I sensed an abnormal energy fluctuation near Lady Seph and rushed over immediately. So why did Lord Hiro arrive before me?
Listening to Hiro's "soul question," Zastin's face couldn't help but crumple.
The imposing aura he'd had, ready to cut down anyone in his way, was completely gone.
Just from the human-shaped salt pillar in front of Hiro-and the human woman half-kneeling in "allegiance"-Zastin understood.
He was too late.
The so-called "prearranged son-in-law" had already resolved everything.
Putting away the silver-white light sword in his hand, Zastin walked over and bowed deeply.
"My deepest apologies, Lord Hiro, for forcing you to act personally!"
"Lord Hiro?"
Hiro glanced at the girl kneeling at his feet, calling him Master, and his expression turned a bit strange.
"I just spoke with Queen Seph. I've temporarily not accepted the engagement with Lala. Whether I will in the future is still uncertain. So you don't need to call me Lord Hiro."
Zastin hadn't attended the meeting earlier. As the captain of the guards, it was understandable that he hadn't received the update.
What Hiro didn't expect was that even after hearing this, Zastin showed no intention of changing how he addressed him.
Instead, he explained calmly.
"Before coming to Earth, Lord Gid personally ordered that we must regard you as the future Emperor of the Milky Way Galaxy and show you absolute respect. Until I receive new instructions from Lord Gid, all guards-including myself-dare not show you the slightest disrespect, Lord Hiro."
Gid... my cheap, soon-to-be father-in-law?
Recalling the short man with the strange trident-like tail, Hiro shook his head and decided not to bother correcting Zastin.
Whatever was going on in Gid's head, it was his command.
And in terms of priority, that naturally outweighed the opinion of the so-called "future emperor."
Zastin's judgment wasn't wrong.
But then again...
Hiro glanced at the "5" floating above Zastin's head.
The captain of the guards only has a Destiny value of 5? Isn't that a bit low?
Ignoring the girl still kneeling at his feet, Hiro's gaze settled on Zastin.
"Acquire."
"Ding! Time required for this acquisition: 3 hours and 50 minutes. Start?"
"Start."
Acquiring the "5" from Nana and Momo took less than half an hour combined. The abilities obtained were enhanced versions of their own-Animal Manipulation and Plant Manipulation.
Lala's "7" took nearly an entire day, but the reward was the most generous-The Ruler's Luminous Wheel, the strongest flash-heat ability in Little Garden.
Looking at it this way... Zastin's combat strength might not even match Lala's, the First Princess.
"Fifth-Tier luck extraction begins. Remaining time: 3 hours, 49 minutes, 59 seconds."
"Current task: Place your right palm on Zastin's head for 5 seconds. Remaining time will be shortened by 3 hours and 50 minutes."
This task... is easy.
After listening to the system's explanation, Hiro looked at Zastin, who stood a meter in front of him with a respectful expression, and issued a command.
"Zastin. Bend down."
"Yes!"
Gid's orders are really convenient.
With no psychological burden at all, Hiro extended his right hand and placed his palm on Zastin's head.
"Ding! Fifth-Tier luck extraction complete. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the reward: Reincarnation Grand Curse - The Dark Ritual of Campione."
"Note: Since this ability is fully under the host's control, after slaying a god, the host may choose whether to reincarnate as a 'Campione.' All inherited Authorities will be stored in the system's item bar as 'Items.' The host may transfer, use, or discard them freely."
"Hmph."
Hiro raised an eyebrow, suppressing the surge of satisfaction in his chest.
He withdrew his hand and gave Zastin a simple instruction.
"Next time you detect an abnormality, move faster. You may go back now."
"Yes!"
Faced with such an unreasonable, meaningless reprimand, Zastin accepted it without question.
He's even more respectful than when facing Lala and her sisters.
Is it just my imagination?
Hiro watched as Zastin disappeared into the barrier.
Only then did he shift his attention to the system's item bar.
A black emblem was engraved there-an eight-pointed star, a woman, and the sun.
Anyone who slays a god is left on the brink of death.
Pandora, the mother of all Campiones, uses the Reincarnation Secret Ritual to transfer the god's Authority and a body capable of rivaling a god to her new "child," allowing them to continue existing as a Campione.
Until they are killed by a god.
Killed by another Campione.
Or completely cut down by the Strongest Steel.
Hiro silently tapped "Use."
Knowledge and application methods flooded into his mind.
He then looked at Walburga, still kneeling at his feet.
"Walburga. Can you manage the inner world of the Land of Oz now?"
"It will be difficult, but I can clear all obstacles within a month."
"Then stay with the Khaos Brigade for now. Go back, take over the Land of Oz, and wait for my next contact."
Hiro waved his hand, dismissing her.
"Yes!"
A familiar bright green magic circle lit up.
The girl with white twin tails vanished from sight.
"Alright."
Hiro let out a long breath and started walking toward his home nearby.
"I can finally go home this time."
Even so, his thoughts were already drifting toward evil gods like Loki, Hades, and Indra.
The Dark Ritual grants Authority upon killing a god... but is it all of them, or only those compatible with me?
In High School DxD, gods like Loki, Indra, Hades, and Odin don't seem to possess 'Authorities,' do they?
Even Fenrir-the God-Slaying Wolf from another world-seems to have nothing special beyond a tough hide and teeth loaded with True Damage, Pierce, Severe Injury, Bleeding, Tear, Anti-Magic, and similar effects.
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