I decided to delve into the depths of the Sacred Gear. I've done this numerous times already. After the devil's work, when taking a bath, also before sleeping every night. Plus on the weekends. Each time, there was only one goal -- to talk to the past Sekiryuutei seniors! Closing my eyes, entrusting my consciousness to Ddraig, I dived into the depths of my Boosted Gear. ...
...Leaving the darkness, I arrived in a white space. A vast, pure, white space. On the various round tables and chairs, the past Sekiryuutei were sitting with their heads high with blank expressions on their faces. "Greetings all, it's me again." Even if I tried to make conversation using this kind of cheerful manner, they likely wouldn't respond. Though there was a youthful senior with a similar age and body build as me... but no response either. From above I heard the voice of Ddraig. [ Amongst the past Sekiryuutei, he is closest to your age. A real genius who awakened Juggernaut very early. --However, he was drunk on power and was carelessly killed by another Longinus wielder. ] "Not the Hakuryuukou?" [ When drunk on power, they will rampage even if the opponent is not the Hakuryuukou. There are also others like that amongst the Hakuryuukou. Juggernaut can allow a person to become a tyrant for a period of time... But no matter what era, tyrants will not prosper for long, it is something that cannot last. This is the truth. ] Ddraig's tone of voice sounded like he was talking about himself. After all, he used to be drunk on power too. "Still, they must have things they treasured." Though his Sekiryuutei seniors haven't spoken a word, but it must be true, they were only swayed by power. Same for me... if I were to feel like I was losing something precious, I will seek power. And this will activate Juggernaut. "I who am about to awaken, The Two Heavenly Dragons that were taken the reason of ambition by God...?" [ Partner. ] "I'm not going to chant it all. Too horrifying. It's just something I don't understand. What is the Infinite? And Dream whatever I don't know. And what sneer and despise." It was just as I raised questions about some key words in the Juggernaut chant. [ Infinite refers to Ophis, while Dream means Great Red. Sneering at Ophis and despising Great Red who is also a red dragon. It's a mystery who came up with this chant. I wonder if it was God himself? ] --! A third voice!? I turned my face to find a young woman standing with long wavy blonde hair and a slim and trim body. A beautiful lady wearing a full body dress with a high slit! ...Facial expressions! She is different from all these past Sekiryuutei! Full of smiles, she looked at me. [ Elsha? ] [ Yes~, Ddraig. It's been a while. ] The lady casually greeted. [ Partner, this is Elsha, foremost amongst the past Sekiryuutei. Of all the female wielders, she is definitely the strongest. ] The strongest female Sekiryuutei! Come to think of it, I have never seen her before! Where did she come from? [ Your face is incredulous, towards me? Amongst all the lingering memories there are only two exceptions. I am one of them. Well, even within the Sacred Gear I am hidden very deep, so usually I don't come out here much. ] [ ...I thought you and Belzard were never coming out again. ] [Don't say something like that, Ddraig. Since Belzard and I are always silently supporting you from the depths. We used to be partners after all. Anyway, he is going to lose his consciousness soon...]
The lady showed a slightly lonely expression. [ Belzard seems to have taken an interest in the current Sekiryuutei, so I came. ] "By the way, who is Belzard?" Ddraig answered my question. [ He ranks up there with Elsha. Belzard is the strongest male Sekiryuutei. Truly a strong one, he even defeated the Hakuryuukou twice. ] "Twice! That's super amazing!" Something like that can happen. To occur twice in one life. Elsha-san spoke again. [ Anyway, I would like you to have this. ] What she took out was -- a box with a keyhole. [ You already received a 'key' from the current Beelzebub, right? ] "Eh eh?" Smack... Suddenly with a flash of light, a small key appeared in my hand. Without involving my conscious will, the key popped out by itself. Was this the 'key' received from Beelzebub-sama? Elsha-san smiled and said. [ The so-called 'key' isn't literal. The box and keys are just metaphors to make things easier to understand. What is contained in this box are the delicate possibilities of the Sekiryuutei. Originally, it is something that cannot be opened nor recklessly faced. However, Belzard says 'Perhaps you can do it.' Of course, because it is you who has received the Evil Pieces, that is why we feel you will be able to do it. ] Suddenly, Elsha-san began to laugh "fufufufu!" [ Oppai Dragon! Chichiryutei! I watched it with Belzard together. After coming to this place, it was the first time he and I were able to laugh to our hearts' content. ] Elsha-san was laughing uncontrollably. ...How embarrassing! My seniors saw everything! [ Don't be shy. And Ddraig please don't get depressed. Lighten up a bit. There has never been a Sekiryuutei this fun -- to blow apart that ominous Juggernaut chant, the Oppai Dragon song really made Belzard and me happy. Since whether it was Belzard or I, neither of us came to a proper end... ]
Elsha-san handed the box over to me. [ So he and I, we decided to believe in you. ] I took the box and inserted the 'key' into the keyhole... A perfect fit. It must have been made as a set. [ You and the current Hakuryuukou are unique existences. Not only competing between the two of you, but each having your own set of targets. How should I put it, it makes the rest of us look like fools. -- Please open it. But remember to take responsibility and not give up halfway. No matter what happens, you must accept joyfully. ] Hearing Elsha-san's words, I turned the key -- with a click the box unlocked. --In that instant, I was enveloped by a blinding light--
...Opening my eyes, I was on the bullet train once more. ...Was that a dream? Ddraig? [ No, you did receive the box from Elsha, and opened it. ] ...Is that so? Then what was in the box? [ No idea. ] Hey hey hey! Hmm! I don't feel anything different about my body. How's the Sacred Gear? [ No change either... However, I noticed something flying out from the box... ]
...Whaaaaaaat!!? I frantically searched around -- but found nothing! What the heck! Did my possibilities just fly away! If it disappeared like this that is no joking matter! Not only have I failed Elsha-san, but I would be too ashamed to face Azazel-sensei and Beelzebub-sama again! This was such a rare opportunity to receive aid! [ Don't worry. It is something that belongs to you, it will surely come back to you. Your fate is in your hands. ] Even if you say that...
"Mmm, oh oh oh! Oppai!" "Oooaah! Matsuda! What are you doing! This is mine! What is so fun about a male chest!"