Five years have passed since all the factions collaborated and defeated quilopith but one thing surprised everyone at the time of giving the finishing blow, Hyodo Issei left Apophis and Azi Dhakha to escape. Everyone wondered why he had done such a thing, showed mercy to those who nearly destroyed the world balance.

[Currently during a rating game]

Only three people are standing in the arena. On one side it was the emperor himself, champion Diahauser Blieal and on the other side it was Rias and Issei badly beaten. Rias this the moment I will make you the champion of the rating games. Issei be careful you know about the Blieal's ability don't you. Yeah. Rias you ready, yes. Then let's change the rankings that are said to have not changed for a very long time.

A sound echoes throughout the arena.

[BALANCE BREAKER, SCALEMAIL]

Ladies and gentlemen this is the moment we all have been waiting for. The clash between the champion, blieaaaaaaaal and the hero of the underworld, sekiryuuuutei the commentator announced.

Suddenly the underworld that was silently watching the match went from silent to crazy. The frenzy shook the underworld.

Sekiryuutei it's been quite a while since we last faced each other in the great battle hope you have improved since then and also since you are prohibited to use the power of ophius and great red, said the champion. Don't worry i will let you have plenty of fun Issei said while smiling. i see so you have grown stronger even though wounded and bleeding heavily yet your eyes have got so much power in them. Let's save the talking for after i have defeated you, Issei said. So what's the wait come on I would take you head on and defeat you, champion said.

[CARDIAL CRIMSON PROMOTION, TRUE QUEEN] Draig lets go. Yeah.

Issie charged towards the champion with all his might. Suddenly many layers of barrier were formed in his way. Let me show you my power, Issei roared. Some of the barriers were broken but he was stopped in his tracks. Partner, do not underestimate on your opponent if you are not careful he would just pull the rug beneath you without you noticing. Really is this the way you usually fight and if it is then i am truly disappointed in you, sekiryuutei. Now let me show you how great warriors fight.

Diahauser raised his right hand towards Issei and said WORTHLESS.

Then he summoned a large fireball and directed towards Issei. Seeing this Issei gets into a defensive stance and starts to boost his powers but to his surprise boosted gear didn't work. As the fireball closed to a dangerous distance he jumped and evaded the attack. Hey Draig! Why does the boosted gear not work? Partner it seems his ability has made the boosted gear useless for some amount of time. So how much time is left before it starts working again? Maybe a voice said screaming- "Issei get away now" it was Rias. When I saw in the sky, I was baffled to see so many magic circles have been activated towards me.

Partner there is no time to dodge what would you do? You don't know how to make barriers, the armor right now could not protect you and if you receive that attack you would be done for. Hey Draig! What do you think, would i be able to use that form? Do you really want to risk it? you still don't know how to properly channel dragon energy throughout your body and even Ophius warned you next time you would not be able to transform back to being a human if the energy is not channeled properly and last time you were only able to fight in that form against Tannin for only 15 min. Yeah, but even so for Rias' dream this is a small price to pay.

A large explosion had taken place in the arena. Everybody's eyes have been glued to the screens whereas Rias is on her kneels down, looking helpless.

Looks like the match is over announced the commentator.

Ise! Ise-kun! Issei-san! Issei-kun! Issei-senpai!

Everybody in Rias' peerage shouted.

Rias said courageously after standing up, Issei don't worry I would continue to fight then suddenly. A roar tearing its way through the mourning silent was heard. Both champion and Rias turned their eyes towards the dust cloud formed after explosion. Cameras were now pointed towards the spot the roar came from. Everyone was dumbstruck they could not believe their eyes a pair of green eyes glaring towards champion were seen. As the dust clouds were disappearing slowly a figure started appeared in front of them but it was not the balance breaker armor. But a man, coming out of the dust cloud with red scales and black marks covering him and deadly poison coming from its mouth.

Pathetic so pathetic I thought you were a warrior who fought with his own strength and a little childish. But when you were just going to lose, you used the power granted to you by the great two. Judges please keep the sanctity of the game and disqualify him.

Hey champ, Ise shouted. Do you see any jewels on my body with the infinity mark on them. Everyone was shocked. Forget about the jewels he was not even in his balance breaker, Kiba said. Are you kidding me what kind of trick is that, roared the champion. Oh this, let me tell you something you had turned me into this. Remember you made me drink dragon's blood that made me transform into a dragon in front of my parents, this is that form. And the poison surrounding me, is the poison of evil dragon "Yamata No Orochi" whose blood you made me drink.

Now let me show you it's true power. Rias make a multi level barrier around yourself to keep you away from poison, Issei screamed. Rias did exactly as he said. Then let's start.

The arena got filed with poison. Issei opened his wings on his back and started flying in the arena. Issei was attacking the champion with fireballs shooting from his mouth. The champion was blocking every one of his attacks. Partner this is not working. Yeah maybe i should try close combat. Issei charged towards champion and landed a powerful punch on champ's face. The champ reacted and in a moment landed a powerful kick on Issei's abdomen. Everyone was watching, fist against fist, magic against magic. Both sides were fighting with a burning desire to win.

[Roughly 30min have passed by]

Partner you could not go against him in this form anymore. But, as Issei was about to say something , Draig yelled, you have to deactivate it Now! Everyone was shocked as Issei reverted back to his original form. Diahauser was overjoyed, I'm sorry sekiryuutei for all the things I said to you back then. A smile came onto his face and he said this fight is the best but you are exhausted and used almost all of your strength and I've still got about 35% of my power left. All odds are against you, sekiryuutei now what will you do? Maybe poking your master's breasts will recharge you after all you are the oppai dragon and the switch princess he said while laughing.

Aaah that guy has picked up the wrong person to make fun of, Issei thought. Hey Hyodou Issei get ready to fight, Draig said furiously.

Hey but what can I do plus I am exhausted. You want to win this match right, Draig questioned. Well yeah but how? We have to use Juggernaut Drive, that is the only option. Hey Draig, I know you are angry but that is just crazy.

Do you remember what Azazel told you either your lifespan is either zero or infinity. Yeah but even if it is true how can it help us? Can you survive against that man, just for 10min and if you can you will win the match, I promise. Ok Draig, then I will survive.

Rias get ready. Ok but get ready to do what? Fight. Hey Ise! But our strategy was that you will weaken him and either of us would give the finishing blow. Yeah I know but Draig and I have a plan but he needs 10-15 min to accomplish it. So basically you are saying if I am able to stop him for some time we will win. Maybe, maybe not. It's a gamble. But I promise.

Ok Issei, looks like we have to gamble luck to win it.

Laaadiees and gentlemen did you heard what our beloved oppai dragon said. What could he be planning? Could Rias hold up against the champion? Will the plan work? Fellow demons this fight just got a lot interesting, announced the commentator.

20min have passed by and Rias is still fighting against the champion. Rias releases power of destruction but it is blocked by many defensive magic circles. I admit your power is impressible and you truly deserve to be the king of such mighty peerage. Taking such a risk, just so you could win at a such a desperate time. I can understand how you were able to stand against such powerful foes and still win. But can you defend yourself against this. Many magic circles get activated and a powerful shot is released towards Rias but she was somehow able to defend against it. But she was heavily breathing. You are powerful maybe powerful enough to take me on one on one but your stamina is very low compared to that perverted brat and this will result in your defeat.

Meanwhile, Draig how long is it gonna take?

Everything is done partner. According to my calculations we could maintain that form for about 3 min. that's more than enough.

Rias stand back issei shouted. Rias retreated and said Ise you better keep your promise.

Yeah.

Issei stands between champion and Rias. Sorry blieal-sama but for my master's dream you must get defeated now.

Issei started chanting.

I, who am about to awaken,

Am the Heavenly Dragon who has stolen the principles of domination from God

I laugh at the "infinite", and I grieve at the "dream"

I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination

And I shall sink you to the depths of the crimson purgatory!

Wait I know that chant. No, no, no, no, Issei don't do it. I don't want to win over your life, Rias screamed.

A massive pressure was being created in the arena. No Issei-kun what have you done, said Sirzecs. Grafia gather everyone who can fight and start the preparations for evacuation. In the worst case scenenario maybe we ourselves wil have to kill Issei-kun. As much it pains my heart, but for the sake of underworld, I will do it, if necessary.

[JUGGERNAUT DRIVE]

The armor started to transform, the size of the armor grew and now in the center of the stadium stood a dragon. Everyone became silent. Then a voice came through the ghostly silence. Diahauser Blieal-sama you will lose now. After the statement the crowd went wild.

Huh? Is Issei-kun really able to control that form, questioned Akeno. If so then we might be able to win, said Kiba. To Kiba's statement what everyone could do was just nod. But don't you think it's amazing that perverted idiot could power up without using Rias' breasts, questioned Rosseweisse. Rosseweisse-san please don't say such things for Issei-san, exclaimed Asia. But even so he is overdoing it don't you think, Xenovia said.

That is a great relief, now there would be no need to kill Issei-kun, Sirzecs said with great relief. But it's amazing that Issei-kun is able to control juggernaut drive. I heard last time he went berzerk. Now that he is able to control that form, Issei will become one of the most important people in the underworld, said Grafia.

This has become very interesting ladies and gentlemen. Let's see who wins the champion Blieal or a heavenly dragon.

The champion released a very large amount of magic attack that even could hurt a maou but it vanished in thin air while a voice was heard.

[Divide, divide, divide, divide, divide, divide]

So this is the power you stole from the hakkoryuu, Divine Dividing.

Let's end this match, Draig.

[Boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost, boost]

The emperor was shocked to see how much power had been accumulated in the chest part of the armor. So this is the power of a longinus huh, the champion said to himself. Very impressive.

[LONGINUS SMASHER]

Before getting hit an announcement was made.

King Diahauser Blieal retired.

After the announcement, the cheering went through the roof. The Gremory group rushed to the aid of their comrades who were now just about to collapse due to exhaustion.

So the new champions of the ratings game have been changed to the Gremory team.

Now as per the tradition the previous champion of the game will present the honor to the king of the winning peerage.

All of the Gremory team were now assembled at the podium after getting first aid. The previous champion Diahauser Blieal came to the podium with a crown. This is the crown first worn by the first devil himself, THE SATAN, and as per the customs you are the new owner if it. Now step forward, Duke Rias Gremory and on behalf of your team accept the ultimate honor.

Rias stepped towards the emperor and knelt on one leg before him. The emperor placed the crown on Rias' head and said –"Rise up, Rias Gremory, Champion Of The Rating Games"

Crowd started cheering, everyone from Rias' friends, family and rivals came to congratulate her. But suddenly it became deadly silent as they saw the man of honor, Issei Hyodo crashing to ground helplessly.

Ise, Ise, issssei open your eyes. Isseiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. Rias screamed.