Invitations

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Valhalla

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"It seems that we've received more news from the new Three Faction Alliance, Odin-sama."

"Again…? Those rambunctious brats are really serious about getting me involved in their business, aren't they?"

"I'm afraid so, since they even took it upon themselves to invite you for one of their upcoming Rating Game between their young generation of devils."

"A rating game, eh? Seeing the sight of such exuberant youngsters fighting passionately might make for a change of pace. This old body of mine craves excitement, so I believe I'll take up their offer to spectate such a bout."

"As you wish, Odin-sama, but, p-please... Try to behave yourself as our representative there, we would not want to lose any face in front of the other mythologies."

"Do not worry, Freyr. Until a beautiful woman crosses paths with me, I'll act as a stunning example of the Norse mythology."

"…That does not reassure me, Odin-sama…"

*SLAM!*

"Yello, Old Timer~! Ya miss your lovable granddaughter?"

"I have a lovable granddaughter? Where is she and how come I haven't heard of her until now?"

"I see that you've got jokes as always, Old Timer! That's what I love about you, you know that, but about that Rating Game that you were talking about…"

"So you were eavesdropping on us, Lucia…"

"Oh, yello, Uncle Freyr! It's nice to see you this evening~!"

"Before we get to introductions, I just wish to know. How exactly did you get in here? This meeting was private, and there were tons of guards keeping watch."

"I don't know, maybe security here isn't as tight as you thought."

*SLAAM!*

"Odin-sama! Freyr-sama! Forgive me for letting her out of my sight!"

"Ah, Rossweisse…"

"Excuse my abrupt entrance, but believe me when I say that I tried my best to stop Lucia, but she managed to paralyze the entire guard that was guarding the meeting hall's door while turning every painting on the way here upside down!"

"Hehehehehehehe!"

"Now going through the halls will give me such a headache…"

"Ah, you finally made it, Instructor Rossweisse!"

"Lucia! How many times have I told you that you aren't allowed to skip your training review, and barge in the meeting hall while Odin-sama is having a meeting with other gods!"

"But we're family, and besides going over training is bo-ring~! I wanna have some fun for a change."

"Unacceptable. You can't slack off even for a moment. It took me years to become an exemplary Valkyrie, and all of that hard work was worth it, so bear with it and become a true warrior for Asgard!"

"Fine, but hanging out with you is so depressing Instructor Rossweisse. You may be a pretty good expert when it comes to hard work, but not with men…"

"U-Uuuuh…waaaaaaah! I-I get it, I'm just an unattractive Valkyrie, who can't even snag herself a single lover!"

"Wow, you broke down easier than expected, but back to that Rating Game business, Old Timer. Can I tag along? I don't have anything to do around here."

"Don't have anything to do? That just means I should give you more work."

"N-No, please, grandpa! I'm begging you! I can't stand staying holed up in Valhalla anymore, and I really want to see what the underworld looks like!"

"…*Sigh!* Fine…but does your father know about this?"

"Hmph! He's too busy with work to even listen, and besides he wouldn't even care."

"I see, but I guess I can tell that things have been hard for him ever since Loki's outrage over the Three Factions creating an alliance. So, let's be off, I'll take you and Rossweisse as my guardians for this event."

"Yahoo! Ya hear that Instructor? Maybe you'll actually get a boyfriend in Underworld!"

"Uuuuuuuh…the way you phrased that doesn't make me feel any better…"

"Hey, anything could happen, so don't be picky and make sure to lower your standards because there is bound to be one guy you'll like there!"

"I guess…"

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(On the Dragon Mountains)

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*ACHOOOO!*

"Huh, wonder where that came from…" Michael rubbed his nose, "Now where was I?"

*ROOOOOOOOOAR!*

"Oh, right, today I'm fighting a Lightning Dragon. Better get on that! Hyaaaaaaaaah!"

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Mt. Olympus

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"Gahahahahahaha! That old fool, Azazel never stops surprising me!"

"An invitation to watch their young warriors battle? What a thrilling idea, you should most definitely attend this, Lord Zeus."

"Hmhmhm! I'd expect an answer like that from you, Ares. This does seem like quite a good chance to scope out the younger generation of devil's. In fact, I'd suppose I should take my grandson to see this Rating Game."

"Uh…Lord Zeus which Grandson?"

"Ohoho! Right how stupid of me for not being specific. I wish to take along Theo with me."

"M-My son, but Lord Zeus, Theo is still, uh…green and I don't know how he'll behave in the Underworld."

"Nonsense, Ares, the lad just needs time out to see the world and those close to his age fighting a passionate battle. By interacting with them, he'll be sure to get over that timid nature of his. Not to mention, he needs every little bit of help if he wishes to fully participate in the Mt. Olympus Games for my throne. Maybe this event could possibly be a way to create allies and create his team for the upcoming games."

"Y-Yes, my lord."

"Speaking of the games. When the time fully rolls around, I want for you to tighten security. Hades has been up to some suspicious behavior as of lately, and I don't want him to ruin things, understood?"

"Yes, my lord."

"Haha! Excellent, now it's time to prepare a trip to the underworld, and we're going to represent just how exuberant Mt. Olympus can be! Gahahahahahaha!"