Living as I Please (LAP)

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Some things are subject to change depending on how I develop this story

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As Meelis departed from the park, his thoughts remained sharp and focused. Though the interaction with Odin had gone better than anticipated, it also raised questions, why had the Norse All-Father entertained his request so readily? Was it sheer curiosity, or had Odin glimpsed something deeper within him? If he did, should he be worried? Whatever the reason, Meelis had no intention of letting the opportunity slip by.

Back at his temporary residence, Clone Meelis activated a small communication spell and connected to his original. The light from the rune glowed faintly in the dimly lit room. Moments later, the voice of the original Meelis echoed in his mind.

{Author: Meelis has obviously been training as a devil so do expect these little nifty spells to pop up every now and then without being shown in his status, I wont do it for anything too important just small things like that spell, it is part of dxd cannon anyways}

"Report."

"Odin has agreed to a test," Clone Meelis replied calmly. "He seems... intrigued by my request. But make no mistake, he'll demand more than just bravado to hand over a branch of Yggdrasil."

The original Meelis was silent for a moment, processing the update "Good. If he's given you a chance, that means he sees value in us. Keep an eye on him, though. A god like Odin isn't easily swayed without reason. He might have his own agenda."

"Understood. I'll prepare for whatever test he throws at us."

The connection closed, and Clone Meelis leaned back, taking a moment to strategize.

Though it was the world of DxD, where most men are either evil, asexual, or perverts, Meelis did not want to fully treat this world as some 2D story that he cannot influence, he would rather treat it as his new reality, at least when it matters, he knows that if he gets overconfident just because he knew the original story, then he'd be in a world of pain or worse, dead.

I mean just look at it this way. Odin is a Norse God, THE Norse God, he managed to survive all the way until present times when even someone as strong as the God of the Bible fell in war. Even if he was not directly involved in the 3 Factions war of the Judeo-Christian religion, he still managed his own pantheon and weathered the numerous incidents throughout time. The very fact he has lived so long is proof of his strength and wisdom, not to mention all the titles Odin is known for, so even if he acts like a perverted fool, he should not be underestimated.

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Meanwhile, Odin watched Meelis's retreating figure from the park bench, his expression thoughtful.

"A Zagan, eh?" he murmured to himself, stroking his beard.

"Uh, Odin, sir?" Issei finally broke the silence, scratching his head. "What was all that about? And what's a Zagan?"

Odin chuckled, clearly amused by the boy's confusion. He spoke in a tone filled with wisdom, "Patience, young one. You'll come to understand the wider world soon enough. For now, just know that the Zagans were a devil family with unique skills. That boy, in particular, might shake things up more than he realizes."

Issei blinked, trying to process Odin's cryptic words. "Uh, okay. So… does this mean I'm gonna be part of some big adventure now?"

Odin smirked. "Perhaps. But first, you'll need to master the true secrets of power." He leaned closer, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper, with the expression of a dirty old man "And that begins with understanding the sacred truths of—"

"Boobs?" Issei interrupted, his face lighting up with excitement.

Odin laughed heartily, clapping the boy on the back. "Exactly, my boy! Exactly."

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The next day, Clone Meelis received a message delivered via a raven, an unmistakable symbol of the Norse All-Father. The bird landed on his windowsill, its sharp eyes gleaming with intelligence.

"The test is ready," the raven said in a deep, resonant voice. "Prepare yourself and meet at the northern outskirts of Kuoh. You will face a challenge set by the All-Father himself. Succeed, and your request will be considered."

'Despite being a Devil myself, we still have a mostly human appearance, so seeing a raven talk still feels foreign to me sometimes and reminds me that the many weird species out there from other religions actually exist.'

Clone Meelis nodded, his demeanor calm but inwardly bracing himself. He had expected something like this, though the specifics remained a mystery.

The raven flew off, leaving behind an eerie silence. As he stepped outside, the cool night air filled his lungs, sharpening his focus.

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As Clone Meelis approached the designated meeting place, the atmosphere grew thick with magic. The northern outskirts of Kuoh were eerily quiet, save for the hum of ancient runes etched into the ground. Odin stood at the center of the clearing, his presence commanding but relaxed, with Issei awkwardly hanging around the sidelines, still trying to grasp what was going on.

'Issei is still here? Did I already derail his backstory? Hmm, I should be more careful, if Odin truly cares for him right now, then doing anything malicious to Issei could offend Odin.' Meelis thought as he glanced at Issei for a second.

However, what caught Meelis's attention immediately were the three figures flanking Odin. These weren't ordinary warriors, they were Valkyries.

Each Valkyrie was a striking presence, clad in intricate battle regalia glowing faintly with enchantments. Their armor appeared more ceremonial than practical, designed to enhance their magical prowess. Each carried a different artifact, a staff, a tome, and a pair of crystalline daggers that radiated immense power. Their eyes shone with an ethereal light, and their postures were poised with elegance and strength.

Odin smiled as Meelis approached, his single eye twinkling with mischief. "Ah, young Zagan. You arrive just in time. Allow me to introduce your examiners, three of my most skilled Valkyries. They will test not only your strength but your mastery of magic, strategy, and resilience."

Meelis bowed slightly, keeping his composure. "A fitting challenge, All-Father. I expected nothing less."

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LP: 500

Devil Nobility Class: Low, Mid, High, Ultimate, Special (these are the actual cannon rankings of DxD)

Devil Strength Rank: Low(F), Mid(E), High(D), Ultimate(C), Satan(B-), Maxed Longinus(B), Dragon Kings(B+), Heavenly Dragons/Super Devils(A), Indra/Shiva(A+), Ophis/Red(S+ to EX)