The Path To The Strongest (DxD) [Side Project, Slow Updates]

13: Guidance

"How'd you go out?" A fellow soldier of Valhalla is eager to learn how Ethan died

"Went toe-to-toe with 900,000 foot soldiers." Ethan replied, chugging his mug full of alchohol. Ethan laughed on the inside from lying to this soldier "you?"

"Had my few shares of battle. My last one, I went out with glory, I sacrificed my arm and a leg just to keep my enemies at bay as I soaked myself with their blood!" He finally realized what Ethan said "wait did you say 900,000 foot soldiers?"

"Yep." Elms set aside his mug "Rossweisse. Everything set for an exciting adventure?"

He was worried about whether Rossweisse, coming with him as a guide, could use the run magic circles or not, but that worry was put to rest pretty quickly.

A Valkyrie has requested to join
Your party

Hm? ~(Ethan)

Once allowed, the companion will be able to use the
rune travel magic, and depending on the rate of
contribution, experience points earned
will be shared as well

Shared XP? Like us? ~(Ethan)

Yep. But a little on the downside. If she joins us, she'll also get stronger than she is currently but will not attain the system ~(Ian)

"If we happen to go into battle, don't think about joining the fight. I'll take care of everything myself." Ethan made sure to drill this point into Rossweisse

"...y-yes..." She rather replied shyly

In any case, Ethan agreed to her accompanying him and hurried with his steps. A few steps behind him, Rossweisse did her best to chase after him while carrying luggage several times the size of her actual body.
The luggage itself wasn't heavy, but keeping up with Elms' walking speed was proving to be somewhat challenging to her. Ethan had no choice but to stop and wait now and then so she could catch up to him.

"Ethan, before your departure through all of Nordic mythology. I'd like for you to take another guide as well. He's a big fan of you. Huh?" Odin presented an old man similar to him but less of that long bear reaching the floor and a monocle, in fact, this old man is slightly handsome than Odin

"I'm the greatest ambassador to the gods, the Giants, and all the creatures of the Nine Realms. I know every corner of these lands, every language spoken, every war waged, every deal ever struck. They call me... Mimir! --smartest man alive, and I have the answer to your every question." He bowed respectfully

Oh my god.... Mimir! He's one of my favorite Aesir God's! AAAHHHHH ~(Ethan)

"Easy on the name." Ethan responded in the same language as him "just call me Ethan, no respectable nouns."

Easy on the name he says. I have a feeling I'll be genuinely insulted just by standing near him ~(Rosswiesse)

"Yes, lad! I find it amusing to see human in Norse Mythology. Most of them spend their time inside, turning into cocoons, engulfing themselves in food. Not to be rude!" Mimir apologizes

"Aha."

Ooh... half of that it's true~(Ethan)