A carriage drawn by an eight-legged giant warhorse— Sleipnir —raced across the night sky. Rias and the others were riding in that carriage, on their way back to Kuoh Town.
Around the carriage, which was as large as a sightseeing bus, Xenovia, Yuma, Irina, and Baraqiel flew with their wings spread, keeping watch over their surroundings.
"Hoh hoh hoh. The Yamato Nadeshiko of Japan are wonderful, geisha girls are the best~!"
Odin, who had enjoyed authentic geisha entertainment in Kyoto, was in a great mood the entire time.
"Odin-sama! There's hardly any time before the meeting with the Japanese Mythology, is there?! Please stop your nighttime revelries!!"
Rossweisse, perhaps having reached her limit, admonished him with veins bulging on her forehead. But then,
"Haah... You are as rigid as ever. That's precisely why, despite being a Valkyrie, you've never had a single boyfriend and have earned dishonorable nicknames like 'Failure Valkyrie' or 'Perpetual Twilight Ragnarok,' you know?"
"Wha!? Th-that has nothing to do with anything, does it!?"
She was easily talked down.
Rossweisse was a Valkyrie. In Norse Mythology, her role was to select brave warriors on the battlefield and guide their souls to Valhalla after death.
The brave warriors guided to Valhalla would become Einherjar, warriors for the final war, Ragnarok. It was said that during this time, love often blossomed between a Valkyrie and an Einherjar, many becoming lovers or even spouses.
Therefore, many Valkyries retired to get married, making it a popular profession in Norse Mythology.
However, Rossweisse, despite being a Valkyrie, had never had a single lover and was apparently called by various dishonorable names.
"But, but it can't be helped, can it!? Unlike in the old days, human battlefields only have 'soldiers' who use heavy weaponry with an emphasis on efficiency, and even when there is someone who could be called a brave warrior, they somehow shy away during the process of being sent to Valhalla! I work so hard to take care of them, I do my absolute best for them, so why? Why can't I get a boyfriend…!?"
'Ah, she's finally started crying.' Akeno and Yumi, unable to stand by, were comforting her... 'Honestly, what a troublesome girl.'
"Hey, Sekiryuutei and Guyver. Could one of you take this Rossweisse off my hands? You two certainly have the qualifications of brave warriors, so there shouldn't be a problem."
"… She is indeed overly serious, rigid, and a dull girl, but she excels in magical talent and, as you can see, is a beauty. On top of that, her figure is outstanding, with big boobs and a big ass. And as of now, she's still a virgin. How about it? Don't you think she's a steal?"
"Wai—! How does Odin-sama know I'm a virgin!?"
"Fool. There's no way you, with your 'no-boyfriend history' equaling your age, would have any experience, right?"
Odin sighed in exasperation. Apparently finding it true, Rossweisse's face turned bright red, and she groaned, "Guh Grrr..." in frustration.
"So? What do you say?"
Asked by Odin, Issei and Kazuki looked at each other. 'Ah, Rossweisse has a slightly expectant look in her eyes.' But then,
"For me... honestly, I just became Asia's boyfriend, so I kinda want to spend some more time just the two of us being lovey-dovey... Ah, but if Rossweisse-san is willing to wait, then she's totally welcome."
"Issei-san...!"
'Oh my,' Asia was so moved that she was gazing into his eyes. Honestly, they're as innocent as can be.
"I don't mind if Rias gives permission, and she herself desires it. However, I already have seven girlfriends, so it's fine if she's okay with that."
Upon hearing that, Rossweisse was rendered speechless with a "Seven!?" There were already three or four more potential candidates, and once the rest of the peerage was complete, it would likely increase further...
In the end, it might become over twenty. 'Twenty people... That's troublesome; I wonder if I can manage them all?'
"...That's what they say. What will you do, Rossweisse?"
"I..."
Rossweisse was pondering with a serious face, but did she not realize she was being forced into a binary choice? There was no need to choose specifically between those two, but she really was a hopeless girl...
Just then, the carriage made an abrupt stop, and a sudden jolt struck them.
Opening the window of the abruptly stopped carriage to check the situation, a man in black combat attire wearing a mantle was floating in the carriage's path.
He had dark eyes, appeared to be in his late twenties, and was quite handsome, though inferior to Azazel himself.
Azazel knew this man. 'Old man... Is the reason you came to Japan earlier than planned because you're being targeted by this guy!? Tch, bringing in such a troublesome individual...!'
"Nfu fufufu... Greetings, everyone. My name is Loki. Loki, the Malevolent God of Norse Mythology!"
The man who spread his mantle wide and proudly announced himself—Loki—his appearance caused tension to run across Rias and the others' faces…
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