Well, I wanted to make the chapter longer, but this was probably the best point to stop. Next chapter will be abhorrently long (or possibly the chapter after that), as I am coming up to the original ending I had for this story.
No, the story is not ending soon. I just want to make that clear.
The reason the next chapter (or the one after that), will be so long, is because I will be adding the original ending of the story, before I created the Raynare apparition. I will also explain what would have not happened, as I added quite a bit after deciding to extend the story. This will all be just to help you understand the ending.
That's all for now though, so enjoy the chapter.
SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.
Disclaimer – I don't own anything from the High School DxD anime/manga/light novel. All I own are my original characters and plot twists.
'Talking'
"Thinking"
'Ddraig talking and Sacred Gear sounds'
"Ddraig thinking"
*expression*
Flashback
Chapter 18 – Golden Wings
The day of the Mid-Class Promotion Test had arrived. Issei woke up, only to find Ophis sitting on the foot of his bed, staring at him.
'Is something wrong, Ophis?' Asked Issei curiously, even as grey eyes bored into him unblinkingly.
'Have you changed your mind about joining the Devils today, now that you are well rested?' Asked Ophis, causing Issei to sigh.
'No.' Said Issei simply.
'Why not?' Asked Ophis, tilting her head to the side slightly.
'Once again, you have no reason to do this.' Added Raynare, leaning down from the head of Issei's bed, so she was looking down into his eyes.
Issei pursed his lips slightly, at both the Dragon God and a manifestation of his subconscious, both trying to persuade him into not doing this.
'It'll be fine, I need to have a chat with someone anyway.' Said Issei.
'Who? Oh wait, don't tell me, the other manipulative Devil, right? Then again, since they are basically all manipulative… that Phoenix woman, right?' Questioned Raynare, with a grin.
'You need a hobby.' Muttered Issei.
'Oh yeah, of course, that's what I need, a hobby. Oh wait, only you can see me and I can't interact with the world… yeah, I have a hobby, annoying you.' Deadpanned Raynare.
Issei sighed, before rolling out of bed and grabbing his clothes. Opting for a red short sleeved shirt, black pants and a black blazer over the top.
'You need a better wardrobe. Aside from that thing you wore on the only dates you've ever been on, your entire wardrobe looks like your school uniform.' Snorted Raynare mockingly.
'Yes, I'll take fashion advice from someone who wears a full body G-string.' Said Issei flatly.
'Hello! Species designed around seduction, that's kind of our thing.' Pointed out Raynare.
'Oh please, your seduction was barely anything.' Scoffed Issei.
'Why are you talking to yourself?' Asked Ophis, getting Issei to freeze.
'Yeah, Issei, why are you talking to yourself?' Added Raynare teasingly.
'It's nothing.' Said Issei, getting Ophis to tilt her head to the side again, before Issei decided to head downstairs, Ophis following behind.
Gathered downstairs were all the supernatural occupants of the house, sequestered in their own groups. There was the Occult Research Club, who seemed to be lacking Gasper and Rossweisse, who was still absent, Kuroka and her fellow Khaos Brigade members, barring Ophis, who was standing beside Issei. The two angels, Irina and Xenovia, were sitting with Ravel, who had returned to join the group for the promotion test.
When the various groups took notice of Issei, they all went silent.
'So where's Gasper?' Asked Issei, trying to break the tension which was quickly forming.
'Gasper has gone to the Grigori for training.' Replied Akeno, in her usual tone of voice.
Issei nodded at this, inwardly pleased.
'After all, without you, now the others all need to compensate. You were the strongest amongst all of them, at least in terms of power.' Commented Raynare.
'Shall we go now then?' Asked Rias, sounding almost as confident as she usually did, only with less excitement, as her gaze met Issei.
'Okay.' Said Issei, getting a nod from Ophis as well.
Rias then directed Kiba and Akeno to a separate magic circle, explaining that they would go directly to the testing stadium.
'Wish me luck, Issei.' Said Akeno, with a wink, before she and Yuuto disappeared.
The others then all crowded around, before disappearing in a magic circle of their own. As the group arrived, they took stock of their surroundings, it seemed as though they had teleported to a hotel in the Underworld, confusing Issei.
Shaking off his confusion and before anyone else could speak, Issei directed a question to Ravel.
'Ravel, would it be possible for me to talk with your family while we are here?' Asked Issei, confusing the young Phoenix.
'O-of course, whatever for though?' Asked Ravel in curiosity.
'It's a personal matter, I can tell you about it later, but I'll like to discuss some things first, if that'd be okay.' Answered Issei.
'I see. I will make the preparations immediately, please excuse me everyone.' Said Ravel, before she disappeared in a magic circle, bearing the crest of the House of Phoenix.
'*sigh* I had such low hopes for you, but even now you still fail to meet them.' Said Raynare, shaking her head in dismay.
Issei ignored the fantastical apparition and focused on the others.
'Azazel has informed me that he will be arriving soon. He had a few last minute preparations to take care of.' Said Rias to the group, getting a few nods.
'Nya, don't worry about the crow, he's almost as impulsive as I am, I want to know what you want to talk about with those other little birds.' Said Kuroka to Rias, before turning to Issei at the end.
'It's personal.' Said Issei, causing Kuroka to pout.
'Such a mean Red Dragon.' Said Kuroka feigning sadness.
'Really? You're actually refusing to do what someone who has had sex with you wants… colour me impressed, maybe you do have a little bit of backbone.' Commented Raynare in surprise.
Issei then decided to go for a walk, but not before informing the others of his intentions.
'W-Would you like some company, Issei?' Asked Rias nervously.
Issei stared at the redhead for a moment, not actually believing she had mustered up the courage to be alone with him so early.
'If you'd like.' Said Issei, before turning and leaving.
As the door closed behind Issei, there was dead silence, many of the occupants of the room shocked at Issei's reply, before the same lazy Nekoshou spoke up.
'That's your cue to go after him, red.' Drawled Kuroka, before giving a stretch and heading off to find somewhere to sleep.
Rias jolted at Kuroka's words and quickly headed after Issei.
'Um, has anyone seen Ophis?' Asked Le Fay nervously.
'I think she followed Issei.' Said Irina, causing Le Fay to panic momentarily.
'Don't worry, I'm sure Ophis can hide herself very well.' Said Irina reassuringly.
'That and I doubt many people even know what Ophis looks like currently.' Added Xenovia, successfully calming down the blonde.
Koneko then wandered off as well, leaving the three of them behind, along with a dog that Le Fay had brought with them, but no one had commented on yet.
'Would you like to do something to pass the time? I brought cards, if you'd like to play.' Said Irina.
'That sounds like fun.' Said Le Fay, before the three sat down around a table and Irina drew a deck of cards.
'By the way, now that we are alone, what is that thing?' Asked Xenovia, pointing to the dog.
'That's Little Fenrir.' Said Le Fay happily, patting the animal on the head.
'Fenrir… the creature capable of killing beings of immense power with a single bite.' Said Xenovia slowly.
'Yes, why do you ask?' Asked Le Fay curiously.
'No reason.' Said Xenovia, before shuffling closer to Irina and away from the beast that could end her life with ease.
'All right, let's play!' Said Irina, dealing the cards.
"Irina is far too relaxed." Thought Xenovia nervously, noting that her long-time partner, didn't even flinch at hearing about Fenrir, being a metre away from them.
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The Gremory princess quickly made her way downstairs, only to find Issei standing outside, waiting for her. Rias' confidence immediately evaporated, at his impassive gaze.
'Let's go.' Said Issei, before heading off.
Rias stumbled momentarily, before jogging to catch up to Issei and match his pace, walking alongside him.
'Isn't this nice, being out for a walk with two people who very nearly led to your death. That being said, I succeeded, at least, for a few seconds.' Said Raynare.
'Issei… I'm sorry, about everything.' Said Rias, after the pair had been walking for a few minutes.
Issei stopped and turned to look at Rias, who was looking down, unwilling to meet his gaze.
'Okay.' Said Issei, before setting off once again, causing Rias to stumble and quickly run to catch up to him.
'Is that all you wanted to say?' Asked Issei as the two started walking side by side again.
'Well, I-I just wanted you to know how sorry I am about everything that happened. I know I made some mistakes, but if I could go back in time, I'd fix everything… I just can't.' Said Rias sadly.
'I know, I gathered as much back in the clubroom. I know you are sorry, I acknowledged that.' Said Issei, getting Rias to perk up slightly.
'Really?' Asked Rias hopefully.
Issei nodded, causing Rias to exhale in relief.
'I'm glad.' Said Rias happily, a small smile appearing on her face.
'That being said, just because I acknowledge your apology, it doesn't mean I accept it or, nor what you did. I acknowledge it, but I don't forgive you.' Said Issei, causing Rias to adopt an expression of dismay.
'But why? I'm really regretful and if you give me a second chance, I promise to never let anything like this happen again. I know now that I was being selfish and wouldn't acknowledge your own feelings. I was only thinking of myself and what I meant to you, but never made it clear what you meant to me.' Intoned the redhead softly.
'I know all of that, but that doesn't change things. What happened, happened. You can't go back in time and change it, even if you wanted to.' Said Issei, sparing a glance at the Fallen Angel to his side.
'If I could go back in time, I would have avoided Raynare. I can't though.' Said Issei, surprising Rias, at his mentioning of the Fallen Angel who had killed him.
'You see, it is as simple as this. If you shatter a mirror, with enough glue and tape, you can piece it back together, but it won't ever go back to the same way as it was before then. Apologising to someone, after doing something like what you did, is the same thing. You can patch things up, but things won't ever go back to the way they were before. The marks left by what happened remain, forever. In the same way the scars I got from Raynare never healed, so too will the scars I got from you and the others. I mean, you didn't really think things could go back to normal after everything that happened, I'm not even a Devil anymore.' Said Issei calmly.
'I… I understand.' Said Rias sadly.
'Let me ask you a question, Rias?' Said Issei, instantly gaining Rias' attention.
'What makes you so against marrying someone like Riser?' Asked Issei.
'I've already told you all of this before.' Said Rias in confusion.
'Humour me.' Said Issei, even as he looked around and noticed a few people muttering and pointing, in the direction of Rias and himself.
'He only saw me as a title, a trophy to be won and not a real person. Someone who didn't care for, nor understand my feelings.' Said Rias.
'Yeah. Now, taking away the part about not seeing someone as a real person, how does the way Riser saw you, differ in the way you saw me?' Asked Issei, turning to face Rias.
'They're completely different! I care about everyone in my peerage, as though they are my family!' Protested Rias hotly.
'So does Riser, in a way. Even though he is pretty brazen about it, he does care about his peerage. While he is a lot more physical in his expression of his affections, he does care about them, similar to you.' Pointed out Issei.
'What's your point?' Asked Rias in confusion.
'All I'm saying, is in the same way you want nothing to do with Riser romantically, I also don't want anything romantic with you. I acknowledge your apology and understand that you made mistakes. I made my fair share as well, that being said though, all the apologies in the world can't make me love you again, Rias. At one point I loved Raynare. At one point I loved you. Both of those things are no longer the case.' Said Issei calmly.
'So we can't ever go back to the way things were before, is that what you are saying?' Asked Rias morosely.
'Yeah. I don't hate you Rias… but, I don't love you anymore either. For what it's worth, I wish you could go back in time as well, if not to stop Raynare from getting to me, to at least acknowledge my feelings before what happened… but what's done is done.' Said Issei.
Rias kept her head down, ruminating on what Issei had said, before realising that Issei had stopped walking.
'For what it's worth Rias, I really did love you. I pushed myself to get you to acknowledge me. I endured… hellish training to get stronger and I gave parts of my very being to help you. If you hadn't done what you did, I would have been your most loyal protector, but as things stand, that won't be the case.' Said Issei, before leaving Rias there, outside the hotel.
Rias continued to stare at the ground, unmoving. A few seconds later, a drop of water hit the ground, followed by another. It didn't rain in the Underworld though. The droplets of moisture striking the ground were tears, tears of a woman, who hurt the man she loved deeply.
'I'm so sorry, Issei.' Sniffled Rias, before heading inside the hotel as well.
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Ravel had finally arrived at her destination. While the magic circle had gotten her home quickly, finding her mother proved to be a difficult task.
'There you are mother!' Exclaimed Ravel, walking much more quickly than a refined woman should, as she rushed to her mother.
'Ravel dear, what has you so animated?' Asked Ravel's mother curiously.
'Issei would like to speak with you, perhaps father as well.' Said Ravel quickly, causing her mother to raise a delicate eyebrow in interest.
'Is that so? Did he mention what he would like to discuss?' Asked the older Phoenix.
'No, only that it is a personal matter. He did mention he would inform me about it, after he spoke with all of you though.' Recalled Ravel.
'I see. Then by all means, we would be more than willing to speak with Issei.' Said the older woman, causing her daughter to give a small smile.
'Very well, I will tell him at once, excuse me mother.' Said Ravel, giving a small bow, before leaving.
'Well dear, what are your thoughts on the matter?' Asked the Matriarch of the Phoenix House.
Her husband, the Head of the Phoenix House had been listening in as well, remaining hidden.
'I do believe that the Red Dragon will in fact fulfil Ravel's wishes to some capacity. I must say though, his continued humility is intriguing, especially given what we heard transpired between him and the peerage of the Gremory.' Said the man, who possessed the same light coloured hair as all of his children, with it being spiky in the back.
'How quaint.' Commented Lady Phoenix.
'However, now we need to confirm our suspicions are correct, as well as finding out what he will ask of us.' Added Lord Phoenix, surprising his wife.
'Ask of us? What more could he require than Ravel's hand?' Asked Lady Phoenix in confusion.
'I do believe you are underestimating the boy. True, he was quite straight forward before, but after the battle with Sairaorg, I believe he has grown, becoming somewhat shrewder.' Answered Lord Phoenix.
'Well, I suppose time will tell then.' Remarked Lady Phoenix, getting a nod from her husband.
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Ravel arrived back at the hotel, in time for Akeno and Kiba to return and enlighten the others about the test. The group had moved to a restaurant and were enjoying a nice meal as they celebrated.
'Congratulations.' Said Ravel, once the duo had finished explaining they breezed through the test.
'Thank you, Ravel.' Said Akeno happily.
Issei hadn't said anything to the two and Akeno had been eying him eagerly, hoping for some praise, however, Issei appeared to be deep in thought.
'You loved her… you loved her… why the hell would you tell her that? Are you an idiot?' Asked Raynare angrily.
Issei didn't respond.
'Here you are, free of her for good, a new harem quickly growing and what do you do? Tell the woman who betrayed you, that you loved her! What kind of stupid masochist are you?' Ranted Raynare.
'Issei, are you okay?' Asked Irina, bringing Issei's attention back to the present.
'Huh, oh yeah, I'm fine.' Said Issei absentmindedly, sparing a glance to Rias, who quickly looked away.
'Issei, my mother has also agreed to speak with you whenever you'd like.' Said Ravel, getting a nod from Issei.
'Again, do I need to point out the similarities between the two princesses?' Added Raynare, causing Issei to ignore her once again.
The leader of the Fallen Angels was also present and had been scrutinising Issei as well, noticing he appeared conflicted. Just as Azazel prepared to speak to Issei, a chill washed over the bodies of those present.
'How annoying, it seems Vali was ignored.' Said Kuroka.
Issei noticed a familiar mist, was rolling in through the entrance of the restaurant.
'Partner, you know who this is, don't you?' Spoke Ddraig, appearing on Issei's hand.
'Yeah, Georg and Dimension Lost. The Hero Faction must be close by, maybe Cao Cao too.' Said Issei, clenching his fist.
Issei quickly stood up and ran out of the restaurant, the others quickly following.
'What exactly are you doing?' Asked Raynare, floating beside him as he ran.
"I'm going to find Cao Cao and take him out, isn't it obvious?" Thought Issei, as he neared the lobby of the reception desk, the others not too far behind him.
'Why?' Asked Raynare in confusion.
"I have a score to settle." Thought Issei, entering the lobby and looking around.
Spotting two people seated on a couch, Issei stretched out his Ki and identified them as Cao Cao and Georg.
One of them showed surprise at Issei's usage of Ki and quickly launched an attack at the others, behind Issei. It was headed for Irina and Asia, but Issei, having felt the ill intent behind the attack, appeared in front of it and focused Ki to his hand, before punching the fireball into oblivion.
'I was already itching to take you down a peg after Kyoto, but now you're just making things personal.' Growled Issei.
The two removed the hoods of their robes, revealing their faces to the group. Two youths were revealed, wearing Japanese school uniforms. In addition, one wore a mage-style robe with the uniform, while the other wore ancient Chinese attire over the top.
'It's been a while, Red Dragon Emperor. It seems in that time you've changed quite a bit.' Commented Cao Cao, a young man with short black hair.
'It seems I'm not the only one. As I remember, I took one of your eyes during our last battle, but you seem to have two now.' Said Issei disdainfully.
'Luck was truly on your side that day, however, it won't be today.' Said Cao Cao.
'I must say though, your fight against the Bael the other day was magnificent. However, you didn't use any of your unique abilities, leaving me disappointed.' Continued Cao Cao.
'Well, the thing about that… I don't have a bunch of those abilities anymore.' Said Issei honestly, surprising Cao Cao.
'Is that the case? How disappointing, I looked forward to another clash between the two of us, but it seems I'll need to instead focus on our actual goal here today.' Said Cao Cao in disappointment.
'Ophis, I was wondering where you went with Vali, but for you to be here, I certainly didn't anticipate that.' Said Cao Cao.
Kuroka moved to stand in front of Ophis.
'We are also shocked, nya. I thought you'd head to where Vali is.' Said Kuroka.
'We sent a different team over there. They are probably battling them as we speak.' Said Cao Cao calmly.
'What are you talking about?' Asked Issei in confusion.
'Well, this started from two things. The first, was the interest Ophis had in the two Heavenly Dragons. Vali found out about this and offered to arrange for Ophis to meet the Red Dragon properly, through his connections.' Explained Le Fay joyfully, raising a finger as she did so.
'Azazel I'm guessing.' Said Issei, to which Le Fay nodded before raising another finger.
'Right. The second reason, is that Vali had learned that someone was after Ophis from the shadows. To find out who it was, we decided to lure them out, so we could confront the people after Ophis directly, by using Ophis as bait.' Finished Le Fay.
'So that would be you then.' Said Issei, looking to the Chinese youth.
'Yes. We knew that Vali had caught wind of our plans, so we knew he would use Ophis as bait to lure us out, but we also knew that Vali wouldn't risk using Ophis herself, just as the bait. We knew Ophis was interested in the two Heavenly Dragons of this era, so we split into two groups, one for each of you. Just as we thought, Ophis was here, so we ended up meeting like this.' Explained Cao Cao.
'Cao Cao is after me?' Asked Ophis, twitching her neck slightly.
'Yes, Ophis. We need Ophis, but we don't need the current you.' Said Cao Cao.
'I don't understand, I would not lose to Cao Cao.' Said Ophis calmly.
'That would be the case. You are too powerful. To tell the truth, I don't know what would happen if I took you head on, so let's fight for a bit.' Said Cao Cao, as he stood up and spun his spear quickly.
The tip of the sear opened up and a light blade of blinding luminosity was formed. Cao Cao moved swiftly, reaching Ophis in an instant and preparing to plunge his spear into the Dragon God of Infinity, only to find himself stopped.
'Sorry, but you won't be finding out what it is like to fight Ophis here today.' Said Issei, even as Cao Cao's eyes widened in shock.
'You'll have to go through me first!' Roared Issei, before slamming his fist into Cao Cao's jaw and releasing his grip on the spear at the point of impact, sending the youth back a few metres, rolling along the floor from the Ki enhanced punch.
'Impossible! How could a Devil like you even bear to touch True Longinus for a moment, let alone hold it still?' Exclaimed Cao Cao in bafflement.
While Cao Cao was in shock, the two members of Vali's team had been creating a transport circle. The ash-grey wolf that was Fenrir disappeared and was replaced with Issei's rival, Vali.
'On your back already? I'm surprised that you've been defeated so easily, Cao Cao.' Said Vali as he appeared.
Issei looked back at his rival, who matched his gaze for a moment. A shared look passed between the two, before both looked to Cao Cao.
'Hardly, Vali. I was only momentarily taken aback at the Red Dragon Emperor being able to touch True Longinus.' Said Cao Cao, quickly regaining his composure.
'Coming here with only yourself and Georg. How bold.' Commented Vali.
'Rather than being bold, I believe that it will be enough with just me and Georg.' Said Cao Cao.
'Looks like you are confident, Cao Cao. Does it mean you have the so called Dragon-Eater as your trump card? I'm guessing it is a Sacred Gear possessor, who specialises in dragon slaying, or a new Longinus possessor.' Guessed Vali, to which Cao Cao shook his head.
'No, that's not it, Vali. Dragon-Eater was a codename we gave to a being that existed already. We didn't create it; it was already created, by the God from the bible.' Said Cao Cao.
'Is it time now, Cao Cao?' Asked the youth wearing the robe, Georg, a young man with black hair and rectangular framed spectacles.
'Yes, all the dragons are here now. We couldn't ask for more. Let's call it, the time for opening the jar from hell has come.' Declared Cao Cao ominously.
'Roger that. So the time to devour the infinite has come then.' Said Georg, as a massive magic circle was created behind him.
The hotel shook and an ominous aura was emitted from the magic circle.
'This presence is...! An overwhelming intent only directed at a dragon…!' Commented Ddraig, sounding frightened.
A frightening mass started to emerge from the magic circle. A head, quickly followed by a torso bearing black wings, the wings of a Fallen Angel. The creature was impaled on a cross, with numerous restraining tools crossing over its body, inscribed with creepy looking letters. Tears of blood fell from its eyes. The lower body of the creature finally emerged, looking quite scaly, snake-like, almost like dragon scales. No, it wasn't a snake, it had the upper body of a Fallen Angel, but it's lower body was unmistakably that of a dragon.
'Allow me to introduce you to Dragon-Eater Samael. It is the snake from the tale of Adam and Eve. In tricking them to eat the fruit of knowledge, it earned the fury of God from the Bible. It received many curses and poisons. Naturally, it is impossible for God, who is sacred, to have evil intentions, that is why it has intense poison. Not only can it damage dragons, but it can also affect things other than dragons, so it was sealed in the depths of Cocytus. The curse it received from God is the ultimate dragon slayer.' Said Cao Cao, much to the shock of Azazel.
'Devour her.' Said Cao Cao as he clicked his finger.
Something shot past the group, even faster than Issei or Cao Cao had earlier. A weird sound was heard, it sounded like something had been gulped. Looking back, a black block was created at the place where Ophis had been previously. A tentacle connected the block to the creature nailed to the cross, in fact, the tentacle was the creatures tongue, looking as black as the night.
'Balance Breaker!' Shouted Issei, which was quickly mirrored by his Sacred Gear.
'No, Issei! Samael is a creature which is intrinsically poisonous to you, you can't fight it.' Warned Azazel.
'Haha, go ahead Red Dragon, end your life foolishly. Samael is a creature that can even subjugate Ophis, what hope do you stand against it?' Laughed Cao Cao.
Issei ignored both of them as his armour started to form. Much to everyone's confusion, the Balance Breaker that formed was not the one they had come to recognise. While the colour was still red, it was now trimmed in gold and a powerful holy aura was coming off Issei in waves, to the point that all the Devils in the room instinctively stepped back. Issei's wings then burst from his back. There were the normal ten red ones but now, there were two more wings, a golden colour, the same as Michael's. Ascalon was in Issei's hand in a moment and he immediately started to power up and boost continuously, boost after boost being announced by his Sacred Gear.
'Hey, Cao Cao, it seems you missed the message, so let me fill you in quickly.' Said Issei, gaining Cao Cao's attention.
'While it isn't as strong as it once was, I actually hate most Fallen Angel to a certain extent, barring a certain few. That being said, the reason I could touch True Longinus, is because I'm not a Devil anymore.' Said Issei, before his Sacred Gear announced explosion.
'I'm now an Angel!' Roared Issei, before swinging Ascalon down on the tongue of Samael, covering the blade in so much holy energy that it was no longer visible.
A wail of the most horrifying proportions was heard, as Issei made contact with the black tentacle, before he managed to cut through it, shocking everyone.
'As an Angel and a dragon, something like Samael, a Fallen Angel and a dragon slayer, is my natural enemy.' Said Issei, before pointing his sword at Cao Cao.
'You shouldn't underestimate me Cao Cao. Before I took your eye, but this time, I might take your life. You attack Ophis, you attacked my friends. All for what? Power? I'll show you so much power you never want a taste of it ever again!' Shouted Issei, before a wave of holy energy shot from the blade of Ascalon at Cao Cao, who barely dodged the attack.
'How is this possible?' Stammered Cao Cao in shock.
'I'm different than I was before. Now, no longer am I only the Red Dragon Emperor. I am a true Heavenly Dragon, with the power of God on my side.' Said Issei, staring down Cao Cao, with eyes burning a mix of gold and green.