From a distance, Artemis watched everything that happened in the forest. Everything that happened within it did not escape her senses, and she could see how Drako and Thalia fought Augusta.
At her side was her loyal lieutenant, Zoë.
Thalia was the youngest of the hunters, as well as the most talented of them all. Both the goddess and the lieutenant planned to make her the successor to the latter.
That's why they kept a close eye on everything that happened in the forest since they didn't want anything to happen to Zeus' youngest daughter.
At that moment, something shone from the forest and ascended to the heavens.
"This is...!" Artemis couldn't help but raise her voice.
That's right, this was the same connection she had felt months earlier. However, as she was now much closer to this one, it felt thousand times more powerful. Artemis was naturally drawn to that connection.
Zoë was equally or even more surprised than the goddess, but not for the same reason. She, the daughter of the titan Atlas, could sense the divinity and danger of that attack. It felt like the Holy Lighting of Baraqiel paled in comparison of this attack.
As divine beings, their senses were far better than any human. They could see that what was shooting at the sky were two arrows, which then split into hundreds of these. Artemis recognized the first two arrows, as they were virtually the same as the ones Drako had created earlier.
The multiplied arrows fell, creating a great explosion. Strangely, the forest was not damaged at all. Mind you, every battle that was going on at this point came to a halt.
"Zoë, let's go."
Artemis turned around and proceeded to leave the scene.
Her commander followed her without hesitation, as she had understood what Artemis meant. Every battle in this forest had ended with that last dragon attack.
............��.....
When Drako killed Augusta, a notice came that made him tremble with excitement.
[7900 experience points have been obtained.]
[Because of the effects of Title Skill [Walking Egg]. Another 7900 experience points were obtained.]
[The level of [Nephalem Dragon King] raised from 1 to 55.]
[Title Skill [Magus Killer: Lv1] acquired.]
[Level of title skill [Magus Killer] was increased from 1 to 2.]
55 levels for killing Augusta? 15,800 experience points?
This was crazy, Drako never would have guessed he'd get such a big score.
Going up 55 levels in one fell swoop was...
There were no words to describe it.
Not only that, but Mordred and Kuroka should have gone up two or three levels as well.
Thalia was watching Drako in shock, feeling his strength rise so high in a single moment.
A message appeared in front of Drako.
[After reaching the level of Dragon King, the system received a slight update.]
This caught Drako's attention. A system update? That should be a good thing, right?
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[Status]
Drako
Race - Dragon King
Level - 55/125
HP - 108750/108750
MP - 112500/112500
STR - 775
END - 725
AGI - 675
MAG - 750
Dragon King: END X150 for HP, MAG X150 for MP, END X20 for HP Regen, MAG X20 for MP Regen
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This was not the only thing that was shown in the state, but also each and every skill appeared with its description and effects. This was something that Drako appreciated very much.
(I'll upload a separate chapter with all the skills, descriptions and effects)
It was not the time to waste time looking at the state, so Drako picked up the unconscious Lavinia in his arms and went to Thalia, who was holding the unconscious Valina.
"Let's go, the mission is over."
Thalia nodded and followed Drako through the woods.
..............
When they left, someone appeared on the other side of the river. Everyone would recognize her the moment they saw her.
In Gothic-style clothing, Augusta's disciple, Walburga, was approaching the body of her late teacher.
Augusta's body was a mess after receiving Drako's Noble Phantasm, but Walburga didn't seem to mind. She still had that slight smile on her face.
She, without any qualms, reached Augusta insides.
What she got out of there was nothing but a purple fire.
The purple flame, Incinerate Anthem, was burning over the palm of Walburga. Moments later, it entered the girl's interior, recognizing her as her new master.
............…
At the entrance to the forest...
After the battle was over, Suzaku Himejima and Seiryuu Kushihashi watched from afar as Drako and company drove out of the area.
Suzaku says.
"Although it seems Satanael escaped, it seems the problem has been solved one way or another."
Seiryuu sighed.
"It seems the Utsusemi Agency has been sidelined by them. Those from the agency who had been tempted were also helping Oz and Satanael. Still, they've been pushed aside after involving our five houses."
"...Well, then, in terms of the heads of each house, I wonder what kind of orders they'll leave us with from now on."
Suzaku could only pray that they would not commit another foolish act and oppose Drako and company. Not only were they very strong on their own, but it seemed they had now gained the direct support of a goddess.
Seiryuu gave Suzaku some advice.
"However, Suzaku, with the Houses silent so far, I don't know what they will say to us in the future. Are you ready?... is what I should ask myself too, Huh."
As he had said, the moment Drako and that girl hunter could fight Augusta freely and without restriction was because the practitioners of the five major clans were tasked with controlling a large number of people.
Drako knew this, as she had been informed by the trees that numerous fights were going on throughout the forest between people heading towards Augusta and those who were preventing them from doing so. While it was true that all five clans were helping, Drako did not know whether to be grateful or not, as a great deal of EXP had been stolen from him.
As a result of the work of Suzaku and Seiryuu, the fight of Drako, Thalia, and Valina against Augusta had not suffered any interference.
"You explain your part. I... have no choice but to forcefully convince the head of the family against his will." Suzaku said with exasperation.
Then it was time to consider what kind of explanation to give.
"...Well, then, maybe you could tell me a reason that would make me agree."
Along with those words from a third person, they came to perceive a powerful spirit nearby. When Suzaku and Seiryuu turned to face the individual, there was a tall man in military uniform. With a look like that of a twenty-year-old, he was a handsome man with sharp eyes.
It was not a military uniform of the Self-Defense Forces, but rather a special formal attire.
Until he introduced himself, Suzaku had not felt any indication of his presence. For this man to accomplish this was in itself a magnificent feat.
"You have come. The current head of the Nakiri house, Ouryuu Nakagami Nakiri."
In fact, the man in military uniform was the head of the Five Major Clans, the person with the most authority and the current head of the Nakiri house. The person carrying the strongest Holy Beast, Ouryuu. Not only did he have the strongest Sacred Beast, but he was the most powerful carrier in the history of this Sacred Beast. He was a man who would not lose to Vasco Strada, the so called strongest human, in his prime.
"Soon, I would like to interrogate those who participated in the incident related to the Utsusemi Agency, starting with Tobio Ikuse and his leader, in the Inner Sanctuary, and I intend to propose the same to the other heads of families. I wonder if, perhaps, it will happen."
Seiryuu smiled bitterly in response to that statement.
"The Inner Sanctuary, you seem serious, Ouryuu."
Suzaku looked at him and asked a question.
"What do you plan for them?"
Ouryuu responded briefly.
"That... depends on their answers."
Ouryuu was looking in the direction of the car Mordred was driving.
............…..
While Tobio and company were fighting the remnants of the "Utsusemi Agency" and the Wizards of Oz, two people were watching from the top of a mountain a short distance away.
They were Vatican agents: David Cerro and his student Freed Sellzen.
Not participating in the recent struggle, they, having decided to watch and wait patiently, had used a telescope to observe the battle between the opposing organizations.
Augusta of the Purple Flame had been stopped with the power of Hakuryuukou along with that of a dragon and a huntress.
As he looked away from the telescope, David muttered.
"Absolute Demise, Incinerate Anthem, Divine Dividing, Canis Lykaon .... ice and flame, black and white, then those four Longinus gathered in one place, huh. Is he the God of miracles, or possibly the God of mischief? -I had understood the situation. We will withdraw now, Freed."
David told this to his student, who was taking notes behind him.
Surrounding his student, lay the atrocious figures of several corpses. They were remnants of the "Utsusemi Agency" and Wizards of Oz who had attacked David and Freed.
Having been on the lookout for church officials to show up at this place, they had "cornered" them, but instead were defeated at their own game and met a gruesome end.
David spoke to Freed, who was drawing a lightsaber from the body of a magician.
"Even if we get rid of so many heretics and witches, it shouldn't be a problem for our investigation."
With a demented smile, Freed replied.
"Boss, that means, the previous aura was from a Longinus, right? Well, if that's true, they probably won't be killed that easily."
David spoke.
"Those were things created by our God....., but because the humans they inhabit are random, if they lack mercy, they will lead to these kinds of consequences. As expected, the Longinus should be controlled by us believers."
As he smiled politely, Freed asked his teacher.
"What should we do about it if they cannot be controlled? I mean... besides smashing them up, eh?"
Freed said this as he put his hands on his head. David looked up to the sky as he pressed the cross to his chest.
"Naturally. There would be nothing left to do but condemn them."
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Well, I noticed that some of you had already read Percy Jackson novels. I have something to ask you.
1) You may have noticed that Zoe and Thalia shouldn't be Hunters at the same time. It's a change that I did from the original.
2) Don't spoil to the ones that haven't read the novels.
That's it.
Now, there is a new option in P@treon that consist in paying for the year instead of the month. This next to months, I'm going to keep the discount in 2 months free if you pay the year (16% discount). After that, I'm going to keep the discount in 1 month (8% discount).
If you have doubts about the novel, don't worry. This have been going for 9 months, and I'm planning to continue this at least for another year and a half more or less.
Thank for your support! @GreatSage_Master1
Thalia had disappeared after fighting Augusta, and Lavinia and Valina had fallen unconscious in the battle. Drako had had to carry them both to where the others were.
Using the same car they had used to transport themselves to the battlefield, the group returned to their base.
Drako began giving orders as soon as they arrived.
"Kouki, Tobio, prepare a room for Koga and help him settle in. Sae, help Shigune."
The boys responded without hesitation.
"Got it!"
Drako then addressed the two new arrivals.
"Tomorrow I will have a conversation with you, you can rest tonight. It's been a tiring day for all of us."
"Thank you very much," Shigune responded with sincerity and gratitude.
Koga said nothing and only looked at Drako with doubtful eyes, but ended with a nod.
Those mentioned above gathered their things and headed for the apartment building where they lived, so only the rest remained.
"Good work, everyone, now it's time to relax. Mordred, get Valina and take her to her bed. She needs to rest."
"Sure, Master."
Mordred took the unconscious Valina in her arms and entered the building with her. The girl was extremely exhausted after using her Balance Breaker to her limits, so it was best to let her rest in a separate room.
Natsume followed Mordred into the house after sharing a hug with Drako. She knew that there was someone who needed Drako the most at this time, so it was not the time for her to waste his time.
And so it was, there was still someone left in the car.
Lavinia had managed to remove the threat posed by Augusta's dark magic, but not without consequences. That magic was extremely vicious, and Lavinia had fallen into a kind of coma after winning the battle of the will.
It was a temporary, harmless coma, probably not going to last more than ten or fifteen days with Grigori's resources. But, the sooner she began treatment, the better.
Lavinia was lying in the back of the car. With her face completely relaxed, she looked like a little angel.
Drako approached her and pulled back some of her hair that crossed her face before kissing her gently on the forehead. He grabbed her gently in princess style, and pulled her carefully out of the car.
Drako was greeted by Kuroka as he entered the house.
"Drako-nyaa!"
She was going to jump at him, but she saw he had Lavinia in his arms.
"Is she all right?"
Kuroka's level of Senjutsu was higher than Drako's, so it was not difficult for her to see the traces of dark magic in Lavinia's body. She had seen Valina before, but she was simply sleeping. However, Lavinia was not exactly in good condition.
"She has been affected by dark magic, and still has some after-effects. She'll be in perfect condition in a few weeks."
Drako briefly explained the situation to Kuroka, who listened attentively.
"You're taller now-Nyaa!"
Kuroka laughed as she stroked Drako's head with difficulty.
Drako no longer had the horns on his head, nor were his eyes different colours. His hair was now silver to black, and his ears had lost their pointy tips.
Why had this happened?
Because of the evolution to Nephilim Dragon King.
When Drako had entered the menu of evolutionary options, he had been surprised to find that he could only choose one option. This option was none other than Nephilim Dragon King. His surprise disappeared when he remembered that the system had told him that something like this would happen if he chose the Nephilim Dragon path. By choosing this path, he was closing the door to any further evolution.
One of the benefits he had gained by evolving was the raising of the skill level that allowed him to take the human form, [Art of human transformation], to the highest level.
With this, any physical trace of Drako's true race was gone. Not only that, but Drako no longer had to spend any MP points on maintaining his human form.
Mind you, Drako maintained the debuff of 50% of his statistics in his human form. That's why it was still much better to fight in his dragon form, statistically speaking.
"Where are the other girls?"
Drako asked about the situation of Shirone and Akeno specifically, they were the only ones, along with Kuroka, who had not accompanied them on this mission.
"The two little girls are already sleeping, it's very late, so they were kinda sleepy."
Drako nodded and said, "I'm taking Lavinia to Grigori, they can help with her recovery."
Kuroka smiled and kissed Drako on the cheek.
"Don't be too long-nya, we're waiting for you in bed."
With that, Kuroka went into the room, where Akeno, Mordred, Shirone, and Natsume were already.
Drako shook his head and let out a sigh, a small smile forming on his lips as he headed for the "elevator".
But something happened before Drako reached the elevator, something that he was waiting for to happen.
"This..."
A girl with blond hair and red eyes stood in front of Drako. She was none other than Valerie Tepes.
Valerie Tepes' relationship with all the members of Akatsuki was rather awkward. Although she had become more open to the residents of this house in recent months, Valerie remained cautious of them.
"Valerie? Do you need anything?" Drako asked politely.
He knew what Valerie had suffered, and he knew how much she might have suffered if Mordred had not rescued her. The state Valerie was in after Rizevim extracted two of her three Holy Grails was one of the events that had shaken Drako while reading the DxD novels, Valerie's state was no different than having pieces of your soul removed.
That's why Drako found himself unable to deal with Valerie in any way other than with absolute kindness. Although he didn't have any emotional or friendship ties with Valerie yet, he was unable to treat the girl in any way other than the best possible.
And this... only made Valerie more cautious of Drako.
Why would a guy she didn't know treat her so well when she had been despised by every single person she had ever met?
All these people who were part of Akatsuki... Valerie was afraid of them.
She preferred to deal with people like her brother Marius, who didn't hide what a shitty person he was.
It was more painful to be betrayed than to be mistreated. Physical pains can heal over time, while mental wounds linger over time.
Valerie was a little nervous right now. She had heard Mordred and Natsume speak of Lavinia's condition, so she had rushed over before Drako took Lavinia to Grigori.
Valerie, even though she knew she should not trust anyone, had been unable to get Lavinia away. The girl treated her just as kindly as Drako, but there was something different about the two that made Valerie feel much more relaxed.
This was probably the fact that Drako knew Valerie's supposed future, which no longer existed, and her natural instincts warned her that he was strange. Another possibility was that Drako was treating Valerie kindly out of "pity", while Lavinia was just acting naturally.
Lavinia had helped Valerie control and use her Longinus during these months. Valerie knew that, if she wanted to live in this safe place, she had to bring something to the group. She believed that they wanted to make use of their Longinus just like Marius, but at least they were not going to experiment with her like her brother had done it. That's why she had made an effort to improve herself.
In fact, Valerie had hoped that Drako would use her on this mission, and she was a little disappointed when she realized that he had left her behind.
But!
Now there was a chance to prove herself, though that was only a secondary motive for Valerie at this point.
Right now, the second most important to Valerie was suffering, and she could do something to alleviate that suffering.
Valerie took a deep breath and dared to face Drako.
"I can help Lavinia."
Drako raised an eyebrow when he saw Valerie's determination. She seemed quite sure of herself.
"Right, let's go to Lavinia's room."
Drako didn't hesitate to act. He knew the healing abilities of Valerie's Longinus, so he was sure that Lavinia could recover even faster with the powers of the Dhampir.
Valerie was amazed at how quickly Drako had agreed with her.
He...really trusted her?
Valerie shook her head, it wasn't time to be thinking about that.
Valerie hurried to follow Drako, and soon they arrived at what used to be Lavinia and Natsume's room. I say it used to be, as they had been sleeping with Drako since they began to form emotional attachments.
As they entered the room, Drako carefully put Lavinia to bed. Then Drako looked at Valerie, waiting for her to work her magic.
Valerie, for her part, bit her lip. She was now doubting if she really wanted to show Drako her abilities. What if he, finding out about her abilities, got too greedy? Valerie couldn't do anything to stop him in that case.
"Sigh..."
Drako couldn't help but sigh when he saw how uncomfortable Valerie was. She certainly didn't want to show Drako her skills.
"Listen, Valerie. I understand your concerns, but I think you're overthinking this. I'm going to leave Lavinia in your hands, let me know when you're finished."
It was a shame Valerie still didn't trust Drako. Since she didn't want to show her skills in front of Drako, he was going to be considerate and leave the room.
But Valerie grabbed Drako's shirt sleeve before he could get out.
"Wait..."
Drako nodded. Valerie was basically accepting Drako at this point.
Maybe she had thought it was no big deal for Drako to see her abilities. Or that she intended to let him see the process, but she had a few doubts.
Whatever Valerie's reason was, it was time for her to start doing her job.
Valerie held her hands to her chest, and a bright light illuminated the room. What appeared in her hands was a golden cup, one of the three Holy Grails that resides within her.
Sephiroth Graal, one of the 13 Longinus, can connect with the realm of life and death. But that's not its only ability.
The regenerative powers of this Longinus are only inferior to those of Twilight Healing by a small margin. This is worth mentioning, as it is only a complement to Sacred Gear and not its main ability.
Valerie concentrated, sweat streaming from her brow, and a white liquid began to build up in the cup, and only stopped when it came close to overflowing. She brought the cup to Lavinia's lips and gave her this white liquid to drink.
Drako watched in amazement as Lavinia's vitality and health slowly improved after drinking this liquid. As expected from one of the Longinus, its abilities are incredible.
"Well, she's getting better already. You've done a good job, Valerie, rest for now."
Valerie smiled weakly. She should not have smiled much in her life, as this one seemed a bit strange.
This smile disappeared almost instantly, and Valerie adopted her neutral face again.
Had Valerie taken Koneko's place as the Kuudere of the group?
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