In the expanse of Lobo's mindscape, he found himself standing next to the Red Welsh Dragon. The dragon exuded an aura of ancient power and wisdom. And the woman sitting on top of the dragon head was drinking tea.
The woman was clad in a Shinigami shihakushō, her presence serene yet commanding. She wore a white long-sleeved haori, beneath which a further white robe was fastened near the center of her chest.
As the dragon's green eyes locked with Lobo's, it spoke to him. "Well partner, I guess it is finally time to introduce ourselves. I am Ddraig, I am known as the Red Dragon of Domination."
Lobo nodded, acknowledging the gravity of the moment. As he turned, his attention turned to the woman on top of Ddraig's head.
"It is an honor to meet you Lobo, My name Kyoka Suigetsu." She said as a sword appeared in his hand.
Curious, Lobo inspected the sword that materialized before him. The sword is a deceptively standard katana with a golden hexagonal handguard and green detailing along the handle. It comes sheathed in its matching hardwood saya.
"This blade which houses my soul, I have a special ability known as Hypnosis. As the name would suggest, I have the ability to control a person 5 senses. However my sense manipulation can only successfully work against a person if they initially see the release of my Shikai. Although having to see its release, the person only has to see it once to be subject to my powers for a limitless amount of time, no matter how many times you activate and deactivate. No one is able to use me at their full potential Lobo, I hope we grow our bonds to get Stronger." Kyoka said.
As Lobo touched the sword admiring the beauty it disappeared as a red, claw-shaped gauntlet with yellow accents and green inscriptions with two golden spikes and red scales that manifests on his arm that goes up to his elbow.
"This Sacred Gear that houses my soul is known as Boosted Gear which allows you to double your powers every ten seconds. Whether it's your physical abilities, magic or demonic power based on your desire. You will be able to surpass the powers of God for a temporary amount of time.."
Lobo stared at the gear in awe as he marveled at the creation of the insanely powerful artifacts.
"But you will also become vulnerable to the same weaknesses common to us Dragons, such as Dragon Slaying magic, swords, and curses, as if you were Dragons yourselves. Also the more continuous use of Boosted Gear's doubling abilities will continue to drain your stamina, burdening your body far more than other Sacred Gears. If you reach your limit, the Boosted Gear would enter its Burst state, leaving you vulnerable " Ddraig said.
Lobo frowned at the drawback of using the boosted gear as the gear disappeared. "So basically like a double edge sword, but the pros outweigh the cons if I train in using the gear." Lobo said as Ddraig nodded.
"I understand. I will train and harness your power and grow stronger." Lobo said as Ddraig snorted while Senjumaru closed her eyes and smiled at Lobo.
Then Lobo noticed his body was fading as If he was waking up from his mindscape.
"Well partner it seems you are waking up. If you need to talk to us just think with your mind as we are linked through it and we will talk that way." Ddraig said as Lobo nodded and closed his eyes.
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Lobo slowly opened his eyes, his vision blurry. Without moving his body, he took a moment to take in his surroundings. He was in a hospital room, with machines beeping and tubes connected to his arm.
That's when he noticed an Arachne standing by the side of his bed, checking the machines. She has the body of a young woman with short lavender hair that covers the right side of her face. She has six pupil-less, monochromatic red eyes, and sharp and pointed teeth.
Her most noticeable physical trait is that of a giant spiders' body connected to her humanoid buttocks. It is adorned with a large skull design on the back of its abdomen.
She has black carapace covering her arms from the shoulders down, and long fingers with gauntlet-like plating on her hands that end in sharpened points.
Her attire consists of a dark purple nurse uniform, and a black and gold loincloth with a slightly-frilly white trim.
Before he could say anything, he realized his throat was dry and his voice was barely a whisper. He let out a weak cough, catching the attention of Arachne, who turned to face him.
"Well, well, it looks like our hero is finally awake, My name is Rachnera i am your nurse today," Rachnera said with a smile.
Lobo tried to speak, but his voice failed him but after a couple attempts he was able to speak. "Water" he said with a hoarse voice. Rachnera immediately went to fetch him some water and his gaze followed her as she left the room.
Alone in the hospital room, Lobo took a moment to assess his situation. He couldn't remember how he had ended up here. The last thing he could recall was saving Octavia and then everything going black.
'Where am i? How long have I been unconscious?' Is Octavia okay?' Lobo ponder
Rachnera returned with a cup of water, carefully helping Lobo sit up enough to take a few sips. The cool liquid felt like a lifeline, soothing his parched throat and easing some of the discomfort he felt. "Thank you," he rasped, his voice still hoarse.
"You're welcome, Mr. Lobo," Rachnera replied kindly. "How are you feeling? Do you remember what happened?"
Lobo nods his head slowly, his mind still foggy from the haze of unconsciousness. "Yeah I remember. How long have I been here?"
The nurse frowned, checking his chart. "You've been unconscious for the past five days. The doctors were amazed that you were able to heal your wounds on your own. But it seems it took a lot out of you and your body was able to make a full recovery," she said, her voice filled with genuine relief.
"There is some clothing for you to change into while I will call master Stolas to tell him you are awake." Rachnera said as she left the room.
It took a couple of minutes but Lobo was able to take off the hospital gown and into a pair of clean clothes.
Then there was a knock on the door as Stolas entered the room with Rachnera.
"Ah Lobo, you have finally awakened my boy." Then he turns to Rachnera "I will handle it from here Rachnera thank you for getting me." Stolas said as she bows and leaves the room.
"How are you feeling my boy?" Stolas asked in a concerned tone.
Lobo managed to reply, his voice still hoarse. "A little sore, but I'll be fine."
Stolas let out a sigh of relief. "I cannot thank you enough for what you did for my daughter. You saved her from harm, and for that, I am forever in your debt."
"It's alright Stolas I'm just glad I made it in time. I wish I made those bastards suffer a little longer. Did you find out who they were?" Lobo said.
"Yes the leader you killed was a low rank devil but has ties to the underground slave market as a high profile seller. All the other demons that were with him were low rank demons." Stolas said
"Well, It seems you are well enough to be discharged. Follow me; I want to hear your story on what happened on that day," he said, gesturing for Lobo to join him.
With some effort, Lobo swung his legs over the edge of the bed and pushed himself up. Finding his footing, he followed Stolas, as the two walked through the halls. As they walked out of the medical wing, a sudden blur of pink and black collided with Lobo, nearly knocking him off balance.
Octavia hugged Lobo tightly. "I'm so glad you're awake Lobo!" she said. Lobo awkwardly patted her back, unsure on how to handle the situation.
Stolas chuckled again. "My little owlett, be more careful. Let the poor boy up," he said, amusement evident in his voice.
After a couple of minutes she finally released him, Octavia pulled Lobo up to his feet and dusted him off.
As they reached Stolas's study, Stella was standing there waiting there for them. Stella's piercing gaze met Lobo's, assessing his condition. "It's good to see you're on your feet again, Lobo," she said, a warm smile softening her features.
Then she pulled Lobo into a hug "Thank you for saving my daughter." She said as she pulled back and Stolas led them into his study.
As Stoas sat in his chair he motioned Lobo to take a seat. Stella and Octavia sat on the sofa next to the wall.
"Now Lobo tells me your story on what happened on that day, how you were able to kill that Devil and his demons." Stolas asks.
Lobo leaned back in his chair and recalled the memory "Well the last I remember was bleeding out on the ground" he recalled.
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Lobo lays on the cold ground, riddled with stab marks and a slit throat. Blood pours from his wounds, his vision blurring as he feels consciousness slipping away.
"Damn it is how I'm going to die bleeding out like some slaughtered roadkill. It seems maybe I'm not the champion ophis has chosen." But then, amidst the darkness and pain, he remembers the words of Great Red told him. "But with my blessing, you will be very hard to kill." Great Red said.
As Lobo regains his consciousness, he defies the grave wounds inflicted upon him, his determination to protect Octavia, fuelling his strength. Ignoring the pain, he musters all his willpower and forces himself to stand, his body trembling from the effort.
Lobo, struggling to see through his blurred vision, utilizes his heightened sense of smell, keenly sniffing the air in search of Octavia's unique scent. Following her trail, he moves forward, determination written across his face.
A sudden glimmer catches Lobo's eye as he discovers Octavia's bloodied scarf discarded on the ground. His eyes widen with both fear and determination as he picks up the scarf gently, gripping it tightly in his blood-stained hand.
"Oh no Octavia scarf and it has her blood on it. I must get to her quickly before something happens to her." Lobo said.
In that moment, Lobo's grimoire floats up beside him, as if sensing its master's need. The scarf vanishes into the grimoire, absorbed by its arcane power, leaving no trace.
Fueled by a newfound determination, Lobo speeds toward Octavia's whereabouts, his heart pounding in his chest.
Lobo arrives at the end of the alleyway and he witnesses a chilling sight - the devil himself, accompanied by his crew of vile demons, encircling Octavia, who trembles with fear.
"It seems like nobody will come save you Princess. Maybe I should test out the merchandise before selling her off to the others. Alright boys, wait your turn while I get first dibs." The Devil said
Lobo's heart seethes with rage, his blood boiling. He refuses to let the devil's monstrous intentions become a reality. With unwavering determination, Lobo steps forward, ready to confront the devil and his demon crew.
As if sensing Lobo's resolve, his grimoire glides to his side, its pages flipping open effortlessly. It stops at a particular spell - a potent barrier spell of protection.
His hand glows yellow as Arcane energy crackles and pulsates, surrounding Lobo's hand in an aura of raw power. As he shouts "Barrier" a yellow bubble-like barrier surrounds Octavia protecting her from the Devil.
The Devil hissed at being denied his prize as he and his minions turned around. The demons gasp as a bloody Lobo stands there.
The lead Devil stepped forward, anger twisting his features. "How are you still alive you fucking mutt?" he hissed, his voice dripping with contempt. "It doesn't matter, we will kill you for good."
With a flick of his wrist, the Devil gave the signal for his minions to attack. The demons let out a bloodcurdling roar and charged towards Lobo, their weapons aimed at Lobo.
But as they got closer, something strange happened. Lobo's pupils turned a dark shade of red, and he suddenly found himself in a state of heightened awareness. It was as if he could see everything around him in slow motion, and he could anticipate the demons' every move.
At that moment, Lobo saw 10 seconds in the future. He saw all of the demons' attack patterns, and he knew exactly how to counter them. And just as suddenly as it had come, his vision returned to normal.
With a smirk, Lobo grimoire opened and two silver sickles appeared into each of his hands. With a swift movement, he sliced through the first wave of demons, their bodies falling to the ground like broken dolls. He moved with a fluidity and grace that was almost hypnotic.
The remaining demons, realizing that they were no match for Lobo, attempted to retreat. But Lobo was not one to let his enemies escape; he pursued them through the alleyways, his sickles gleaming as he cut them down without mercy.
When the last demon had fallen, Lobo stood tall and victorious amidst the carnage. His chest heaved with exertion, and sweat dripped down his forehead, but he was exhilarated by the rush of adrenaline that coursed through his veins.
Then the devil rushed forward with a snarl, swinging its own weapon in a deadly arc.
Lobo dodged the attack with ease, his future sight allowing him to move with incredible speed and agility. As the devil's sword swung past him, Lobo quickly followed up with a slice of his own, but the devil was just as skilled and managed to block the blow.
The two opponents circled each other, their swords clashing as they fought for control. But the devil was not just relying on its physical prowess, it soon began to summon magic, hurling a fireball at Lobo.
Thinking quickly, Lobo's grimoire appeared next to him, its ancient pages fluttering in the wind. A word appeared before Lobo, and without hesitation, he spoke it aloud.
"Repulse!"
Suddenly, a shimmering shield appeared in front of Lobo, just in time to intercept the fireball. The devil was taken aback as its attack bounced off the shield and returned to it, causing it to stumble backward in surprise.
As the devil was distracted, Lobo took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack. Moving with a grace and precision that was almost inhuman, Lobo sliced through the devil's neck in one swift motion.
The devil's body fell to the ground with a thud, its head rolling off to the side. Lobo stood, panting with exertion, his sword still raised in a defensive stance.
He took a moment to catch his breath and survey the battlefield. The alleyways now littered with the bodies of the devil's minions, their black blood staining the pavement and walls.
After making sure there were no more enemies lurking in the shadows, Lobo grimoire appeared and the sickles went back into the pages. The grimoire closed itself and went back into its placeholder.
As Lobo approached Octavia he dismissed the barrier and she stood up and ran up to Lobo and hugged him.
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"And that was the last thing I remember before passing out from my injuries." Lobo said.
Stella and Octavia were shocked that he spoke with Great Red while Stolas was glad that she was able to bless Lobo with great power.
Lobo remembered about Octavia scarf and he brought his grimoire out and the pages turned and the scarf materialized into his hand. The scarf is now cleaned of blood. It also changes the color from pink with white stars to red with purple stars.
Lobo got up and he wrapped the scarf around Octavia's neck. "Here your scarf back Octavia, it seems my grimoire was able to clean it for you. I hope you don't mind the cosmetic change, " Lobo said.
Octavia's eyes widened as she felt the scarf around her neck as she rubbed her fingers through it. She smiled at him "Thank you Lobo." She said,
Lobo rubbed the back of his head bashfully as he looked at Octavia "It no problem Octavia. I know you wouldn't want to part away from the scarf." Lobo said as he went back to his seat.
Stolas and Stella smiled at the scene glad that their daughter found something special in Lobo. Then Lobo coughed to get their attention..
"After I passed out and enter my subconscious I was finally able to talk to my tenants that are in me." Lobo began, The Goetia tilted their heads, trying to comprehend what he was talking about.
Seeing their confusion, "Instead of telling you, how about I show y'all?" he suggested. With a swift motion, he raised his right arm, and a blinding green light erupted from it.
Startled, the Goetia covered their eyes, struggling to shield themselves from the intense brightness. And just as suddenly, the light dimmed, revealing a shocking sight.
"Sorry about that, I didn't know it would do that." Lobo said
Stolas and the other goetia were amazed to see a red clawed gauntlet adorning Lobo's arm. They instantly recognized what it meant - Lobo had acquired a sacred gear.
As they tried to regain their composure, a voice spoke through the gauntlet. "Well, partner, it seems that you wasted no time in showing us off," the gruff voice said. Lobo bowed his head respectfully,
"Yeah sorry about just wanting to show them something incredible." Lobo said
The gauntlet spoke again "My name is Ddraig the Red Dragon Emperor and partner to Lobo." Stunned, Stolas, Stella and Octavia were shocked that one of the Heavenly Dragons residing within a Longinus sacred gear. Lobo dismissed the boosted gear.
Then Lobo summoned a katana with a golden hexagonal handguard and green detailing along the handle. It comes sheathed in its matching hardwood saya.
"This is my second gear. Her name is Kyoka Suigetsu and she is the spirit that resides in this sword that will lend me her power of hypnosis." Lobo said as he dismissed Kyoka.
"Stolas I was wondering if you know anybody that will train me to get stronger so I can be ready for my goals," Lobo asked.
"Well luckily for you while you were unconscious Lucifer had the meeting with the higher ups and he wanted to test you out and see where powers lay at. He asks for one of the sins to test you against their peerage and they agree. I will call him and schedule a meeting for the test." Stolas said as he leaned back in his chair
"Thank you, Stolas." Lobo said his gratitude was evident on his face. Suddenly, Lobo's stomach let out a loud growl, causing everyone in the room to stifle a laugh. Lobo's face turned crimson with embarrassment. "Not again," he muttered, feeling his cheeks burn with humiliation.
"I think it's time we fill that empty stomach of yours," Octavia said, standing up giggling. "Come on, I'll take you to the kitchen and ask the chef to cook you a meal." Octavia said as got up and walked Lobo to the kitchen.
Stolas and Stella stay behind, watching Octavia, walking down to the kitchen with Lobo. Octavia's small, delicate hand was wrapped firmly around Lobo's paw as she led him towards the kitchen. Stella couldn't help but sigh at the sight, her thoughts consumed with guilt and regret.
"What's wrong, Stella?" Stolas asked, sensing Stella's troubled expression. Stella hesitated for a moment before answering, not wanting to burden him with her worries.
"I think...I may have been too harsh on Lobo," she confessed, her voice quiet. Stolas raised an eyebrow, urging her to continue. "I judged him based on his appearance and tried to turn him away when he first showed up at our doorstep. But...now I can see that he has a kind heart, especially towards Octavia."
Stolas nodded understandingly and placed a comforting hand on Stella's shoulder. "You were only trying to protect our daughter, Stella. But perhaps it would do us good to give Lobo a chance, especially since he has proven himself to be a kinder soul for what he did for Octavia."
Stella couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt at Stolas' words. She had almost missed the opportunity to get to know Lobo and see the kindness within him. She smiled weakly and nodded in agreement, grateful for Stolas' understanding and support.
"Perhaps you're right, Stolas," she admitted, finally feeling a sense of relief. 'If Lobo makes Octavia happy and helps her break out of her shell, then I won't feel guilty for trying to turn him away.'
Stolas gave her a gentle squeeze before standing up and offering her his hand. "Then let us follow them to the kitchen and see if Gordon can whip us up some of his specialties," Stolas said as they followed their daughter and Lobo to the kitchen.
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(1 week later)
Beep - Beep - Beep
The irritating sound of Lobo's alarm blared through the room, jolting him out of his peaceful slumber. With a groan, his furred limb reached out blindly to silence the noise, fumbling for the off button on the clock until the room was filled with blessed silence once more.
Lobo rubbed the sleepiness from his eyes, he swung his legs over the side of the bed and sat up, stretching his arms above his head as he yawned. He heard the cracks and let out a satisfied breath before getting up and out of his resting place.
The early morning sunlight filtered in through his window, casting a warm glow over the room and stirring him from his drowsiness.
With a deep breath, Lobo padded across the room to the bathroom, where he flicked on the light and he undressed and turned on the shower and got in, letting the hot water cascade over him and wash away the remnants of sleep that clung to his skin. As he lathered up with his favorite soap, Turns out having fur made cleaning a nightmare.
An hour later and he was both clean and dry with a new pair of black boxers on.
He moved around his bed, which was in the center of his room, and went to the closet by the bathroom door.
Going in and coming out moments later, he put his clothes on his bed before dressing himself.
When he was done, he was wearing a pair of black jeans, a white dress t-shirt with black leather jacket on top of his shirt. And his satchel tied against his waist with his grimoire safely tucked inside.
Then a knock at his door alerted him as he went to the door he was greeted by Stolas.
"Morning Lobo, are you ready for your test today?" Stolas asks.
Lobo nodded and Stolas used his Grimoire and teleported both him and Lobo to the testing area.
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As the two arrive they are greeted by Lucifer and the other 6 Devil Princes.
"Ah Stolas you finally and you brought the puppy here. Good now let's get going. Lobo, I want you to meet the other Sins." Lucifer said as the other Sins came up and introduced themselves.
The first one up was a handsome man who seems to be in his early 20's. He has shoulder length crimson hair and blue eyes. He is wearing a white button up shirt, white vest, white jacket with blue and yellow accents. He also wears white trousers with blue and yellow accents with knee high blue and yellow boots.
"Greeting Lobo my name is Sirzechs Gremory the Sin of Wrath. It is a pleasure to meet you." Sirzechs said.
Then a tall, fox-like demon with insect-like features, such as multiple arms, a pair of antennae attached to her ears, and a small pair of insect wings. She has yellow and pink-striped fur, and black markings that give a dripping appearance down her four arms and digitigrade legs.
Her hair and tail seem to be made of either honey or lava lamp fluid and glows bright pink, blue and orange, with her stomach also being a lava lamp. She has a pink stripe on her head.
Her outfit consists of a black choker around her neck, a pink off-the-shoulder crop-top with a heart-shaped cutout and white markings turning into a paw with claws underneath, a black low-cut bra, and a pair of light pink short-shorts with trim the same color as her top.
"Hey, the name is Beelzebub, Sin of Gluttony. Hope to get to know you better, big guy." She said as she was back in line.
The next Sin is a rotund demon with four arms who resembles a jester. He has neon green eyes with what appears to be an eye mask and sharp neon green teeth with a tongue that's forked and purple with at least three dark yellow stripes inside his mouth.
He wears a three-eared neon green and dark green jester cap with small dollar signs at the ends and a black area at the front resembling a crown. He wears a jester's collar colored half-dark green and half-neon green with yellow trim at the bottom and has black diamonds.
His jester attire has two layers of differing colors, with the first being dark green and the second being black, with both having yellow trim and bells at the bottoms and neon green diamonds around them. The sleeves fit into his gloves and are asymmetric, one on each side being dark green and black while the other has white and pale blue stripes.
He wears asymmetric gloves. Two are colored black, and two are colored white, all with yellow trim at the bottoms. He also wears white and pale blue striped pants with black jester shoes with white bells. He carries a yellow cane topped with a large dollar sign.
"The name Mammon Sin of Greed luckily my best friend Lucifer here paid me to come look at the shitty newcomer." Mammon said and went back in line.
The next Sin stepped up is a large, vibrantly-colored, burly, and muscular demon of a staggering posture. He has long arms and digitigrade legs, a broad upper chest and narrow waist, and a tuft of cyan rooster-like tail feathers that have three sickle tail feathers colored red, black, and ivory-white.
His head is colored dark blue with red and white head feathers sticking out from a tuft on his head, and he has large feathers running to his chest. He has glowing neon green eyes and a mouth on his main head. He has a thick mane of cyan hair, in which there are two additional faces of a ram and a bull on the right and left sides, respectively.
He wears a navy-blue vest with two pairs of glowing white stripes on the upper half and a red undershirt with blue cuffs that have red heart-shaped cufflinks. He wears a top-hat on his primary head. On his legs are jagged, high-heeled shoes that have red-colored tips.
"Hey big boy the name Asmodeus the Sin of Lust can't wait to see what you have in store for us." Asmodeus said
The next person to step up is a beautiful woman looking in her late teens with black hair, tied into twin tails and blue eyes. Her outfit is composed of an off-the-shoulders garment that extends to her mid-thighs and ends up as a skirt. It is pink with black trimmings and a few touches of yellow. Her hat is pointed, like Magician Girl's, except it is white, along with pink rings and a pink spiral on one side.
She wears boots reaching halfway up her thighs, and her wand, which is blue, has a spiral which is similar to the one on her hat, except that it is yellow. She wears optional pink and white clothes. She has faint pink markings on her cheeks.
"Hi my name is Serafall Sitri the Sin of Envy, also part time Magical Girl. Nice to meet you Lobo" Serafall said as she did a magical girl pose.
Then final member of the Sins came up she has a semi-animalistic appearance, with goat ears, light-tan skin, short white hair with a butt-length rat-tail, two green-and-yellow horns going straight up on her forehead, and a huge black-and-yellow striped tail ending in a three-fingered purple claw at the end.
Her claw is prehensile and can be used as well as her hands. True to her name, she casually wears a big white long-sleeved shirt buttoned only at the navel, white thong panties, white slouch-socks, and a pair of white earrings.
She has a white rose shaped tattoo between the top of her breasts, also has a black or gray bow-ribbon tied around her neck along with a little bell. She has three black straps around the uppermost portion of her thighs and a single black strap around the uppermost portion of her arms.
'Yawn' "Hey the name Belphegor nice to meet 'Yawn' you. Can I go back to sleep now?" Belphegor said lazily Serafall giggled at her friend's laziness.
Then Lucifer spoke up "Alright Lobo Today, we shall test your powers and see where you stand in our ranking system. Think of it like a Caste System: you have Low-Class, Mid-Class, High-Class, and then Ultimate-Class."
"Today you will be facing Sirzechs peerage and he will gouge out your power and abilities." Lucifer said.
"Alright Sirzechs, you will watch his performance and I want a detailed report on what you find out. Got some matters to attend to." Lucifer said as he disappeared as did Asmodeus and Mammon as they have business in their ring to attend to.
Sirzechs motion Lobo and Stolas to follow him as Belphegor, Serafall and Beelzebub walked with Sirzechs as they wanted to watch his match today.
Lobo turned to Stolas "Hey um Stolas What is a peerage?"
Stolas smiled and replied, "A peerage is a group of reincarnated devils who serve under a powerful master. The Evil Pieces, also known as the Devil's Pieces are a set of 15 chess pieces given to High-class Devils to increase their ranks by reincarnating other beings into Devils. Created by Ajuka Astaroth who is the Chief Advisor for the Technology Department and the creator of the Evil Pieces system and the Rating Game."
Lobo eyes widen at that information. A devil created such a complexity of technology. To be able to reincarnate beings into Devils.
"The Evil Pieces were created by Ajuka Astaroth sometime during the 16th century using the crystals available in the Agreas Island to help replenish the number of Devils after the Great War which had caused the death of countless Devils. While many Devils were able to adapt to the Evil Pieces, the Old Satan Faction rejected the usage of the Evil Pieces, believing them to be a disgrace to Devils for reincarnating Humans and other races into Devils. The creation of the Evil Pieces eventually led to the creation of the Rating Game." Stolas said.
"Evil Pieces are commonly given to Pure-blooded High-class Devils, so that they can gather servants of their own. Reincarnated Devils are also given the chance to receive Evil Pieces should they rise in rank and become a High-class or Ultimate-class Devil. When a Devil receives the right to obtain the Evil Pieces they are required to go to the Astaroth territory and touch a monument which functions as a replacement King Piece to register themselves as King. A Devil who declines Evil Pieces can apply for them later."
"How much do you know about chess Lobo" Stolas asked
"Not that much, I never got interested in them in my old life." Lobo responded.
"Well Based on the game of chess, there are a total of 15 pieces (1 Queen , 2 Rooks , 2 Bishops , 2 Knights , and 8 Pawns ) that are given to High-class Devils (King ) with a peerage. These pieces are used to reincarnate other beings into Devils and become servants of the High-class Devil. The reincarnation abilities of the Evil Pieces, however, are not absolute as they cannot reincarnate Gods or Buddhas into Devils even with a Mutation Piece. The recipients they're used to still retain features and abilities exclusive from their previous race. The Evil Pieces can reincarnate those who died recently, or anyone still living who chooses to be reincarnated willingly."
"The strengths, talents, and skills of the being to be reincarnated plays a large role in determining how many pieces will be used for reincarnation. Different Evil Pieces cannot be used together. Evil Pieces can also be exchanged between high-class Devils with peerages."
Then Stolas pulls out a case and inside were chess pieces with the king piece missing.
"Queens are worth 9 Pawns. Queens possess all the characteristics of Rooks, Knights, and Bishops, making them the most balanced piece as well as the most powerful. Within individual peerages, Queens typically act as their master's second-in-command, overseeing the rest of the peerage."
"Rooks are worth 5 Pawns. Rooks gain superhuman strength, leading to high offense and defense. However, they are not very quick, and can get beaten easily by a high-speed opponent."
"Bishops are worth 3 Pawns. Bishops gain enhanced demonic power and magical abilities which they can use to conjure up a multitude of spells (offensive, healing, etc.). However, more powerful spells consume most of their demonic and magical powers, which takes a long time to regain, forcing them to use their power carefully or risk becoming vulnerable to physical attacks."
"Knights are worth 3 Pawns. Knights gain increased speed and mobility, enabling them to perform high-speed attacks and maneuvers. However, their main weakness is their low defense, making them vulnerable to powerful attacks if they are not careful. Another weakness among knights are their legs; if their legs are injured, their mobility is greatly reduced."
"Pawns are worth 1 Pawn each. The traits of Pawns is the ability to promote into a Queen, Rook, Knight, or Bishop in enemy territory or with the permission of their King." Stolas said as he put away the case.
Lobo looked amazed at such a complex creation.
As the group made it to the end of the hallway Sirzechs opened the door and the group entered the room. Lobo looked around in awe as it resembled a coliseum and floor made of marble. The women giggled at Lobo's reaction as he blushed.
Then Sirzechs snapped his fingers as 8 red sigils glowed on the floor and then 8 figures appeared from the crest.A unknown creature, 2 women, 4 men and a giant Sea Serpentine.
"Lobo, i want to introduce my peerage as they will test your abilities and powers." Sirzechs said.
He points to the Silver haired maid. "This is my Queen Grayfia Lucifuge"
Grayfia is a beautiful young woman with a voluptuous body, appearing to be in her early twenties with back-length silver hair that features a long braid on each side with small blue bows at the ends, while the rest is let down which ends in twin braids and red eyes. Her outfit is a black shirt with golden-caramel accents at the edges of the shirt and spread horizontally near the bottom, with two light golden trims going down the shirt; and the shirt splits slightly above her stomach, exposing her midriff. Around her neck and shoulders is a long, cyan scarf made from light material that reaches her hips. Her jeans are blue, with a white outline at the top.
"How do you do, Sir Lobo? I'm a maid that serves the House of Gremory. My name is Grayfia. Pleased to make your acquaintance." She said as she bows.
Then he gestured to an orange-haired man. "This is my 1st Rook Surtr Second, the clone of the original Surtr."
Surtr is a large man who appears to be in his mid-thirties and is about two meters tall with orange hair that is spiked up. His body has a large muscular build and is only wearing pants as his chest is bare.
"Now, it's my turn! I am one of the [Rook] of boss Sirzechs! Surtr Second-sama! Now, fight me! Kneel before me! As if! Hahahahahaha!" Surtr yelled out before screaming in pain as Grayfia reached up and twisted his ear.
"Please retain yourself Surtr as you are embarrassing us in front of guests or I will punish you." Grayfia said as Surtr tried to get out of her grip.
"Yes ok I will behave. Can you please let go of my ear." Surtr begged as Grayfia let go.
'Cough' Then he points to the Sea Serpentine "Moving on, this is my second Rook Bahamut."
Bahamut is a Black sea serpentine with sleek black scales covering its body. Its long wings are expansive with sharp claws. Its eyes are piercing yellow.
"Greeting Lobo, it is an honor to meet you." Bahamut said
Then Sirzechs pointed to the second man next Surtr "This is my only Bishop MacGregor Mathers".
MacGregor's appearance is that of a skinny man in his late twenties with sharp eyes and long and slightly wavy hair which is a mixture of black and blond. He is wearing a crimson robe with a distinguished design.
"Greeting Lobo if you have questions about anything I'm the guy you can come to." MacGregor said.
Then the next one is a stoic woman with pinkish blonde hair. "This is first of my Knights Souji Okita"
Souji Okita is a young woman with medium length, pinkish blond hair and yellow eyes. She has a slender, voluptuous figure and her outfit is a teal haori and hakama uniform of the Shinsengumi and black knee length boots.
She doesn't say anything as she looks at Lobo then bows at him without saying and stands next to Grayfia.
Then points to a male japanese samurai "This is my second Knight Isshin Ashina."
Isshin takes the form of a frail old man but tall for his age and sunken eyes. He has a small tuft of spiky gray hair on the very top of his head, thick eyebrows and a goatee. His attire consists of a blue haori and blue hakama uniform.
"Hmm you remind me of the ninja Sekiro 'One-armed Wolf' that killed me. Hah, maybe you have his skills, Ookami 'Wolf'." Isshin said.
He then points to a yellow hair male. "This is my Pawn Beowulf"
Beowulf is a tall male with blonde slick back hair with a scarred face, He is wearing a black button up shirt, black vest, a black coat, which appears to be made of a sleek, possibly leather material. The coat seems to be well-fitted and stylish, with possibly a tailored or structured design. He has on black trousers and black loafers.
"Finally! A Worthy Opponent! Our Battle Will Be Legendary Lobo!" Beowulf shouts before his ears are twisted by Grayfia as she scolds him.
"Finally my last piece Enku." He said as Enku bows.
At a height of about two meters, Enku has a body resembling that of a horse or deer, but with red scales instead of fur. His face resembles that of a red Asian Dragon with horns.
"Greetings Lobo." Enku said
Then Sirzechs peerage moved behind their King as Sirzechs looked at Lobo and motion hints to come closer.
"Alright Lobo first thing first I want you to channel your energy and let see where you stand. Understand." Sirzechs said.
Lobo nodded and then sat cross-legged on the floor, his eyes closed in deep concentration. He was focused on one thing and one thing only – channeling his energy and bringing out his true inner strength. His muscles tensed as he began to clear his mind and visualize the energy flowing through his body.
At first, Lobo didn't feel anything. He gritted his teeth in frustration and tried to push harder, to concentrate even deeper.
And then, it happened. Lobo felt a surge of energy coursing through his body, like a rushing river flowing through him. He gasped in surprise as a purplish-red aura that seemed to pulsate with power.
Lobo drew in a deep breath and began to focus his energy, pulling more and more from the depths of his being. As he did, the aura around him grew brighter and stronger. It radiated out from his body, creating a forcefield of energy that pushed and pulsed against his surroundings.
The group were caught off guard by the sudden burst of energy. They stumbled and fell to the ground, unable to withstand the power emanating from Lobo. Some even gasped for air, as if the energy was suffocating them. They felt like they were in the presence of the Great Red and Ophis.
Lobo continued to channel and concentrate, his body now covered in the purplish-red aura. The force around him intensified, causing the walls of the colosseum to shake and crumble. The ground beneath him cracked as the energy surged through him, reaching its peak.
Suddenly Lobo cut off the connection. The aura dissipated and the forcefield disappeared, leaving the colosseum in shambles and the other students on the ground. Lobo panted and collapsed to his side, gasping for air and feeling the exhaustion wash over him.
He had done it. He had successfully channeled his energy and unleashed it in a powerful burst. But he also realized that it took a great toll on his body, one that he was not used to. As he lay on the ground, he could feel his muscles tremble and his bones ache from the strain.
"Ugh that took a lot out of me." Lobo said as he rested for a minute before his healing factor kicked in then his body restored its loss of energy. He got back up then he looked around the colosseum.
"Oops it seems that i overdid it, sorry." He said as he rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. The group got their bearings and stood back up.
Then the colosseum began repairing itself.
"Well it seems you're gonna have to train on your control that energy was on the level of an ultimate. But now you will face my peerage. First you will face my Pawns, then my Knights, then my Bishops and finally the Rooks.
Lobo nods his head as everyone disappears to the stand except for the Pawns. Grayfia stood in as the referee for the matches.
She raised her hand then looked at her fellow pieces then to Lobo "Begin" she said as she brought her hand down then stood back and watched the match.
Sweat dripped down Lobo's face as he faced his two opponents, Beowulf and Enku, in a fierce 1v2 battle. He could feel the weight of their gaze upon him, a mix of aggression and determination in their eyes. But Lobo was not going to back down, he was a fighter and he would not give up easily.
Beowulf launched himself at Lobo with a powerful punch. Lobo managed to block the blow but the force was enough to rattle his bones. He countered with a kick to Beowulf's stomach, but the seasoned warrior managed to dodge it and delivered a swift knee to Lobo's side. Lobo winced in pain as he felt the impact of Beowulf's blow. He knew he couldn't let himself get hit like that again.
As Lobo and Beowulf exchanged punches, Enku circled around them, looking for an opening to attack. Lobo could feel the presence of Enku. He had to stay focused, he couldn't afford to let his guard down for a second.
Beowulf's assault was relentless, each punch felt like a hammer hitting Lobo's body. He could feel himself getting weaker, but he refused to give up. He had to find a way to defeat his opponents. And then he felt it, a sharp pain in his side as Enku bull rushed him, its powerful horns digging into his flesh. Lobo gripped his side, trying to ignore the pain as he frantically searched for a strategy to turn the tables.
And then it hit him. He had an idea. Lobo engaged Beowulf in combat once again, waiting for Enku to come charging at him. As the beast came closer, Lobo waited for the right moment and then with all his strength, he jumped over Enku and struck Beowulf with a powerful blow, sending the two crashing to the ground in a daze from the friendly fire.
Lobo wasted no time and as his grimoire rushed to his side, the book flipped through the pages, his mind racing as he looked for the right spells to defeat his opponents. And then he found it, the spells that would incapacitate them.
He called out "Entanglement!", and suddenly vines began to grow from the ground, wrapping around Beowulf and Enku, trapping them in place.
But Lobo knew that wouldn't be enough. He needed to make sure they couldn't break free. He called out "Aguamenti!", and water rushed down from the air, drenching Beowulf and Enku in water. The two struggled to break free, but the vines and water held them in place.
Lobo's hands began to crackle with electricity as he channeled his remaining energy. He called out "Lightning Bolt!", and a ball of lightning shot out from his hands, striking Beowulf and Enku with a powerful jolt. The two let out agonizing screams as they were electrocuted, their bodies convulsing from the shock. And then, they passed out, defeated by Lobo's cunning strategy.
Lobo stood there, panting and exhausted, but also victorious. He had overcome the odds and emerged victorious in a 1v2 battle.
"Lobo is the Winner." Grayfia said as Enku and Beowulf were teleported to the medical room to rest and heal their injuries.
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Stolas watched the match with a keen eye, analyzing the combatants' every move. He observed as Lobo fought valiantly against the overwhelming strength and ferocity of Beowulf and Enku, his eyes narrowing as he noted the desperate look in Lobo's eyes as he struggled to keep up with the two beasts.
Sirzechs leaned forward in his seat, his expression of anticipation. He could see that Lobo was starting to falter under the relentless attacks of his Pawns, and he knew that if something didn't change soon, Lobo would be defeated.
Beelzebub chuckled as she watched Lobo dodge and weave his way through the onslaught of attacks. "I must say, Lobo is quite entertaining to watch," Beelzebub remarked with a sly grin. "But it seems he's finding it difficult to keep up with Beowulf and Enku's combined strength."
Belphegor lazily lounged in her seat, her eyes glinting with amusement as she watched the intense battle unfold. "I have to admit, I didn't think Lobo stood a chance against those two," Belphegor mused. "But it seems he's holding his own, for now at least."
"Lobo may be struggling," Serafall said, "but he's not one to give up easily. I have faith that he'll find a way to turn the tide in his favor."
As the match went on, the four Sins and Stolas watched with bated breath, their eyes widening as Lobo suddenly leaped over Enku's head, catching the pawn off guard. In a split second, Enku crashed into Beowulf, sending both of them tumbling to the ground in a tangle of limbs.
Stolas grinned in approval, his eyes sparkling with pride at Lobo's unexpected display of skill.
Sirzechs nodded his head and watched as Lobo seized the opportunity to turn the tables on his opponents. "He was able to utilize the fact that Enku will attack him from behind and lure Enku into a false sense and crashed into Beowulf as Enku didn't expect Lobo to jump."
Beelzebub raised an eyebrow in surprise, impressed by Lobo's sudden change in fortune. "I have to hand it to Lobo," she said with a grin. "He certainly knows how to keep things interesting."
Belphegor nodded in agreement, a lazy smile on her face. "Looks like Lobo isn't going down without a fight," she remarked. "I like his style."
Serfall's eyes gleamed with admiration as she watched Lobo unleash a flurry of spells against his adversaries. "He's a force to be reckoned with," she murmured, her voice filled with respect. "He's not just a fighter, he's a strategist as well."
And as the battle reached its climax, Lobo unleashed a combination of spells that left Beowulf and Enku reeling in electricity, effectively knocking them out.
Sirzechs then looked at his two knights as they nodded and teleported to the ground.
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Lobo knew he was in for a tough fight as he saw his two opponents, both skilled swordsmen, standing in front of him. His Grimoire came to his side and then the book opened, turning the pages and then his eyes locked onto the page it stopped and he said the word 'Enma'.
A purple katana appeared and Lobo unsheathed the katana from its scabbard, admiring the sword.
As Lobo readied himself, Isshin spoke to Okita, "May I have the first fight?" Isshin said as Okita looked at him then nodded her head in approval as she stepped back.
Grayfia raised her hand then looked at her fellow pieces then to Lobo "Begin" she said as she brought her hand down then stood back and watched the match.
Isshin stepped forward, a sly smile on his face, "Hesitation is Defeat Lobo." Without warning, Isshin launched himself towards Lobo, moving with lightning speed. Lobo barely had time to react as Isshin's sword sliced through the air, his strikes coming one after another. Lobo tried to block but most of the strikes landed on his body, carving through his flesh.
But Lobo was not one to give up easily as Isshin said Hesitation Is Defeat. He knew that if he could deflect Isshin's strikes, he would be able to turn the tables. With a calm mind, Lobo met Isshin's strikes with his own. Their blades sparked as they clashed, and Lobo could sense the familiarity between them.
Suddenly, Isshin was about to thrust his sword at Lobo. But before he could do so, Lobo's reflexes kicked in and he stomped down on Isshin's blade, pushing him back. Isshin laughed, "I knew you reminded me of Sekiro, Lobo come and show me more," and continued to attack Lobo with his sword.
But Lobo was now able to time his deflections perfectly, and he saw an opportunity. When Isshin raised his sword above his head, Lobo was able to deflect his sword back and stab Isshin. As Lobo pulled out his sword, Isshin stomped the ground, unleashing a powerful force that pushed Lobo back.
Undeterred, Isshin pulled out a spear "How my blood boiled." He then began to attack Lobo with both his sword and spear. The fight intensified as they both displayed their incredible swordsmanship.
But just when Lobo thought the fight was going to be over, Isshin pulled out a gun and shot him. Lobo barely had time to dodge the bullet, and Isshin took advantage of the opening. He went for the final blow, but Lobo managed to get another stab at him.
Just then, Isshin jumped into the air, and his spear emitted a bright light, crackling with electricity. He aimed at Lobo and sent the spear shooting towards him. Lobo was electrocuted, and his body writhed in pain. But at that moment, Lobo came up with a plan.
As Isshin prepared for another lightning attack, Lobo waited for the right moment. And when Isshin leaped into the air and swung his lightning at him, Lobo caught the lightning on his sword and reversed it towards Isshin. The old man was shocked by the attack and Lobo went for the final blow. But Lobo was ready for him this time, and he knocked Isshin out with a powerful strike.
Isshin smiled at the exhilarating battle before teleported to the medical room.
Lobo fell to his knees and panted as his wounds heal themselves and he can feel his energy slowly recharging. Then he got up and looked at his other opponent as she made her way to him.
Okita, who had been watching from a distance approached Lobo, impressed by his skills. As they faced each other once again, their eyes locked in determination. Lobo held Enma tightly, ready to defend himself from Okita's swift attacks.
The two charged towards each other, their swords meeting in a loud clash. The sound echoed throughout the Colosseum as they both went on the offensive, their swords dancing in a deadly rhythm. With every strike, the ground shook, and the air filled with the scent of blood.
Both Lobo and Okita were covered in cuts, but they continued to fight, their determination fueling their movements. Suddenly, Okita doubled over, coughing up blood.
Lobo stopped his attack, worried about his opponent, "Hey Okita are you alright." she looked at him as she wiped the blood from her mouth "Im fine, sorry." Okita apologized and Lobo saw her getting up and charging at him with even greater speed.
Then Okita's sword glowed with a white aura as she chanted, 'First step: beyond sound, Second step: limitless, Third Step: Suppressing blade! Mumyou Sandan-Zuki!' She disappeared, leaving Lobo confused. Suddenly, he felt an excruciating pain in his body as Okita reappeared, wiping blood from her sword.
Lobo fell to his knees as the cut on his chest sputtered with blood as he sat there thinking up a way to defeat her. Then he had an idea.
Lobo regeneration kicked in and stood up, his grimoire emerging from his body. He recited the words, 'Wado Ichimonji' and 'Sandai Kitetsu,' and two katanas materialized from the book. Lobo placed Wado Ichimonji in his mouth, grabbed one in each hand and began attacking Okita with full force.
Okita struggled to keep up with his attack, but Lobo was relentless. He kicked her away and held his two swords at an angle, rotating them rapidly and sprinting towards her. With one swift motion, he sliced through her with full speed and power, shouting 'Three Swords Style Secret Technique: Three Thousand Worlds!'
As Okita fell to the ground, her body unable to withstand the attack, she looked up at Lobo, who had a small smile on his face. Despite being defeated, she couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for her opponent's strength and skill. She smiled before passing out as she was teleported to the medical room.
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They group heard Isshin requested that he fight first, and Okita had silently agreed. At first, it seemed as though Isshin had the upper hand, his swift and precise strikes keeping Lobo on the defensive.
As the match continued, it quickly became clear that Lobo was struggling against the sword saint. Isshin's movements were precise and calculated, and it seemed like Lobo was unable to keep up with his lightning-fast strikes.
Sirzechs shook his head "It seems like Lobo may have met his match. He's not faring well against Isshin at all," he said with a sigh.
Stolad nodded in agreement. "Yes, but let's not count him out just yet. Lobo may still surprise us," he said optimistically
But as the match progressed, they noticed a shift in the tide. Lobo's movements became more fluid and calculated, and he started to deflect Isshin's attacks with ease.
"Looks like Lobo's getting the hang of it," Sirzechs observed, a smirk playing across his lips.
Beelzebub nodded in agreement, her tail wagging as she ate some food "He's definitely holding his own now. This match might not be as one-sided as we thought."
Belphegor let out a lazy yawn. "I was starting to get bored, but it looks like things are about to pick up."
Serfall watched the match with keen interest. "It's impressive to see Lobo adapt and overcome Isshin's formidable skills. He's definitely a force to be reckoned with."
The group couldn't tear their eyes away from the intense display of combat prowess. Lobo and Isshin clashed with ferocious determination, each refusing to give an inch.
As the battle raged on, just when it seemed like Isshin might gain the upper hand once more, Lobo surprised everyone by landing a devastating strike, causing a collective gasp from the onlookers.
"Whoa, did you see that?" Beelzebub exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Lobo's not backing down at all! He might actually have a shot at this."
Isshin, undeterred by the blow, drew his spear with lightning speed, adding a new layer of complexity to the duel. The group watched in awe as the duel intensified, the clash of steel and lightning creating a spectacle like no other.
"It's like a dance of destruction," Beelzebub mused, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Indeed," Sirzechs agreed, a smile of admiration gracing his features. "Isshin's lightning fast attacks are formidable, but Lobo is holding his own admirably."
As the battle reached its climax, Isshin launched himself into the air, his spear crackling with deadly lightning. In a daring move, Lobo caught the lightning with his bare hands, channeling it back at Isshin with stunning precision.
"This is the most intense match I've seen in years," exclaimed Beelzebub, her food forgotten as she watched the battle unfold.
Belphegor sat up, suddenly interested in the match. "You're right. It seems like Lobo might just have a chance," she said, a hint of excitement in his voice.
They watched as the tables turned once again. Lobo launched a relentless assault, and finally, with a resounding strike, he emerged victorious.
"Looks like Lobo truly is a force to be reckoned with," Stolas remarked, his eyes shining with pride.
Then the next match up began as Lobo and Okita faced each other with their swords drawn. Then two met in the middle as their swords clashed with one of another. As the battle continued, Okita suddenly doubled over and coughed up blood, her strength visibly waning.
Beelzebub, Belphegor, and Serfall couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for the swordswoman. Sirzechs, however, was reminded of the day he had reincarnated her, when she was sickly.
Despite her injuries, Okita's resolve only seemed to grow stronger. She attacked Lobo with even greater ferocity, her blades slashing through the air with deadly precision. Lobo, struggling to keep up with her newfound speed, began to falter under the onslaught of her relentless assault.
Suddenly, Okita's blade began to glow a brilliant white, and she chanted an incantation "'First step: beyond sound, Second step: limitless, Third Step: Suppressing blade! Mumyou Sandan-Zuki!" In an instant, she disappeared from her position, only to reappear behind Lobo. The group watched as Lobo's body was cut in multiple places, and he fell to his knees, blood sputtering from his wounds.
"It seems like Lobo may have met his match. He's not faring well against Okita and it seems like his test stops here," Sirzechs said with a sigh.
But then, to their surprise, Lobo rose to his feet once more as his wounds healed. His grimoire opened, and two swords emerged and he put one blade in his mouth and gripped one blade in each hand and began to attack Okita, who was now on the defensive.
"Wow, I have never seen that type of sword style. I wonder how he came up with that in the middle of a fight." Serafall said
Okita struggled to keep up with Lobo's ferocious onslaught, dodging and parrying his attacks with all her skill and agility. But as the battle raged on, Lobo kicked Okita away and prepared his final attack. He held two of his swords at an angle against each other, rotating them rapidly as he ran towards her, creating a deadly momentum.
With a scream, Lobo sliced through Okita with lightning speed and full power, sending her flying backward. The match was over, and Lobo emerged as the victor.
However, the sight that followed brought an unexpected smile to their faces. Okita, the stoic warrior, couldn't help but break into a rare, genuine smile as she got back up on her feet.
"Oh my Satan she is smiling. I've never seen her smile like that before, it looks so cute" Serafall shouted in glee.
Bee and Belph nodded in agreement as they believed Okita would never smile again but Lobo was able to make her smile.
Sirzechs, watching her, felt a warmth in his chest that he hadn't expected. He knew that his rejection had hurted the swordswoman and he was partly responsible for her closing her heart to others. But it seemed that Lobo was able to chip away at the cold walls that Okita put up.
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As Lobo rested up before his next match up began he saw MacGregor appear. Then he got up and approached him. Grayfia appeared again and raised her hand then looked at her fellow piece then to Lobo.
"Begin" she said as she brought her hand down then stood back and watched the match.
MacGregor raised his staff and cast a spell at Lobo and Lobo realized that this would be a magic fight. Lobo summoned his grimoire and began countering MacGregor's attack with one of his own. The two spells collided with each other, creating a powerful explosion that shook the ground beneath them.
The two magicians continued to exchange spells, each one more powerful than the last. Lobo noticed that his spells weren't affecting MacGregor as much as he had hoped. He soon realized that MacGregor had enchanted himself with powerful protective spells.
"Dammit it seems that I'm really out classed here." Lobo said as he was determined to defeat MacGregor.
Then his grimoire came to his side as he spoke the words "Demon Slayer Sword". Suddenly, a massive greatsword emerged from the book. The blade was covered in dirt and scuff marks, but it was clear that this was no ordinary sword.
As Lobo looked at the sword, a description appeared next to the sword. It read 'The sword is capable of cutting magic with its edges and reflecting them with its flat. However, when it is used to cut anything else, it would be reduced to a blunt sword that uses blunt trauma to cause damage to the opponent.'
As MacGregor took advantage of Lobo's stunned state and launched an explosive spell, Lobo quickly brought up his sword to block it. Much to both of their surprises, the sword dissipated the spell. Then Lobo hounded on him as he speed blitzed MacGregor
As he hit him with the Demon Slayer Sword MacGregor noticed that his mana reserve was depleted by the sword.
"It seems that the sword is anti-magic. No matter what spell I use the sword will negate it and If I was to be struck by it will deplete my reserve." MacGregor said.
Then to everyone's surprise he raises his arms and looks towards Grayfia "I forfeit." he said. Grayfia acknowledged him and teleported him out of the floor and into the stands.
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The group watches the two begin to exchange spells, each trying to gain the upper hand.
"Who do you think will win?" Serafall mused, her eyes fixed on the match. "Lobo's spells are certainly impressive, but MacGregor seems to have an answer for everything he throws at him."
Sirzechs nodded in agreement. "Indeed, it's a close match. But I have a feeling that Lobo might just have a few tricks up his sleeve that we haven't seen yet."
Beelzebub let out a low whistle as she watched MacGregor effortlessly deflect Lobo's spells. "I must say, I'm quite impressed with MacGregor's skill. It's no wonder he's the only bishop in your peerage Sirzechs."
Belphegor stifled a yawn, but her eyes remained glued to the match. "I'm not so sure. Lobo may be struggling at the moment, but I have a feeling he's just biding his time. He always seems to have a plan."
As the battle continued, the onlookers grew increasingly concerned as Lobo's spells seemed to have little effect on MacGregor. The powerful sorcerer seemed to shrug off each attack effortlessly, leaving Lobo seemingly at a disadvantage.
Suddenly, MacGregor launched a powerful spell at Lobo, sending him flying backward. The spectators gasped in shock, but their surprise only grew as Lobo summoned a massive black greatsword in response.
The group watched with rapt attention as MacGregor attempted to launch another spell at the sword, only to have it dispelled upon impact. The sheer power of the sword was incredible to behold, and the onlookers were left in awe of Lobo's abilities.
Their shock only deepened as Lobo swung the sword at MacGregor, and to their amazement, the blade didn't cut him. Instead, it seemed to blunt his movements, leaving him at a distinct disadvantage.
Finally, the match came to an unexpected end as MacGregor forfeited, declaring Lobo the winner. As the dust settled, MacGregor was teleported back to the group.
"MacGregor if you don't mind asking but why did you forfeited?" Sirzechs asked his Bishop.
MacGregor grinned wryly, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "It was clear to me that I wouldn't be able to win. That sword of his can negate my spells, but it also depletes my reserves if he gets a hit on me as the blades blunts and he was able to siphon some of mana to him. If he had managed to land a hit on me, I would have been at a severe disadvantage. It was a smart move on his part, and I had no choice but to concede."
The group nodded in understanding, impressed by Lobo's strategic thinking.
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Right now is the final test of the day as Lobo faced off Surtr and Bahamut in an all out melee fight. But then Bahamut's form began to change and it place was a young woman.
Bahamut is a toned woman with long spiky orange hair. She wears no clothes, instead covering the breasts, left arm and right leg in her own darkness. She has demon markings on her left cheek which resemble a beast's open mouth with a circle in the center.
Grayfia raised her hand then looked at her fellow pieces then to Lobo "Alright this is the final match. Begin" she said as she brought her hand down then stood back and watched the match.
Lobo stood in the center of the battleground, his fists clenched and ready for the fight ahead. Opposite him were the two most powerful beings he had ever encountered - Surtr, the god of fire, and Bahamut, the king of dragons.
As soon as the match began, Surtr charged towards Lobo with a furious roar. His punches were like explosions, sending Lobo flying across the arena. Grunting in pain, Lobo struggled to get back on his feet. But Surtr was relentless, continuing his assault with no signs of slowing down.
As Lobo tried to block Surtr's punches, Bahamut emerged from the side. She struck with incredible speed and strength, her punches growing harder with each strike. Lobo could feel his body breaking under the force of her blows.
With a mighty roar, Bahamut grabbed Lobo by the leg and slammed him repeatedly into the ground. Lobo's screams echoed throughout the arena as Bahamut finally threw him against the wall, leaving a massive crack in its wake.
Lying on the ground, Lobo knew he was no match for these two powerful beings. But then, something inside him snapped. A surge of power coursed through his body as a purple aura surrounded him.
Standing back up, Lobo's fur turned purple and his pupils changed to a bright violet color. Surtr and Bahamut grinned, feeling the increase in Lobo's power. Undeterred, they both charged at him once again.
But this time, Lobo was different. He tanked their attacks with ease, his strength and speed greatly enhanced by his newfound power. Surtr and Bahamut soon realized that their punches were no longer doing any damage.
As the battle raged on, Lobo's power continued to grow stronger. Surtr and Bahamut knew they had to end this fight once and for all. They launched a powerful combined attack towards Lobo, but he surprised them with two glowing spiraling purple orbs.
The spiraling orbs hit Surtr and Bahamut, grinding against their skin before launching them towards the wall. The last thing they saw before being knocked out was Lobo standing tall, victorious. They smiled as they finally met a worthy opponent then they were teleported to the medical room.
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The group watched the final match between Lobo vs Surtr and Bahamut. They watched in awe as Bahamut, transformed into her human form and, alongside Surtr, launched a relentless assault on Lobo.
It was clear from the start that Lobo was at a disadvantage - the speed and ferocity of Surtr and Bahamut was overwhelming. The group winced as Surtr power bombed Lobo into the ground.
"Looks like Lobo's in trouble," Stolas observed, a flicker of concern in his eyes. "Surtr and Bahamut are a formidable pair, no doubt about it."
Beelzebub nodded in agreement, her eyes glued to the action unfolding before them. "Yeah, it seems like there's no way Lobo is going to come out on top in this one."
Belphegor leaned forward, her expression grim. "It's a shame. He's put up a good fight, but I don't see how he can turn this around."
Serfall watched with a furrowed brow, her lips pressed into a thin line. "Surtr and Bahamut are truly a force to be reckoned with." Then she looked at Sirzechs "No wonder you chose those two as yours Rooks. They're monsters." Serafall said as Sirzechs nodded.
As the battle raged on, the relentless assault from Surtr and Bahamut seemed unending. Lobo was pushed to his limits, each strike taking its toll on him. The group winced as they heard Lobo screaming in pain as Bahamut slammed Lobo into the ground hard repeatedly. Then Bahamut threw Lobo against the wall hard.
But then, just as it seemed like Lobo was on the brink of defeat, something incredible happened. The arena was bathed in a bright, blinding purple light, causing the group to shield their eyes. As the light died down, they were shocked to see Lobo's fur had turned a striking shade of purple, a transformation that none of them had ever seen before.
Their shock turned to amazement as Lobo launched a fierce counterattack, his new appearance giving him a renewed strength and ferocity. Surtr and Bahamut were taken off guard as Lobo unleashed a barrage of powerful strikes, overwhelming them with his newfound power.
As the battle reached its climax, Lobo conjured two purple, spiraling orbs of energy, and unleashed them with a force that sent Surtr and Bahamut hurtling against the wall. The impact was deafening, leaving the two of them unconscious and defeated.
The group watched in disbelief as the dust settled, realizing that Lobo had emerged victorious. Sirzechs couldn't help but smirk, impressed by Lobo's unexpected transformation and the surprising turn of events.
"Well, I'll be damned," Beelzebub muttered, a hint of amusement in her voice. "Looks like Lobo really showed us what he's made of. I'll have to give him credit - that was an impressive win." The group agreed with her.
Sirzechs got up and teleported to the floor as the rest followed him. As they got to the floor Lobo transformation went undone and returned to his normal form.
"Well you surprised me Lobo as you were able to beat my peerage and still be able to stand. Well done young man." Sirzechs said
Lobo looked up to him and smiled, "Well I'm glad to take part in the trial and live up to your expectations but for now I want to sleep." Lobo said before he fell back and passed out from all the fighting he did.
Stolas chuckled as he picked up Lobo and slung on his shoulders to take him home. "Well I guess we must go, Sirzechs. Should I tell him anything when wakes up?" Stolas asked.
"Yeah tell him to come to my family home in the Wrath Ring and I will tell him his result." Sirzechs said.
Stolas nodded and teleported Lobo and him back to the Goetia Manor.
Sirzechs chuckles as the three Queens look at him weirdly.
"Is there something funny you like to share with Sirzechs?" Serafall asked.
"Do you think Lobo would be mad if I told him my peerage wasn't fighting him with their full strength?" Sirzechs said.
The three Queens shake their heads as they should've expected this from him. So the Sins said their goodbye as they teleported to their respective rings and Sirzechs teleported with his Queen.