Shin High School DxD - Volume 4 - Chapter 7

Life. END Those who bring destruction

A satellite separated from the Earth?the Moon, a huge battleship of machine life-forms was docked at its other side. Inside the command bridge, a long and narrow humanoid Evie?[Atrocity Fanatic]’s Bebevu Su spoke while projecting a stereoscopic image from his finger. 

Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu-sama, we captured the said object and are currently analyzing it.? 

The projected image showed one of the three main Olympian Gods, Hades, and Zoroastrianism Evil God Angra Mainyu, who were captured by Evies. These two were studied and analysed in the battleship’s research facility. 

The one Bebevu Su looked at a humanoid-type Evie about five-metres tall, who was sitting at the centre of the bridge?at the captain’s seat. The one giving off dignity and tremendous pressure, Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu. The one who created Bebevu Su and Gvardora, one of the [Keito Tenkai]. 

One of Evies’ deities. Rugatimu said. 

As soon as you finish investigating this planet’s divinity, send the results back home. By the way?? 

Rugatimu’s gaze?his three eyes were pointed towards [Atrocity Fanatic]’s Gvardora. 

Gvardora, looks like you’ve done it.? 

Having been told that by his master, a tortoise-looking machine life-form?Gvardora showed a fearless smile while prostrating himself. 

I’m incredibly sorry. Perhaps, my safety unconsciously got disabled when I saw those perishables on-site.? 

Rugatimu placed his elbow on an armrest of the captain’s seat and rested his chin on his hand. 

Well, forget about that. After all, one of the [Keito Tenkai], Sea Prime Dynast Durmado also made quite a mess right after arriving.? 

The image that appeared in the middle of the bridge showed an enormous marine organism (about 100 metres) that had sunk an American cruiser in the Pacific Ocean?no, an enormous machine life-form similar to a marine organism, [Keito Tenkai]’s Sea Prime Dynast Durmado. 

It looks like Durmado equipped a huge set of armour and went on a rampage. [Keito Tenkai] Rugatimu as well as Durmado have several external armours which they equip on their core body. They use them depending on the fight. Bebevu Su said while looking at the image. 

Now then, what shall we do? Rugatimu-sama.? 

Hmm. It’s certain that the miko of Seraselbes-sama was transported to this planet. ?So, Gvardora, what about species of this planet?? 

When Rugatimu asked him, Gvardora reported. 

Ha, although this transportation via [Fadiru Ferdora] was beyond expectations, I feel like coming here first was the right choice. ?We can enjoy forestalling the main force that is expected to arrive 30 years later in local time.? 

Ho, it seems like our master will be pleased. You can say that this exact moment when Etoulde forces can’t directly interfere with this place is a good opportunity.? 

Then Bebevu Su said something of great interest. 

Rugatimu-sama. Regarding that…looks like signals of Etoulde were noticed in this world… It is very probable that there’s someone on this planet who made contact with Etoulde.? 

I see, those cursed Etoulde.? 

Gods of the spirits’ side that competed with Evies for hegemony in [Evie Etoulde]?Etoulde. Although Evies’ side had already exterminated all other organic beings that had lived on [Evie Etoulde], only Etoulde were continuing to compete with them without being annihilated until this very day. And it appeared that those Etoulde got in touch with this planet. Bebevu Su reported. 

The strife for hegemony between fellow mythologies of this planet has yet to end. On the contrary, they appear to be building an alliance.? 

Disputes between mythologies do not occur?? Rugatimu was a little surprised by such information. 

So it seems like their culture is different from our world, which already has only two factions left. When the gathering of data about divine and supernatural beings from each mythology of this planet is complete, start producing anti-weapons for them.? 

Rugatimu ordered thus, while voicing his thoughts. Bebevu Su replied hearing Rugatimu’s order. 

Is that ok? Even though the struggle for hegemony between mythologies of this planet still hasn’t ended?? 

If that’s the case, then it’s alright for us, Devastator’s Prime, to devour mythologies of this planet. That’s all there is to it. And tell that to other [Atrocity Fanatic].? 

Hearing this brazen declaration, Gvardora… 

Zu-ha-ha! As expected of our master! Otherwise it wouldn’t be fun!? 

…greeted it with joy. At that moment, Bebevu Su received a signal. He reported to Rugatimu. 

There’s a message from our God-creator. ?It says he killed the one who ruled over the Dimensional Gap of this planet.? 

The place Rugatimu arrived along with his subordinates after opening a warp hole?was a place called the “Dimensional Gap” of the Earth. It was a peculiar area with a pattern in the sky that, for Evies, was hard to describe (a scenery looking like that of a kaleidoscope). The place Rugatimu’s faction set foot into was a one with a scaffold, which is rare for the Dimensional Gap. 

A plot of land several kilometers in radius spread before them. It was unknown when and from where?be it the human world or the Underworld?this area appeared here. At the rocky surface in the middle of it, a certain battle had ended. 

Rugatimu approached a machine giant?no, an Evie sitting on a huge boulder and kneeled. His subordinates did the same. There were more Evie troops arriving here from the warp hole one after another and kneeling before the Evie who sat upon the giant boulder in the center. 

[Keito Tenkai] Sea Prime Dynast Durmado’s faction also arrived and silently kneeled the same way Rugatimu did. When the number of kneeling Evies exceeded thousands…no, tens of thousands, the Evie sitting on a giant boulder stood up. He was about seven-metres tall. Thick limbs, emitting even more pressure than Rugatimu…far surpassing it. Body with a tint of black and purple. Two eyes on both sides. He even had a golden-shining eye on his forehead? 

Behind him was?a red-coloured living creature about 100 metres in size lying down in a horrible condition. Turning his head back, the Evie said. 

It was quite enjoyable. He fared fairly well with me as an opponent.? 

Then said Evie’s gaze shifted sideways. There?was lying the huge, freshly severed head of Sekiryuushintei Great Red. And the thing behind the back of the Evie sitting on the boulder was Great Red’s headless torso. Ahead of the absolute being before whom an army of machine lifeforms was prostrating, lay a hideous corpse of the absolute dragon called Sekiryuushintei. The one who killed Great Red was Invincible Devastator Regalzeva?The older brother of Malevolent God Melvazoa from [Evie Etoulde]. For Regalzeva, Great Red wasn’t even an opponent. 

Regalzeva created two members of his Prime. [Keito Tenkai] Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu and Sea Prime Dynast Durmado. And [Keito Tenkai] Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu and Sea Prime Dynast Durmado brought forth five Primes each. They were called [Atrocity Fanatic]. Finally, beings existing in countless numbers were Evie’s soldiers?humanoid-like with protruding back of the head, five eyes and silver bodies. Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu kneeling before Regalzeva reported to his Creator. 

Regarding the beings who seem fit to be God Regalzeva’s opponents…aside from this Great Red we received information about several of them? 

After his report Rugatimu’s [Atrocity Fanatic] Bebevu Su continued. 

Particularly strong one among them is Ophis?a being considered to be infinite?? 

Bebevu Su created a projection high up in the sky so that all of the Evies gathered there could see. That projection displayed Ophis, Ddraig, Albion and Crom Cruach. It was data from an information that soldiers dispatched earlier were able to get. Looking at the projection, Rugatimu’s [Atrocity Fanatic] Gvardora said. 

An infinite being? Is it equal to the strength of being infinite? Or is it the existence itself? In addition, this creature seemed to resemble those from [Fadiru Ferdora].? 

Bebevu Su displayed Crom Cruach, Albion and Ddraig’s parameters in succession. 

The one with an appearance similar to that of the Earth’s native people is Crom Cruach. The red and the white ones were recently revived, and I heard other living creatures succeeded in their power?currently it’s in possession of the Devils’ tribe. They are Sekiryuutei Ddraig and Hakuryuukou Albion.? 

The armoured forms of Hyoudou Issei and Vali Lucifer, who succeeded Ddraig and Albion’s powers, were also displayed. Gvardora laughed while pointing at Vali. 

Zu-ha-ha! I fought with the White One! He’s certainly strong!? 

Bebevu Su's eyes sparkled suspiciously and then he reported once again while looking at Great Red’s corpse. 

It’s a creature called “Dragon”. As Gvardora mentioned, there was a similar creature in [Fadiru Ferdora]…however, the number of those endowed with high intelligence and considerable strength was negligible. On the other hand, on this planet this creature boasts to be the strongest to the point of surpassing divine beings.? 

Is it because this creature is stronger than the gods of this planet? Or is just that local gods are pathetic?? 

Regalzeva said while glancing at Great Red. Bebevu Su added. 

Shiva, Indra, Asuras, Vidar, Apollon…it seems like this planet also has numerically strong gods. In addition, there is a category of creatures called “Monsters”, if you look at someone like Fenrir or Typhon, then they are good in their own way.? It seemed like Regalzeva had an interest in these creatures called “Dragons”, so he looked at Ddraig and Albion’s forms. 

Melvazoa's His Prime was looking for new forms for subordinates, as I recall. Send them the data about these so-called dragons.? 

When Regalzeva said so, an Evie responsible for communication replied with “Understood”. 

Regalzeva picked up a rock at his feet and crushed it. 

Hmm, well then, until Melvazoa arrives why don’t we finish our warm-up?? 

Though they might perish from just a warm-up.? 

When Rugatimu said so, Regalzeva merely responded daringly. 

Then it simply means this planet was nothing more than that.? 

After stating that Regalzeva pointed his gaze towards the inner part. 

That would do, right, Staff Officer Deputy…[Ragou Shichou] Satellite Prime Wiseman, Baz Ilyus.? 

The one towards whom Invincible Devastator turned his eyes was…an Evie about 2 metres tall who, for an executive-class, was a size smaller. He looked as if he was wearing a robe, but it was actually a machine part that resembled it. The Evie called Baz Ilyus said while kneeling. 

My master also ordered me to stay near and support Regalzeva-sama. ?However, I thought that perhaps you could allow me to exercise authority despite being from our side Melvazoa corps . I’d like you to pardon it on this occasion.? 

Although Satellite Prime Wiseman Baz Ilyus was enlisted in Regalzeva’s faction, originally he was one of Malevolent God Melvazoa’s Prime [Ragou Shichou]. He was dispatched from Melvazoa’s side to serve as Regalzeva’s Staff Officer Deputy and report about actions of Regalzeva’s faction to his master Melvazoa. While Regalzeva knew about it, because of Baz Ilyus’ usefulness he let that slide. 

Do as you wish.? 

Regalzeva leniently complied with Baz Ilyus’ advice. Bebevu Su asked Regalzeva. 

It looks like his world…no, this planet is called “Earth”, but what should we name it?? 

Dragons were the strongest beings on this planet. What are divine beings called here?? 

Kami…god…or else deus, as it seems.? After Bebevu Su’s reply Regalzeva declared. 

Then, putting it in this world’s language?we'll name it [Draconic Deus].? Saying so Regalzeva stuck his hand out and proclaimed. 

Now then, why don’t I play with that Ophis. I command all troops of [Devastator Order]. ?Make preparations to gain full control over [Draconic Deus]. And also search for the priestess of Seraselbes.? 

Understood.?????????? 

All of the Evies gathered here abided Invincible Devastator’s order. 

Just how many worlds were destroyed by them until this moment? 

Just how many planes were devastated by them until this moment? 

The Earth was nothing more than one of those? 

For them it was the beginning of their usual aggression, nothing special. 

At the huge battleship stationed on another side of the Moon, after Regalzeva’s declaration. It wasn’t a ship belonging to Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu, but to one of [Ragou Shichou], Satellite Prime Wiseman Baz Ilyus. In other words, this wasn’t the ship of the Fierce God Regalzeva’s faction, but of the Malevolent God Melvazoa. 

Four huge battleships arrived to the Earth. On the other side of the Moon were the ships of Sky Prime Ruler Rugatimu and Baz Ilyus and the ship of Sea Prime Dynast Durmado was stationed in the depths of Earth’s ocean. And in the Dimensional Gap was a flagship carrying Regalzeva. Baz Ilyus returned to the bridge of his ship. 

Baz-sama? 

What is it?? 

Is that really ok? After all, the inspection this time is nothing more than an examination of this dimension as well as that planet we had contact with. Regalzeva-sama’s army have no intention of waiting for the main force, which is planned to arrive in 30 years.? 

Another one of his subordinates also said. ?Most of all, this time the duty of Regalzeva-sama’s army was complete control over [Fadiru Ferdora] as well extermination of living beings. Even if he’s the older brother, leaving his duty half-done and starting aggression towards another world is setting a bad example for our home country.? 

Deep down inside of the younger brother Malevolent God Melvazoa was resenting the selfish methods of the older brother Fierce God Regalzeva’s side. The fact that they arrived at [Draconic Deus] was nothing more than a mere coincidence. Even though they previously had a communication with it, arrival to this dimension was beyond expectations. 

Originally, Evie’s whole army was supposed to arrive 30 years later in Earth’s time. The thing that must have been done first upon unexpected arrival to the Earth is analysis with examination and observation of the actual place. Despite that, Regalzeva’s side resorted to attacking during analysis. 

It was quite becoming of Regalzeva’s side who had nothing but wild and belligerent battle-types. Just how much did Melvaloza’s side have to deal with the aftermath and just how many losses did they suffer because of that. Baz Ilyus replied. 

I know it. That’s exactly why my master dispatched me to [Devastator Order].? 

Satellite Prime Wiseman Baz Ilyus was second of the seven Primes?[Ragou Shichou] under Chief God of machine life-forms Malevolent God Melvazoa. Due to having both the ability and the authority, he was sent to the ferocious Regalzeva’s faction as a meditator and adviser. Baz Ilyus continued. 

In short, all we need is to preserve the planet until our faction’s main force arrives. Even if large-scale annihilation of living creatures occurs … Contact the most discerning supernatural beings of this planet. After all, judging from the results of on-site investigation that soldiers dispatched earlier conducted, not all of them are as foolish as Rizevim Livan Lucifer (Prince of the Devils’ tribe) who proclaimed war on us.? 

Evies’ side from [Evie Etoulde] didn’t take Rizevim Livan Lucifer’s vituperation seriously. 

While knowing of the existence of this world called [Draconic Deus] was beneficial, at least, Malevolent God Melvazoa’s side understood that Rizevim was clearly a dimwit. Baz Ilyus’ subordinate replied to him. 

We will search for them…however, it appears during a short span of time several conflicts took place between supernatural beings, and during that time, useful intelligent ones were lost.? 

In the projected image, VIP-class supernatural beings like Leader of Angels Michael, Governor of Fallen Angels Azazel, Maou of the Devils’ tribe Sirzechs Lucifer and former Chief God of Norse mythology Odin were displayed. 

But, although only few… useful intelligent ones still remain.? 

Reporting that, the subordinate showed next a similar Maou of the Devils’ tribe Ajuka Beelzebub, current Chief God of Norse mythology Vidar, current Chief God of Olympus Apollon, a chairman of the magician association [Grau Zauberer] and the like, the current top-brass of each faction. 

Looking at the information Baz Ilyus added. 

There’s another thing that worries me. A being contacted by one of the supreme deities of Etoulde army?Holy Mother God Chichi, Chimune Chipaoti [1] … I’d like you to search for it too. …What does Etoulde’s side plan to teach this planet? Depending on the circumstances, it might do a lot of harm to us, Evies.? 

With these words, Baz Ilyus cast his sight on his Prime, his personal subordinates, [Invade Fanatic]. 

Regalzeva’s Prime [Keito Tenkai] created five powerful Primes [Atrocity Fanatic] each, however, unlike him, Melvazoa’s Prime [Ragou Shichou] created 4 powerful Primes each?[Invade Fanatic]. 

If compared to the Earth’s powerful beings, [Keito Tenkai]’s strength was Great Red-class, and their Primes [Atrocity Fanatic] ranged from Chief Gods of each mythology to Maou-class. 

As for the strength of [Ragou Shichou], the strongest one had a power exceeding Great Red, and the lower-ranked ones were Chief God-class. Their Primes [Invade Fanatic]’s strength ranged from Maou to Dragon King-class. And the Three Evil Gods of [Evie Etoulde], including Invincible Devastator Regalzeva, were far more powerful than that? 

Satellite Prime Wiseman Baz Ilyus ordered his [Invade Fanatic]. 

I hereby order to [Invade Fanatic] of Baz Ilyus’ Prime. Contact capable intelligent beings of this planet before Regalzeva’s faction. In addition, capture Seraselbes-sama’s miko. And finally, track down the one the Holy Mother God came into contact with.? 

Understood.???? 

As a Prime of Melvazoa, Baz Ilyus will throw himself into political struggle with Regalzeva’s camp here. And then, the Earth?and supernatural beings living on it as well as Hyoudou Issei will get involved in it. 

The absolute despair?had begun. 

Translator's Notes and References 

1 Basically, both “chi” from “chimune” and “chipaoti” when combined mean “chichi”, so breasts. “Mune” means breasts by itself. And “paoti” is an anagram for “oppai” 

Innovate Clear... X×X Cross Times Kiss 

"Dark… no, Mitsuya-kun. We received direct contact from Ajuka Beelzebub’s side". 

"…I see. As I thought, something exceeding our assumptions has happened in this world. Now then, from this point on, if we don’t unite all supernatural existences and Longinus, we’ll be rushing towards extinction". 

"What are we going to do? That’s not any ordinary opponent, right?" 

"Yeah, it’s not an opponent we can win against even using [Telos Karma]. However, even if we cooperate with them, I…we have no choice but to survive". 

This is the Evies’ invasion that is supposed to be coming 30 years later. This is the beginning of the conflict. 

And then, Hyoudou Issei and the others would be forced to come into contact with the completely unknown: those from "E×E Evie Etoulde " and "F×F Fadir Faedra ".