High School DxD: Return of the Crimson Dragon Emperor Chapter 266 - 256: I’ll Save Her No Matter What!

"'Malebolge Vritra Promotion, Sinful Hellfire Dragon King.' Our hellfire versus your holy flas—let's see who wins!"

Saji's voice blends with Vritra's.

They've fused!

Their combined will led to this!

So this is a Balance Break!

Rias explains, "Malebolge is one layer above Hell's lowest. It's where those who commit malicious sins end up."

Saji's black flas are hellfire itself!

"Co, evil dragons! Taste our awakened power!"

Saji, in dark armor, charges, dragons swarming him.

His armor's tendrils seize them.

The mont they're caught, their aura and life force are drained, turning them to dust!

His line ability's enhanced!

Touch those tendrils, and life itself is sucked dry!

Curses rise around Saji, spreading across the sky!

Shira, the vice-president, says warily, "That curse-heavy Balance Break… approach carelessly, and you're cursed to death!"

Cursed dragons drop like puppets with cut strings!

Such power…!

Black Evil Dragon King's might!

Could it rival a Longinus!?

Azazel-sensei would love this!

"I won't forgive you for making the woman I love cry! My black flas versus your purple flas—let's settle this!"

"Exciting!" Valpurga accepts gleefully.

Their fla duel erupts in the sky!

Saji's black flas easily counter Valpurga's purple ones!

He's matching a Longinus wielder!

So bold!

Is it the Balance Break or the public confession?

He's not hiding it!

"Saji… what should I do, Rias!?" Sona blushes, flustered.

Cool-headed Sona's panicking!

Rias flails, "You're asking now!?"

"You're childhood friends! Didn't you confess to Issei-kun!?"

"I haven't… Sona, since when are you like this!?"

They're acting like teenage girls!

Saji's like a little brother to her, but he confessed so boldly, shielding her.

That was manly, Saji!

"Saji-kun's starting to resemble onii-chan. That armor, and especially that speech," Miu says.

"Yeah, Issei's guy friends are heavily influenced by him," Rias adds.

"Onii-sama's one of them," Ravel chis.

My retainers are saying stuff!

So my guy friends are influenced by ?

Mixed feelings!

I shout to Saji, "You got this!"

"Yeah, leave it to !"

His black aura surges, overwhelming Valpurga.

He's got this!

I move to scatter dragons when Asia shouts, "I sense Fafnir's aura! He's likely back with Ddraig from the gear's depths!"

Vritra's return ans other dragons are back!

My jewel blinks.

"I'm back, partner."

Been waiting!

How'd it go?

"Handled. We'll talk later. Clear this first."

Got it!

Let's wrap this up!

Asia opens a dragon gate, "Answer my call, golden dragon. Crawl the earth, claim my reward! Co, Golden Dragon Lord, Fafnir-san!"

The summoning chant ends, the circle glowing!

A golden aura reveals—Fafnir in a chef's hat!?

Why a chef's hat!?

Upbeat cooking show music plays, out of place in battle.

Fafnir speaks, "Welco to Fafnir's Three-Minute Cooking!"

He summons a kitchen!

What!?

Gone mad!?

…No, he already was.

What's this perverted Dragon King up to!?

I freeze, seeing a woman beside him.

"Hi~ I'm assistant big sis Ignis☆"

Why're you there, useless goddess!?

Where'd that apron co from!?

Ignis smiles, asking, "Teacher Fafnir, today's dish?"

"Diavola-style Asia-tan's panty tempura."

"Sounds delicious!"

We're speechless.

Fafnir shows a recipe board:

Diavola-style Asia-tan's Panty Tempura

Asia-tan's panties: as needed Onion (1, minced) Garlic (1, minced) Olive oil Red chili (1, minced) Salt and pepper Tempura flour

I can't process this!

What are they doing!?

Sothing perverse, I get it!

"?"

"??"

"????"

We're all confused—even the dragons tilt their heads!

This stops their attacks!?

Fafnir minces ingredients with glowing eyes.

"First, mince everything but the panties."

To Asia, "Asia-tan, the panties."

"Y-Yes."

Asia, resigned, pulls panties from her pouch and hands them over!

"Freshly sourced ingredients."

"Wonderful! So fresh and safe. Maybe even Asia-tan's scent lingers♪" Ignis says.

"Exactly. So, we sniff the panties thoroughly, then coat them in tempura flour."

They sniff and coat the panties before us…

Ignis heats oil with her flas.

"Teacher, oil's ready."

"Let's fry the panties at high heat."

The crisp frying sound echoes.

While Saji and Valpurga clash, everyone else—dragons included—stops.

So dragons nod eagerly!?

This cooking show captivates them!?

Fafnir retrieves the fried panties, golden-battered.

Ignis plates them, adding minced ingredients.

"Done. My style, 'Diavola-style Asia-tan's Panty Tempura.'"

Clap clap clap

Enthralled dragons applaud!

Ignis says, "Teacher, the taste?"

"Let's eat. Nom."

After chewing, "Be true to yourself."

Dragons sob!?

What's happening!?

How'd it co to this!?

"Impressive, Teacher Fafnir. Deep words. Try it at ho, everyone. See you tomorrow~," Ignis concludes.

The show ends.

"Asia, stay strong!" Xenovia supports a collapsed Asia.

"I want to be a crab…" Asia murmurs.

"Wait, Asia! That's a clam, not a crab!" Irina corrects.

"As expected from a 90s-average honor student! Xenovia's knowledgeable!" Reina praises.

I can't understand.

No, it's better not to.

Ddraig, while the dragons are stunned, did you persuade the past White Dragon Emperors?

"…Y-Yeah, sort of…"

What's with that response…?

"There's a record. It's… not recomnded, but look."

I close my eyes, diving into the gear.

Ddraig shows the footage.

Past White Dragon Emperors appear, cheerful.

"Hello, current Red Dragon Emperor. We're the lingering thoughts of past White Dragon Emperors."

So friendly!

Hard to believe they ford a victims' group!

"Your actions left us dismayed."

Sorry, not all my fault, but I'm the root cause.

"So we ford the victims' group… but we were short-sighted. Fafnir led us to the truth."

Wait.

That na's ominous…

My fears are confird.

"The wonder of panties."

…

I'm speechless.

They continue, enlightened, "We all shared a deep interest in won's hips."

"But as White Dragon Emperors, we denied it. No fetishes allowed."

"Fafnir showed us—the supre item, Asia-tan's panties!"

They display Asia's panties!

They took them!?

"We realized modern society has such marvelous hip-wrapping fabrics!"

"Shape, function, texture, the hip line when worn!"

"This treasure made us see we were deceiving ourselves."

"We apologize for protesting via the victims' group."

"With this, we declare reconciliation."

Shoulder to shoulder, they say brightly, "'Asia-tan's panties, sniff sniff!'"

…

Ddraig, one thing.

"…What?"

Couldn't Ignis have handled this?

It'd be quicker.

"N-No, spare that… It'd bind Albion too."

I see…

I'm tearing up…

Reconciliation's great, but this is… awful.

Poor Vali's heart right now.

~anwhile, Vali~

"…"

"…What, Vali?"

"…What's this?"

"…"

Silence lingers.

~Vali, End~

"The Two Heavenly Dragons and Dragon Kings are unpredictable," a familiar voice says.

A red flash streaks by, landing near Rossweisse.

It envelops her, revealing Eugrid in a replicated Red Dragon Emperor armor, holding her tight!

She can't escape his grip!

"Greetings, 'D×D' and Red Dragon Emperor."

"Showing up now, Eugrid!?"

He mocks, "Rossweisse and Agreas will be used by 'Qliphoth.' Agreas is teleported, and with the barrier down, the Underworld's army will co. I'd leave, but you won't let ."

"Of course not! Let Rossweisse go!"

Rias snaps, "We'll capture you and deliver you to Onii-sama and Onee-sama!"

Exactly! To Sirzechs and Grayfia!

Grayfia's still under suspicion because of him!

Capturing him clears her!

Eugrid chuckles, "Scary. Shall I resist a bit?"

He snaps his fingers.

The dragons, paused by Fafnir's show, snap back and resu fighting!

But my influence drives my allies to fight bravely!

Kiba, the church trio, Reina, and Koneko shine, battling dragons!

"Issei, we'll handle this," Alice says.

"There's a lot," Miu adds.

"I'll do my best!" Ravel says.

My retainers stand behind .

So reliable!

I et their eyes, "Leave it to you? There's probably more coming."

"Likely. We'll handle it all," Alice nods, leading Miu and Ravel.

Rias and I confront Eugrid.

A magic arrow flies at him—from Göndul!

Exhausted, staggering, she aims.

"Give back my granddaughter!"

"Your allies caused trouble below? You look exhausted," Eugrid says.

She fought traitorous mages, strong ones.

She pushed herself too far.

Rossweisse cries, "Grandma! Stop! You're out of strength!"

"Quiet! I can save you!"

Eugrid sighs, "Sealed and exhausted, you can't match ."

He summons a teleportation circle to escape with Rossweisse!

But Göndul, mustering strength, fires a desperate arrow!

It disrupts Eugrid's circle, scattering it!

"…Teleportation block. Clever," Eugrid mutters, annoyed, sprouting dragon wings to flee!

As we pursue, Göndul collapses, pleading, "Red Dragon Emperor, Princess Rias… please, save my granddaughter…"

We smile, "Of course."

"She's our precious friend."

Nodding, Rias and I chase Eugrid.

I'll save her—no matter what.

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