Lune looked at the records about Asia in the book of the underworld and read according to the contents:
"Asia Argento, born in Northern Europe, possesses the Sacred Gear [Twilight Healing] and has powerful healing abilities. Abandoned as an infant and became an orphan, she was taken in and raised by the Church to become a Nun. Kind and gentle personality, not good at sports, prone to falling even on flat ground."
"Famous for being able to treat the injuries of humans and angels with her Sacred Gear's ability, she gained the title of Holy Maiden and was revered by Church believers, but was also isolated because of it, unable to make friends, leading to a lack of social skills."
"The Sacred Gear [Twilight Healing] was targeted by Raynare and forcibly taken through a ritual."
"She has done countless good deeds in her life and is a good girl who cares for her friends and lover."
After Lune finished reading all the content about Asia, he closed the book of the underworld and stood up, a joyful smile appearing on his serious face as he said to Asia:
"Congratulations, Miss Asia Argento. Your life and soul are pure and flawless. You will be sent to Elysium."
"Elysium?" Asia said in confusion.
Seeing Asia's confused look, Lune immediately explained: "That is the Elysium, a paradise that only pure souls specially chosen by God after death can set foot in. No hunger, no conflict, no pain, no sorrow—it is an eternal utopia completely free from earthly troubles. A place where pure souls can find rest."
After hearing Lune's words, Asia directly knelt on both knees before Lune, pressed her hands together, and looked at him piously, saying:
"Lord Judge Lune, I want nothing. I only ask you to save Issei-san from hell."
Upon hearing Asia's words, Lune instantly became displeased. He waved his robes and said: "Miss Asia Argento, what kind of talk is that? This is the Underworld, not the Human World or the Devil Realm where you live!"
"We are not like devils and humans, where paying some price can change the outcome. The judgment of our Underworld is the most fair and strict. Once a prisoner goes to hell, they cannot escape!"
"Could you please show some mercy, Lord Judge! Didn't you have the example of Orpheus taking away his wife Eurydice in the past!!" Kiba Yuuto also rushed forward at this time, asking with a face full of tension.
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Lune tapped his gavel to signal everyone to quiet down, then returned to a serious expression and said: "That is true, but you know that Orpheus ended in tragedy. The reason Lord Hades allowed Orpheus to take Eurydice was because his lyre music healed a large number of souls who died with grievances in the Acheron River, so an exception was made!"
"Lune!!" Xenovia shouted angrily, pulling out EX Durandal and preparing to slash at Lune, but was stopped in time by Irina Shidou and Benniah.
"Wait, Xenovia! You can't attack him now!" (Irina Shidou)
"That's right, Sister Xenovia! He is the judge of the Underworld. Only he can release the Lord Red Dragon Emperor from hell now!" (Benniah)
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Lune tapped his gavel again and shouted to the people below: "Quiet, quiet, quiet! The verdict has already been issued! It cannot be changed anymore!"
After saying that, Lune picked up the book of the underworld and intended to leave.
"Wait! Lune-san!" Just as Lune was about to leave, Asia immediately called out to him. "Hmm?" Lune turned back in confusion.
Asia's eyes were shining as she looked at Lune and said: "Lune-san, I am willing to exchange my eligibility to go to Elysium after death for the chance to save Issei-san from hell."
"What!!" Asia's words not only startled Lune but also shocked her companions.
Lune slapped his hands on the table in front of him, his face full of shock and horror as he said: "Are you serious!? You are giving up on entering a paradise with no hunger, no conflict, no pain, and no sorrow just to free a man from hell!!"
"Yes, I am certain." Asia nodded firmly.
Looking at Asia's pure eyes without any malice, Lune closed his eyes, unable to look directly at her. He shook his head with a bit of helplessness and said:
"Really, I ask the world, what is love, that it forces people to pledge their lives to one another. Both you and Orpheus from the past—why do you all give so much for your loved ones."
After Lune finished speaking, he sat back in his judge's chair, opened the book of the underworld in his hand to check the Underworld regulations, and finally stopped at a certain rule.
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Lune tapped his gavel and said to Asia below:
"Asia Argento, are you sure you want to give up your eligibility to enter Elysium after death in exchange for Issei Hyoudou's escape from the sea of suffering in hell?"
"Yes! I am certain!" Asia nodded with a firm gaze.
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With a final strike of the gavel, Lune announced Asia's verdict: "Asia Argento, you have rejected Lord Hades' gift. I sentence you to fall into the Eighth Hell, the Hell of Ice, Cocytus."
"Cocytus? What kind of hell is that?" Sirzechs looked at Benniah and asked.
Benniah immediately understood, opened the map of the Underworld, found the location of the Eighth Hell, and read according to its contents: "The Eighth Hell, the Hell of Ice Cocytus, is an infinitely vast hell. Those who commit the most serious crimes of attempting to rebel against God will fall into the piercing ice, turning into ice sculptures and never being able to reincarnate. Among them, countless devils and fallen angels from the Three Factions have fallen into it, as well as members of the Khaos Brigade and Qlippoth. It is the largest hell in the Underworld."
"What!! How can such a hell exist!!" Hearing that his former comrades had fallen into the Hell of Ice and that the punishment was so severe, Azazel couldn't help but shout loudly.
"Wait... that means Asia-chan will fall into that cruel hell..."
"I absolutely don't want such a thing to happen!!"
Xenovia and Irina Shidou, who were close to Asia, realized another point.
Bang——————!!!!!
Lune struck the gavel again, and then a passage opened. Issei Hyoudou's figure emerged from the passage, but he was in a bit of a mess. His body had wounds as if cut by knives, his face was covered in dust, his hair was blown messy, and he was face down with his buttocks sticking up—he looked completely exhausted.
"Issei-san!!!" Asia looked at the miserable Issei Hyoudou and hurriedly stepped forward to treat him, while the others also immediately stepped forward to check on him.
"Ugh... where is this... the Underworld Judgment Court... why am I back..." Gradually recovering, Issei Hyoudou regained consciousness in a daze and looked at the surroundings, murmuring.
"What exactly did your host go through, Ddraig?" The White Dragon Emperor Albion, residing in Vali's Longinus [Divine Dividing], asked his rival.
As Albion finished speaking, Issei Hyoudou's left hand manifested his Longinus [boosted gear], but there were countless marks on the gauntlet as if cut by sharp blades, and even the smooth surface of the jewel was filled with countless scratches.
The green jewel flashed, and the voice of the Red Dragon Emperor Ddraig said: "Don't ask. The punishment in this Underworld hell is truly terrifying. Every gust of wind that blows almost freezes the souls of me and my partner, and there are storms like sword blades. When they blow on the body, it feels like the soul is being cut into a thousand pieces and pierced by ten thousand arrows."
Hearing Ddraig's tone full of fear, everyone couldn't help but shudder, curious about what kind of punishment could make the legendary dragon, the Red Dragon Emperor Ddraig, this afraid.
Kiba Yuuto gently helped the recovered Issei Hyoudou up. Asia did not tell Issei Hyoudou the whole process but omitted some details.
"Wait, where are you going."
Just as everyone was about to leave the judgment court, Lune directly called out to them.
Lune stood up, a powerful purple Cosmo erupting from his body, and a demon surrounded by flames gradually condensed behind him.
"This place of mine is not Lord Charon's Acheron River. I won't let you leave so easily, as long as I, Lune of Balron, the Celestial Hero Star Specter, am here." Saying this, Lune threw off his judge's robe with one hand, revealing the underworld armor inside that had a pair of demon wings and was covered in spikes like a demon.
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