DxD: Shadow Monarch Novel

"Almighty Monarch.....Your power threatens to destroy this world and universe itself.....we respectfully ask that you depart to another realm"

"..."

"Fear not... That universe harbors a world much like earth.....save for the presence of multiple sentient races—demons, gods, yokai, angels, and fallen angels.... We believe you will find ample challenge there"

"..."

"Concerning this world......we, the ruling powers, pledge its safekeeping in your departure"

After consuming the cup of reincarnation and vanquishing every monarch a second time.....Sung Jinwoo, restored to his youthful form, now .......faces an impossible choice.

He must abandon this universe or risk obliterating everything he fought to preserve through his sheer strength.

Bound by duty to protect those he cherishes, he accepts exile from the only home he has ever known

After 700 years have passed...

On a desolate world far from reach...

"System, what exactly is this task .....you mentioned?"

An extraordinarily gorgeous silver-haired woman clad in maid's garments spoke into empty space

[ Task: Claim the shadow monarch's heart ]

[ Time limit: None ]

[ Failure consequence: Annihilation of Demon kind ]

Grayfia's luminous silver gaze widened in disbelief as she whispered in dread "What catastrophe.....have I stumbled into?"