Chapter 276 Capturing Katerea
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
If she had dressed like that a little earlier, Aki might have humored her. Then again, it was not as though the opportunity had passed.
Vali had badly underestimated Aki’s true combat ability, and now the White Dragon Emperor was struggling to recover after having his rhythm completely broken. Katerea wanted to drag him back as a “tool”? In that case, it seemed only fair for Aki to drag her home as a “vessel” instead. Besides, they were in the middle of a war. Taking prisoners was common sense… right? As it happened, he needed a Demon King-class partner for Dual Cultivation1 if he wanted to break through his current bottleneck, and Katerea fit the requirements almost perfectly.
The only issue was that this fiery mare of a woman seemed determined to die. Whenever she realized she could not win, she immediately tried to drag everyone down with her.
”Easy now, Reya-chan,” Aki said casually. “Don’t get so worked up.”
He said that while forcing the Black Beauty to cough up blood.
”Is this your first time? I can be gentle if you need me to be.”
Katerea was a mature Devil. She understood exactly what that double meaning implied, and as a descendant of Leviathan, she had never suffered such humiliation before. Even though she was still technically a maiden, there was no chance she would ever admit that to him.
Several more exchanges followed, yet the result never changed. Aki suppressed her from start to finish. His mouth never stopped running, but his hands remained cold and ruthless. Capturing her alive was the goal, yet he had no intention of risking an opening for the sake of mercy.
More importantly, he refused to give her any chance to kill herself.
As Katerea’s endurance approached its limit, a sharp sound suddenly echoed across the battlefield.
Crack.
The sound resembled shattering glass, spreading in every direction as the pale-red barrier covering the sky broke apart and vanished.
Nearby, Grayfia’s elegant composure finally cracked. The silver-haired beauty had spent considerable effort analyzing the seal, only for someone to destroy it at the worst possible moment. Since the barrier had been designed to keep people trapped inside, it was remarkably fragile when attacked from the outside.
A handsome young man with short hair stepped through the opening with a staff resting on his shoulder. His aura was roughly Demon King-class. Ignoring the many powerhouses gathered on the battlefield, he casually landed beside Vali.
”Sun Wukong, what’s this?” Vali asked in a calm voice.
”We’ve still got the Norse God faction to deal with up north,” the newcomer replied with easy confidence. “Get your ass moving and let’s go.”
”Is that so… I suppose it’s time, then.”
Already bored with the current battle, Vali accepted the suggestion without hesitation.
”Who the hell is this?” Rias asked with a frown as she looked at the uninvited guest acting as though he owned the place.
”That’s Sun Wukong, a descendant of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven,” Grayfia replied, visibly restraining her irritation. “In short, he is the infamous monkey from Journey to the West.”
That last remark clearly carried a bit of personal resentment.
At that moment, Katerea’s slender neck remained firmly trapped in Aki’s grasp as he held her aloft with one hand. He glanced toward the newcomer, and that single look was enough to stir something deep within his bloodline. His gaze settled on the golden headband sitting openly on the young man’s forehead.
”Great Sage?” Aki muttered.
The short-haired youth laughed loudly.
”You’re giving me too much credit. I’m no ‘Great Sage.’ Unlike the original, I just live however I want.”
Sirzechs sighed.
”I never imagined even you would join the Khaos Brigade. The world really is heading toward… well.”
Although Aki’s memories remained hazy, seeing the real thing triggered a flood of information. There was Wukong, talk of a Bajie, and even descendants belonging to figures who should have already reached enlightenment. It was a parallel world, sure, but the whole thing was becoming absurd. Wukong, Bajie, and that White Dragon…
Aki let out a quiet chuckle as the thought crossed his mind.
”Hey, the White Dragon and Sun Wukong—that’s actually a pretty good duo.”
The monkey-man laughed again. The sound felt strange, yet it stirred an unexpected sense of nostalgia. The facial hair might be gone, but the bloodline was impossible to mistake. For that laugh alone, Aki was willing to acknowledge him.
The laughter faded.
Sun Wukong spun his staff, drawing a vortex of black mana around it before slamming the rod into the ground. A massive teleportation circle immediately spread beneath them.
As Vali and Wukong prepared to leave, Ornis and the others decisively broke off their battles and moved to retreat as well. Michael and the others made no attempt to stop them. Shemhaza, for example, was still occupied with ordering Kokabiel back into confinement.
Only Katerea remained behind.
The time limit on her Balance Breaker finally expired. Even while heavily wounded, she relied on her Demon King-class foundation to force herself free from Aki’s grasp.
Aki let her go. In her condition she was going nowhere, and sooner or later she would end up in his hands anyway.
”Vali… Wukong… take me with you…” Katerea pleaded between ragged breaths.
Her dark Devil wings beat frantically as she stumbled toward the teleportation circle. Vali frowned but said nothing. Wukong glanced toward him, and the activation of the circle slowed ever so slightly.
”Tsk.”
Aki clicked his tongue.
His gaze shifted toward Sirzechs and Serafall, irritation flashing across his face. They still were not making any move to stop the retreat. Fine. If they were unwilling to act, then he would handle it himself.
He knew he could not stop two Demon King-class opponents in his current condition.
He simply did not care.
”I, who am about to awaken…” Aki chanted.
”Am the Heavenly Dragon who has stolen the principles of domination from God…”
”Mocking the infinite, fretting over the dream…”
”I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination…”
”And I will drown you in the depths of the crimson purgatory!”
”[Juggernaut Drive]!”
The transformation finished in less than a second.
If his Balance Breaker resembled a humanoid warrior, then the Juggernaut Drive was a true dragon through and through. No one had expected him to unleash such a trump card just as the battle was ending, and no one understood his reason for doing it.
Aki had no time to explain.
This form consumed his life force every second it remained active. Fortunately, his growth since the previous use meant he no longer had to fear collapsing into the miserable state he had suffered before, provided he ended it within a minute.
Violent crimson mana flooded the battlefield.
Vali reacted immediately, instinctively preparing to activate his own Juggernaut Drive.
”I am the awakened—”
”Vali, stop. He’s not coming for you.”
Albion’s calm voice interrupted him.
”Just leave. You can’t save that Devil girl. That man… the Red Dragon Emperor of this generation seems to have lost his temper.”
After consulting with Ddraig, even Albion had been forced to admit that Aki truly was the successor.
Aki was angry.
Demon King-class fighters were powerful. Fine. Playing their political games was one thing. Fine. But did they really have to drag everyone else into their mess?
If it had not been for Sona Sitri, he would never have involved himself in this battle to begin with. After realizing that Serafall had been acting the entire time, he had already shown plenty of restraint by staying.
He had defeated two of their enemies.
They had not helped.
And now they were simply going to let Katerea walk away?
The Juggernaut Drive activated completely.
If Serafall tried to stop him, he would go through her too.
Afterward, he could always claim it had ‘spiraled out of control.’
Fortunately, Serafall was not foolish enough to test that excuse. Once the initial shock wore off, both Demon Kings immediately understood what he intended to do.
The crimson dragon’s claw tore through space before slamming shut around the Black Beauty.
”Urgh…!”
Katerea released a strangled cry.
Muscle and bone groaned under the crushing force. It was the first genuine cry of pain she had made since the battle began.
A moment later, silence followed.
She had lost consciousness.
”Hm… maybe I used a little too much strength.”
A deep, distorted voice rumbled from inside the monstrous crimson dragon. White mist spilled from its razor-sharp jaws whenever it spoke.
He did not chase Vali.
If the White Dragon Emperor activated his own Juggernaut Drive, the situation would become troublesome, and Aki had already enjoyed himself enough.
”Until next time, Red Dragon Emperor,” Wukong said lightly.
Vali stared at the overwhelming crimson dragon, genuine excitement shining in his eyes.
”Next time, let’s have a proper go at it.”
”You’d better hurry up and get stronger, then.”
His voice remained rough and distorted as he reverted from the Juggernaut Drive, throwing Vali’s own words back at him. Although he had not mastered his Balance Breaker to the same degree as Vali, the White Dragon Emperor still could not touch him while he remained in that form.
Aki had a feeling that once he reached Demon King-class himself, he would have complete control over the Juggernaut Drive.
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Summary:
Aki engages in a brutal display of power to capture Katerea as a prisoner during the battle. Sun Wukong and Vali intervene to retreat, prompting Aki to escalate his power into the Juggernaut Drive. The confrontation concludes with the antagonists successfully fleeing while Aki is left with his captive and a lingering sense of dominance.
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Trivia:
Katerea is described as a descendant of the Leviathan.
The barrier was specifically fragile from the outside to keep people in.
Aki’s use of Juggernaut Drive carries a heavy cost, consuming his life force.
Serafall Sitri is hinted to have been feigning her level of involvement in the conflict.
Aki acknowledges the genetic link of the new Sun Wukong based on his laugh.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Aki – A tall, handsome Kuoh Academy strategist and devil-lineage cultivator with a sturdy physique, he acts as a dominant mentor and healer within the Occult Research Club. His unique power influences Evil Pieces, while his pragmatic, predatory approach to intimacy restores others’ potential. He navigates complex soul contracts and deep relationships with Marion, the Naruse sisters, and Mio with calculated rhythm.
• Katerea – A Demon King-class powerhouse who is currently restrained by the Magic-Sealing Body Lock. She has long hair and is characterized by a conflict between her pride as a Leviathan and her forced state of subjection to Aki. Leviathan Demon King-class powerhouse with dark skin and a tall, slender build. She is currently stripped of her abilities and held captive by Aki.
• Vali – The White Dragon Emperor, Albion’s wielder, is a stoic, arrogant half-demon youth of Ancient Devil blood. Donning resplendent white armor with light-absorbing wings, he triggers Balance Breaker at will. Taken in by Azazel, this cynical, battle-obsessed Khaos Brigade member seeks a fated rival. His recent actions, however, are acknowledged by Shemhaza as an oversight in their supervision.
• Leviathan – A title of the Four Great Satans held by Serafall, a Demon King scheduled to attend the summit. She carried this title after ascending to leadership, maintaining crucial diplomatic ties with other factions.
• Grayfia – A composed silver-haired woman of refined behavior, she is the strongest Queen, a high-ranking Underworld Devil, and Sirzechs’ wife/secretary. Seductive yet efficient, she authoritatively conveys the Demon King’s wishes and collaborated with Aki to create a specialized drug. Serving the Gremory house, she uses her Demon King-class power as a medical examiner, referee, and barrier dismantler.
• Wukong – A short-haired youth who wields a staff and possesses a confident, relaxed, and slightly arrogant demeanor.
• Rias – Rias Gremory, an elegant SS+ rank devil heiress and Kuoh Academy’s authoritative president, is a stunning woman with crimson hair, blue eyes, and porcelain skin. As head of the Gremory household, she leads her peerage with empathetic, decisive leadership. Sister to Sirzechs and friend to Sona, she navigates complex duties, including her mentorship of Aki and managing her own powerful destruction mana.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Sirzechs – Sirzechs Gremory is a powerful, red-haired Demon King holding the title of Lucifer. As Rias’s brother and a high-ranking Devil leader with a powerful lineage, he commands a regal presence and immense magical capacity, actively restraining his strength to prevent destruction. A skilled political navigator focused on his family’s interests, he serves as a pivotal figure in peace negotiations.
• Bajie – An individual referenced alongside Wukong as a legendary figure with potential descendants.
• Kokabiel – A twelve-winged obsidian Fallen Angel and battle-maniac who recently reached Demon King-class status. Responsible for a past incident, this individual is now destined for solitary confinement in the Ice Prison.
• Shemhaza – A veteran Fallen Angel leader and Governor-General who succeeded Azazel, this scholarly, pragmatic powerhouse commands subordinates like Kokabiel while advocating for peace and taking responsibility for internal incidents. Masking his intent with calm analysis at summits, he is locked in a duel with a demon king-class foe, balancing strategic retreats with raw combat power to preserve assets.
• Michael – A gentle, handsome Archangel with a radiant aura and golden armor, he leads the four surviving Seraphs and serves as Heaven’s pragmatic, polite leader whose strength exceeds a Super-Devil. Following God’s disappearance, he maintains the System, prioritizing peace among the Three Factions over individual lives. He also assisted in researching the drug used on Katerea to preserve order.
• Ornis – A mechanical monster dubbed a Mechanical Angel by Aki. It is associated with the Ten Core Gods and displays high durability and synthetic speech.
• Serafall – Sona Sitri’s sister Serafall is a buxom, long-black-haired schoolgirl in twintails, a Super-Devil, and one of the Four Great Satans (Leviathan). A peer to Sirzechs and combatant of the new era, she possesses immense power but is reluctant to engage in conflict. Known for her extreme sister-complex, she often maintains a bubbly, energetic facade despite being a high-ranking Devil leader.
• Albion – A clinical entity that acts as an advisor or voice of reason during battles. The White Dragon Emperor who resides within the White Dragon Armor and communicates with Vali. The White Dragon Emperor, an ancient entity of immense power residing within a Sacred Gear. He serves as a God-tier source of energy for his host.
• Ddraig – The Welsh Dragon and Red Dragon Emperor, one of the Two Heavenly Dragons. As an ancient, strongest dragon with a deep, resonant voice, his powerful soul is currently dormant and sealed within the Boosted Gear. He retains a powerful will and recognizes his wielder, Aki, as his chosen heir, maintaining impactful relationships with those around him.
• Sitri – The prestigious devil hierarchy family name carried by Sona, representing her noble lineage and identity.
• Sona – A young, analytical woman with long black hair and glasses, she is the Sitri clan’s future head, Student Council President, and a member of the Gremory household. Highly intelligent and composed, she uses structured leadership to manage her council and acts as a strategic ally to others, standing alongside Rias to protect their shared interests and uphold her noble identity.
• Iru – A green-haired, sky-blue-eyed twin loli with a petite, adorable appearance, identical to her sister Nel in looks and mana. Formerly in Riser’s peerage, she is currently C-rank. Highly proactive and devoted to Aki, she possesses a petal-soft secret garden that provides intense pleasure during cultivation, while watching the cultivation process with a mix of curiosity and envy.
• Nel – A green-haired devil loli with azure eyes, identical to her twin Iru in appearance, C-rank mana, and a mind-link. A member of Riser’s peerage, she was the first to undergo treatment and shows high receptivity to the process. Previously healed by Aki, she now harbors a deep longing toward him and seeks to restore her strength and potential alongside her sister through Dual Cultivation.
• Nue – A B-rank Youkai with a high concentration of Youkai blood. He possesses the appearance of a typical office worker and is associated with the Miura family company. An avian Youkai with B-Rank strength hired by the Miura family. He possesses the ability to sense magical auras and is referred to with the title of Master by Miura Akira.
• Yui – Aisu Academy student and basketball powerhouse, this young woman uses B-Rank strength and elite sensory skills to track opponents’ structural flaws. As a core operative in Aki’s organization, she plays an auxiliary support role while maintaining close ties with teammates and faculty. To harden her resolve, she joins her companions in executing defeated yokai, acting as a heroine of the hypnosis incident.
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