They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 110 Fragments of the Gates of the Land of Shadows and the Weapon Against Immortality

With Draig's intimidation, Rias and Sona obediently exchanged a few words with their familiars before arriving before Danlei with their respective "Queen" familiars, Himejima Akeno and Shinra Tsubaki.

Seeing this, Danlei waved his hand, signaling their other family members to leave quickly, and then led Rias and Sona into the underground workshop.

Upon entering Danlei's underground workshop, Rias looked at the runes covering the walls and floors and couldn't help but ask...
"So, this is where we're being held captive?"

However, Danlei only looked at Rias with the expression of someone looking at a masochist, and then said...
"Do you have some misunderstanding about the dragon race? Even we wouldn't live in the middle of nowhere."

I only came here to recycle some items; I'm not as wealthy as you demons.

After speaking, Dan Lei retrieved the gems used to transfer magic power at the magic nodes of the magic circle, and then smoothed out the entire magic circle.

"Alright, ladies, let's go back to the ground. We need to find a place to build a house."

At this moment, Rias and Sona looked at Danlei with eyes full of questions. They originally thought that what awaited them next, even if it was not torture or abuse, would at least be imprisonment.

Himejima Akeno and Shinra Tsubaki even volunteered to share the firepower; all four of them were prepared to become princesses kidnapped by the evil dragon and suffer endless hardships.

As a result, the first thing Danlei did after arresting him was to build a house.

At the same time, this also proves that this mountain is not Danlei and Dreig's territory at all. They probably just arrived here and caused the previous fluctuations when they drew on the earth's vein power to replenish their strength.

However, Rias and Cang didn't dare to directly question Danlei. After all, the situation was beyond their control. He was still willing to give them a house to live in, but if they angered him, things might change.

However, Rias and Sona's cautious attitude only lasted for half a day.

For Danlei, building a two-story duplex house with a yard and releasing monkey puppets would only take an hour.

It's not a problem to get electricity, water, and internet access.

But Danlei didn't have that many pieces of furniture and women's personal items, so he had to buy them in the city.

Rias and her companions never imagined that their imprisonment would turn into a massive shopping spree in just a few hours.

Since Danlei already knew how to make crystal computers, he made a simple one using the materials he had on hand.

However, it's enough to break through the human network firewalls in this world.

Therefore, Danlei is not short of money, and he feels no pressure at all when he misappropriates the money from those dormant accounts in the land bank that have not been touched for more than ten years.

It goes without saying what happens to women when it's time to go on a shopping spree.

After confirming that Dan Lei really didn't intend to do anything to them, and that even if he arranged for them to sleep with him later, he would likely do so in a comfortable environment, the four of them gradually relaxed.

Then Danlei discovered that even with his current physical condition, he would still feel tired when accompanying women shopping.

This prompted Drag, who had been retracted into his body, to complain that Danlei needed to work out more, saying that how could someone with dragon blood feel tired after walking a little?

Danlei was too lazy to explain to Draig what it felt like to accompany a woman shopping.

Danlei was only reluctant to really strain his relationship with the devils, otherwise he would have forced them to finish shopping within a certain timeframe.

However, after filling the two food sacs, the four demons' shopping trip came to an end, and Danlei didn't have to worry about arranging the room after returning.

Of course, when Himejima Akeno and Shinra Tsubaki said that Danlei could contact them first if he needed anything, Danlei simply used magic to throw the two of them back into the room.

What a joke! I haven't even sorted out the Black Tower and Ruan Mei's affairs on Xing Tie yet. If I mess around in another world now and get caught when I get back, I'm really doomed.

Fortunately, the demons were very efficient. When the two sister-obsessed demon lords learned that their sister had been detained by the resurrected Draig and an unknown powerful being, the Gremory and Siddi families sent messengers over early the next morning.

The messenger from the Gremory household, Dan Lei, recognized her as none other than Gremory's "Queen," maid, and wife, known as the "Silver-Haired Annihilation Queen," Gremory's Lucifer.

To be honest, Dan Lei was also quite puzzled as to how the three identities of "Queen," maid, and wife were all combined in one person. All he could say was that Sazex Gimérie was quite the player.

Fortunately, the messenger from the Siddi family was much more normal; he was just an old demon dressed as a butler, but judging from his magic, he was at the level of a top-tier demon.

Of course, when the two rushed to the residence that Danlei had just built yesterday, they were also left completely dumbfounded by what they saw.

After what happened yesterday afternoon and last night, Rias and Sona confirmed that Danlei just wanted to find an excuse to ask the demons for some money, and had no intention of harming them. Moreover, as a strong person, he had a very good personality and temperament.

In addition, Dan Lei is also a person who doesn't care about details, so the five of them sat at a table early in the morning eating breakfast made by Himejima Akeno and Makoto Tsubaki.

Gurefia and the old butler from the Siddi family were also dumbfounded by what they saw.

When Rias and Sona's familiars came looking for them yesterday, they were all extremely anxious, as if they would be eaten by Draig if they were a second late.

The Demon King of the Underworld immediately convened an emergency meeting to discuss how to deal with Draig's resurrection.

Since the last great war, all three major powers of the Bible have suffered heavy losses and have had to rely on humans to maintain the continuation of their races.

Therefore, attacking Draig was deemed a last resort. After all, there were only demons, and no one was confident that they could capture Draig. If it escaped and attacked demons everywhere, the entire demon race would be in danger.

Moreover, according to current intelligence, Draig has another dragon species by his side that can speak to him on equal terms.

The demon kings discussed it all night and finally decided to send Grefia and the old butler of the Siddi family to scout ahead.

As a result, the two witnessed such a harmonious scene, like a family having breakfast together.

However, the two did not underestimate Dan Lei because the magical fluctuations emanating from him were only those of a high-ranking demon.

Because magical fluctuations can be concealed, and they haven't seen Draig yet.

So, seeing that their young mistress was alright, the two relaxed slightly, but were still highly tense. After bowing respectfully, Gurefia spoke.

"Mr. Danlei, we are here on behalf of the Gremory and Sidi families to discuss the ransom with you and Lord Drag."

"Excuse me, Lord Draig, are you not participating in this discussion?"

Dan Lei knew that Gurefia wanted to confirm Drag's condition.

However, Dan Lei didn't intend to hide Draeg's current form, since there would be many more opportunities for the two sides to interact in the future.

So Danlei got off the dining table, walked to the sofa area in the living room, and summoned the spirit of Draig.

However, it had shrunk to the size of a husky and was curled up on the sofa in a sleeping position. To be honest, at this moment, Draig showed no trace of the majesty of the Second Heavenly Dragon; it was even somewhat adorable.

But both Gurefia and the old butler of the Siddi family got goosebumps, because the dragon aura and energy emanating from them were genuine.

Moreover, Danlei and Draig are not equals; Draig's soul has been transformed into something like a "familiar," which is even bigger news than Draig's resurrection.

Therefore, even though Drag was not awake at this time, the two of them were even more respectful to Danlei.

After the two bowed to Drag, the old butler of the Siddi family turned around and asked...

"Mr. Danlei, may I ask what your demands are for the ransom from the Gremory and Sidi families? We will report this to the head of the family."

Regarding this question, Danlei had already figured out what he wanted, and simply stated...

“I do not accept bargaining. Go back and tell your patriarch directly.”

A fragment of the gate to the Land of Shadows in Celtic mythology, at least the size of a palm, and a mythical weapon that possesses the power to counter immortality.

You each give me one of these two items; I don't care who's responsible for which one.

My principle is first-come, first-served. If the Gremory family gives the fragment of the Gate to the Land of Shadows, then the mythical weapon must be provided by the Siddi family.

"Of course, if you refuse, then consider the Gremory and Sidi families as each having lost a daughter."

After saying that, Danlei didn't give the two a chance to reply and directly addressed Dreig.

"Dreig, wake up, help see the guests off."

Unable to refuse Danlei's order, Drag opened his eyes and spoke to the two of them.
"Hurry up and leave, or do you want me to swat you away with one wing?"

Gurefia and the old butler of the Siddi family were not surprised by Dan Lei's domineering manner, because most strong people are domineering.

Fortunately, Danlei's conditions weren't actually that high. Although the fragments of the gates to the Shadow Kingdom in Celtic mythology were not easy to obtain, they weren't actually very valuable.

As for a mythical weapon that can counter immortality, it's definitely not as important as my young lady.

However, based on Danlei's request, Gurefia and the old butler of the Siddi family speculated that Danlei might go after the Queen of the Shadow Kingdom.

Therefore, it would be best to get a high-level weapon that can counter immortality, otherwise Dan Lei might not be satisfied.

Of course, it wasn't just the two of them who thought of this; Rias and Sona also thought of it.

After Gurefia and the other person left, Danlei sat back down at the table, and Rias took the initiative to ask...
"Danlei, are you planning to challenge the Queen of the Shadow Kingdom? I heard that she can kill the gods there with the flick of her wrist, it's extremely dangerous."

Faced with Rias's concern, Danlei couldn't very well say that he wanted the fragments of the Land of Shadows' Gate to summon her Heroic Spirit, or at least to summon a relevant Heroic Spirit, with the aim of learning authentic Rune magic.

As for the mythical weapon that counters immortality, it is prepared for the future Huanlong.

Dan Lei wanted to test whether the immortal weapons from the mythological world could suppress some of the abundant regenerative power.

Anyway, there's no loss if it fails. If it succeeds, Danlei plans to figure out the principle and start mass production.

Therefore, Dan Lei could only calmly say...
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. And why are you, the hostage, concerned about me, the kidnapper?"

However, as soon as Danlei said this, Rias retorted with a look of disdain.
"Tch, you call yourself a robber? I've never seen such an unprofessional robber."

If you kidnap the daughters of the Gremory and Siddi families, you'll get a fragment of the Gate to the Land of Shadows and a weapon to counter immortality.

What's the difference between this and kidnapping the world's richest man's daughter for a ransom of just one dollar?

"To put it bluntly, even if you brought Draig to our house as a guest, expressing your wish for those two items from the Gremory family, we would most likely just give them to you directly."

Upon hearing this, Danlei could only think to himself, "Does your father, Geoticus Gremory, know that you've become such a leaky cotton-padded jacket? He actually thinks the ransom the kidnappers are demanding from his family isn't enough."

However, Danlei didn't want to continue this topic, and instead said to Rias...
"Do you think it's possible that I quoted this price because I thought you weren't worth that much and misjudged the value?"

But next time I'll know, and if I have another chance to kidnap you, I'll definitely ask for a higher price.

Alright, let's not talk about that now. Condense a ball of destructive magic for me.

Dan Lei's words made Cang Na laugh, and almost made Rias furious.

Rias thought, "What the hell? You think I'm worthless? You misjudged me? And next time you'll ask for a higher price? Are you planning to treat me like an ATM?"
So, feeling annoyed, Rias gathered a ball of destructive magic the size of a basketball and threw it directly at Danlei's head, knowing that her strength was not enough to hurt him.

Dan Lei, naturally, easily enveloped Rias's magic with his own and carefully sensed it.

Then, Danlei sensed a quality similar to the Destiny of Destruction from Rias's magic.

The destructive power within Rias's magic gave Danlei a sense of an unfinished, destructive destiny, and it seemed he could also extract and preserve it.

Danlei's eyes lit up immediately, and he grinned mischievously at Rias.
“Miss Rias, it seems I need you to provide me with a lot of magic power. You don’t mind, do you?”

However, upon hearing Danlei's words, Rias's face instantly turned red, and she replied hesitantly.

"Huh? It's here? Can we go back to my room? I get shy in front of Sona too."

Dan Lei was baffled by Rias's sudden blushing; he only wanted a little bit of her magic, was it really that big of a deal?

Fortunately, a few seconds later, Dan Lei realized that he had just said a large amount of magic power.

High School DxD is an anime adaptation of a harem novel with explicit content. In order to give readers some fan service, the author created a setting similar to the mana replenishment system in Type-Moon anime.

When transferring large amounts of magic, both parties must be completely naked and have physical contact.

In the original work, Rias used this method many times to help Issei Hyoudou replenish his magic power and recover from his injuries.

However, at that time, Hyoudou Issei was already Rias's familiar. Initially, she treated Hyoudou Issei as a familiar family member, just like she would treat her cats and dogs at home as family members, so she wasn't shy about it.

Later on, she fell in love with Hyoudou Issei, so she naturally wasn't too shy anymore.

But Danlei is different. Danlei is an outsider, and the two are now in a relationship of kidnapper and hostage. Although Rias was prepared for Danlei to unleash his beastly nature on her because dragons, except for the Eastern dragons, are generally lewd, she still couldn't stand it with everyone watching.

(End of this chapter)