Anime Crossover: Starting with an Infinite Dragon God as a Mount

However, unlike before, I will no longer feel that unbearable, deep-seated pain.

"Is it that same technique from before...?"

His lips moved slightly, uttering the answer he already knew.

It's obvious that it's the spell Su Mu cast on me earlier...

Although I felt a bit confused at the time, since then, when the transmutation array is triggered again, I no longer feel the same intense pain as before.

The girl named Himuro Reia is actually not very good at dealing with other people's kindness.

"what……"

It was as if it wanted to expel the air from its lungs, and it took a long, deep breath.

"How cunning! He actually uses this method to ensure that I work exclusively for him."

She gently exhaled the air from her lungs, which formed white vapor in the cold winter air.

Meanwhile, Su Mu, whose emotions had been stirred, was at home, waiting for a long-awaited guest.

"It's been a long time, Sona."

Su Mu looked at the black-haired, bespectacled girl sitting in front of him and said with a light laugh.

"Yes, Su Mujun, it's been a long time."

Taking advantage of the rare rest period between major battles, Sona came to the human world, and his face still showed an undeniable weariness.

"Looking back now, it's a real pity. I originally wanted Su Mujun to be my companion."

"I'll take this," Sona said with a hint of regret.

In the past, she would carefully consider whether to invite someone to become her spouse.

However, now, the other party can become an independent force, detached from the three fighting races and free from interference, simply by relying on its own strength.

To be honest, even with a good mindset, she couldn't help but regret why she hadn't hesitated less and seized the opportunity when the opponent was still weak.

Thinking about this, she even felt a little envious of Rebel, Su Mu's maid, who was able to live a peaceful life here without caring about the chaos outside.

"Misfortune and fortune can change in an instant."

Su Mu was somewhat moved by Cang Na's words, but he merely raised his teacup towards her.

"Yes, it was ultimately unpredictable. Anyone who sees the current situation would be surprised."

As Shichiko Sona spoke, she slowly stood up.

Looking at Su Mu, he seemed to want to say something, but in the end he hesitated and stopped.

"Well, it's about time for me to go back."

As she said this, she chuckled and waved to Su Mu.

Since Su Mu is now an outsider, there's no need to involve him.

Chapter 153 I am the one who will destroy hell.

Ultimately, this war stemmed from the failure to completely resolve the accumulated hatred between the three races.

Since that's the case, there's no need to drag Su Mu into this as well.

Although she knew that Su Mu possessed considerable strength among Demon King-level experts, she couldn't forget that the Archangel Gabriel of the Heavenly Realm, who had died a few months ago, was also a Demon King-level expert.

Given her personality, she dragged Su Mu into this battlefield that should have been completely unrelated to her, all because of her own will...

If it were Rias, perhaps she could do something like that.

However, she ultimately couldn't do what she said.

Thinking this, Shichiko Sona's smile was both relieved and somewhat dim.

Even though she knew Su Mu had no intention of becoming a demon, she had not truly given up.

Although she didn't try to persuade him to join her family like Rias did, she still hadn't given up on him in her heart.

But right now...

"If I were to tell you now that you should give up participating in the war in the underworld, you probably wouldn't agree, would you?"

Upon hearing this question, the demon girl from the underworld, Sona, was slightly taken aback.

Then, with a smile on her face, both gentleness and heroism were on full display.

"That's natural."

15. "Although I hate many aspects of the underworld now, it doesn't mean that I don't have love for it deep down."

As she said this, her tone was gentle, yet it revealed an unwavering will.

"Moreover, although it may seem a bit inappropriate to say this, the opportunity for turmoil in the underworld is precisely the best time to realize my dream."

Although in many people's eyes, these young people of the underworld are just fledglings who still need to live under the protection of the underworld, they are also growing rapidly in the war.

Especially Sona Shiki, who has always believed more in wisdom than strength, is like a fish in water in war, a situation where the strength of the group is more important than ever.

She matured faster in the war than any other young generation in the underworld, and was better able to utilize her strengths.

The desire to make the underworld a more equal world is now facing obstacles heavier than mountains.

But now, if enough merit can be gained in the war, then changing the status quo of the underworld will become possible.

"So, given this kind of opportunity, it's simply impossible for me to stay out of it for my own comfort, right?"

Zhi Qu Cangna smiled faintly, the light in her eyes somewhat dazzling.

but……

Only towards Su Mu, who sat opposite her with her eyes gently closed, did she truly feel apologetic.

Deceived by the other party's long-standing appearance, she had no idea that the other party was actually the mastermind behind everything.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing, about my family."

Shiki Sona, who had just gotten up and was about to leave, seemed to find it a little difficult to speak.

"Regarding my family members, apart from Tsubaki, I do not intend to involve them excessively in this war." As she spoke, Shiki Sona turned her head slightly, her face slightly flushed.

"They may have considerable talent, but they haven't had a chance to fully develop it yet. So, this is also a little bit of my personal opinion."

Just moments ago he was righteously declaring that he would absolutely protect the underworld, but now he's thinking about sending his own family members off the battlefield.

This made her feel extremely embarrassed, or rather, somewhat ashamed.

"After all, I still can't accept letting my friends and family members be cannon fodder on this battlefield, so I hope you can protect them."

"I understand, it's nothing serious." Su Mu nodded gently and teased, "To be honest, Cangna, a little selfishness only makes you more endearing."

These words immediately caused her face to flush with embarrassment, and she dared not meet Su Mu's gaze.

"Thank you so much, Su Mujun."

She bowed slightly, a bright smile on her face.

Mid-level and low-level demons are nothing short of cannon fodder on that kind of battlefield.

As the war intensified, even if she wanted to protect her family, she was powerless to do so.

Or rather, they themselves are barely able to take care of themselves.

Being able to find shelter for their families at such a time can be seen as a way of resolving long-standing emotional issues.

"In that case, I'll take my leave for now. After all, I also belong to the forces of the underworld, and staying here for an extended period wouldn't be good for you..."

"It's alright. As a neutral force now, none of the three races will want to push me to the opposite side."

"Is that so? That's why I wanted to ask you to protect my still-developing family."

They were just casually talking about something, but the atmosphere between them gradually became ambiguous.

Holding hands, the two gradually closed the distance between them.

As Su Mu approached with a light laugh, Cang's eyelashes trembled slightly with nervousness, but she ultimately closed her eyes.

Then, their lips touched.

"Well……"

After an unknown amount of time, Shiki Sona raised the back of her hand and gently wiped the corner of her mouth.

She breathed softly, causing her breasts to sway slightly, though not exaggeratedly.

With a charming blush on her face, she raised her hand and pushed up her glasses, which were almost slipping off her nose.

"Su Mujun, you're really troubling me."

Shiki Sona, who always presented herself as aloof and composed, smiled slightly, her face flushed with a rare hint of allure.

Su Mu did not answer, but his gaze silently fell on the back of her hand.

Red holy marks gradually appeared on the smooth back of that hand.

"This is……?"

Zhiqu Cangna let out a surprised sound.

"You are marked by something that belongs to me. If you encounter an unexpected event that you cannot resist, you will be summoned back to my side."

The Mark of the Holy Lance.

Even if someone is killed, the person marked will return to Su Mu's side and continue to fight for him.

It can be said that he has essentially become an immortal warrior who will not die as long as Su Mu is still alive and he has not abandoned him.

After all, she was a girl he naturally liked, so he wouldn't just let her go.

"However, if it truly serves to protect your life, then it also means that your mission to fight for the underworld has come to an end."

Staring blankly at the mark on his hand, Sona gradually came to her senses, and then a smile appeared on her face.

"Yes, after all, by the time the life-saving measures you provided take effect, it means I have already failed. If that's the case, then to still put up a death throes would be utterly shameless."

If we really fail, then I'm willing to obediently give up what I'm doing now and stay by your side—that's the look in her eyes.

"Well then, this is truly goodbye."

With a smile that seemed to be either magnanimity or something else entirely, the girl waved her hand gently and disappeared into the light of the magic circle.