Shin High School DxD - Volume 4 - Chapter 2.1

Gods of Hell

Deep below London? 

A massive area was created there. At the centre of it were three shrines. In the middle one, Hades and Angra Mainyu received a report from their subordinate Grim Reapers. 

So, what is the outcome?? 

When Hades asked this, his subordinate Grim Reapers replied. 

Yes, the power of the Longinus [Alphecca Tyrant] brought expected results upon the current Sekiryuutei?Hyoudou Issei.? 

We conducted an investigation on-site, and the power originating from women’s breasts…the so-called [Breast Power] became seemingly unperceivable.? 

Receiving the report, Hades put his hand to a chin without any flesh. 

With this, if we can seal the miracles created by Hyoudou Issei…the battle situation might become unpredictable.? 

A flickering mass of darkness near Hades ? Angra Mainyu said. 

(Who would have thought that Azazel’s fooling around would become valuable information…) 

Hades and Angra Mainyu paid attention to [D×D]’s previous combat experience (including before and after its creation); they paid attention to the mysterious, incomprehensible phenomena caused by the current Sekiryuutei Hyoudou Issei?many jest-like miracles that brought victory to the anti-terrorist team. [D×D] managed to win against opponents they had no chance of defeating or those who were much more powerful than themselves. 

Hyoudou Issei’s miracles overturned even situations in which they were checkmated. The phenomena were too different and strange. One could even call them outrageous. And the source of Hyoudou Issei’s miracles was related to?women’s naked bodies, especially breasts. 

Sometimes he awakened by pressing nipples, sometimes he called upon the power of a God from another world by using breasts, sometimes he used them as a phone; he escaped predicaments in doing so. Incomprehensible power continued to bring consecutive defeats to Hades’ faction. 

Moreover, with these miracles he drew in powerful and atrocious beings?Ophis, Great Red, Crom Cruach, the foremost strong people of this world and borrowed their power. Furthermore, he also revived Sekiryuutei Ddraig who was destroyed and sealed within a Sacred Gear. 

Even the Gods of Hell who have existed for a long time couldn’t comprehend Hyoudou Issei’s existence, and had no choice but to simply fear him. Just a mere human child. His origins and lineage were not at all special; he’s no more than a person who became a Longinus possessor by chance. And they thought that however strong he may be, he’s no more than a child with power given to him by Sekiryuutei Ddraig sealed within the Sacred Gear. 

However Hyoudou Issei continued to show miracles surpassing even the Longinus’ existence itself, and finally became the one who is feared by even God-class beings. Neither Hades nor Angra Mainyu were making light of Hyoudou Issei. 

They’d already understood that he was an existence one should be afraid of. Dreadful exactly because one couldn’t comprehend him. No, too scary. Too terrifying. 

Is it even possible to create such miracles with only women’s breasts? 

And that’s exactly why Hades and his allies severed Hyoudou Issei’s source. While his subordinate Grim Reapers and [Hidden Khaos Brigade] were investigating Kuoh town, they came to know about a prank caused in the past by former Governor of the Fallen Angels Azazel, and using that as a base, developed a technique to seal Hyoudou Issei’s miracles. 

And that sealing technique came from the possessor of the new Longinus, [Alphecca Tyrant], discovered by the Goddess of the Night Nyx and the God of Darkness Erebus?Meredith Ordinton. 

And by using her powers, Hyoudou Issei’s concept?his sexual desire was sealed. Exactly at that moment they received a call from Meredith. A magical circle for communication deployed before Hades and Angra Mainyu’s eyes and a picture of a girl with reddish-brown hair was projected there. 

The girl with reddish-brown hair?Meredith spoke. 

Good day to you, Gods of Hell-sama. I heard from Grim Reapers-san that Oppai Dragon and his lively companions are coming to London. So the battle is getting closer?? 

Yes. Very soon, they will likely split up into two groups and simultaneously attack your place and this shrine. ?Will you be able to do it, Meredith Ordinton?? 

Meredith replied with a smile at Hades’ question. 

I like the way I am now. At the last moment, finally, I can truly feel my own life. In that sense, I’m grateful to you, Gods of Hell-sama. Thank you for showing me how to use my power.? 

The flickering mass of darkness, Angra Mainyu, asked the girl. 

(There’s one thing I’d like to know. If we manage to win, what are you planning to do with this country?) 

I will banish all royalty who pretended I didn’t exist.? 

Meredith answered. 

(So you are planning to become a queen?) 

Faced with Angra Mainyu’s interrogation, the girl stared in puzzlement and after that laughed oddly. 

Ha-ha-ha. That might be good too. However, if I stay at the front, someday I will get killed. It’s just a matter of time. I will get targeted by gods of other mythologies and terrifying organisations of each nation, right? Therefore, I can’t possibly be a queen.? 

She showed a smile of mischief. 

If Gods of Hell-sama win, I’ll continue associating with you after that. At the moment I can’t give any other answer. But, Gods-sama ? Can you win? Though I think that the opponent's fighting capability is terrific? And even if you defeat the group that is coming to London this time, there are still other dangerous ones, and depending on the situation gods of each mythology might also make a move.? 

To Meredith’s question? 

……? 

Hades became silent. 

(?Whatever happens, we probably won’t win. However, gods have their pride.) 

Angra Mainyu clearly stated so. Hades’ domain, the Realm of the Dead, got occupied by [D×D] and those cooperating with them. They seized even the institution in Cocytus. 

There was no path for retreat. Hades opened his mouth and continued. 

We can’t capitulate at this late hour. Then I will fight to the bitter end as the God of the Realm of the Dead Hades, nothing more.? 

Even if they were to defeat [D×D] and their collaborators coming this time, there were other [D×D] forces and strong people from each faction lying in wait. London was completely surrounded and had no escape routes. Eventually Apollon and Vidar would also appear with their armies. 

If it comes to a war of attrition, Hades and his allies?had absolutely no chance at winning. 

That’s just how powerful the existence of [D×D] had become. By adding factions that cooperated with them, they became the strongest force on the Earth. 

This battle was already lost for Hades and the rest. While inclining her head with a "Hmm", Meredith said. 

So if you still insist on fighting, it’s something like "We hate them, so we will never surrender. We will fight!", isn’t it? That's somehow just like humans. Despite being gods. Well, that’s okay?in that case, let’s wish luck to each other.? 

With those words, communication with Meredith got cut off. Hades created another magic circle for communication and said. 

Verrine. Can you hear?? 

Yes, Hades-sama.? 

A girl with long, jade green hair and a lively air around her?Verrine, Hades’ cherished child. Hades declared. 

I entrust protection of that girl to you.? 

I understand. Hades-sama, please go wild to your heart’s content too.? 

Yes, I will.? 

After confirming just that, communication between Hades and Verrine ended. 

And at last, the one he shifted his gaze to ? was the same artificial transcendental as Verrine, Balberith. He was on standby near Hades. 

Balberith. Be that Hyoudou Issei or Sairaorg Bael, you can fight with the opponent you like.? 

When Hades said that, Balberith replied. 

"I guess you or Angra Mainyu will fight Hyoudou Issei? Then I will?" 

For Hades and the others, a decisive battle against the anti-terrorist team [D×D] was just about to begin.