"You don't have any enemies. No one has any enemies. There's no one who is okay to hurt."
— Thorss Snorresson, Vinland Saga
Roy was then kept busy, as all the girls wanted to dance with him.
After dancing with Aka, he felt a tingling in his feet. It seed Aka had no talent for dancing and had stepped on his toes throughout the entire song.
Roy couldn't help but chuckle.
After dancing with all the girls, Fianna approached him.
"Roy," she whispered in his ear, her expression serious.
"What is it?"
"She's here."
Roy turned towards the entrance of the hall.
A commotion erupted near the entrance, far greater than any before.
The most anticipated figure of this Blade Dance had arrived.
She strode into the hall with a confident air, her footsteps echoing through the room.
She was dressed in a black evening gown, like a queen of the night.
Her face was hidden behind a crimson mask.
This was the Strongest Blade Dancer, the Crimson Princess.
Her presence was overwhelming, radiating an aura of power that made those around her feel as if they would be incinerated if they got too close.
The chatter in the hall ceased, replaced by an almost deafening silence.
Everyone watched her with bated breath.
Unlike with Claire earlier, no one dared to approach her.
The music stopped.
The Crimson Princess stopped in the middle of the hall, then walked towards Roy and the others.
"She's quite a beauty," Roy comnted, taking a sip of his wine and observing the girl with admiration.
"You're Roy, aren't you?" the girl asked, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze. It was Rubia, her voice masked by the crimson mask.
"Yes," Roy replied with a smile, setting down his glass.
"Pleased to et you. I am Ren," Rubia said, extending her hand.
Roy took her hand and chuckled. "Pleased to et you too."
"Roy, may I have this dance?" Ren suddenly asked.
"Of course."
Roy didn't release her hand and led her to the dance floor.
The band began playing a waltz.
The two danced gracefully in the center of the hall, the focus of everyone's attention.
Their dance was as passionate and fiery as the flas Rubia wielded.
It resembled the formal ritual dances perford by shrine maidens during festivals.
Although Roy had never learned this dance before, he effortlessly matched her every step.
"You can keep up with ? As expected of the only male Elentalist on the continent," Rubia comnted through her mask, impressed.
She changed the steps, and Roy reacted instantly, pulling her closer.
They swayed like flas, their movents perfectly synchronized with the music.
Their dance was no longer a simple ballroom waltz.
It was a passionate and fiery duel.
When the music ended, Rubia led Roy to a secluded balcony. She looked at him with her ruby eyes.
"So, why did you bring here, Ren-san?" Roy asked, intrigued.
"The only male Elentalist on the continent, who suddenly appeared at Areishia Spirit Academy a few months ago and claid to be the Maou who ruled the Astral Zero. Am I correct?" Rubia asked, her gaze unwavering.
"Oh? You've done your research. Yes, that's true," Roy admitted with a shrug.
There was no need to hide it.
Rubia nodded, then continued, "Thousands of years ago, a war broke out between the Elental Lords. A man who called himself a Maou defeated the Dark Elental Lord and then the alliance of the five other Elental Lords, ultimately ruling the Astral Zero. Was that truly you?"
"Yes, it was," Roy confird casually.
He didn't deny it. There was no point.
Rubia's eyes widened in surprise, but she quickly regained her composure. She wouldn't believe him based on his words alone.
"Whether you're truly the Maou or not... allow to test you."
Rubia placed her hand on Roy's chest.
"Freezing Flas!" she declared.
Pale blue flas erupted from her hand. These were the "flas that freeze flas," defying the laws of nature.
Anything they touched would be frozen solid.
However, the flas danced harmlessly on Roy's chest, having no effect.
Roy looked at her with a knowing smile. "Finished with your test?"
Seeing that her strongest flas couldn't harm him, Rubia was convinced that he was indeed the Maou.
She was confident that no one could withstand her flas.
She knelt before him.
"Greetings, Maou-sama. Please forgive my insolence."
"I can forgive you, but..."
"But what?" Rubia looked up cautiously.
"There must be a punishnt."
Roy lifted her chin, removed her mask, and kissed her.
This was the price for challenging a Maou.
"Mmm..." Rubia's eyes widened in shock.
She hadn't expected to lose her first kiss upon their first eting.
After a while, Roy released her.
"So, what is it that you want from ?" he asked.
"Maou-sama, I need your power," Rubia said, her voice slightly breathless.
"Oh?"
"The Elental Lords have been corrupted by the Otherworld Darkness. If this continues, they will bring disaster upon the world. I implore you, Maou-sama, to eliminate the Elental Lords and create a world without spirits!" Rubia declared, her eyes filled with determination.
Three years ago, Rubia had betrayed the Fire Elental Lord after discovering his corruption and change in personality.
And in the years since, she had created the Inferno, hoping to instigate a war to achieve her goal.
But she knew that defeating the Elental Lords through war was nearly impossible.
That's why she had approached Roy upon hearing rumors of the Maou's return.
"I see... and what price are you willing to pay?" Roy asked, stroking his chin.
As a Devil, he didn't do anything for free.
"This..." Rubia hadn't expected him to ask for compensation.
She couldn't think of anything valuable enough.
Then, she rembered the many girls around Roy, and her eyes lit up.
And the Maou had just kissed her. A confident smile spread across her face.
"If you grant my wish, Maou-sama, then... I'm willing to offer myself to you," she declared, her cheeks flushing slightly.
'So straightforward?' Roy was surprised by her boldness.
...
...
Seeing his silence, Rubia beca anxious.
"I-If that's not enough, Maou-sama, I can also offer you my sister, Claire."
"Claire is already mine," Roy comnted casually.
Rubia recalled seeing Claire sitting intimately with Roy earlier.
"Then... I have two subordinates, Muir and Lily. They're beautiful girls too," she offered.
"Ahem, don't make sound like so kind of pervert," Roy chided, trying to maintain a serious expression.
Rubia's lips twitched.
'Who was the one who stole my first kiss the mont we t?' she thought.
'If that's not a pervert, then what is?'
"So... does this an you agree, Maou-sama?" she asked, feigning excitent.
"If the Elental Lords are truly as you say, then eliminating them is the right thing to do," Roy replied with a nod.
This was a simple task. He just had to have Ren Ashdoll purge the Otherworld Darkness from the Elental Lords.
"Thank you, Maou-sama!" Rubia expressed her gratitude.
"So, what's the plan?"
"Just participate in the Blade Dance as usual. I'll take care of the Elental Lords," Roy instructed.
"Yes, Maou-sama."
...
After confirming their plan, Rubia left.
Roy returned to the banquet hall.
"What did that girl want?" Rias asked curiously.
"She just asked for a favor," Roy replied with a smile.
"The strongest Blade Dancer personally ca to ask Roy for a favor? That's amazing!" Claire exclaid, her eyes filled with admiration.
Roy glanced at her, amused.
He wondered what her reaction would be if she knew that girl was her sister.
Having t Rubia, there was no need for him to stay at the banquet any longer.
He left with the girls.
...
The main events of the Blade Dance were scheduled for two days later, so they had one more day to relax.
The next morning, Claire cleared her throat and suggested, "Roy, let's go out for a walk."
"Sure," Roy agreed.
It was the last day of rest before the main tournant. It was only fitting to spend so ti with the girls.
The girls cheered, excited to explore the sanctuary.
"Then it's decided. Let's get ready to go!"
"I've been wanting to explore this place!"
"Yes, staying indoors all the ti isn't good."
"Then everyone, get ready. We'll depart soon."
...
They changed their clothes and took a carriage to the port.
Simple wooden buildings lined the streets, creating a lively atmosphere like a festival.
The various countries had also contributed funds to set up food stalls and entertainnt booths for the spectators of the Blade Dance.
Since this was the Astral Zero, where humans couldn't live, this bustling street would only exist for a few days.
It was a sight unique to the Blade Dance.
"The sky is so clear!" Saya exclaid, taking a deep breath of fresh air.
"Well, we are above the clouds," Claire replied, stretching like a cat as she chatted with Saya and Mine.
The three girls with pink pigtails, despite their frequent bickering, were actually good friends.
"The scenery here is quite lovely," Rias comnted with a smile, her arm linked with Roy's.
A gentle breeze blew, causing her crimson hair to sway.
Taking advantage of her status as his fiancée, Rias had claid the spot on Roy's left side.
On his right was Ren Ashdoll.
After all, she was the strongest among them, even surpassing Roy in power.
Their group attracted a lot of attention as they walked through the streets.
But they were used to it by now.
Small airships flew between the clouds, carrying spectators to the floating island of Ragna Ys.
With the main tournant about to begin, nobles from various countries had gathered here.
"This is incredible!"
"Only on a floating island can you see such a view!"
Ellis and Rinslet marveled at the scenery.
The streets were lined with various shops and stalls.
Although the buildings were temporary structures, the craftsn and cooks working inside were all highly skilled individuals recruited from different countries.
The Blade Dance was an opportunity for nations to showcase their prestige, so they spared no expense.
As they reached the center of the shopping district, they encountered a group of tourists disembarking from an airship.
"The crowd here is insane."
"There are so many people... I'm starting to feel dizzy."
Ellis and Rinslet looked around anxiously.
It seed the sheltered noble ladies weren't used to crowds.
And unlike in the academy city, there were many n here.
Although they were elite Elentalists, they felt like innocent young girls in this unfamiliar environnt, clinging to Roy for safety.
Even Claire stuck close to him.
The sight of their group attracted whispers and curious glances from the passersby.
"Look at that boy surrounded by so many girls!"
"Is that the rumored male Elentalist?"
"What a scumbag, preying on those innocent girls."
"But look at their expressions... they don't seem to mind."
"They must be under so kind of spell!"
...
Roy frowned, releasing a bit of his demonic aura.
The gossiping onlookers felt an imnse pressure and collapsed to their knees, their faces pale with fear.
They couldn't get up until Roy and his group were gone.
When they finally looked up, their eyes were filled with terror.
"What happened here?" The commotion quickly attracted the attention of the shrine maidens who were maintaining order.
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