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Thanks for reading!
Shout out to TheLazyCook for telling me about the illustration of Norse Pantheon's Freyja.
Miyama-Zero is really good at drawing booba. Second coming of Satoshi Urushihara. The God Of Breasts.
She gives a lot of Aphrodite vibes from Record of Ragnarok.
Unfortunately, when I post her image it also gets shadowbanned.
How tho? Folks are in the comments literally posting gifs from the hub, so why can't I post it?
Like, cowgirl, suspended congress, doggystyle, gangbang, reverse nelson, is fine, but I can't post a sexy anime gril?
Anyways, it's on Xitter on https://x.com/hdd_anime
One of these days, I'll start a new book filled with fanfic ideas that I don't plan on writing a full story for.
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---Ice, Ice, heavy duty [Hypnosis], baby.
Two Giant Wolves, Hati and Skoll, both snarling, thrashing, and biting at the air like they wanted to chew my bones like no tomorrow.
Fortunately for me, though, they won't ever get the chance.
"Sit."
The glow in their eyes shone as my power didn't press against their will, but steady, yet deliberately intertwined with their will.
Help me to help you to help me. And then help me to make it feel like your own choice.
The snarls faltered, became low growls that lacked conviction, and then became submissive whines of canines who'd come to terms with who was their Alpha.
Or if you're not a freak---- their top-dog, their owner, and their master.
And when I was done, the two Giant Wolves pressed their rather large heads against my outstretched palm, like two oversized puppies begging for headpats.
"Oh, who's two good boys~" I gently rubbed their heads. "Come to think of it, I always wanted a pair of butler twins..."
"Though, I'd prefer them to be a pair of a boy and a girl... Hmnnn..."
"Kekeke---!" My grin stretched ear to ear. "Oh, this is too good."
"Let's see. The personification of the moon, mani is masculine, huh. Mani, congrats. You get to keep your nads." I nodded at my knowledge. "Hati. You chased the sun in Norse Mythology, right? Sol is considered a feminine noun in Norse, so get used to wearing a maid's skirt."
"Ar---?"
The two gave me an odd look as if they didn't understand what I just said, but that wasn't a problem.
"---bocchan. You always manage to surprise." Sadako simply said.
"Whoa!" Kuroka's mouth was agape. "Woohooo! You pulled it off, nya~!"
Even Ophis tilted her head, though her gaze didn't change one bit.
"That ability." She spoke plainly, yet there was a faint hint of curiosity in her voice. "Just like Excalibur Ruler. But your Sacred Gear. From what I saw, it shouldn't have that function?"
"Eh, special perk of mine," I shrugged, scratching under Sköll's chin as Hati licked my arm with a slobbery tongue.
Ophis nodded slowly. "…I see. Then I will watch you… longer."
"Stick around. Though I wouldn't consider myself to be the most mysterious guy ever." I nodded.
"So," Ophis continued. "What do you plan now? They are not like Fenrir. Lesser intelligence. Lesser power. What will you use them for?"
"That's why you have to stick around Ophy~" I smiled. "I'll make them my subordinates."
"And the disparity of strength at this point in time means nothing to me."
Because with [Body Manipulation], I could bridge the gap with Fenrir and his kids with just a little tinkering.
By the time I get done with these two, Fenrir will become such fodder, that he'll turn into a unit of measuring strength.
And then I'll have two henchdogs with super God-Killer powers doing whatever I want!
And with that, I snapped my fingers.
[Time Stop].
The world froze as snowflakes stopped mid-fall.
[5]
Ophis, Sadako, Kuroka. Everyone froze in time and space.
Now I would use [Body Manipulation], to work my way into divine wolf flesh. "Let's get creative."
-creak, crack, cronk!-
[4]
Their titanic forms shimmered, folding inward, with bones restructuring, and fur condensing.
I also tinkered with their brains to get them to an acceptable level of both consciousness and sentience, as I overlaid spells that would connect them to me, while giving them the ability to change form.
And I continued until, before me, stood two humanoid twins--- wolf-eared, wolf-tailed, with sharp canines peeking out from their mouths.
[3]
Viva Aesthetic, baby.
Hati's hair was a greying-blue mane, eyes glowing like the sun he, now she, forever chased, and Sköll's hair was a dark grey, eyes bright like the moon he attempted to devour in mythology.
Still wild, still feral, but now with just enough humanity etched into their features to stand on two legs… and work a broom.
Oh, don't get it twisted.
They won't transform now, as I planned on having them tour the inside of my special dungeon with their authentic wolfy selves.
[2]
"Perfect."
I reached into their skulls, shaping neural pathways, as I activated my Sacred Gear, [Chaos Labyrinth Crown].
A pair of glowing sigils lit up on their chests before vanishing into their skin. And bound to the [Chaos Labyrinth Crown], my labyrinth gained two more inhabitants as they vanished into the darkness.
[1]
[Well done, my sturdy host.]
Asterion's voice thundered in my soul. [To bring not one, but two divine wolves into the labyrinth, splendid.]
[It was a bit cramped in here. But with these two in here, I can see the space expanding.]
Although I wasn't currently inside the Labyrinth, I could feel it expanding as more corridors and rooms were now available.
I didn't exactly know what the purpose of it was, but I had a couple of ideas.
And if I could use it to help in a fight, then I'm all game.
[Do not worry, though. I will treat them well. They just need to get familiarized with their environment. Like butter on a γάτα's paws in a new home.]
Did you just compare two of the spawn of Giant Wolf Fenrir, to a domesticated cat?
[It is a noble metaphor. Do not worry about it, host.]
"Sure, whatever you say, horn-bro."
I felt the power circulate instantly, strength flowing into me as if their very existence fed my Sacred Gear. "Ohhh, yeah… that's the good stuff."
[And soon, you will call them out when needed. I look forward to it.]
"Can't wait."
I pulled back, grinning as [Time Stop] unraveled.
[0]
That was one helluva second, but talking is a free action, so it's fine.
Time had resumed as snowflakes started to fall again.
And Ophis blinked, looking directly at me. "…You stopped time."
"Yep."
"I see."
She said it so casually, which made me think back to just how much she must've seen over the years.
'Probably saw a lot over the course of thousands of years...'
Not to mention the power that she had, where even the Longinus [True Longinus] spear struggled to pretty much do anything against her.
And yet, even aware Ophis had still been caught in my stopped time.
That was… busted. Even for me.
Kuroka looked around, ears twitching. "…Nya? Where did the two doggies go?"
"In here," I tapped my chest. "My Sacred Gear. There's a labyrinth in there, yknow?"
I didn't make it a habit of talking about [Ero-Crest]. Not like I was keeping a secret, but nearly everyone just chalked it up to 'Daichi's got some crazy magic!', and left it up to that, so why bother?
I mean, even if I did, the abilities of [Ero-Crest] were not exactly the most rare of abilities in the world of DxD.
But as for my Sacred Gear...
Since this was in the grand scheme of things, an OC Sacred Gear, I'm gonna need all the info I can get, whether from Asterion or from others, especially if something like previous holders existed(if any at all).
And right on cue...
[Greetings.] Asterion's booming voice filled the air, startling them both.
"Nyeh-?"
"...Hmnn?"
"...The beast inside the Sacred Gear. It's talking, Daichi."
[I am Asterion, the beast within this labyrinth. Tell me, who is the main wife?]
"Eh? That would be me, wouldn't it?" Kuroka blinked, then smirked like a cat finding something shiny as she pressed her mounds against me, purring into my ear. "What do you think, Daichi-kun~? Who would be the main wife, nya~? Hmm?"
'I dunno, but what I do know is that if Akeno was here, then she'd have a field day trying to tease me with this.'
"…Main wife? Or am I a mistress..." Sadako added, sliding against my other side like a ghost. "Since I am already a mistress… certain treatment must follow. I require a delectable spread of desserts."
"…Sweets," Ophis said, suddenly right in front of me, staring with unblinking eyes. "…I want sweets too."
[Sasuga, host.] Asterion's laughter rumbled. [A nekomata-hybrid, a ghost, and a Dragon God. Your life will be prosperous indeed.]
[At this rate, you can even place your progeny in this labyrinth as well once they reach of age!]
You must be out of your damned bull-headed mind, Asterion!
"We have all the time in the world to discuss this later..." I muttered.
But even so, I couldn't stop smiling.
"Shaa~" Kuroka sighed as she used a teleport spell that would take us home. She pulled Sadako along, as about to leave, until...
"Stop right there---!"
From nowhere, a woman stepped out of the snowy, frosty winterlands of the mountains.
She was above average height for a woman, and had a striking figure with nice curves clad in a tight white and black battle dress with long flowing silver hair, and piercing aquamarine eyes.
---A Valkyrie. Not just any, but Rossweisse, the current bodyguard of Odin.
My lips curled upward. Not because the idea of Odin, even if it was DxD version, who was also the originator of Issei's love for oppai somehow needed a bodyguard.
Well, only a little
Anyway, Rossweisse's eyes widened as she spotted me first.
Once again, here's where the issues of 'showing and not telling' come into play.
And by issues, I mean the part where I have to explain that we've already met when I was doing a worldwide food and brothel tour with Azazel.
---'But the foreshadowing!'
Don't worry, faithful readers, we did not do the horizontal monster mash yet, nor a vertical one for that matter, or even a regular mash, so worry not!
"Daichi-san," she narrowed her eyes, "What are you doing here?"
Oh-ho. A serious one.
I raised a brow, giving her my most put-upon sigh. "Just sightseeing. I'm a tourist, Rossweisse."
"Tourist?" She looked around the area to find... a perfectly normal landscape?
There was no damage at all? She then took another look at me.
"That might be true, but standing here, I can see a nekomata, a ghost maid, and correct me if I'm wrong, but the Infinite Dragon God Ophis."
"You're wrong." I corrected her like she asked me to, as I pointed to my companions. "This isn't a nekomata, she's just a cosplayer."
"Good evening! I am definitely not a nekomata-human hybrid who is a reincarnated devil, but a cosplayer wearing expensive high-tech ears and tails~" Kuroka waved at Rossweisse.
"See?" I smiled. "Also, this isn't a ghost, but a shut-in hikkimori NEET who rarely goes outside in the sun and loves to eat!"
"I take slight offense to that statement, bocchan." Sadako complained.
"And this little girl is actually my cousin from Greece, Ophelia Phis." I looked at Ophis and nodded, signaling her to play along.
"Yes, I am not this Ophis you speak of, but rather his Greek cousin Ophelia Phis." Ophis tilted her head. "…And we are here for... Sightseeing."
I grinned, spreading my hands. "See? The dragon gets it. We're sightseeing."
"You cannot be serious…" Rossweisse pinched the bridge of her nose. "Are you really trying to mock me?"
"Do you think I wouldn't know who these people are?"
"Gee, how uptight." I sighed. "You know, I think you need a good romp in the sheets to blow off some steam."
"B-B-Blow off some steam!?" Rossweisse stuttered as her face flushed red. "Do you know who I am!? I don't have time to d-do things like that! Besides, I-I-I definitely do that all the time!"
"Really?" I asked. This Rossweisse girl really gets riled up over stuff like this.
"O-O-Of course!, You just don't know them! They uh, they are from a different Pantheon, that's all!" Rossweisse lied as naturally as she breathed.
Oh man, that's just sad.
I used that kind of excuse all the time back in middle school before I finally got a girlfriend.
But even I wasn't this pathetic back in my first life on regular Earth.
[Host. If she's an enemy, you can put her in the labyrinth.]
No need, my very horny(literal) friend.
"Wow~" Kuroka smirked, nudging Sadako with her elbow. "Nya, Sadako, you know who this is? Odin's retainer, Rossweisse."
"Head Butler Sebas isn't here, so I will say it..." Sadako nodded once, deadpan. "Sasuga, Daichi-sama, your ability to make people angry... is profound..."
"Nyahaha---! Sasuga, sasuga, Daichi-bocchan---!"
"Sasuga... Sasu... Sausage... I am hungry now, bocchan..."
I ignored the two girls behind me as I focused on Rossweisse before me.
Don't worry Sebas, I will discipline them in your honor.
He's on a little mission by the way.
"If you say so, lover-girl. I'm sure you're a beast in the sack, but I really gotta go, okay?" I slipped a little white business card in the space in her skin-tight armor located near the underside of her armpits.
It was my name printed in bold, with a crown with horns on its side in gold. Not just that, but it was also a calling card that would summon her to where I lived if she wanted to.
"If you want to continue this thrilling conversation, standing, sitting, or under the sheets, lover-girl," I said lightly, "Stop by, if you're not too scared."
Her face flushed as she pulled the card from her cleavage. "Hey, wait a minute---!"
"Sorry, no time," I cut in with a grin. "We've got places to be."
And then, just because I'm me, the embodiment of delusion and cringe---
"Let's meet again at my place, alright? Consider it a date."
Her eyes glazed for a flicker, her mouth falling open.
Kuroka's teleportation circle whirled to life, pulling us into its glow.
The trance broke just as the light swallowed me.
"W-Wha---!? H-How dare you tease a single maiden like this!" Rossweisse's voice cracked through the snowstorm as we vanished.
I chuckled, the smirk practically glued to my face. "Oh, that was satisfying."
Behind me, Kuroka snickered. "What if she comes after you with a weapon, nya~?"
"Then I'll sue her."
"Sweets." Ophis suddenly spoke up.
"Huh?"
"You promised," Ophis said rather plainly. "…I want sweets at your place."
"Absolutely. I'll definitely keep that promise." I nodded, doing one of those classic anime smiles with my eyes closed.
"mn." Ophis replied with some interest and curiosity in not only her tone, but her eyes as well.
Good god, how potent is this smile...?
And with that, I leaned back as the crest swallowed us up as we vanished.
Rossweisse, huh?
For someone as serious as her, I doubt she'll use the card, but whenever I doubt things, they tend to happen anyway, so why jinx some good in the world, huh?
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-Kuoh Town-
-Michinaga Mansion-
Ah, that fresh Kuoh Town smell.
Many people don't see the difference, but if you've lived in a bustling city before living in a smaller place, you definitely get it.
That being said, there were still a lot of buildings here, but it was the overall vibe, y'know?
Our group then reappeared in the Michinaga mansion.
My mansion, my home, my secret place, my fortress.
It was all mine.
"Alright, sightseeing's over," I said, stretching my arms wide. "Time for the deluxe tour."
I gave Ophis a tour of the place, though there were two main places of interest that stood out to Ophis.
You'll know about the other one later, but one was definitely the snack room.
Honestly, it was just a kitchen pantry with a few spells etched into the area to make sure that whatever was inside spoiled at a far lesser rate than usual.
It was not that much, but it caused Ophis' expression to shift.
"!!!"
Her eyes widened, just slightly, and I could see the faintest hint of interest.
That's right, Ophis of all people/dragons? was excited for some good ol' fashioned junk food.
We ended up in the living room, the heart of the mansion, where I had a maid pull out the good stuff:
---Belgian pralines with creamy hazelnut centers.
---Fluffy strawberry daifuku from the best wagashi maker in the mansion.
---Swiss dark chocolate squares dusted with sea salt.
---A pyramid of éclairs filled with coffee cream.
---Chips, cookies, cakes, macarons, sodas.
---And my personal touch, chocolate-dipped senbei crackers, salty-sweet perfection.
I felt like a Gourmet Hunter showing off my main course, though everything was junk food, instead of regular meals.
Ophis stared like she'd been handed a new Longinus. Her pale fingers picked up a cookie and, without hesitation, she bit in.
But not before I used [Sensitivity Manipulation] on her.
Consider this my 'Butter on the cat's paw' technique, Asterion!
[Bold, host. But I like it.]
"---!!!!!!!!!!"
Her eyes glimmered brightly as she made some kind of weird sound. And her eyes glowed like she'd just remembered something precious.
And then...
-munch, munch-
Bite after bite, her pace quickened until she was now grabbing snacks faster than Sadako could, leaving her with almost nothing.
"no..." Sadako whined.
"Seeing it in person, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised." I leaned back, watching. "There's got to be, like, a black hole down there or something."
Kuroka giggled as Ophis continued to chew with her tiny, cute mouth. "Can't believe I'm saying this, nya. But this is almost... Kinda cute?"
"Tell me about it." I smiled. It was almost, healing watching Ophis eat.
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Hours slipped away like that, and eventually, the mansion grew quiet.
Kuroka left to go pester her little sister Shirone, announcing that she'd be sleeping over with her, much to Shirone's(tsundere) chagrin.
She'll definitely crack soon enough, I bet ya.
Sadako drifted off to my own room with Ophis following behind her, as she grumbled about being robbed blind by a Dragon.
"I have something to give to you later." Was what Ophis said on her way to bed.
Apparently, she was staying now.
And as for what she wanted to give me, I think I can already guess what it was.
When I was renovating that room years ago with a variety of magic circles sewn into the walls, I wanted to make it a room with a calming, healing feel with a touch of dreamlike weightlessness.
"Decent."
Now this wasn't near the 'quiet' that Ophis truly wanted, but what I hadn't expected was for Ophis to actually take a liking to it, but she seemed to approve, curling into the futon like she belonged there.
That left me all alone in the living room.
Sitting on the comfortable sofa with sewn-in 'buttcheek soothing magic', I stared at the ceiling, letting tomorrow creep into my thoughts.
---Rias' Rating Game against Riser's peerage. A show with an already forgone conclusion.
Now unless Riser had hired some guy who reincarnated or also got transmigrated like I did, there wasn't going to be much trouble.
I wasn't thinking about the battle itself, but what I could gain from it.
---Clout? Check.
---Riser's DNA? Check.
---Meeting other Devils at the Banquet after Rias no-dif's Riser, shaking hands, and getting more abilities? Check.
---Turning Riser into a girl, and having her become my maid for a month? Well, if the people reading my journey beyond the void wants it to happen...
---Like I said, a forgone conclusion.
Deep inside my soulscape, Asterion was busy cracking the whip, literally, on Hati and Skoll
[Straighten your backs, wolves! A labyrinth does not clean itself!]
"Man, what the hell."
I didn't have time to think about what Asterion was doing, when...
-vooom!-
The air suddenly shifted as a crimson circle bloomed in the center of my room, spiraling madly until the figure within stepped through.
---Grayfia Lucifuge.
She had braided silver hair like silk, and eyes sharper than broken glass. The French-like maid uniform clung to her in ways that seemed both elegant and seductive, as she carried herself with the perfect composure of the Underworld's strongest queen.
"Well, to whom do I owe the honor?" I said, sitting up straighter. "To have quite the midnight guest in front of me."
She looked at me coolly, with a hint of frustration in her tone. "Michinaga Daichi. You seem… calm. Most would be nervous with tomorrow's battle so near."
"True. But nervous?" I chuckled. "Why would I be nervous? Tomorrow's profit is just too good to refuse to help a friend."
Her lips curved the faintest fraction. Not quite a smile. More… amusement.
"You are excited," she murmured.
"Yes, I am!" I smiled. "But you didn't come just to lecture me about the Rating Game, did you?"
-swish!-
In just the blink of an eye, she closed the distance. The heels of her shoes barely clicked against the floor as her movement was smooth, deliberate, and a little bit predatory.
"I told Rias you weren't inside your home. She believes you are unavailable. In truth, I came here to… secure your cooperation." She leaned in, lowering her voice.
'Oh, that plot point.'
"I thought you solely acted for the Gremory's benefit?" I smirked. "Bad Devil Maid, bad Devil Queen. Shame, for shame!"
"Besides, I'm already in an agreement to be both the heiress's contracted magician, so it's only natural that I'll show up when something important happens."
"That is true..." Her eyes met mine. They were cold, yet… something else was glimmering there. "But, If you are to fight tomorrow… then I shall make sure you have something to look forward to afterward. A reason to continue choosing to aid her side afterwards."
Her hand hovered, just inches from her bountiful chest. And then she began to slowly unbutton them.
Suddenly, the room felt hotter than it should've.
"Wow." I said. It almost made me think that Issei wasn't wrong after all. "Though I'd prefer it if you were to lift your skirt up instead."
Forgive me everyone! I've grown spoiled---!!!
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Next Chapter: 038: Ecchi Young Man Gets A Special Preview Treat From Devil Maid! "If You Win, You'll Get The Full Taste." (R-18)
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Trivia Time! (Againx37!!)
Did you know(ofc)
Seiyuu Time!!
For Rossweisse we have Ai Kakuma (JPN), who voices:
Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball Daima) I watch DB for the fun of it. My brain cells have been off way before Super.
Edelgard von Hresvelg (Fire Emblem 3H) Guys, you don't understand. I'm HIM. I can fix her.
Isuzu Sento (Amagi Brilliant Park) I like cute girls with guns.
Lala (Monster Musume) I gotta catch up with this series.
Rurutie (Utawarerumono) Imouto-chan!
Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld (The Asterisk War) I won't lie. This aired next to Chivalry of a Failed Knight. I was butthurt when this got season 2 and not Chivalry of a Failed Knight. Cute, but not as cute as Stella Vermillion.
Yuri Sakazaki (King Of Fighters XV) Not all cute clown girls wear makeup, some wear a karate Gi.
Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Batman Ninja) Nice. Don't bring up Absolute Batman. That series' Rogue Gallery is batshit insane.
Mikasa Worst (Toaru) Annoying, in a cute lil sis way.
Suika Ibuki (Touhou Lost World) Touhou is a marvelous mystery to me. I love it.
Eris Boreas Greyrat (Mushoku Tensei) If Ramona Flowers 'ruined' an entire gen of women, then Rie Kugimiya's Shana & Louise ruined an entire gen of Tsunderes.
Rosaria (Genshin Impact), Alfie (Conception), Ion (Ar Nosurge) Video game roles I like.
And!
Mallorie Rodak, who also voices:
Frieren (Frieren) A decent show, I like it.
Orsola Aquinas (Toaru) A helpless nun... makes me wanna...
Miyuki Kujo (Shomin Sample) The OP is good. Standard Harem.
Kyoh Goshoin / Apricot (And you never though there was a girl online?) Thought? It's true tho. It's just me and the guys.
Solution Epilson (Overlord) Slime girl is back on the list again!
Great Sage & Raphael (Tensura) Is system-chan a waifu also...? Thoughts?
High Elf Archer (Goblin Slayer) Elves are nice, the tall ones, the short ones, the flat ones, the busty ones...
Yumi (Senran Kagura) I actually play this for the plot...
Yuuka Sonobe (Arifureta) Decent gal, though I like how Hajime uses his powers.
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BONUS TRIVIA!!!
Rossweisse's three sizes are...
[B96-W61-H89 cm]/ [B38-W24-H35 in]
And her height is [173cm/ 5'8''], plus her weight is [59kg/ 130lbs].
Rossweisse's dream is to build a discount store in her homeland, which has every good imaginable.
Rossweisse reviews and presents 100 yen merchandise on DeviTube. Her videos are a huge hit with the underworld citizens.
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