DxD: Forsaken Regalia (Gacha fic)

---Samuel 1st person POV---

The next day, I woke up feeling more powerful than ever. Pulling down the screen, I checked the percentage of the assimilations.

--Ayanokoji Kiyotaka - 73%--

Well, he's only human after all. I was just a low level magician with a healthy body, so this result is expected.

Of course, I feel the mental clarity, his knowledge, his skills...

Man, Ayanokoji had it tough. No wonder he's Mr. "all people are tools."

Let's check the other two, I'm damn curious.

--Max Eisenhardt/Magneto - 32%--

Yep, as expected. He's an omega-level bastard after all. Funny thing is, I can already pull some of his powers at 32%.

I'm not defenseless anymore in this world, and that's a relief. I have no problem playing dirty, either.

When I reach 100% assimilation with him, I'll have a guaranteed pass to the Ultimate level. Zero doubts.

Now, let's see Le Fay.

--Le Fay Pendragon - 55%--

Hehehe...

If my calculations are correct, I'll fully assimilate Ayanokoji by this afternoon and Le Fay by tomorrow. Magneto will probably take two more days.

Of course, I'll keep training my body, magic, and mutant powers to accelerate the process a bit.

With a sharp and precise jump, I got out of bed and stretched my arms.

"Mmmmmnnh~~"

"I feel fantastic," I said to myself while looking at my reflection in the mirror of my room.

Blinking a bit, I observed the changes in my body.

Lean, muscular, with compact muscles, huh? Crazy definition, no useless muscles at all. The Ayanokoji build, but better. A lot better.

"Lean is king, after all," I said, putting on my school uniform before heading down to the kitchen to make a quick breakfast.

Closing the door, I was ready for school. It's only seven blocks away, so I walked.

Not gonna lie, I'm a bit excited to see the characters—or should I say people now? This is my new reality.

Yeah, let's not go down the "tHEy dOn'T fEeL rEal" rabbit hole. That would be stupid and unnecessary.

Call me crazy, but I like this new life. My last one as Samuel Floyd wasn't bad, but it was boring. Plus, I had to work to sustain myself. Now? I have a gacha system, magic, and a good chunk of money left by my father. So, let's have some fun.

Eventually, I'll become self-sufficient thanks to the gacha. No need for food or water. I have hobbies and a paid-off house. I'll just keep getting stronger and stronger over time. Life is good for now. Let's keep it that way.

Three blocks away from school, I started reflecting.

I'm aware that some people will notice my recent level-up in magic—and maybe even my physical changes. I grew from 1.77m to 1.81m, after all. Assimilations for the win.

But I can't hide forever. That's reality. Like a beacon of light in the darkness, people will notice.

Eventually, I'm damn sure Ophis will show up out of nowhere asking me to help her defeat the Great Red.

Big. Fucking. No.

I thought about staying home for a few days and using magic to seal my abilities, but nah. I'm tired of hiding. If I hadn't received Magneto's assimilation, I might have done it. But now? I can afford to walk the streets and enjoy life.

Besides, if I skip school, Sona will definitely notice. She's got a stick up her ass about attendance.

Plus, my explosive growth will leave everyone behind eventually. I have a gacha system, after all.

People will ask questions—about me, about what I have, about how and when.

They'll receive nothing but disappointment in my responses. They can't get anything from me. If they try to press aggressively...

My hand instinctively touched the Rod of Arafel in my gacha inventory slot. Yep, the gacha even has its own inventory slots for summoned items. Pretty convenient, right?

Dark thoughts aside, I'll have my fun with this matter. You can bet on that.

Approaching the school gates, I saw the small crowd of students entering the premises.

At the entrance, I spotted Sona and Tsubaki. I think Tsubaki ends up marrying Kiba later in the story. Sona with Saji, I think? Or am I tripping? Not sure about that.

I easily blended in with the other students and passed through the gate.

Of course, I felt Sona's gaze on me for a few seconds. Tsubaki didn't notice. After a while, Sona stopped looking and focused on the other students.

Huh. I guess if you're a low-level magician, you're safe from peerage recruitment. But if you're too strong, you'll definitely be a target. If you are really strong...Just say no and end of the story.

I thought about that and smiled to myself.

Walking further into the school, I saw him—the protagonist of this world.

Issei Hyodo.

He was with his two friends, Matsuda and Motohama. Quite the sight to see the infamous Perverted Trio. They were just talking, but still, it was a bit surreal to see the "protagonist" of a story I had only read about.

I could faintly feel the draconic essence radiating from him.

A lot of people in my position would wait and steal the Boosted Gear from him.

Me? Nah. I'm more of a Divine Dividing enjoyer.

Jokes aside, I don't want to kill Issei. I don't like the Boosted Gear. Plus, I definitely don't want a giant dragon living in my head and soul. My mind is mine alone.

I passed the Perverted Trio and headed to my class. Kiba was in my class. We never interacted before, but now? I'll keep an eye on him, just in case.

Opening the classroom door, I saw some students already inside. As I walked in, I felt some gazes on me. Kiba's included, huh? I ignored the stares, and they quickly turned back to whatever they were doing.

Sitting at my desk, I waited for class to start. A few minutes later, the teacher walked in and began the lecture.

As expected, the material was easy and boring. With Ayanokoji's template and the others, this was a piece of cake.

To entertain myself, I thought about the people I'd encountered so far.

Issei Hyodo.

The protagonist of High School DxD. Or Draconic Deus if you want to get fancy.

Honestly? My opinion of him is low. The story has so much potential, but with Issei as the protagonist? It's a pain in the ass.

I always thought someone like Kiba or Sairaorg would've made a way better protagonist. Hell, even Rias would've been a better choice.

Issei is just so dumb, perverted, and full of plot armor, it's laughable. He screams, "I like boobs!" and boom—victory.

Ishibumi, you bastard! What were you thinking making that the protagonist?

To be fair, I don't hate him. He's not a bad person—just dumb and perverted.

Now, about the girls...

Ah yes, the main attraction of High School DxD for most male fans.

I hate to say this—even in my own head—but I don't like any of them.

No, I'm not gay. Hear me out.

Let's start with Asia. I feel like her entire existence revolves around glorifying and glazing Issei and giving him "character development." She's nice, sure, i guess she have her moments...right? but…okay next.

Akeno? She's a walking time bomb of self-hatred and daddy issues.

Koneko? Yeah, no. I'm not into lolis. Neither should anyone else. The FBI is watching.

Xenovia and Irina? Meh.

Rossweisse? Not bad, but I just don't feel it.

Sona? Too stuck up—for anyone, really. Not my type.

Tsubaki? Sona 2.0. Change my mind.

Sona's peerage? I can't even remember their personalities, so I'll say nothing.

Kuroka? Too easy and way too much emotional baggage.

Now, Yasaka… beautiful, no doubt. No wonder she's a fan favorite. A LOT of people simp for her, and I don't blame them.

But I don't date single mothers. Sorry.

Sure, Kunou is adorable, top tier cinnamon roll, and she inspires those "protective" feelings in most guys, i get it. but nah.

Maybe I'm just not in the right mindset to think about these things. My mind is focused on more important matters. With everything that's happened to me—the memories, the gacha, this world—it's no wonder.

Class ended, and I stood up, lost in thought as I started walking through the corridors.

Looking around, I noticed the students, the school's layout, and people chatting. Then I heard a commotion as I turned a corner.

"Ahhh~~ Onee-sama!" one girl exclaimed, followed by similar comments from others.

On the other side of the hallway, I saw Akeno and…Rias.

Huh, no wonder they're so popular. Wide hips, hourglass figures, nice assets. Long, feminine hair. And, of course... big boobs.

Rolling my eyes at the last one, I smiled.

Rias Gremory.

How could I forget THE main girl of the series? I joked to myself about falling down the Rias-bashing rabbit hole.

To bash or not to bash? That is the question.

Weeeell... she's dumb. And honestly? That makes her the perfect match for Issei.

The whole "she doesn't train" argument? It's kinda true. I mean, she trains, but not enough or in a way that truly develops her Power of Destruction. Ergo, she's dumb.

There's no way in hell Riser, with his regeneration abilities, could've stood a chance against a well-trained Power of Destruction user.

As I walked, I thought of all the titles fans have given Rias over the years:

The Weeb One.

The Dumb One.

The Spoiled One.

The Manipulator (allegedly).

Oppai Battery.

The Fraud High-Class.

Potential Woman. PFFFFT.

I shook my head slightly, amused. I'll admit, the bashing is a bit funny not gonna lie.

After that little mental detour, I returned to class and endured another boring lecture.

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Author notes.

Well guys who is you favorite DxD girl?