Chapter 46 – Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet: Partial Seal Released!
"Haa... Haa... Haa..."
In the depths of a damp, dimly lit dungeon, one figure stood, his entire body soaked in blood.
Scattered all around him were fragments of dark purple magic stones—remnants of monsters recently slain. Surrounding him in silent vigilance, the Shadow Ninjas, clad in pitch-black garments, stood like loyal, unseen sentinels.
Shin Akira's eyes still glowed faintly with a blood-red hue… though the color was gradually fading.
The thrill of battle, the rush of perfectly landing each strike—those sensations had wrapped around his mind like a fog. And for a brief moment… he had let himself go.
But now that clarity returned, he knew something was wrong.
"What... was that just now?"
A wave of unease washed over him. Yes, he loved combat. But not to the point of losing control—of turning into someone else entirely. The way he had fought just now… it wasn't normal.
He could still recall flashes of that frenzy, that bloodlust—and even he had to ask himself...
Was that really... me?
Lowering his gaze, Shin Akira stared at the back of his hand. The once fair skin—smooth enough to rival any young idol—was now coated in hardened crimson-red scales that shimmered with a subtle glow.
At the same time, he could feel it—his mana, his physical strength, his endurance... everything had been amplified dramatically.
"These are... dragon scales?"
The thought came to him instinctively, as if whispered from somewhere deep inside.
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[Name: Shin Akira]
[Origin: Otherworlder]
[Level: Blessing · Lv2]
[Legacy Template: King of the Shadowkhan (20%)]
[Completed Template: Enkidu (100%)]
[Talent: Blood of the Red Dragon Emperor]
[Skills: Shadow Summon, Gate of Shadows, Shadow Force]
[Affiliation: Ninja Corps, Assassin Blades]
[Equipment: Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet (Partial Seal Released)]
[Item: Phoenix Tears x1]
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Unknowingly, the system panel had opened before him.
And there it was—"Blood of the Red Dragon Emperor" now listed among his talents, while his equipment status noted the Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet as "Partially Unsealed."
It all made sense now.
In his original world, the wielder of this Sacred Gear—Boosted Gear—had slowly begun to transform into a dragon himself. Even Issei Hyoudou, its original user, inherited the blood of one of the Two Heavenly Dragons.
Now, having crossed over into the world of DanMachi, the Gauntlet was no longer under the control of its native system. It had sealed itself, adapting to this new reality.
But now… that seal was loosening. And more than that—Shin Akira, as its new host, had already begun to inherit the Red Dragon's blood.
"Ddraig..."
He muttered the name of the crimson dragon said to reside within Boosted Gear.
But no reply came.
In his past journey through the world of High School DxD, Akira had used the Chains of Heaven to suppress Ddraig—cutting off all external interactions. Yet now, starting from scratch, those chains were long gone.
So why wasn't there an answer?
Even so, the Gauntlet responded on its own.
[Boost!]
A mechanical voice echoed in his mind as the red Gauntlet slowly materialized over his right arm.
But something was off.
The jewel embedded on its back—once brilliant—now looked dim, dull, as if the spirit within it still slumbered.
This was not yet its true form.
Right now, it was simply a dragon claw covering his hand. A partial awakening. A whisper of the full might waiting to be unleashed.
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Suddenly, the dungeon floor rumbled violently.
A monstrous roar tore through the silence, and from behind the cracked stone wall emerged a towering creature—five to six meters tall, reeking of raw power.
Shin Akira's eyes narrowed.
It was a Bugbear—but not the usual kind. This one was pitch-black, a mutated version of its species.
A Black-Type Monster.
Extremely rare and significantly stronger than the usual floor bosses. These variants were not only higher-level than their regular counterparts—they were anomalies, each one potentially deadlier than the next.
Coming face-to-face with one was... a very unlucky kind of luck.
[Boost!]
The mechanical voice echoed once more. Power surged through his limbs like a tidal wave.
The crimson dragon claw clashed with the creature's massive goat-like arm, sending out a thunderous shockwave that shattered the dungeon floor beneath them.
But Akira stood firm, barely flinching.
This was the power of a God-Class Sacred Gear. Boosted Gear didn't just double strength—it was forged from the very remains of the ancient Red Dragon Emperor himself.
It wasn't just powerful—it was unbreakable.
Even so, this mutated Bugbear was still only Level 3.
By the standards of Boosted Gear's origin world, it was no more than a mid-tier beast.
[Boost!]
Another surge. Power doubled—again.
Two times.
Four times.
Eight times...
In less than a minute, his strength had grown exponentially.
"I'm sorry. I'm in a bit of a rush. I don't have time to play with you."
With a calm voice, Shin Akira extended his palm.
A burst of compressed magical energy surged forward like a raging torrent, ripping through the air and vaporizing the Black Bugbear in an instant.
Even the magic stone within it shattered into glimmering dust.
"Haaah…"
He let out a long breath, eyes fixed on the crimson Gauntlet now pulsing with energy on his right arm.
His emotions were... conflicted.
Deep down, he felt guilty toward Ddraig.
He had severed the dragon's spiritual link to the outside world, imprisoned his consciousness, and used him like a tool.
Yet in past battles—especially when facing that Young Dragon—he knew Ddraig had still lent him strength.
Without that help… he wouldn't have won so easily.
Around him, the Shadow Ninjas were already done cleaning up. Magic stones were gathered and stored into the Gate of Shadows.
Originally, his plan had been to stay in the lower levels for several days, hunting steadily.
But now... everything had changed.
The partial awakening of the Boosted Gear had shifted all of his priorities.
He never expected this place—the Dungeon of Orario—to be the trigger for its release. And more than that, the fact that he was now physically merging with the Red Dragon's bloodline...
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Suddenly, a faint metallic crack echoed in the air.
The Gauntlet glowed faintly—and then, as if summoned by fate, a sword materialized before him.
It was Ascalon.
The Holy Sword of Dragon-Slaying.
Once fused into the Gauntlet, now it had reappeared, drawn into this world by the awakening of its host.
This blade far outclassed any other weapon in Orario.
No exaggeration—it was the strongest weapon Shin Akira possessed.
Because this was no ordinary sword.
This... was a legendary holy blade, forged solely to kill dragons.
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