DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 299: A Dance with Ais Wallenstein—The War Game with Apollo

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Freya approached Roy and Hestia and exchanged greetings.

But neither Roy nor Hestia was fond of Freya.

Loki, due to the upcoming War Game with Roy, didn't bother arguing with Hestia, much to Hestia's relief.

The ball soon began.

"Roy, may I have this dance?" To everyone's surprise, Yukari was the first to ask Roy for a dance.

Kisara, Megumin, and even Hestia were a bit disappointed.

"Of course," Roy smiled, taking Yukari's hand and leading her to the center of the dance floor.

As the heir to the Lucifuge family, Roy was a skilled dancer.

Yukari had also learned to dance.

Roy placed his hand on Yukari's waist, and she rested her head against his chest as they danced gracefully.

Enju, Hestia, and the others watched enviously.

After the dance, Roy asked Enju.

Due to their height difference, they looked a bit—comical, but Enju was overjoyed.

Roy danced with each of the girls.

When it was Hestia's turn.

"Hestia, dance with me."

"Okay!" Hestia readily agreed.

They joined the other dancers, and Roy led Hestia through the steps.

"Hestia, is this your first time dancing?" Roy asked, noticing her awkward movements.

"Yes. I don't really like these kinds of parties," Hestia admitted shyly.

As a penniless Goddess, she avoided such events. And she wasn't fond of the other male Gods.

So, this was her first dance.

"It's an honor to have your first dance, Hestia," Roy said with a smile.

"What do you mean, 'first dance'? Really…" Hestia playfully glared at him.

"Isn't it? You also gave me your first kiss, Hestia," Roy whispered in her ear, pulling her closer.

Hestia blushed even deeper.

After their dance—

Roy asked Liliruca.

"Huh? M-Me too?" Liliruca was stunned. She hadn't expected to be asked.

"Of course. We can't leave Liliruca out," Roy said, taking her hand and leading her to the dance floor. Liliruca, so close to a God, was incredibly nervous.

Her body stiffened. She had never been this close to a God before.

She quickly became flustered, her face crimson.

She stumbled through the dance, guided by Roy, a dazed smile on her face.

Roy chuckled, amused by her reaction.

After dancing with everyone, they waited for the ball to end, anticipating Apollo's next move.

Roy's gaze fell upon a girl with long, golden hair standing alone on the balcony. She seemed…reserved. She had refused every invitation to dance.

"Is that—Ais Wallenstein?" Roy smirked. He had encountered Ais several times but hadn't had a chance to speak with her.

He approached her.

"Hello, Ais," he greeted her with a smile.

Ais looked up at him, her expression blank. She didn't reply.

Roy knew Ais wasn't being rude. She was simply—socially awkward.

"May I have this dance?" he asked, extending his hand.

"Um—I…" Ais, finally reacting, was about to refuse.

But Roy took her hand and led her to the dance floor.

"Ais, do you know how to dance?" he asked with a smile.

"I've never danced before."

"Then follow my lead."

Roy guided Ais through the steps.

While initially hesitant, Ais soon relaxed, enjoying the feeling of dancing. It was…liberating.

Loki—seeing Ais dancing with a God from a rival Familia, was furious.

But Hestia held her back.

Roy and Ais finished their dance.

"You're a wonderful dancer, Ais," Roy said, giving her a thumbs-up.

"It's—my first time, but I enjoyed it," Ais said with a smile.

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Just as Roy was about to continue their conversation—

A man with red hair and a laurel wreath, dressed in a white tuxedo, descended the stairs.

It was Apollo—the God of the Apollo Familia.

"Is everyone enjoying the banquet?" he asked, his gaze sweeping across the hall, then settling on Roy.

——

No one answered.

They could all sense that Apollo was about to confront the newly arrived God.

"You, newcomer. I don't recognize your name, but that's not important," Apollo said, his voice laced with disdain. "About your Familia member killing a member of my Familia—do you have anything to say?"

The other Gods understood. That was it.

No God would tolerate their Familia being attacked.

This time, they were on Apollo's side.

After all, Roy was a newcomer who had already offended the Loki Familia. Now, he had provoked the Apollo Familia as well.

He was practically an outcast.

Roy shrugged. "A mortal insulted a God. It's only natural for a God to punish them. Isn't that how it works?"

The other Gods couldn't argue with that logic.

They were Gods. Punishing mortals who insulted them was their right.

But Apollo didn't see it that way. The deceased was his Familia member.

And a valuable one at that. He had heard that the Roy Familia members were all skilled fighters.

Despite being Level 1, they could easily kill monsters. Some had even seen them on the upper floors of the dungeon.

Apollo coveted such powerful adventurers.

He always got what he wanted.

"You claim my Familia member insulted you, but they're all upstanding individuals. They would never insult a God. Do you have any proof?" Apollo said, trying to weasel his way out.

There was no proof, of course. And even if other adventurers had witnessed the event, who would dare to testify against Apollo?

"Enough with the Bullshit. Apollo—you want a War Game, don't you?" Roy scoffed. He wasn't interested in playing games.

Apollo was taken aback, then he laughed.

"Very well. The Apollo Familia formally challenges you to a War Game. Do you accept?"

"Of course," Roy said with a smirk. If Apollo wanted to die, he would oblige.

The Gods, hearing his acceptance, erupted in excitement.

"He accepted Apollo's challenge?"

"This new God is suicidal! First was the Loki Familia, and now he's challenging Apollo?"

"It seems Loki won't even have to lift a finger. Apollo will banish him from Orario."

"Yeah."

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The Gods gossiped, and Apollo's smug grin widened.

"Apollo, that's not fair! He challenged me first," Loki interjected.

"What's the problem, Loki? I'll deal with him first, so you don't have to," Apollo said confidently.

"No, I challenged him first. I should be the one to banish him from Orario," Loki insisted.

"There's no need to argue. The Loki Familia is one of the strongest in Orario, right?"

"I'll deal with the Apollo Familia first, then it's your turn, Loki. Don't worry, neither of you will escape," Roy said, folding his arms, his arrogant demeanor stunning the other Gods.

They had never seen such a brazen newcomer.

Loki and Apollo were furious. He was looking down on them!

"How about this? I'll have the War Game with Apollo in three days. That way, you won't have to wait too long—Loki. Unless you want to join us? I don't mind," Roy said, further provoking them.

"Fine. I'll let you have your fun with Apollo first. I hope you survive long enough to face me," Loki said coldly.

"Don't worry, he won't live to see your face," Apollo chuckled.

The Gods were excited. It had been a while since the last War Game.

This would spice things up.

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