Winds of Change (DxD)

Volume 6 - Chapter 16 - A Dragon That Burns Evil Hearts

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Third Person Point of View

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A few days later, in the Underworld, in the Fallen Angel's territory, a series of resorts were being constructed for the VIPs of various factions. This plan was first proposed by Azazel more than half a year ago. It was also funded by Aaron, so their project ran smoothly.

One of the buildings was already complete and in operations. A certain man swam around the pool of this newly opened VIP resort. This man had a magic circle opened as he watched various factions and pantheons fight off hordes of beasts, mass-produced evil dragons and what was now dubbed 'Mini-Trihexa's as well as red-colored scale mails, and various other enemies.

Such a scene could be considered an apocalypse. However, he himself was undeterred by this and got out of the pool.

"Chaturaji, it's said to be the origin of Chess and Shogi," said a voice.

The man's eyes darted to where he heard the voice and noticed a familiar person. It was another man with green hair and light blue eyes. The devil sat down on the chair and then moved a piece in the game called Chaturaji.

The devil then looked back at the man in front of him. "Shiva-sama, what a coincidence in meeting you in a place like this," said the devil.

The man who was called Shiva, the God of Destruction grinned at the devil.

"Is it truly a coincidence, or was this inevitable? It's a pleasure meeting you for the first time, Ajuka Beelzebub," said Shiva. He then joined Shiva at the table and began moving the pieces of Chaturaji.

As they continued to play, Ajuka said, "The rumors say you accepted the request of the Three Factions to stop Trihexa."

"In a way, however, it's not how it seems. I did not accept because it came from Azazel, you or any other god or being in the Three Factions or even DxD Alliance. I accepted it because of Jin."

Ajuka looked at Shiva with a raised brow, but Shiva ignored the gaze and continued with his explanation.

"But...this was beyond my expectations. I'm afraid that even if I faced it head on, I wouldn't be able to defeat it. It's also impossible to seal it without triggering a battle on the level of complete world destruction. That is why I told him to leave it to Jin's subordinates."

"Sealing, huh? As the God of Destruction who could destroy the world, you'll only seal it?" asked Ajuka.

In response to his words, Shiva shrugged. "Yes, it's impossible even for me to kill it. I thought you and Azazel understood that from the very beginning? The most that can be done is sealing it, and that would be the best possible outcome. I will certainly destroy it, but my mere destruction will not kill it. That legendary beast is now so weak, especially after what those Khaos Order folk did to it."

"So, you're saying, in order to 'destroy' it, only Ophis, Great Red, or Jin's subordinates are capable of that?" asked Ajuka.

"Or some of his lovers...but you saw how some of them are, they're quite...devastated with how the beloved Middleman is right now," said Shiva and looked to their side. "Anyway, what's the reason you've come here?"

Ajuka raised two fingers and said, "There are two reasons. One, it involves my friend Sirzechs, please do not hinder him. In order to prevent you from causing destruction and two, please allow me to observe you until the end."

Just then, a woman with blue hair and a cold atmosphere around her appeared behind Ajuka. Shiva immediately noticed that she had powerful draconic energy surrounding her. This woman was the strongest Dragon King, Tiamat.