Upon reaching the top of the tower, the group looked upon a large rift in the sky leading into a massive white space.

"Huh...portal to Nirvana...don't see that everyday." Dante said.

"So that goes straight into the demon world?" Titanica asked.

"Yeah. I think that portal is dragging everything in." Hope said.

"Odds are Jedah is more than likely hiding somewhere within." Morrigan said.

"Alright. Guess were goin' in there too." Connor nodded.

"Yeah." Simon said, putting a hand over his tattoo.

They entered the white space as they made their way to a large rift.

"I can feel it...Jedah is through this portal." Demitri said.

"Hmm...it would be best that we hurry through and make it quick." Ainz said.

"Why?" Theo asked.

"Cause we won't be alone for much longer." Ainz said as they spotted three Dural units, including the original as well as Coco Tapioca.

"David, take half the group and go on ahead." Simon said.

"I have to agree. Goremand might also be on the other side too." Luke said

"Oh...don't tell me you want to leave so soon." a voice said as both Seth and Bisley walked through the rift.

"Bisley Bakur. Finally decided to show up, have you?" Ludger asked.

"Apologies for my late arrival. I was busy breaking in my new bodyguards." Bisley said, snapping his fingers as Dokumezu and Dokugozu came to his side.

"Dokumezu and Dokugozu too." Mayumi said.

"Yeah that's right. We were kissed by Riemsianne and now we fight for Frylandt and this guy!" Dokugozu said.

"Speaking from experience, but people who are brainwashed don't usually admit it." Crusadermon said.

"Just like Simon won't admit that he belongs to me." Gardle said descending, with Meganada next to him.

"You just don't give up, do you?" Ty asked.

"After my second chance, there is nothing left I can do but continue on. I will have my revenge on Devaloka, but I will also claim what is mine." Gardle said. "The power of the Intoners that sleep within Simon is mine. And I will do whatever it takes to reclaim it. The power to change everything!"

"David, Cheetah. You two go on ahead and go after Jedah and Goremand, do you hear us?" Zacian asked.

"Yes, we understand. Let's go, Ishihara." Cheetah said.

"We'll hold the line with these guys here. Now get going!" Zamazenta said.

Half the group went with David and Cheetah into the portal, while the rest of the group faced down the enemy in front of them.

"Very well then. What a wonderful battle this will be." Seth said. "Show me your powers, all of them! Don't hold back!"

"This ends right now, Seth!" Ty said.

"Yeah...we're about to break you into pieces." Juri said.

Chapter 38

The Lord of Puppets

"Gardle." Simon said.

"Yes...how fitting for my pet to finish you off in this of all places." Gardle said.

"Sorry, but you're the one who's falling here. Because no matter what you say will affect me." Simon said, closing his eyes. "I am not a weapon, or puppet that you can bend to your will as you see fit...I am Simon Neptune, 3rd Prince of Devaloka, and Inheritor of Zero, and I will defeat you here!" he said as a transparent figure appeared before him, she wore all white clothing, a black ribbon on top of her white blonde hair as she held a single edged sword with a white floral pattern on the guard.

"Well said." the figure said.

Gardle gasped. "How?! It can't be possible for you to manifest a physical form!"

"Because I'm not bound to your stupid rules, old man." the figure said.

"Are you...Zero?" Simon asked.

"I am. Please, let me take care of the old man and his pet for you. He's caused you trouble for this long." Intoner Zero said.

"Be my guest." Simon said.

"Grrrr...very well. If both of you won't serve me, then I'll just have to break you both and start over again!" Gardle said before thrusting his hand out. "Meganada...attack!"

Meganada roared and charged at them, but Intoner Zero was ready.

"Hmph." Intoner Zero said with a smirk before jumping high into the air and impaling her sword into Meganada and slicing the demon in half as it let out a scream before fading away into particles.

"W-What?! How can this be?!" Gardle said. "I had the supreme power… it was all in my hands…. I was to bring Devaloka back to the glory days! Where did I fail?!"

"Everywhere." Simon said walking up with Caladbolg in hand. "Now… let's try this again. Farewell...Father." he said.

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!" Gardle let out a final scream before Simon slashed him diagonally, a portal to Inferno opening as demonic hands pulled Gardle in as it closed.

"Be imprisoned for eternity in the depths of Inferno." Simon said.

"Well done." Intoner Zero said as she began to fade away in a white light. "I know you'll use my power wisely, it's yours and yours alone. I know you won't make the same mistakes I did. Cherish each and every moment you have with your siblings and him." she said with a soft smile as she planted her sword into the ground before fading away completely.

"Thank you...Rose." Simon said as he pulled out the sword.

Meanwhile, Lloyd and his friends were clashing with Bisley, Dokugozu and Dokumezu.

"Dang it...I can't even get close to that smug jerk." Lloyd said as he was clashing with Dokumezu and Dokugozu.

"Lloyd, let me help!" Colette said.

"Yeah!" Lloyd said.

Multi Attack: Rising Falcon and Holy Judgment

Lloyd leaps into the air and dives right at Dokumezu and Dokugozu and spinning his blades, creating a tornado with Colette praying in the distance.

"All I can hope is that this works!" Colette said as she brings a hand up as a ring of light encompasses the battlefield and streams of light rain down on the two Ouma members.

Multi K.O.!

"Ugh...what were…" Dokumezu said before Lloyd pointed his weapon at them.

"Either run or face the end like a warrior." Lloyd said.

"Well...that's an obvious choice." Dokugozu said as the two of them ran.

"Hmm...not like I expected much spine from those two." Bisley said.

"Trust me, Bisley. I'll sort things out with them later." Saya said.

"In any case… Lloyd. We have business to settle." Bisley said.

"As you can tell, David is a little too busy to be dealing with you right now." Lloyd said.

"That's fine. I'm not here for him." Bisley said. "Ludger...you're the only one I want."

"Bring it on, then. I have no intention of running." Ludger said.

"I am with you, Ludger." Shanoa said.

"Good...this shall be most...enjoyable." Bisley said.

Battle Start:

"This is the path that I chose to follow. I'm ready for the burden I must bear." Ludger said.

"You shall not shoulder it alone, Ludger. For we are the morning sun, come to vanquish this horrible night." Shanoa said.

Ready...Fight!

Ludger and Shanoa attacked Bisley together with their respective magical and martial arte attacks. With Shanoa using her bow in sync with Ludger's twin pistols along with activating unique Link Artes. After awhile, it was finally time to finish it.

Special Attack: Eternal Waltz & Storm Glyph

"Here I go!" Shanoa said, launching Bisley into the air with a few sword strikes before summoning multiple orbs of light and darkness as she launched them, engulfing Bisley before running underneath him as her back tattoo began glowing. "Come to me...rain!" she called, as a raging wind rose upward, slashing Bisley multiple times. "I leave it to you, Ludger!"

Ludger took this cue to unleash his Chromatus, encasing him in full body armor as he rapidly struck at Bisley.

"This will...decide everything!" Ludger said. "Eternal Waltz!" he called out as he dealt a hard slash at Bisley.

K.O.!

End Battle:

"Elle… No matter what happens, grow strong with all your heart." Ludger said.

"As long as you hold on to those feelings, she'll always be with you as well." Shanoa said.

"So...it seems it ends in defeat once again." Bisley said.

"Yes...except I'll be the only one leaving alive." Ludger said.

"So...you are." Bisley said as he vanished from sight.

"Ludger, you've really grown strong since we last met." Jude said.

The Morolians and Durals were taken care of in short order, leaving only Seth to remain.

"You've caused enough realm wide chaos, Seth." Connor said. "It's time to pay."

"I am not finished yet. I still have much to take." Seth said.

"You still don't get it? All you are is just a spare body to Bison. It doesn't matter what you do, you'll always be seen as a doll to him." Connor said.

"Bison? Hahahahaha! He doesn't mean anything to me anymore. I have the power of the tanden engine! I will defeat him, and begin my era!" Seth said as the Tanden Engine spun up. "I am all powerful! I am a KING!" he then charged Connor, who evaded his strike. Seth spun around, but then Connor pulled out his Magnum and aimed it right at the engine.

"A King? Heh…. you're just plain crazy." Connor said. "Say goodnight."

Connor fired his magnum into Seth's engine, all six shots, making it shatter and burst, Seth deactivating and collapsing to the ground without a word.

"Well...looks like we settled all the business with S.I.N. We should hurry on after David's group. They may need backup." Jexi said.

"Yeah...let's go." Simon said.