DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

"What's futile is not realizing the reality of your own futility. One hundred cowards are the same as one."

— Yujiro Hanma, Baki

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This guy tried to take advantage of Asia in the original story, so there's no way Roy would let her go alone.

Anticipating a tough fight, Roy discreetly contacted Saeko and the others, asking for their assistance.

With his current power, Roy could handle the situation alone. The Fallen Angel Raynare was only a mid-level Fallen Angel.

However, the Stray exorcist Freed Sellzen also possessed the strength of a mid-class devil, and there were numerous lesser enemies to consider. Bringing Saeko along was the safer option.

Roy doubted the three mid-level Fallen Angels from the original story would be present. Raynare had specifically invited them to keep Rias and Akeno occupied.

Since Asia's situation wasn't yet known to Rias, Raynare likely wouldn't have called for reinforcements.

Soon, Roy and Asia arrived near the church.

A young, white-haired priest stood at the entrance, blocking their path. It was Freed.

"Asia-chan, we've been expecting you. Please, come in," Freed said with an exaggerated smile.

"But this one can't come inside." Freed looked at Roy, his eyes flashing with murderous intent, though he kept it hidden from Asia.

"Roy-san!" Asia looked at Roy worriedly.

"Haha, it's fine, Asia. Go on in," Roy said, smiling and patting her head.

Asia, in her naivete, trusted Roy's words and entered the church.

"Well, well... if it isn't the useless devil from the House of Lucifuge," Freed sneered, his smile turning sinister once Asia was out of earshot.

"Your goal is the Sacred Gear inside Asia, isn't it?" Roy asked, ignoring Freed's taunt.

"Hahahaha, precisely! Asia-chan will be relieved of her Sacred Gear very soon. It's a shame, I was hoping to have some fun with her first," Freed cackled.

Roy's eyes turned cold. He had already sentenced this priest to death.

Just as he was about to strike, a chorus of voices called out.

"Roy-chan, we're here!"

A group of girls arrived, Saeko, Shizuka, and the others.

"Well, well, well. If it isn't a pack of devil scum come to die! Hahahaha..." Freed roared with laughter, seeing the group of devils.

Saeko and the others glared at him, their expressions hardening.

"Roy..." Saeko stepped forward, her eyes fixed on the priest, radiating killing intent.

Anyone who dared insult Roy was marked for death in her eyes.

"Yes, Saeko. I'll leave this one to you."

"Understood. I won't let him escape." A bloodthirsty glint entered Saeko's eyes.

"His weapons are particularly effective against devils. Be careful not to get injured," Roy warned.

"Yes!" With a curt nod, Saeko charged.

She couldn't wait to tear Freed apart.

"Don't get cocky, you stupid devil!" Freed sneered at the approaching woman.

He quickly drew a pistol and a sword.

*Clang!!!*

Saeko's katana clashed against Freed's sword. The force of the impact sent a jolt through Freed's arm, numbing his hand.

Before he could react, Saeko unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks.

Even Yuuto Kiba had struggled against Freed in the original story. But against Saeko, Freed was utterly outmatched.

Saeko's swordsmanship was on a completely different level. Yuuto, reliant on his Sacred Gear, wasn't as skilled with a blade.

Freed's defeat was only a matter of time.

"I'll leave him to Saeko. The rest of you stay here," Roy instructed the other girls, turning to enter the church.

The upcoming battle wasn't something they should be involved in.

"Roy-chan, be careful!"

"Go get 'em, Roy-oniichan!"

The girls understood and offered words of encouragement.

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Inside the church, the scene was one of disrepair and decay. Asia was nowhere to be seen.

Roy knew she must have been taken to the basement, where Raynare would be preparing the ritual to extract her Sacred Gear.

Wasting no time, he descended into the basement.

In the center of the basement, beside a large cross on a raised platform, stood Raynare, the Fallen Angel, clad in her wicked attire.

She seemed to be speaking to Asia, who sat on the ground, her head bowed in disbelief, tears streaming down her face.

It was clear that Asia had realized the truth: the priest's offer of sanctuary had been a lie, a trap to lure her here.

Their true objective was her Sacred Gear, and there was no one left to help her. She could only despairingly accept her fate.

"Welcome, Devil of the House of Lucifuge," Raynare said, turning to face him. She wasn't surprised.

The commotion outside had alerted her to their arrival.

Hearing Raynare's words, Asia looked up with a glimmer of hope.

"Roy-san!" She cried out in relief, seeing him.

"Don't worry, Asia. I'm here to save you." Seeing the innocent, cheerful young nun reduced to this state pained Roy's heart.

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