Winds of Change (DxD)

Volume 7 - Chapter 14 - As the Deterrence for Evil across the Omniverse*

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Aaron Toole's Soliloquy

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Approximately an hour had elapsed since our arrival, and most of us had concluded our exploration of the area. However, Latia and Velgrynd remained unaccounted for, still out and about.

[Partner,] Ddraig chimed in, [you should consider adding a pool park or something of the sort here. Maybe even include an indoor amusement park. After all, this place is poised to become the central hub for the moon city, right?]

I pondered his suggestion for a moment. "Yes, that's correct," I affirmed. "I'll discuss it with the others and Latia. It's important to gather everyone's opinions before implementing any changes."

Ddraig responded with a nod, but there was an unmistakable grin on his face. He chose to keep his thoughts to himself, though his reasons for it were rather clear.

Azathoth stood beside me, still holding my hand. She had held it as we explored the moon base, and even after we had finished our tour. I hadn't mentioned it because I didn't mind, but Ddraig's mischievous grin piqued her curiosity.

"Is something bothering you, [Welsh Dragon] Ddraig?" she inquired, clearly puzzled by his reaction.

Albion and Apophis exchanged glances before deciding to vacate the area, leaving me with no choice but to remain. Ddraig considered his next move, pondering his options carefully.

[Why are you still holding his hand, Azathoth!?] he exclaimed dramatically, striking a peculiar pose for emphasis.

Azathoth blinked in response, her gaze shifting between Ddraig's theatrical display and our still-connected hands. After a moment, she turned her attention back to Ddraig, let out a sigh, and shook her head, releasing her grip on my hand.

"It simply slipped my mind, Ddraig," she explained to him, her gaze now directed at me. "Forgive me."

I reassured her with a nonchalant reply, "No worries."

As Ddraig began to move away, he quickly dashed toward the other dragons. I let out a sigh and added, "He didn't need to hurry, though, since we're leaving for the Dimensional Gap soon..."

"Sorry for the wait," Latia's voice suddenly broke the silence. We turned our attention toward them and spotted her, accompanied by Velgrynd, who seemed to be dragging Ddraig along with them.

After they arrived in front of us, I inquired, "How did it go?"

Latia, now holding a notepad, appeared deep in thought. "I have a few things I'd like to discuss with Antares, assuming he was also responsible for creating this place."

I nodded, recalling the construction process of this location. "Yes, he was primarily responsible for it. Occasionally, I would drop by and observe their work, but I didn't interfere since he had asked me personally to let them continue, much like the base in the Dimensional Gap."

As I relayed this information, Latia listened attentively, nodding in acknowledgment.

"If that's the case," she began, "then I would like to have a conversation with him once we arrive in the Dimensional Gap. I assume Velgrynd and Azathoth will be joining us as well?" Her curiosity spurred further questioning, and I affirmed her assumptions.

"Yeah, they'll be coming along," I replied. "Anyway, we've already spent a significant portion of the night up here. Let's continue on and inspect the Dimensional Gap." With that, I teleported us away, moving us closer to our destination.