“Lil’ Asia’s mighty panties! Sniff, sniff, achoo!”
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…You’re okay with that, Ddraig?
“…Some things are beyond my comprehension,” he answered in a tired voice.
Yeah, I could imagine his exasperation. He must have been sick of breasts and buttocks by this point…
I knew the dragons were having a hard time with the former White Dragon Emperors, but was it Fafnir’s panties lecture that finally brought them around…? It was too much to imagine…
How was Vali taking it…?
“I wish for all to find peace through Lil’ Asia’s mighty panties,” Fafnir declared. “Such is my hope. Cute mighty panties. A symbol of peace. An international treasure.”
My friends were all aghast, covering their faces in shock. Poor Asia had been all but knocked out!
Rias shook her head. “This generation’s Heavenly Dragons are as weird as they come…”
She was including me in that?!
Sorry! But it was my fault she had become the Switch Princess! This situation was ultimately my fault! But I had to blame Fafnir for it, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to cope!
“That’s it,” Ddraig said. “And now…we can use the White Dragon Emperor’s ability!”
…Ah, so we were good to go? All right. Yep, thanks!
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“Stopping our Evil Dragons… The Two Heavenly Dragons and this Dragon King are most unpredictable.”
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—!
A familiar voice sounded across the field, a flash of red light passing us by and descending into the schoolyard close to Rossweisse and the chairwoman!
“Eeep!”
The red flash of light sent the chairwoman flying, then seemed to catch Rossweisse.
When at last the light faded, there stood Euclid Lucifugus, clad in his replica Boosted Gear Scale Mail!
That bastard! Making some grand entrance just when we tipped the scales in our favor!
And he was holding Rossweisse in his arms, refusing to let her go despite her protests!
“Greetings, Team DxD.”
“Euclid!” I shouted.
“And you, too, Red Dragon Emperor,” the scumbag continued with a shrug.
Still holding Rossweisse tight, he launched into another of his soliloquies. “We at Qlippoth will be making use of both the flying island and of Rossweisse. Now that Agreas is securely under our control, it would be ideal if we could make a quick exit before the underworld’s army catches on. But I doubt they’ll let us escape so easily.”
The rest of us positioned ourselves around him.
“You!” I shouted, pointing at him with an outstretched arm. “Let Rossweisse go!”
“We’re taking you into custody and handing you over to my brother and sister-in-law!” Rias added, incensed.
That was absolutely right! I was going to throw this guy at the feet of Sirzechs and Grayfia! I had heard Grayfia was still under suspicion because of him, so it was time to put an end to this once and for all!
Euclid simply chuckled. “I’m scared. Perhaps I should at least put up some modest resistance?”
He snapped his fingers—and all at once, the Evil Dragons who had been left stunned by Fafnir’s strange display snapped back to reality and resumed their attack!
However—
“I refuse to back down! I’m not letting anyone beat me at this late stage!” Irina shouted, spreading her four angel wings and taking flight.
“You said it, Irina!” Xenovia called, tightening her grip on the Durendal.
“I’m coming, too! Fafnir, please, lend me your strength!” Asia added.
“Of course. I’m on Lil’ Asia’s side.” Fafnir was likewise ready to make his final stand.
“Issei, President! We’ll leave Rossweisse to you!” Kiba said, charging in with Vice-Chairwoman Shinra!
Rias and I closed in on Euclid—then an enchanted arrow suddenly flew straight for him.
Tracing its path, I spotted Gondul, looking utterly exhausted and barely managing to stay on her feet, her arms outstretched.
“…Release my granddaughter!” she shouted, as stubborn and as strong-willed as ever.
“It seems our people below must have caused quite a ruckus?” Euclid answered. “You look like you could do with a lie-down.”
“Granny!” Rossweisse shouted. “Stop! You’ve used up all your strength! You can’t even move properly!”
Right. She must have used her non-sealed techniques against the traitorous mages who had sabotaged the teleportation square. It stood to reason the traitors were formidable mages in their own right, so she must have really pushed herself to her limits.
“…Be quiet,” she said to her granddaughter. “At the very least, I’ll still save you!”
Euclid heaved a tired sigh. “I’m sorry to say this, but esteemed mage though you are, you won’t be able to defeat me in your current state.”
With that, he conjured a teleportation square beneath his feet. Was he hoping to slip away with Rossweisse in tow?!
We readied ourselves for action—when Gondul mustered her remaining strength to launch another arrow, this time at Euclid’s magic square! The square immediately lost control, twisting and writhing before exploding into a dissipating cloud of light. She had canceled the jump!
“…Sealing my teleportation spell. You’re quite the clever one, aren’t you?” Euclid muttered in annoyance—before spreading his dragon wings in another effort to escape!
Just like that, he took off at breakneck speed! So if he couldn’t teleport, he would just try to fly away?!
Rias and I were about to set off after him when Gondul collapsed to the ground. “Red Dragon Emperor, Lady Rias… Please, please… Help my granddaughter. I beg of you…”
Rias and I exchanged confident smiles.
“Of course,” Rias answered.
“Rossweisse is our friend!” I added.
…She was a valued member of our Familia! We would save her! No doubt about it!
Rias and I nodded to each other once more before taking off into the sky!