How To Survive In The World DxD With Fragment Memories - Chapter 140

Since the Belphegor Family was settled in their new home, Masaru left Roygun to live with them for a few days to catch up. Things were moving forward for the Territory of Belial, the population was growing slowly, and with the hidden organisation, Hiei operating from the shadows Belial Territory was labelled as the number one safest location in all of the Devil Country.

With the help of the girls who took care of the minor tasks for Masaru, he was currently facing his teacher Ajuka with Ophis next to him. Ajuka was not surprised at all, “So my disciple, why have you taken it upon yourself to hold custody over Ophis? You should know she is the leader of the terrorist group” Masaru smiled wryly, in front of his teacher he still shown respect as Ajuka did many things for him in the past. So he explained the situation to his teacher Ajuka who nodded as he felt satisfied with Masaru’s choice

“Also, you have to visit Yasaka” Masaru reminded Ajuka who froze for a moment, if Masaru was not attentive to detail he would have missed that instant moment Ajuka blushed but miraculously made it fade away. “Cough* For the sake of the Alliance, I will go visit Lady Yasaka” Ajuka spoke, for those who did not know him it would sound like his usual calmness but Masaru smirked as he knew his Teacher got somehow caught in Yasaka’s hand.

Masaru wanted to ask his teacher how they got hooked but instead will leave it for the sake of his teacher’s pride, Masaru took out his dragon/God Slaying sword from his bracelet inventory which Ulrika, Yui and Elizabeth had been working together on since Masaru could not use Drago without entering Balance breaker anymore. “Teacher, can you inspect this sword if you think it will work against Gods and Dragons?” Hearing Masaru’s question Ajuka nodded as he took the blade, the three of them heading into the laboratory.

“That sword is strange” Ophis comments as she glanced at the sword Masaru handed over to Ajuka, “How strange?” Masaru asked as Ophis places her index finger under her lips, “It tickles” Masaru was floored when he heard this, but he could understand what she meant to say was her dragon trait did not feel threatened by the sword but it still tickled her which meant for other dragons it would end up dangerous. Masaru nodded as he pats Ophis’s head making her expressionlessly satisfied with being rewarded.

“I take it the sword was created based on Kiba’s balance breaker and your knight, Jeanne’s Sword sacred gear?” Ajuka asked while he scanned through the sword, Masaru was not certain what this teacher of his was doing but he added “They also used Deadheart, my sword I got from the Pendragons” Ajuka nodded at Masaru’s words, he was quite surprised to see how the sword was manufactured “This sword should be able to handle dragons of Tannin’s level, as for Gods I will have to say that depends on how much power you channel into it.”

‘Mid Class God huh?’ Masaru thought for a moment as he estimated the amount of power he can channel in, “Thank you Teacher” Masaru thank Ajuka who handed the sword back towards him, Ajuka smiled “I forgot to mention this, apparently Azazel is drinking alone in a hotel together with Rias’s group. He had been looking for you” Ajuka mentioned something he just remembered. Masaru smacked his forehead as he blocked off communications for anyone but his girls since he wanted to make sure he dealt with his meetings scheduled today.

“I only mentioned it since it was not important, otherwise that blockage you placed on Communication magic would not have stopped him. That man loves to tweak with things like I do” Ajuka muttered as he turned to leave back for his office, Masaru held Ophis’s hand “You want to come along?” Ophis shook her head as she places her hand on his ċhėst, “I want to speak with someone” She spoke as she suddenly burst into particles entering Masaru’s ċhėst. ‘The hell!?’

[UWAAAA WHy is the Dragon God here!? RUN for your lives!] Masaru could hear Drago being overdramatic, he probably read something last night and his mind was still not with him yet. ‘Did Ophis enter?’ [What you think!? I was taking a dump and only to see those scary endless abyss eyes staring back at me!] ‘Where did she go?’ [Towards the other door] Masaru rubbed his forehead as he was once again reminded of Samsara’s words, ‘Perhaps she is the one who called her’

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Ophis appears in front of two women both with silver coloured hair and eyes, but one was as young as Ophis in appearance while the other was a mȧturė lady. The three of them did not speak with their mouths, but a discussion took place between the three goddesses. After a while Samsara was the first to speak vocally, “You finally found someone you can stay with Ophis-chan” Ophis nodded at Samsara “He showed me where home is”

“Fufu, You two girls really are adorable” Origin materialized a table with chairs, “The reason I called you here today Ophis, is to ask you what your decision is… As you know ‘he’ will come in the far far future, but when the time comes Masaru alone will not be enough” Origin spoke with Ophis, despite being expressionless she could feel a faint change in her heart beating when Masaru was mentioned. Ophis kept quiet “I…”

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Masaru teleported to the place Azazel was currently enjoying his drink, ‘My instincts have been tingling for a while now’ Masaru thought as he entered the hotel, the staff member was kind enough to show him the way into the room where Azazel was happily drinking. “You finally arrived! I thought you were angry with me” Azazel spoke, “Not yet old crow, but I see you have been drinking” Masaru took his seat next to Azazel.

“Nice to see you as well Gremory team, congratulations on your members promoting Rias” Masaru added, “Thank you” Rias responded with a smile, Xenovia, Asia and Irina were currently praying for Issei’s test. “So you called me” Masaru turned to look at Azazel who nodded, “Where is Ophis by the way?” Masaru looked around before pointing at his ċhėst “She entered, not sure how or why but she did, so I have no way other than to wait for her return”

Azazel’s lip twitched ‘she entered his body? or soul? or Sacred Gear? To think such a thing is possible, perhaps I could…’ Azazel thought for a moment coming up with a few new ideas to try on artificial Sacred Gears, “Well I only wanted to check how are things going, did she experience in any change of thoughts?” Azazel asked after he finished his thoughts, Masaru nodded “She seems to no longer show interest in the Dimensional Gap, as of this moment. As for how she really feels, I am waiting for her to tell me”

Azazel breath a sigh of relief, “Well that is good news, at least when I step down from Governor I can feel relieved I did one last good thing” He spoke with a wry smile as Masaru clasps his hand over Azazel’s shoulder, “Once you get tired of schooling kids, you can work for me. I have plenty of places you will enjoy” Azazel only chuckled while shaking his head, Masaru did not push for it but only wanted to tell this old crow that his door was always open for family and friends.

Shortly afterwards, Yuuto, Issei and Sara came back together with Ravel from the promotion test. Apparently Issei’s fight against Sairaorg triggered the blonde fire girl to have an interest in Issei, “Welcome back” Rias welcome the three of them but she gave Issei extra long hug. Masaru nodded “It sure reminds me of my days when I young” Masaru spoke intentionally like an old man causing Azazel to laugh “I know right! It sure is nice to be young” he played along as they teased Rias and Issei who turned beet red.

They began to celebrate the promotion test of the three who participated although the results were not out yet, but the promotion test to Mid Class was quite easy as it only required the devil to have common sense about the higher-ups of the Devil Society as well as strength for it. “So how was the test?” Azazel asked with a smirk on his face, Masaru shook his head as this old crow still enjoyed seeing such events after all.

“I am honestly surprised, both the written were completed but with the practicals” Issei stopped there, Masaru could imagine what happened “No need to worry, I still remember the day when Ingvild did her test she slapped her opponent through a wall” Hearing this Issei stared at Masaru with shocked face as it happened with him too although he punched his opponent, Azazel laughed “Your girls are an exception, their all monsters in terms of firepower” Azazel commented.

“Well everyone will reach the stage, it lies all in continuous training” Masaru nodded, “No need to worry about the wall as the Gremory Family will fix it, but you must remember today as a lesson Issei. If you ever come in a fight against a low or mid-class you can’t go all out with them” Rias reminded Issei who nodded, “Well you should train your control, then you can beat them up without killing them” Masaru suggested making Rias glare at him for teaching Issei the idea to beat up deadbeats.

“How is the date with Aika going?” Masaru stood up sitting next to Barold who was quietly enjoying his meal, “It is going smoothly, we had our fourth date this last weekend” Barold placed down his book as he and Masaru began to chat happily, shortly Issei joined in the talks. “So you finally upgraded from groping master to groping Girlfriend huh?” Masaru clapped Issei’s back, Issei chuckled as he scratched the back of his head.

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In between the talks of the boy’s group, the two dragons Drago and Ddraig were having a heated discussion about books. For some odd reason, Ddraig will run for books when he feels his fear for tɨts was acting up, so he was doing much better compared to his usual days. [Have you see this book, how the Author kept his MC so pathetically weak for like 80+ Chapters straight calling it “Incomplete Soul crap”, if it was not for the act his book was decent I would have like to slap a one-star in his face]

Ddraig nodded [Not to mention the fact he did not take the girls we wanted! Now we have to read how some demon is getting the girls like freebies on the market!] Drago nodded, [Well at least the author had a conscience to at least grant us two lolis for the Harem, so I will let it slide… But the trick he pulled to give the Milf to his teacher was really shocking!] Ddraig nodded with a smile [I know right!? I Never expected the Author to jab his readers with this surprise, it was like giving them a fifty percent discount!]

>/< (AN: Le Fay is not with the team, she is with Vali. Masaru’s Peerage is being busy in Belial Territory)

After awhile of everyone chatting happily, the atmosphere changed as Masaru sensed the shift in space, “So they came” Masaru stood up from his chair, as a familiar mist shrouded them and the surroundings before teleporting them away. He went out of the room going down the stairs towards the lobby, Azazel and the Gremory team followed them. “Is this!?” Xenovia called out in surprise as Issei nodded “Yes, it’s them… I will not be able to forget this mist”

“You seem to be familiar with them” Rias commented at Masaru’s calm face, “I was a spy for your brother in Khaos Brigade, so of course I would know of them” Masaru answered which shocked Rias as she never expected Masaru’s ‘work’ to be something this sėnsɨtɨvė, reaching the lobby a fireball came flying towards them, Masaru conjured several magic circles. While the fireball was breaking through the magic circles one at a time he raised his left hand coated in Worthless attribute demonic power causing the fireball to dissipate in a puff of smoke.

In front of Masaru were two men, Cao Cao and Georg. “Good Work! Although that was meant for the Durandal Strike before, but to think you would stop it… Masaru” Cao Cao spoke after clapping hands, he did expect Vali’s team to be here but never did he expect to find Masaru here instead. “And I see Ophis is with Vali huh?” Cao Cao spoke as he ċȧrėsses his chin. “No, she is here but you will have to deal with me first” Masaru answered.

He was not certain if Cao Cao had Samael with them and he would rather be able to determine the location it emerges instead of a surprise, Cao Cao glances at Masaru who has an expressionless face. “You really have a way to irritate me at times you know that? but I have yet to greet the others! It has been a while Governor Azazel and Sekiryuutei” Cao Cao greeted Azazel and Issei, “Cao Cao!” Issei roared

Masaru shook his head as he calls out his sacred gear, [White Tiger Emperor: Byakko mode!] Masaru’s outfit transformed wearing a white shirt, grey pants with a chain belt holding it firmly around his waist, armoured black leather boots. Open cloak Jacket with a Belial Crest pattern engraved pauldron attached on his left shoulders, Deadheart was attached with Avalon acting as it’s sheathed however the design and colour were different as Deadheart and Avalon turned into a Katana with a white flame marked sheath. His left hand was wearing a full leather gauntlet till his elbow and his right hand was a similar gauntlet however it was fingerless with his inventory bracer underneath it.

Issei glances at Masaru’s Balance breaker finding it difficult to fathom why he gained tiger ears and a tail, Masaru did not allow Cao Cao to continue his talk as he used trackless steps. Sensing Masaru’s decisiveness Cao Cao laughed happily “You really are impatient as always” Masaru appeared at his left side, Cao Cao thrust his spear but Masaru gripped the handle before slamming his left gauntlet fist into his face.

“Guah!” Cao Cao flew back a few meters before glaring at Masaru with his nose bleed, “You can touch the spear without being burnt!?” hearing this Rias and them were shocked as they knew Devils were highly vulnerable to holy powers, Masaru appears to be an exception. Only Azazel remained silent as he knew the reason was that Masaru became a Devil Dragon, and his fight with the Mid Class gods made him stronger.

Masaru sprint after Cao Cao as the two of them clashed against one another, Masaru pulled out Deadheart from Avalon as it began to clash against the True Longinus. [Damn boy, this weapon is dangerous! Make sure to pump in some more worthless attribute power into me] Masaru nodded as he conjures several magic circles Cao Cao strike down, but since the start, these Magic circles were scanning magics which trigger the moment the magic circle is broken.

Cao Cao began to realize his strikes were becoming weaker each time he clashed against Masaru, although Masaru could not nullify the Will of God in the spear he could nullify the holy power of the spear which in turn made it become weaker. “You really are annoying as always” Cao Cao gnashed his teeth as he thrust his spear towards Masaru’s abdomen, Masaru dodged the strike by teleporting behind Cao Cao slashing at him.

Cao Cao brought the spear next to his neck to block the strike before he was launched like a catapult by the force of Masaru’s strike leaving several aftershocks as Cao Cao was blasted out of the Hotel. Georg watched in shock as he did not expect Masaru to be this strong, but ever since the fight Masaru had been feeling the presence of a God pressuring him from the shadows. He kept resisting as he slowly made himself familiar with this peculiar aura.

While Cao Cao stood up from the rubbles dusting his clothes despite his body was aching all over from Masaru’s rough beatings, he re-entered the lobby while Georg had a complicated face as he muttered “Devil Dragon? I heard those dragons were exterminated by Heaven a long time ago” Georg began to explain the ritual he once read up in the library of the Magic Association he was once part of, hearing this Cao Cao smirked as he found the way to deal with Masaru.

Considering his chances of winning without using Balance Breaker, Cao Cao chose to use the more efficient Method to kill Masaru “It’s a shame that we have to use this so soon because fighting against you who survived a battle against a Mid Class God that is stronger than an Ultimate Rank is something I am not capable of handling”

Georg nodded at Cao Cao who continued to speak “Since we have Masaru the Devil Dragon and the Sekiryuutei we can kill them here before looking for Ophis, bring forth the dragon eater” Georg conjured a massive magic circle behind him, the surroundings began to vibrate an a dreadful ominous feeling shrouded the entire vicinity. [What the hell have I done to have someone to hate me to this degree!?] Drago complained despite shivering from the feeling that magic circle was giving off.

Ddraig materialize on Issei’s arm [This presence! An overwhelming evil intent only directed at a

dragon!] Issei also felt the trace of fear in Ddraig’s voice, Masaru had a difficult time himself although it was much easier for him compared to the two dragons. ‘Dragon Eater… So this is Samael’ Masaru thought as he watched a man bounded onto a cross with cloth wrapped around his body written with strange runic letters.

His body was bounded with several stakes, from the looks of it he was a half-fallen angel with his black wings and the lower body of an Asian dragon. The feeling of God’s hatred towards Snakes and Dragons was dreadful, as Masaru could hold himself together thanks to Origin who was ȧssisting him from the shadows and Byakko unleashed a silverly white aura around his body to counter against the oppression towards Dragons. “I see it is effective even against you” Cao Cao Spoke with a smile.

Azazel was shaken when he saw Samael, Masaru already told him about it but still, he felt Hades would not go so far. “To think you would bring Samael out of Cocytus. Does this mean you have unsealed the seal of Cocytus!?” Azazel yelled at Cao Cao for doing something so reckless,

Masaru sighed, “It says that it is the poison of God. It says it is the evil intention of God. A forbidden being that made the people in Eden eat the fruit of knowledge. The first crime that was judged by the dead God from the Bible and still continues to be in effect. The angel who had received the curse of God who hated dragons and snakes was called Samael. A dragon. Yes. A dragon whose existence was eliminated from the record” Masaru spoke with his eyes squinting… He felt something else was missing from this story, he was certain there was more to this than just a crime.

Cao Cao clapped his hands “You are quite knowledgeable, did you get that information why you were spying on me?” He asked with a sarcastic tone, Masaru chuckled “I did, stealing from fake Heroes is much easier after all” Cao Cao’s eyes became stern when he heard the term he hated since Masaru never approved of his terms about Heroes…

Masaru smiled wryly as he felt a bit regretful he could not use his Pseudo-Kouryuu Mode, Cao Cao had an unamused face as he points at Masaru. “Devour Him” Cao Cao ordered as a black tentacle from Samael shot out towards Masaru, several layers of magic barriers along with scanning magic circles overlapped one another “Get back!” Masaru called out towards the Gremory team and Azazel who moved away.

With the knowledge he gained from scanning Samael, Masaru cloaked both his swords with his worthless attributed demonic powers as he slashed down on the tentacle the moment it was near. A reverberating scream escapes the mouth of Samael who retracted his attack after experiencing the pain caused by Masaru’s dragon slayer swords. “Phew… Glad to know that worked” Masaru spoke with a smirk although Cao Cao and Georg had complicated faces towards him.

“H- He deflected Samael’s attack?” Issei stared at Masaru with wide eyes, Azazel chuckled as he realized what Masaru did can’t win against the poison but he should be able to keep Samael at bay. But Masaru had a different thought in mind, ‘Perhaps killing Samael will ease his sufferings and Hades will have no choice but to give himself up’