"No matter what arena, I refuse to lose any battles I take part in."
— Tsukuyo, Gintama
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"Greetings, Mother," Roy and Rias said in unison, bowing respectfully.
Since they were engaged, it was appropriate for Roy to address Venelana as "Mother."
"Welcome back, Rias, Roy," Venelana greeted them with a warm smile. "You must be tired from your journey. Let's have dinner. Rias, please lead the way."
The girls were charmed by Venelana's gentle and elegant demeanor.
They followed Rias to the dining hall.
Rias's parents were already seated at the table, but Sirzechs was absent, likely attending to important matters.
During dinner, Rias's parents asked Roy some questions, which he answered honestly.
To be honest, Roy wasn't fond of this formal setting.
They usually had their meals in a more casual atmosphere.
Akame, for instance, loved to devour meat with gusto.
But now, she was forced to use a knife and fork, taking small bites of her steak. Roy felt a pang of sympathy for her.
He decided to make it up to her later with a special meal.
Dinner soon ended.
The maids led them to their respective rooms.
As soon as the maids left, Roy was about to go find Akame and offer her some extra food.
But before he could leave, he heard a knock on his door.
He opened the door, and as expected, it was Akame and Kurome.
"Come in! You two must be hungry. Here..." Roy said, taking out a roasted lamb leg and some desserts from his Storage magic.
Akame and Kurome's eyes lit up, and they immediately started devouring the food.
They were indeed starving.
"Onii-chan, it's our turn to sleep with you tonight," Kurome said with a giggle, rolling around on the bed after finishing her meal.
Akame had already slipped under the covers.
Roy sighed.
Back in the world of 'Akame ga Kill!', although he had made them his Consorts, they were still too young, so he hadn't done anything.
After all, Akame and Mine were only fifteen, and Kurome was even younger.
But Akame's figure was defying logic. She was already a C-cup.
'Perhaps it's because she eats so much meat,' Roy mused.
...
After a few days at the Gremory estate, Roy and the girls, along with Rias, returned to the Lucifuge territory.
"Look, this is our home," Roy announced on the train, pointing out the window.
"Wow! It's beautiful!"
"This is our home?"
"I'm so excited!"
The girls marveled at the sight of the city below.
It was similar in scale to the Gremory territory, though smaller.
They disembarked from the train and explored the Lucifuge territory.
The Devils here lived common lives, just like humans.
And everyone seemed happy and content.
"So, what do you think? Not bad, right? Although it's not as grand as the Gremory territory," Roy said with a smile.
"It's quite lovely." Esdeath commented, nodding in approval.
"Roy..." Rias glared at him playfully. "The Gremory territory isn't this peaceful."
Devils were generally aggressive and prone to fighting, so conflicts were common.
But they hadn't seen a single fight during their tour of the Lucifuge territory.
"Hahaha..." Roy chuckled proudly.
He was the reason for the peace and stability in the territory.
They soon arrived at the Lucifuge castle.
"Welcome home!" Grayfia greeted them with a smile.
Roy was surprised to see his sister personally welcoming them.
"Sis, I'm home!"
"Grayfia-sama, we're back!"
...
After exchanging greetings, Roy led the girls inside.
That evening, after dinner, Roy and Rias decided to start their training camp the next day.
After all, returning to their world would be instantaneous.
They would visit Sona after the training camp.
Roy had already chosen their destination.
It was the world of Bladedance of Elementalers, one of the worlds that had recently appeared in the system.
In this world, there was an "Elemental Spirit World" inhabited by countless spirits.
There were sword spirits, as well as spirits of fire, wind, earth, light, darkness, and other elements, including dragons.
These diverse spirits formed the vibrant and magical Elemental Spirit World.
The humans in this world could form contracts with these spirits and utilize their powers.
Roy's target was these spirits.
They could transform into various weapons or enhance existing ones.
This would perfectly address the lack of powerful weapons for Saeko, Kanae, Mitsuri, and the others.
Even Leone and Mine, who had Teigu, could benefit from having spirits enhance their weapons.
Roy also had his eyes on two specific spirits.
One was the sword spirit, Restia Ashdoll, the spirit of the Demon Slayer sword that could kill Maou.
The other was the Dark Elemental Lord, Ren Ashdoll.
Many might not know her, but they would likely recognize her other form, Restia Ashdoll.
Restia's sword form was the "Vorpal Sword" the first black sword wielded by the protagonist in the original story.
And Restia Ashdoll was just a high-ranking Dark Elemental created by Ren Ashdoll in her own image.
These two sword spirits were Roy's primary targets.
With them, he could retire the Dragon Slayer sword.
...
The next morning, after breakfast, Roy gathered everyone in the training room.
"Is everyone ready? It's time for our training camp," he announced with a smile.
"We're ready! Bring it on!"
"I'm so excited to see what kind of world we're going to!"
"I'm going to become stronger this time!"
Seeing their enthusiasm, Roy activated the system's teleportation function.
In the next moment, they vanished.
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[World of Bladedance of Elementalers]
All worlds were bubbles born from the World Root, the Chaos Sea.
In this world, the first to be born were the spirits of Light and Darkness.
The Light spirits illuminated the world, while the Darkness spirits cloaked it in night.
Then came the spirits of Fire and Wind, Water and Earth.
The sky and earth separated, hills rose, rivers flowed, and forests grew.
The spirits created their own subordinate spirits, forming a separate world within this world: the Elemental Spirit World, a paradise of harmony and balance.
The power of the spirits permeated the world, giving rise to countless life forms.
Giant beasts of the sea, animals, monsters, Dragons, and Giants.
And then came the Spirit Contractors, the ancestors of both humans and Elves.
Under the guidance of the spirits, the world was a paradise of order and harmony.
But at some point, due to the reverence of the Spirit Contractors, the primordial spirits, who were part of the world's structure, underwent a change. They gained sentience.
Thus, the Six Great Elemental Lords were born.
The Elemental Lords, now possessing consciousness and personality, were driven by an instinctive desire deep within their souls.
They sought to perfect their existence.
All the elements in this world were merely copies from the World Root, like reflections in water. Therefore, the Elemental Lords craved true elements.
The six sentient Elemental Lords joined forces and opened a gate to the World Root.
They successfully stole true elements but were attacked by an army of Angels.
With the help of many Elemental Weapons, the Elemental Lords repelled the Angels and sealed the gate.
But they only managed to obtain the True Darkness and a portion of the True Fire.
The True Darkness was claimed by Ren Ashdoll, the Dark Elemental Lord.
And the True Fire was stolen by the Spirit Contractors and its whereabouts remained unknown.
The True Darkness, brought into this world, began to corrupt the Elemental Lords.
Ren Ashdoll, having the closest affinity to darkness, was the most affected.
To prevent her from going berserk and becoming a gate that would summon the Angels, the other five Elemental Lords formed an alliance, led by the Saint King.
They sought to eliminate Ren Ashdoll, thus starting the Spirit War.
This was the origin of the world of Bladedance of Elementalers.
Roy and the girls arrived at the beginning of the Spirit War.
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They were in the Elemental Spirit World.
It was nighttime, and two moons, one large and one small, hung in the sky, along with countless stars. It was a breathtaking sight.
They were in a forest, surrounded by purple lights that danced like fireflies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
The trees had ring-like patterns on their bark that glowed faintly, illuminating the surroundings along with the moonlight.
"Wow! It's so beautiful!" Rias exclaimed, catching a purple light in her hand, her eyes sparkling with childlike wonder.
Not just Rias, but all the girls were mesmerized by the enchanting scenery.
Even Roy was captivated.
After a while, Roy addressed them. "Let's set up camp here for the night."
"Yay!"
"This place is amazing!"
"Sleeping here will be like a dream."
"I want to admire the moonlight all night."
Fueled by their excitement, they quickly set up their tents and prepared a barbecue.
The aroma of grilled meat filled the air.
They enjoyed their barbecue under the enchanting moonlight.
However, the delicious smell attracted some unwanted attention.
Many Elemental Spirits were drawn to the scent. Most were peaceful creatures.
But not the Demonic Spirits.
Demonic Spirits were malevolent beings with twisted minds.
They were aggressive and dangerous.
If they formed a contract with an Elemental Spirit Contractor, they would devour their contractor's body to absorb their power.
A Demonic Spirit, resembling a dark knight, appeared before them.
"Ara ara, this one doesn't seem very friendly," Akeno commented, the first to react to the intruder.
Saeko, however, looked at the dark knight with interest.
"I'll handle this one," she said, stepping forward.
"Very well," Akeno chuckled, stepping back.
"Be careful, Saeko. This Demonic Spirit is dangerous," Roy warned.
He explained the nature of Demonic Spirits to the girls.
This one was a high-ranking Elemental Spirit, its strength comparable to a peak High-Class.
And as a Demonic Spirit, its destructive power was even greater than that of other high-ranking spirits.
It was a formidable opponent.
However, Demonic Spirits lacked intelligence. That was their weakness.
Saeko grinned confidently, hearing Roy's explanation.
She charged towards the Demonic Spirit.
"Demon Slayer Mark!"
"Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash - Eightfold!"
Saeko went all out from the start.
She was only at the early stage of High-Class, while this Demonic Spirit was at the peak of that level.
The difference in strength was significant.
She had to use her full power.
The Demonic Spirit resembled a dark knight, wielding a sword and shield.
Saeko, transformed into a bolt of lightning, attacked relentlessly.
But the Demonic Spirit's defenses were strong, blocking all of Saeko's attacks.
Fortunately, it was slow, so it couldn't land a hit on Saeko either.
"Saeko is so strong!"
"Go, Saeko!!"
"It seems she's having trouble defeating it."
"That Demonic Spirit is powerful! Saeko can't even injure it."
...
The girls watched the battle with worry.
It was a dangerous fight. Saeko's attacks couldn't penetrate the Demonic Spirit's defenses.
But if she was hit, she would be severely injured.
Akame and Kurome, their hands gripping their sword hilts, were eager to join the fray.
"Thunder Breathing: Thunder Cutter!"
After a series of unsuccessful attacks, Saeko unleashed her strongest technique.
A flash of lightning illuminated the night sky.
Clang!
A deafening clash echoed as Saeko's sword struck the Demonic Spirit's blade.
Her sword shattered.
Saeko backflipped, creating distance, and stared at her broken sword in shock and dismay.
It was the first gift Roy had given her.
"Roy, let me handle this!" Akame offered, seeing Saeko's broken sword.
Akame, with her peak High-Class strength and her Teigu, Murasame, could easily defeat this Demonic Spirit.
But Roy shook his head.
He looked at Saeko, a sly smile on his lips. "Don't worry, it's not over yet."
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