"Are you... in such a hurry to die?"
Sensing the power of the Great Red, Rias said with displeasure.
Although Rias only possessed the strength of a Transcendent, her Transcendence was fundamentally different from that of others.
Overall strength isn't just about the quality of energy; there are other aspects to consider.
Let's not dwell too much on physical power. Not only is Rias only four years old, but no matter what, her physical body could not surpass that of a Dragon species, let alone a Pure-blooded Dragon species born outside the world.
Although her physical resilience isn't high, the essence of Rias's life is already approaching that of a Dragon God.
Her energy, life essence, and soul are all evolving and merging. The fundamental life form of Rias has already reached the level of a Lesser Dragon God.
Moreover, her application and control over energy itself is something the Great Red could never hope to match.
One is a natural-born powerhouse; the other grew from weakness to strength, becoming more comprehensive and versatile in all aspects.
Even without relying on external forces, with the goal of killing her opponent, Rias had a seventy to eighty percent certainty of slaying Him.
Challenging those above one's level? Who isn't a protagonist these days~
If you add in the many magical devices Rias had created during this period, she could make it even easier.
To make it simpler still, Rias could simply steal Samael.
In this world, Samael is the curse of the God of the Bible.
Because Adam was deceived by Samael and ate the forbidden fruit from the Garden of Eden, the emotionless God developed hatred.
Samael, cursed by God, for some reason formed a curse specifically targeting Dragons.
If an ordinary Dragon, or even a Heavenly Dragon, were touched by its venom, they would most likely die.
Even Dragon Gods have a hard time with Samael's poison and are severely countered by it.
In the original work, Ophis's power was stolen by Samael, forming another existence that Rizevim named Lilith.
Since Samael's poison was effective against Ophis, it would also be effective against the Great Red.
Used properly, even the Great Red would be in trouble.
"Oops, sorry~"
A cheerful voice echoed in her mind, giving off a casual feeling even when apologizing.
"Since you've already glimpsed my essence, letting me take a peek at your dream is only fair, isn't it We're even now"
The Great Red said with a chuckle.
"What do you want?"
Rias asked discontentedly.
The Great Red, the pinnacle of Earth's combat power, one of the two Great Dragon Gods, the Crimson Dragon recorded in the Biblical Book of Revelation. His true name is Great Red, also known as DxD (Dragon of Dragons), the Great Red hailed as the 'True Dragon'.
The name of the outer world for this world is DxD, precisely because of the Great Red who guards the Dimensional Gap and its passages.
He is also the strongest combatant in this world.
For such an existence, Rias seemed to recall a concept from her memories to describe Him.
Pure-blooded Dragon species.
Pure-blooded Dragon species are not 'born,' but rather 'occur.'
A species that one day, without warning, coalesces from immense power—this is the Pure-blooded Dragon species.
Among their descendants, only asexual reproduction produces pure-bloods. If they mate with a different species, they produce Lesser Dragons.
Although not exactly the same, the concept is quite similar.
As the Great Red who presides over dream, it wasn't impossible for Him to peer past Rias's Power of Destruction and observe her dream.
Although her Power of Destruction was formidable, it wasn't impossible for Him to see through it in its normal state, and her development of the concept of Destruction was still too low.
Of course, even if He saw through it, it would inevitably only be a part.
Although there was a level suppression between the two, Rias's defenses against the outside world were comprehensive.
Not only was there Power of Destruction swirling around her, but her clothes and mental aspects were also protected by special-type magical devices.
Moreover, now that she was consciously on guard against 'dream,' even the Great Red could not see through her 'dream.'
"Your dream is beautiful."
The Great Red said sincerely.
"And then?"
Rias looked indifferently at the Great Red.
"People's dreams vary in height; some are dazzling, others gloomy; some are holy, others steeped in deep desire."
The Great Red said, "To me, who presides over dream, you shine like a gem."
Just as people like money, most Dragons are also quite simple.
Some Dragons love battle, so much so that even after their physical bodies are destroyed and they are forged into Sacred Gears, they do not cease, letting their users continue the strife.
Some Dragons love treasures, like Fafnir and Tiamat.
Ophis loves the silence within the Dimensional Gap; for Him, eternal silence is tranquility.
As for the Great Red, He loves the dreams held within people's hearts.
Because He Himself is a Dragon born from dream.
By the way, some people claim not to like money, but if all their money disappeared, that person would surely go mad~
"All this beating around the bush, what exactly do you want?"
Rias was growing impatient.
"May I gaze upon your dream?"
The Great Red asked sincerely.
"And what do I get in return?"
Rias pondered slightly before asking.
"Whatever you wish."
The Great Red said, "Most of what I possess, I can give to you."
Hearing this, Rias's eyes couldn't help but light up.
Perfectly timed, she was currently undergoing fusion in the aspect of life.
During this process, Rias wasn't just elevating her own life essence; she was also absorbing the strengths of other races.
Apart from the demonic nature as her foundation, divinity was also taking root within Rias's body.
Although she had also delved into Dragon power, how could the Dragons within the world compare to the Great Red?
After all, the strongest beings in this world are the Dragons!
Not to mention research on Dragons, there was also the power attribute of the Great Red—dream.
Simply put, a Pure-blooded Dragon species is practically a treasure trove from head to toe.
Plucking a few scales or drawing some blood would undoubtedly yield the finest materials.
"Agreed."
Rias nodded.
"Woohoo, takeoff~"
The Great Red cheered, and the power of dream enveloped Rias.
After a moment's thought, Rias lowered her defenses against dream.
Instantly, the Great Red's emotions surged.
In the next moment, a red light bloomed.
Crimson, incredibly dazzling.
With an immense sense of satisfaction, the red light took human form.
It was an exceedingly beautiful young woman.
Crimson hair identical to Rias's, crystal-clear skin, a soft figure, and a full bust.
Undoubtedly a beauty.
However—
"Isn't that my face?!"
Rias stared in astonishment at the figure before her.
The young woman before her was clearly Rias's own appearance as an adult!
What exactly had she seen within Rias through the power of dream?
Involuntarily, Rias grew curious.
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