Shin High School DxD - Volume 1 - Chapter 3.3

Part 3

“Going to the sea after the summer holiday feels great too, huh.”

“Indeed!”

The ones who said that were Xenovia and Irina in their swimsuits as they jumped into the sea. After I talked to Rias and my other comrades about the situation, we agreed to go to the beach together with the new and old Occult Research Club members in order to increase our guard against the people that targeted her and watch over her closely. And as such, we transported ourselves to a beach that was owned by the Gremory family in the human world the next day. The sand was different from the beach that we went to before. It was an unpopulated island with white sand and the best ocean view! I got goosebumps just by looking at it! A barrier was cast upon the surroundings of the Island by Rossweisse-san. We also prepared a cave in the unpopulated island where the bats of the Vampire group could wait and go out in case of emergency, as the sun was pretty bright. Gasper, who was okay under the sun, was under a parasol saying ‘It sure is hot’, looking exhausted. As you could see, we were divided into those who chose to swim and those who chose to rest under parasols. Well, I was personally thankful that the girls had changed into swimsuits. It was a feast for my eyes after all! And Ingvild was—.

“…”

She only stood on the sand and stared at the sea. We made sure to always look after her as well. I said to Asia.

“It’s nice that you suggested that we all go to the beach, Asia.”

As I said that, Asia made a smile and answered.

“Yes. Walking in an unknown area will probably make her feel uneasy, so…I thought maybe it’d be great if we take Ingvild-san somewhere familiar so she can calm down.”

—.

… I see, Asia came to Japan as she was chased out because of the power that resided in her body after all… I guess she knew how Ingvild would feel. I asked Rossweisse-san.

“There’s not gonna be any problem even if the guys who target Ingvild show up here, right?”

It was quite a challenge to bring her to the sea as her Sacred Gear was related to the sea and the people who wanted to abduct her might show up again. Rossweisse-san said.

“Yes. I’ve set up a magic barrier that will forcefully transport them to the Grigori’s research institute if they do really come and target her. Our plan was originally to bring her here once she settled with us after all.”

Rias asked Rossweisse.

“Rossweisse, explain that conversation from a little while ago to everyone.”

Rossweisse-san nodded and said to everyone resting under the parasols

“What I can conclude from the Grigori’s information and my research about Ingvild-san is that magic was cast on her which forcefully transports her even to remote places. In other words, it’s brainwashing. That is the reason why she appeared in the Devils’ subjugation and sealed Issei and Bova’s power. But despite being quite powerful, it appears to not function properly as it was inconsistent.”

Despite being a powerful brainwashing technique, it was not functioning properly… What a weird story. Rossweisse-san continued.

“The magic was a God-class’ one. It is ancient Olympus magic. The one who abducted her must be one of the rulers of Hell, who is Olympus’ primordial God. As for the why the magic didn’t function properly, probably, the power that Ingvild was born with…the demonic power of the descendant of the Maou Leviathan resists it. My opinion is that even God-class magic won’t be able to affect the demonic power of Maou’s descendants easily.”

Yes, I just heard that. The one who abducted her was one of the primordial Gods of Olympus. I’d heard some of the rulers of Hell were primordial Gods. You could say that they were always sharp and alert given that they acted pretty soon after acquiring information on the new Longinus.

“It’ll probably take some time to dispel the magic as it’s still being analysed.”

As expected of Rossweisse-san! It looked like she was already on the move. Rossweisse-san continued further.

“The Grigori also had some information about Ingvild-san’s Sacred Gear.

The power to appease Dragons and control the sea…it looks like the former is stronger, but the latter is said to be improving…”

So the power to appease Dragons was stronger. …Well, I personally thought that that was the troublesome one. Rias said.

“I don’t know which primordial God is the mastermind, but the power they seek must be the former one. The sea one is…even if they can use it, I don’t think they will.”

“And the reason is?”

As I asked that, Rias answered.

“There’s no sea in the Underworld. That means there’s no meaning in having that power. Even if Devils and Fallen Angels do get in their way, they can’t do anything if there’s no sea. Even though there are some lakes, I doubt it will have any effect…

But there is a chance that it can change its special characteristic into a subspecies .

Ingvild grew up in a seaside city and wanted to see the ocean even in this situation, so I can’t imagine that she could master the ability to control lakes now.”

Rias looked at Ingvild. She had been staring at the sea, and sometimes would walk to it. Rias continued.

“Also, they won’t use the power to control the sea in the human world. They can’t just deny the Gods whom people believed in. After all, Gods are supposed to save humans. Even if the transcendental beings of other religions became despised

, they can’t just do foolish things like destroying the human world. But it’s another matter if they become desperate.”

So even a God couldn’t destroy the beings who believed in them, huh. Well, I guess that was true. The God we were fighting wasn’t a crafty terrorist like Rizevim. That’s what I would like to believe, but I thought that there were already a significant number of casualties from the human side as a result of the unknown Devils and Grim Reapers that were sent to Kuoh town and its surroundings. Akeno-san also added.

“However, it’s a troublesome power… I guess they are thinking that it’s nice to have Ingvild-san’s power close at hand.”

She could control the sea anytime she wanted, you know! I guess there was some meaning in having someone who could oppress Gods of other mythologies close at hand. I see, so in conclusion, there was a high possibility that it was the primordial Gods that were part of the rulers of Hell that abducted Ingvild-san. Ingvild-san’s power to control Dragons was more dominant. Brainwashing magic was cast upon Ingvild. But, the magic looked like it wasn’t stable and didn’t function properly as it was intended? …So did it mean the primordial Gods wanted the power to quell Dragons? I then said.

“So the mastermind’s goal is Ingvild’s power to suppress Dragons, huh?”

The Dragon inside me spoke so that everyone could hear.

[Dragons are the strongest beings even among all mythologies. Especially nowadays, since beings like partner, Vali Lucifer, and Crom Cruach who can easily deal with Gods have appeared. Plus, ways of getting stronger using the power of Dragons are established. Some good examples are Asia Argento who controls Fafnir, Saji Genshirou who wears the Dragon King’s armor, and the current chief God of the Norse mythology, Vidar. If it is possible to control these strong Dragons with the power of the song…I’m sure mythologies could be easily changed.]

…I see, by suppressing and controlling the strongest living being, it was possible to change mythologies. And once again, I knew the terror of a top-class Longinus. Another top-class Longinus was… he Dimension Lost that was owned by Georg of the Hero Faction could also transport a large number of people to arbitrary places in extreme cases. Depending on the way it was used, it could even destroy a whole country. If one were to be transported into a place where no living being could live…it was terrifying. Similarly, the Annihilation Maker that was owned by Leonardo of the Hero Faction could produce a large number of giant monsters in extreme cases. A small country would just be trampled over in mere hours.

The tools that can destroy Gods—. Longinus were called that, but in reality, that name seemed to be connected with abilities that were simply powerful and abnormal.

It was natural that all mythologies were closely observing the Longinus users. Well, as long as one wasn’t considered as an enemy, they were actually quite free to do whatever they wanted. It wasn’t like Longinus users like me always had rigid thoughts. …I also wanted Ingvild to be like that. That’s why, if I didn’t protect her from the people who brainwashed her—. Rias smiled.

“Fufufu, Ise, you are making a face that says ‘I will protect her no matter what’.”

Did my face show what I was thinking? I scratched the back of my head as I smiled wryly.

“Hahaha, I just can’t help it as I see a girl who is troubled.”

The girls that gathered under the parasols lightly laughed in response to this. Asia said.

“But thanks to that, I was saved too.”

Akeno-san continued.

“That’s the good part of our husband. —And…”

Akeno-san took out several baskets that she brought. She opened it and took out sandwiches and onigiri!

“Let’s have a meal, shall we?”

Ooh! Akeno-san’s handmade bento! This was the best! As if knowing that lunch had been taken out, everyone who was playing in the sea also rushed here.

“Lunch, huh!”

“I’ll eat! I’ll eat!”

Xenovia and Irina quickly rushed over and came under the parasols.

“… Let’s hurry up and eat.”

Koneko-chan, who liked eating, already took out plates and drinks as she was in her battle mode. Ravel said to me.

“Ise-sama, why don’t we invite Ingvild to join us.”

That’s right. I stood up from that place, and—

“All right, I’ll call her.”

I walked over to Ingvild. As I got closer to her while she was still staring at the sea—.

“—? —?”

I could hear her singing voice. My Dragon power was not affected

, and it was just like normal… No, what a beautiful voice. It was gentle, and just hearing it made me feel calm and healed—. As if she had noticed my presence, she stopped singing.

“As expected, you’re great at singing.”

As I gave such praise, Ingvild went silent for a moment before saying.

“…Thanks.”

“No, no, I am serious, your singing is really great.”

As I said that, she shook her head.

“Thank you for bringing me to the sea.”

She finally — smiled a little bit. It was a really, really cute smile. I stood next to her and asked.

“The sea, so you really like it, eh?”

“… I was born and raised in a seaside city, so of course, I was exposed to the sound, colour and smell of the sea.”

Well, of course you would fall in love with the sea. I then said to her.

“Let’s go to the sea again then.”

“…But, after this, I will go somewhere where my powers are going to be studied, right? I may not be able to come.”

“That’s not true. I will bring you to the sea.”

Her orange eyes reflected me within them—.

“Really?”

“Yes. I might look like this, but I am actually a celebrity in the Devil world. Plus, I am a little bit well known by the higher-ups. I am sure bringing a girl to the sea won’t be any problem. If I say ‘She’s my friend!’, it will work somehow. If the research facility refuses, just say ‘I am the Oppai Dragon’s friend!’, and I’m sure it will give you some flexibility.”

As I said that, she opened her mouth and slightly laughed.

“Fufu. Okay. I will become Oppai Dragon’s friend.”

“Yeah, let’s be friends. Also, my name’s Ise. Everyone calls me that. You should, too.”

“Ise. Okay, Ise.”

Great. It looked like I should be able to get close to her. Having been asleep for more than a hundred years, Ingvild had already lost her relatives, and even her fate was being toyed with by her own powers. I strongly felt that, at the very least, I wanted to be her friend. Oh, that’s right, I was about to invite her to have lunch.

“Ingvild, let’s have—.”

It was the moment I called out. —The uninhabited island was filled with darkness! It was perfectly sunny before, but now, it was like night as the darkness spread.

My comrades were also alert and stood up in response to the situation! Rossweisse-san looked up at the sky! As she did that, she saw the barriers surrounding this uninhabited island get affected as cracks could be seen! It was certain that someone was attacking us from the outside!

“Kuh!”

Rossweisse-san reached up to the sky with her hands and created magic circles. She was trying to strengthen the barrier. However, the barrier was broken before that! The sound ‘Boom!’ could be heard as the barrier was destroyed. Soon after the barrier was destroyed, a black aura swirled around in front of us in a corner of the sandy beach as a human figure appeared there. The one who stood there was — a woman who wore a cute frilly dress. She had long, black hair and looked like a child that anyone would want to protect. And above all, her clothes really emphasised her breasts! Because she was wearing a corset jumper skirt, her breasts were pushed up to appear more voluptuous… My eyes were completely fixed on her oppai! Also, her breasts were pretty big! However, we knew that that girl was unusual as a tremendous dark aura covered her body. I stood in front of Ingvild and became more alert, and the reason I did that was because she was staring at Ingvild. I was sure she must be the mastermind who was targeting her. The cute girl who was letting out dark aura boldly introduced herself as she swept her hair back.

[‘Sekiryuutei of the Blazing Truth’ Hyoudou Issei and his master Rias Gremory, nice to meet you. I am one of the primordial Gods of Olympus, Nyx, the Goddess of Night.]

—The Goddess of Night, Nyx! So the primordial Gods had appeared! Everyone became even more alert in response to her introduction. I could feel that her aura was unpleasant! I quickly equipped my crimson armour and prepared myself. She looked amused upon seeing our reaction. Nyx covered her mouth with her hand as she laughed.

[Hohoho, I’ve heard that the present Sekiryuutei is a pervert, but you sure don’t let your guard down. —The aura of the Dragon that resides in your body is truly frightening.]

Her comments made me think that she could even see the power that resided within me, or what my current body was made of. I lost my body once during a big incident called the [Demonic Beast Riot]. At that time, I borrowed the power of the two Dragon Gods, Apocalypse Dragon Great Red and Ouroboros Dragon Ophis, and was revived. Great Red and Ophis had a strong impact on my present body. I asked Nyx.

“What do you plan to do with Ingvild!?”

Nyx looked at Ingvild as she said.

[The Longinus that this girl owns is on a whole other level. After all, it could control the sea and even stop Dragons in extreme cases. It is the ability to control Dragons, which are a symbol of power… Although you guys might already know this, what we want is the power to control Dragons. Nefarious Dragons like you, White Dragon Emperor Vali Lucifer, and Evil Dragon Crom Cruach will surely be a threat to us in the future. That’s why we need a strategy. And then, in the end, I want to try to control Ophis and Great Red.]

You sure said it clearly! It actually felt refreshing to hear such hostile statements spoken clearly! But, you couldn’t use Ingvild!

“I can’t overlook the fact that you want to use this girl! Also, even if you are a God, the fact you are a girl means that I can use my special attack!”

She might be trying to kidnap Ingvild one more time, but I wouldn’t let it happen! —The early bird gets the worm! I expanded the wild thoughts inside my head and created a mysterious pink space! The magic burst open and spread wider!

“Worldly desires, release! Pailingual!”

It was one of my techniques! By expanding my wild thoughts, it was my personal magic to create a space that let me hear the thoughts of a woman’s breasts. And when I did that, the enemy’s breasts would act as a speaker for its master. Although it only worked against women, if the target had been decided, it couldn’t be prevented! Of course, I wouldn’t use this on men! I only wanted to hear to women’s oppai!

“Hey! The oppai of the Goddess! Let me hear your voice!”

I asked the oppai of the Goddess Nyx! My magic completely enveloped Nyx! Now, I just needed to ask the questions! …However, no matter how much I waited, Nyx’s oppais still didn’t speak to me. …Impossible, my almost perfect skill… didn’t do anything

!? It didn’t work!? My body trembled because of the bizarre result as I said.

“… My Pailingual isn’t working!”

[Wha-!?]

Everyone was completely shocked in response to my words. Xenovia screamed.

“T-That’s impossible! There is a girl that can withstand Ise’s breast technique!?”

Irina continued.

“I-Is it possible that it doesn’t work against God-class beings!?”

Gasper suggested another possibility.

“I-It might also be an effect of not using Dragon Deification.”

Yes, I could transform even further. Though I did get the power that let me fight against God-class beings, I decided to use it only in important times as it really made me tired. Well, I guess it wouldn’t work with this crimson armor as the enemy was the primordial Goddess of Night, Nyx. If an all-out fight did break out, I would have to use that form. However, Nyx denied what Gasper had just said.

[Fufufu, that’s not it. I just came up with a strategy against Oppai Dragon.]

A strategy? Just for me? And she blocked Pailingual with that? My technique was very popular in a way. It was only natural that Nyx knew about this. This meant that she thought that it’d be bad if we knew what’s inside her heart, so she came up with a plan. But, I still had another way! After all, I still had techniques that only worked against women!

“If that’s the case, then I’ll just touch you directly and use Dress Break!”

Dress Break! I would blow away those cute clothes! I would also blow away the spell that was cast upon her body! My Dress Break could blow away not only women’s clothing, but also all kinds of spells that were cast upon a woman’s body! I made the boosters on my back appear, and flew forward. It was at this moment that Rias said ‘Wait’.

“Wait, Ise! …Something’s wrong. It’s like she’s waiting for you to use Dress Break!”

—! …Nyx was waiting for me to use Dress Break…? While I was puzzled, I looked at Nyx, and the Goddess laughed inappropriately.

[As expected of Rias Gremory, the master of Sekiryuutei. That’s right, I am waiting for the Sekiryuutei’s attack. Because that way, I can easily kill him.]

Kill me easily!? Did she think that because she’s a Goddess!? I was troubled by the Goddess’ mocking expression. Nyx pat her cute dress and said.

[As a plan against the Sekiryuutei, I created this clothing. These clothes are the ‘Godly Virgin Killer Clothes’.]

[—!?]

Everyone including me was shocked in response to this report… After that, we didn’t know what we should do! V-Virgin Killer Clothes!? W-Well, it was true that…I was that! So those clothes had an effect towards virgins! Nyx’s cute clothes started to send out sinister waves! Nyx laughed scornfully as she said with amusement.

[I deliberately created these clothes so that a virgin’s attacks won’t get through. Although this restricts the enemies, I obtained information saying that the Sekiryuutei is a virgin, and it looks like it was really quite effective.]

P-Pailingual really didn’t have any effect at all!

If that’s the case, Dress Break would also…! No, before that, just by touching her, I would be…! It was possible to use Dress Break from far away, but as long as Nyx wore those clothes, it wouldn’t have any effect! Nyx held the hem of her skirt and said.

[The fact that you are a virgin means that if you touch me, the curse will start and you will die. Similarly, I can deflect all attacks made by virgins. —Your attack won’t get through to me, Sekiryuutei Hyoudou Issei.]

…! …S-So with that, my attacks wouldn’t do anything…!

“That’s impos-!”

I shot out my magic bullet — Dragon Shot at Nyx! —However, even though it clearly hit her, Nyx took no damage at all! Was it really true that any attacks from virgins wouldn’t affect her!? I was crushed by my own shock and collapsed on the spot!

…To think that my virginity was turned against me…! By the way, what in the world was the curse to kill virgins!? Was the world that hard-headed!? Akeno-san seriously said this in response to the result.

“… As expected, I should’ve taken Ise’s first time even if I had to use force.”

Koneko-chan, who looked speechless, said.

“…For now, I can only say this is the worst.”

Yep, I thought so too! The two swordswomen Xenovia and Irina went to the front and equipped their swords.

“Irina and I are women. The effect won’t work on us!”

“Yes, that’s right! Let’s follow darling after this!”

“What, does that mean that you want to be embraced by Issei? You never change, perverted Angel.”

“No, t-that’s not what I mean!”

…This swordswomen combo was surely… Nyx laughed loudly as she saw this situation.

[You are right. If the enemies are women, these clothes won’t have any meaning. However, it’s enough to seal the Sekiryuutei’s movement. —It’s not like you guys don’t know the real power of a God, right?]

Nyx let out an overwhelming aura from her body! Just by doing that, the atmosphere of the whole area surged as strong gales were generated. The sea also started to become choppy! Just by the quality and amount of aura alone, we knew that she was a bad opponent for us!

The only one who could fight against a God-class independently in this place besides me was… Rias. By enveloping herself in Gasper’s true power, she could hold an enormous amount of magic. B-But, as Gya-suke was similar to me, who had no experience with women, even if he did the body-combination technique, there was a possibility that it wouldn’t do anything. W-What about…Kiba? Many of his Devil’s Job’s customers were women, but…the fact that he was alert at Nyx like me… W-Well, putting that aside, my brave female comrades entered their fighting stances. I was really sorry that I couldn’t be of any use at this time! I was apologising inside my heart, but Nyx’s eyes looked like she was plotting something bad, and she said.

[Ingvild. —Sing.]

When I turned back and looked at Ingvild—.

“…Uu…UuuuUUUU!”

Ingvild was cowering painfully! It must be because Nyx ordered the activation of the brainwashing technique that was cast upon Ingvild! Was the reason behind the forceful transportation not activating because of the power of a primordial God!?

“Ingvild! Are you okay!?

When I tried to get closer to her, her eyes glowed suspiciously and light purple orbs started to appear around her! Ingvild opened her mouth—.

“—? —?”

What a beautiful singing voice—. My power left my body in an instant—. …My vision got blurry and my head was spinning so badly that I couldn’t bear to stand up… …My crimson armour was also released as I dropped on my knees…

“Kuh…!”

I wasn’t the only one suffering.

[…G-Guooooo….! T-This is….my power…!]

Ddraig also let out a voice of anguish… …To think that the abilities of the special attack against Dragons would be this harsh…! There was the Dragon Eater Samael, as well as the final anti-Dragon weapon — Dragon Slayer…! But Ingvild’s power…was also quite dangerous…!

…Ddraig, will the armor still be removed if I use Dragon Deification?

[…You’ll surely have more resistance… But there is a high possibility that…you won’t be able to…bring out its natural function because of the song…!]

…So that meant even Dragon Deification…couldn’t fully prevent it…! A top-tier Longinus was surely frightening…! Nyx laughed as she saw me suffering.

[You do know that I cast mind-control magic on her, don’t you? That magic can control the Sacred Gear from far away. That’s why there’s not gonna be any problem even if I don’t bring her home today. …Well, not being able to fully control her is a problem. Allowing her to meet you guys…no, meeting you was a correct choice.]

…What did that mean? Nyx explained her evil plans clearly to me while I suffered.

[If you guys know about her circumstances, you can’t ignore her, can you? If you send her to the Grigori facilities, then we might target her. If you guys have her by your side, she might get controlled and cause damage to you guys. If you think about it, she’s quite hard to grasp, right? If that’s the case, you guys would rather just put her to sleep again and call it a ‘seal’. Or — kill her. But, you can’t do either of that, can you? After all, you are the kind Oppai Dragon.]

…

…This girl…she knew about all of that, and created this situation, huh…! She knew that if I met Ingvild and found out about her situation, I would try to protect her once I knew about what kind of being she was…! Seal? Kill? There was no way I could do that! It was impossible! I met this girl and we talked and laughed with each other! There’s no way I could just disregard someone who thought me as her friend! And this Goddess knew about that! She knew from the beginning that it would turn out like this…!

“…I won’t forgive…you…!”

Even though I had no power because of the song, I had to try to stand up even if that meant forcing myself. It was so frustrating that I glared at Nyx with eyes full of tears! Nyx sneered as she said to me, to all of us.

[If you want to save her by all means, you don’t have any choice but to defeat me. Even if you do manage to dispel the magic, another layer of protection would just be invoked. I have already cast several spells on her. And even if you have some specialists, it would take six months at the very least to dispel. In those six months, I can use Ingvild to do a lot of things, you know? If you don’t want that, it’s better to seal her. Or maybe kill her. The choice is in your hands! Hahahahahahahaha!]

The Goddess of Night left us with those words as she heightened her magic and flew into the sky. The darkness that covered this uninhabited island also disappeared along with Nyx, returning it to normal. At the same time, the brainwashing magic had also worn down as Ingvild collapsed to the ground. I made a vow to myself as I grasped the sand tightly.

—I will defeat anyone who wishes to harm my friends, even if it’s a God…or a Goddess. Nyx, I will definitely defeat you—.