DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

"It is truly painful to not be able to trust the ones you are closest to."

— Kotaro Sato, Kotaro Lives Alone

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Roy nodded, satisfied with her response.

"Alright, let's head inside," he said to the girls.

They entered Areishia Spirit Academy.

The students, seeing Headmaster Greyworth personally welcoming a group of strangers, including a male, couldn't help but gossip.

"The Headmaster invited a man!"

"Is he going to join our school?"

"A man? My mother told me men are no good!"

"Did you see those girls with him? They seem really strong."

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Roy and the others followed Greyworth to her office.

He sat down in the Headmaster's chair without hesitation.

The teachers in the office frowned, but seeing that Greyworth didn't object, they remained silent.

"Roy-sama, what brings you to Areishia Spirit Academy?" Greyworth inquired respectfully.

"Well, I'm here to scout for talented students and experience school life," Roy replied honestly.

"So you're joining our academy?" Greyworth asked, adjusting her glasses.

"That's right. Please enroll them first," Roy said, gesturing towards the girls.

"Of course. I won't let you do this for free. Here..." He handed her a small vial.

"Phoenix Tears!" Kiyome Abe exclaimed in surprise.

She hadn't expected Roy to give away such a valuable item so easily.

Roy, of course, wasn't giving it away for free. Greyworth would be one of his own soon enough.

Greyworth, hearing Kiyome's exclamation, realized it must be something precious.

She had a cursed seal on her heart, a constant source of pain and a threat to her life and abilities.

Twenty-four years ago, she had won the Blade Dance.

To prolong her life, which was being consumed by the cursed seal, she had made a wish to the Elemental Lords: Eternal Youth.

As a result, she could reverse her aging periodically, like some kind of immortal witch.

No matter how many years passed, her appearance wouldn't change.

There were rumors that she had already surpassed the typical lifespan of a high-ranking Elemental Spirit Contractor.

However, the cursed seal on her heart would eventually sever her spirit veins, completely stripping her of her powers.

She was well aware of this.

"This is called the Phoenix Tears. It can completely heal your body from the effects of the cursed seal," Roy explained.

Greyworth was shocked.

How did he know about her condition?

And this liquid could heal her completely? It was unbelievable.

But she didn't doubt Roy's words.

"Thank you, Roy-sama. I'll arrange your accommodations now," she said, accepting the Phoenix Tears and leading them out of the office.

Roy followed without hesitation.

Greyworth led them to a sheltered villa.

"Roy-sama, this is where you'll be staying. If you're not satisfied, we can arrange for a different location."

"This is fine. No need to change," Roy replied, pleased with the villa.

"Then I'll excuse myself." Greyworth adjusted her glasses.

"Yes, yes, go ahead," Roy said with a dismissive wave.

He knew she was eager to test the Phoenix Tears and see if it could truly heal her.

Greyworth left.

"Alright, everyone, enjoy your school life in this new world!" Roy announced with a grin.

"I noticed that this academy is also an all-girls school," Saya commented, glancing at Roy.

"Just like our school!" Asia chirped happily.

"We finally have a vacation, and now we have to go to school again in another world?" Xenovia groaned, facepalming.

"That was a year ago, idiot," Irina retorted.

They had spent a year training in the Elemental Spirit World.

"Don't worry about it. Let's go explore the school," Roy said.

"Rias, there are many talented girls here. Don't miss this opportunity," he added with a wink.

The world of Bladedance of Elementalers was filled with talented girls.

Almost all the students at Areishia Spirit Academy were skilled Elemental Spirit Contractors.

After all, only those with exceptional talent were sent here.

Completing Rias's peerage wouldn't be a problem.

"Yes, I'll do my best!" Rias declared confidently.

Shizuka and the others stayed behind to unpack and settle in, while the rest of the girls went out to explore the town.

Roy also wandered around the academy.

Saya and Kurome accompanied him.

Est and Ren, in their sword forms, were attached to his arms.

"Saya, aren't you going to join your mother and the others? She invited you, you know," Roy asked curiously.

"This is more important," Saya replied, nodding.

"Oh? Is there something important happening?"

"Of course. I have to keep an eye on you. This school is full of girls, so I need to make sure you don't get into trouble. Everyone asked me to watch over you," Saya explained, her gaze fixed on him.

Roy chuckled. "Why are you staring at me like that? Are you afraid they'll eat me?"

"No, I'm worried you'll lose control and devour them all," Saya retorted seriously.

Roy was speechless.

"Saya..." he said, his voice low and warning.

"W-What?" Saya took a step back, intimidated by his expression.

"You'll be punished tonight. Come to my room," Roy said with a mischievous grin.

"N-No!" Saya squeaked, clutching her chest dramatically.

Of course, she was just playing along. She was secretly thrilled by his invitation.

"Onii-chan, I want to join you tonight too," Kurome chimed in, tugging at his sleeve and looking at him with pleading eyes.

"Uh..." Roy had intended to give Saya a proper "lesson," but he couldn't resist Kurome's cuteness.

"Alright, you can join us tonight, Kurome," he said with a smile, patting her head.

Saya's face fell.

"No, Onii-chan, I want to do what you and Saya-nee-san do," Kurome clarified innocently.

Roy choked on his own saliva.

Roy was stunned.

He hadn't expected such bold words from Kurome.

Did she even understand what she was saying?

Of course she did. As an assassin, she had witnessed all sorts of things.

"Kurome, who taught you these things?" Roy asked seriously, holding her hand.

"Aika-nee-san taught me. She said if I like Onii-chan, I should do more intimate things with him," Kurome replied innocently, completely unaware that she had exposed Aika.

"That lewd girl... I'll have to give her a proper scolding next time," Roy grumbled.

"Although what Aika-nee-san said is true, you're still too young, Kurome. Don't think about these things yet, okay?" Roy said gently, patting her head.

"Okay," Kurome nodded obediently.

"Roy really dotes on Kurome, doesn't he?" Saya muttered jealously.

Roy overheard her and whispered in her ear, "Come to the bath tonight."

Saya blushed and nodded silently.

Roy smirked.

Just as he was teasing Saya, a girl suddenly rounded the corner and bumped into him.

"Aah!"

The girl crashed into Roy's arms.

"Uh..." Roy was surprised by the sudden hug, then looked down at the girl in his arms.

She had the delicate beauty of a porcelain doll, with fiery red hair styled in pigtails, and ruby eyes that sparkled with mischief.

She wore the Areishia Spirit Academy uniform, a white dress with black accents and a ribbon replacing the buttons.

Roy's eyes lit up. This was Claire Rouge.

"Are you alright?" he asked, gently patting her head.

Claire, dazed from the collision, snapped back to reality at the sound of his voice.

She looked up and scrambled out of his arms, her face flushed.

"A-A man!" she exclaimed, pointing at him in surprise.

Roy's lips twitched.

Was it really that shocking to see a man?

Claire then recognized him as the man who had been welcomed by the Headmaster that morning.

"Where are you going in such a hurry?" Roy asked with a smile.

"W-Why should I tell you? I'm leaving!" Claire retorted, trying to maintain a tsundere facade as she turned to leave.

But a flame appeared on the back of her hand.

A small, fiery cat materialized.

"Scarlet? Why did you come out?" Claire asked, confused, stopping in her tracks.

"Meow!" Scarlet glanced at Claire, then at Roy.

She leaped into Roy's arms.

"Meow! Meow!" she purred, nuzzling him affectionately.

"Scarlet, come back here!" Claire exclaimed, surprised that her contracted spirit had suddenly jumped into the arms of a stranger.

Roy realized that this fire cat was a high-ranking Elemental Spirit under the command of the Fire Elemental Lord.

Her original name was Ortlinde.

He remembered her because of her arrogant personality and her refusal to form a contract with Mine.

He hadn't expected to encounter her here.

And now he realized that Ortlinde was actually Claire's contracted spirit, Scarlet.

He wondered what had happened to her over the thousands of years.

Her power had diminished significantly, and she had even forgotten her own name.

Perhaps she still recognized him, which was why she had jumped into his arms.

"Give me back Scarlet!" Claire demanded, clenching her fists.

"I can do that, but first, tell me where you were going in such a hurry," Roy replied with a grin, petting Scarlet.

"Why should I tell you?"

"Scarlet, come back!" Claire shouted at her spirit.

She clearly didn't want to tell Roy where she was going.

Roy shrugged.

Scarlet, however, glanced at Claire, then snuggled closer to Roy, showing no intention of returning to her contractor.

Claire was furious. She couldn't believe her own spirit was disobeying her.

But there was nothing she could do with Scarlet in Roy's arms.

"Fine! I'll tell you! Just give me back Scarlet!" Claire stamped her foot in frustration.

"Okay, okay." Roy still didn't return Scarlet immediately.

Claire sighed. "I heard there's a powerful spirit in the Spirit Forest. I was going to try and contract it to become stronger," she explained, her eyes filled with determination.

"Oh, I see." Roy nodded.

Wasn't this the same as in the original story?

At the beginning of the story, Claire had also discovered Est and tried to contract her to become stronger.

But Est was already his servant now.

What spirit would appear this time?

Roy was curious.

"If you're seeking power, why go so far?" he asked.

"Eh? Go so far?" Claire was confused.

"I mean, Scarlet is already a powerful spirit. Why do you need another one?" Roy asked, stroking Scarlet.

"Meow~" Scarlet chirped in agreement.

"I-I know Scarlet is strong, but... but..." Claire stammered.

"No, you don't know her true strength," Roy said with a mysterious smile.

Claire trusted Scarlet and believed she was strong.

But she knew Scarlet was only a mid-ranking Elemental Spirit.

That's why she was so eager to contract another spirit to increase her power.

She didn't know that Scarlet was actually a high-ranking Elemental Spirit.

Roy took out a vial of the Phoenix Tears and gave it to Scarlet.

"Hey! What did you give her?!" Claire exclaimed in alarm.

"Don't worry, I'll return her to you soon," Roy reassured her, his eyes fixed on Scarlet.

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