DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 323: Canaria’s Compromise—Returning to Little Garden with Canaria

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Seeing Canaria's self-reproach, Roy chuckled. "Canaria-senpai, don't worry. While No Name's current situation is—less than ideal, I'm confident we can reclaim our flag and name soon."

Canaria calmed down slightly, hearing his words.

She had been exiled for over a decade, her heart aching for Arcadia.

"By the way, I don't think I've gotten your name. And how did you join No Name?" she asked, curious. He had managed to find them. He must be special.

"Call me Roy. I haven't been with No Name for long. Let me tell you about our current situation." Roy introduced himself and explained No Name's current state.

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After hearing his explanation, Canaria understood.

She was impressed that this young man had become the leader of No Name in such a short time, even winning a Gift Game and resolving their immediate crisis.

It seemed Black Rabbit had chosen wisely. He was capable of leading No Name.

But she was also concerned. No Name wasn't the same as Arcadia.

This boy clearly had his own ambitions. If they all returned to Little Garden, would it cause internal conflict?

After all, the previous leader of Arcadia—Koumei, was still alive, along with many other former members.

And she, having used the Poet's Gift, was nearing the end of her life. She wasn't sure how much she could contribute to No Name.

These were the thoughts weighing on Canaria's mind.

Roy, seeing her silence, understood her concerns.

"Canaria, don't worry. I welcome Arcadia's former members back to Little Garden. But they must follow my lead," He said, his words leaving no room for misinterpretation.

He was in charge of No Name now.

"I know you want revenge against the Demon Lords who destroyed Arcadia. Come with me. No Name needs you. And—in your current state, you won't last much longer," Roy said, gently persuading her.

Canaria frowned. She knew her time was running out. She had used the Poet's Gift, hoping to trigger a Paradigm Shift and gain Divinity, becoming the center of a new pantheon.

It seemed she had been too naive.

If she returned to Little Garden, she might recover.

She pondered his offer.

Roy waited patiently, admiring her—form.

"I'll go with you. But I want No Name to develop according to my vision. And I can't guarantee the others will follow you," Canaria said, looking at him intently.

Roy chuckled and shook his head. "Develop according to your vision? I can't agree to that. But—I believe our goals align."

"We both want No Name to reclaim its flag and name, to become the sole Floor Master of Little Garden once more. Our objectives are the same, aren't they?"

"Reclaim our flag and name? Become the sole Floor Master?" Canaria was surprised by his confidence.

But he was right. Their goals did align.

After a moment of consideration, Canaria nodded. "Alright, I agree."

She didn't have much of a choice.

Roy's appearance had given her hope of reviving Arcadia and getting her revenge.

Even if No Name wasn't the same as Arcadia, she couldn't refuse.

Roy smiled.

"Welcome back."

With Canaria's agreement, things became much simpler.

She gathered the former Arcadia members and discussed the matter with them.

However, upon learning about No Name's current state, most of them hesitated.

They had been living on this peaceful planet for over a decade and had grown accustomed to their new lives.

They had formed new bonds, new attachments.

Returning to Little Garden to face those terrifying Demon Lords—they didn't have the courage.

They had been defeated at Arcadia's peak. What was the point of going back?

So, in the end, only a few agreed to return to Little Garden.

Among them were Asuka and Yō, whom Arcadia had been grooming as future leaders.

Izayoi Sakamaki wasn't present. He might not even be aware of the situation.

Canaria didn't want to involve him in this conflict.

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While Asuka and Yō were willing to go to Little Garden with Roy, their families wouldn't allow it.

Roy didn't force them. They were only ten years old, after all.

"So—it's just me?" Canaria sighed, seeing that no one else was willing to return.

"We still have Asuka and Yō. While they can't come now, once we reclaim our flag and name, the others will likely change their minds," Roy said, comforting her.

"I hope so." Canaria nodded, then looked at him curiously. "Roy, why are you so confident we can reclaim our flag and name?"

"Because of my strength," Roy said with a smile.

"Strength? I still don't know how strong you are. You managed to find us outside Little Garden…" Canaria's curiosity grew, seeing his confidence.

"You'll find out soon enough. But first, shouldn't we deal with those two over there?" Roy gestured towards two little girls hiding behind a nearby door.

One had long black hair and was wearing a red lolita dress—Asuka Kudou.

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The other was petite, with short brown hair and a cat in her arms—Yō Kasukabe.

"What are you two doing here?" Canaria asked, having also noticed them.

"We…we want to go to Little Garden with you," Asuka said hesitantly.

"That's right! I've always wanted to see the world Daddy talked about," Yō added with a smile.

"You're too young. You can't just run away from home. And your families wouldn't allow it—" Canaria sighed.

"I don't care! I'm going! Roy-onii-chan, you'll let us come, right?" Asuka looked at Roy pleadingly.

After months of spending time together, they had become close friends, and Asuka now comfortably called him "onii-chan."

"It might be good for them to see the world. And it'll be easy for them to return if they want," Roy said, nodding in agreement.

"Yay!" Asuka cheered.

"Fine." Canaria sighed, giving up on arguing.

"We should leave now, before their families come looking for them," Roy said.

"Alright." Canaria nodded.

Roy took Asuka and Yō's hands, then activated a teleportation circle.

They vanished.

Just as they left, Koumei and Baron La Croix arrived, but they were too late.

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Little Garden.

Arcadia Headquarters—

"The Gift Game with Laius is about to begin! Why isn't Roy back yet?!" Black Rabbit paced anxiously.

"Black Rabbit, we've told you, we can handle it. Even if Roy's not here, it'll be fine," Tohru reassured her.

"That's right! I can defeat them all on my own!" Illulu declared, puffing out her chest.

Black Rabbit sighed. She knew Tohru, Illulu, and the others were powerful, but without Roy, she felt uneasy.

"It seems he's not coming. Let's go." She was about to lead them to the Gift Game arena—

When—

"Seems like I made it just in time."

Four figures appeared in the hall. Black Rabbit and the others' eyes lit up, recognizing the familiar voice.

"Roy's back!"

"Haha, I'm back!" Roy greeted them with a smile.

"Canaria-sama!" Black Rabbit, seeing Canaria behind Roy, was overjoyed, her blue hair and bunny ears turning pink.

"Black Rabbit, it's been a while," Canaria said, patting Black Rabbit's head affectionately.

When Black Rabbit was young, she had been bestowed with four Divine Regalia, marking her as a Divine Child of the Moon Rabbit tribe.

"Black Rabbit" wasn't her real name. She was supposed to receive her true name at her Naming Ceremony when she turned ten.

But the ceremony had been interrupted by the Demon Lord, Azi Dahaka, so she never learned her true name.

On her tenth birthday, her home was destroyed by Azi Dahaka. Canaria had rescued her and taken her in, adopting her as her daughter.

Canaria had always treated Black Rabbit as her own child.

'This is…interesting,' Roy mused, looking at Canaria and Black Rabbit with a smirk.

"Leticia! It's so good to see you're alright!" Canaria finally noticed Leticia.

"Welcome back." While Leticia didn't say much, her joy was evident.

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