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— Usopp, One Piece
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Roy was speechless. 'Not just Sona, I want to steal you away too, Serafall-san!' he thought.
But he couldn't say that out loud, so he quickly changed the subject. "Ahem... well, I'm quite knowledgeable about magical girls myself."
"Eh? Really?" Serafall stopped blocking Sona and looked at him with a skeptical expression.
"Of course! Look..." Roy pulled Saya and Mine closer.
With a snap of his fingers, he used his magic to transform their clothes.
Their school uniforms vanished, leaving them in their undergarments for a brief moment before they were clad in magical girl outfits.
The two girls gasped in surprise.
Serafall's eyes lit up as she saw their new attire. She rushed towards them and hugged Saya tightly.
"So beautiful! So beautiful!" she exclaimed, practically drooling over Saya and Mine.
Roy smirked, feeling a sense of satisfaction.
When it came to magical girls, no one was more knowledgeable than him.
He had watched countless magical girl anime.
Saya was now dressed like Sakura Kinomoto from Cardcaptor Sakura, and Mine resembled Illyasviel von Einzbern from Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA☆ILLYA.
Both were classic magical girl designs. It was no wonder Serafall, with her love for magical girls, was so excited.
"Thank you, Roy," Sona said gratefully, relieved to be free from her sister's clutches.
"Haha, it was nothing," Roy replied with a dismissive wave of his hand.
"It must be tough having a sister like that, Sona," he added sympathetically.
Sona sighed. "It really is."
Just then, Serafall ran towards them.
"You're Roy, right? Transform me into a magical girl too! But it has to be different from theirs," she demanded, looking at Roy expectantly.
"Nee-sama..." Sona began.
"Sona-chan, wait a moment. I have important business to attend to," Serafall interrupted with a smile, her eyes still fixed on Roy.
"Um... I can do that, but..." Roy hesitated.
"Then hurry up and transform me! Don't waste time!" Serafall urged.
"Alright, fine."
Roy had wanted to warn her that the transformation might reveal her undergarments.
But since Serafall was so insistent, he didn't hesitate any longer.
He placed a hand on her shoulder.
The transformation began.
Serafall's clothes vanished, and a new magical girl outfit appeared on her.
Serafall instinctively covered herself when her clothes disappeared.
But once the transformation was complete, she forgot all about her modesty.
She conjured an ice mirror with her magic and admired her new appearance.
Sona blushed slightly, seeing her sister exposed.
Serafall suddenly gasped.
"This is amazing! This is what a true magical girl should look like!"
"Roy, which anime is this outfit from? I want to watch it!" she exclaimed, excited about her new look.
"It's not from any anime yet," Roy replied.
"Eh? Why not?" Serafall was disappointed.
"But I already have the story in mind. I can create a manga for it if you'd like."
"Really? Really?"
"Of course. If you want to see it, Serafall-san, I'll make it happen."
"I want to see it! I want to see it!" Serafall cheered, her excitement bubbling over.
"Alright, alright. I'll make it happen," Roy chuckled, nodding in agreement.
But his smile held a hint of mischief. After all, Puella Magi Madoka Magica wasn't your typical magical girl anime.
He wondered if Serafall would still be so enthusiastic after watching it.
"Yay!" Serafall clapped her hands in delight. "If you make the manga, I'll share Sona-chan with you. Half of her, mind you! Only half!"
Sona's face darkened.
"Sure, no problem," Roy replied with a grin.
Sona, annoyed that Roy was playing along with her sister's antics, stormed off.
Serafall chased after her, reminding Roy to create the manga as soon as possible.
Roy chuckled, shaking his head, then headed back to his classroom.
Along the way, he encountered Rias and Akeno.
"Rias. Where's Sirzechs?" Roy greeted them with a wave.
"Onii-sama went to meet with the Angels," Rias replied.
"Oh, the Angels have arrived?"
"Yes."
"Roy, could you come with me to a certain place after school?" Akeno asked.
"Sure," Roy agreed readily.
He had a hunch about what it was.
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After school, Roy went to the location Akeno had specified. It was a shrine at the foot of a mountain.
A long staircase led to the top.
"Welcome, Roy," Akeno greeted him, dressed in a shrine maiden outfit.
"Yo, Akeno!" Roy waved with a smile.
"Sorry for asking you to come here so suddenly," Akeno apologized.
"It's no problem at all. You don't have to be so formal with me, Akeno," Roy reassured her.
He took her hand and led her towards the shrine.
Akeno was momentarily surprised by his gesture, then smiled and held his hand tightly.
"Akeno, you've seemed a bit down lately. Is something bothering you?" Roy asked as they walked.
"If you're comfortable sharing, please tell me. I'll help you with anything."
Akeno was silent for a moment, then pulled Roy towards the shrine.
"I'll tell you later," she said with a smile.
Roy didn't press further.
They soon arrived at the shrine.
"Akeno, did you bring me here to meet him?" Roy asked, noticing a familiar presence.
Just then, a brilliant golden light emanated from the shrine building.
A twelve-winged Seraph appeared within the light.
"Greetings, Roy. I am Michael," a gentle voice announced.
"Greetings, Michael," Roy replied with a smile.
He had to admit, Michael's entrance was quite impressive.
They entered the shrine and sat facing each other. Akeno prepared tea for them.
"So, Michael, what brings you here?" Roy asked.
Michael was a handsome man with white hair, clad in silver armor.
Although it was an odd comparison, he had a somewhat feminine beauty.
If he dressed as a woman, he would undoubtedly be stunning.
"Well..." Michael summoned a sword with a flash of light.
"This is the Dragon Slayer sword, Ascalon. It's a sword capable of slaying Dragons."
"Okay, and?"
"I'd like to give it to you," Michael declared.
"Why?" Roy was confused.
In the original story, Michael had given the Dragon Slayer sword to Issei to encourage him to join the peace treaty between the three factions.
After all, some members of the Old Satan Faction and other forces opposed the peace treaty.
"The skirmishes between the three factions have never truly ceased. If this continues..."
"Then one day, we might all perish."
"Or perhaps another faction will take advantage of our weakened state and conquer us."
Michael's expression was grim.
Roy understood his concerns.
After all, the various mythologies and factions had never coexisted peacefully.
If the three factions weakened each other through constant conflict, other forces, like those from Norse mythology, might seize the opportunity to invade.
Angels, Devils, and Fallen Angels could be wiped out.
"Therefore, I believe this is an excellent opportunity."
"To unite the three factions and end this pointless conflict."
"I see," Roy nodded, understanding Michael's intentions.
Michael was trying to win him over, to have him join the peacekeepers.
The new leaders of the three factions supported peace.
But the older generation, those who had experienced the Great War, still harbored hatred and resentment.
Many of them opposed peace.
The descendants of the 72 Pillars, only briefly glimpsed in the anime, held immense power and influence.
That's why Michael wanted to gain the support of Roy, a powerful member of the new generation.
Roy didn't refuse.
"In that case, I'll gratefully accept it," he said, taking the Dragon Slayer sword, Ascalon.
His actions signified his willingness to join their cause.
Roy was happy to join them. He was enjoying his peaceful life. If another war broke out, he would undoubtedly be dragged into it.
Only a fool would refuse.
Moreover, he had been looking for a good sword, and now he had been gifted a Holy Sword.
Could a Devil wield a Holy Sword?
Of course.
In the original story, Issei had often lent the Dragon Slayer sword to Xenovia.
And Xenovia herself wielded a Holy Sword, Durandal.
Unfortunately, the Holy Swords they had obtained from the Fallen Priests, along with Xenovia and Irina's swords, had been returned to the Church after their battle against Kokabiel.
Although Xenovia and Irina had stayed, they still had to complete their mission.
However, Xenovia's Durandal, being her personal Holy Sword, hadn't been returned.
Roy had no reason to refuse such a beneficial offer.
Michael smiled in satisfaction.
"With that, my task is complete. I'll take my leave now."
"See you at the Three Factions' Peace Conference then," Roy said with a wave.
Michael then vanished in a flash of light.
Roy examined the Dragon Slayer sword, nodding in satisfaction, then stored it away.
He turned to Akeno with a smile. "Akeno, now it's your turn to tell me what's been bothering you."
Akeno's expression turned somber as she lowered her head.
After a moment of silence, she began to speak.
"I'm actually the child of a Fallen Angel cadre, Baraqiel, and a human. My mother was the daughter of a shrine priestess."
"One day, she met Baraqiel, who was injured. She treated his wounds, and they fell in love and had me."
Akeno paused. then stood up.
She untied her shrine maiden outfit, revealing her back. A Devil wing and a Fallen Angel wing sprouted.
"I have both Devil and Fallen Angel wings. But I hate my Fallen Angel wing. It's ugly, isn't it?" she asked with a self-deprecating laugh.
"Well, it is quite asymmetrical. Someone with OCD wouldn't be able to handle it," Roy agreed with a chuckle.
Akeno was taken aback by his blunt response, then looked downcast.
Seeing her reaction, Roy decided to stop teasing her.
"Ahem, Akeno, can you manifest both pairs of wings at the same time?" he asked curiously.
"Yes, I can do that," Akeno replied, summoning her other pair of wings.
Now, she had one pair of Devil wings and one pair of Fallen Angel wings.
"That's much more symmetrical," Roy commented, nodding in approval.
"They look beautiful, Akeno," he said with a smile, giving her a thumbs up.
Akeno looked at him, then smiled back.
"Thank you."
"But you still haven't told me why you hate your Fallen Angel wing. Did Baraqiel abandon you?" Roy asked.
"No, he didn't abandon us," Akeno replied.
"After I was born, my father, mother, and I lived happily together."
"Until one day, a group of people came to our house and demanded that my mother hand me over."
"Of course, she refused. And to protect me, she was killed."
"I wished so much for my father to appear and save us."
"But... he never came."
"So I hate... I hate that my Fallen Angel father caused my mother's death and couldn't protect her."
Tears welled up in Akeno's eyes as she threw her arms around Roy.
Roy held her close, offering comfort.
"He couldn't even protect his own woman," he sighed.
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