DxD: The Dragon Oppai {Chapter 189: Explanation! ] (Patreon)

"The Abrahamic bible god is probably the largest fragment. He is also the same being as Allah and Yahweh. Humans just had different interpretations and religions of him. He was killed in a weakened state by Albion and Ddraig after sealing the Beast. They stole his power as well which is why they are both the greatest of our kind excluding the Dragon Gods”

“Having divine and draconic power makes them the closest thing to the original God. That's why Apophis, Crom Cruach, and I are also close in power to the heavenly dragons as well. The three great Hindu Gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva were other powerful fragments. Had they been one being, they would have been the most powerful being in the world. The original giant Ymir was another one of the largest shards. He was the progenitor deity of the Norse pantheon and all Jotnar.”

“The Primordial Chaos which eventually spawned the Greek pantheon was a powerful shard. It spawned variations of deities and it also explains why the Greek Gods are cruel and chaotic beings. The Egyptian progenitor Nun was also remarkably similar to Ymir. My uncle and father, Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu, were also large shards. They are brothers but they are completely contrasting gods. Among all deities, some embodied different traits or aspects of the original God. My father's ultimate goal before his imprisonment in Cocytus was to unravel the mystery of the true God.”

“He told me that as a dragon, the True God was not a being of light and virtue like most religions like to believe…it was a being of order and chaos. Stasis and change. Life and death. A being of duality and balance. It was everything that made up our creation. It was man, god, giant, dragon, and so much more. My father's beliefs were…heretical to many pantheons. That is what led to his great war with my uncle Ahura Mazda. After his imprisonment all of his writings were destroyed and only Ahura Mazda remembers them…as do I. This is the true dragon-kin…Great Red and Ophis are the only True Gods and the only True Dragons just like our creator was," Azi ranted almost obsessively, while also taking breaks after some time in between.

"So you're helping Ophis and in exchange she'll free your father? What is your opinion of killing Great Red then? By your logic, wouldn't doing that cause gods and other things to be born of his flesh and blood like the original God?" Issei wondered.

"Possibly…I was curious at what the result would be. Whether he dies or not is beneficial to my goals either way. If he does die it proves my father's beliefs and if he lives, then we might be able to convince him to tell us about the Creator. Ultimately, I do not wish for Great Red's death. He is a true god, just like the mighty Ophis. Such beings of greatness should be respected and venerated. Ophis only aspires to reclaim the dimensional gap from him, but I'm hoping that after bringing him to heel, we could possibly ask him questions. She told us a bit about Great Red and said he is a very prideful and apathetic being. He doesn't talk to anyone and he has no interest in Ophis herself or in this world. What's curious though is Ophis claimed he knew the Creator better than she did. Great Red knows what happened to our creator," Azi answered seriously.

Issei couldn't help but express his disapproval, his voice tinged with concern. "I told Ophis it was a terrible idea to kill Great Red... if it's even possible. It would only give other forces the idea that they can eliminate her and the rest of us too. Have you considered the consequences of killing Great Red? You would all be weakened, and they would undoubtedly betray you. It's like the most predictable plotline imaginable," he lamented, shaking his head.

Having relayed Issei's concerns, Azi Dahaka responded, shedding light on Ophis's reaction to the request. "She informed us about your plea. Ophis seemed receptive to your argument against killing Great Red. I'm certain she knows far more than she's willing to divulge, but your point about the potential annihilation of our dragon kin carries weight. I agree with your reasoning. However, I don't believe Ophis's true intention was ever to kill Great Red. She likely understands that his demise would give rise to a new reality. I believe this is less about Great Red and more about the Dimensional Gap itself. Ophis harbors a hidden agenda concerning the Dimensional Gap, but none of us are privy to its details. The others seem unconcerned... except for Crom Cruach and myself," Azi Dahaka concluded.

Interrupting their conversation, Vritra spoke through Saji's arm, voicing his skepticism. "I find your theory utterly preposterous, Azi Dahaka... Ahriman was a master deceiver, and even we dragons acknowledged his malevolence. We cannot be expected to entertain the notion that dragons and gods are one and the same, or that we originated from a dragon god. As a dragon myself, I cannot fathom such a delusion," he declared firmly.

Azi Dahaka's gaze narrowed with a hint of hostility, his words laced with conviction. "My father may not possess benevolence, but the truth of our creation lies within this belief. How else can we explain the existence of countless pantheons? For all my years, no one has provided an alternative answer... except for this one."

"If your claims were true, why has no one else ever arrived at this conclusion across the vast expanse of known worlds, apart from Ahriman?" Vritra countered, challenging Azi Dahaka's assertions.

Azi Dahaka's expression shifted, taken aback by Vritra's retort. He hissed in response, "Others did discover this truth... and they paid with their lives. The Jotnar uncovered it and were mercilessly slaughtered for their knowledge. Ahriman unearthed it and was imprisoned. Where do you think the ancient animosity between dragons, gods, and giants originated? The gods craved dominion and power... they sought to eliminate the so-called darker aspects of our True God and aimed to seize control over creation, ruling over everything! I won't allow power-hungry gods to determine how others should live in this world!" Azi declared vehemently, his anger palpable.