The Ultimate Contest II
An hour ago in the Eternal Heaven Pearl.
After subjecting the newcomers to the test of will, it wasn't a shock for Richter to see that all of them passed the test, who he was most curious about though was the girl Asia Argento... the girl passed the test due to her faith towards the biblical god, the one she knows no longer exists and even then, worships profusely.
'She's one of those... believers. The amount of faith they give is astronomical compared to anyone else... a pity that she worships a dead god' Richter sighed, imagining all of her faith should be going towards the system left behind by god.
He floated inside the space of the Eternal Heaven Pearl, by his side were Li Suo and Jie Yuan. Nie Jie had already gone to play. Beneath, the platform were Grayfia and Fia who were setting everything up according to their schedule.
There were a lot of individuals there. Devils, angels, dragons... everything. Someone waved her hands towards him in greetings and his eyebrows twitched, she then flashed him a cute kiss.
'Nyx...'
"Why did you allow them to participate?" Jie Yuan asked, referring to Azrael and Nyx who were from the enemy side of the devils.
"Why wouldn't I?" He shrugged his shoulders.
"I thought you were helping the devils, master?" Asked Li Suo next.
"I am giving the devils an opportunity, I'm on no one's side but my family's... the girls just happen to be quite fond of the devils, that's all... moreover, I'm interested to know who is the person she's going to bring the next time she comes. Ingvild Leviathan she said the girl's name is... the one that can help me 'sleep' like I have never slept before".
"It doesn't look like she's lying, but you might end up disappointed, master".
"If that is the case, then she will have to sort out my disappointment~"
Fia's explanation concluded beneath and the time to divide the teams came.
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Anette Andrealphus, Benneth Bune, Karlamine, Kiba Yuuto, Irina Shidou, Xenovia Quarta, Arthur Pendragon, Liban Crocell, Beruka Furkas.
All those mentioned looked at one another, realising that they all had one thing in common: a sword in their hands. And that was enough to put the tensions sky-high.
"I won't hold back, big sis" (Benneth)
"Please don't!~" (Annette)
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Morrighan Belphegor, Venelana Gremory, Rias Gremory, Sona Sitri, Seekvaira Agares, Kuisha Abaddon, Riser Phenex, Zephyrdor Glaysa-Labolas, Ravel Phenex.
Likewise, the second group had one quality in common: having inherited their family's innate devil lineage; specialized in magic.
"Looks like we're in the same group, Rias~" (Riser)
"Ugh, much to my disgrace, Riser... c-can any of you exchange places with me!?" (Rias)
"Hush, Rias! We can't shame ourselves in front of Richter-sama!" (Venelana)
"Oka-sama! Don't pull my hair!" (Rias)
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Akeno Himejima, Tsubaki Shinra, Lavinia Reni, Yubelluna, Momo Hanakai, Le Fay Pendragon, Kuroka, Coriana Andrealphus, Gasper Vladi, Asia Argento.
The magician powerhouses and although not included in the category, it turns out most of them were also 'onee-samas'.
"Arara fufu~" (Akeno)
"Nyahaha!" (Kuroka)
"Fufufu~" (Lavinia)
"W-Why are they all laughing like that?" (Tsubaki)
"W-Who knows? They're a little creepy" (Momo)
"It seems we have two big things in common other than just magic~" (Yubelluna)
"I wonder who has them bigger between us?~" (Lavinia)
"Lavinia, right? I'm sorry but that would naturally be me!" (Coriana)
"Fufu~ care prove that? I'm afraid those little bunnies can't keep up~" (Akeno)
"How funny nyahaha, regardless of magic or body, none of you can defeat me nya!" (Kuroka)
*CHA!*
"UwU, It seems things aren't going to be so serene between us!" (Asia)
"Let the big boobed monsters fight. Asia-chan, Gasper-chan, want to make a team?" (Le Fay)
"It is Gasper-kun! not -chan!" (Gasper)
"Oops" (Le Fay)
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Albedo Astaroth, Sairaorg Bael, Tobio Ikuse, Bikou, Hyodou Issei, Saji Genjirou, Koneko Toujou, Vali Lucifer, Ladora Bune, Gandora Balam.
It then turn for the tanks and tower powerhouses, ultimate physical prowess.
"Tch! I wanted to crush Rias' hopes and future... a pity" (Albedo)
"We see each other again, Kyodo Issei" (Vali)
"H-Hai, I'm counting on you, Vali-kun, Saji-kun" (Issei)
"Don't count on me you pervert!" (Saji)
"Yeah, you can count on your ass getting beaten over and over!" (Vali)
[You heard him, Dgraig... prepare to get bullied].
[I believe in my partner, Albion!]
"Someone help me, please! okasan!" (Issei)
[I don't believe anymore...]
"There is no running now, Sekiryuutei... if it makes you feel better, I will beat both of your dragon asses without discrimination" (Sairaorg)
"It doesn't make me feel better at all! The majority of the groups have all busty beauties in them... why am I in the only team where the majority are men!?" (Issei)
"I feel you, bro... this is heartbreaking" (Bikou)
"Do you want to die?~" (Albedo)
"No, ma'am! Rias Gremory, do you still want to change places!?" (Bikou)
"A-Albe- No thank you!" (Rias)
"Rias, come here you little coward!" (Albedo)
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Amaterasu, Nyx, Azrael, Layla Lucifuge, Yasaka, Diehauser Belial... once Ajuka, Serafall, Sandalphon and Gabriel come, they shall also be in this group.
"A pleasure to meet all of you". (Yasaka)
"Likewise, it seems these training sessions are going to be a little hectic" (Diehauser).
"Is it me or we're being isolated?" (Azrael)
"How observant of you..." (Nyx)
"Nyx, I am going to kill you and Aphrodite, no matter what..." (Layla).
"At least try to conceal your hostility a bit?~ who knows, if I make enough friends here, I may retreat my troops from the underworld?~" (Nyx)
"As if... you no longer have control of the Fallen God Faction, do you?" (Amaterasu)
"I indeed no longer control that faction... Azrael and I are not strong enough to control more than two dozen powerful gods of different pantheons but our objectives remain in sync. Destroy all devils~" (Nyx)
"What about Great Red and Ophis... Rizevim?" (Yasaka)
"Hehehe~ those people have their own plans. I wonder if they were visited by those dark gods yet" (Nyx).
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Having mentioned all the names, Fia coughed slightly as the groups instinctively organised each other.
"If you noticed, your partners were chosen depending on your own specialities, we don't intend for you to stray on your path, but instead, hit the peak of your existing path... the hierarchy shall be decided by you, in this world, everything is decided with power... my son-in-law is not only willing to allow you into this world where you can train but also, there are some perks~".
Fia nodded towards Li Suo who waved her hands and light began to shine around everyone's bodies. When the light dissipated, they were all wearing some sort of dark attire with shiny golden lines. The attires were tight and comfortable.
"This world is composed of an energy called 'profound energy' which I am creating basing myself on my master's faith... changing your morphology to suit this energy would be useless as it is not available outside of the Eternal Heaven Pearl, but at least with these suits you should be able to take advantage of this aura to enhance your physical and magical prowess... Annette, would you like to try?" Li Suo conveyed.
"Hmn..." Anette nodded and wielded her sword, Transcendence which she merely swung to the side, creating a gargantuan gust of power that crashed against the barrier of the platform.
*BOOOOMMMM!!!*
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All she did was scare off her whole team.
"Did you have to show off like that?" Her sister Benneth huffed with her arms crossed.
"That was merely a swing... these suits, they're quite nice!"
"They work only inside this world, outside of the Eternal Heaven Pearl it shall have no effect, so... profit while you still can~" Li Suo remarked, looking towards her master who gave her a subtle nod and a head pat.
'I love you master!' For her, The Creation Goddess of Life, this was enough.
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"Aside from that, I have something interesting for all of you... depending on my mood" Richter gave a step forward and everyone made silence. After waving his hand an assortment of items appeared which confused the crowd.
"Master, really?" Grayfia, however, recognised all of them.
"Yes... some of them are quite promising, Grayfia".
Three odd-looking fruits and four powerful shards, one could tell at a single glance they were treasures.
Devil Fruit, Magu Magu no mi (Magma)
Devil Fruit, Pika Pika no mi (Light)
Devil Fruit, Goro Goro no mi (Lightning)
The Creation God of Order's Inheritance (Time, Lightning).
The Nirvana Devil Emperor's Inheritance (Fate).
The Nine Fiend Devil Emperor's Inheritance (Fire).
The Original Darkness Devil Emperor's Inheritance (Void).
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"These are overbearing treasures that will drastically increase your strength, I shall judge who among you will be qualified to obtain them... show me your best performance, lads~ the training begins now".