MTLNOVEL Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Stealing the Fiancée? The Boosted Gear Balance Breaker!
The next phase was the combat assessment. Seekvaira led Lucius to a training ground covered by a powerful barrier.
"Lucius-kun, please take this combat test seriously."
"Combat is different from raw data. Many factors cannot be measured by statistics alone—strategy, reaction speed, combat instincts, and even one's fighting spirit."
"If you achieve a high score in this test, your standing in the Underworld will rise significantly."
Seekvaira was not joking.
Both the recorded stats and the combat performance data would be logged into the Underworld's Military Simulation System.
Being entered into this system meant that high-ranking Devils who engaged in war games and strategy simulations could select participants based on their combat effectiveness.
If one performed exceptionally well and became a frequently selected piece in these strategic exercises, their reputation in the Underworld would naturally improve.
"Lucius-kun, your opponent for this combat trial is a pureblood Devil from the Astaroth family—Diodora Astaroth."
"His abilities are fairly average among pureblood Devils."
"I wish you good fortune in battle."
With that, Seekvaira activated a teleportation circle and vanished from the scene.
Now, only Lucius and Diodora remained.
Seeing that they were alone, Diodora smirked confidently.
"Lucius Leviathan."
"I have already seen your test results."
"Without your contracted Familiar, you don't even have the right to stand before me!"
Lucius finally understood why Diodora was acting so smug—he had assumed that since the test prohibited the use of contracted Familiars, Lucius would be powerless.
"I see."
"So, you're actually afraid of Agumon?"
"Hmph! That crude beast which relies solely on brute force?"
"If I prepare myself properly, it won't even be able to approach me!"
Diodora spoke arrogantly, refusing to admit his fear.
Lucius shook his head.
Diodora was the lowest-tier type of villain—a disposable stepping stone.
A proper villain should be elegant, powerful, and capable of deceiving people with logic.
Just as Diodora finished his arrogant speech, Lucius heard the familiar sound of his system notification.
[Ding!~]
[Congratulations, host! New sign-in mission triggered!]
[Sign-in Rank: Purple → Silver]
[Mission Type: Staged Event Sign-In]
[Event Title: Stealing the Fiancée]
[Description: Scum like Diodora is unworthy of boasting before a true villain. As a proper villain, one must crush him completely.
It's common knowledge that the best way to break a man is to 'bull' him.
Diodora's obsession with nuns is merely a hobby—but the real blow to him would be losing his fiancée.
In the original timeline, Diodora gained 'Ophis' Snake,' assassinated the previous heir of the Agares family, and then successfully annulled his engagement.
However, in this timeline, he is still a mere son-in-law to the Agares family.
Your task? Break his engagement first—and then take everything from him.]
[Requirements: Stage One (Purple): Annul Diodora's engagement with Seekvaira Agares.
Stage Two (Silver): Establish a marriage contract with Seekvaira Agares.
Stage Three (Silver): Make Seekvaira Agares your Queen or take full possession of her heart and body.]
[These stages can be completed in any order.]
[Hmm... For the first time, I almost feel bad for Diodora.]
[Not only will his holy maidens be taken, but even his fiancée will be stolen...]
Lucius cast a sympathetic glance at Diodora.
"Come at me!"
"Don't say I'm bullying you—I'll even let you make the first move, you pathetic wretch who only grew stronger by leeching off a Familiar!"
Diodora confidently folded his arms, standing firmly in place.
Seeing this, Lucius discarded his last trace of pity.
He decisively raised his left hand.
[Boost!]
The Boosted Gear emerged on his arm.
Boom!~
This was the first time Lucius had decided to fight using his fully awakened Leviathan Bloodline.
His body had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.
With speed surpassing Diodora's ability to react, Lucius closed the distance in an instant!
At the same time, a strengthened energy blast formed in his palm.
[Dragon Shoot!]
Boom!~
The impact sent Diodora flying.
"What was that?"
Seekvaira adjusted her glasses, a look of interest flashing across her crimson eyes.
"That attack was far beyond the limits of a High-Class Devil."
"Ah, right, I forgot to mention something." Rias finally spoke up. "Lucius-kun has obtained the Boosted Gear."
"Rias-sama, in the future, please report such critical information immediately."
Seekvaira shot Rias an annoyed look.
"Now my choice of opponent for him has been rendered meaningless."
"No, Seekvaira-sama, there's no need to be concerned."
"The situation in the training ground... seems to have changed," Grayfia said, her tone more serious than ever.
She could feel the presence of Chaos.
Why did Diodora's aura contain such terrifying energy?!
As the dust settled, Diodora rose from the edge of the battlefield, his body now wrapped in dark, chaotic energy.
High-Class Devil Pinnacle.
Ultimate-Class Devil.
Mid-Tier Ultimate-Class Devil.
High-Tier Ultimate-Class Devil.
Ultimate-Class Pinnacle!
Diodora's power soared rapidly, reaching the peak of the Ultimate-Class Devils.
Even before he attacked, the sheer pressure of his magic alone was enough to crack the ground beneath him.
"You made me angry!"
"Die!!!"
Diodora screamed as he raised his hands, gathering an enormous sphere of destructive magic.
Seeing this, Lucius simply smirked.
"Idiot."
His fingers clenched as he prepared to activate Balance Breaker.
A crimson aura enveloped his body, emerald gems pulsating with power.
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!]
[Balance Breaker! Boosted Gear Scale Mail!]
Boom!~
A magnificent crimson Dragon Armor enveloped Lucius!
"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!"
Seekvaira's glasses nearly slipped off her face as she trembled with excitement.
She wasn't in love with Lucius.
She was in love with his mecha armor.
A fellow mecha enthusiast... had appeared before her.
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