NOVEL NEXT Chapter 249: Visitors
DxD World.
In the Rose's Dwelling.
The noblest of the Blood of the Resurrected Devils, the fiercest demons of the last tragic war.
Were all gathered…All their attention only one person…
The Woman had a golden crown, wore loose traditional Imperial Wear. Her eyes were cold and haughty. Overlooking all existence.
The Powerful Aura she exuded oppressed all the devils on a fundamental level.
It was even worse then when they faced the Orginal Lucifer, this sense of oppression didn't burst out from bloodline.
It was something inherent, to her. A Temperament; that represented absolute celestial authority accumulated by wielding and bathing in Imperial Power for a long time.
Her beautiful amber eyes gleamed as she looked over:
"Is this all?"
She snorted lightly:
"Did you really think that you could a find place in the Empire by relying on your Bloodline Power?"
Today was the day when an attack was launched on the Underworld by the Chaos Brigade.
The Empire could naturally stop this attack easily…But they decided on a different approach…
Feign ignorance, protect the devil's nation citizen and the test the rest of the 72 Pillars…
Of course, this was not on the level of administration, after all…They just regained their noble status, their control over their own territories was suboptimal.
But in their fighting strength, willingness to help others, and loyalty to their own people.
The results were…Disappointing to say the least.
Those who were loyal and willing to help were weak and incompetent.
Those who had even a hint of power, looked down on others
The Devils were shaken by these words. The Devils were always arrogant and disdained training as they found it unworthy of their status.
Roygun Vega turned over her body, exuding otherworldly beauty that was unmatched.
All the devils found themselves in utter awe.
They have seen beautiful devils; they have seen holy angels…
But they could swear that this the most beautiful being to ever walk this Earth!
Her poise, her grace, her fair skin….Her Pink Hair.
Even before becoming an Empress, Roygun was a beauty only matched by Grayfia, and Leviathan.
But now…She seems to have attained a completely different realm of grace….
Looking at the reactions of the devils…
The cold eyes of the Empress, are already contemplating the 'bad seeds' to uproot.
Especially her eyes landed, on a bunch of old devils with humiliated expressions.
Their expression only showed repressed resentment.
'Hmph! Poor Fools…'
'Most of The Heads of the 72 Pillars are indeed, useless trash…'
'Their branch houses look more promising…'
Even if the devils with inferior bloodline showed clear lack of natural talent…So what?
Is talent so Important?
Anyone, with a certain opportunity can became a paragon from scratch…It was a scenario that she only saw too much, in the different worlds.
What is important is spirit!!
The spirit to aspire to greatness and glory!!!
She turned around and left a cold message:
"Leave."
"Show me a better performance, next time."
Voices echoed back:
"Yes, your majesty!"
Roygun, stepped in the void and instantly disappeared from the training ground.
She reappeared in a well-groomed garden…Her haughty and indifferent expression, turned into a sympathetic one.
With a hint, of apprehension…Her amber eyes…locked on a charming and beautiful mature woman.
Her hair was in a dual braided bun, partly hidden by scarf descending from the back of her head to her lower back.
She sat cross-legged, adorned with a blue dark caftan; she looked calm and harmless in the midst of the beautiful garden.
Exuding a wise and mature charm.
On top of her lips, there was a faint all-knowing smile. When she saw Roygun appear, she laughed lightly:
"Roygun, my child. You are back."
Hearing her tone, the tingling sensation on her back, loosened up a bit.
'Phew…Her Majesty, seems in a good mood.'
Roygun smiled mildly:
"Mother…"
"I am sorry for making you wait for me."
Devran titled her head:
"What are you saying?"
"Is it possible that the Empire's matters are less paramount than easing the loneliness of an old lady?"
Hearing the words 'old lady', the corner of Roygun's mouth twitched lightly …In fact, by normal years…She is older than the mother Empress…
But even so…In front of this 'terrifying person' who survived for so long on 'That continent'….She felt like a pampered little girl.
She sat by her side:
"You seem in particularly good mood, your majesty."
As she heard the words, the face of the Mother Empress seemed to brighten up, like never before.
It was like the whole world suddenly lit up.
The Garden seemed greener; the underworld seemed to be giving birth to sunshine just to accommodate her motherly smile:
"It's been a long time since my Lion, held me in his arms."
She sipped her tea, before continuing:
"Since he was child, sigh…"
Roygun laughed lightly:
"I am happy for you, mother."
"We all know how much you mean to him."
Devran titled her head:
"It may sound silly."
"You will only know this kind of joy once you become mother."
As she heard the last sentence, a bad feeling brew in her heart.
"Roygun…"
A stern voice was heard once again. Roygun felt a little chill down her spine.
"Why is it that I am without news of a grandchild yet?"
Roygun looked down, a little flustered:
"Your Majesty…It's not that I do not want…"
"…But His Majesty, he insists that we only consume our relationship after Imperial marriage."
"He said that it would be detrimental for my status and that of our future child."
Devran sipped her tea calmly, expecting this answer:
"This child, such a worry heart. He is the Grand Monarch, the Paragon of the Dynasty."
"Would anyone in existence doubt his word, when he says an Empress is an Empress and Imperial Prince is an Imperial Prince?"
Roygun eyes were filled with genuine yearning, but her voice became as tiny as a mosquito:
"It's not like I have not tried. Shahrazad too…."
"But you know, how his majesty is…"
Devran sighed:
"Fine…"
"This is, this old lady's fault to begin with."
"I shall urge him to arrange an Imperial Marriage ceremony when the time is right."
Roygun eyes suddenly glowed, with light. Noticing her sparkling eyes, Devran laughed:
"What a sweet looking face…"
"I hope your face is not that easy to read when you are outside, my dear."
Noticing her mishap, Roygun blushed slightly:
"Of course n-"
Suddenly…A Member of her peerage came in.
"Master!"
"We have some visitors!"
Underworld,
Outside of Rose's Dwelling.
"I hope you know what you are doing, Issei."
A Female voice ringed lightly, the worry in it was self-evident.
"Akeno-san…"
"You know this is our only choice."
"This is a thing that only I could do."
"Even if Buchou opposes it"
His eyes gradually became firm:
"I owe it to Sensei, too."
"Kuroka-san, and Le Fay-chan."
He turned his eyes to Two towering figures in front of him.
"Thank you, for this. Matsuda, Motohama."
Matsuda titled his head lightly:
"We are still friends who once shared Eros together."
Motohama frowned slightly:
"Issei, remember Imperial Protocol when you come in."
"In front of the Imperial Family, you do not bow."
"You kneel."
Issei nodded vehemently. Motohama pushed his glasses:
"I say it for your own good."
"Some members of the Imperial Family are much more difficult to deal with than others."
Akeno hearing the words 'Imperial Family' felt a chill down her spine. She felt like a Gigantic behemoth was gradually showing up in front of herself.
"Ise!!"
A worried and distraught voice came in!!
A Magic circle was built!! And a crimson haired princess appeared behind it!!
Ise turned over and looked at the Crimson Princess with pain in his eyes.
The, Rias Gremory, he once met, the noble and elegant woman, who should always be above…
Overlooking all things. Had pale skin, and frightened expression.
As blows continued to come one after the other, as the future began to burst more and more out of control.
Rias gradually lost her never changing confidence, her cheerfulness and her joy. This is the burden a leader has to endure.
Looking at the determined Ise. Rias who had prepared a torrent of arguments, only sighed lightly.
She just lost Ise once. She couldn't endure it a second time…
Came by his side.
Took his hand.
And smiled wryly:
"Let's do it together, Ise."
At this action, Akeno took his other hand:
"Ara, how unfair…I was here first you know Buchou."
Ise felt his eyes becoming a little moist. Matsuda and Motohama all smiled lightly:
"That Bastard Issei."
"He picked really good women"
Motohama accelerated his pace:
"The only thing I can do, is to obtain you, an audience with her majesty, the Devil Empress."
"The rest is on you."
"I will be waiting for you, outside."
Looking at their distraught faces, Matsuda added:
"Do not worry."
"Among the members of the Imperial Family. Empress Roygun and Empress Shahrazad have the mildest and the gentlest temperaments."
"Just be respectful and wary of your words."
Rias lips twitched lightly…She remembered the domineering words of the Devil Empress…
'If that is gentle, how the hell are the other members?'
Roses Dwelling.
Roygun who was being teased by the Mother Empress, heard the report of her servant:
"Hyoudou Issei, came for an audience?"
A tinge of surprise appeared on her face. She sighed deeply, remembering his actions during the war.
While Matsuda and Motohma saved the Underworld and destroyed the Hero faction.
The three cooperated tacitly. And with Roygun staging behind the scene. The two conveniently 'rescued' the Seekveira Agares and Latia Belzebub…
It was a thing of beauty, a wonderfully staged drama. They left to Issei his own moment of glory against Cao Cao.
And this visit, it was also, within the considerations of the Empress:
"Surely….Heroes will always act like Heroes in the end."
She then looked slightly in the direction of the Mother Empress:
"Tell him to come at a later-"
"Hyoudou Issei?"
She was interrupted with a thoughtful voice:
"If this old lady's memory is right."
"Isn't he the stubborn little hero, my Lion has taken fancy to?"
Roygun nodded:
"Yes, Mother."
Devran smiled lightly:
"Do me a favor, Roygun."
"Let's see what's this child has to say. You will relieve an old lady's boredom."
As she heard this word, the peerage who just delivered this news, began sweating profusely!!
'That's it!! The Devils are over!!!'
She was the Queen of the Roygun Peerage, by merit of her status she frequented the Imperial Court daily.
She knew what kind of Monster was hiding under that harmless smile!!
'If that kid says something he shouldn't. He will take us all with him!!!'
'What kind of shit dog luck did this Sekyruitei have!!!"
Roygun was much calmer. After all, she knew the Mother Empress very well. She wasn't that worried; she knew clearly her bottom-line.
She smiled lightly:
"Tell Hyoudou Issei and his companions to come here."