Chapter 166 - Irina: W-why Did I Agree So Quickly!
Rias acted decisively, and after seeing Xenovia agree, she worried that too much time might lead to second thoughts, so she immediately tried to reincarnate her.
The Evil Pieces finally integrated into Xenovia's body.
"Huh? So this is being a Devil?"
Xenovia, like a curious child, shook off her previous frustration and looked at herself with excitement.
SNAP!
A pair of bat-like wings spread from Xenovia's back.
"Wings... I didn't expect I'd have these too!"
Xenovia flapped her wings gently, then turned her head to examine it curiously.
"Xenovia... you... you really became a Devil!" Irina said, half in shock and half in sorrow, even feeling some regret for not standing firm.
She was puzzled and confused.
Why had Xenovia agreed to become a Reincarnated Devil so quickly?
Xenovia lifted herself off the ground, and floated about a meter high.
"Oh? So this is what flying feels like! This is pretty good!"
If she weren't indoors, she would have flown straight to the sky.
"It's really convenient." After trying it out, Xenovia landed.
"Now I can just fly wherever I go!"
At that moment, Xenovia showed none of the sadness from the God's death or her excommunication, looking as thrilled as a child discovering a new toy.
"If it's nighttime, feel free to fly, but during the day, try not to reveal your identity as a Devil," Rias reminded her.
"I know," Xenovia nodded.
"However, since you're now a Devil, you can't use your Excalibur Destruction. It has to be returned to the church," Rias frowned.
The talent of a holy sword wielder was incredibly.
However, Devils couldn't wield holy swords; just touching one would harm them with its sacred aura.
"Looks like I need to find a suitable weapon for you," Rias pondered.
"No, actually, I still have another sword," Xenovia shook her head. "I have Durandal."
"Durandal? The sword of Paladin of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, Roland?" Rias asked in surprise.
"Yes," Xenovia nodded.
"It's different from those sword. A devil should be able to wield it."
Though Durandal was called a holy sword, it was more accurate to call it a magic sword.
Its reputation was not for sacredness but for unparalleled destructive power.
It was precisely because Xenovia could wield Durandal that the church allowed her to use Excalibur Destruction as well.
"This time, I've truly found a treasure. I didn't expect you, Xenovia, to be a wielder of Durandal!" Rias beamed with joy.
With Xenovia joining her peerage, Rias felt her previous frustrations with Asia and Mahiro melt away.
"By the way, Irina, would you consider becoming a Devil too?" Xenovia asked innocently.
A spark of joy lit up in Rias's eyes.
Not only was this new peerage member strong, but she was also trying to bring others into the fold.
As another holy sword wielder, Irina would indeed be a valuable addition if she agreed.
"Ah, Xenovia, how could your mind fall as quickly as your body?" Irina clasped her hands together, looking to the sky with reverence.
"Lord, please guide me—how can I save my fallen friend?"
"Irina, the Lord is dead. He can't hear your prayers," Xenovia replied calmly.
Irina's face stiffened, reluctantly dropping her folded hands.
"In any case, I will never become a Devil!" Irina declared with determination.
"But, Irina, you've been excommunicated and are now homeless," Xenovia countered.
Irina's determined expression wavered.
"Irina, Devils aren't what you imagine anymore, and there are plans for a truce among the three factions soon," Rias added quickly.
"When that time comes, Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels will coexist peacefully. So becoming a Devil wouldn't really matter..."
Irina looked conflicted. 'I'm lost right now. I've lost the Lord I served and no longer have a purpose.'
Rias continued to persuade her, "Irina, your dreams and sense of purpose were tied to serving the God. But now that He is gone…"
"In the days to come, do you intend to live without direction?"
"But…"
Irina wanted to refute her but couldn't find the words. She wasn't as open-minded as Xenovia.
The incident had shattered her worldview, leaving her uncertain of her next steps.
Especially now, with Xenovia joining the Devils.
"So, why not try living differently in the days to come?" Rias said, her voice like that of a wise mentor.
"Devils pursue desires, fulfill desires, grant desires, and seek desires."
"Irina, why not try living for yourself and according to your own wishes?"
Irina's face was torn with inner conflict. After battling her thoughts for over a minute, she finally shouted, "I-It doesn't matter! If things are already like this, then so be it!"
"Becoming a Devil isn't that big of a deal!"
Rias smiled triumphantly and quickly began to reincarnate her.
Soon, Irina was reincarnated as a Devil.
Xenovia took the Knight piece, and Irina, being a holy sword wielder, was also suited for the Knight piece.
However, since Rias had already used a Knight piece on Yuuto, she used four Pawn pieces for Irina.
"W-why did I agree so quickly!" Irina lamented softly.
But Rias had anticipated this and made sure to reincarnate her directly.
"Irina, we're comrades again now," Xenovia said, patting Irina on the shoulder with genuine sincerity.
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