DxD: Scion of Lucifuge

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Roy knew their story.

Tohru and Elma had once been close friends for decades.

But due to differing beliefs, they had a falling out and parted ways.

However, they still cared for each other deep down.

"Our powers are equal, but this time, we'll settle this once and for all," Elma declared, her voice filled with determination.

But just as she finished speaking, an untimely sound interrupted her.

Growl...

Roy and the others exchanged amused glances.

It was Elma's stomach rumbling.

Elma blushed.

"Would you like something to eat first?" Roy offered.

"Eh?" Tohru and Elma looked at him in surprise.

"Well, you should at least have a full stomach before fighting," Roy explained with a shrug.

"Oh, thank you!" Elma bowed gratefully.

"Hey, I didn't agree to that!" Tohru protested.

"Tohru, are you afraid you'll lose to her if she's full?" Roy teased.

"Of course not! I won't lose to her!" Tohru retorted, puffing out her chest.

Their strength was indeed roughly equal. Unless they fought a life-or-death battle, it would be difficult to determine a victor.

"Lucoa-senpai?" Elma suddenly noticed Lucoa, who was watching them from the sofa.

Lucoa, who maintained peace between the two worlds, was Elma's idol.

"Yo, Elma, long time no see."

"Lucoa-senpai, it's been a while!"

They exchanged greetings.

"Why are you here, Lucoa-senpai?" Elma asked curiously.

"Tohru invited me to stay for a while," Lucoa explained with a smile.

"I see." Elma nodded in understanding.

"What's going on here? I heard a commotion." Fafnir entered the room, drawn by the noise.

"It's Fafnir, the cursed dragon!" Elma exclaimed, startled.

Even she, was afraid of Fafnir's infamous reputation.

"Are you causing trouble? Die..." Fafnir glared at the unfamiliar Elma, his killing intent flaring.

Elma trembled.

Fafnir was much stronger than her, especially in her current weakened state.

"Wait, Fafnir! She's just Tohru's friend," Roy quickly intervened.

"Oh, is that so?" Fafnir's hostility vanished, and he turned to leave.

"Wait, Fafnir-san, stay for lunch. Those two are going to have a duel later." Roy invited him.

"Sure, I'll watch," Fafnir agreed.

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After lunch, they went to the grassland where they usually played Bullet Hell.

Lucoa brought them into the subspace.

Tohru and Elma faced each other.

"If I win, will you come back to our world?" Elma asked Tohru.

"Why? I'm not going back," Tohru replied, confused. There was no way she would leave Roy.

"Because you're dangerous," Elma said seriously.

"Dangerous?"

"What are you talking about?" Tohru was bewildered by her words.

"...."

Roy, however, understood.

Elma was saying that Tohru had already captured her heart.

That's why she wanted Tohru to return with her.

Tohru, annoyed by Elma's cryptic accusations, charged at her.

Elma also charged.

BOOM!

They collided, their immense power shaking the subspace.

CRASH!!!

Tohru and Elma exchanged a few blows, then Elma slammed her trident into Tohru, sending her crashing into the ground.

A fissure split the earth, reaching the magma layer below.

Elma was physically stronger.

She leaped into the fissure, following Tohru.

Tohru burst out from the magma, punching Elma into the sky.

Then, they both charged at each other again, colliding in mid-air.

BOOM!!!

Their battle was intense, their attacks devastating the landscape.

Even without transforming into their dragon forms, their destructive power was immense.

"She may preach about harmony and guiding humans, but that's just her facade," Fafnir commented, observing the fight.

He seemed to understand Elma's situation.

"She was used and betrayed by humans. And now, even her best friend has left her. It's quite pitiful," Lucoa added, her voice filled with sympathy.

"That's why I let them fight. They'll understand each other after this," Roy said with a smile.

This battle would help them reconcile.

BOOM!

They clashed again.

"I haven't done anything wrong! I never intended to harm any humans! Why are you so persistent?!" Tohru roared, tearing off her maid headband and glaring at Elma.

Elma also removed her coat, revealing her swimsuit-like attire.

"You used to despise humans when they worshipped you. Why are you so reluctant to leave the human world now?" she retorted.

They continued their argument as they fought.

Elma spun her trident, unleashing a barrage of magic bullets.

Tohru dodged.

"Because I've found my partner!" she shouted.

"What? You... you found a partner?" Elma's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Yes, so I'm not going back with you. And stop bothering me," Tohru declared coldly.

Roy winced. Tohru's words were harsh.

She had bluntly rejected Elma without even knowing the reason for her pursuit. This would hurt Elma.

As expected, Elma trembled, her eyes filled with tears.

She charged at Tohru in anger, throwing her trident.

BOOM!!!

The explosion sent them both flying into the air.

Elma grabbed Tohru's clothes, her voice thick with emotion.

"Why did you find another partner? We were so happy together."

"When I heard you were dead, do you know how scared I was?"

"And when I finally found you, you were so cold to me. And you said you have a partner."

"Can't you come back with me? Like before?"

Elma poured out her heart.

Tohru was stunned.

She finally understood why Elma was so persistent. Their friendship had deepened into something more.

Roy sighed. He hadn't expected Tohru to be such a heartbreaker.

She had completely captivated Elma.

Tohru, also surprised by Elma's confession, gently patted her head.

"I'm sorry."

"I understand your feelings now. Let's be good friends again, like before."

Elma's eyes lit up.

"But let's finish our match first," Tohru said with a smile.

"Okay." Elma nodded.

They clashed again.

But this time, their fight was less destructive, a simple hand-to-hand combat.

They had vented their emotions earlier.

Their battle lasted for hours.

Finally, as the sun began to set, they collapsed from exhaustion.

"Tohru."

"What?"

"I won. Buy me dinner," Elma said, panting.

"No, I won. You should buy me dinner," Tohru retorted.

"No, I won!" Elma insisted, acting like a spoiled child.

"No, I did!" Tohru also started rolling on the ground.

Roy facepalmed and approached them.

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"How about I treat you both to dinner?" he offered.

"It's you, the one who stole Tohru! I won't forgive you!" Elma glared at him with hostility.

"Elma, don't be rude to Roy," Tohru scolded.

Elma looked at her with a hurt expression.

"Tohru, it's okay," Roy said, then turned to Elma with a smile. "Elma, I'll double the food tonight. Want to come?"

"Gulp." Elma swallowed hard. As a glutton, she couldn't resist the temptation of food.

"For Tohru's sake, I'll agree."

Roy smirked.

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Back at the apartment, Roy prepared a feast.

Elma, seeing the delicious spread, instantly forgot about her animosity towards Roy.

'So this is the unyielding Elma,' Roy thought, amused.

"Aah..." Kanna suddenly offered him a piece of fish.

"Oh, thanks." Roy took the fish and fed Kanna a piece of meat in return.

Est also tugged at his sleeve and offered him some vegetables.

Roy ate the vegetables and fed Est some meat.

Then, it was Tohru's turn, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"By the way, Elma, you don't have a place to stay, do you? How about staying here?" Roy asked.

"I disagree!" Tohru immediately objected.

"Why? Didn't you two make up?" Roy was surprised.

"Well, yes, but... but..." Tohru stammered, unable to explain.

"Elma, what do you think?"

"Will there be delicious food every day?" Elma asked, her eyes shining.

"Of course."

"Then I agree. But that doesn't mean I forgive you for stealing Tohru," Elma declared.

She couldn't resist the allure of good food.

"It's alright. You can still be with Tohru if you live here."

"That's true!" Elma nodded eagerly.

"Why are we letting her stay here?" Tohru grumbled.

"Well, it's your fault, Tohru," Roy teased.

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