Winds of Change (DxD)

Volume 7 - Chapter 19 - Viriterra Remetura and Ardvoria Deferilds*

Word count: 113k

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Third Person Point of View

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"Sagriff died? Hah! I knew he was weak. If he didn't even bother training, then he'd surely become weak! Pathetic!" Abysnar exclaimed with a scoff, revealing his disdain for the fallen comrade.

Caeda, addressing the members of Umbra, particularly Infersos, inquired, "Will we need to find someone to replace him?" Sagriff, the first member recruited by Infersos, held a certain significance for the group. While their connections weren't deeply personal, his absence had an impact, especially on Infersos.

Infersos, maintaining his usual stoicism, responded to Caeda, "Finding the right candidate will take time. I have my own criteria for the kind of individual I want, so for now, the position will stay vacant."

Elanor interjected, emphasizing the urgency, "Positions don't matter right now. What matters is their next move. The Resistance's overall power has increased due to the involvement of the outer god and [DxD]. Every single one of us must be prepared and get ready. We don't know who's next on their list."

Abysnar rose to his feet, a triumphant grin lighting up his face as he clenched his fist. "They better come to me because I'm itching for a fight!"

A few members, accustomed to his impulsive nature, rolled their eyes, choosing to maintain a stoic silence. Eyhylde, holding the prestigious Rank 12 of the Ueboros, interjected thoughtfully, "If we need to detect their movements, why don't we use 'that' for a better range and detection ability? It could help us sense them before they get anywhere near our planets."

Faodra, a member of the Umbra, countered, "Using that would consume too much energy and resources. We'd burn through at least 100 cubes within a week, and it wouldn't be worth the investment."

Acknowledging the practical concerns, Eyhylde nodded and inquired further, "Then what alternative do we have? We're facing an outer god, and I'm surprised he hasn't simply... wiped us all out with a flick of his wrist."

Echilys chimed in, offering insight, "It's because he wants the Resistance to take the credit of freeing them, as well as the Hero of the Resistance, Cao Cao. He has no desire to have the spotlight on him. One of my subordinates overheard someone say that."

Elanor, intrigued, mused, "The strongest among them taking the support role? How cute, he wants others to shine and not him. Should we call this humility or stupidity on his part?"

Echilys countered, "He's still participating in their missions; I doubt he'll take a supporting role. He doesn't seem like the man to do something like that."

Sekudia broached the discussion, saying, "Then... how about we use Nivalis Nebula? It's easy to extract, and we can shroud our planets with them. It's nearly impenetrable, and the vulnerable spots can have the highest guard and defense."

A thoughtful air settled in the room as everyone contemplated Sekudia's proposal. Nivalis Nebula, a white mist renowned for its near-impenetrability, had the potential to be a game-changer. Phumera herself utilized this mist for various purposes, particularly finding it effective on smaller objects. In their universe, a few planets relied on this mist as a last line of defense when their usual systems faltered for various reasons.

Produced at rapid rates on a specific planet, Nivalis Nebula was abundant in nature. Despite its effectiveness, it had distinct weak spots that required heightened security to prevent infiltrations. Due to these vulnerabilities, it wasn't a widely used defense mechanism and was reserved for emergency situations.