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50% Danmachi: Rise of The Rampart / Chapter 75: Chapter 67: The Great Feud (Part 1)

Chapter 75: Chapter 67: The Great Feud (Part 1)

'It's here. The time for war has finally come.' I thought.

Over and over again as Rogue, Leonmitchelli, Echidna, and I made our way back to the Owl House.

After we discussed things just a bit more with Shakti, Alise, and their familia members we all decided to go our separate ways.

Once this happened my group decided to finish up patrol, and now we are making our way back to the Owl House to inform Athena and the others of today's events.

Arriving home in no time at all I called a meeting in the living and then explained to the others what we had learned earlier.

"This is most concerning." Athena mused. A contemplative look on her face. "It seems Evilus is getting ready to execute something massive. But as to what that might be, I have no idea."

"Well then all we can do is prepare." I said. Everyone else nodding in agreement.

Once they did so I turned to Millhiore. "Mili, how's our supply stock?" I asked.

Since a few months ago I started us having stock up on potions, elixirs, and various other items and have them stored here at our home. Not only in preparation for this coming event, but also just in case shit goes down here in the future and we need a potion quickly.

You never know.

"We're looking good Morax." Millhiore told me. "Over 100 potions, elixirs, and a good stock of all the other supplies we've been stocking up for these past few months as well." She explained to me.

"Good." I said. "Well then meeting adjourned. Unless anyone has anything else they wish to say?" I said.

No one spoke a word.

So with that everyone dispersed.

I went to my room and hopped in the shower.

As the warm water ran down my body I my mind wandered back to all the blood and death that is about to occur in Orario.

I know all that's about to happen, yet I can't really do much to change it. And if I did things might turn out even worse.

This is one of those rare moments where foreknowledge is more of a curse than a blessing.

Sighing I placed my head against the front shower wall and just let the water run over me.

That is until I heard someone enter my bathroom.

"Who is it?" I asked.

But I didn't get a reponse.

Instead the curtain was pulled back and Ryuu entered the shower.

She then came behind and wrapped her arms around my waist, pressing her boobs into my back.

Taking her hands in my own I gently leaned into her.

"Hey." I said.

"Hello." Ryuu said.

We then just stood there in silence, neither of us needing to say anything more.

In this moment all the thoughts swirling around in my head completely vanished and I felt at peace. Ryuu always makes me feel this way. As do the rest of my familia and friends.

That's why I'm going to protect them all.

No matter what.

As I resolved myself to protect what was precious to me I suddenly felt Ryuu's left hand grab my semi-erect cock and start to slowly pump it.

"Fu Ryuu, you're insatiable you know that." I said.

"What, no!" Ryuu quickly denied. "I am simply helping you relieve some stress since it looks like you need it. Nothing more." Ryuu spoke, embarrassment clear in her voice.

Even after all the times we've done it Ryuu still acts so innocent where sexual matters are concerned.

But that's just part of her charm.

"I see." I said. "Well then thank you." I said.

I then quickly turned around and pushed Ryuu up against the back wall. Once I did so I began nibbling on her right ear and I felt her entire body shudder as she came instantly.

Her ears really are her weakest spot.

"Morax!" Ryuu cried, her face going red.

"Fufu, didn't you say you wanted to help me relieve my stress. So doesn't that mean I get to ravish your body however I please?" I questioned. Laying kisses' all over Ryuu's neck.

"No, wait a moment. I'm not-agh!!" Ryuu cried in pleasure as I inserted my fully erect cock inside of her.

Then the party really got started.

Leading to both of us falling asleep with smiles on our faces.

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"Hey Morax?"

"Why yes Diluc my friend?"

"What did you do you Ryuu?"

"Why nothing? Nothing at all?"

"Really, then why is she glaring at you like that?"

At Diluc's question I simply put a sly smile on my face.

Ignoring the glare Ryuu is sending my way right now.

Which she has been doing all morning.

Even now after she, Diluc, Millhiore, and I have gone out on our daily patrol she won't let up. And I have no idea why.

Ok, that's a lie.

I do know why.

I got a little too rough last night, and today Ryuu is showing it by walking with a slight limp in her step.

But it's not entirely my fault, since Ryuu was really into our sexy time last night as well.

She even asked me to spank her a bit, which I obliged.

Ryuu loved it.

To think my prim and proper elf would turn out to be a little bit a sub. Ah, its true what they say. You know new things each day.

Anyway.

I decided to answer Diluc's question.

"You see Diluc my friend the reason Ryuu is glaring at me is because last night she-Ow!" I yelped as I felt something hard jam into my back.

Turning around I saw the culprit is Ryuu, who used the scabbard of her sword to do so. Her glare intensifying after we made eye contact.

"Morax. Not, another word." Ryuu said in an icy tone.

"Yes, dear." I said.

"You two are really great together." Millhiore said, a smile on her face.

"Why thank you Milli." I said. "You know someday maybe you can have a relationship as great as mine and Ryuu's, right Ryuu?"

"Sure." Ryuu said, giving me a deadpan stare as she did so.

"Dear, please don't say how great our relationship is with such an expression on your face." I said. "It might give people the wrong idea."

"Mhm, and what might that be?" Ryuu asked. The deadpan look still on her face.

'Looks like she's still paying me back for earlier.' I thought. Putting a wry smile on my face.

Diluc and Millhiore did the same.

"Ok, I'm sorry about earlier." I said to Ryuu.

Then just as I did so I noticed a man fall face first onto the ground right in front of us. Ardi standing above him.

The moment we saw this we rushed over to them.

"Ardi, are you ok?" Ryuu asked.

"Mhm, I'm fine. Just stopping a thief is all." Ardi replied. "Now then sir, return what you have stolen."

"Eh, why the fuck should I?!" The man shouted at Ardi. "Especially since I'm only in this situation because of you!" He snarled. "You fucking adventurers! Always preaching about how you'll protect us and keep us safe, but that's bullshit! If that were the case why the fuck haven't you stopped Evilus yet huh?!" He spat. "Because of them I can't find work. So yeah I steal, but how else am I going to live then huh?! Well then adventurer's answer me!?" The man continually shouted.

No one spoke up.

Especially since we've encountered this thing several times already.

Civilian's frustrated and wanting to vent their anger.

But I get why.

They are scared, and when people are scared they need someone to blame.

However, that doesn't mean I appreciate shit like this.

Though getting angry about it will do nothing, so I simply let it roll off me as best I can. I made sure to tell the others to due the same. Since I know how hot-blooded and headstrong some of them can be.

Rogue, William, and the de Rois siblings especially.

After a while the man finally stopped his ranting and raving.

Once he did so Ardi walked up to him and placed a hand on his left shoulder, accompanied by an understanding smile.

"Sir I understand what you are saying, and where you are coming from. But you stealing is only adding to the problem." Ardi explained. "So please, don't steal anymore?"

"Well that's not going to be an issue since you're taking me to prison right?" The man asked in a sarcastic manner.

"Actually I'm not." Ardi said. "As long as you promise never to commit a crime again."

"Ardi!" Ryuu suddenly spoke up. "You just can't allow-"

"-Ryuu." I interrupted.

She turned to look at me and I shook my head.

"It's Ardi's decision. Even if we don't agree with it." I spoke.

"Well said Morax." Alise spoke. As she walked up to us, accompanied by Filvis.

Who is currently level two.

The man looked at Ardi. "Are you serious little girl?" He asked her.

"Of course I am." Ardi said, a smile on her face. "So long as you returned what you've stolen and keep your promise."

The man gained a look of disbelief on his face. He then took several seconds before he finally came to a decision.

"Ok then." The man said.

He then returned the stolen belongings to Ardi and went on his way.

After he was gone Ryuu spoke up.

"Ardi, you just let a criminal go, how could you?" Ryuu asked her.

"Ryuu, don't you know. Forgiveness is a form of justice as well." Ardi happily told her.

"While I agree with you there Ardi, please remember that sometimes reaching out a helping hand is not not option." I spoke. "I'm serious. One day it might come back to bite you."

"I know Morax, I'm not an idiot." Ardi replied.

'Ah, I know that Ardi, I do. But that kind nature of yours is a double-edge sword.' I thought.

Just after I did so I noticed a man approaching us.

No, not a man but a god.

"Ah, thank you for getting my stuff back from that thief." The god spoke to Ardi. "I really appreciate it." He said.

"No problem." Ardi said.

She then returned the things to the god.

"Thank you." He said. "Oh, but where are my manners. Allow me to introduce myself. The name is Eren." He said.

Lying through his fucking teeth.

Since I know the guy in front of us is one of the sickest gods currently in the mortal world and a top member of Evilus.

Erebus.

So now I'm debating.

Do I let him go or kill him?

That is the question.


Chapter 76: Chapter 68: The Great Feud (Part 2)

As I looked at Erebus I internally debated whether to strike him down or not.

In only a few seconds I came to an answer.

No.

Killing him right now might save people in the long-run, but it would also cause me no end of trouble. The same for Athena, my familia, and my friends.

So as much as I want to run Vortex Vanquisher through this guys gut I'll hold off.

But in the future should we meet again, I won't hesitate to do so.

That's a promise.

Noticing my gaze Erebus looked directly at me. "Young man, is there a reason you're staring at me?"

"Sorry lord god, you just look very familia to me. Have we met somewhere before?" I asked him. Keeping up my poker face.

"No, I don't think we have." Erebus said.

"My mistake then." I told him.

"It's no problem at all." Erebus replied. "So, may I know the names of the people who got my things back for me?" He asked.

"I'm Ardi from the Ganesha familia." Ardi spoke.

"Good to meet you lord god, I'm Alise Lovell, captain of the Astraea familia. A top executor of justice." Alise spoke. A stupid grin on her face.

Filvis looked away, pretending not to see her captain's outrageous behavior.

I gave her a brief wry smile before answering Erebus's question.

"Morax Lapis, captain of the Athena familia. And these are my allies." I said to him.

"I see, well thank you for that." Erebus spoke. "To think I would be saved by members of the three familia in Orario who attempt to portray the thing known as justice. Truly, what a day this has been."

After Erebus spoke Ryuu looked at him with a confused expression on her face. "Sorry god Eren, but what do you mean by "attempt to portray justice"? We do represent justice." She said.

"Well certainly I understand why you feel that way, but that's just your own personal belief's aren't they?" Erebus questioned.

When he did so Ryuu was left speechless.

"Even if that is the case god Eren, isn't everyone else the same way?" Diluc questioned. "People develop belief's and stick to them. Justice is no different."

"Mhm, you have a point." Erebus said.

We then chatted for a bit longer before Erebus excused himself and walked off.

Once he did so Ardi slammed a fist into her palm. "Oh that's right, before I forget Ryuu there is something you should know. We got some information the other day that a piece of a sacred tree from your home forest was smuggled into Orario. Though we haven't been able to locate it yet. But don't worry, once we do I'll take it back and bring it right to you." She explained.

"No need." Ryuu said. "I left that place a long time ago and cut all ties with the people living there. So you have no reason to bring me that piece of the sacred tree." She said.

But Millhiore, Diluc, and I can all tell Ryuu is lying through her teeth.

She still cares for her homeland, even though she left it.

"Ryuu, it's not good to lie like that you know." Ardi said, giving her a pat on the shoulder.

"I'm not-"

"-As I said, I'll bring you the piece of the sacred tree once we've retrieved it." Ardi interrupted Ryuu. "Well see you all later." She said.

Ardi then ran off before Ryuu could say anything else.

Once she did so I moved over to Ryuu and gently patted her on the head. I then leaned into her and whispered. "It's ok to be a bit more honest you know."

At my word's Ryuu nodded.

Once she did so I stopped patting her head.

But just as I did Lyra arrived on the scene.

"Alise, we've just received orders from Finn." She said.

As she did so Alise put a serious expression on her face. "What's happening?"

"Adventurer's are currently under attack by Evilus members on the 18th floor. We've been ordered to move out and assist them." Lyra quickly explained.

"Understood." Alise said.

"Hey, you guys mind if we tag along?" I questioned.

"Not at all. The more the merrier." Alise said.

"Great." I said.

Once we did so we all started getting a move on.

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(3rd Person: POV)

Arriving back at Stardust Manor, Morax's group picked up Kaguya.

Since they needed more firepower to deal wit the Evilus members running amok on the 18th floor.

Once they collected her they quickly worked together and cleared the dungeon floors to arrive at their destination.

As soon as they did so they spotted multiple fires, and heard the sounds of countless people screaming.

"Morax, how do you want to divid things up?" Alise quickly asked.

"Millhiore, Diluc, Ryuu, you three go with Filvis and rescue any survivors. I'll tag along with Kaguya, Lyra, and Alise." Morax said. "Any objections?"

No one spoke up.

"Alright then, let's go." Morax said.

The two groups then moved out and split up.

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"Die, you ungrateful swine!" An Evilus member shouted with glee.

As he moved to cut down another adventurer fleeing from him.

But before his blade could reach his target Diluc appeared and parried the strike.

He then launched a kick to the Evilus's members chest and sent them flying backwards into several of his allies.

"Everyone over here!" Diluc shouted to the survivors.

All of them then ran in his group's direction.

As did the Evilus members as well.

"Millhiore, Filvis protect the survivors, Ryuu with me." Dliuc instructed.

The ladies followed his instructions without question.

Even if he is lower-level that Millhiore and Ryuu, he has good decision-making skills and can instantly analyze a situation.

It's why in the Athena familia Diluc is considered third-in-command behind Morax and Leonmitchelli.

Drawing her blade Ryuu came to stand beside Diluc as they started to engage the Evilus members in battle.

Seeing a spearman come from his left Diluc evaded the strike, and then slashed the enemy across the chest.

He then leapt backward to avoid a sword thrust and then got into the enemy's personal space to deliver a slash across their chest.

"Shit, that red-haired bastard is annoying. Take him out!" One of the Evilus leaders shouted.

After he did so several Evilus members converged on Diluc without hesitation.

But he wasn't thrown off in the slighest.

He kept his cool and fought off all the enemies surrounding him easily.

Seeing this some of the Evilus members didn't understand what was happening.

There were ten of them and only one of Diluc. Yet he was pushing them back without trouble.

All of this is thanks to the skill Diluc obtained upon reaching level two.

[Chevalier]

A skill which increases all stats by a third and resistance to physical attacks when fighting in a group or party, or defending a territory or party.

This skill allows Diluc to become stronger when defending his allies and those he chooses to protect.

The skill [Chevalier] is also the reason for Diluc's alias he received upon achieving level two.

Crimson Chevalier.

A name which his friends teased him about to no end, but one he didn't mind in the slightest.

Swinging his blade with precision Diluc cut down the Evilus members in front of him, while Ryuu dealt with any magic users who attempted to attack.

Millhiore and Filvis did their job, guarding any surviving adventurer's who grouped up with them.

Seeing that they were on the loosing end, the remaining Evilus members decided to flee.

Diluc and the others let them go, because tending to the survivors was more important at the moment.

So they got right too it.

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Moving through the forest of the 18th floor Morax's group stepped out into one of the clearing's only for blood to splatter across the ground right in front of them.

A head landing on the ground just a moment later.

Seeing the decapitated body in front of them Alise couldn't hold back and threw up.

As did Lyra.

While Kaguya and Morax did all they could to hold down the bile in their throats.

"Oh my, more guests." A male voice spoke up.

When it did so the group directed their gaze in its direction.

In doing so they saw a man with red hair, his foot atop the back of a female adventurer, her body littered with cuts.

Morax immediately recognized the man as Vito from the Erebus familia.

Looking at Morax's group the female adventurer slowly reached her left hand out in their direction. "Help me." She pleaded.

Only for Vito to decapitate her with his sword the moment after she did.

"No, no, no, we're having none of that." Vito spoke.

He then directed his full attention to Morax's group. "Looks like interesting prey as has appeared. I'll do hope you'll do better than the trash I've been playing with up til now."

"Bastard!" Alise shouted drawing her rapier sword from her scabbard.

Morax, Kaguya, and Lyra drew their weapons as well.

When they did so Vito put a smile on his face.

The signal for the battle to begin.

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A/N: Cliffhanger! Wait until tomorrow for part three.

Diluc Ragnvinder

Alias: Crimson Chevalier

Level: Two

Skill:

Chevalier A skill which increases all stats by a third and resistance to physical attacks when fighting in a group or party, or defending a territory or party.

Just a little information for clarity.


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