DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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"Actually, I know where the Gorgoneion is—" Roy suddenly announced as he and Athena were enjoying their seafood feast.

Athena, who was savoring a lobster, paused.

"You know where the Gorgoneion is?"

"Of course." Roy nodded, continuing to eat his lobster.

He had already obtained the Gorgoneion from the Copper Black Cross.

"Where is it?" Athena asked eagerly.

She had been searching for the Gorgoneion ever since she descended to this world.

So far, she had only found the—Gorgoneion of Metis.

As a Trinity Goddess, she had already merged with two of her—Aspects.

Now, she only needed the Gorgoneion of Medusa.

Once she obtained it, she would become a complete goddess and would be able to defeat Roy.

"I can see its location with my [Authority] of Prophecy. If you follow me, you'll definitely find it," Roy said, deciding to keep the Gorgoneion for now.

He would return it to Athena after... spending some quality time with her.

"You have the [Authority] of Prophecy?!" Athena exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, I do," Roy confirmed with a smile.

"There aren't many gods with that [Authority]. Which one did you kill?" Athena wondered. No wonder he was so powerful—He must have slain a Major God.

"I can tell you which god I killed," Roy offered, handing her a skewer of grilled squid.

Normally—Campione's Authorities were a secret.

Knowing which god a Campione had slain would make it easier to target their weaknesses.

Athena stared at him blankly.

Roy chuckled and fed her a piece of squid.

Athena blushed, taking the skewer and eating it quietly.

"By the way, I haven't told you my name yet, have I?" Roy suddenly exclaimed, slapping his forehead. "I'm Roy. If you call me by my name, I'll tell you," he offered.

Athena silently committed his name to memory.

"Roy."

Roy smiled, hearing her clear voice.

"It was Odin" he revealed.

"What? Odin—the King of the Gods?" Athena was shocked.

She was familiar with Norse mythology. Odin was like Zeus in her own Greek pantheon—an incredibly powerful god.

And this boy had killed him? Such a feat was—worthy of admiration.

Athena even doubted if she could defeat him after becoming a complete goddess.

But she quickly dismissed that thought.

She wasn't just a single goddess, but a—Trinity Goddess.

With all three aspects merged, she would be just as powerful as the King of the Gods.

That was her confidence.

"Are you scared—Athena?" Roy teased, seeing her silence.

"Of course not. Once I get the Gorgoneion—I'll definitely defeat you," Athena declared, though her voice lacked conviction.

Roy didn't argue. He simply gave her some lobster.

....

Over the next few days, despite claiming to be taking her to find the Gorgoneion, Roy took Athena to various places, showing her the human world.

But Athena never forgot her goal of finding the Gorgoneion.

"Hello?" Roy's phone suddenly rang as he and Athena were enjoying their time at an amusement park.

"Roy, when are you coming back?" It was Asia's voice.

"Oh, it's Asia—Don't worry, I'll be back in a few days," Roy replied with a smile.

"Someone seems to be enjoying themselves a bit too much," another voice chimed in. It was Claire.

"Claire, I heard that."

"Aah!" Claire gasped, covering her mouth.

"It's no use hiding now, Claire. I'll play some fun games with you when I get back. Be prepared," Roy said playfully, his voice laced with a hint of mischief.

Claire trembled, her pigtails sticking up.

'Oh no, I'm doomed!' she thought.

Even Rubia felt a bit sorry for Claire. Why did she have to speak up?

Didn't she see how obedient Saya and Mine were now?

They used to be quite mischievous, but after being "disciplined" by Roy a few times, they no longer dared to act up.

Roy had too many tricks up his sleeve, and they were always left embarrassed and flustered.

Roy hung up the phone with a smirk.

"Roy, what was that?" Athena asked curiously.

"That was a phone call. Come on, let's go play some more," Roy replied, not explaining further, and pulled Athena towards another attraction.

....

Night fell, and Roy strolled through a quiet park, hand-in-hand with Athena.

Over the past few days, Athena had grown accustomed to holding his hand.

"Roy, you already knew where the Gorgoneion was—didn't you?" she asked, breaking the silence.

Roy sighed. It seemed he couldn't hide it any longer.

Athena had been asking him about the Gorgoneion's whereabouts, but he had always evaded her questions, saying it wasn't the right time yet.

He shrugged. "It's with me."

Athena stared at him, then silently extended her hand.

"You're not very cute, are you?" Roy chuckled, patting her head and placing the Gorgoneion in her hand.

It was a black obsidian medallion with the image of a gorgon carved on it.

Athena blushed at the unexpected head pat, but her excitement at seeing the Gorgoneion was evident.

"Ancient serpent—I've finally found you."

The Gorgoneion seemed to come alive in her hand, the Gorgon's image writhing.

"Witness this, Roy! The moment of the Trinity Goddess's revival!" Athena declared proudly.

"Go ahead, transform. But I prefer you as you are now," Roy said with a shrug.

He found Athena more adorable in her loli form than as a young woman.

Athena blushed at his seemingly affectionate words.

She then began chanting an incantation.

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"I sing, I sing the song of the ancient goddess who ruled heaven, earth, and the underworld. I sing the lament of the witch slain as a taboo serpent."

"I am Athena, the Earth Mother who nurtures all, the Queen of the Underworld who governs darkness, the wise ruler who knows the heavens. I, Athena, vow to reclaim my ancient form."

...

As she finished the incantation, the Gorgoneion emitted a bright light and merged into her body.

Athena was enveloped in a blinding radiance.

When the light subsided, a tall, voluptuous goddess with silver-white hair and a blue wreath appeared.

This was Athena in her Trinity form.

She clenched her fists, feeling the power coursing through her body, her face filled with excitement.

"I haven't fully mastered this power yet, but it's only a matter of time."

Roy approached her with a smile. "You're beautiful as a young woman, Athena, but I still prefer your loli form."

"Hmph! Hahaha! Have you been captivated by my beauty?" Athena laughed.

Roy frowned slightly.

Was this the same Athena from before?

"I have reclaimed my ancient Trinity form—Campione, let's fight!" Athena declared, raising her arms in a challenging gesture.

"Athena, you think you're ready?" Roy chuckled.

He decided to put her in her place and turn her back into the quiet, emotionless loli.

"Hahaha, Campione, I'll show you how powerful the Trinity Goddess is!"

Athena raised her hand and fired a blast of dark energy towards him.

BOOM!!!

The energy exploded on Roy's body, and Athena's face lit up with anticipation.

But when the smoke cleared, Roy stood unharmed, tilting his head with a mocking smile. "Is that all?"

Athena's power had indeed increased significantly after becoming the Trinity Goddess.

She had broken through the—Planetary level.

Her power was horrifying.

But to Roy, She was like a newborn baby in front of him, fragile and powerless.

Athena, seeing his mocking smile, was enraged.

Rumble!

Two giant serpents materialized beside her.

"Crush him!" she commanded.

The serpents roared and lunged towards Roy.

Roy smirked.

As the serpents approached, he extended a finger and tapped them twice.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The serpents froze instantly, then shattered into icy dust.

This was the first time Roy had attacked in their battle.

And it shocked Athena.

These serpents were one of her Authorities as the Trinity Goddess, Medusa.

Yet—Roy had effortlessly destroyed them. Athena began to doubt her ability to defeat him.

But she didn't dwell on it for long. She launched another attack.

Her purple eyes glowed.

Everything within her sight turned to stone.

"That won't work on me," Roy said calmly, allowing the petrification to spread over his body.

As expected, it had no effect.

Athena frowned.

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