AN: Hey Guys and welcome to the twentieth one chapter of "The Forsaken Crimson Chaos"
I had a bit of a problem with this chapter because I couldn't figure out how to write it properly before I finally managed to write it the way it is now.
I am a new writer and this is my first story as you know so writing difficult things like intense fighting scenes is still difficult for me and in my future stories I hope to improve in that :)
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This chapter will be the one before the last, the chapter afterwards will be the epilogue that will show what transpired in the near and far future for everyone with a small surprise in it as well along with info about the next story that I will make :)
Now without further delay here is the next chapter, Enjoy!
"..." Talking
'...' Thoughts
(...) Flashback and time skips
["..."] Talking through the Sacred Gear
['...'] Talking in the Host mind
[...] Sacred Gear Actions and modes
{..} Sacred Gear Mentions
Issei and Cao Cao were currently in their battle stances, preparing to attack Trihexa who finished transforming into his true form.
[Divine Chaos Balance Breaker] Issei shouted as he entered his Balance Breaker before it was too late.
[Polar Night Longinus Chakra Valdine!] Cao Cao shouted, signaling the activation of his sub-species Balance Breaker as seven orbs started to surround him.
"Ok let's do this!" Issei said as he dashed toward Trihexa who just stood still.
"Yeah..." Cao Cao replied as he prepared an attack from where he stood.
[Hatsutei Ratana] Cao Cao said as one of his spheres touched a nearby boulder and made it levitate.
"Kid watch out!" Cao Cao warned Issei as he prepared to launch the boulder at Trihexa.
Issei did not respond and instead just nodded as he cleared the path for Cao Cao's attack which it Trihexa head on.
When the dust from the boulder settled down Trihexa was seen unfazed by the attack.
"You think a pathetic attack like this can damage me?" Trihexa asked as he mocked the duo who had tick marks appear as a response.
"Tch..." Cao Cao gritted his teeth as he prepared a stronger attack against the beast.
He knew this attack wouldn't harm Trihexa, he did it only to test out the beast and how he will respond but to his dismay, Trihexa just stood there unfazed and let it hit him.
Issei looked ahead as Cao Cao attack did no damage to Trihexa before he started to prepare his own attack.
He knew that this was no game and he needed to use his strongest attacks right from the start.
He lifted his left hand up as he shouted [Welsh Mode] as his gauntlet jewels and eyes shifted their color to emerald.
[Boost 30x] God's voice echoed through the battlefield.
[Divine Mode] Issei shouted once again as he finished boosting, his jewels and eyes reverting back to their golden color.
Issei flew at Trihexa in his top speed as he retracted his fist.
[Divine Wrath!] Issei shouted as he neared one of the seven heads of Trihexa in an attempt to land his devastating punch in hope that it will deal some damage to Trihexa.
When he reached one of Trihexa heads he punched it from above, sending the head to the ground while blood seeped from its mouth.
"Yes!" Issei ecstatically shouted as he saw the Lion head lying on the ground but his happiness did not live for long as he witnessed the high-speed regeneration of the beast that made him frown.
'How the hell are we supposed to beat this thing if he can regenerate so fast? Even Raiser regenerative ability was nothing compared to this' Issei thought in frustration as he reminisced on his fight against the Phoenix who were famous for their regenerative abilities but after witnessing Trihexa fast regeneration he knew that they were a joke compared to it.
He pondered on how they could beat the gruesome beast before he suddenly heard God shouting in his mind.
['Issei watch out!'] God's warning made the brunette regain his focus on his fight as he suddenly saw a huge stream of fire coming his way.
Issei managed to dodge the fire and saving him from instant death by the intense flames of Trihexa.
['You should regroup with Cao Cao and devise a new plan'] God advised Issei who did just as he suggested and flew over to Cao Cao who was still on the same boulder that they both stood on before the fight started.
Cao Cao looked at Trihexa very carefully, analyzing every move the beast did in order to find a weakness but to his dismay, he found no weakness so far.
He looked ahead at Trihexa fire breath that could probably melt everything that was even miles away.
"Cao Cao!" He heard his name being shouted and when he looked at who called him he saw Issei flying towards him.
"Issei? What's wrong?" Cao Cao asked perplexed as he saw the brunette heading his way.
"We need to devise a new plan on how to kill Trihexa...Killing one head at a time is fruitless because it has insane regenerative abilities" The new information that was told by Issei made Cao Cao to panic.
"So we need to destroy it's entire body at once?" Cao Cao asked as dread filled him, how could they possibly destroy the entire body of the strongest entity in the universe with one shot?
"Exactly but how the hell are we going to do that?" Issei said in utter frustration, so far things have not gone the way they wanted and they needed to change that as soon as possible.
"I don't know but for now, let's try to exhaust it as we try to find a way" Cao Cao said before they both went to Trihexa in order to resume their assault.
It has been a full day now since the fight against Trihexa has started and so far things are not going well for Issei and Cao Cao.
After they discovered Trihexas regenerative ability they tried to assault it with a barrage of attacks in order to weaken its defense but to no avail, Trihexa kept regenerating after every attack they managed to land on it and this went on for a whole day.
Cao Cao tried to use his Balance Breaker top abilities like his [Balinayaka Ratana] in order to destroy Trihexa and his [Kahabatei Ratana] that summoned many warriors who tried to fend off Trihexa while they rested which worked but not for long.
Issei constantly attacked Trihexa using his many divine attacks along with his divine sword as well but after he managed to slash Trihexa heads it kept regenerating after a few seconds, rendering the sword useless in this fight.
He also tried attacking it with physical attacks like his Divine Wrath punch but as he tried to near Trihexa it kept hitting him and shattering parts of his armor and throwing him away.
They were now hiding in a nearby mountain after finally landing a big attack on Trihexa that required few minutes until it can regenerate.
"T-This is not working" Cao Cao said as he panted heavily, they were both drained from the fight both physically and magically while Trihexa was good as new.
"I know...We have been fighting for a whole day and every attack we land is useless, it just keeps regenerating" Issei said in his shattered armor while panting heavily as well.
["I have an idea but you are not going to like it"] God suddenly said which perked up the duo interest who listened carefully to Gods idea.
["You might have a chance to attack it if you enter Juggernaut Drive"] God idea made Issei tense up
"Juggernaut Drive?!" Issei said in panic as he remembered the deadly ability of his Longinus.
["Yes, right now you both are not strong enough in order to land an attack that will destroy Trihexa and it will keep regenerating while you loose more energy"] God explained much to the dismay of Issei who still did not want to use that ability again.
["Issei I know what you think about this ability but if you don't transform into Juggernaut Drive now Trihexa will emerge victorious and at some point will risk those you love"] God who knew what Issei thought and feared said and at this moment Issei gained newfound determination.
"Ok...Cao Cao, can you distract Trihexa while I boost?" Issei asked his partner who nodded in agreement before he started to chant the activation of the True Idea which is the equivalent of the Juggernaut Drive that is only exclusive to the True Longinus.
"O Spear, The true Holy Spear which pierces through God.
Suck the ambition of the King of Domination sleeping within me and pierce through the gap of blessing and destruction.
You, Announce the will and turn into a glow" Cao Cao chanted as his spear started to shine in a bright white, signaling the activation of God's will that reside in his Longinus.
Issei just looked in awe at the glowing spear before they suddenly heard Trihexa roar in anger.
When Issei looked at Trihexa hew as gobsmacked as to what was happening, Trihexa was struggling against what seems like arms erupting from the grounds and holding it in place.
"What the hell is happening?" Issei asked in bewilderment and utter confusion as he watched Trihexa struggling hard against those arms.
"This is my ultimate ability, The True Idea." Cao Cao interjected as Issei's eyes grew wide from his claim.
"That was your power? How..." Issei asked in amazement.
"The True Idea or in other words is the dying will of God and when activated take advantage of my ambitions and create miracles as the will of God choose and in this case it chose what you see before you" Cao Cao explained as he averted his gaze on the struggling Trihexa.
There was silence for a few minutes until it was broken by God.
["Issei you need to start preparing for Juggernaut Drive, my will is only holding it off but it will not destroy it"] God said in distress as he exclaimed the fact that his will is not going to help them kill Trihexa rather it will just hold it off.
Issei did not respond and instead just nodded in acknowledgement as he lifted his left hand to the sky.
[Welsh Mode] Issei shouted as his jewels and eyes turned into emerald.
[Boost x50] God's voice echoed through the battlefield, boosting Issei at enormous levels.
Each boost Issei performed made Trihexa more aggressive and uncalm as the divine aura grew.
[Divine Mode] Issei shouted as his eyes and jewels turned into gold.
["Ok let's start Issei"] God said as Issei gulped before he started to chant the same thing that caused him so much sorrow.
"I who am about to awaken,
Am the Divine God who created the principals of the universe.
I am the definition of Infinite and the creator of the Dream,
I shall rise again as the God of this universe
and I shall chain you in the depths of the abyss" Issei and God chanted in unison as Issei started to transform into his Juggernaut Drive form as Cao Cao just watched in awe at the sheer power Issei released.
"Juggernaut Drive!" Issei and God shouted in unison as the transformation was complete before they dashed at Trihexa in full speed.
'How are we going to do this?' Issei asked God in his mind as he didn't really know his abilities in Juggernaut Drive because he was not in control of it last time.
['We are going to use the Juggernaut Drive secret ability but keep in mind that we have only one chance at doing this attack'] God exclaimed.
'Ok, let's do this!' Issei said in confidence before he started to prepare the attack based on God's instruction.
Issei sheathed his sword back into his gauntlet and lifted his hand up into the air.
At first, nothing happened but suddenly lightning began to strike the ground as heavy thunders could be hard when suddenly a large portal opened above Trihexa who was still unable to move thanks to Cao Cao's Longinus.
"I, who is the new God of this universe, who possess infinite power chose to succumb to the darkness within me and annihilate your existence" Issei shouted in unity as the portal began to glow before a heavenly beam erupted from it into Trihexa who screamed in anguish as it was struck by the beam.
After a few minutes of Trihexa screaming in anguish as the beam struck it there was finally silence and when the beam faded there was nothing but ash in the place of the mighty Trihexa who now perished under the full power of God's successor.
"You chose the wrong man to mess with and for that, you paid the price" Issei said before he turned around to look at Cao Cao who was in a nearby boulder but he was met with a sight that astounded him while fear started to slowly grow within him.
There along with Cao Cao he saw Sirzechs, Grayfia, Rias and her peerage along with Michael and Gabriel all looking at him in complete amazement and shock.
"M-My lord?" Michael asked his lord hesitantly.
"What the hell are you all doing here are you mad?!" Issei asked in both anger and fear as he saw the people he cared for the most in his life were now standing on the same battlefield that he almost died in.
"We managed to trace yours and Cao Cao energy and we hurried here in order to help you" Michael explained much to Issei dismay.
"Still...This was my destiny and regardless of if I would have died or lived I had to do this alone" Issei replied angrily as he thought of the possibility of one of his loved ones dying because of his destiny, he could never allow that to happen.
No one responded which startled Issei who released his Juggernaut Drive form when he was suddenly tackled to the ground.
"Ah what the hell?" Issei asked as he fell to the ground but he relaxed when he saw the familiar hair colors that consisted of Brown, Chestnut, Blue and Blonde.
No one talked while the girls embraced Issei tightly but when they got up Murayama and Xenovia instantly started to yell at Issei for his selfish actions.
"Do you have any idea how we felt when you decided to run away from us?" Murayama asked in anger while tears formed in her and the rest of the girl's eyes.
"I'm sorry but I had to do this, I couldn't risk you...again" Issei said sadly while muttering the last part silently as he scratched the back of his head.
Much to his misfortune the girls managed to hear what he whispered and frowned from what they heard.
"Issei...I know what you felt when you were in Juggernaut Drive, Michael told us but please stop feeling that way because no one blames you nor think differently of you because of what happened so please come back to us and return to the Issei that we all love" Murayama pleaded as her and the girls tears intensified.
Issei was shocked when he heard what Murayama said and he quickly shot Michael a glare that was returned with a sheepish smile before he looked at Murayama again with a smile.
He placed his hand on her right shoulder before he spoke to her.
"Thank you, all of you" Issei said as tears formed in the edge of his eyes before he kissed Murayama deeply while everyone looked with smirks on their faces except for Asia, Irina, Xenovia and Kiyome who looked jealously at the sight before them.
"Keep in mind that we are here too" Xenovia reminded Issei that they too missed him too and that he should attend to their feelings as well either right now or at night.
"Don't worry about that" Issei said after he and Murayama parted from their kiss, flashing a smile at the blue haired girl who blushed in response.
"Since everything is settled down how about we go home?" Sirzechs asked everyone.
"Before we go..." Issei replied
"What is it Issei? Is something wrong?" Sirzechs asked in confusion as he looked at Issei.
"I want you to let Cao Cao be free and that you won't attempt to imprison him again" Issei request made everyone have their eyes widen in shock.
They all had plenty of question regarding his request but Issei did not let them ask them.
"Cao Cao helped me defeat Trihexa and without him, I would've probably died, he atoned for his crimes and I think he deserves a second chance" Issei said while gazing at Cao Cao who smirked in gratitude.
*sigh*
"Well...When you put it like that I guess one more chance would not harm but only one" Sirzechs exclaimed.
"Yes! Now how about we get the hell out of this place?" Issei said eagerly to get out of this place.
"Wait a minute" Irina suddenly said in a serious demeanour, halting everyone's preparations to teleport.
"What is it Irina?" Issei asked a bit nervous as he noticed Irina demeanour.
"When you performed your attack you said that you chose to succumb to the darkness within you, what does that mean? You never explained to us" Irina question made everyone else besides the Seraphs to look at Issei again intently and waiting to answers.
*sigh*
"I thought you might have no heard that" Issei said with slumped shoulders after realizing that he was busted.
"Well...When I activated Juggernaut Drive for the first time it took advantage of my feelings when you vanished and it filled my soul with darkness that will forever linger inside of me, telling me to choose destruction and to annihilate everything in path regardless of what it is in so it could feed off of it so when I said I surrendered to the darkness I was, in fact listening to it's will and annihilated Trihexa" Issei explanation made everyone frown in horror.
"W-Why you didn't tell us about this?" Irina asked in horror, everyone but the Seraphs were very shocked to hear about this darkness that lingers inside of Issei, they had plenty of question but they decided to postpone them to another time.
"I didn't want to risk you again like I did with the Juggernaut Drive, I was afraid that the darkenss could take over me any second while I was with you so I decided to run away in order to train in controlling it and also preparing for the fight against Trihexa" Issei further explained while everyone listened with interest.
"I-Issei-Kun" Irina said as tears started to drop from her eyes again as she ran to Issei and embraced him.
"I never thought you had to go through something so hard" Irina said sadly as she cried on his shoulder when she suddenly felt him drawing circles on her back with his hand in an attempt to soothe her.
"It's fine Irina don't worry. Everything is okay right now so we can go back to what we once were" Issei said in a tender voice as the chestnut haired girl visibly relaxed in his arms.
"If you say so" Irina said as she released Issei from her embrace, giving him a look that transmitted all her feelings to him.
He nodded in acknowledgement while flashing a big smile to her before they resumed their preparations to teleport once again.
Things were finally starting to get back to normal.
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