While Ethan and Ophis were heading to the coastal dimension, the Reapers of the Underworld were mobilized. After days of investigation, Hades had successfully tracked the traces of the wounded Ophis. Using a specialized artifact to lock her location, he immediately dispatched his elite Reaper squads to capture her.
In this world, "Reaper" was merely a racial designation, much like Angel or Devil. Their power system was similar to the Devils, but Hades—the sole ruler of the Underworld—was exceptionally strong and possessed a hoard of specialized artifacts. Among them were Samael, the "Dragon Eater," and several tracking tools designed to pinpoint a Dragon God's aura.
Ethan knew little about the Underworld's internal affairs from his inherited memories, but he was a "scumbag" who excelled at listening. Bennia, a member of Sona Sitri's peerage, was a defector who had fled the Underworld due to her dissatisfaction with Hades's policies. After sleeping with Ethan, Bennia had whispered many secrets of the Underworld into his ear during their pillow talk.
Because of this, Ethan wasn't worried even though he knew Ophis was being hunted. Hades wouldn't move personally yet, and as long as the God of the Dead stayed put, the Reaper squads—even with their anti-dragon artifacts—were no match for a fully restored Ophis. And even if Ophis were still weak, Ethan was there to crush any threat.
Shortly after Ethan and Ophis arrived at the coastal space, Riveal reached the outskirts of the dimension. Just as she prepared to enter her "backyard," she found a group of "little ants" blocking her way.
Riveal was currently in her human form. Aside from her white hair and crimson eyes, her features were still slightly blurred and shifting, giving her a dreamlike, hazy appearance. The "ants" she encountered were none other than the Reaper squad sent to hunt Ophis.
The Reapers didn't recognize Riveal in this form. Seeing a mysterious girl heading toward their target's hideout, they didn't hesitate—they attacked immediately. Riveal, who had been curious about their presence, instantly lost interest in diplomacy. With a mere flick of her wrist, the entire squad was annihilated.
The Reapers, whose average strength was at the Devil King level, vanished into nothingness before they could even scream. The battle was so instantaneous that Ethan and Ophis, separated by the spatial barrier, didn't even notice the disturbance.
Having cleared the pests, Riveal crossed the barrier and entered the space.
"Ethan!" Riveal cried out, rushing toward him with excitement. But as she flew into his arms, she realized he was already holding someone—a very familiar "someone."
At the same time, Ophis recognized the newcomer's aura.
"Ophis?"
"Great Red?"
The two Dragon Gods spoke in unison. After a brief moment of shock, they asked the same question simultaneously: "Why do you look like that?"
Riveal's hazy human form was a shock, but Ophis's new, mature, big-breasted appearance was equally jarring. If it weren't for their intimate knowledge of each other's auras, neither would have believed they were looking at the two strongest beings in existence.
"Alright, alright, don't get worked up. Let me explain," Ethan said, pulling both goddesses close. He started by explaining how he met Riveal and why she had chosen to take a human form.
"I see... so this is the surprise you mentioned," Ophis murmured. She was innocent, but not stupid; she quickly realized Ethan had brokered a peace.
"Hehe, exactly," Ethan shrugged. "The Dimensional Gap is vast. Isn't it better if we all live there in harmony?"
Ethan honestly didn't understand why they were so obsessed with the Gap. For Ophis, it was her birthplace—her home. But what about Riveal? When he asked, Riveal's answer was simple.
"Because the outside world is too small. I only feel free in the Gap."
It made sense. Riveal's true form was so massive that flying through the Three Realms would cause catastrophic natural disasters even if she did nothing.
"But it's different now," Riveal added, snuggling into Ethan. "Human form is much more convenient. I've been learning about human entertainment, food, and... well, I'm most looking forward to dual-cultivating with you."
Ophis tried to maintain her stoic expression, but a flicker of jealousy crossed her eyes. She looked at the beautiful night scenery and realized Riveal was the one who had shown Ethan this place. Only Riveal, who spent eternity wandering the Gap, could find a hidden paradise like this.
After explaining Riveal's situation, Ethan told Riveal about the betrayal Ophis suffered. Riveal laughed mockingly. "You've humiliated the name of Dragon Gods, Ophis. Imagining being betrayed by your own subordinates."
Ophis turned her head away, refusing to argue with a woman who "didn't even have a finished face yet."
"By the way," Riveal said, her tone turning serious. "I ran into some Reapers on my way here. They smelled of death—definitely from the Underworld."
"As I thought," Ethan nodded. "The timeline is converging. I was going to deal with them myself, but you saved me the trouble."
He looked at the two women. With himself included, the three strongest Dragon Gods were now gathered in one place. He decided to drop the biggest bombshell: the future where Riveal is decapitated by an invader from another world.
"The EXE World... the Machine God, Regalzerva..." Riveal repeated the names, her aura flaring up with terrifying intensity. She knew better than anyone that she was the only thing preventing a war between the neighboring worlds of EXE, DXD, and FXF. Her constant "patrolling" was what kept the boundaries secure.
Ophis, hearing that Riveal might face such a gruesome end, didn't mock her. Instead, she felt a strange surge of anger. "Don't worry too much," Ophis said softly. "That's only one possibility. Since Ethan is here, the future has already changed."
Riveal stared at Ophis for a long moment, then grinned. "Thanks for the comfort, though I don't really need it."
"Tch..." Ophis pouted.
After a long silence, Riveal spoke up. "Whether it's Hades or this Machine God, as long as we get stronger, they won't be a problem."
"Hades's strength is average, but he isn't alone," Riveal warned Ethan. "Don't be careless. Where do you think he got weapons like the Dragon Eater? They were given to him by other Gods who want us out of the picture."
Ethan was surprised. He realized that despite his power, there were still many secrets of the ancient world he hadn't touched.
"Regardless, we're going to the Underworld," Riveal said, her voice turning cold and predatory. "Hades dared to target Ophis and loan out anti-dragon weapons. We need to demand a 'payment' for his arrogance."
Ethan noticed that Riveal was far more aggressive than Ophis. While Ophis was content with peace, Riveal's nature was that of a dominant conqueror who only seemed peaceful because nothing was strong enough to challenge her.
"Well then," Ethan said, sliding his hands over both of their waists. "Since we're all here, and we're heading for a war with the Underworld soon... shouldn't we have one last 'training' session to ensure our power is at its peak?"
He pulled Ophis's JK skirt up and simultaneously slid his hand under Riveal's hazy, shifting robes.
"Two Dragon Gods at once... I wonder if my 'spear' can handle the combined heat of the Infinite and the Dream."
Riveal let out a hungry moan, her hazy features finally solidifying into a face filled with raw lust. "Try it, Ethan. Let's see if you can make both of us scream at the same time."
Ophis simply leaned in, her tongue flicking against Ethan's ear. "I want... to be filled again. By both of you."
Under the starlit sky of the coastal dimension, the most blasphemous and powerful orgy in history was about to begin.