They're All Familiar Faces / Gabriel Is Shocked: Azazel, One Hundred Years

What ultimate move?

Although he couldn't guess what Ren's trump card was, Pluto still knew that Ren was a very difficult opponent.

Therefore, they were naturally on high alert when faced with the prelude to Ren's suspected "ultimate move".

Beneath the mask, Pluto's eyes were wide open, trying not to miss a single detail about Ren.

Then.

Centered on Ren, a burst of incandescent light, like a miniature sun, suddenly erupted, illuminating the entire night sky to its maximum brightness.

This feeling is like a roommate playing games late at night with the lights off, getting hit by several flashes of light from their screen, which then illuminates half the dorm room.

Pluto, who had been staring intently at Ren with wide eyes, was instantly struck; all he saw was a white blur, and he could see nothing at all.

Even my head was buzzing, as if countless bees were flying around inside it.

Although Pluto is a mythical creature, whether it is the Grim Reaper, the evil god, or any other god, they still have to rely on their naked eyes to see things.

Of course, those who have reached their level of strength naturally possess different auras or senses of danger.

However, this is only half and half of the task of visual observation. Not to mention that Pluto was completely unprepared and thought that Ren was about to use some earth-shattering move. Then... he was caught off guard and his eyes were completely blinded.

The intense light even attracted the attention of other Grim Reaper and girls, demonstrating just how strong the light was.

"A cunning mortal!"

Pluto was blinded by the bright light and could not see anything. He could only vaguely sense Ren's location by his aura and wildly waved his scythe while retreating!

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ren broke free from the restrictions of the death aura, his figure vanished from his original spot, and instantly rushed to the side of Grim Reaper!

Chapter 410 All Acquaintances

At the same time, a serrated Ultra Slash appeared. At first, it was just one wheel, but it split into four at the moment of its release and flew rapidly toward Pluto.

Although his version of the Ultra Slash is far less powerful than the one used by Ultraman in tokusatsu, it is more than enough to deal with Pluto.

However, this top-ranking Grim Reaper seemed to sense the danger to his life. Just as the four Ultra Slash rushed in front of him, he forcefully twisted his body and partially blurred his body to barely dodge them.

However, Ren had already brought his holy sword down on top of him.

Since dodging Ultra Slash was already the limit, Pluto had no choice but to raise his scythe again and take the hit head-on.

Clang--!

A deafening clang of metal clashing against metal erupted in the night sky, causing the nearby barrier to tremble repeatedly.

Pluto's arms were numb, and he could barely hold onto the sickle.

All the combat skills accumulated over the countless years have been utterly useless against Ren.

After all, so-called skills can only turn the tide of battle when both sides are evenly matched, or when one side is only slightly at a disadvantage.

However, he was outmatched in both strength and speed. If it weren't for his special sense of danger, Pluto believed he would have been hacked to death by Ren after being knocked away.

Even the four attacks that had just threatened his life had already landed on him.

Ren was well aware of Pluto's potential.

Unless it's an outrageous ability like Ultra Instinct, and given that one's stats in all aspects are stronger than Pluto's, one is already in an invincible position.

Even without using any power, it can be easily taken down.

At that moment, Pluto was surprised to find that although his arms were throbbing with pain and numbness, the force transmitted by his opponent had indeed decreased, and even the speed was slowing down.

This delighted Pluto.

After all, they are just human beings, and physical fitness is their biggest weakness.

Thinking of this, Pluto seized upon a slight opening that Ren seemed to have made due to exhaustion, and swung his scythe at Ren' waist.

The scythe was imbued with a massive amount of death energy; if it were to truly strike, even if Ren's physical strength was exceptionally high, a huge amount of his life force would be drained away.

However, at that very moment, he caught a glimpse of a mocking smile on Ren's face out of the corner of his eye.

Did we fall for their trap again?

Pluto's mind raced, and he instinctively closed his eyes, yet the speed of his scythe remained undiminished.

He decided that even if it meant getting injured again, he would still deliver that fatal blow.

If successful, the situation will be reversed instantly.

But Ren had anticipated this. The holy sword that was originally aimed at Pluto suddenly disappeared and reappeared in Ren's other hand.

And it met head-on with the fierce attack of the black scythe.

Just as the Grim Reaper's scythe was about to collide with the Holy Sword, Ren' left hand suddenly trembled.

"Parry!"

Clang--!

With a resounding clang of metal striking metal, the two weapons clashed violently.

Pluto immediately felt a powerful reaction force transmitted to his hand, which instantly spread throughout his body. Not only his arm, but his entire body immediately entered a strange state of stiffness. His body tilted backward uncontrollably, and his movements were unusually sluggish. Even though his consciousness was quite clear, he could not regain control of his body.

"?!"

Pluto looked completely bewildered.

Before he could react, Ren slapped his hand across his face.

A cross-shaped prop appeared in his hand, and blazing purple flames instantly enveloped Pluto's entire body.

Pure, holy flames filled every inch of the supreme Grim Reaper's body; wherever they passed, the black robes were reduced to ashes like burning paper, while the dried flesh at the bottom also turned into ash and scattered.

Pluto felt a renewed sense of unease, but by then he was powerless to help.

The four previously missed Ultra Slash drew an arc in the night sky, turning 180 degrees and flying directly towards Pluto's limbs.

He then severed Grim Reaper's limbs in response. Pluto, who lost his hands and feet, was severely injured, and his combat power instantly dropped to an extremely low level. Taking advantage of this, Ren leaped high into the air and stopped mid-air.

--Ride Kick!

Like a falling meteor, Ren was surrounded by intense battle aura. His right leg was straight like a sharp sword, and his toes, carrying the force of wind, kicked Pluto hard in the chest, causing him to crash heavily to the ground and kick up thick dust.

Amidst the ruins, Pluto still clings to life.

Ren deliberately spared him, his intuition telling him that Pluto was still useful.

So he used the properties of the Longinus to create a cage with purple flames to seal him away, and then looked at the battlefield where the girls were fighting.

Although there were many Grim Reaper, after Fenrir joined the battle and Lavinia unleashed the full power of the Longinus, only one-third of the original number of Grim Reaper remained.

Moreover, the commotion caused by Ren naturally attracted the attention of the remaining Grim Reaper.

Seeing that even the highest-ranking Grim Reaper had been defeated, the henchmen's fighting spirit vanished instantly. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Rias and the others immediately launched a counterattack, wiping out the remaining Grim Reaper in less than half a minute.

After those Grim Reaper were killed, they left no corpses behind; instead, they turned to ashes and disappeared, just like vampires—eco-friendly.

After the battle, Ren reunited with the girls.

Rias and Sona Sitri showed joy when they saw Ren dragging a cage of flames, with Pluto barely alive inside.

However, they quickly masked their expressions and almost simultaneously asked Ren if he was injured.

After speaking in unison, Rias and Sona Sitri looked at each other and then fell silent.

Ren shook his head. "I deliberately spared his life. Now, feel free to ask me anything you want."

At this moment, Pluto regained some consciousness and, upon hearing this, coldly replied, "Forget about it, I won't say anything!"

Next, the girls interrogated them repeatedly, but as expected, they couldn't get a single piece of information out of them.

Seeing their discomfiture, Pluto laughed instead.

"The Ophis is in your hands. This is a stain you can never erase, and you had already spread this news before I arrived. I'm afraid it won't be long before someone comes to investigate you. The alliance of the three major powers and other mythologies will also be affected. Hehehehehehe..."

Upon hearing this, the girls' faces immediately darkened.

Although Ophis was seen as an innocent dragon god being used by them, the higher-ups saw it differently.

However, Ren remained completely unperturbed.

"You guys go and rest first. If I'm not mistaken, someone should be coming to find me soon."

In fact, the situation was exactly as Ren had guessed.

Although the Underworld is currently in turmoil due to the Annihilation Maker, the rumors spread by the Grim Reaper in secret are also spreading rapidly.

After all, it concerned the Ophis. Compared to the Annihilation Maker, this was a crucial target that could truly shake the foundations of the world. Therefore, in the latter half of the night, several powerful figures appeared at Ren's house.

Certainly.

They were acquaintances.

Chapter 411 Shocking Gabriel, One Hundred Years of Azazel

The visitors were Gabriel and Azazel.

Before this, Irina Shidou and Xenovia reported the approach of the Grim Reaper to the Heaven. If he wasn't mistaken, it was Sister Griselda who relayed the message.

Upon seeing the complicated expressions on their faces, Ren knew that their visit was definitely not just about the Grim Reaper.

"Mr. Ren, we already know about the Grim Reaper."

Gabriel spoke first.

She was still dressed in white, her wings folded, her voluptuous figure accentuated by the clothing, making her appear divinely sacred.

Even though he knew the important business was coming up, Ren' eyes still involuntarily activated auto-aim.

After all, Gabriel, who was hailed as having "heavenly breasts" in the original work, was far too authoritative.

Gabriel naturally noticed Ren's gaze, but she only smiled helplessly and gently, without saying anything.

Seeing Gabriel's slow pace, Azazel, who had originally intended to remain a bystander, was the first to lose patience.

"Put the matter of the Grim Reaper aside for now. What I want to know right now is whether the rumors outside are true or false, and whether it's true that you're colluding with Ophis, the leader of the Khaos Brigade?"

His tone carried a hint of urgency.

The reason it was just the two of them was entirely because Ren had always had a good image in their minds.

Although Ren was not highly regarded by Azazel, in all fairness, his past actions alone prove that Ren is a trustworthy person.

But the rumors and gossip he's been hearing are putting him in a difficult position.

"Fake."

Ren vehemently denied it.

Upon hearing this, Gabriel smiled and said, "As expected, I knew Mr. Ren was trustworthy. Although he is a bit lecherous... cough cough, anyway, it's good that there was no collusion. There are many rumors circulating outside, accusing you of colluding with the Ophis to sabotage the alliance, but Michael and I both believe that it's just a rumor targeting you."

They came here simply to confirm.

And incidentally, give an explanation to the other forces as well.

After all, they are clearly more willing to believe rumors than their own people.

At this moment, Ren also showed righteous indignation. "I always help old ladies cross the street when I go shopping, so which shameless person is spreading rumors about me behind my back?!"

"Mr. Ren, please rest assured, now that the truth has been revealed, we will definitely give you justice."

Gabriel's face showed a look of relief.

"We will thoroughly investigate the source of the rumors. That being said, with Grim Reaper approaching tonight, it's likely that they are also involved in this rumor incident."

The words had barely left his mouth.

A sound was heard coming from the second floor.

Ophis, dressed in her pajamas and slippers, came downstairs. Her eyes, devoid of much emotion, scanned the living room before finally settling on Ren: "The tablet is broken."

After the battle with the Grim Reaper ended, Ophis, who had no gaming partner, could only go back to his room to rest because Kuroka needed to rest.

Even so, she didn't feel tired and continued to watch animated movies on her tablet to pass the time.

I just don't know what happened.

The tablet suddenly lost its Wi-Fi connection. Ophis frantically searched for a solution, but eventually had to go downstairs to find Ren to fix it.

Then.

Because of her appearance, Gabriel and Azazel, who recognized her identity in an instant, were stunned on the spot.

The gentle and holy Gabriel suddenly fell silent, his beautiful face filled with utter astonishment, even his breathing subconsciously slowed down. Azazel beside him also froze on the spot, his usual nonchalant and flippant expression completely shattered. He then instantly stood up from the sofa, his whole body stiff, staring intently at Ophis's face, completely dumbfounded.