True High School DxD

Volume 3 Chapter 7

VIP Meeting

After the battle with the Primordial Gods — Erebus and Tartarus at the other side of Kyoto ended, Ajuka Beelzebub reported to the previous Governor of Grigori, Azazel, who continued his long fight inside the isolation barrier against the legendary monster — Apocalypse Beast 666.

[I see, so DxD defeated Erebus and Tartarus, huh.]

Azazel replied through the communication magic circle. The battle against 666 was carried out in shifts, and this was exactly the time when Azazel entrusted it to other Chief Gods and was taking a break. While supplying water, Azazel said,

[I guess the decisive battle against that skeleton geezer is near.]

Ajuka nodded.

"Yes, because Erebus and Tartarus fell following Nyx, it wouldn't be strange if Hades comes out soon."

The leaders of Hell, including Hades, had lost the majority of the Gods that made up the alliance. Despite the fact that their motives coincided and they agreed with each other, there were a lot of selfish, egoistic ones among Gods. In the end, they decided to do things their own way and rushed to attack [DxD], but got crushed... No, Hades, who was affiliated with Olympus, probably considered such things. From the very beginning, he didn't think that he would be able to win over the Gods. He simply thought that it would be good if [DxD] and Longinus possessors, whom he regarded as dangerous, would receive a blow... This was what Ajuka concluded. Azazel changed the topic.

[The growth of Ryuuteimaru...what is your hypothesis about it?]

It seemed like Azazel was greatly interested in the information that reached him about Hyoudou Issei's Skithblathnir—Ryuuteimaru's transformation. Ajuka said,

"Only one thing is clear. Rather, that was a blind spot. If there's something like a will to the Skithblathnir, that means it remembers that incident from before the decisive battle against Qlippoth."

Azazel replied with 'Ha-' to Ajuka's words.

[—. ...Even though we intended to seal everyone's lips and memories... I see, we didn't consider that possibility.]

"...Yes, I guess it has a causal relationship with what is now trying to happen behind the scenes."

A tablet near Ajuka displayed certain materials. It demonstrated a mysterious silver creature-like thing indicated as [UL]. Azazel squinted and frowned.

[...A butterfly effect. No matter how much you try to correct it, history will go awry with an incident as trifling as a flap of a butterfly's wings, huh...]

Azazel took a breath and stated.

[...I sent to you what I think would be a method for controlling Ryuuteimaru. How is it?]

Displaying data he received from Azazel on a tablet, Ajuka replied.

"Yes, it's an interesting concept. — Borrowing the power of a Primordial God."

Azazel nodded.

[Yeah, borrowing power from one of the Primordial Gods from Olympus—Eros, who governs over sex and love, and creating a power source. I'd call it—[Eros Engine].]

Ajuka was impressed with how well it fitted Hyoudou Issei. After all, the former Governor Azazel — was the Sekiryuutei's best mentor. The development of [Eros Engine], a power source for controlling the grown Ryuuteimaru, was settled. Ajuka said,

"Honestly, I have good news. It's about Hyoudou Issei-kun. — There was a talk about promoting him to Ultimate-class Devil."

[—. ...I see, so finally, huh.]

Even though he was surprised by Ajuka's words, Azazel made an understanding face. Ajuka continued explaining.

"Of course. After advancing to a High-class Devil, he had achievements in matches; particularly, he defeated the new Chief God of Northern Europe Vidar, Primordial Gods Nyx and Erebus, as well as the God of the Abyss, Tartarus. In the past, there was no precedent among Devils of defeating multiple God-class opponents. Frankly, there are even opinions that promotion to Ultimate-class is not enough."

[Are there any talks about promoting the other guys too?]

"Yes, almost all members of the Gremory and Hyoudou Issei's peerages, as well as Devils and Angels affiliated with [DxD], should receive a promotion."

Hearing this, Azazel grumbled in a whispering tone.

[I'd say that a new medal must be introduced. Something like an [Oppai Dragon medal].]

"...With the way things are now, it might as well come true."

Saying that, Ajuka smiled —.