DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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Of course, Major Familias wouldn't limit themselves to the upper floors of the dungeon. They would venture deep into the 40th floor and beyond.

Kisara and the others, being unfamiliar with the dungeon, had done well to reach the lower floors.

Liliruca, seeing them venture beyond the ninth floor despite being Level 1, had tried to dissuade them multiple times.

But in the end, she had yielded to their overwhelming strength.

These girls were nothing like Level 1 adventurers.

In Liliruca's eyes, they were even stronger than some Level 5 adventurers.

"So much money! So much money!" Hestia's eyes were practically sparkling with Valis signs.

"Alright, let's go. First, a feast, then we'll go find Soma," Roy said, leading them to the Hostess of Fertility.

"Welcome, Roy-sama!" Syr, still in her maid outfit, greeted them with a smile.

"Syr, prepare a feast. We're celebrating."

"Certainly, Roy-sama!" Syr led them to a table and left to make the arrangements.

"Well, well, well. If it isn't the pint-sized Goddess. What are you doing here?" a teasing voice called out.

"It's you—you insufferable oaf!" Hestia didn't need to turn around to know who it was.

It was Loki—the Goddess of the Loki Familia, and Hestia's—rival.

She was a woman with red hair and an—unremarkable figure, known for her—flirtatious behavior with the female members of her Familia.

Roy glanced at Loki's companions.

Finn Deimne, the captain of the Loki Familia—a Pallum.

Despite his youthful appearance, he was over forty years old and quite powerful.

Riveria Ljos Alf, a green-haired elf, the vice-captain of the Loki Familia, and known as the "Strongest Mage."

Lefiya Viridis, Tiona Hiryute, Tione Hiryute, Bete Loga, and other core members were also present.

And lastly, Ais Wallenstein—a human with Spirit blood, and one of Orario's strongest adventurers.

While Roy observed them, they were also observing him and his Familia.

"Look at you, pint-sized Goddess, hanging out with a bunch of Level 1 adventurers. Are these—your Familia?" Loki taunted, her laughter echoing through the tavern.

Hestia bristled.

"Loki, even you can't insult my friends! Roy is a newly descended God!" she retorted, hands on her hips.

"A new God?" Loki tilted her head, her gaze fixed on Roy.

"Is that him?"

"Greetings, Goddess Loki—I am Roy," Roy said, raising his hand in greeting.

Loki's eyes narrowed. She didn't recognize him. She didn't remember a God named Roy.

But there were countless Gods in Heaven. She didn't bother dwelling on it.

"Whatever. I won't argue with you, pint-sized Goddess," Loki said, seemingly losing interest, and returned to her table.

Hestia fumed but couldn't do anything about it.

"Don't worry, Hestia. Once our Familia becomes stronger, we'll give her a taste of her own medicine," Roy said, comforting her.

Hestia's eyes lit up. "That's right! We'll show her!"

Syr brought their food and drinks.

Just then—

"Hahaha, Level 1 adventurers? They're not that impressive, Ais!" Bete Loga, a werewolf with white hair and lightning-shaped markings on his face, scoffed.

Ais, having sensed Kisara's strength earlier, had commented on it.

——

But Bete had ridiculed her observation.

"Bete, sit down. You've had too much to drink," Finn said, frowning.

"Don't worry, Captain. They're just Level 1 adventurers. And that new God…he's just…"

Before Bete could finish—

Swish!

A small figure appeared before him.

"Insult Daddy, and you die!" Kohina's red eyes glowed with murderous intent. She had heard Bete's dismissive comment about Roy.

Her knives were pressed against Bete's throat. A slight movement, and his head would be separated from his body.

The cold steel against his skin made Bete tremble. He sobered up instantly.

The Loki Familia stared at Kohina in shock. They hadn't even seen her move.

She was too fast.

——

"Kohina!" Roy called out.

Kohina—about to kill Bete, paused.

But in that instant, her knives had already pierced his skin, drawing blood.

Bete froze—his heart pounding with fear.

"Since Daddy said to spare you, I won't kill you," Kohina said, retracting her knives, her bloodlust receding.

Just as Bete thought he was safe—

Swish!

Two intersecting cuts appeared on his chest, forming an "X."

"Aah!" Bete screamed and collapsed to the floor.

It had happened too fast. Before the Loki Familia could react, Bete had been injured.

"That's what you get for insulting Daddy," Kohina said with a sweet smile, then returned to Roy's table.

The Loki Familia watched her leave, stunned.

They didn't dare to stop her. She was too fast.

"Bete, are you alright?"

"If we don't treat him soon, he'll die."

Riveria sighed and began healing Bete.

Bang!

Loki slammed her hand on the table and stood up, marching towards Roy's table.

"What do you mean by attacking my Familia?!" she demanded, pointing at Roy.

Roy, calmly feeding Kohina, said, "Your Familia member insulted me—I was being merciful by not killing him."

"Anyone who insults Daddy dies!" Kohina added cheerfully.

Loki was speechless.

It was true that a God had the right to punish mortals who insulted them.

But Bete was her Familia—She couldn't just let this go.

"You're just a newly descended God. A nobody! You have no right to act so arrogantly before ME!" Loki was a powerful Goddess—her Familia one of the strongest in Orario.

She had never been challenged like this before.

"Loki, your Familia member disrespected Roy. He should be grateful he's still alive. Why are you being unreasonable?" Hestia interjected, defending Roy.

"Hmph—pint-sized Goddess, this doesn't concern you," Loki sneered, then turned back to Roy, her expression cold. She wasn't going to let this slide. Her Familia member had almost been killed.

"You owe me an explanation."

The surrounding adventurers watched with interest, eager to see how the new God would respond.

"An explanation?"

Roy was also getting annoyed. Loki was being unreasonable.

——

Did she think he was a pushover?

He stood up and faced Loki.

"Then let's have a War Game."

Silence.

Everyone in the tavern, including the Loki Familia, was stunned.

Had they heard correctly?

This newly descended God wanted to challenge the Loki Familia—one of Orario's strongest—to a War Game?

It was a joke.

"Roy, don't be impulsive!" Hestia exclaimed, shocked. She hadn't expected him to be so reckless.

Loki was also surprised. Did this newcomer not know who she was?

How could he possibly challenge her to a War Game?

But despite her confusion, she wouldn't back down from a challenge.

"Fine, I accept. You set the rules," she said.

Roy smirked. "A siege battle. The loser forfeits everything to the winner."

Loki's eyes narrowed. He only had five Familia members—yet he was challenging her to a siege battle—the most disadvantageous type of War Game for him?

It was practically suicide. She—of course, wouldn't refuse.

"Very well. One month from today. Consider it your last month in Orario." Loki returned to her table and left with her Familia.

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