Chapter 116 – The Gullible Norse Valkyrie!
A sharp thud echoed in the room.
Just as the tense atmosphere began to settle, Odin—the All-Father of Norse mythology—lifted his hand and brought his fist down hard on Rossweisse's head.
The sheer force of the old god's blow made the Valkyrie drop to her knees, both hands clutching her head. Her eyes welled up, tears threatening to spill.
"You fool! Do you want to destroy the future of the Norse realm!?"
Odin's voice thundered with genuine anger—his beard practically bristling with fury. In front of the Maou, she had tried to assassinate the most promising young devil's future brother-in-law? Had she completely lost her mind?
"But… wasn't that an order from you, Lord Odin…?"
Rossweisse's voice trembled, her expression utterly distressed. From her perspective, she had only followed his instructions for the sake of the Norse's future.
Nearby, Serafall Leviathan let out a short sigh.
From Sirzechs Lucifer's seat, watching the exchange, the picture was starting to form—Odin clearly had his own agenda regarding Akira.
"Who told you to kill him!? And even if you tried, do you think you could? He's at a Maou-level of power, while you're just a Valkyrie! What would you use—your tears?"
"Uuu… Uuuhhh…"
Her whimpering grew softer until, like a child, Rossweisse began to cry in earnest.
"Don't cry, you useless Valkyrie. This is exactly why no hero has ever been willing to take you as a partner!"
The words hit her like a direct stab to the heart.
"Uwaaaahhh~! I am a stupid woman who's never had a boyfriend! My age and my years of being single are exactly the same! But… what can I even do about it!?"
Her tears flowed freely, as if she were releasing every grievance she'd bottled up over the years.
The sudden shift in her mood left everyone in the room stunned.
Their gazes slowly turned toward Odin—particularly Azazel, whose curious expression all but said, So this is the real you, Odin.
If he could, Odin might have torn off his robe right then and hurled Gungnir into Azazel's smug face.
"Enough. Stop crying this instant."
Odin's irritated shout cut through the air, and Rossweisse's wailing ceased immediately. She stayed silent, pouting with her lips, though the tears still clung to the corners of her eyes.
"Rossweisse. What do you think of the young man down there?"
"Er… he's… very strong… and… quite handsome too…"
"Good. Then how about making him your hero?"
"Eh? M-My… boyfriend!? But I'm not ready for that! We don't even know each other! What if he doesn't like me? What would we do? Go on dates? Take walks? Watch a movie? And then… at night… go to a hotel…"
Her mind spiraled instantly into wild fantasies, her cheeks reddening as her lips began to move unconsciously.
Odin could only stare at her with a blank face. So this is what a woman who's never dated in her life is like… he thought grimly.
On the other side, Sirzechs remained silent. In truth, if Akira were to accept Rossweisse, it could become a vital link between the devils and the Norse.
The Three Factions—angels, devils, and fallen angels—were now in an era of peace. The next step was forging ties with other godly pantheons. Only through broad alliances could stable peace truly be achieved.
"Oy, Sirzechs. You have no objections to this, do you?"
"Of course not. But Odin-sama, this is Shin Akira's personal matter. I can't interfere however I please."
"Naturally. But… if Rossweisse were dressed up nicely and sent straight to his bed, the problem would solve itself. You know as well as I do—what man would refuse such an opportunity?"
"Err…"
The room fell into absolute silence.
These were influential figures from the great factions, and they had just heard Odin—the famed All-Father—say something that sounded suspiciously like offering a Valkyrie as a bed gift.
Was this really the Odin of legend? Or some sleazy old man from the back alleys?
"As I thought… rural gods like you can't be taken seriously."
"Hah? You fallen angel brat, you want to pick a fight with me?"
"I wouldn't dare. But if you actually went through with that, your Valkyrie would be finished. I don't know Shin Akira that well, but I can guarantee—he hates that kind of forced nonsense."
"..."
Odin fell silent.
He understood what Azazel meant. Forcing a woman into a man's bed was anything but elegant—and would more likely harm relations than strengthen them.
"…Then what do you suggest I do?"
"Simple. He's the fiancé of Sirzechs's little sister, Rias Gremory, right? As far as I know, Rias hasn't filled out her entire peerage. You could use that route."
"You mean… make Rossweisse a member of Rias's peerage?"
"Exactly. Women who serve as a devil's peerage member are often seen as part of the 'wedding entourage'—like a personal handmaiden."
"…Hmm. That makes sense."
Odin nodded slowly, mulling over the idea.
Sirzechs gave Azazel a small nod, which was met with the latter's faint, knowing smile.
Without a doubt, Azazel was siding with Rias here. A Valkyrie of Rossweisse's caliber—Odin's own bodyguard—was no ordinary recruit.
Adding her to Rias's peerage would dramatically bolster the young devil's combat strength, especially with her coming of age ceremony approaching.
And ultimately, it would be a major asset for her upcoming debut in the Rating Games.
For all his playful demeanor, Azazel always took the right steps when it came to guiding and supporting Rias.
"Alright, let's do that. Rossweisse, you have any objections?"
"Eh? O-Objections to what…?"
Still lost in her romantic daydreams, Rossweisse clearly hadn't followed a single part of the important conversation.
"You silly girl. From now on, you'll be the Norse realm's ambassador to the devil faction—and you'll join Rias Gremory's peerage."
"Eh!? I'm… joining as a piece? Becoming a reincarnated devil!?"
"That's right. Since Shin Akira is Rias's fiancé, that technically makes you… his 'second wife.'"
"'Second wife'… eeehhhhh~!"
And just like that, she slipped back into fantasy mode.
But this time, Odin didn't give her the chance to wander too far.
"You've heard the decision, yes?"
"Y-Yes, I understand, Odin-sama. But… if I go, what about you?"
"I'll contact Asgard and have them send a replacement. Don't worry, I can manage on my own."
"…If that's the case, then… alright."
Rossweisse accepted the decision without much resistance. Perhaps… a little too easily.
Odin grinned in satisfaction.
At last, he had managed to offload his overly rigid guardian—and was now free to visit the human world to enjoy his time with beautiful women to his heart's content.
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