Winds of Change (DxD)

Volume 7 - Chapter 12 - Power within Experience and Lunar Journey

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I've written this chapter with the intention of improving my writing. Recently, I've been dedicating my free time to improve on my writing since to me, it felt a bit stale, hence why the longer wait times between uploads. However, after looking over this chapter multiple times, I've come to the realization that I might have gone a bit overboard with the prose. As a result, I've taken steps to dial it back a bit in Chapter 13. However, I'm open to maintaining such a style when I believe it complements the scene.

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Aaron Toole's Soliloquy

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A few days had passed since our escapade in Ireland—a time cherished by all. However, the present called for a shift in focus. The preliminary rounds had concluded, and only the teams that had accrued sufficient points remained in contention.

I found myself in a room adorned with the names and symbols of the sixteen successful teams. My alterations to the timeline had given rise to a peculiar amalgamation of canonical and alternative teams. In truth, I had anticipated this turn of events.

"Yeah, this outcome was in the cards," remarked Azazel, who stood at my side.

Shiva, positioned on my other flank, chimed in with a reassuring tone. "The individuals intertwined with your journey have rightfully secured their places, Jin."

Tiamat, forever cryptic, offered a contemplative statement. "This promises to be an intriguing inaugural tournament..."

The unspoken anticipation hung palpably in the air, a collective recognition of the exceptional path that had brought us to this juncture.

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Avezza Cup Tournament Main Round Contenders:

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[Team Rias Gremory] – [King] – Rias Gremory

[Team Golden Rakshasa] – [King] – Aurelia Le Guin

[Team Imperial Purpure] – [King] – Sairaorg Bael

[Team Sona Sitri] – [King] – Sona Sitri

[Team Spear of the Draconic Emperor] – [King] – Cao Cao

[Team Babel Belial] – [King] – Diehauser Belial

[Team Vajra] – [King] – Indra

[Team Phantastic Dragons] – [King] – Hirokazu Miller

[Team Moon Rabbits] – [King] – Kurousagi

[Team Shinto] – [King] – Hachiman

[Team White Dragon Emperor of the Morning Star] – [King] – Vali Lucifer

[Team Trump Card of Heaven] – [King] – Dulio Gesualdo

[Team Slash Dog] – [King] – Kanami Minagawa

[Team Leisure of the Kings] – [King] – Typhon

[Team Journey to the West] – [King] – Sun Wukong (1st Generation)

[Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King] – [King] – Zeno (Grim Reaper)

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"I'm surprised that [Team Asura], [Team Surtr], [Team Shooting Star], and [Team Phoenix] didn't make the cut," I remarked, my gaze locked on the screen before us.