Rising with determination, Mirana and Thorin

Third person pov 

Daniele blocked the attack with Regulus Nemea in his hand and flew back 

"What's going on, Regulus!?"

True, that person was Regulus, more specifically his human form, but he didn't usually like to use his human form as he preferred his lion form

"As I said, there's no point in talking to you at this point.Enter the Balance Breaker state, we'll do it my way"

Daniele was confused, why did Regulus suddenly call him here, why did he suddenly attack him and why did he want to fight...But none of that mattered right now!!

<<My other self>>

< < you, king of the lions, answer my desire and become one with me > >

"Balance Breaker]

"Regulus Armorum Rex"

With the words, Daniele entered the Balance Breaker state, 10 white wings radiating golden light from his back and a halo that resembled a crown. 

'I can also use my angel powers here so there must be magic as well.'

Regulus looked at Daniele with a neutral face as he analyzed the situation. 

" [Regulus Armorum Rex] also means 'lion king's armament', a sub-species of the Balance Breaker.Now that I think about it, I never showed you the 'original one', did I?

Regulus said as he raised his axe into the air. 

<<Proud king of Nemea! Roar here and shatter the earth!!>>

"Balance Breaker - Regulus Gaia Rex!"

When Regulus was covered in a golden sheen, he did not take on a form similar to Daniele's armor; no, what was now standing in front of Daniele was a pure golden humanoid lion. 

Even though its fur looked extremely soft, it also felt solid, as if it could withstand any attack, and its sharp claws looked like they could cut through anything.

The axe had now been transformed into a one-handed battle axe, its huge head giving off a sense of weight and emitting an extremely sharp shine, with a thorny hand guard on its handle. 

"Roooooaaaarrrr!!!!"

The entire area seemed to shake as Regulus opened his mouth and roared. 

At that moment he quickly rushed forward and swung his axe at Daniele.

*Clang!*

Even though Daniele blocked it, the force behind the attack still sent him flying. 

As Regulus continued to charge forward, Daniele did not sit idle, creating light chains of infused with golden aura around him, trying to restrain Regulus.

'Ranged attacks are useless, then--!'

†Open the nine locks,

And come forth from the hoard of Lægjarn.

Divine Sword of Blazing Conflagration!†

Most of Daniele's Holy Power reserves instantly evaporated as a giant sword was formed from the fire, the sword glowing red as if it would paint the purple sky to red. 

"Take this!"

Without hesitation, Daniele swung the sword 

Even if he doesn't understand Regulus' purpose, he won't stop if Regulus doesn't want him to stop!

The lion in question didn't seem to be nervous at all as the flame sword fell on him , who was restrained by chains, a crackling golden aura around him as he shattered the chains and swung the axe he held with one hand. 

The giant flame sword split in two!!

Daniele was stunned when he saw a pair of golden eyes staring at him, and when those eyes were replaced by two wilder ones, he was stunned.

"Tsk"

Regulus' blow, along with the sound in his ear, sent him flying back to the golden sea below. 

Instead of sinking into the water, Daniele crashed into the water, splashing the surroundings and throwing up blood from his mouth. 

He barely glanced at Regulus in front of him. 

It created and threw light spears around himself, but with a single destructive roar, he shattered them all, knocking Daniele back. 

"Sub-species are stronger than the original Balance Breaker, this is because it can adapt to the user better and do new things, but I'm not a normal user, I don't have such problems."

Regulus could use the Balance Breaker better than anyone else, as it was a power inspired by Longinus in the first place. 

"Let's finish Daniele"

When Regulus lunged forward once more, Daniele countered with his own axe. 

The water beneath them was tilting as the ground gushed out into the surroundings.

"...are even your defenses this indecisive? "

Regulus' slightly sad tone surprised Daniele, but something he never expected happened, where the two axes intersected, Regulus' axe moved forward and split the axe in two.....with Daniele's body

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'Why...why are you looking at me like that? What do you expect from me?'

Regulus had been with Daniele since childhood and vice versa, it could be said that there was a tacit understanding between the two 

Daniele understood that Regulus expected something from him, but what was is this

As Daniele's eyelids grew heavy, his gaze fell on the axe that had been split in two. 

Regulus Nemea's splitting in two was on the top of the list of things he didn't believe would happen... after all, Regulus told him that 

Flashback 

Daniele was training with Regulus Nemea, he fell back a few meters every time he blocked Vasco's punches 

Finally, at the end of the training, he finished a canteen of water in one go. 

"Damn! I was afraid the axe would break there!"

[What are you farting about, kid? My axe is unbreakable.]

"I know it's solid, but still--"

[No, I mean completely unbreakable, my axe is not an object that seals my body, it is completely my body, what do you think inspired the God of Miracles to create Galatine?]

"...this is cool"

[Hahaha I know right! So swing my axe without worrying partner, not a single crack or chip will appear, as long as your determination is not broken, let's defeat everyone]

 flashback end

As Daniele looked at Regulus who was still looking at him, he remembered the worried expressions of those he cared about. 

'Determination... I understand'

Daniele's hand reaches for the broken axe 

'What if I'm scared , then I'll overcome it....I'll get up!!!'

At that moment, Regulus felt the aura increase from where Daniele was and quickly jumped back. 

Regulus's humanoid lion form has a predatory grin on its face 

'that is my partner'

Regulus Nemea was cracking with strength as a large amount of golden aura flowed around Daniele.

"Let's do it you overgrown kitten!!!"

"Come on you brat!!!"

When Daniele and Regulus attacked at the same time, their axes were about to clash, but at that moment, an amethyst-gold Touki glowed around Daniele and pushed Regulus back. 

[Accel]

With the notification sound that Regulus recognized, Daniele appeared next to him, his boots transformed, and swung up and down. 

The attack sent the golden sea flying upwards, throwing Regulus into the air as well. 

Regulus was right, the advantage of Sub-species is that it adapts to the user, and these are advantages that Daniele has created himself and will not hesitate to use. 

[Accel]

Flying towards to Regulus at full speed, the purple-gold Touki around Daniele disappeared 

[Holy Drive]

While an enormous amount of Holy Power exploded in Daniele's body, this devastating Holy Power gathered in his left hand. 

[Nemean Axle]

But before that was over, light arrows shone around the changing and thickening glove. 

†Crushing Fist of Majestic Cherry Blossoms†(Ōka Hōken)

'Ōka Hōken', which used the light version compared to the wind-based version, was faster and stronger with the power of light, the glove that had already entered the [Nemean Axle] state became even stronger with this attack. 

The punch hit him directly in the stomach, causing Regulus to vomit blood, but he refused to remain passive and hit Daniele in the face with his own lion fist. 

As they were both flying back, Regulus felt a pull from below. When he looked, he saw a thin light wire attached to Daniele's arm. 

"You little ---"

Before he could finish, a smirking Daniele pulled Regulus into the sea below. 

When Regulus hit the water, he cut through the water column with one move and prepared his axe for the final attack. 

Daniele knew that this was the end, so he balanced himself with his wings and flew straight down at full speed. 

Surrounded by a destructive golden aura, when the axe's collided, the light swallowed them both 

'Thanks Regulus'

As he was swallowed by the light, Daniele could only think of this

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Regulus pov

I returned to my human form as I looked at my partner's body that disappeared into light particles

He finally came to, it was really bad to stay like this, but still-

When my right foot gently hit the golden sea, ripples spread out and parts of the sea shone platinum. 

A third of the sea has already transformed, I am waiting, partner. .... the day you will paint my Longinus in your own color 

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Daniele pov 

I can't believe I lost!!!!!

I opened the door while grumbling 

"Woah!"

As soon as I opened the door, I felt a beautiful scent and softness in my arms as I instinctively moved to catch whatever had fallen on me.

"Rossweisse???"

"D-Daniele"

The moment those water like blue eyes made contact with mine, she jumped back with a red face. 

"L-Lord Odin told me that you had awoken and that I should call you."

That old man is definitely doing it on purpose!

There was silence between us as Rossweisse guided me 

"I'm glad you're okay, Daniele, I really am."

I blinked and smiled 

"Thanks Rossweisse, come to think of it you can call me Dany after all we've been close for a while now"

"O-okay then, Dany."

"Let's get along, Rossweisse"

At that point we both went to the hall where Odin was waiting, surrounded by other members Arthur and Tannin (small size) 

Kiba and Akihiko had also arrived 

While I was looking around, a body suddenly hit me. 

"Stop Via, fall, I'm gonna fall!!!!!"

I could barely steady myself as quickly collapsed onto the nearby couch. 

Before I could say anything to Via, two more bodies jumped on me and hugged me. 

"Stupid Darling"

I caressed her head as I felt Irina's broken voice and Asia and Via's slightly trembling bodies. 

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have worried you"

"Are you feeling better, Dany?"

"Hmm, I feel even stronger now "

I told my Via while kissing her cheek 

"Are you hurt, Dany-san?"

"No, my wounds have healed, but thanks for the concern Asia."

I said I while Asia's head was caressing and pampering 

"OI, damn Lion King, how long are you going to keep torturing us here?"

At that moment, when I saw everyone looking at us, I felt my cheeks warm up a little and tried to get up, but the three girls were definitely not letting go!!!

"Girls"

"No, Dany, you have to stay here "

At Via's stubborn voice that left no room for argument and the girls' direct gaze, I sighed and gave up.

Well at least it's soft 

"As you can see, it seems unlikely."

Odin grunted and made sounds like he had uttered several curses. 

"Anyway, Loki will arrive in two days, so I've started making preparations."

Oho~~ All-Father preparations in person..... curious 

"What are these preparations, Lord Odin?"

Barakiel stepped forward and questioned 

"And what can we do?"

David said as he stepped forward, Suzaku seemed to be waiting for an answer as well 

Odin's hand went to his long beard and gently stroked it 

"While you were minding your own business I did my own research, Loki completely destroyed Gleipnir, we have nothing to restrain Fenrir now so I sent him to the dwarves , With the help of a few old elves, the effect can be renewed even stronger. "

"Elf? Wait 'those' elves!?"

Odin grinned at Issei. 

"Kukuku, Red Dragon Emperor, trust me, they are more attractive than you ever imagined."

"Uuuoooo!!"

Hmm elves, I must admit I'm excited too, after all, everyone who watches anime or reads manga/LN wants to see an elves at least once 

"So where are we going? I heard that the dwarves and elves were leaving Earth "

When I asked Odin said 

"Well, they mostly hide in their own pocket dimensions in certain places, we'll go to Russia for the dwarves"

"Russia ??? Why Russia "

Via, still wrapped in me, asked with one eyebrow, why Russia really 

"Hmm, the fictional stuff about dwarves is pretty much true, I'll leave it to you to guess."

"....Is it alcohol?"

"Well done Lion King, no prize though, would you like one of Rossweisse's panties?"

"Oi!! / Lord Odin!"

Odin burst out laughing while me and Rossweisse shouted 

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"So that's all"

"*sigh* You're really going to get in trouble, aren't you?"

I could only laugh dryly at Griselda's exasperated voice 

"Dany! Are you okay?"

I giggled at the sweet new voice on the phone

"I'm fine Gabriel, don't worry. "

"Hmm, by the way, Dany, are you going to Russia?"

"Yes, why?"

"That's a good coincidence! There's someone in Russia who can help, and I especially want you and Asia to meet her".

???? So this is a woman, although Gabriel's deck in Canon was mentioned as only containing women.

"Okay, where do we meet?"

"Go to the Russian Orthodox Church and I will inform her~~"

"Okey"

"Be careful and come back to me, my Joker."

"Yes, my king."

I finished talking as I felt my lips part upwards 

After the conversation ended, I dialed a certain person's number 

"Dany!!!!"

"Hello Shigune"

"W-Why didn't you tell me! I-I heard it from the other girls"

"Sorry, I didn't get the chance"

"Wait a second--"

Shigune hung up on me before I could answer. 

While the phone was dialing again, she opened a video call 

When I saw the picture on my phone, I felt my body warm up, and my wings and halo also reacted slightly. 

"Are you... in the sauna?"

The towel she wrapped around her body was sticking even more with water, emphasizing her elegant curves. 

"I-I just want to see that you're okay."

Cute!!! Why so cute?!

"Well...thanks for the meal"

"Don't say that!!"

Shigune shouted with a red face that I could clearly see on the screen 

There was silence between us. 

"I love you"

Even though her face turned redder when I told her, she looked directly at the screen. 

"I love you too"

While the two of us were chatting about the events, Shigune put on a nervous expression as she was about to hang up the phone. 

What's the problem 

Just as I was about to hang up the phone, she took off her towel in one go, showed me her naked body for a moment, and then hung up the phone on me. 

After staring blankly at the closed screen, I covered my face with my hand, even though I could see her naked body in full detail in my mind. 

I had to calm myself down with holy power, these girls are really causing me trouble 

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Vali says he wants to stay back and study 

Bikou and Kuroka also don't come

They are very loyal to Vali....that's good

When we finally arrived at the spot it was snowing continuously, when we went straight to the church a woman welcomed us 

She had ash blonde hair and bluish gray eyes, and large breasts that her black nun's robe made more apparent than hidden. 

While Odin and Issei were looking at directly, the first was slapped with a harisen by Rossweisse and the second was punched in the stomach by Koneko. 

Seriously even Rias looked at her own breasts and then at her a few times, judging by the sigh of relief she let out it seemed like she was bigger....What am I saying!!!

By the way, what is this light power that is emitted from this girl? There is also Holy Power but the light power is too intense compared to holy. 

"…I am Mirana Shatarova…Gabriel-sama's [Ace]. …I am a sestra of the Russian Orthodox Church. Nice to meet you…"

She showed red 'A' sign on her hand

At that moment, everyone in the group looked at me and Asia 

I didn't expect to meet her already. 

"I-I'm Asia Gabriel-sama's [10]"

"I am Gabriel's [Joker]"

"Lady Gabriel told me about it. N-nice to meet you."

"Well don't worry Mirana-san we are all Gabriel-sama's team"

Asia said with smile

''T-thanks''

I smiled as Mirana and Asia got closer to each other. My Asia could make everyone like her.

After the others introduced themselves, we roughly talked about our purpose of coming.

"Dwarves, I know where they are .Let me lead the way"

We set out with Mirana's guidance 

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Is this an ordinary blacksmith?

I frowned and looked at the door. It definitely can't be that simple. 

"Here --"

"Don't worry, I'll be there from now on" 

Odin passed Mirana and came to the door 

The moment he knocked on the door with his cane, the ripples that spread from the door engulfed us all. 

When I opened my eyes, heat hit my face, inside was a large

The room seemed to shake every time the giant hammer in his hand hit something burning in the stove. 

When none of us could say anything, the man turned to us

Even though he had a relatively large belly with a wide body, he had extremely muscular arms. 

Suddenly, he threw the sledge in his hand at Odin, which he blocked with Odin's cane. 

"Damn one eye, give me some peace!"

"Phew! Cut off your shorts, you know why I'm here "

"Of course I know, Loki, that son of a bitch destroyed one of our creations, and you, another son of a bitch, want us to fix it. "

"Aren't you always foul-mouthed, you son of a bitch!? I bet you're just as weak in bed."

"I'm way better than someone with a wrinkled dick like you"

There was silence between us as lightning clashed between Odin and the dwarf's gazes, Asia's eyes looked between the two with curiosity as Irina and Via were closed her ears. 

Good job you two!!!!

"Whatever, what do you say?"

"The repairs to Gelipnir have begun, I was about to join in for the final blows, the elf will be dropping by for the final touches."

When he turned to us later, he tightened the belt of his pants 

"I'm Thorin, the chief of the Dwarves, or leader, or whatever you milk-smelling kids call it."

Then his gaze stopped on me...why is he looking at me!?

"You golden-eyed, milk-smelling brat"

"Daniele"

"Daniele brat, do you have a powerful weapon in your body? "

What does this mean? 

[Speaking of me, Dwarves are the best equipment makers in the supernatural world.Naturally, they can sense powerful equipment]

I understand

His eyes locked on my axe as one eyebrow rose as Regulus Nemea manifested in my hand. 

"One of the works of the God of Miracles.....I'll tell you what, kid, how about you let me examine it?"

"If you're interested, that brown boy over there is the Red Dragon Emperor "

Odin pointed with his finger, Issei also manifested Boosted Gear but Thorin turned up his nose.

"I want to inspect the weapon, not the prison"

Now that I think about it, among the 'current' Longinuses, only True Longinus (NTR spear) and Regulus Nemea can be considered weapons. The others are either prisons or not considered weapon.

"What do you pay in return?"

I have the best equipment makers in the world in front of me. If I missed this opportunity, Dulio would laugh at me. 

Without saying anything, Thorin used a towel to dry his place and pulled out a large wooden beer mug from the corner. 

That thing was so big that even if old man Vasco used it, it looked like a regular size cup!!!!!

He filled it with alcohol from a bottle 

"Speak up, Brat, I'm listening."

[Boy!]

'Odin???!!'

[Listen to me, if you want this bastard to make a weapon, you have drinking alcohol in one gulp front of him.]

'Are you sure he won't hit me with a hammer before that? '

[Brat, Drinking is more than just a pleasure for dwarves, it is a part of their culture. If you don't drink that glass until the end, they will see you as a little child. What would you think if a little kid offered you a deal?]

I looked at the glass involuntarily, even if Yasaka didn't say anything during the Youkai visit, I'm sure there was definitely something!!!

...*sigh* I hope it's worth it 

"Oi, Brat----"

Before he could finish his sentence, I took the mug in front of him and drank it in one go, surprising everyone except Odin. 

Even though some of it was dripping over the edge, I didn't stop, all at once!!!!

*Bam!*

I took a quick breath or two as I slammed the mug on the table. 

"I want you to forge me a weapon"

Thorin looked at me and then at the mug, a wicked smile forming on his face.

"Looks like you're not a completely milk-scented brat "

He said as he refilled the mug 

But without deigning to drink, he looked at me suggestively... shit!

The mug was filled again in one go, this time it was harder....Why is the world spinning? 

Third person pov 

Thorin burst out laughing while holding his stomach when Daniele hit his head on the table 

"Puahahah!! Well he finished two mug. I'll think about doing something to that kid ----gawh!!"

Before he could finish his sentence, hammer he had just used hit his cheek and threw him into the corner. 

"You *Hick!* Who are you calling a brat, you Ground *hick!* Mushroom "

Daniele is swaying with red cheeks as he swings Thorin's hammer

"You brat!"

Thorin grabbed another forging hammer from around the corner and charged at Daniele with chuckling.

The others tried to intervene, but Odin stopped them. 

He was currently eating popcorn from an unknown source. 

"Don't interfere, this will end well"

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"Umm, sorry"

Daniele and Thorin were healed by Asia, with Daniele apologizing with slight embarrassment 

Both of their faces were still messed up 

"What kind?"

"What?"

"What kind of weapon do you want.Let me state from the beginning that you have to provide the materials. "

"Material's not a problem.As for what kind of weapon it is..... I'm not sure right now, can I decide after the materials"

"Well, it doesn't matter. Whatever, let's go."

Thorin got up and opened the door on the other side of the room. 

They view reflected a charming, if old-fashioned, region 

Thorin turned and grinned. 

"Welcome to the Dwarf territory you damn kids ."