DxD: I know…I'm not the real one,just a cheap copy. but...I'd win-Chapter 32: Mittelt glow’up

"Why do you insist? Mr. Sanguinius isn't that kind of perverse thing."

After the encounter with Darkness, the group returned to town. free𝑤ebnovel.com

It was simply impossible to continue Megumin's teaching after Darkness appeared.

"Okay, okay... I'll try to believe it."

She spoke as if she had no choice.

But Sanguinius could sense frustration and disappointment in Darkness's voice.

'I need to warn Kazuma, so he keeps my identity secret.'

If Darkness discovers the truth, then his reputation will be at risk.

Looking at Megumin, who rejected Darkness's claims as nonsense and firmly defended him,

Sanguinius felt a bit of guilt, but nothing serious enough to push him to admit the truth.

"However, he did teach you how to use magic without spending any skill points."

"Yes, but that just means he potentially has a connection with Kazuma, like a common master or a mutual acquaintance."

Faced with Sanguinius's nods to support the Archwizard's statement, coupled with the Acting skill, Darkness couldn't dig any deeper.

Like on the way there, there were no incidents on the return journey, except for a creature nicknamed Rookikiller.

However, it ended up impaled on the side of the road leading to Axel.

"Whoa, what a lucky coincidence."

Once back at the inn, the group reunited with Aqua and Kazuma in a room.

"Yes, I never thought I'd randomly meet your colleagues in town and explore with them, haha."

Despite his pleasant and friendly laugh, he used wind magic to send a subtle message to Kazuma.

The latter was slightly confused after receiving a piece of paper.

But he didn't treat it carelessly and read it discreetly.

[I don't know how you used my spells on Darkness, but I don't officially know that spell. Understood?]

Kazuma just responded with a subtle nod, but he had a guilty look.

It seems there's a story undisclosed by him to Sanguinius regarding his actions.

As if things were naturally falling into place.

Darkness asked questions about Sanguinius shortly after.

Of course, it was under the guise of ordinary curiosity, and Kazuma avoided any too precise information about other worlds or the chat group.

He just mentioned certain exploits, like his fight against Himmel and his group, without revealing much information besides the action.

Despite this, Darkness didn't cease her efforts to find the "perverted" mage who has magic similar to Kazuma and Sanguinius.

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"I don't think it's reasonable to choose this mission so soon after your return."

Kalawarna and Mittelt are currently in front of Grigori's request board.

It's a method found by the executives and Azazel to meet the organization's needs while providing various benefits to their executors.

A system that favors those who take real risks for the organization, and work, at the expense of the... lazy ones.

If you take enough risks, then you can even earn enough merit to ask an executive for advice on various subjects.

It's a reliable way to gain influence and power.

Sanguinius has also used missions obtained here to show his "dedication" to Grigori.

However, he never dared to take missions that were too risky, like deeply infiltrating the territory of a pantheon or trying to recruit angels unsatisfied with their life in Heaven.

He stuck to subjugation missions against the demonic beasts populating Hell, which are too close to Grigori's base of operations.

Thus, Kalawarna became slightly alarmed after reading the mission picked up by Mittelt.

[Mission: Collect a fruit named "The Dragon Apples"]

[Mission Category: A-]

[Description: Lord Azazel is interested in the virtues of these rare fruits necessary for the survival of certain dragons. It is your duty to help him.]

[Reward: 10,000 contribution points or request for a reasonable favor from Azazel]

[Warning: You will be on terrain extremely close to the territory of the Gremory clan under Lucifer, and there is a high risk of draconic encounter.]

A request that some Grigori executives would hesitate to take because of various political and draconic problems.

'I know she's changed tremendously since that mission, and it's not just her appearance, but...'

Kalawarna had a good reason to be worried.

Dragons are not an ordinary race in the DxD universe, as they are feared and respected for good reason.

They are strong...

It's not just a matter of brute force, magical power, or even their absurd defense due to their scales, but the ability named "Outrage."

Under this state, an already formidable dragon can face, even defeat, an opponent generally superior to it.

Its overall power increases proportionally to its anger, and there are few things capable of calming a dragon in this state.

Either you die, or it dies. There are no negotiations.

This quest literally pushes a person into a possible encounter with such a beast.

Kalawarna didn't want to see her friend lose her life because of an urgent desire for power, especially since she's already very strong as she is.

"Stop trying to stop me, Kalawarna... I need a guide and influence to keep my end of the bargain," she said resolutely.

"Are you really sure he's not just playing with you? You've spent months together, but he hasn't made any move on you."

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Before she could continue her remarks,

Mittelt had unconsciously forgotten their friendship and released that unknown energy within her that stems from Sanguinius's gift.

Touki

A power different from magical energy, Holy Power, divinity, and demonic energy.

Unlike the 4 others mentioned, it can be acquired by anyone.

It just takes enough hard work and dedication to successfully manifest it.

However, Mittelt didn't meet this prerequisite.

Despite her hard training with Sanguinius under high gravity, she never had her superior's endurance in this field.

She was able to awaken touki only because of the "sage pill" or spiritual fruit, which enormously increases the physical strength of the consumer on the condition that they don't die in the process.

Fortunately, she's not at risk thanks to the Ogre's tears.

The result is this immense pressure, which cracked the ground of the Grigori facilities around.

The fallen angels in the vicinity immediately felt a dangerous aura emanating from the blonde young girl resembling a teenager.

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"Kalawarna... you're my friend, but I forbid you from speaking ill of my relationship with Sanguinius."

Kalawarna just nodded slowly in response to this warning, but her thoughts are racing.

'Damn, we've been cast out of Heaven for 6 months, or almost 7, but why is there such a gap between us?!'

Unconsciously, she remembered Sanguinius's offer.

'When you get tired of being a background character, you can ask Mittelt for my location,' he had told her, without turning around.

She hadn't taken him seriously that day.

Now, Kalawarna cursed herself for finding that proposition absurd.

However, the strength shown by Mittelt since her return from the reconnaissance mission is above the grade shown by her two pairs of wings (4 wings).

A power, which is not The holy power or magic, has been able to increase and change her physiology's strength.

She is no longer at a level where their relationship can remain one of pure friendship.

They are just no longer in the same category.

'This intimidating pressure... it's close to or equal to that of Lord Kokabiel.'

While Kalawarna was recovering from this interaction,

Mittelt is already heading toward Devil territory to reach the area mentioned in the mission sheet.

'I need to increase the number of my wings'

For someone with decent magical talent and good talent in The holy power, the new path proposed by Sanguinius was like water in the desert for Mittelt.

As long as she follows Sanguinius's latest advice, Mittelt has the feeling that this energy will evolve rapidly.

'Yes, I just need to find an expert in The holy power and magic.'