Winds of Change (DxD)

Volume 6 - Chapter 9 - Hindu Pantheon, Invaders, Duel, and Episode - Kuroka

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Third Person Point of View

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"Big sis Yashina, you lost?" asked a young girl.

"My clone lost to Lavinia Reni, the Ice Princess. Fufu, to think that she was that powerful. However, my clone managed to unlock a power I didn't think was possible. I look forward to training with it," replied Yashina.

Even though the one to attack Yashina was Lavinia, she did a lot of damage, including to her soul. The body doubles she used had been wiped out and she suffered some damage. Yashina was even more excited to fight the strongest user of [Absolute Demise]. But unknown to her, she wasn't aware of the evolution of Lavinia's Sacred Gear.

"B-but you didn't use most of your abilities either?" she asked.

"I didn't, and I doubt she did the same either. I don't think the woman that Glenda told us about is the same Lavinia Reni. From our short battle, I did not feel any hesitance from her. I told her many things, about her parents, about Glenda, but... none of them worked. I will report this to them, so they can better prepare."

Yashina looked at the little girl and smirked. "You will be participating in the Halloween Operation, aren't you, Ashtulai?" asked Yashina.

Ashtulai smiled. She was a few years younger than Yashina, however, she was just as powerful as her. She did not have Sacred Gear, but she simply was... a hybrid. However, she wasn't conceived normally.

Thanks to the researchers of the Khaos Order, she was born from Yashina's own power and blood with one of the strongest Evil Dragon's, Aži Dahāka. Ashtulai has access to thousands of magic, touki, draconic abilities, a master swordswoman and many others.

Ashtulai has a petite body structure and a pale skin tone. She has ruby red eyes and white long, wavy hair. She is dressed in a sleeveless purple and black kimono, with the bow on the kimono having her dragon emblem on it. She also wore black socks and white high heels. She also wore a flower hairpin.

"Yes, I wish to clash with the Middleman, father said that the Silver-haired Valkyrie was an exceptional fighter too. I may send a clone to join Nagendra since he plans on attacking the Hindu pantheon," replied Ashtulai.

"Hindu gods... hmm, they boast to be the strongest gods of this universe. However, if we compare them to the three mechanical gods of the Evie faction, and the top 3 Eradicators, Yve and even Phumera, they stand no chance," said Yashina.

"Yes, they are strong—they can simply live through a different parallel version of themselves, making them essentially immortal. It's quite terrifying when you think about it. Even then, they are capable of some sort of reality manipulation where they can simply undo their death if they choose to do so," added Ashtulai. "I wonder if the Middleman has that?" asked the young girl.

"I do not know, but I won't be surprised if he did. Lapis once said the Ouroboros Dragon was not 'infinite', however, its strength was just so high in comparison to most beings in our universe. However, I believe my husband's strength is the definition of 'infinite'," explained Yashina.

"If he had infinite power, why doesn't he use it?" asked Ashtulai.

"He may have his reasons. He is an Outer God after all, we mortals cannot comprehend their way of thinking. We could make the argument of why doesn't Azathoth just not end us right now? Why does she let us do what we do? They are the ruler and creator of everything, so why let us rampage and disturb the peace?" asked Yashina.

"But didn't they say that the Outer Gods are the embodiment of chaos and evil? Phumera and the rest of the Eradicators are terrified of Magnum Tenebrosum. They don't want to get on his bad side, apparently," answered Ashtulai.