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

The author's note: Holy crap, I almost got scammed! They pretended to chat with me all afternoon just to get 100 yuan from me... Normal update tomorrow.

Chapter Forty-Eight: But I refuse!

Did they just hand out freebies to me?

Those full, snow-white breasts and deep cleavage did indeed catch Lin Tian's eye; she was known as the Red-Haired Demon Breast Princess…

Horror!

Lin Tian's subtle shift in expression didn't escape Rias's red eyes, which were fixed intently on his face. She breathed a sigh of relief, believing she had won him over. Since Lin Tian seemed to like this type, she decided to press on:

"If you like, you can be with even the kitten and Akeno if you want!"

Under the blazing sun, Rias's words struck the three of them like a thunderclap.

"Eh?!"

"Oh dear, Minister, you didn't tell us this beforehand, did you?" The kitten's golden eyes widened; she truly hadn't expected Rias to betray her so bluntly. Was this a joke, or...?

Himejima Akeno's interest only grew stronger. She wanted to continue teasing Rias, but she gave up the idea under Rias's pleading gaze.

Rias set an example by doing so. As her pawn and good friend, Akeno coughed, turned her gaze to Lin Tian, ​​and a charming smile appeared on her face:

"Hmm. Since the minister said so, of course I can only obey~" "But whether you can spend the night with me depends on your skills~" Since Zhu Nai had made her stance clear, Xiao Mao could only nod, and even her usually inorganic face showed a hint of nervousness.

The situation was completely favorable for Lin Tian. As long as he agreed to become Rias's pawn, he could immediately and easily obtain the power, status, strength, and beauty that ordinary people strive for!

Lin Tian swallowed hard, his voice trembling:

"Is everything you said... true?"

An unnatural flush appeared on his face, and the armor on his chest rose and fell with his heavy breathing, as if he were very tempted.

"As long as I become your pawn, as long as I obey you, you really will, you will let me have your body... and those two over there..."

"Yes~ I promise you!" came a cheerful voice.

That's right! He wavered!

Lin Tian's reply was slow, and Rias became anxious, eager to welcome her victory.

"Say yes, say yes now!" "But I refuse!" "Huh?"

Lin Tian struck a strange pose, his face, hidden in the shadows, illuminated by the westward-moving sunlight, revealing a peculiar, indifferent expression.

"One of the things I, Lin Tian, ​​enjoy doing most is saying 'No' to people who think they have the upper hand and refusing them!"

Holy crap, they finally got me hooked on the meme! "What?!"

Rias's expression froze.

After realizing what Lin Tian had said, Rias felt a deep sense of humiliation at being mocked, her expression shifting between anger and uncertainty—especially when she realized that she had been completely exposed!

This is blatant mockery, treating her like a circus clown! What does he take the noble heir of the Gremory family for?!

Unfortunately, only Rias among the four present thought so. Koneko breathed a sigh of relief, a slight liking for Lin Tian rising in her heart; Akeno laughed even more freely, finding Lin Tian truly interesting, but due to their status, she narrowed the distance between herself and Rias, subtly showing a hint of favoritism.

Rias pushed Akeno aside, put her clothes back on, and glared angrily at Lin Tian:

"Can you give me a legitimate reason? If not, can I consider this mockery of the Gremory family as an insult?"

Rias was genuinely angry, but she was secretly planning what would happen next.

No matter how noble his reasons may be, Rias intends not to acknowledge them. Once the Gremory family is accused of humiliation, it's no longer just a personal matter for her. Using the family's power at this point wouldn't be considered bullying and wouldn't affect the Gremory family's reputation.

"Then I'll force him to become my soldier!"

That's right, Rias still hadn't given up on this idea. Lin Tian was indeed mischievous, but Rias was confident she could "turn him into a suitable servant—no, a male companion, perhaps. He was the host of the God-Slaying Gear, the new generation of the Red Dragon Emperor; becoming a servant was too much for him."

"The reason is that I already have someone I like." "...What?"

“I already have someone I like. She will be the older one, and there will be several younger ones. Do you understand, Miss Rias?” Lin Tian added, “It’s not just a romantic relationship, we’ve done all sorts of sweet nothings.”

"Miss Rias doesn't have a chance!" What?!

Rias underestimated Lin Tian—or rather, she overestimated him. She assumed his reason for refusing was that he looked down on demons, or that he was arrogant and thought he could crush the heavens and earth, or that her sincerity wasn't enough, and that she had lost because of her womanly side?!

Rias's good upbringing taught her that breaking up a loving couple was extremely rude. To win Lin Tian over, she should appeal to his tastes, praise his loyalty in love, or even forgive him and claim she wouldn't mind being his mistress—what a joke!

Rias still felt a surge of resentment; how could she be a concubine! Her blood boiling, she angrily retorted:

"So what?! It's not even done yet!"

"Divorcing her and making me a housewife is the right thing to do! How can an ordinary woman compare to me, Rias, in terms of both bloodline and status?!"

"Let her be the mistress, and I'll be the mistress!"

Lin Tian should have been angry, as Rias was belittling his other women, but looking at Rias's expression that seemed to say, "How could you be so stupid? I'm clearly better," he couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Um, Rias~?" Akeno couldn't stand it anymore. For the first time, she felt embarrassed and ashamed to be Rias's familiar. She reached out and tugged at Rias's sleeve: "You're too impatient."

"Zhu Nai!...Leave me alone."

Rias pursed her lips, realizing what was happening, and blushed. "What's wrong with me... am I jealous of a man?"

How could I say something so unbecoming of my status!

She carefully examined her body and confirmed that there was no trace of magic interfering with her, so she could only attribute this impulse to obsession.

"I'm sorry, Rias, it's not possible for you to be the first wife. At most, you can be the first wife of this world."

Lin Tian changed the subject, saying to the dejected Rias, "However, I can give Rias a chance."

"Chance?"

Rias's face lit up with joy, and she quickly agreed, "Whatever the request, I will fulfill it!"

"Hmm. Rias Gremory, I ask you, Kuoh Town is your territory, how much do you know about the fallen angels in this territory?"

"A fallen angel?"

Rias pondered for a moment, recalling the lower-ranking fallen angel she had fought with Lin Tian yesterday. Was she to eliminate that person?

"I'm not that tasteless. Besides, it would be a waste to kill such a stunningly beautiful woman."

"Hmm. Do you want me to give her to you as a sex toy?"

Chapter 49 Let's use deception!

Lin Tian decisively (?) rejected the tempting offer and informed Rias of his intentions.

"You've probably heard of the divine artifact, 【The Smile of the Virgin Mary】, right?"

"Ok."

This artifact is quite famous, so Rias knows its function. It is a divine artifact specializing in healing, capable of healing any kind of injury, and several are known to exist in the world.

It can also heal demons—however, since the artifact is named the Smile of the Virgin Mary, its owner is usually a devout nun, just like the gauntlets of the Crimson Dragon Emperor, which often appear on people with a will that matches its power.

Each artifact holder is strictly guarded by the church, so they are not valued by the demons.

Rias quickly processed all the information and waited quietly for Lin Tian to explain his intentions. She was joking; she'd already guessed wrong several times and didn't want to embarrass herself again!

"In a few days... or maybe a few weeks, a nun named Asia Argento will come to Kuoh Town, and she will possess this artifact."

"She has been exiled by the local church as a heretic, and the mastermind behind it is the high-ranking demon Diodora. She came to Kuoh Town because she joined an exorcist organization that is connected to fallen angels."

Himejima Akeno, standing next to Rias, raised an eyebrow:

"Oh my, this is really interesting. A little nun, involved with God, demons, and fallen angels. And the holder of the Virgin Mary's smile is exiled as a heretic. This is not a common occurrence. It's the only case she knows of!"

Himejima Akeno didn't say the last sentence, but her gaze expressed her doubt. Was Lin Tian telling the truth?

Lin Tian was not angry. In the past, when the God of the Bible still existed, such a devout nun would indeed be protected, framed by the devil, and banished as a heretic.

The church has already publicized it for you!

But now no one can imagine that the God of the Bible no longer exists, the heavenly system is out of balance, and the prayers of believers cannot reach the ears of the angels at all.

He didn't explain to Zhu Nai, and continued:

"Sister Asia was very pure and naive. She had almost no contact with society, and to put it bluntly, she was very easy to fool."

"Rias, protect Asia by any means necessary, and don't let her get hurt."

"Hmm, hmm..." Rias nodded as she listened, then realized something: "You're leaving Kuoh Town?"

"That's right, I'll be away for a while. I have my own things to do. Don't worry, I'll be there when you need me."

"Alright... is this your test? Protect a nun?" It wasn't that I couldn't believe it, it was just too easy!

Lin Tian said he wouldn't limit the means; she could easily buy a house and settle Asia in, just like Gaspar did. If what Lin Tian said is true, and Asia is currently penniless and homeless, she would be very happy to do so!

"That's not all. I told you, Asia is very easy to fool, right? She's even willing to heal demons. By the way, that's why she caught the eye of Diodora."

"Rias, you are exceptionally talented, noble, beautiful, dignified, and intelligent. Tricking her into becoming your bishop shouldn't be a problem, right?" "W-what?!"

Rias's face twitched violently; she couldn't believe such a suggestion existed. To corrupt a pure nun into a demon… that was truly horrific!

So Rias was deeply moved. A divine artifact wielder who could perfectly heal injuries and had never before become a demon.

"I understand. I will do it!"

Whether it's to test Lin Tian or to enhance her own strength, it's a very worthwhile deal!

Lin Tian smiled, then waved to Rias and the others, indicating that he had finished speaking. The midday sun was quite strong, and wearing this armor, he couldn't help but want to crawl into a tree hole to rest.

Rias bowed to him and then left with the kitten and the others. After a while, she returned alone to the tree.

"what happened?"

"Hmm... I haven't asked this gentleman's name yet."

Rias smiled charmingly. "Let me introduce myself again. I am Rias Gremory, the next head of the Gremory family. And you?"

"I am Lin Tian, ​​you can just call me by my name. As for my identity... just think of me as the current Crimson Dragon Emperor."

He promised to liberate Draig, and he will do so. The Crimson Dragon Emperor is only temporary!

"Lin Tian? I've got it. Also, here's a gift for you." A red magic circle rose beneath her feet, and Rias's bright red hair, as vibrant as blood, danced wildly in the wind. Magic gathered in her palm, and she pointed at Lin Tian—several intricate magic circles appeared around him. Soon, Lin Tian felt the temperature around him drop rapidly, and he felt much cooler.

"Are you satisfied with this gift?" "Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!"

Lin Tian nodded, his eyes shining, a hint of covetousness in his gaze as he looked at Rias. Having magic is great, she's like a human air conditioner!

"Well then, this is truly goodbye."

The red-haired, busty demon princess slowly disappeared from his sight. Watching her slender back and her full, pert buttocks jiggling as she walked, Lin Tian swallowed hard again.

People and... well, demons really do have different constitutions. Rias is much prettier than Tamaki and the others, even though they're both anime beauties!

The reason becomes clear upon closer examination. Rias is a demon; the impurities of a human body have been completely eliminated, and she no longer needs muscles or metabolism to maintain health. The flow of magical energy within her body enables her to do everything. That exquisite body was developed entirely according to Rias's aesthetic standards, which she considered most alluring and beautiful to other creatures.

"Truly worthy of being called a demon!"

Lin Tian sighed inwardly. He had another reason for not agreeing to Rias's request. He wanted to go to the DanMachi world to find his own god. If he were reincarnated as a demon, his human potential would be erased. Would he still be recognized by those fun gods? He'd probably be dissected and studied!

He also needed to help Joo-hee and the others improve their strength, so after careful consideration, he refused Rias's offer.

After silently repeating the reason to himself, Lin Tian's wavering thoughts caused by that body finally calmed down, and the sun set.

As a red vortex appeared on his body, Lin Tian's figure flashed and disappeared into the forest, leaving only fluttering leaves falling to the ground.

In another time and space, a red vortex quietly appeared, and Lin Tian returned to his apartment. The city was bustling with activity, the night sky was filled with stars, and a cool evening breeze wafted into the apartment through the half-open balcony door.

"I left in the morning."

Isn't it the same as a dungeon scroll? The demon scroll teleports him to the DXD world, and a day there is equivalent to a day in the Hunter world, right?

Lin Tian checked the scroll's description, which only stated that it would teleport back in 24 hours, with a 24-hour cooldown period; it didn't explicitly state that the time flow rate was the same. Lin Tian dismissed this thought; the difference in time flow rate wasn't a major issue, the key was how much. He opened his room door; Joo-hee and Song-yi were sleeping peacefully in each other's arms.

Chapter Fifty concludes that he watched too many pornographic films.

Lin Tian tiptoed to the bedside, not wanting to wake them. He picked up his phone from the bedside table to check the date and found that two days had passed.

"1:2?" That's alright, acceptable.

Lin Tian put away his phone. Seeing that the two were sleeping peacefully, he didn't disturb them. He adjusted the air conditioner to a comfortable temperature, left a note explaining that he would be back, sent a few messages on his phone, and then got dressed to enjoy a long-awaited trip around the city.

He bought some snacks on the street and took them to the arcade—he was alone, and the arcade was the most fun place for him.

After playing a few rounds of the dance machine and trying out the VR racing simulation, Lin Tian was about to start the next round when his phone suddenly rang.

"Zhuxi and the others woke up so quickly? It's clearly their sleeping time..." Lin Tian muttered to himself as he checked his phone and saw that it was a message from Zhenya. Now that he had his phone back, Lin Tian replied to each of his friends, including Zhenya.

Where are you? Hmm...

Based on their years of experience together, Lin Tian knew that Zhenya was in a bad mood, so he didn't ask any questions and sent her his location.