DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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Seeing Seitenshi's anxious expression, Roy chuckled inwardly.

He knew what she was thinking, but now wasn't the time for that.

He had to transport the first batch of Cursed Children back to the DxD world. Grayfia was probably waiting impatiently.

Since it was still early, Roy didn't waste any time and teleported away with the girls.

——

They appeared in a vast clearing.

"Roy, why are we here?" Kisara asked, looking around curiously. She wasn't surprised by the teleportation anymore.

Seitenshi also looked around, confused.

Roy smiled. "It's time to send the Cursed Children to their new home."

He activated his teleportation magic.

Thanks to the contract he had formed with the Cursed Children, he could pinpoint their exact locations and teleport them to him.

Before Kisara and Seitenshi could say anything.

The clearing was filled with flashes of light as the Cursed Children materialized one after another.

There were children from Japan, the U.S—and all over the world. Roy could summon any Cursed Child who had accepted his protection.

But since the clearing wasn't that large, he only summoned One Hundred Thousand of them for now.

The sight of One Hundred Thousand little girls gathered in one place was quite impressive.

The girls were initially frightened upon being transported to an unknown location.

But then they saw Roy, their god, and their fear vanished, replaced by adoration.

Some even knelt before him in reverence.

He was the one who had given them warmth and protection when everyone else had rejected them.

To them, Roy was their only savior.

"They're all Cursed Children like us!" Enju exclaimed, looking at the crowd.

"Is Roy-onii-chan going to take them home?" Kayo asked.

"I want to go home with Roy-onii-chan too," Tina chimed in, clinging to Roy's clothes.

Enju and Kayo also clung to him, not wanting to be left behind.

Roy chuckled and patted their heads. "Don't worry, I won't leave you behind. I promised to save all the Cursed Children, so I have to do that first. I'll send them to their new home, then we'll all go home together, okay?"

The three little girls' eyes filled with tears.

"Okay! I knew Roy-onii-chan was the best!"

"Yes, yes!"

"When I grow up, I'll be Roy-onii-chan's bride!"

"...."

Seitenshi, watching this scene, felt a pang of sympathy for the Cursed Children.

She had always wanted to create a new law to protect them and find a way for them to coexist with humans.

But no one had supported her. Even Kikunojou Tendo—whom she trusted, had secretly opposed her plan.

Her efforts had been in vain.

But Roy had found a way to solve the conflict between humans and Cursed Children.

By taking all the Cursed Children away, the problem would simply disappear.

Of course, only Roy could achieve such a feat.

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Roy looked at the quiet little girls and said with a smile, "Don't worry, everyone. I'll take you to a safe and beautiful place where no one will hate you. And there will be kind people to take care of you."

The Cursed Children's eyes lit up with hope.

Such a place sounded like paradise to them.

But not all of them wanted to leave.

"Kami-sama, I..." A blindfolded little girl with short white hair and tattered clothes raised her hand.

(PS: This is the homeless blind girl. She only had a brief appearance in episode 8 and was never given a name, Same goes for her little sister)

Roy looked at her.

"Kami-sama, can I stay? Just take Aoi-chan with you," she pleaded.

Kisara frowned—recognizing the girl. She was trying to suppress something, and it wasn't looking good.

Then, she realized what was happening.

When Cursed Children used their powers, their Gastrea infection rate would increase.

And once it reached a certain threshold, they would turn into Gastrea.

This girl was clearly on the verge of transforming.

"No! Please save Manami! She's like this because she saved me!" Aoi, the girl beside her, begged, her eyes filled with tears.

Roy instantly understood what had happened.

Cursed Children usually lived in the dangerous Outer Area, where Gastrea roamed freely.

These two girls had been living there, and while venturing into the forest to gather fruits, they had been attacked by a Gastrea.

They were no match for the creature.

Manami had managed to defeat the Gastrea with her willpower, but her infection rate had skyrocketed since then.

And now, just as they were about to escape this hateful world, she was about to succumb to the virus.

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Roy looked at the brave little girl with a gentle smile.

He approached Manami and patted her head.

"You did well, Manami, protecting your little sister."

Manami felt a warmth she had never experienced before. She was touched, but she knew she couldn't hold on much longer.

"Don't worry, Manami. Trust me. It'll be alright," Roy reassured her, placing an Evil Piece in her hand.

The piece merged with her body.

A soft light enveloped Manami.

In an instant, the transformation was complete.

Manami's body was renewed, healing her wounds and restoring her eyesight, and a pair of small black Devil wings sprouted from her back, flapping gently and giving her a mysterious and alluring aura.

The Gastrea virus was no longer a threat to her.

But the abilities it had granted her remained.

And thanks to Roy's power, she was now a High-class Devil.

It was an incredible boost in strength.

Roy nodded in satisfaction.

"To... to be able to save a Cursed Child who was on the verge of turning into a Gastrea..." Seitenshi and Kisara gasped in disbelief.

It was common knowledge that once a Cursed Child's infection rate reached a certain level, they would inevitably transform into a Gastrea. There were no exceptions.

But Roy had defied that fate.

The One Hundred Thousand little girls were ecstatic, their eyes filled with even greater admiration for their savior.

The threat of the Gastrea virus had always loomed over them.

Most Cursed Children couldn't escape their fate of becoming monsters.

But now, they no longer had to worry.

"Thank you, Kami-sama!" Manami exclaimed gratefully, her ruby eyes sparkling.

"You're my servant now—Manami. There's no need to thank me," Roy chuckled, patting her head.

"Okay!" Manami nodded vigorously, vowing to serve Roy faithfully.

"Don't worry, everyone. You'll all have your chance. Once you accept the power of the Evil Pieces, you'll become Devils. Then, I'll take you to that wonderful place I mentioned earlier," Roy announced.

He waved his hand, and One Hundred Thousand Evil Pieces of varying ranks appeared, floating before each Cursed Child, including Enju, Kayo, and Tina.

Without hesitation, the girls reached out and grabbed the Evil Pieces.

The clearing was filled with a soft, warm light as the Cursed Children underwent their transformation.

This phenomenon, however, attracted the attention of nearby humans.

A few thugs, seeing the gathering of Cursed Children, fled in terror.

They used to enjoy bullying Cursed Children, but after being beaten up by them recently, they no longer dared to approach them.

But their hatred for the Cursed Children only grew stronger.

They ran through the streets, spreading rumors about the Cursed Children planning to harm humans.

The entire region was in an uproar.

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Soon, all the Cursed Children had become Devils.

One Hundred Thousand High-class Devils gathered in one place.

The air crackled with their immense power.

These newly transformed Devils couldn't control their magic yet.

Roy sighed inwardly. Teaching One Hundred Thousand little girls about the ways of Devils would be a headache.

But he could leave that to Grayfia.

He smirked and waved his hand, and the clearing was empty.

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He reappeared in the Underworld, in the small city he had created behind the Lucifuge territory.

Grayfia had already arranged for some of her subordinates to wait there, and the support staff, including Leonardo da Vinci and other Heroic Spirits, were busy preparing supplies.

A bright light flashed.

One Hundred Thousand High-class Devils materialized before them.

What did One Hundred Thousand High-class Devils mean?

High-class Devils were the backbone of the major Devil families in the Underworld.

There probably weren't this many High-class Devils in the entire Underworld.

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