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High School DxD: Return of the Crimson Dragon Emperor

Chapter 261 - 251: Tiamat and the Casual Retreat · Oct 23, 2026

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251 Chapter 251 - 241 Common Ground 2026-10-23
252 Chapter 252 - 242 To the Underworld School! 2026-10-23
253 Chapter 253 - 243 Believe! 2026-10-23
254 Chapter 254 - 244 Looming Malice 2026-10-23
255 Chapter 255 - 245 The Spear of Malice 2026-10-23
256 Chapter 256 - 246 Defense Battle Begins! 2026-10-23
257 Chapter 257 - 247 The Power of the Minions 2026-10-23
258 Chapter 258 - 248: Reinforcements Have Arrived! 2026-10-23
259 Chapter 259 - 249: The Binding Trap and the Red Spear 2026-10-23
260 Chapter 260 - 250: The Fierce Battle Continues! 2026-10-23
261 Chapter 261 - 251: Tiamat and the Casual Retreat 2026-10-23
262 Chapter 262 - 252: Taking Down the Evil Dragon! 2026-10-23
263 Chapter 263 - 253: The Soul-Erasing Slash 2026-10-23
264 Chapter 264 - 254: The Black Dragon Awakens! 2026-10-23
265 Chapter 265 - 255: Saji’s Fiery Confession 2026-10-23
266 Chapter 266 - 256: I’ll Save Her No Matter What! 2026-10-23
267 Chapter 267 - 257 T·O·S Activated!! 2026-10-23
268 Chapter 268 - 258 An Unexpected Candidate! 2026-10-23
269 Chapter 269 - 259 Proposal 2026-10-23
270 Chapter 270 - 260 Miha’s Reminiscence 2026-10-23
271 Chapter 271 - 261: The True Crimson Sekiryuutei 2026-10-23
272 Chapter 272 - 262: True Dragon, Ultimate Siscon! 2026-10-23
273 Chapter 273 - 263: T·O·S Ignition!! 2026-10-23
274 Chapter 274 - 264: An Unexpected Candidacy! 2026-10-23
275 Chapter 275 - 265 A Proposal 2026-10-23
276 Chapter 276 - 266: From President to Sona-san 2026-10-23
277 Chapter 277 - 267: Impulsive Rose and the Gods’ Proposal 2026-10-23
278 Chapter 278 - 268 Miu’s Reminiscence 2026-10-23
279 Chapter 279 - 269: Tears of Joy and a Soft Laugh 2026-10-23
280 Chapter 280 - 270 Establishment! Hyoudou Issei Peerage Office! 2026-10-23
281 Chapter 281 - 271: The Useless Goddess’s Blueprint 2026-10-23
282 Chapter 282 - 272 With Alice-san 2026-10-23
283 Chapter 283 - 273: A Thousand Points for the Naked Apron 2026-10-23
284 Chapter 284 - 274: Christmas Present Received! 2026-10-23
285 Chapter 285 - 275: Winter Break Begins! 2026-10-23
286 Chapter 286 - 276: Christmas Project, Launching Now! 2026-10-23
287 Chapter 287 - 277: To Heaven We Go! 2026-10-23
288 Chapter 288 - 278: The Heavenly Doorknob 2026-10-23
289 Chapter 289 - 279: Memories of Childhood Days 2026-10-23
290 Chapter 290 - 280: The World of Starry Night 2026-10-23
291 Chapter 291 - 281 The Avenger 2026-10-23
292 Chapter 292 - 282 The Torn Pair 2026-10-23
293 Chapter 293 - 283 Smiling Onward! 2026-10-23
294 Chapter 294 - 284 Shaking Heaven 2026-10-23
295 Chapter 295 - 285 DxD Deploys, Even in Heaven! 2026-10-23
296 Chapter 296 - 286 The Holy Spear Returns 2026-10-23
297 Chapter 297 - 287 Go On Ahead! 2026-10-23
298 Chapter 298 - 288 Absurdity 2026-10-23
299 Chapter 299 - 289 Showdown with the Evil God! 2026-10-23
300 Chapter 300 - 290 The Path of Atonement 2026-10-23

Chapter 261: Chapter 251: Tiamat and the Casual Retreat

A powerful repulsion wall blocks my blasts!

He’s battered from the onslaught but grins gleefully.

”That was intense! You’re dangerous—always pulling new tricks when I’m ahead!”

”Don’t wanna hear that from the guy blocking it so easily!”

”It’s a compliment, take it!”

”Shut up! Doesn’t feel like one! And I don’t have the luxury to care!”

No matter what I throw, he won’t go down!

”Just fall already! I’ll give you 300 yen!”

”What am I buying with 300 yen!?”

”Go to the dollar store!”

”I went yesterday! With Bell for snacks!”

”You went!?”

Feared worldwide, and you’re snack shopping at the dollar store!?

Too carefree!

You got too much chill!?

Or are you just dumb!?

Probably both!

”Snack shopping with Bell... you guys are way too wholesome!”

”She’s cute, alright? Don’t underestimate my sister’s cuteness!”

”What! My Miu’s cuter!”

”Say that again! Bell’s cuter!”

We argue mid-battle.

Sure, ignoring their dangerous abilities and affiliations, Bell’s cute.

Those sleepy eyes and childish vibe are totally fine.

But—

”Don’t diss my Miu! She’s clingy and gives me lap pillows!”

”Huh!? Bell loves shoulder rides! You get how crazy her smile is!?”

”Damn, I wanna see that!”

Ugh... a sister-bragging battle!?

Didn’t see that coming!

This guy’s a real threat—in every way!

I halt the barrage, don my Tianwu armor, and charge!

Razul drops his repulsion shield and rushes in!

He’s radiating insane aura!

My right booster expands, spewing flames.

”Shining Bunker!!”

My flame-charged right arm clashes with Razul’s powerhouse fist!

The collision warps the ground, forming a massive crater!

”Daaaaah!”

”Uoooraaa!”

Our powers are dead even.

Push and pull, back and forth.

Any slip, and this balance breaks.

Even maxed-out enhanced Tianwu can’t overpower him...!

I curse Razul’s bottomless strength.

Then—

Something flies at Razul from the side!

Even he reacts late, blasted away!

Shocked, I see someone land gracefully before me.

”Yo. Struggling, huh?”

A blue-haired beauty waves.

”T-Tia!? Why’re you here!?”

”Ugh, same reaction as before.”

”What’s with that half-assed response!? Explain properly!”

Tia sighs. ”Your mom asked Diarmuid to deliver provisions. I tagged along, found a barrier, used Gáe Dearg to disable it temporarily, and here we are. Got it?”

”No way I get that!”

My shout echoes!

Provisions!?

Found a barrier by chance!?

What timing!?

And Diarmuid agreed to deliver!?

Is that okay for a hero’s soul!?

”Where’s Diarmuid?”

”She’s fighting with Miu. They’re struggling too.”

Figures, with Bell spawning endless giant beasts.

I still hear tremors from Miu’s direction.

”Who’s interrupting me!?” Razul returns, brushing off dirt.

Blown away hard, but barely damaged.

I whisper to Tia, ”Sorry to ask right after you got here, but can you handle this?”

”What’s that mean?”

”...Grendel and Ladon showed up. Koneko and the others can’t handle them.”

”Grendel, Azi Dahaka, and now Ladon revived... Lucifer’s son’s a real piece of work.”

Tia curses the revival of legendary evil dragons.

She nods. ”Fine. I’ll take over. Go.”

Razul protests. ”What, hero’s leaving?”

”Sorry, my friends are in danger. Gotta go.”

Tia adds, ”Don’t worry. I’m Tiamat, mightiest Dragon King. I’m a worthy opponent, right?”

They lock eyes.

But—

Razul swings his palm at me. ”Nah, if the hero’s leaving, I’m out. Half-assed fights kill the vibe. Was getting hyped, too. Tiamat, was it? We’ll fight next time.”

He turns, summoning a teleportation circle.

Stunned, I ask, ”You sure? Won’t Asem chew you out?”

”We move freely. The boss doesn’t bind or order us. We came here on our own, and we leave on our own.”

What...?

Didn’t Asem make minions to control them?

What’s the point of minions who act on their own...?

Puzzled, I hear Razul say, ”That’s how it is. Let’s fight again sometime. You too, lady.”

With that, he vanishes.

Tia and I are dumbfounded by his casual exit.

Tia mutters, ”...Weird guy.”

”...Yeah. Doesn’t feel like an enemy. So straightforward, I almost doubt he’s with Rizevim. ...Kinda wholesome overall.”

”Rizevim and Asem... maybe they’re not a monolith. Asem seems interested in you, so he might try something specific, but...”

”Don’t say that! A guy being interested in me... worst-case scenario!”

Girls only, please!

”Now that Razul’s gone, I’m heading to Koneko. You—”

BOOOOOM!!

A massive roar and tremor hit us!

What!?

We look toward the sound.

There—

”No way... what’s that!?”

A twelve-armed giant wields swords, rampaging!

That’s where Miu is... Bell summoned it!

That giant’s demon king-class... maybe stronger.

Can’t she only make non-god-level beings!?

Tia narrows her eyes. ”Miu and Diarmuid can’t handle that. I’ll go. Backtracking, but oh well.”

”You sure?”

”I can manage. You take down Grendel. That dragon preys on the weak—disgraceful. End him. Got it?”

”Got it. Was planning to anyway.”

Tia smirks.

We part ways—I head to Koneko in the southwest, Tia to Miu.

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