Ayato's apartment.
In the study.
Ayato looked at the Boosted Gear in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.
Every Sacred Gear has a compatibility issue.
Otherwise, even if one obtained a Sacred Gear, they couldn't become its master.
He believed this was also why Azazel had been unable to find a suitable owner for the Boosted Gear.
'I wonder if I can.'
Ayato's eyes flickered, and he began to try.
Regarding Sacred Gear's ownership, Azazel's research notes had mentioned it.
He just needed to follow the steps.
Hum!
In an instant, the Origin magic power within Ayato's body began to flow, eroding the Boosted Gear in an extremely domineering manner.
Then, the Boosted Gear trembled slightly and gradually merged into Ayato's hand.
"So smooth?"
A flash of surprise appeared in Ayato's eyes, then he smiled lightly: "It seems it has something to do with Origin magic power."
Slowly closing his eyes, Ayato could feel the Boosted Gear inside his body, like a bullied child...
Utterly powerless against the Origin magic power.
His consciousness gradually deepened, as if he could understand all its powers on a deeper level.
Then,
The world transformed.
Unknowingly, Ayato seemed to be in a brand new world.
This was a vibrant world, filled with heat in all directions.
In the void, besides flames, nothing else existed.
And in the distance,
There was a giant creature in the flames.
It was a dragon, completely crimson, flames permeating its entire body, radiating astonishing dragon might.
"I see. This is the world inside the Sacred Gear."
He looked at the giant dragon and smiled: "And you, you should be one of the legendary Two Heavenly Dragons, the Red Dragon Emperor, Ddraig, right?"
"Yes, my new partner."
Ddraig lowered his head, his giant dragon pupils meeting a look of surprise, and said:
"Honestly, I am very surprised."
"You can actually appear in this place. Previous owners of this Sacred Gear couldn't do that."
Looking closely at Ayato, Ddraig suddenly exclaimed: "Wait, you are a Campione. How is this possible?"
"How can a Campione be recognized by a Longinus?"
"Why is it impossible? Besides being a Campione, I am also a Devil."
Ayato smiled playfully: "You said it yourself. I am special."
"???"
Ddraig was completely dumbfounded, his face full of question marks.
'Devil, Campione, Sacred Gear owner?'
'How did these things even relate to each other?'
"This is truly... too unbelievable."
Ddraig sighed and said: "The Biblical God had no love for those god-slayers who killed false gods, so naturally He wouldn't let them have Sacred Gears."
"I didn't expect an exception like you to appear."
"False gods?"
Ayato looked somewhat strange: "That's a fresh term."
"They are the Heretic Gods."
Ddraig explained: "Having come from the myths woven by humans, many of them overlap with existing gods."
"So those gods call them false gods."
Ddraig smiled mockingly and said: "Of course, the Heretic Gods also call those gods false gods. Anyway, they don't see eye to eye."
"I see."
Ayato understood, thoughtfully: "After all, some gods and Heretic Gods share the same name. It would be strange if they got along."
Ddraig's words also explained a confusion he had long held.
To some extent, this was also a patch for this hodgepodge world.
Distinguishing between native gods and those Heretic Gods.
Although still strange, it was barely reasonable.
Then, he looked at Ddraig, his eyes flickering: "To repay you for clearing up my doubts, how about I let you escape this cage? What do you say?"
"What did you say?"
The entire fire space trembled slightly. Ddraig said excitedly: "You can do that?"
"More or less."
Ayato nodded and said: "If you cooperate, I can give it a try."
These words were not false.
The moment he invaded here, it meant that the Sacred Gear's seals were useless against Origin magic power.
Combined with the Warrior incarnation, it should be possible.
Ddraig calmed down and said suspiciously: "My partner, even if you can do it, would you be so kind?"
"Of course not."
Ayato shook his head and smiled: "I am still very interested in the Boosted Gear. I will only release your soul, leaving your power in the Sacred Gear."
Ddraig was stunned and said instinctively: "Why would you do something so unnecessary?"
"Because you are male."
Ddraig "..."
'What kind of random reason was this?'
'What kind of person was this current owner?'
"At the end of the day, I'm only interested in beautiful girls."
Ayato shrugged and said bluntly: "With the Sacred Gear inside me, your existence is quite an eyesore."
After a moment of silence, Ddraig said helplessly: "It seems my new partner is a genuine lecherous Devil."
"Enough nonsense. Tell me your choice."
"Haha, my new partner, if you want to deprive me of my power, then show me your strength."
With a long roar, Ddraig's colossal body shot into the sky.
He looked down at Ayato and said in a deep voice: "Come. As long as you defeat me, not to mention my soul, you can even take my life."
As his voice echoed, his dragon tail swept down.
With such a simple action, it seemed to blot out the sky.
In an instant, the entire fire space seemed to riot.
The raging flames in all directions seemed to come alive, growing increasingly intense.
"Partner, a friendly reminder, this is the internal space of the Sacred Gear. So right now, I can use power comparable to my prime."
"You... must be very careful."