DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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"Red eyes... are you a Crimson Demon?" Aqua suddenly asked, noticing Megumin's distinctive feature.

"Indeed! I am Megumin, one of the most powerful mages of the Crimson Demon Clan!" Megumin declared, striking a dramatic pose as she munched on a frog leg, much to Roy's amusement.

While Megumin was eating, Aqua asked to see her adventurer card.

After examining it, she confirmed that Megumin wasn't lying.

"Hey, Roy, she really is an Arch Wizard! An advanced job that can use powerful magic!"

"Yes, that's right," Roy replied with a smile and a nod.

"So, she's in?"

"Definitely. Megumin is a perfect fit for our party."

Megumin, overhearing their conversation, beamed with joy.

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The party was formed. After finishing their lunch, they set off towards the plains where the demon wolves roamed.

These wolves would often attack merchant caravans, which is why a quest to subjugate them had been posted.

However, the wolves were numerous, and it wasn't realistic to try and kill only ten of them. After all, they were pack creatures.

Attacking one would likely anger the entire pack.

That's why no one had taken this quest yet.

But Roy wasn't worried.

....

They arrived near the wolf den.

Looking down at the hundreds of wolves gathered below, Megumin and Aqua gulped.

"Are we really going to fight them? They look scary," Megumin said, her legs trembling slightly.

"Don't worry, with Roy here, there's nothing to be afraid of," Aqua assured her, her confidence in Roy unwavering.

"Yes, Megumin—trust me. I can handle these wolves. But first, let's see your Explosion magic. Fire one at the center of the pack," Roy said, pointing towards the wolves.

Megumin's eyes lit up, and she couldn't resist the urge to show off her magic. She began chanting.

A powerful wind picked up, and magical energy gathered around her staff.

"Darkness blacker than black and darker than dark, I beseech thee, grant me the crimson light!"

"The time of awakening has come. The absurd and contradictory laws of the world shall be twisted and distorted!"

"Dance, dance, dance!"

"The collapse of the origin of my power, the unparalleled destruction that incinerates all creation!"

"This is the ultimate explosion magic — Explosion!"

As she finished the incantation, the sky changed color.

A massive amount of magical energy converged, forming a crimson beam of light that struck the wolves.

BOOM!!!

The earth shook violently, and Aqua lost her balance, falling onto Roy's back.

After a while—the tremors subsided.

A massive crater, tens of meters in diameter, now scarred the earth where the wolves had been. Only scorched earth and molten rock remained.

Megumin's Explosion magic was powerful. It had wiped out nearly half the wolf pack with a single blast.

But the cost was also immense.

Megumin collapsed, her magical energy completely depleted.

Roy caught her just in time.

"Megumin, are you alright?" he asked with concern.

"My ultimate magic, Explosion, consumes a tremendous amount of magical energy due to its immense power. In other words, because I used magic beyond my limits, I can't move now. So, I'll leave the rest to you," Megumin explained weakly.

"Alright." Roy sighed.

Although he knew Megumin was the type of mage who could only cast one spell before collapsing, he still couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated.

"Hey, Roy, those wolves are coming towards us!" Aqua exclaimed, shaking his shoulder.@@novelbin@@

Roy turned around and saw the remaining wolves charging towards them like a cavalry charge.

He handed Megumin to Aqua.

"It's my turn now," he said, drawing his sword and fearlessly facing the wolves.

Aqua and Megumin watched nervously.

Could he really handle so many wolves alone?

Their worries were soon dispelled as Roy's movements shocked them.

His sword flashed like silver lightning, each strike cutting down one or more wolves.

He danced through the pack, his movements graceful and deadly. In a matter of moments, the number of wolves dwindled significantly.

"Amazing..." Megumin gasped. Was he really a novice adventurer with such incredible strength?

"Hmph, of course he's strong. He's going to defeat the Demon King." Aqua said.

"Defeat the Demon King?! That's amazing!" Megumin exclaimed.

The Demon King was the most powerful and evil being in this world. Countless adventurers had tried and failed to defeat him.

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Within moments, Roy had single-handedly defeated all the remaining wolves.

"Incredible!" Megumin couldn't help but exclaim again.

She looked at Roy with admiration.

"Let's go back and have someone collect the carcasses—" Roy said.

The wolf carcasses could be sold for a good price, even more than the reward for the quest.

He scooped Megumin up in a princess carry, and they headed back to town.

Megumin blushed, feeling flustered by the close proximity to Roy. She remained silent the entire way back.

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"Roy-sama, You defeated all those wolves," Luna exclaimed, checking Roy's adventurer card back at the guild hall.

The other adventurers were also stunned. The quest to subjugate the demon wolves had been on the board for a long time.

And now, a three-person party had accomplished it.

The news spread quickly, shocking everyone in the town.

"Roy-sama, here's your reward: three million Eris," Luna said, handing him the coins.

The reward included the money from selling the wolf carcasses and the quest reward.

Luna would send someone to collect the carcasses later.

"Heh, we were able to defeat those wolves so quickly thanks to our powerful Arch Wizard," Roy said with a smile, patting Megumin's head.

Megumin had recovered some of her magical energy and could now move on her own.

She blushed—flustered by his praise. No one had ever complimented her magic before.

The other adventurers she had joined had always complained about her only being able to cast one spell before collapsing.

"Roy, do you really think I'm a powerful Arch Wizard?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with hope.

"Of course. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to defeat those wolves so easily," Roy replied sincerely.

Megumin's Explosion had killed the Wolf King, which had been a huge help.

"You really don't mind that I can only cast one spell before collapsing?" Megumin asked again, touched by his words.

"Everyone has their strengths. Although you can only cast Explosion once, its power is immense. If used strategically, it can be a great asset to our party," Roy explained with a smile.

Megumin, feeling a sense of validation, threw her arms around him in a hug. This was the first time someone had acknowledged her magic and appreciated her for who she was.

If Roy's system had a "favorability rating," Megumin's would be close to maxing out.

"Why can you only cast one spell? If you can use Explosion, you should be able to use other spells too, right?" Aqua asked, confused.

Explosion was a high-level spell, incredibly difficult to master.

If Megumin could use such a powerful spell, she should be able to use weaker spells as well.

"Hmph! I only like Explosion Magic," Megumin declared proudly, striking a dramatic pose.

Roy wasn't surprised. He already knew this.

But Aqua and Luna were confused.

"If you learned other spells, adventuring would be much easier," Luna said.

"But I can only love Explosion," Megumin insisted.

"Even if I can only cast it once a day, even if I collapse afterwards, I still only love Explosion."

"Because it was Explosion that led me to the path of becoming an Arch Wizard!"

Megumin's voice grew louder and more passionate with every word.

It was like those who dedicated their lives to the way of the sword, only practicing swordsmanship.

Such people could achieve great things in their chosen field.

Luna, however, was speechless. This kind of mage would definitely be a burden, collapsing after a single spell and needing constant protection.

But she didn't say anything and simply smiled politely.

Some of the adventurers around them understood Megumin's dedication, while others didn't.

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