DxD: As a Gamer In Titties World [ Chapter 129: One down! ] (Patreon)

'Yes, Merlin and I had something between us and she introduced me to the Sins. A group of misfits that didn't belong anywhere. I told you, I did a lot over my life. Been the bad guy, good guy, etc. but if I would say the moment that I enjoyed the most was the time I spent with the sins.'

'So, even you have a soft spot. I thought you didn't care for anyone besides Hikari.'

'235,666 times.'

'What?'

'The number of times I killed the sins. Just because I cared for them doesn't mean they are the originals.'

"So, it was you. The one that I always felt was missing," Merlin pushed herself off me with a grin forming on her face. "I would find myself always about to speak with someone before realizing no one was there.

"Well, we did always get into mischief. It's not surprising that Gowther's spell couldn't erase all our time together."

Merlin looked around the battlefield frowning at Arthur's current condition. She couldn't help but smirk at Galand who was using all his strength trying to crawl away.

"Did you have to hurt Arthur? Never mind, at least you didn't kill him."

Melodias had managed to reattach his limbs using his demonic power making his way toward Merlin and me. Stopping in front of us he gave me a cheeky grin as if it hadn't even been a day since our last meeting.

"Glad your back, got to treat you to some ale after this."

Patting Meliodas on his shoulder, I allowed a smile to grace my face. "I'll hold you to it. Got something to finish though."

"Oh, Galand, no point in running, you know you can't escape."

"Doesn't he seem a little different? He seems weaker. I don't even remember a time that he was injured." Melodias said to Merlin who didn't say anything.

"Please don't. I'll leave. I'll tell the other commandments whatever you want," Galand begged trying to crawl away, but the pressure on him was so intense he couldn't move.

'Why drag this on? Just kill him.'

'I don't plan on dragging this on.'

"Galand, you don't have to worry. Your death will be quick."

He couldn't even see what was about to happen. I extended my hand to him, a dark vortex coming out of my hand.

"Abyssal Devour"

'One down 9 more to go.'

"So, what made you return now?"

"What can't someone come to visit his friends?" Seeing the glare in Merlin's eyes caused me to sigh. "I need help."

"What do you mean? If you need our help what can we do? Your strength surpasses ours." Meliodas made a valid point causing me to grit my teeth.

"Law number 4, if a friend is in crisis everybody needsto use all of their power to help."

"I didn't say we wouldn't help, but what is it you need?"

"Someone is coming, her power is akin to mine. I... need to stop her."

"So, you would like us to stop her with you. Don't worry, we will help you."

"Thanks, Meliodas. In return, I'll help you get rid of the commandments."

"Like you said you're a sin. We help our own."

A smile formed on my face that showed a hint of sadness.

'You know they won't forgive you for what you have planned.'

'I know, it's the only way to save your family though. Do you have any other ideas?'

'No, I know what needs to be done. Hikari is too much for us at the moment. Your little stunt bought us some time, but she will break out.'

'We have a few days at most. Maybe less. That spell simply is using her inner wishes as a source. Once it shows her what she wants she will wake up. If we don't gain back my power before then... we won't even make it to our assimilation deadline.'

'...Do you think you can stop her when the time comes? I'm not talking about power-wise, either. Emotionally, can you.'

'...I truly don't know.'

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Hikari's Dream:

In the mind of Hikari was a scene that anyone desperate for the love of their father would want.

Hikari and Prime weren't even doing any divine stunts. They were just spending time together. Having picnics with food made by Hikari herself. When she wanted her father's praise.

A young girl, smiling up at her father with love. While being patted on the head. The scenes constantly changed to better moments.

Them being on a beach in the sun. To watch a movie at their castle. Prime even shows off his power at some points to give her gifts that shouldn't exist.

Like a small miniature star contained in a snow globe. Over the years Hikari was shown new things by Prime. Life through space. New planets, black holes, asteroid belts. Tricks and new ways to use her powers.

Things that Hikari had seen by herself over the years that she had found enchanting. Wishing she had someone to share the moments with. However, the one she wanted to share the moments with the most sent her away.

All of Hikari's inner wishes were answered in her dream. What life could have been like with her father? What the love of a father would be like. The one wished she wanted to be answered the most was even answered.

However, she probably should have never wanted it answered.

Why was she sent away?

Anyone seeing the scenes would have been shocked at how quickly things started changing.

Prime started becoming more violent with Hikari. He would simply be sitting in his throne room. Viewing his kingdom through portals. When Hikari would come in and as if a predator saw its prey. A feral urge would overwhelm him.

Prime's teeth would sound as if they were grinding against each other. The arms of the throne crushing under his strength.

"Leave! GET OUT!"