DxD: The Dragon Oppai {Chapter 188: Who Is This Common Ancestor?! ] (Patreon)

Azi tilted his head in contemplation. "It depends on the kind of giant you're referring to. Certain giants are god-like beings, another race of deities akin to gods and dragons. For instance, Grendel is half-giant, as is Jormungandr. Throughout the world and across various pantheons, there exist many such hybrids and mixtures. In Norse mythology, all of the gods trace their lineage back to a giant. Similarly, dragons like myself trace our origins back to a god. The truth is, we all share a common ancestor, so to speak."

"And who would this common ancestor be?" Issei pressed, his gaze filled with confusion.

"The true God of our reality," Azi replied, his voice carrying a weight of reverence. "I do not know the name of this entity, but it was the original creator of the existence we inhabit. Through unknown means, it was sundered into the various deities we know today. The most powerful among them became the rulers and progenitors of the diverse pantheons across our world. All of these gods are fragments of the true god, remnants of the original sundering."

Issei's skepticism crept in as he questioned, "So, all gods, dragons, and giants are descendants of this 'True God'? Does that include the dragon gods? How did you come to learn about all of this... peculiar knowledge? And why should I believe it?"

"The dragon gods are exceptional beings, originating from dimensions beyond our own creation. They, too, are true gods, much like the creator. I initially learned of this from my father, and Ophis later confirmed it when we met. She informed me that the original god was a dragon god, similar to her, Great Red, and the other dragon gods... and, according to Ophis, it was even more powerful than any of them," Azi elaborated, his words carrying a sense of conviction.

Issei turned to his longtime friend and companion, seeking solace in their familiar bond. "Ddraig, does all of this sound as absurd to you as it does to me?" he asked, a hint of bewilderment in his voice.

Ddraig let out a deep sigh, his tone laced with incredulity. "Yeah, mate, it sounds downright insane. Azi Dahaka is already a few screws loose, but this... it's on par with those ridiculous infomercials your parents love watching. I can't wrap my head around the idea that a dragon was the original creator. It's absolutely preposterous. And claiming to be stronger than Ophis and Great Red? That's beyond ludicrous."

Shaking his head, Issei pushed forward with his questions. "So, how exactly was this True God split apart?" he inquired, his curiosity undiminished.

"Nobody knows for certain, not even Ophis... or at least that's what she claims," Azi Dahaka responded. "Ophis didn't reveal much about it, but she did mention that Great Red attempted to battle the creator multiple times and lost each encounter. It's possible that Great Red managed to kill it, but the creator was still more powerful. My father had two theories on the matter. The first suggested that the opposing forces within the creator eventually caused it to naturally split into beings representing order and chaos. The second theory, which my father found more plausible, proposed that our True God was slain by something else—something even more formidable than Great Red, Ophis, and the creator itself. My father became consumed by the desire to uncover this truth, and I aim to free him so that together we can unravel this mystery. It's a puzzle that must be solved for the sake of every living being in our reality. I don't claim to be virtuous, but saving this world is my ultimate objective. Call me evil if you will, but that is why I align myself with Ophis," Azi Dahaka explained, his gaze filled with a deadly seriousness.

Issei found himself at a loss for words, struggling to process and accept the information presented to him. It felt akin to a wild conspiracy theory or the ramblings of a deranged doomsday fanatic. After a prolonged silence, he finally mustered a response, his voice tinged with skepticism. "This is beyond insane... How can you genuinely believe in this nonsensical tale? Do you have any proof to support these claims?"

Azi Dahaka's expression remained unyielding, undeterred by Issei's doubt. "Your reaction doesn't surprise me. It challenges established doctrines, creeds, and religions around the world. It also undermines the sense of self-worth and importance harbored by many powerful beings. It is this grand falsehood that I aim to dismantle. The gods on Earth, in the Heavens, and in the Underworld are not true gods... and we, the dragons, are not true dragons. Before you dismiss my logic, Issei Hyoudou, consider this: why do countless pantheons across the globe possess their own creation stories? Why do gods like Brahma, Ahura Mazda, or Allah believe they are the creators of the world? Because they are... all at once. They emerged from the death of our creator. Why do gods, giants, and dragons exhibit both similarities and differences? Why are they found throughout the world? How could any of these so-called creator deities have brought them all into existence? The answer lies in a spectrum of variations," Azi explained resolutely, his tone laced with a hint of anger.

Issei relented, deciding to entertain Azi's extraordinary notions for a moment longer. "Alright, I'll indulge your delusions for a moment. Let's say, hypothetically, that all of this is true... which gods from various pantheons would be the most powerful fragments of this True God?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued once again.