Just as Diodera was falling to the ground with Issei getting ready to dish out even more punishment, He was engulfed by a golden light and was then no where to be found. Closing his eyes in irritation he said "You better have had a good reason for stealing my prey, if not then I will be forced to use you in his place.""Unexpected. I didn't think you were aware of my presence." A voice answered making Issei turn around, the divine dividing being activated for the first time today.

(Back to the chap)

The one to speak was a man who had the appearance of a handsome man dressed in black armor with a cape. He had long brown hair that goes to his hips with many bangs covering his right eye.

"Who are you exactly.?" Issei asked irritatedly.

"I am Shalba Beezelbub the descendant of the original maou and one of the leaders of the old maou faction. And today I am going to be the cause of not only your death but also the destruction of the current underworld." The one now introduced as shalba said.

He waited for Issei to talk to him to have a the cliche hero villain monologue. Unluckiest for him Issei was already pissed of with the way things had been and Shalbas interruption of his punishment had tipped the scales so to speak. So it was a rather unsuspecting shalba who got smacked right in the face and into the wall by a angry looking Issei.

"( VANISHING DRAGON BALANCE BREAKER)" Albion roared out and Issei was standing in his balance breaker in all of its glory. Not giving shalba a chance to recover he attacked once again this time showering punches to shalbas midsection, causing the maou to spit out blood with each punch. Issei then grabbed him from his hair and threw him across the room as Albions called out "(Divide x10)".

Shalba staggered and went to his knees as he tried to stand up. The power loss was more than a little disconcerting. He however pushed it aside and stood up before cracking his neck and spitting out the remainder of the blood in his mouth.

This time even he didnt speak and merely waved his arm in a swiping motion causing a large amount of magical circles to appear. From each of the cirlces a different element attacked Issei who merely stood there. Just as the attacks were about to make contact with him Albion called out "(DEFLECT)".

Immediately a shining blue dome like shield came around Issei protecting him from the outside. He could have used reflect to send the attacks right back at Shalba but then again where was the fun in that. As soon as the attacks hit the shield they ricocheted off it flying of in random directions hit the walls, the roof, the floor, causing the once proud castle to crumble down into nothing but a mixture of wood and stone. Inside the dust that had risen due to destruction of the castle both Issei and shalba floated opposite to each other staring eachother in the eyes.

In a flash both of the fighters flared their respective auras and flew towards eachother meeting in middair. The auras clashed for a while with Issei directly combating Shalbas monsterous reserves using regular use of divides to keep things in his favor.

His diligence was soon awarded as he was able to break through the magic armor beezelbub had set up on him and shouted "ICE DRAGON EMPERORS TAIL WHIP." He finished connecting a devasting kick to shalba sending him crashing out of the dust cloud and crashing into the ground.

He himself flew out of the dust cloud before creating two balls of destruction in his palms and then with a grunt threw them8 both at the still down shalba causing a small explosion to take place at the point of contact.

Issei didnt have to wait long to find out what happened as an enraged Shalba flew out and snarled "You won't live past this day boy, the travestry you have committed today will not be forgotten by me Shalba Beezelbub."

"Do you have to use your goddamn name every single time you speak? And two why don't you show me what you can do. I was honestly expecting more of a challenge from someone who calls themselves a maou, the only thing that you are above normal is your reserves. The rest all of you is as pathetic as the shit you spout whenever you open the shit hole that is yiur mouth." Issei boredly drawled hoping to rile up shalba.

And just as he hoped shalba practically vibrated with anger. "I will have your hide, you filthy low born." Shalba snarled before he gave out a battle cry and then raised his arms summoning a large locust of bees. He then directed all of the bees towards Issei who hastily flew backwards with thr locust following closly after him.

He tried firing a few magical attacks at the swarm but it had little to no effect since they were magically protected by beezelbubs magic. Before he could think of an alternate approach to the situation a sudden inferno appeared out of nowhere and began engulfing the swarm of bees.

"What?!!" beezelbub shouted in shock before turning around and facing Vali who was in his balance breaker form.

"Vali Lucifer what are doing? Are you really going against and betraying your fellow original maou?" Shalba shouted.

"Because of how boring you are? Domination of devils and world destruction mean nothing to me. Not to mention the fact that you are significantly weaker than me. And I don't ally myself with weaklings." Vali drawled at shalba.

Shalbas body began to glow an eerie purple and soon a mark of infinity was seen on his waist. The mark was soon absorbed by his body causing his magic and aura to grow to by several times. Issei by now had flown up to Vali and was staring at Shalba with a stoic expression on his face.

"Why did you come here Vali? I had it all covered." Issei said stoically without looking at the red dragon emperor.

"It didn't look like that from where I was standing. And as for why I am here, I will tell you that once this skirmish is done with." Vali said with a frown, not having anticipated such a drastic change in his rivals countenance.

"I would have frozen all of the bugs just like you burnt them. For now stay back this is my kill." Issei said before he flared his power and flew towards shalba not bothering to hear Valis response.

"What do you think happened to him Ddraig?" Vali mentally asked his dragon.

"(It seems like he has been battling some of his emotions. He has shut them for now, however this is deterimental since he will feel the brunt of those emotions the moment he releases them. I think its better to let him do what he is doing and then check on him later on.)" Ddraig answered to which Vali nodded.

As Issei flew toward Shalba he began chanting causing his balance breaker to shine brightly with each passing line.

""I who am about to awaken

Am the heavenly dragon that disregarded the principles of supremacy set by god

I conquer the infinite and live the dream

I shall become the azure dragon that sets down the path of supremacy for others to follow

And I shall take you from the depths of the crimson purgatory to the heights of an azure paradise

HEAVENLY AZURE EMPEROR."

Issei finished entering his final form his power clashing with and pushing back at shalbas aura. Shalba himself was shocked at the appearance of the armor and wasn't expecting issei to have that much power in his hands.

Without a second glance Issei was infront of shalba a ball of destruction in his palm swirling around. With a thrust he hit shalba with said ball and then sent him crashing into the floor. As soon as he landed the power of destruction began to spread and eat away at shalba leaving behind nothing. Shalbas screams of agonizing pain permeated through out the area until silence prevailed.

"What a weakling, he wouldn't survive minutes against grayfia nee chan at 50 percent of her power. Just a minor inconvenience." Issei said in disgust as he powered down to his base form revealing his blooded attire. He couldnt believe how someone could give themselves the title of a demon lord with no power to back it up. Sirzechs was a true definition of power. Issei knew he was no where close to even thinking about facing someone like Sirzechs who could annihilate him with a single blink of his eye.

Turning to Vali, who had an eyebrow raised at his condition, he said " So now that the debbie downer shit is all done and dusted care to tell me what are you doing here?"

"Before I answer that why do you like a worker in a butchers shop?" Vali asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I have been fighting for quiet a while today and natural one does get the blood of his foes on his person during a kill." Issei said with a nonchalant shrugg.

"I see, well as for why I am here you can say that I am here to see someone." Vali said with a smirk playing on his lips.

"And who would that be?" Issei this time asked with an intrigued expression on his face. In response Vali only lifted his finger and pointed it behind Issei.

Turning around Issei felt his eyes widen and jaw drop a bit as he took in the sight before him.

(With Sirzechs and Azazel)

"You know you could have easily taken him in and found out about most of the bullshit that he was spouting out." Azazel commented as he floated upto Sirzechs's level.

"True but if what he said about the leader is true than we will meet him at one point or the other, I am more worried about his statement on the loyalties of the Lucifer clan. It seems I will have to pay old Rizviem a visit." Sirzechs said getting a nod of agreement from Azazel.

"Umm Ni sama if everything is done can I go back home?" Aine asked in a slightly subdued voice.

Not knowing the reason for the change but understanding it non the less, Sirzechs nodded and said "You may go Aine chan, I will send Issei back as soon as he is done."

Aine nodded gratefully before she activated a transportation circle and left.

(Back to scene)

Sensing a presence above them both Sirzechs and Azazel turned to see a young girl dressed in gothic clothes floating in the air. She had a blank look on her face as she stared into the sky.

"I didn't think the leader would show itself so soon." Azazel muttered to Sirzechs who nodded.

"Ophis what are you doing here?" Azazel asked lightly tensing for battle as he raised his spear.

"Calm yourself Governor General of the fallen angels I am merely here to observe." Ophis replied blankly.

"Why did you form the khaos brigade ophis? After all I doubt anyone would have been able to stop you if you went on a rampage to destroy the world. Why do it through a proxy war?" Sirzechs asked curiously.

"Do not misunderstand my actions lucifer. I merely help them to get there help in my quest. What happens in between that is non of my concern." Ophis replied.

"Oh and what exactly is this quest you speak of.?" Sirzechs asked.

"My silence was robbed from me years ago. I will do whatever it takee to reclaim it." She said before she looked over at the sky where a large celestial red dragon with 4 wings and a long horn on its snout was leaving a large dimensional gate.

She then pointed her finger at great red and said "I will have my silence back one day Great red and you won't be able to do anything but watch helpless as I take it."

She finished and was about to leave when Sirzechs stopped her and said "You should know that we have no quarrel with you ophis but should your group come after us with the intention of harm we WILL respond in kind."

Ophis stopped for a moment or two and gave Sirzechs a lingering gaze before she turned around and vanished in a puff of smoke.

(Back with Issei)

Issei eyes were wide in shock as his eyes took in the majestic sight of the dragon of dreams. Raising a shaking finger at the sight he for the first time tonight lost his composure as he stuttered out "I-i-i-s t-t-that..." He trailed of.

"The dragon of dreams? Strongest being in the univers? The dragon of dragons? If yes its correct that is great red and my goal." Vali said looking at great red with a challenging smile on his face.

Issei broke his gaze away from great red and turned to Vali with and with an inquisitive look asked "Your goal?"

"To one day beat great red and become the True red dragon god emperor." Here he stopped and looked at Issei with an unreadable expression as he continued

"Issei Hyoudou I apologise but our rivalry is not really my priority. Make no mistake we will battle but not with any urgency. There are way to many things that I need to achieve and way to many people who I need to beat before I have to fight our destined battle. I hope you agree to this." He finished with only a slight tilt of his head to the side.

"Look at you acting all cool like that." Issei sniggered with a shake of his head making valis lips twitch upwards.

"Eh don't worry it, my life has just started on a upward trend and I intend on keeping it that way for as long as possible. I have my own goals I need to achieve before our battle and this just makes it more convenient for me as well." Issei said with a smile.

Vali gave a smile at that before he raised his fist towards Issei. Grinning Issei bumped his fist making Vali walk away as he waved his hand backwards. Vali then walked into a silver magic circle going back to his headquarters.

Issei sighed before plopping pondering over whether the time was good to bring his supressed emotions back or not. He was bought out of his musings when Azazel and Sirzechs landed beside him.

"Is everything taken care of over here?" Sirzechs asked as he looked around the battle torn area.

"Yup, the enemies are killed and the threat has been exterminated." Issei said in a lacklustre tone of voice.

"You okay there son?" Azazel asked with a quirked eyebrow.

"Yeah I am fine. Can I go home?" Issei asked politely.

"Go ahead Issei kun we will take care of the clean up over here." Sirzechs said kindly as Issei gave a tired nod and disappeared in a silver magic circle.

Once he appeared in his mansion he closed his eyes and let his emotions lose, letting them bombard him all at once. He then fell to his knees and let out a few tears as the guilt over his actions hit him fully. However all further contemplation from him was put to the side when he felt two warm arms wrap themselves around him, giving him the comfort that he so badly craved.

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