DxD: Chapter 262/263

Chapter 262: Broken Shackles

Not a vampire...

"So…"

"You don't need to bite?"

Avrora felt slightly embarrassed as she quickly pulled her collar back up.

As a vampire, exposing her neck was an instinctual act.

She hadn't expected that to lead to such a misunderstanding, but…

If there's no need to bite, then…

How does one become a servant?

Avrora calmed herself and looked at Lynn with confusion.

Lynn silently pointed at the black leather manual in her hand. "How about…"

"Take a look first?"

After a while.

Once she had finished reading the black leather manual, Avrora suddenly understood.

"So it's the Evil Piece system…"

But…

Taking off clothes and all that…

Is that really part of the official Reincarnation Ceremony?

She subconsciously pulled her clothes tighter, then glanced up at Lynn secretly.

Letting him see…

Just imagining it made her face heat up.

She hesitated and pointed at the manual. "Is this reincarnation ritual… legit?"

Lynn replied calmly, "It's nothing strange."

"Isn't your bloodsucking instinct also driven by desire?"

"Hmm…"

Lynn stroked his chin. "From a vampire's perspective, you could just see this as another form of entertainment."

Entertainment…?

Avrora pursed her pink lips, watching Lynn speak so calmly.

But…

According to vampire common sense, that actually made sense?

She opened her mouth, trying to argue back, but…

She didn't know what to say.

Lynn glanced at her. "Alright, don't waste time. Guests will be arriving soon."

"Guests?"

"Yeah, ones even better than Ai's cooking."

"!"

As soon as Avrora heard that, her eyes lit up. Then, without hesitation, she stripped off her clothes.

She even urged, "Let's begin!"

"?"

Lynn looked at her strangely.

This girl really tossed all her shame aside just for the promise of better food?

A black Evil Piece appeared in Lynn's hand.

Avrora covered her chest with one arm, cheeks slightly flushed.

Although she had undressed quickly just moments ago, she suddenly became self-conscious under Lynn's gaze.

She tensed up and looked curiously at the piece in his hand.

Such a small thing…

Can this really make her Lynn's servant?

It didn't feel particularly special.

"Where do you want the Blessing to be engraved?"

Lynn asked calmly as his eyes scanned her body, as though choosing the best location.

Avrora shifted uncomfortably under his gaze, turned her head, and whispered, "On the back…"

She turned around, presenting her back to Lynn.

Without hesitation, Lynn pressed the Evil Piece against her back.

The next moment.

Buzz!

A dazzling light burst from Avrora's back.

"Ah…!"

Her delicate body tensed as she let out a soft gasp.

Her blood instantly began to boil. Her deep-blue eyes gained a faint scarlet hue.

The moment the Evil Piece invaded, the cells in her body sensed danger. A dangerous aura surged out of her body.

Boom!!

It was as if muffled thunder roared inside her. A powerful pressure spread out as the bloodline of the vampire fiercely resisted the foreign presence.

Majestic and proud, her vampire instincts rushed toward the Evil Piece like a tidal wave, intent on purging the intruder.

But before they could reach it.

A terrifying aura erupted from the Evil Piece!

Like a black mist, it enveloped the vampire bloodline with overwhelming dominance.

The moment the vampire blood was shrouded in that fog, it seemed to recognize something fearsome.

Its aggression vanished in an instant. Submissively, it allowed the Evil Piece to take root.

Huff…

In just under a second, Avrora's body rapidly heated up, then cooled back down.

But to her, it felt like a long time had passed.

What just happened?

Avrora wiped away nonexistent cold sweat from her forehead, still in shock.

At that moment, a crisp and pleasant chirping echoed in her ears.

She froze for a second, then asked in disbelief, "Alrescha-Glacies…?"

How could that be…

Her eyes widened slightly.

What was going on?

Since becoming the host of Alrescha-Glacies, Avrora had never once heard such a sound from it.

Nervously, she tried to communicate with Alrescha-Glacies, concern written all over her face.

But…

It only chirped once before falling completely silent again, giving no response.

After several more attempts with no success, Avrora sighed helplessly and turned her attention back to her own changes.

First of all…

"The scent has changed…"

Avrora lifted her nose, sniffing at her own body.

Aside from her usual scent, there was now Lynn's scent too.

And…

In addition to vampire blood, she could clearly sense a new kind of blood flowing inside her.

"A devil's…"

She stared blankly.

She had already learned about Lynn's race from the manual.

She knew that this so-called reincarnation ceremony would turn her into a devil.

Still…

Even though she had been mentally prepared for it…

The change in race still left her a bit uncomfortable.

But…

Her vampire traits and powers were still there.

That gave her a bit of relief.

And beyond that—

She could clearly feel something inside her had broken.

Right…

That Blessing system?

After reading the black leather manual, she understood what that was.

But…

That wasn't what she was concerned about now.

Something else had changed.

She lowered her head, staring at her hands, her expression blank. She murmured softly.

"The connection to the original…"

"It's broken…"

No… Is that real?

Avrora stared blankly at her hands, filled with disbelief.

From the moment she had gained self-awareness, she had known she was the Fourth True Ancestor.

But she also understood.

That wasn't referring to herself.

It was referring to the original sealed within her.

That ever-looming presence that constantly threatened to consume her.

It was like…

A bomb lodged inside her body, ready to detonate at any time.

If she hadn't been born with self-awareness, she might never have felt it.

But now.

She wasn't just a vessel anymore!

The fear, the anxiety, the desperate will to survive, all of it had been suppressed deep in her heart.

She had feared the awakening of the original more than anyone.

Because when that time came, the original would awaken as well.

But now…

She was…

Free.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 263: Alrescha-Glacies Indifference

Avrora stood there in a daze, as if still unable to believe what had just happened.

At the same time, the system's voice rang in Lynn's ears.

[Ding! You have obtained a new Peerage member: Avrora Florestina!]

[Ding! Your Peerage member, Avrora Florestina, has been reincarnated as a Special-Class Devil!]

As the system notification echoed, the faint glow on Avrora's back gradually dimmed, revealing densely packed characters.

Lynn focused his gaze, and Avrora's Blessing information came into view:

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[Avrora Florestina]
Rank: Ultimate-Class Devil
Position: Bishop
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valefor

Stats:
Strength: i0
Agility: i0
Endurance: i0
Magic: i0


Class Skills: Enhanced Magic

Innate Skills:
●Festival of Flames
A summoning ritual to call forth twelve beasts. Consumes a massive amount of magic power.
Current Beast: Alrescha-Glacies
Chant: "Devour the world, my vampires!"

●Protection of the True Ancestor
Grants immunity to Type 05 mental interference magic, resistance to sunlight, and a temporary boost to all stats after consuming blood.

●Devouring Devil

Maw of the Abyss:
Unleashes the Devouring Mouth of the True Ancestor, forcibly absorbing all energy/lifeforms within a 500-meter radius (weakened effect against divine beings).
Chant: "Return to nothingness, my feast!"

Divine Eclipse Assimilation:
Permanently copies one ability from a devoured divine entity.

Bloodline Kingship:
Expands the True Ancestor's domain, allowing previously devoured targets to be summoned temporarily as combat followers.

Devil Transformation (End of the Bite)

●Development Abilities:

Magic SS (Beast Enhancement)

Bloodthirst SS (Increased Blood Absorption Efficiency)

Eclipse B (Anti-Divinity Bonus)


...

When Lynn saw Avrora's status had reached Ultimate-Class Devil, his eyes paused for a moment.

If the complete Fourth True Ancestor existed, they would likely be at Maou-level or even Super-Class Devil, right?

So Avrora, who bears one of the Fourth True Ancestor's beasts, being at Ultimate-Class made sense.

Then…

Does that mean the other eleven bodies are all Ultimate-Class Devils too?

Hmm…

This classification must be directly tied to the beast sealed within each one.

Avrora herself, without summoning Alrescha-Glacies, didn't possess overwhelming power.

Still…

Twelve Ultimate-Class Devils...

Even though he was already a transcendent being, having twelve Ultimate-Class Peerage members would still offer him immense growth potential.

And…

The benefits they brought weren't limited to that alone.

Lynn's eyes flickered as he continued examining Avrora's Blessing panel.

Beyond her base power, what intrigued him most was the devil race she reincarnated as.

Soon, he saw it.

[Devouring Devil]

"Devouring…"

Just reading that word made Lynn's heart skip a beat.

Any devil associated with that term couldn't be simple.

And sure enough.

As he read through the Devouring Devil abilities, Lynn couldn't help but click his tongue in surprise.

At the same time.

A change occurred in Lynn's Evil Piece space.

Pisces.

A trace of frost began to coat the constellation. Amidst the nebula, the icy figure of Alrescha-Glacies drifted silently. A faint humming echoed softly.

It mirrored the current state of the familiar.

Yes—

Alrescha-Glacies was content.

Though it had suddenly arrived in an unfamiliar environment…

It felt oddly… at home. Almost as if.

It had always belonged here.

That wasn't all.

Its form had also started to change. Glimmers of starlight began to dot its body, making it even more mysterious.

Even its ice-based power had undergone a qualitative evolution.

As if—

It was progressing toward a more conceptual manifestation.

On the other side.

Stella and the others noticed the shift in Pisces.

Clapping her hands, Stella cried out, "Ah! Pisces has changed!"

Her voice carried excitement.

The other constellation girls also chimed in excitedly.

"Wow! The starry sky is different again!"

"Pisces looks even more beautiful now!"

"When will it be my turn…"

Stella placed her hands on her hips. "Don't worry. Master said everyone will have one."

"Yay!!"

"?"

Aurora, curled up in a distant corner, looked up with a vague sense of foreboding.

She curiously turned her gaze toward the commotion from Stella and the others.

And then.

"!"

The moment she saw that familiar figure, Aurora's eyes widened.

"Alrescha-Glacies!"

But she quickly covered her mouth, afraid of drawing the others' attention.

However…

Seeing Stella and the rest still focused on Alrescha-Glacies, Aurora let out a sigh of relief and continued staring at it with flickering eyes.

Why was Alrescha-Glacies here?

Aurora was confused.

Could it be…

Was it thrown in here by that man, just like her?

Did Avrora also fall into that guy's hands?

That man!

Lynn's face flashed through her mind. Aurora clenched her fists, grinding her teeth.

But…

The presence of Alrescha-Glacies also sparked a plan in her heart.

Though she didn't know why Lynn would bring Alrescha-Glacies in here…

It was an opportunity.

She was the Fourth True Ancestor!

And Alrescha-Glacies was her beastly companion.

Maybe…

She could use it to escape this damn place!

Aurora's chest rose and fell rapidly. It was like she saw hope.

Stay calm.

Stay calm!

She forced herself to relax, though she couldn't help feeling a little humiliated and furious.

As the Fourth True Ancestor, when had she ever been reduced to such a state?

Damn it!

It was all that man's fault!!

Once she escaped and regained her full power, she'd make him pay!

She'd turn him into a wine-producing devil—forever brewing blood just for her!

Aurora's eyes burned with malice.

Then she cautiously peeked at Stella and the others. Seeing that none of them were paying attention to her, she immediately tried contacting Alrescha-Glacies mentally.

But…

Silence.

Still silence…

Alrescha-Glacies floated among the nebulae, tracing elegant paths, entirely lost in its own serene world.

Aurora: "…"

She raised her eyes, staring in disbelief at Alrescha-Glacies.

Why?!

Why wasn't it reacting?!

Didn't it know she was right here?!

As if sensing her gaze, Alrescha-Glacies finally lowered its icy gaze and spotted a familiar figure.

When their eyes met, Aurora's expression lit up.

But then—

Alrescha-Glacies looked away.

As if it hadn't seen her at all.

Aurora: "???"

(To be continued.)