DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 298: Facing the Apollo Familia—An Invitation from Apollo

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Everyone in the tavern froze, a wave of fear washing over them.

Someone had just killed a person in broad daylight—and a member of the Apollo Familia, no less.

Apollo was known for his vindictive nature and ruthless methods. He would recruit anyone he found appealing, regardless of gender, into his Familia.

He acted with impunity in Orario. In the original story, he even had his Familia attack the Hestia Familia in broad daylight, demonstrating his arrogance.

With a God like that, it was no wonder his Familia members were so arrogant.

They had dared to provoke Roy and Hestia while drunk.

They deserved to die.

This was why Roy hadn't stopped Kohina.

He disliked the Apollo Familia. If they wanted trouble, he would give it to them.

"Y-You...killed him! Do you know who we are?" The other Apollo Familia members at the table looked at Kohina with fear.

They hadn't expected her to kill without hesitation.

"W-We're from the Apollo Familia!" another one stammered.

"Anyone who insults Roy dies," Kohina said, her blood-red eyes fixed on them, her killing intent clear.

The Apollo Familia members trembled.

By now, most of the other patrons had fled the tavern. A figure stood up from behind the counter.

"Captain Hyakinthos, help!" The Apollo Familia members, seeing him, rushed towards him as if he were their savior.

Hyakinthos was the captain of the Apollo Familia, their strongest member, though only Level 3.

"Idiots!" Hyakinthos scoffed, then walked towards the tavern's exit.

He wasn't afraid of Kohina. He simply couldn't confront her with her God present. He had to inform Apollo.

"Captain, wait for us!" The other Apollo Familia members followed him out.

"Kohina, come here and sit down," Roy called out.

"Okay, Daddy!" Kohina sheathed her knives and climbed onto Roy's lap.

Roy sighed, then held her.

"Kohina, you're always stealing the spotlight," Enju grumbled, pouting. She had also wanted to punish that boy for insulting Roy.

But Kohina had been faster.

It was the same last time. She was always a step behind.

"It can't be helped," Roy chuckled, patting Kohina's head and feeding her some grilled meat.

Kohina was utterly devoted to him. She would protect him from anyone who disrespected him, without hesitation.

Enju was too kind. She couldn't kill so easily.

"Roy, aren't you worried about the Apollo Familia? You killed one of their members. Apollo won't let this go," Hestia said, her voice laced with worry.

"That's right. The Apollo Familia won't just forget about this," Syr and Ryuu, who had joined them, added, their expressions also filled with concern.

They clearly disliked the Apollo Familia.

"Don't worry, they won't," Roy chuckled.

The girls were speechless. He was still smiling at a time like this?

Roy, seeing their expressions, said, "We've already provoked the Loki Familia. One more won't make a difference. We'll just deal with them both."

His casual tone, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, stunned Hestia, Syr, and Ryuu.

They looked at Kisara and the other Familia members, who seemed completely unconcerned.

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"Like God, like Familia, huh?" Hestia sighed, giving up on persuading him. They had already provoked the Apollo Familia. There was no point in worrying about it now.

"Don't worry, Hestia-sama! We'll win!"

"That's right! I can handle the Apollo Familia on my own."

"Hmph! It's time for my ultimate Explosion magic!"

"Megumin, using Explosion magic is cheating!"

——

Kisara, Megumin, and the others tried to reassure Hestia.

Seeing their confidence, Hestia felt a bit better.

The next day.

As expected, the Apollo Familia made their move.

Two girls were waiting outside Roy's castle.

——

"Daphne Lauros and Cassandra Ilion. Did I pronounce your names correctly?" Roy, alerted by Enju, went outside with the others to meet the two girls.

They were members of the Apollo Familia.

"Huh?" Daphne and Cassandra were stunned. He knew their names?

"Yes, Roy-sama."

"We're here to deliver a message."

Daphne presented Roy with an invitation.

Roy, already knowing its contents, still opened it and read it.

"An invitation to a banquet at Apollo's estate? Tell Apollo I'll be there," Roy said.

"Wonderful! Then we'll take our leave, Roy-sama." Having successfully delivered the invitation, they had completed their mission.

"Wait." Roy stopped them.

"Huh?" They turned back, confused.

"After the Apollo Familia is—disbanded, would you be interested in joining my Familia?" Roy asked with a smile.

"What?!" The two girls were stunned.

"Just kidding. But if that day does come, you're welcome to join the Roy Familia," Roy chuckled.

They exchanged glances, then nodded politely, showing respect to a God.

After they left.

"Roy, Apollo's invitation—it's a trap, isn't it?" Hestia said. She knew it would be a banquet of ill intent.

"Of course. I expected this," Roy shrugged.

"I'm planning on using the Apollo Familia as a stepping stone to make our Familia famous. Then, more adventurers will join us."

There were plenty of skilled adventurers in Orario. Roy wouldn't mind them joining his Familia.

Of course, they would have to pass his—screening process. He had high standards.

With the Cursed Children as reserves, he wasn't worried about lacking Familia members.

"Alright then." Hestia, while still worried, didn't argue.

"Let's get some rest. We have a banquet to attend tonight." Roy patted Hestia's head and headed inside.

Hestia sighed and followed him.

That evening—

"Hestia, are you ready? It's time to go."

Since this was a private gathering, they could bring their Familia members.

So, they all went.

Kisara, Megumin, and the others were already dressed in beautiful gowns. Only Hestia was still in her room.

"Coming!"

Hestia opened the door.

She was wearing a low-cut evening gown that—accentuated her ample bosom. It was quite a sight.

"Hestia, you can't wear that! It's too—revealing. Go change," Roy said, pushing her back into her room, despite his...appreciation for the view.

"Roy, I think this dress is beautiful! I spent a long time choosing it!" Hestia grumbled, though she was secretly pleased that he had noticed.

She changed into another gown. This one was—better.

While her figure was still...impressive, it was less revealing.

Roy nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, let's go."

——

Apollo's estate was grand and imposing, his castle vast and opulent.

Compared to it, Roy's castle seemed—small.

But it would be his soon.

The ball was already in full swing.

Apollo had invited most of the Gods in Orario. Those who weren't present had other engagements.

——

Roy and his Familia's arrival drew everyone's attention.

Freya, Loki, and other Gods were present. But Roy, knowing their disdain for him, didn't bother greeting them.

He found a table with Kisara and the others.

Most of Orario looked down on him. He wouldn't waste his time on them.

Once he defeated the Apollo Familia and conquered the Loki Familia, these Gods would come crawling to him.

"Roy, aren't you going to—meet the other Gods?" Hestia asked.

"No. You can go greet Loki and Freya, if you want," Roy said with a smile and a wave of his hand.

"Then I won't go either," Hestia said, nodding. She didn't have many friends among these Gods.

She couldn't stand Freya, and she and Loki always argued.

She was close to Hephaestus, but Hephaestus wasn't here tonight.

She was probably busy in her forge.

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