Chapter 157: Chapter 157 - Summoning Aria
She extended her pale, delicate hand.
Raven took it.
In that moment—
The sixth passive effect of his rare skill [Sanctum of Divine and Demonic] activated.
A faint golden aura radiated from his body.
His level was officially elevated—
Now Lv.5.
The effect would last for 25 minutes, with a cooldown of 10 minutes.
Seeing him get into position, everyone curiously gathered around.
Even the Dis sisters weren't an exception.
"Hope it's not a monster~~"
Alise cheerfully smiled.
"I'm curious who it'll be."
Lila clasped her hands behind her head with a relaxed expression.
"Probably weaker than me?"
Lagunares, holding her Tyrant Sword, watched with interest.
(ps: Sorry, previous settings about the Empress were incorrect. She doesn't fight barehanded, but with a longsword. Based on vague power descriptions from the original series—her swing could rend the sky. She could split tsunamis over a hundred meters tall with a single strike. Gluttony could shake all of Orario with one slash. Silence could destroy the city in an instant with her Holy Bell Tower.)
"Could it be my captain?" Zald added with a chuckle.
The Level 2s—Chigusa, Daphne, and Cassandra—didn't dare interrupt.
Daphne glanced around at these overwhelming figures, swallowing hard.
The Empress, Silence, Gluttony, the Crimson Blossom, Fang of Justice, Yamato Dragonblossom…
All legendary powerhouses of Orario.
And from how they interacted with Raven—
Were they… all his people?
Daphne was stunned.
She remembered Raven's ideals and ambitions—
And now, she had to believe.
With these companions—
They could truly become the strongest Familia in Orario.
"—Oh supreme dark god of the Underworld."
With a clear chant, his voice rang out.
A dark magic circle surfaced before them.
Suddenly, a pure white miniature whirlwind swirled within the array.
Even Raven had never seen such a sight.
"—I beseech you, I plead to you."
Mana surged outward, then was drawn in rapidly by the array.
"—I offer the lives around me as sacrifice."
His highly refined spirit energy was greedily consumed like a bottomless pit.
Raven felt the loss of mana and spirit was much faster than when he summoned Alfia.
Additionally—
The divine grace engraved on his back shone faintly.
A sudden trigger of summoning development ability made his back burn slightly.
"—Grant me your mercy, and through your great power…"
The magic array shone with black and white brilliance.
Countless shimmering particles danced wildly.
"—Return to me my dearest one, with new life."
Intricate black sigils spun counterclockwise at high speed.
In that moment—
A fierce storm erupted across the garden labyrinth.
Everyone's hair and clothes fluttered wildly.
Petals from the colorful flower fields scattered into the air.
Cassandra nearly got blown away, but she clung tightly to Daphne's arm.
"[—Reincarnation Summon]"
With the chant complete—
Three-quarters of his mana, spirit, and stamina were drained instantly.
Now at Lv.4 again, Raven doubled over, gasping hard.
The storm died down.
From the magic circle—
A breathtaking woman with golden hair slowly emerged.
The chaotic white wind had turned calm.
Gentle gusts wrapped around the woman's body—
As if her very form was shrouded in white wind.
The dazzling entrance stunned everyone.
Even Raven was frozen.
"S-Sword Princess?!"
Daphne exclaimed in shock.
"Brat?" Alfia narrowed her eyes, then shook her head calmly:
"No, that's not the brat."
"My, my—isn't that the grown-up version of little Princess Ais?"
"I know her."
"Didn't expect her to become so stunning."
Alise confidently asserted it was Ais.
Lagunares stared, then relaxed:
"Though I hate to admit it..."
"This woman—"
"Is stronger than all of us."
"Indeed," Alfia nodded.
"Guhahaha! Another woman I can't beat!" Zald laughed heartily.
The others gasped in unison.
The fifth passive of Raven's rare skill [Dance of Demons] activated.
This woman was a legendary figure—
A great ancient Fairy Spirit.
—Aria.
Now—
The sealed black dragon in Dragon Valley, along with its horde,
Had once been halted by her sacrificing herself to unleash the greatest wind magic in history.
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Author's Note:
This chapter's summoned character is Aria.
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