DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

Chapter 292 - 292: The Soma Familia—Successfully Obtaining Liliruca

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After Loki left, whispers filled the tavern. The newly descended God was challenging the Loki Familia—one of Orario's strongest—to a War Game?

And a siege battle, no less! It was the most advantageous scenario for Loki.

The news spread like wildfire. Adventurers and even Gods discussed the upcoming event with amusement.

Everyone was eager to see the spectacle.

No one believed the new God could win. The odds were stacked against him.

"Roy, you're too impulsive!" Hestia said, her voice filled with worry.

"Relax. We have a month. And I'm confident I can defeat the Loki Familia," Roy said with a smile and a wave of his hand.

"That's right! With my Explosion magic—a siege battle is nothing..." Megumin declared, striking a chuunibyou pose.

"Hmph! None of them are a match for me. I'll send them all flying!" Enju added, clenching her fists.

The girls weren't afraid. With Roy backing them, they weren't intimidated by the Loki Familia.

Hestia, seeing their eagerness for battle, was stunned.

Where did their confidence come from?

The only one who seemed to understand was Liliruca.

She hadn't forgotten how Kisara and the others had cut through monsters like grass in the dungeon.

"Alright, everyone—eat up. We're going to the Soma Familia next," Roy announced.

Hestia, seeing that he wasn't changing his mind, decided to drop the subject for now.

After a hearty dinner, Liliruca led them to the Soma Familia's base.

"Lili, you're back! How was your haul today?"

"Huh? Why did you bring these people?"

As soon as they arrived, several men surrounded them.

These were the men who usually bullied Liliruca, demanding money and valuables whenever she returned from the dungeon.

Liliruca, seeing them, hid behind Roy.

"What's going on, Lili? Brought some friends for backup?"

"Hahaha, that's hilarious!"

"Who are you? What do you want?"

The Soma Familia members, used to acting with impunity, didn't recognize Roy and Hestia as Gods.

"We're here to see Soma. Call him out," Roy said, not bothering with pleasantries.

"You think you can just see Soma-sama whenever you want?!"

"Get out of here!"

——

Two of the men continued their taunts.

But the third one seemed to have realized something. He tugged on their sleeves and whispered, "That—that's a God!"

"What?!" The other two men froze, cold sweat trickling down their backs.

They had just disrespected a God! They were dead.

"Kohina." Roy wasn't going to tolerate their insolence.

"Yes, Daddy." Kohina instantly understood. She had been wanting to kill these people for insulting Roy.

Kohina vanished in a flash.

She reappeared beside Roy.

The next moment—

The three Soma Familia members' heads were separated from their bodies.

Liliruca gasped—her eyes wide with shock, but a sense of satisfaction filled her.

These men, who had tormented her for so long, were dead. It was...good.

But she was also afraid.

They had just killed members of the Soma Familia. Would Soma let this go?

"Let's go." Roy, not even glancing at the corpses, walked inside.

Soma Familia Captain Zanis Lustra saw what had happened but didn't stop Roy.

Roy soon found Soma in a wine cellar.

Soma, dressed in white robes, his long hair covering his eyes, looked disheveled.

"Who are you?" he asked, annoyed by the interruption. He had been brewing wine.

"God Soma, I'm a newly descended God. Call me Roy," Roy said with a smile.

"And what do you want?" Soma asked impassively.

"This child..." Roy pulled Liliruca forward. "I want her. She's been bullied in your Familia and doesn't want to stay here any longer. Can you—release her?"

"Soma, you're her God. You should be protecting her, not letting your Familia members bully her," Hestia added.

"Hestia?!" Soma finally noticed Hestia. He—of course, knew her.

Two Gods had come to him for a single Familia member?

He couldn't refuse.

——

"Very well, I..."

Just as Soma was about to agree, the captain of the Soma Familia, Zanis Lustra, approached and knelt.

"Soma-sama, Lili is a valuable member of our Familia. We can't just give her away!"

Soma frowned. He had entrusted the management of the Familia to Zanis, not expecting him to challenge his decision—especially when he was about to agree to the other Gods' request.

It was a blatant display of disrespect.

While Zanis outwardly showed respect to Soma, he secretly held him in contempt.

"Zanis, stand down," Soma said calmly.

"Soma-sama..."

"A Familia member disobeying their God? Are you tired of living?" Roy sneered at Zanis.

Zanis glanced at Roy, then at the uncollected corpses outside, and a shiver ran down his spine.

He stood up and—without even acknowledging Soma, ran out of the cellar.

Soma watched him leave, his disappointment in his Familia growing.

"Soma, you should manage your Familia better. Leaving them to their own devices will only lead to more problems," Roy said with a smile.

Soma nodded, though he wasn't good at managing people.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have let Zanis act with such impunity.

He wasn't blind to his actions; he simply didn't know how to deal with them.

"Lili, come here." Soma beckoned Liliruca.

Liliruca hesitated, then, seeing Roy's encouraging smile, approached Soma.

Soma released her from her blessing. Liliruca was free.

"Then we won't disturb you any further. Goodbye," Roy said, and they left the Soma Familia's base. No one dared to stop them.

"Roy, what now?" Hestia asked.

It was late. They needed to find a place to rest, especially since Kisara and the others were tired from their dungeon excursion.

"Let's go to that abandoned church you mentioned. I'll—renovate it," Roy said with a grin.

"But—it's so late..."

"Don't worry. It won't take long."

They soon arrived at the dilapidated church.

"Hestia, close your eyes. I have a surprise for you," Roy chuckled.

"Why?" Hestia asked, confused.

"Just close your eyes."

"Fine..." Hestia reluctantly complied.

Roy waved his hand, and a magic barrier enveloped them.

The church began to transform under his power. Within moments, a magnificent castle stood before them.

He sensed the surroundings. There was no reaction.

It seemed his power was—different in this world. He could use his magic without being detected.

This discovery pleased him.

"Alright, Hestia, you can open your eyes now."

"Okay."

Hestia slowly opened her eyes. A golden castle, like an imperial palace, stood before her.

"Th-this..."

She was stunned. She had closed her eyes for just a moment, and the abandoned church had become a castle?

It was unbelievable.

Wait a minute...her belongings were still in the basement!

Hestia's face fell.

"Let's go inside," Roy said, leading the way.

He was used to living in a castle. It felt—right.

While the exterior was that of a castle, the interior was modern and comfortable.

"Roy, you haven't explained how this castle appeared!" Hestia called out, hurrying after him.

"Your room is on the second floor, Hestia. And don't worry, your belongings are there as well," Roy said, pointing towards the second floor.

Hestia's cheeks puffed out. He had discovered her secret! She wanted to disappear.

But when she reached the room Roy had indicated, she was stunned.

Not only were her belongings there, but the closet was also filled with beautiful dresses, outfits, and even lingerie.

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