Three golden portals opened around Gilgamesh.
From them, three Sacred Gears slowly emerged.
After a brief moment of consideration, Gilgamesh decided to leave those Sacred Gears with Issei. It was an act of mild pity — nothing more. Even if the boy somehow mastered them, the most he could achieve would be the level of an Ultimate-Class devil.
No further.
Without hesitation, Gilgamesh gently placed the Sacred Gears into Issei's soul before guiding the soul back into the boy's body.
The swords embedded within Issei's body dissolved into golden particles, disappearing as if they had never existed.
Moments later, Issei began to stir.
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[Secret Quest Completed]
[World Purification]
Description: Obtain Boosted Gear from Issei Hyoudou.
Reward: 100,000 Gold — 1,000 EXP — Purgatory Dragon Slayer Magic
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Gilgamesh's eyes narrowed slightly.
Purgatory Dragon Slayer Magic…
He hadn't expected that.
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[Purgatory Dragon Slayer Magic]
Type: Active
Rarity: Super Rare
Level: 01 / 100
MP Cost: Varies
Description:
Dragon Slayer Magic is a form of Lost Magic capable of transforming the user's body into that of a dragon. The user gains traits aligned with their element, allowing both offensive and defensive manipulation.
Dragon Slayers are immune to their own element — even when reflected back with greater power — and can consume external sources of that element to restore strength. However, they cannot consume their own produced element, and consumption must occur orally.
Certain Dragon Slayers have demonstrated the ability to devour secondary elements, merging them with their own to further amplify their abilities.
Purgatory Dragon Slayer Magic is a variant that manipulates extreme fire and heat, surpassing conventional Fire Dragon Slayer Magic in destructive potential. Aside from its intensity, its mechanics remain consistent with standard Dragon Slayer Magic — allowing production, control, and devouring of its elemental attribute.
[Dragon Force — Locked — Requires Level 50]
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Gilgamesh exhaled softly.
Now all three were gathered.
Impressive.
Without lingering further, his body dissolved into golden motes as he sensed Rias's aura approaching the area.
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With Issei
My hands…
They're still moving…
Issei slowly touched his abdomen and brought his trembling hand before his eyes.
Red.
Deep crimson.
Blood.
His blood.
His entire hand was soaked in it.
Then his thoughts drifted.
Toward her.
The girl with crimson hair.
Every time he saw her, his gaze had been drawn to that color — vivid, beautiful, unforgettable.
If I die… I'd like to die in the arms of someone like her…
A bitter realization surfaced.
Yuuma.
His girlfriend.
The one who had killed him.
Yet even now, his thoughts wandered somewhere embarrassingly inappropriate.
…At least I wanted to touch her chest once before dying…
A weak laugh escaped him.
Even at death's door, his perversions refused to disappear.
His vision blurred further.
So this was the end.
A meaningless life.
A short life.
If I'm reincarnated… I wish I could—
"So you were the one who called me."
A voice interrupted his fading consciousness.
Someone stood before him.
He couldn't see clearly.
Everything was hazy.
"You're dying… but something interesting is happening to you. So it's you…"
She laughed softly.
What's so funny…?
"If you're dying, then I'll take you. Your life belongs to me now. From this moment onward, you will live for my sake."
Just before darkness claimed him completely, Issei saw one thing clearly.
Shimmering crimson hair.
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With Gilgamesh
From afar, Gilgamesh observed everything.
From Issei's desperate call…
To Rias's arrival…
To the moment of reincarnation.
He couldn't help but think she looked remarkably convincing — almost painfully innocent.
If one didn't know better, they might believe every word.
Gilgamesh hummed quietly while walking, contemplating his next move — until a familiar energy signature reached his senses.
His lips curved slightly.
In an instant, he stepped through space itself.
"Well… what brings you here, Nyx?"
Before him stood a young woman with dark blue eyes and a gentle smile.
Her hair was black — not merely dark, but the kind of black that seemed to swallow surrounding light. As she brushed a strand aside, her movements caused her chest to shift subtly, a noticeable contrast to her otherwise petite frame.
"Aww… don't be like that. It's been a long time since we talked~"
"And for good reason," Gilgamesh replied calmly. "Now answer me. What is a Primordial Goddess doing in Shinto territory?"
Nyx's eyes sparkled as she slowly circled him.
"Couldn't I ask you the same? King of Heroes. Strongest Exorcist. Suddenly appearing in Japan… It makes one curious. Are you here for relaxation? To clear your mind? Or perhaps something more… romantic?"
She leaned forward slightly.
"Maybe a woman?"
Gilgamesh raised an eyebrow.
"Do you truly believe I would tell you?"
He laughed softly.
"I thought not. Regardless of your reason, I doubt it's harmless."
His gaze sharpened.
"If it isn't… then I may have to intervene personally."
The air changed.
An overwhelming pressure descended upon the area.
Nyx's eyes widened as the invisible weight pressed down on her — like being submerged beneath an ocean.
Her fists tightened.
Her breathing faltered.
Gilgamesh released the pressure only when she neared unconsciousness.
Nyx inhaled sharply, her body trembling. A faint blush colored her cheeks as residual sensations lingered — power itself acting like an intoxicating stimulus.
"I… understand," she muttered, struggling to steady herself.
"Good," Gilgamesh replied calmly.
He stepped closer and lightly flicked her forehead.
Nyx flushed instantly.
"Stop doing that!" she protested, stepping back while smoothing her hair. "Why do you always do this whenever we meet?"
Gilgamesh smiled.
"Because it amuses me."
She pouted in frustration — but there was little she could do.
Despite being a Primordial Goddess…
He was still stronger.
And that was something even Nyx couldn't ignore.
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