DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

"I know that understanding the atmosphere and not standing out is the key to happiness."

— Hitohito Tadano, Komi Can't Communicate

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Roy suspected that Scarlet had been injured in a battle with other spirits, causing her to lose most of her power and even forget her name.

But after consuming a drop of the Phoenix Tears, her wounds healed within moments, and her true strength as a high-ranking spirit was restored.

Scarlet, her power fully recovered, transformed into a petite girl with fiery red hair, crimson eyes, cat ears, and a tail.

She looked at her hands in surprise, then bowed deeply to Roy. "Thank you, Roy-sama!"

Roy's eyes widened slightly. Scarlet's clothes were quite revealing.

"Ahem, you're welcome," he coughed, waving his hand dismissively.

Saya shot him a disapproving look.

"S-Scarlet?" Claire stammered, her face flushed as she stared at the transformed Scarlet.

How could her contracted spirit take on a human form?

Claire was bewildered. Only high-ranking Elemental Spirits could do that.

"Is that really you, Scarlet?" she asked, her curiosity overcoming her embarrassment.

"Yes," Scarlet replied with a sweet smile. Her voice was clear and melodious.

"But... how is this possible?" Claire was dumbfounded.

"I'm a high-ranking Elemental Spirit," Scarlet explained. "Thousands of years ago, I was severely injured in a battle against a Demonic Spirit, causing me to lose most of my power and my memories."

Roy's guess had been correct.

Claire was stunned.

Her Scarlet was a high-ranking Elemental Spirit? This was unbelievable!

High-ranking spirits were incredibly rare. There were only a few in the entire world.

And the highest-ranking spirits were even rarer. She couldn't believe she had one as her contracted spirit.

The reason high-ranking spirits were so scarce was mainly due to Roy and his group having contracted most of them.

And very few new high-ranking spirits had been born in the past few thousand years.

"Scarlet, this is wonderful!" Claire exclaimed, tears of joy welling up in her eyes as she hugged Scarlet tightly.

But a moment later, she released Scarlet, her face flushed red.

"Huff... huff..."

"That was close! I almost suffocated!" Claire gasped, relieved.

Scarlet's... assets were a bit overwhelming.

"Scarlet, you won't leave me, right?" Claire asked, her eyes filled with worry.

Forming a contract with a high-ranking Elemental Spirit was incredibly difficult, and Scarlet had formed a contract with her when she had lost her memories.

Claire wasn't sure if Scarlet would still acknowledge her as her master.

"Yes," Scarlet replied with a nod.

Claire was overjoyed.

She had been planning to go to the Spirit Forest to find another spirit, but now that Scarlet had regained her true power, there was no need.

"Anyway... Scarlet, please put on some clothes," Claire said, remembering that there was a man present.

Scarlet blinked, then conjured a school uniform identical to Claire's.

"Ahem." Roy cleared his throat, interrupting Claire's thoughts.

"Hey, I'm Roy. What's your name?"

"Eh?" Claire was startled, then quickly replied, "Claire Rouge."

"Claire, I healed Scarlet for you. How are you going to repay me?" Roy asked with a mischievous grin.

"D-Don't call me so casually!" Claire blushed, flustered by his forwardness.

"Well, since you helped Scarlet, I'll grant you one request," she offered.

"Is that so? Then give me your first kiss," Roy said with a chuckle.

"What?!" Claire's face turned as red as an apple.

"My first kiss?" she squeaked, staring at him in disbelief.

Saya and Kurome, who were standing beside Roy, pinched his sides, clearly displeased with his outrageous request.

Roy sighed and gently removed their hands.

"If you're not willing, then forget it," he said to Claire, shrugging. "How about this? You can guide me to the Elemental Spirit you heard about in the Spirit Forest."

Claire breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, follow me," she agreed, leading the way. Roy, Saya, and Kurome followed closely behind.

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Meanwhile, at the academy, Greyworth was observing Roy from a window.

She was growing more and more curious about him.

He could identify a high-ranking Elemental Spirit, and he had casually given away a precious item like the Phoenix Tears.

She had already used the Phoenix Tears, and her years of accumulated injuries were instantly healed.

Yet, he had given such a valuable item to an Elemental Spirit.

And that Elemental Spirit seemed to know him.

Who was he?

Greyworth's curiosity deepened.

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...

In the Spirit Forest, Claire led Roy, Saya, and Kurome, searching for the Elemental Spirit she had heard about.

By midday, they still hadn't found anything.

'Growl!' Claire's stomach rumbled.

She blushed and covered her stomach with her hands.

"Let's take a break," Roy suggested with a smile.

Claire, though embarrassed, agreed.

She took out a can of food from her bag and was about to eat when a delicious aroma wafted towards them.

Claire's mouth watered. It smelled so good that her canned food suddenly seemed unappetizing.

She turned towards the source of the smell.

Roy and the others were sitting at a table laden with delicious food.

"Where did all this come from?" Claire asked, staring at the feast in disbelief.

"I just brought it with me. Would you like to join us?" Roy offered with a smile.

How can someone just "bring" so much food? Claire wondered.

But she didn't dwell on it. Some Elemental Spirits could store items.

Like the ice spirit, Fenrir, contracted to Rinslet.

Fenrir's stomach was connected to a separate dimension, allowing her to carry any amount of luggage.

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Not only that, but Fenrir could also keep food fresh.

"Just to be clear, I won't give you my first kiss for this," Claire said, eyeing Roy suspiciously.

She saw him as a lecherous wolf and was wary of his intentions.

Roy sighed inwardly. It seemed his earlier request had given her the wrong impression.

Just then, Scarlet emerged from the spirit seal on Claire's arm.

She approached Roy, her eyes fixed on the food. "Roy-sama, can I have some?" she asked, drooling slightly.

Roy chuckled. "Of course. Come and eat."

"Scarlet, you usually eat canned food, don't you? It must be tough having a master who can't cook," Roy teased Claire.

Claire bristled like an angry cat.

"Who said I can't cook?! I'll show you my cooking skills when we get back!" she retorted.

Roy thought about Claire's cooking in the original story.

No, thank you.

What Claire made couldn't even be called food. It was more like charcoal.

He shook his head. He wasn't interested in trying her disastrous cooking.

"Come and eat. We'll continue searching for the Elemental Spirit after we're done," Roy said.

Claire, no longer holding back, joined them at the table and picked up a chicken leg.

Her eyes widened as she took a bite. It was delicious!

For Claire, who lived on canned food, this was the most amazing meal she had ever tasted.

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After their satisfying lunch, they continued their search for the Elemental Spirit.

They arrived at a valley.

Roy sensed something and led the girls deeper into the valley.

The valley was barren, with steep cliffs on either side and a narrow path in between.

Suddenly...

"Aah!"

Two figures came flying towards them from around a corner, screaming.

Roy reacted quickly, catching both girls in his arms.

One of them was a beautiful girl with stunning blonde hair and an air of noble elegance.

She was the picture of a perfect noble lady.

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

This was Rinslet Laurenfrost.

The other girl was her clumsy maid, Carol, dressed in a maid outfit.

Ironically, Rinslet was more like a maid than Carol, as she often had to take care of her inept servant.

But Carol was excellent at one thing: translating Rinslet's words.

Rinslet, being a tsundere, often spoke in a roundabout way.

Only Carol could understand her true intentions.

"Man, you're quite something!" Rinslet declared, looking at Roy with a haughty expression.

"My lady means to thank you for saving us," Carol clarified gratefully.

"It's no problem at all. Are you two alright?" Roy asked with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern. We're fine," Carol replied with a nod.

"Rinslet? What are you doing here?" Claire asked in surprise.

"Hmph! Why can't I be here?" Rinslet retorted.

"My lady was worried about Claire-sama, so she followed her to the Spirit Forest," Carol explained, revealing Rinslet's true intentions.

"Carol..." Rinslet whined, embarrassed.

Claire was touched.

She hadn't expected Rinslet, who usually antagonized her, to be so concerned about her well-being.

But being a tsundere herself, Claire couldn't express her gratitude.

"By the way, I'm Roy. This is Saya and Kurome. What are your names?" Roy introduced himself.

"I apologize for not introducing myself earlier. I am Rinslet Laurenfrost," Rinslet said with a graceful curtsy.

"And I am Carol, Lady Rinslet's maid," Carol added.

"What happened back there?" Roy asked curiously.

Rinslet's expression changed.

"There's a Demonic Spirit in there! We have to leave! If it finds us, we're in trouble!"

"Yes, we were just attacked by it. It sent us flying with a single roar. We should leave quickly!" Carol added, her voice filled with urgency.

"I don't think we need to run," Claire said, staring at the steep cliffs surrounding them.

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"Eh? Why not?" Rinslet asked, confused.

"Because it's already found us," Claire replied, pointing towards the cliff with a trembling finger.

Rinslet followed her gaze and gasped.

The Demonic Spirit had indeed found them.

It was a massive rock giant.

It roared upon seeing them.

ROAR!!!

The entire valley shook, and rocks tumbled down the cliffs.

The giant swung its massive hand towards them.

Rinslet, Carol, and Claire were frozen in fear, unable to react.

Roy swiftly scooped up Rinslet and Claire, leaping onto a nearby cliff.

Kurome grabbed Carol, and they escaped with Saya.

Boom!

The giant's hand slammed into the ground where they had been standing, causing a tremor that shook the entire valley.

They could now see the monstrous creature clearly.

It was hundreds of meters tall, its massive body radiating a destructive aura.

"N-No way! How are we supposed to defeat that?!" Claire exclaimed, her voice filled with terror.

"We should run!" Carol suggested.

"Don't worry, you have Scarlet," Roy reassured Claire, gently patting her head.

Claire calmed down, then blushed as she realized Roy was patting her head. She shook her head, escaping his touch.

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