In this crossover anime/manga series, my romantic choices in my head are a bit strange.

"You fought her fiercely, and the way you appeared was also very special. That level of spatial fluctuation is something even the current Demon King would find difficult to achieve; it must be some kind of divine artifact."

"Using a divine artifact to get here, wasn't it all to save him?" She seemed to have thought of something, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"There's no need to feel ashamed. You've already gone to such great lengths and done your best."

"Acknowledging your defeat and gathering strength for revenge is your truest desire."

I f***ing…

Rias's words were seductive. A natural-born devil, coupled with her stunning figure, Rias even subtly swayed her body in front of him to arouse his desire.

If Lin Tianzhen is truly a friend of Yicheng, then his heart is already filled with self-reproach and anger.

But Lin Tian was not. He was just a thief who had already stolen the treasure and was preparing to make a nice escape, fearing that he would be targeted by other beings.

He understood Rias's thoughts; she must have observed the Red Dragon Emperor's actions earlier. Although Rias didn't yet know it was a God-Slaying Gear, he was worth sacrificing a few pawns for, and she was preparing to recruit him.

"I'm sorry, Miss Rias, I'm really not a friend of this Mr. Hyoudou."

He chose to refuse. Rias was indeed very good to her retinue, but even the best of friends are different from servants.

Hyodo Issei, the Dragon Emperor, no matter how powerful he was, ended up becoming a live-in son-in-law. This was largely due to his lowly status in the early stages. He became Rias's pawn. Although he would receive a lot of help, he would be overshadowed by her for the rest of his life!

A look of resentment appeared on Rias's face. She tried to continue recruiting him, but Lin Tian ignored her.

With the clanging of his armor, Lin Tian left the park and headed towards the woods.

Chapter 46 Drag

"Minister. Can't we just bring him here by kidnapping?"

A figure leaped out from the bushes. She was wearing the same uniform as Rias, with white hair and an excessively petite figure. It was none other than Rias's castle girl, Shiranui, also known as Kitten.

Her gaze was indifferent, her face expressionless. As Rias's castle, she naturally accompanied him during this dangerous operation.

She didn't have many thoughts. If Rias wanted Lin Tian to become a familiar, then let him become a familiar.

“There’s no need to go that far, little cat.” Rias sighed.

"Since he is unwilling, I will not force him. It is meaningless to do anything if he does not truly want to be my kin."

"But we can't give up right away. Kitten, you stay behind him, and you won't have to hand out flyers for the next few days." (Late at night)

Moonlight streamed down, and the air was filled with the earthy scent and a faint fragrance, occasionally punctuated by the calls of birds.

Lin Tian found a large tree in the forest, tested its quality briefly, and then climbed up using both hands and feet. As he ascended, a lot of bark rubbed off his armor, the wind in the forest became cold and howling, and the surrounding branches and leaves swayed in the wind.

With a heavy scraping sound, Lin Tian stopped high up. There was a natural depression formed by the intersection of three thick horizontal branches. After clearing away a few thin, dead branches, Lin Tian braced himself with his hands and sat in the middle of the depression, leaning against the rough tree trunk. Moonlight filtered through the dense canopy, and the natural beauty he had never experienced before quickly captivated Lin Tian.

This was his first time living in the wild!

Because he had no identity and no money, the system's storage space only accepted items produced by the system. Lin Tian also couldn't easily take off his armor—he wasn't a rich young master, and this set of equipment had cost him a lot of savings—so he could only choose to spend the night in the wilderness.

In this world, cities are more dangerous than the wilderness!

There's no need to elaborate on the identities of angels, fallen angels, and demons, and their relationships. As a human, the only one who could harm him is a demon.

The attack on Rena Lei by the fallen angel was purely accidental; she wouldn't have acted in a different setting. Fallen angels, like demons, have their own rules, and only a wandering demon would attack an ordinary person.

This area belongs to the Gremory family. As a noble family of the demonic sect, the Gremory would not attack ordinary people without reason, and they have the responsibility to wipe out the wandering demons within their territory.

These wandering demons have no masters and are extremely dangerous beasts. They act entirely on their own whims and often hide in abandoned warehouses or filthy underground pipes. No matter how dirty they are, they prefer to stay in the city and would never come out into the wild.

"Dreig...Dreig? Can you hear me?"

After Lin Tian thought he had hidden himself well, he began to call upon the red dragon Draig residing within him.

A red gauntlet appeared on the arm, clearly seen by the kitten hiding in the shade of the tree, who silently memorized the shape of the artifact.

The gauntlet emitted a faint red glow. Lin Tian immersed his consciousness into the gauntlet and finally saw the awake Draig.

Its robust and imposing body blots out the sky, with enormous dragon horns, sharp dragon claws, and huge, magma-like wings, and the space seemed to be shrouded in darkness that devours everything.

It was in this environment that he first met Drag. Drag's emerald green eyes were full of wisdom. He looked at Lin Tian, ​​who resembled an insect, but without any condescending arrogance: "Interesting. Is this the personality of your host this time?" "You're the first person who dared to speak to me proactively." Lin Tian chuckled. Drag was quite arrogant now, only liking powerful hosts. After all, it and the White Dragon Emperor were sworn enemies; only a powerful host could defeat the other and allow it to vent its anger!

"Dreig, haven't you ever thought about going out? Not with this divine artifact, but to fight the White Dragon Emperor in a real battle again."

"As long as you can do your best to help me when I need you, I will release you!" Drag's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Lin Tian with surprise, his heavy pressure subconsciously focusing on Lin Tian.

It definitely wants to get out. How can a dragon that soars through the nine heavens be trapped in a tiny artifact?

But that's impossible. How many years have the God-Slaying Gears existed? Who can free them? And who would be willing to? The oppressive aura quietly dissipated, and Draig silently closed his eyes. "What an arrogant host. Even the strongest of all time wouldn't have uttered such words. Do you really think you can become stronger than me on your own?"

"You're underestimating me. Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm a born ruler! If I say I can get you out of trouble, then I definitely can!"

"A hegemon? Hahaha! Seeking help from others when faced with a powerful enemy—that doesn't seem like someone who can wield the power of a hegemon."

Draig's voice was steady: "However, I'm willing to help you this once, as a reward for being able to converse with you throughout the long years. Rather, it was meant to help; that's its purpose. Speak, my host! What do you need my power to deal with?" "Ah, nothing much. Just a few gods."

"Hmph, a few gods? Of course...???" Draig was dumbfounded.

"You little brat, you want to kill a god?!"

In this world, the combat power system is roughly divided into the following levels: Lower-level Demon, Intermediate-level Demon, Upper-level Demon, Supreme-level Demon, Demon King, Transcendent, and Dragon God. There are also further subdivisions, such as Special-level Demon, which is between the Supreme-level and Demon King, and the concept of Super Demon King, which exists between Demon King and Transcendent, but overall there are these seven levels.

Before being sealed away, Draig's full strength was roughly at the level of a super demon king. The main gods of various mythologies are roughly at the level of demon kings, with a few reaching the level of super demon kings or approaching transcendent beings. With its strength, it could handle them.

That was its peak level. Now that Draig resides within the gauntlet, its power depends entirely on the host. While Lin Tian isn't the worst, he's not much better; even at his best, he can only reach Special Grade level. He's barely managing to defeat a God!

"With your skill level, ordinary multiplication won't help you slay a god, and the forbidden technique... So, you're going to forcefully use the Tyrant Dragon?"

Dreig's tone was serious.

The ultimate form of a divine artifact is called the Forbidden Hand, which unleashes the full power of the artifact. However, artifacts like Draig, which contain monsters, are different.

Because they are too dangerous, ordinary artifact hosts cannot use their power, thus their strength is severely limited.

The host is only using the ashes of their power; to use their true power, the seal must be temporarily broken. For the God-Slaying Tool 'Crimson Dragon Emperor's Gauntlets, this is the Tyrant Dragon.

It is a divine weapon capable of annihilating gods. Draig, unleashing its full power, could easily slaughter several gods!

Aside from the God of the Bible, who is a being that has reached the level of a dragon god and is stronger than the transcendent, he is already infinitely close to the embodiment of the rules.

"But you are human... Even a tyrannical dragon, which consumes a great deal of its lifespan even as a demon, is probably no match for an ordinary human."

"Dreig".

Lin Tian's relaxed tone broke the atmosphere that seemed like a farewell between life and death. He didn't answer directly, but instead gave the red dragon a mocking look:

"Didn't you just say I didn't look like a wielder of the power of hegemony? Now it's you who's cowering and hesitating!"

"This isn't the arrogant and unrestrained Ertianlong I've heard about!" "The path of tyranny isn't a choice made after calculating gains and losses!"

Draig was stunned. In all these years, he had slept within this gauntlet, and this was the first time he had been mocked like this.

"Hahaha! Good, interesting! You are the most interesting host I have ever met!" This was the first time anyone had mentioned this to the two Heavenly Dragons. It was not angry or embarrassed. It considered itself an elder, and since Lin Tian's tone did not contain any malice or contempt, Dreig would not do anything excessive.

"Even I'm getting excited! This is the first time I've ever been looking forward to seeing how your final fate will be!"

"However, if I'm not satisfied with Tyrant Dragon's fate, I'll laugh at you for your overconfidence!"

Just for fun.

"Of course! I'm a born overlord, and I always do what I say!" He had a feeling that he would definitely need to use Drag on his trip to the DanMachi world.

Chapter 47 Rias's Sincerity

Early the next morning.

Shirayuki told Rias what had happened the night before. Upon learning that Lin Tian had spent the night in the woods, and that his face, without a helmet and without magic, had been bitten by mosquitoes, she chuckled softly. She then recounted what actions he had taken that night.

"Thank you for your hard work, little cat."

"Hmm. That person's divine weapon is like this..."

Rias watched with a smile as the kitten materialized the artifact using magic, but as she watched, her smile faded.

"This is... no way."

She hurriedly searched through the information and finally confirmed the true form of the divine artifact. Rias's ruby-like eyes widened suddenly, and her breathing became rapid.

"God-Slaying Gear... The Crimson Dragon Emperor's Gauntlets..."

Rias murmured absentmindedly, while Akeno Himejima behind her looked equally surprised.

Rias was no stranger to the concept of God-Slaying Gear. Her bishop Gaspar possessed a God-Slaying Gear, but due to his cowardly and weak personality and his fondness for cross-dressing, he had never had it put to use.

Now that another wielder of the God-Slaying Gear has appeared before her, she has to consider whether this might be her only chance in this lifetime.

"Akino, Neko, we have to go there ourselves," Rias said solemnly. No matter the cost, she was determined to take them down!

In the afternoon, Rias, having made all the necessary preparations, arrived at the forest. The sunlight was at its peak, filtering through the branches and casting dappled shadows on the ground. Rias stood in the clearing where the light and shadow intertwined, her blood-red hair shimmering with a warm glow.

Lin Tian had already gotten up and was lazily leaning against a tree. Seeing Liya arrive with a large group of people, he couldn't help but tease her:

"Isn't this Lady Gremory? What brings you here again today?" Rias looked at Lin Tian, ​​took a deep breath, and tried her best to maintain an elegant and proud demeanor. If she wanted to recruit Lin Tian, ​​she had to let him see the value she possessed.

She mentally rehearsed her words, and it was only then that she realized she didn't even know the other person's name. She slowly began to speak.

"Sir, we meet again."

"Regarding my previous suggestion, I hope you can reconsider." "Really? But I've already refused."

"I know."

Rias took a step forward, getting closer to him! "But I still believe that proposal is the best option for both of us. It's the legendary God-Slaying Gear, isn't it?"

Lin Tian looked surprised, but remained calm inside. The kitten was stronger than him, but while he was chatting with Draig, the arrogant red dragon reminded him that someone was watching him.

Having only been in this world for a few hours and having only interacted with Rias, he naturally guessed it. Moreover, revealing this information to Rias was exactly what he wanted.

If the goal is to attract Rias's attention, what could be more important to her than the host of the God-Slaying Gear?

"The Crimson Dragon Emperor's gauntlets have already awakened on your hands. You should know what that means."

"Throughout history, the hosts of the Crimson Dragon Emperor have been figures who stirred up chaos in the world. Even if you choose to remain peaceful, there will still be hidden forces and conspiracies against you."

"So I'm going to become your pawn?" Lin Tian remained noncommittal.

Rias placed her hand on her chest, her expression serious.

“I, Rias Gremory, swear in the name of Gremory, that I will treat my pawns as family, and I will treat you the same way. I will regard you as an important ally, not just a tool.”

"By becoming my pawn, you will not only gain the friendship of the Gremory family, but also their protection. Before you grow stronger, I, Rias, will clear all obstacles for you!"

Her words were resolute, displaying the Red-Haired Princess's imposing presence to the fullest. "Is that so? Protection... I must say, I'm tempted. Having immense potential is meaningless without growing into it."

Rias's expression relaxed, thinking Lin Tian was about to agree, but then she suddenly saw his expression and her pupils contracted.

Lin Tian's face held a half-smile, his naked gaze seeming to see right through her, making Rias feel as if she had a thorn in her side.

"But I hate being kept in the dark, especially by you. You seem to be twisting the facts."

"Join you, or join the Gremory family?" *Spit*

"I was found out... Am I still not mature enough?"

Rias's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her fair fingers unconsciously curled at her sides.

If she really wanted Lin Tian to become a member of the Gremory, she had many better ways. She could even promise him many things that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of in the name of the current Demon King. But she didn't want to, or rather, she wanted Lin Tian to have a closer relationship with her.

Joining the Gremory family and becoming her pawn are different things; the latter is based on her interests, while the former... is, of course, based on the Gremory name.

She desperately needed power to beat that lousy bird in the ranking game and annul the engagement.

If Lin Tian joins Gremory, he will represent the interests of Sazex—her brother and the current Demon King. Will Lin Tian support the annulment of the engagement?

The answer was obvious, and the atmosphere became tense for a moment.

Rias took a deep breath, her ample bosom rising and falling slightly with it. She gritted her teeth, deciding to unleash her final weapon: "If... you like it."

Rias's fingers lightly rested on the first button of her white shirt, then the second, the third, the fourth… more and more of her warm, glowing skin was revealed. Akeno and Shiranui, standing beside her, widened their eyes in astonishment at her actions. They hadn't expected Rias to go to such lengths with a man she'd just met!

Is the Crimson Dragon Emperor really that attractive?

The front of the white shirt was completely open, revealing the deep red lace bra that covered her full, snow-white breasts.

The corset was exquisitely designed and elegant, with its purple lace pattern exuding both nobility and mystery. The front of the shirt was gently parted to the sides, revealing even more clearly the outline of her large, voluptuous breasts beneath the corset.

Rias gently stroked her hand, as if teasingly stroking it. Her delicate breasts, like tofu, sagged with her movements, the deep cleavage in the middle captivating Lin Tian's gaze.

Rias placed her hands behind her back, and the alluring lace pattern swayed gently, causing a pair of large, plump, and elastic nipples to spring out, swaying slightly in the sunlight. The healthy, pale pink nipples trembled softly at their tips, the two mounds of milk bobbing with each breath.

"You really like this, don't you? I noticed it yesterday; your gaze was constantly fixed on it."

"As long as you agree to be my pawn, even if it's just to become my fiancé, Rias Gremory, I'll allow it."

"how?"