Chapter 163 - She's Ophis, after all
The core of Falna is an accelerator that unlocks the potential within the human body, amplifying it to make one increasingly stronger.
Similarly, falna serves as a key, opening the door for mortals to evolve toward godhood.
According to the gods, the higher the level of falna, the closer one is to divinity.
At its limit, falna could potentially sublimate a person into a god.
In contrast, the sacred gears of DxD world function differently.
Sacred gears are not mere lifeless tools.
The Boosted Gear, housing the soul of the Ddraig, possesses self-awareness, communicates with its host, and influences how the gear is used.
Such sacred gears have immense growth potential.
Under the right conditions, they can achieve a state of balance break.
In the anime, Issei Hyoudou used the power of evil pieces alongside the Boosted Gear to develop the Scale Mail and True queen mode.
Other sacred gears can also evolve new abilities.
For example, Cao Cao and the Hero Faction developed a subspecies Balance Breaker distinct from the original sacred gear.
Roy lacked evil pieces, so he couldn't replicate Issei's methods.
However, he possessed other powers.
The falna, crafted by divine wisdom, was no less weaker than evil pieces.
Additionally, Roy had replicated forging skills from Hephaestus.
Hephaestus could create a B+ level divine blade using forging expertise.
Roy believed he could use his falna and forging skills to evolve the Boosted Gear to a new level.
Ophis's blood, would be highly compatible with the Boosted Gear. If developed properly, it could unlock a new mode, perhaps a Dragon God Mode, harnessing Ophis's infinite power.
This idea struck Roy the moment he saw Ophis.
When she offered her blood, he seized the opportunity without hesitation.
"You're too weak now. If my blood can help you, take it," Ophis said generously.
For her, neither the ouroboros nor her blood held much significance.
With her infinite power, she could recover any loss in moments.
Ophis slit her palm, and bright red blood welled up, pulsing with vibrant vitality and immense energy.
Roy sensed that a single drop held power comparable to, or surpassing, that of an ultimate-class.
Quickly, Roy retrieved a special metal bottle from his space and collected Ophis's blood.
"This is enough for now. If I need more, I'll ask," he said, sealing the bottle to contain its energy and storing it back in the gluttony space.
"Good," Ophis replied, her expression unchanged. The cut on her palm healed instantly, leaving no trace.
"You've promised to help me defeat Great Red, right?" Ophis asked.
"When I'm strong enough, I'll help you," Roy said casually.
He didn't specify when that would be. Certainly not now.
Ophis, satisfied with his answer, showed a faint hint of contentment on her delicate face.
"Eat your ice cream. It'll melt soon," Roy said, pleased with his gains: Ophis's ouroboros and her blood.
He scooped a bite of his chocolate ice cream, savoring the dessert shop's quality.
Ophis sat still, her clear eyes following the ice cream from the cup to Roy's mouth.
"Don't you want to try it? It's good," Roy said, noticing her gaze. He scooped another spoonful and offered it to her.
After a moment's hesitation, Ophis leaned forward, her small tongue lightly licking the spoon. "Cold, sweet," she murmured, then ate the ice cream from Roy's spoon.
Roy gestured for her to use the spoon in front of her.
Mimicking him, Ophis picked it up and began eating her ice cream, spoonful by spoonful, finishing the cup quickly.
"Want more?" Roy asked with a smile.
The Infinite Dragon God wouldn't suffer from overindulging like ordinary girls.
"Okay… No, my allies are calling me. I must go," Ophis said, pausing as if sensing something.
"Wait two minutes," Roy said.
He and Ophis left the booth, ordered five more chocolate ice creams to go, and handed her the packed bag.
Ophis's lips curved slightly, a rare smile.
She walked out of the dessert shop, bag in hand, and vanished without a trace, unnoticed by the pedestrians, as if she had never been there.
"She's gone," Ddraig's voice echoed in Roy's mind, sounding relieved.
"Feeling pressured, Ddraig?" Roy asked, grinning.
"She's Ophis, after all," Ddraig admitted. He felt the weight of facing the Infinite Dragon God.
"But, partner," Ddraig added after a pause, his tone shifting to something uncharacteristically impressed.
"You're something else."
Roy chuckled.
"Just wait. I'll make good use of her blood and that ouroboros."
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