her eyes filled with battle intent.

Athena was a war goddess, her love for battle rivaling that of Ilulu and Esdeath.

Roy sighed, seeing her eagerness to fight.

"I'm ready to fight, but I'm a bit hungry right now. How about we eat first?" he suggested.

Athena, seemingly tempted by the delicious aroma from the food stall, agreed.

"Very well."

"Then follow me."

Roy led her to the stall.

"Could we have some grilled skewers—please?"

"Coming right up!"

They sat down, and soon, the owner brought them a platter of skewers.

"Here, help yourself," Roy said, handing her some skewers and taking a few for himself.

Athena looked at the skewers, sniffed the air, and couldn't help but drool.

She took a skewer and cautiously took a bite.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

She had never tasted anything like this before.

After all, she had only recently descended from the realm of mythology.

She began devouring the skewers with gusto.

Roy chuckled.

These Heretic Gods were so easy to deal with.

All it took was some delicious food.

It reminded him of Pandora.

...

Athena, having tasted the delicious human food, couldn't stop eating.

The stall owner couldn't keep up with her appetite, and she glared at him impatiently.

Roy, amused by the scene, said, "Athena, come with me. There's a lot more delicious food out there."

Athena nodded eagerly.

Roy then took her on a culinary adventure, exploring the entire food street.

...

As dusk approached, they walked along the beach.

"So, did you have fun?" Roy asked with a smile.

Athena glanced at him. "I never thought I would get along so well with a Campione. But it's time to end this."

"So we're fighting after all?"

"Yes. It's the fate of a Heretic God and a Campione." Athena's eyes gleamed with battle intent.

"Alright," Roy sighed. "But before we fight, I have a condition."

"A condition?" Athena looked at him curiously.

"Yes. If I win, I won't kill you. But you have to become my servant."

Roy finally revealed his true motive.

"Hahaha, I can't believe someone would have the audacity to make a Heretic God their—servant. Very well, I accept your condition," Athena laughed. "But what if I win?"

"The chances of you winning are extremely low, so we'll discuss that when it happens," Roy replied with a smirk.

Athena was furious. He was underestimating her!

She unleashed her power, and the sky darkened.

A powerful gust of wind swept through the area, creating a small storm that startled the nearby people.

But then, the wind subsided.

Roy had transported them to the subspace.

"Where are we?" Athena asked, surprised by the sudden change in scenery.

"This is a subspace. We can fight here without affecting the outside world," Roy explained.

"An impressive ability," Athena commented, then declared, "Let's begin our battle!"

She unleashed a blast of dark energy towards Roy.

Roy didn't dodge and was struck by the attack.

"That's it?" He dusted off his clothes. The attack felt like a tickle.

Athena frowned. Her attack had no effect?

"By the true name of Athena, I command thee! Let darkness descend! Dispel the blessings of fire! O stars of heaven and winds of darkness, reveal the ancient night!"

She invoked her—[Authority].

A powerful aura enveloped her, and countless blades of energy materialized, flying towards Roy.

Roy chuckled.

He conjured a translucent ice mirror before him.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The blades struck the mirror, but it remained unscathed.

"Damn it!" Athena cursed, frustrated by her ineffective attacks.

She summoned a scythe and charged towards Roy.

"Haa!" She swung the scythe with all her might.

Clang!

Roy caught the blade between two fingers.

He looked at Athena with a smile. "Athena—you're no match for me yet. Just surrender and become my servant."

"Never!" Athena abandoned her scythe and leaped back.

She then summoned a bow and arrow and fired a black arrow.

Bang!

Roy blocked the arrow with his hand, the projectile exploding harmlessly.

"It's useless," Roy said calmly.

Athena couldn't believe it. Her attacks had no effect. This Campione was terrifyingly strong.

"Finish me then. It's the victor's right," she said, her voice filled with resignation.

She was disheartened by her weakness.

'Perhaps I should return to the realm of mythology,' she thought.

"Hey, didn't we agree that if you lose, you'll become my servant?" Roy asked.

"No, I can't do that. I am Athena—the Goddess of War. I can't become someone's servant."

"And this isn't even my true power."

Athena turned away, refusing to honor their agreement.

Roy hadn't expected her to go back on her word. She was quite stubborn.

"So, if you regain your full power as the tripartite goddess and lose to me again, you won't go back on your word, right?"

"Y-Yes," Athena replied with a blush.

"Alright, then we'll postpone our battle. Once you find the Gorgoneion and regain your full power, we'll fight again."

"But you can't go back on your word then."

"Of course. I won't break my promise," Athena said with a serious nod.

Roy was speechless. She had just broken a promise and was now acting all righteous.

"Let's go."

Roy snapped his fingers, and they left the subspace.

"I'm a bit tired after that fight. How about we get something to eat?" he asked.

Athena, who had been about to leave, immediately stopped.

"Sure!"

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