This is the 38th chapter. Okay guys, I've decided to go this chapter through the fourth season of High School DxD Hero because Virgil didn't let Loki place a curse on anyone since the Prince of Lies was too injured for using the curse and pretty much did quite a number of him with his variety of magic and slash marks, not to mention that he gave him wounds that was nearly fatal.
If you guys are okay with it, that's fine. Also, I still have some cleaning up to so since there was some errors here and there. I'll be sure to get this story cleaned up and more readable.
Anyway, I don't own a series of High School DxD or the video game of Final Fantasy 13.
No flame reviews, seriously it's a bad rep and I have no tolerance whatsoever.
Underworld
As the light dies down, Asia was nowhere to be found, all in the room were stunned, wondering what have just happened right before their eyes. Nobody could believe it at all. One moment Asia was, then next thing they knew, she's gone. Here one minute, gone the next.
"I don't understand." Issei said, completely stunned and couldn't take his eyes off the spot where Asia had disappeared.
"Asia." Xenovia said, stunned in a hushed voice.
Kiba looked completely tense before gritted his teeth with anger and confusion.
"Where is she?" Gasper asked, but no one could answer since nobody knew.
"What happened?" Koneko asked, in confusion just like the others.
Akeno and Rias were merely staring at the spot where Asia was, unsure of what just happened.
"I think that's quite enough of this nonsense, Diodora Astaroth." The new voice spoke from the green light magic circle appeared.
"Who are you!?" Rias demands when she saw the magic circle.
"Dear little sister of the despicable and fake Devil King, who I am is the one and true descendant of the Great Devil Beelzebub. I am Shalba Beelzebub." Shalba introduced himself with arrogance.
Shalba had an appearance of a handsome man dressed in black armor with a cape. He had a long brown hair that goes to his hips with many bangs covering his right eye.
"What do you want!?" Rias demands with her intense glare.
"Please Shalba, help me." Diodora pleads as he then stood up. "Imagine if both the Old and Current Devil combined their-"
Before Diodora could ever finish his sentence, Shalba use his magic to impale him in the stomach which his body was dissolving.
"And thus a maggot dies." Shalba said.
With that, Diodora then scream in agony when Shalba unleash the light magic at him, leaving Diodora dead.
"Current Devil King, did he say?" Shalba asks with cold tone. "Calling the True bloodline of Old was the fools first mistake, his imagination was second."
"Of course, you were behind the death of the Glasya-Labolas heir, weren't you!?" Rias said with pure anger, realized as her red aura surrounds her.
"Can you believe the sheer arrogance there?" Shalba asked arrogantly. "Claiming to be the Devil King."
This was enough to get Rias mad as she glares at Shalba, ignoring however the fact that the Red Dragon Emperor just went limp over the disappearance of Asia.
Meanwhile, the battle between the Three Factions, Six Heroes of Gran Pulse, and NORA against the Khaos Brigade seem to be on one-sided favor.
Azazel was surveying the battlefield which they weren't too worried about the Khaos Brigade since they were losing to the group of Three Factions, NORA, and Six Heroes of Gran Pulse.
Just when they were about to wrap this battle up, a magic circle of the Old Satan Faction appeared and out came another member. He had an appearance of a good looking man wearing the clothes of a noble. His clothes were black with dark red belts and motifs, and a cape. He had black hair tied up in a small ponytail and violet eyes, he also has pointy ears and pale skin.
"I am the True descendant and heir of Asmodeus. My name is Creuserey Asmodeus." Creuserey introduced himself.
"So one of the great masterminds finally shows themselves." Azazel said casually.
"As a member of the True Satan Faction, I am sworn to avenge Cattleya Leviathan." Creuserey declares, raise his hand to show the magic circle. "We are here to make use of the power received from Ophis! We will destroy this land and a new world created for Devils will be ours!"
Whether this turn of event of seeing a direct descendant of Asmodeus here in the flesh was either unfortunate or not. Azazel however smirks.
Meanwhile at the temple, Rias walked forward toward Shalba, charging up her power with fury as the red aura manifest around her.
"It doesn't matter who you are, you will still suffer for what you did to Asia!" Rias declared.
"Little sister of the imposter Sirzechs, nothing personal but I think I will kill you." Shalba said, raise his hand as the purple magic circle appeared with two snakes.
"You first." The voice of Virgil said with his dark tone as he then slashed him from behind, leaving him cough a bit of his blood as he then crash down to the ground. "You've made a big mistake for having Asia gone."
"Ah yes, a l'Cie who fought Kokabiel, The White Dragon Emperor, and Loki. I must say, you have taken me by surprise." Shalba shrugs, dusting his clothes. "However, this changes nothing since I still have to kill the little sister of the imposter-"
"How about you cut the crap and tell us where have you taken Asia!?" Virgil interrupts with a shout, pointing his sword at him. "I can still sense her magic, but she's starting to fade. Where is she!?"
But the voice of a shocked and stunned Issei caught everyone's attention, he stumbled forward towards an empty area like he was reaching out for someone.
"Asia? Asia? Where did you run off to? Come on, Virgil is waiting for us...Let's go home. If you hide from me, we won't be able to leave...You're so silly, Asia...Now come on out...Please, enough already." Issei said.
"He's lost it." Kiba said sadly.
"Issei." Rias said.
"I beat up those guys that were bullying you while Virgil fends those guys off, by the way...I don't want to play anymore...Come on...Please, Asia..." Issei said as he starts shedding in tears. "ASIAAAAAA!?"
Virgil then look at Shalba with his dark glare. He was about to question him, but was stopped as Issei spoke.
"Please Asia, can we go home? You're suppose to do a three-legged race with Virgil in the sports festival...You and Virgil need to practice." Issei said as Rias embrace him from behind, holding him tightly.
"Issei..." Rias said sadly.
Everyone soon began to feel the same grief, having lost one of her own. Kiba only gritted his teeth and looked away while everyone shed tears. Xenovia however was more than just heartbroken, until she was filled with revenge. She then screamed, letting out a warcry of pain and suffering as she charge towards Shalba.
"I swear I kill you for what you've done! I'll cut you down piece by piece till you scream for mercy!" Xenovia yelled as she brings out Durandal and Ascalon, jumping into the air as she tried to slash Shalba, but he pushed Virgil aside while blocked with the magical shield, blasting her away.
"Xenovia! No!" Rias cried, seeing her Knight knocked onto her stomach as parts of her outfit were now destroyed with both swords sticking into the ground in front of her.
"Don't test me." Shalba said with a bored look.
Xenovia gritted her teeth, crawling towards Durandal before crying in pure anguish.
"Bring Asia back now! Please she's one of my best friends! She was so gentle and unbelievably kind! Asia!" Xenovia cried.
"Flourish of Steel" Virgil then flash-step towards Shalba which he was standing in front of him, leaving Shalba scream in pain when he felt multiple slashes as he then crashes down to the ground. "Where. is. Asia!?"
Virgil then stabbed the Immortal Order sword the ground next Shalba with pure anger.
"Where Is She!?" Virgil yelled.
"Hey Rias, do you know where Asia might've gone? We need to find her fast so we can leave. Help me...Please, we can't go without her, she's practically family.' Issei pleads, leaving Rias placed her hands on his cheeks.
Shalba couldn't help but felt amused as he then give the white-haired l'Cie an answer while staring at Rias.
"Interesting, the Princess of the Gremory Household has horrible taste." Shalba mocks, earned her attention. "Would the red filth and a l'Cie like to know where that girl went? I sent her far beyond our reality into the Dimensional Gap. The exposure has surely consumed her flesh by now. To put it simply, the bitch is dead."
It was enough to make both Issei and Virgil angry which the white-haired l'Cie can still sense her magic within her and he knew that she's still alive. It would take more than that to break his spirit, but Issei however, his eyes was starting to glow green with pure rage from inside him and it was enough for him to kill Shalba.
Azazel then twirl his golden-lance dagger with his carefree attitude. He does seemed laid-back and casual despite the whole situation as if nothing bad was happening despite the invasion by Khaos Brigade.
"Alright Fafnir, I'm gonna need a little backup, okay?" Azazel said with a smirk when he was about to fight, but the magic circle appeared as Sirzechs appear in front of Creuserey. "Sirzechs?"
"Prepare yourself and your artificial existence for death!" Creuserey points over defiantly over to the two Faction leaders.
"Asmodeus, understand that if Devils are going to flourish, the last thing we need is to have an unnecessary war." Sirzechs pleads.
"An imposter who deals not only Fallen Angels but Angels themselves has no right to speak as a Devil!" Creuserey cries arrogantly.
"So what, we should listen to you? A traitor, someone naïve enough to fall for obvious lies of the Khaos Brigade?" Azazel scoffed.
Sirzechs then closed his eyes with a sigh, opened his eyes with his eyes glowing red.
"Creuserey, as the Great Devil King, I will eliminate anyone who stands against the current Underworld." Sirzechs said.
Without a moment to waste, Sirzechs activates his power, enveloping Creuserey in an aura of his Power of Destruction in a sphere. Then from the bottom upwards, Creusery's form begins to vanish into ash and dust. Without even using a tenth of his power, Sirzechs had just managed to easily defeat his opponent.
"Wha-What is this? No, it's impossible!? How can this be!? You're a fraud, yet you defeat me!" Creuserey said with his last words, stunned beyond belief.
And in an instant. Creuserey Asmodeus was no more, disintegrated into little more than dust and ash. For his own pride and arrogance, like those who came before him, it led to his downfall.
"That also eliminated the snake and power Ophis had placed within him." Sirzechs stated.
Until, Azazel Artificial Sacred Gear was glowing which it felt a strong presence.
"Oh perfect." Azazel said with annoyance as he and Sirzechs look up, seeing that little girl was none other than Ophis, the Infinite Dragon God. "Didn't expect you to show up in person."
Ophis has an appearance of a cute young girl with long black hair down to her hips and gray eyes. She wore a black Gothic Lolita fashion.
"Hi Azazel, it's been a while." Ophis greets with a smirk.
An enraged Issei, consumed by vengeance and rage for the one responsible for killing Asia and for revealing where she have disappeared, walk forward towards the enemy. Every step he took was audible, filled with rage, wrath, and myriad of other negative emotions that consumed every fiber of his being. His left hand glows as the Boosted Gear revealed itself. Virgil knew that Shalba have already made Issei really mad as he pull his sword off the ground, move out of his way.
[Rias Gremory, Virgil Farron.]
"What is it, Ddraig?" Rias realized as she stopped in horror, earned his attention when he heard Ddraig's voice.
[If you'd rather not die, you should leave this place immediately.]
"What?" Rias asks with confusion and widened her eyes, but was ignored as Ddraig call out to Shalba.
[As for you Devil, the one who calls himself Shalba.]
The voice of the Red Dragon Emperor have caught his attention, despite his emotionless look, was actually trembled with fear. In truth despite not showing it, he was stunned to see who was he now facing. Who it was he had just provoked.
Issei's face soon rises, his expression one of pure wrath as his eyes turn to green.
[You made a poor decision. And now you must pay!]
Suddenly, a massive boost of power erupts and encompasses Issei like a violent torrential flames. A light of red and green violently shakes the surrounding building structure, nearly throwing everyone's balance off by the shockwave as the aura rises, dying the whole area inside the building a crimson red glow. Shalba was thrusted back, hitting the wall behind him. It didn't knock him off, but did caught him off-guard by such high influx of power out of nowhere.
"His aura and power are incredible!" Kiba exclaimed as he shields himself.
"And dangerous." Koneko added as she wraps her arms around Gasper to protect him.
Virgil use his paradigm to activate sentinel to use Steelguard to shield himself while Akeno went behind him.
"Issei!" Rias attempts to run to him, only for a falling pillar to crash and block her way. "Answer me right now! What's going on? Issei!"
As the smoke clears away, everyone looks to see Issei in his Balance Breaker, covered in red aura of power that was so wild and unnatural. Shalba slowly recovers as he then look at Issei.
"Who are you?" Shalba asked on one knee.
Soon, the green orbs float around Issei when they hear the cries of the souls that were in deep sorrow and rage. Shalba was trembling but they were hearing those voices that was coming from the green orbs.
I, who shall awaken
I am the Heavenly Dragon who stole the principle of Domination from God.
I mock the infinite and fret over the dream
I shall become a Red Dragon of Domination
I shall drown you in the depths of Crimson Purgatory
Juggernaut Drive
As Issei chanted the incantation, the helmet of the Scale Mail grew out to become an actual dragon head. His arms began to grow and expand their claws, growing larger and shaper. The baited armor claws grew larger and bulkier so much that they crushed the floor around him. The thrusters from his back began to grow and expand, turned into dragon-like wings. They spread out as all the green orbs on his body glowed.
Then, the Red Dragon lets out an enraged roar that destroys a landscape surrounding it. Luckily, Rias, Virgil, and Akeno were able to block that blast. The roar was one of fury and sorrow, of anger and pain. Vengeance soon coursed through it like a maelstrom.
Back at the battlefield which it was nothing left because of the Khaos Brigade have lost the fight, Sirzechs and Azazel come face-to-face with the Infinite Dragon God above them. Both of them bore serious looks on their faces, well-aware of who this is.
"If we defeat you here, are you finally gonna let peace went out?" Azazel asked in a sly tone.
"How cute, but it's impossible to defeat me." Ophis said with her expressionless smile.
"When then, can you clue us in as to why you're doing this now when you've never shown any interest in this world before?" Azazel questions with a chuckle.
"Indeed, I would also like to know why you were leading a brigade of terrorists." Sirzechs concurred, wanting to know of her intentions.
Ophis then look at the sky, her look seemingly like she was after something beyond her reach.
"For a world of silence. All I want is to return to the Dimensional Gap, otherwise known as my home, and reclaim that silence." Ophis answered.
'The Dimensional Gap is her home? If I remember correctly...' Azazel mentally thought in a brooding mood, but then he realized. 'Of course, Vali, I understand! I know what you want.'
Dimensional Gap
Somewhere within the Dimensional Gap, the endless void that stretched across all of reality, three figures were held safe in some sort of protective sphere travel across the realm. Comprising of Vali and his team, they were searching for something in the void.
"Vali, do you truly believe we shall find it here?" Bikou questions. "The Dimensional Gap is almost a void."
"I am confident we will find it." Vali respond.
Vali however felt distracted for a second, as if he was sensing an unfamiliar feeling course through. His thoughts then turned to his rival, Issei Hyoudou, he felt like he was sensing that his rival was in danger.
"What's wrong?" Bikou asked, looking at his friend.
"There's been a change of plan." Vali announced. "We're going to the Underworld."
"Why so suddenly though?" Bikou questions.
But then, the swordsman soon spots something over the distance, merely floating in the Dimensional Gap which it was none other than Asia Argento.
He is a bespectacled young man with blond hair with a strand of hair across his face and blue eyes. He wore a business suit, carrying two Excalibur swords.
"Is that a person?" He questions with a scowl.
Underworld
Somewhere within the remnants of the destroyed structure and surrounding landscape that was now lying in ruin, Issei roared with rage and sorrow, crying for Asia to come back. Rias and the others were watching Issei roared which they were helpless since they were still watching him suffer with sadness and he was consumed by the powerof the Juggernaut Drive. Virgil knew that Issei was starting to lose it because Asia was off to a Dimensional Gap, but he has to find a way to get him back into his senses. Issei then look at Shalba with enraged green eyes as he then glared at Issei, ready to fight him.
Issei then charges after him when Shalba was about to use his magic circle, but the Red Dragon Emperor sliced his arm with his dragon tail, grabbing hold him as he then tossed the Devil down to the ground like a ragdoll.
"Don't play with me." Shabla threats, raise his arm as the purple magic circle revealed from his hand. "Face my Light of Judgement! If you dare!?"
Then, the green magic circle appeared as it unleashed a light magic at Issei, but the Red Dragon Emperor then began to use his wings to change the green orbs to blue orbs, using the Divine Dividing ability to cut the light magic in half, leaving Shalba shocked as the light magic then vanished.
"He has Divine Dividing power!?" Shalba exclaimed.
"I remember that." Koneko said.
"Issei's using the power that he stole from Vali." Kiba added.
"He must've use it out of instinct." Virgil pointed out. "And that was enough to get him pissed off."
"Why must Vali insist on standing in my way!?" Shalba shouts with irritation, throwing his cape as he then aim at Issei. "Die!?"
Shalba then fires a light blast at the Red Dragon Emperor, but it countered off with one Dragon Shot from his mouth, blasting back at Shalba's power which returns back to him and takes off his arm. Growling loudly, the Red Dragon Emperor lets out another warcry, allowing its crimson aura and power surge forward, causing a massive power explosion which allowed its red energy build up from its body.
"No, you bastard. This creature must be the Dragon of Domination!?" Shalba exclaims with horror when he uses the magic circle to try and flee.
Gasper then gasped when he activates his Forbidden Balor View, freezing Shalba in his tracks.
"Hey Gasper, did you just try to stop time?" Kiba asked.
"I did, but it didn't even phase him." Gasper answered.
Apparently, Virgil figured that Issei must've use his concentration of power and energy to gather the power from Gasper. Then Issei began to let out a warcry as the chest plate opens up to reveal a green gem. The concentration of power and energy from the Red Dragon Emperor began to swirl and gather power at the chest of the dragon. The voice of Ddraig began to speak while gathering power.
[BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST]
With Shalba incapacitated, he was already in a perfect line of fire. His fears were plainly shown as he was about to meet his end.
[BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST]
As he continues to gather power, the build-up of power keeps charging and charging, more than anyone could ever hope to concede or wield. This is the power of the Red Dragon of Domination and Shalba was going to be the first and the last to witness this power.
"We can't stay here, Rias! If we do, then we're all going to die!" Akeno warned her, holding Xenovia.
[BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST]
"Let's go, I don't want to either, but we must." Kiba added with a frown.
"No, I won't..." Rias muttered, watching the scene as the Red Dragon Emperor readies to unleash the power.
Virgil then knocked her out by chopping the back of her neck his hand.
"Sorry, Rias." Virgil apologize as Kiba then grab her. "You heard the lady, lets move!?"
With that, Koneko grab hold of Virgil while everyone takes off into the air to get away as far as possible.
Then all at one, the power was unleashed.
[LONGINUS SMASHER]
All of the build-up energy was released from the center of the gem and onto Shalba, enveloping his form as he disintegrates.
"Damn you, Red Dragon and White Dragon!" Shalba shouts with his final words. "Damn you both!"
As he consumed by the light, Shalba had vanished, leaving not a single speck of ash remaining and the Longinus Smasher's beam of light died down. However, that didn't stop him as he then roared and released more energy, shooting in all directions. Rias, Kiba, and Akeno were using their magic circle to defend from the incoming magic projectiles.
"I wish there was more than we can go than just sit here and watch." Gasper cried with horror, looking at Issei.
"You and me both." Koneko agreed sadly.
"So what can we do? Anyone know how to make Issei change back to normal?" Xenovia questions, tried to push the pain.
"I don't know." Rias admitted honestly and fearful, seeing him being enraged.
"I had a feeling it was a Juggernaut Drive." The voice of Vali said, leaving Rias gasp when she saw him coming out of the portal.
"Vali, why are you here?" Rias questions, seeing Bikou behind him.
"It looks like that Red Dragon has gone off the deep end." Kuroka said, wrapping her arms around her mate from behind, pressing her breasts against his back.
"I sensed a change in Issei's power, and I wanted to see what it was." Vali explains, looking at Issei. "Is that him down there?"
"Yes, but he completely lost it when Asia was sent to the Dimensional Gap thanks to Shalba." Virgil nods seriously. "He paid the price for making Issei pissed off and right now, like Kuroka said, he's gone off the deep end."
Vali then look at Issei which his Juggernaut Drive was different when the crimson energy surrounds him and still enraged.
"It looks like his had an incomplete transformation." Vali said seriously.
Rias then stood up as she spoke to the White Dragon Emperor.
"Do you know if there's any way to change him back?" Rias questions seriously.
"In an incomplete state, there's a chance it will happen naturally, but if not, he'll use up his life force until he dies." Vali explains, leaving Rias and Akeno shocked.
"Either way, you should be worried. His most life is certainly in danger." The blond man told them, carrying Asia in his arms which they were surprised to see her unconscious.
"Asia!" Everyone said in unison.
"How did you manage to find her?" Virgil asks.
"We happen to cross paths with her while we were moving through the Dimensional Gap." He told them as they find a place to land when they saw the ruined landscape.
"That is one lucky girl." Bikou said with a smile, looking at her. "She would've been exposed to the void, if not for us. A body cannot withstand that kind of pressure and will usually dissipate into the nothingness."
Rias was about to go after Issei, but Virgil stand in front of her with a serious expression in his eyes.
"I'll try getting him back to normal or at least tire him out until they find a solution." Virgil told them.
"What!? You saw how Issei kill Shalba!?" Rias exclaims. "I can-"
"It won't work Rias, he's already gone berserk." Virgil interrupts. "Also, if Issei ever detects between you or Vali, he'll get much worse and die quicker. Either way, he's not in complete control."
With that, Virgil then activates his Anti-Gravity device as he jumps with his blind speed without waiting anyone's reply, jumping from debris-to-debris as he finally made his way down to the crater. Issei then snarled threateningly, shifting his footing swiftly. Virgil remained where he was, trying not to do anything that could be seen as threatening.
"Issei, listen to me! It's over!" Virgil shouts. "Both Diodora and Shalba were dead! Asia is safe! She's unconscious right now, but she's alright and they're waiting for you right now!"
However, he received no verbal response as the Red Dragon Emperor begin taking a stance and tensing.
"Enough already Issei, you'll die if you don't!" Virgil pleads. "Do you really want to put Rias through that or any of your friends for that matter?!"
Issei then raised his left arm towards Virgil, a green orb of energy build up. The white-haired l'Cie then gripped his Immortal Order sword.
"I really don't want to do this, but you're leaving me no choice." Virgil said as he use his paradigm to switch commando to synergist.
"Vigilance" Virgil then enhance his alertness.
"Bravery" Virgil increase his strength.
"Hastega" Virgil increase his speed.
"Protectra" Virgil then enhance his physical resistance as he then use his paradigm to switch synergist to ravager.
"Thundaga: Lightningfall" Virgil then began to use his lightning slash combo onto his enraged opponent. He then use his finisher by using Thundaga to strike Issei above his head. The green eyes on the Red Dragon Emperor blinked before he then roared angrily.
Seeing that his current strength wasn't enough when he saw Issei started charging up another energy attack from his mouth. In response, he then use his paradigm to switch ravager to sentinel to use Steelguard to block his attack. His attack was released while Virgil began to guard that attack, but he was struggling for holding on. The blast was then faded as Virgil then use his paradigm to switch sentinel to ravager, charging after Issei.
"Wateraga: Aquatic Strike" Virgil then use his water slash combos at Issei, leaving him roared.
"Wateraga and Blizzaga: Artemis Frost" Virgil then combined with his water and ice magic as he then blast Issei with his ice/water fusion which it did damaged him and knocked him. Even though, combing two magics having taken a lot of mana to use it during battles, but he doesn't have time to recover his mana.
"Dammit! Wake up Issei!" Virgil shouts. "Do you really want to die like this!? Don't you want to carry on living with everyone that is precious to you and protect them like man!?"
Virgil manage to dodge from Issei's vengeful swipe from the dragon's left arm thanks to his enhance speed as he use his paradigm to switch ravager to commando.
"Requiem of the Goddess" Virgil then began to flash step towards Issei while slash him as the rose petals came out of his sword, leaving Issei roared.
"Flourish of Steel" Virgil then flash step at Issei, deliver a multiple slashes.
Issei's armor then cracked and splintered while bleeding as the Red Dragon Emperor roared in pain, but he regenerated quickly.
The enraged Red Dragon Emperor lunged at the white-haired l'Cie with its jaws opened, leaving Virgil dodge with his speed as he then use his paradigm to switch commando to ravager.
"Holyga: Glittering Feather" Virgil then began to channel his sword with his holy magic he quickly began charging after him, unleashed his light slash combo at him.
"Holyga: Elegant Drive" Virgil then began to use a light slash combo at him, finished him by using a powerful arc slash.
When the combined attacks have taking effect, Issei was now on all fours. However, Issei doesn't know when to quit as the Boosted Gear has given him power, but another figure slammed Issei and pinned him down to the ground.
Virgil realize that Vali have used his own Juggernaut Drive as the White Dragon Emperor bite his rival's neck, leaving Issei thrashing around wildly, successfully shaking Vali off a few seconds later. A call of the Divine Dividing rang out from the White Dragon Emperor's armored form, followed by Isse slouching a little. For the next few moments, the enraged Red Dragon Emperor use his Boosted Gear to boost up his power while the White Dragon Emperor kept using the Divine Dividing to cut his power in half.
Virgil gave a low growl with annoyance since he wanted to avoid this conflict, but he figured that Issei gets more riled up and drew out his Boosted Gear.
"Holyga: Centuria of One" Virgil then generate his holy magic on his sword while the rose petals came out of his blade, delivering a light slash combo at the two dragons while infused with Holy as he use his paradigm to switch ravager to commando.
"Holy Stormblade" Virgil then began to use his holy slash combo while combining with thunder at them.
"Holy Razor Gale" Virgil then finally flash step at the two as the two dragons felt a multiple slashes, leaving them knocked out.
Virgil then collapse down to one knee, panting heavily since he's almost out of his mana because he used up too much of mana.
Issei then set his sights on him and started to get back up, but he was still heavily wounded from those slashes. Until, Irina flew down to their midst, holding what appeared to be a projector.
"Sorry I'm late!" Irina shouted. "I've got something that can calm Issei down!"
With that, Irina pressed the button and the device activated. It projected a large holographic screen. For the next few minutes, it played something that was called 'Oppai Dragon theme song' which to him, it was stupid and even more ridiculous.
'Did someone said 'Boobies'! Breast Dragon Emperor'
With that, the song than begins as Issei from the projector sings.
In the corner of a certain land
there lives a breast-loving dragon
When it's nice out, he takes a walk in search for boobs
Dragon dragon Breast dragon
Squish suck squeeze
There are all kinds of boobs out there
Everyone was dumbfounded, didn't know how to respond which to the white-haired l'Cie, it was terrible. Soon enough, Vali have cancelled his Juggernaut Drive, staring at the projector in bewilderment while Bikou was next to him and Kuroka was next to her mate.
"What is this nightmare?" Vali questions.
"I have no idea, but this is the worst song I've ever heard." Virgil said with a sigh.
but the big ones are definitely the best
The Breast Dragon flies again today
As the song continues, Vali, Bikou, Kuroka, and Virgil then joined with the others since they have arrived which Rias was watching this with a mix of aghast and embarrassment.
"Yeah so, Issei was summoned to the TV Studio not too long ago. From what I understand, he recorded this song for a children show." Kiba explains. "Don't blame just him, guess who wrote the songs and lyrics? They actually made time to do this."
"It's awful and I love it." Bikou said with a chuckle, watching the projector with a smirk.
Suddenly, they heard a loud roar which it was Issei when he held his head down which he was trying to come back to his senses.
"He's reacting!?" Rias exclaims.
"Anyone else completely shocked?" Koneko questions with deadpanned expression.
"Irina, please don't stop playing the song?" Akeno pleads, earned a nod from Irina as she continues to play the song.
Issei was starting to try to get back into his senses while trying to calm down as Virgil then use his paradigm to switch commando to ravager while drinking the Elixir, restoring his mana.
"Thundaga: Thunderfall" Virgil then summons a thunder to strike Issei, causing him to roar in pain as his body then return to his normal size and his armor have almost return to a Balance Breaker form.
Issei then extends his hand which his respond was he wanted to poke Rias' breasts.
"Go to Issei, Rias! He needs you now, you and your massive bosom." Akeno told her serious, placed her hand on her heart. "What I'm saying is you have to let him grab your tits."
"Hey!?" Rias shouts.
"When he did it before, he achieved Balance Breaker, your boobs give him strength." Akeno explains. "They should have to opposite effect too, right? Letting him fondle you maybe the only way to save him."
"You think?" Rias asks.
"Your girls can do, Rias, I know they can." Akeno nods, averted her while looking at Issei. "I get how you feel, it's just not fair, but no one else has what you have."
Issei then roar softly, still wanted to fondle Rias breasts.
"This is stupid." Bikou said with a laugh.
"Sure is." Koneko agrees.
"Yeah, all we can do is laugh." Kiba added with a small. "Issei is, you know?"
"Consider this is that idiot we're talking about here, they may very well be." Virgil said, sighed in exasperation.
"I want...to...poke...them..." Issei responds, extends his finger.
Rias then glance at Issei with worry, but she really couldn't help but feel mortified of that show. Virgil sent her a sympathetic look.
"For Issei." Rias said with her determined look, took a deep breath as she then approaches Issei, taking flight. While the song repeats, Rias then landed in front of Issei, shorten her distance while stood in front of him. She then unhook her buttons of her school uniform and then her bra. Even though, nobody was able to see from this angel which she wanted some privacy.
Issei finally found what he's looking for and then takes his shaking finger towards Rias' breast as he then pokes her nipple.
With that, Issei's armor disappeared and he was released from his Juggernaut Drive.
"Well imagine that, Issei Hyoudou's limit switch just happens to be Rias Gremory's rack." Vali said with his serious tone.
"This is my favorite thing today." Bikou said with a smile, laugh as the song finally ends.
"Typical Issei." Virgil said with a deadpan expression. "Then again, he's the worst pervert."
Koneko and Kuroka couldn't help but nod with an agreement.
"Oh Issei, go figure, you really are a Grabbin' Dragon." Kiba added with a chuckle.
When the red aura of energy then vanished, they rush down towards Issei with sad expression as Rias and Akeno embraced him.
"Rias." Issei groans.
"I'm here, Issei." Rias told him. "I'm right here."
Issei then widened his eyes when he look at Asia unconscious while Xenovia was with her. Virgil then walk towards Asia along with Issei. He then extends his Phoenix Down potion as he then pours it down to Asia's mouth. Few seconds, Asia then regain her consciousness as she then look at Virgil and Issei.
"You okay?" Virgil questions with a smile.
"I'm okay, Virgil." Asia answered weakly.
When Issei was about to speak, Xenovia butted her head next to Issei's chin, leaving him knocked out.
"Asia!?" Xenovia shouts with teary eyes, embraced her as she then wailed her eyes out. "Oh, Asia!? We'll be friends forever, won't we!? Like forever, forever though!?"
"Forever." Asia answered.
"That's good, that you can't leave like that ever again, okay!?" Xenovia pleads, leaving Asia smiled.
"I won't." Asia reassures her. "I'll always be there for you."
Asia was then assures Xenovia since she couldn't stop crying which she was allowing the tears to fall on her. It was a tearful reunion for the Occult Research Club, seeing that Asia is now back, once again defeat the Khaos Brigade. Issei then walk towards Virgil since he couldn't help but feel guilty for what he did.
"Hey Virgil." Issei called him, earned his attention. "Look man, I'm sorry that I let you down. And sorry that I cause trouble."
"Forget about it." Virgil shrugs. "What matters is that Asia is back and the Khaos Brigade was dealt with."
"Issei Hyoudou, Virgil Farron, take a look." Vali call them over.
Both Issei and Virgil then approaches Vali as he spoke.
"This is what I want you to see." Vali said, not taking his eyes off from what looked like a hole in the sky, but it was not much for clouds parting but a tear from reality itself. and something was shaking.
What's coming out of that hole which it was something big and it soon honed into view in the form of a ghostly image. Out of it bear the visage of what appeared to be a a massive western Red Dragon with a horn on his snout and has two sets of wings. Its overall length measures around 100 meters and it massive.
"It can't be!" Rias exclaimed with shock.
"Dragon of dragon, he is often called DxD. The true Red Dragon God Emperor. Great Red." Vali said, sounding respectfully and envious at the same time.
"Great Red...DxD..." Issei said with awe.
"Holy shit!? He's even bigger than any Eidolons!?" Virgil exclaims with shock.
"He chooses to live in the Dimensional Gap and flies for all eternity in there." Vali explains. "Ophis wants that as well. My goal is to defeat him."
Vali then stretches out his hand towards the giant red dragon and grasp his fist, as if he caught the image in his hand.
"For real?" Issei asked.
"To become the true White Dragon Emperor, the White Dragon God Emperor." Vali said with determination. "Someday, I'll take down the Great Red."
Both Virgil and Issei looked at Vali as if he is determined. He had a goal, a dream and that was to defeat a Great Red.
"Great Red, it's been a while." Ophis said, looking at Great Red.
Issei and Vali gasp with shock when they saw Ophis right next to Vali.
"Who is that?!" Issei asked.
"Where did she come from!?" Virgil exclaims.
"I didn't see her until just now!" Xenovia said with her widen eyes.
"Meet Ophis. The Dragon God of Infinity, Ouroboros Dragon." Vali introduced her with his eyes still focus on Great Red, aware of the presence.
"Wait, what did you say?" Rias questions with shock, seeing Ophis in a flesh.
"No, the bad dragon is her?" Gasper added, freaked out.
"So, that's the leader of the Khaos Brigade!?" Koneko exclaims with shock.
However, Ophis was uninterested while kept an eye on the Great Red, pointing her finger over the Great Red.
"One day, one day soon I'm going to obtain my silence." Ophis said with an expressionless smirk.
Vali, Virgil, and Issei were standing side-by-side as they continue observing the Dragon of Dragon soaring above the afar.
"Tell me something, Issei." Vali said as he look at his rival, earned his attention. "Do you want to defeat me?"
"I mean, yeah. I still don't want you dividing Rias' or Akeno's boobs in half. Actually, I want you dividing anyone's boobs." Issei answered with a smirk, extends his fist.
"You are such a bizarre little man." Vali said with a chuckle, fist bumped Issei. "Get strong, Issei. Don't you let me down."
Virgil couldn't help but chuckle a bit, even though, those two have different goals but they have something similar. Vali then turned to the white-haired l'Cie as he spoke.
"What about you? Are you planning to defeat the Great Red? Or are you planning to defeat me?" Vali questions with a smirk.
"Nah, I'm not interested for challenging strong opponents." Virgil shook his had, chuckled a bit. "And taking on Great Red isn't one of them. However, there is one god I have to defeat."
"Oh? Who?" Vali inquired.
"Bhunivelze." Virgil answered. "He's the god who will destroy this world and Gran Pulse while trying to get to the unseen realms."
Virgil then begin explain about his own goal for the future, the goddess named Etro, turning Earth into crystal, and needed to protect Valhalla to prevent Bhunivelze for coming in. Vali was completely stunned about his explanation since the situation was serious.
"I see, sounds like it'll be interesting." Vali said with a smirk.
"More like a huge responsibility." Virgil told him. "Whenever Etro heeds her call, mom and I will have to take it and protect Valhalla. When Bhunivelze arrives, I have to face him."
"Like Hell you Are!?" Issei exclaims, earned his attention. "We're your friends! Let us help!"
Rias then walk towards him with her serious expression on her face.
"Virgil, why are trying to do a suicide goal?" Rias questions. "You know that you and Lightning can't face him alone."
"It's my burden to bear, Rias." Virgil told her. "When Etro is calling me, I have to head towards Valhalla to prevent Bhunivelze from coming in to the unseen world. It is something that me and mom must do."
"Then why did you let us fight against the Cie'th? Or the time that you let us help fight them?" Kiba questions with scowl.
"It was a chance, you were there when the Cie'th came to attack." Virgil said. "And..."
"Listen Virgil, I know being a l'Cie and a Champion of Etro takes a huge responsibility, but you got to understand that there are people here you can depend on." Rias lectured him. "To prove it, I'll explain this situation to Sirezchs and the Three Factions, whether you like it or not."
"But-!"
"No Virgil! Yes, you've helped us many times during the battles, but we might get the chance to help you fight against Bhunivelze since you told us about what Etro have told you." Rias interrupts with her serious expression on her face.
"Yeah man, we got your back!" Issei exclaimed.
"This Bhunivelze really pegged my interest so you won't tell me to stay here while you and Lightning have all the fun." Vali added with a smirk.
"See, you have two Dragon Emperors with you along with us. You have no excuse to go fight against Bhunivelze by yourself. Understand?" Rias asked.
Virgil was shocked after what he told them about Etro, the future, and Bhunivelze. However, that didn't stop them since they wanted to help him and Lightning fight as he nods with reluctance.
"Remember, you're not alone." Rias reminded him with a smile.
Town of Kuoh
Few days later, Issei was recovering after the Juggernaut Drive he used not too long ago, both Koneko and Kuroka were able to restore his life force when they use Senjutsu which it was the only option they've had which Asia was able to use her Twilight Healing to restore his left hand. Rias and Lightning had a serious discussion with the Three Factions about Etro and Bhunivelze which that situation was grim whenever Earth and Gran Pulse were about to be destroyed, but Sirzechs, Azazel, and Michael decided to help Lightning and Virgil for fighting against Bhunivelze in the future.
However, that didn't stop there when Rossweisse was in Issei's house which apparently, Odin left her behind and headed back on his own, again. Nevertheless, it really got to the breaking point that the Valkyrie was right now rambling while bawled her eyes out. Virgil couldn't help but feel sorry for her as he then crouched down beside her and land a hand on her shoulder with comfort.
"Hey, there's no need to cry, Rossweisse." Virgil assures her, earned her attention. "Yeah, Odin is a dirty old geezer and a jerk, especially for just abandoning you like that, but you what? Screw that old bastard."
She then stared at him with a mix of surprise and confusion as he then smiled.
"Personally, I think it's his loss." Virgil told her. "You're a young genius who can herself well in the fight, you've got talent with magic, and I'll admit, you're cute too. If that old fart couldn't see how great person you are, then he's much dumber than he looks. I'm sure something will work out for you there. Besides, you've got me and everyone here who are willing to help you."
Rossweisse then blushed as she then latch onto the white-haired l'Cie in a thankful hug.
"I'm glad to hear that...Thank you, all of you." Rossweisse thanked them.
Kuroka had an unamused pout while she observed, but decided to cut her some slack, only once.
Then, Rias have given her papers as she spoke.
"There you go." Rias said with a smile. "It's a summary of the benefits package for servants of the Gremory Household."
"No way...The insurance premium is so cheap." Rossweisse gasped in shock. And term life policy mumbo-jumbo!? Valhalla never offered a dental or pay vacation days!?"
"I know." Rias agrees.
"If Rias ever needed work, she do really well as an insurance rep." Issei said with a small smile.
"She's actually buying a Valkyrie on a cheap." Kiba added.
"And the Devils whispers were woven with temptation. I can learn a lot from her." Xenovia said with a smirk, leaving Irina and Akeno chuckle of that remark.
"So what do you think? Sign up with Team Gremory for the big win." Rias offered, extends a Rook piece. "The Underworld will be glad to have you."
"You're really gonna make her one of your Evil Pieces?" Irina questions curiously.
"That's a pretty unusual choice, isn't it?" Issei asks surprisingly.
"Not in this case." Akeno answered. "Right now, Rias and I are the only wizard-type spellcasters our squad has on the roster."
"She compliments out style." Koneko said with blank expression.
"I think Koneko is right." Issei agrees.
"A power like yours would be best utilized a long-range attacks, I'm thinking artillery support." Rias told her, leaving Rossweisse grabbing the Rook piece.
She then look at the Rook piece for a few seconds as she then spoke.
"Perhaps the Norms themselves spun a thread of fate that led me to your house ever since our first meeting in the Underworld, things just seemed right." Rossweisse said with a smile as she then accepts the Rook piece.
Rossweisse is now the Reincarnated Devil and became apart of Rias Peerage.
"Due to the Gremory family's record of financial solvency and the top-tier health insurance and patching plans, I feel like I finally have a secure future now that I become a Devil in your service." Rossweisse said with a smile. "Everyone, I look forward to our joyous days of working together."
"And so, Rossweisse is part of our crew, she's officially our second Rook and our newest member of Gremory Team." Rias announced.
"I don't know, the whole thing seem more casual." Tosca said.
"I prefer them short and sweet." Xenovia stated. "It was the same for me as well."
'This is a dream come true, you can take your crummy job and shove it you prune-faced old pervert.' Rossweisse mentally thought with a smirk.
"Now all of your pieces are in place, Gremory." Azazel said, sitting on the chair.
"Azazel!?" Issei exclaims with shock.
"What are you doing here?" Virgil questions.
"You're sitting on my chair without asking my permission again." Rias told him.
"You've got a full-squad, which means from here on out, you'll face any challenges head on." Azazel told her, earned a nod from her. 'I see that glint in your eyes. It was a lot of trouble, but in the end, I guess it was worth it.'
"Oh that's right, Virgil." Azazel called him, earned his attention. "We've got that song for you since the world TV has every ounce of information and they got something for you."
"What!?" Virgil shouts in shock. "Don't tell me that it was something like Issei's?"
"Hey!?" Issei shouts, glaring at him.
"Nope, it's different." Azazel shook his head. "After that situation Rias and Lightning have told us about, we figured that you'll be facing Bhunivelze in the future. So, we decided to put a little something."
With that, they were watching the screen that was about Virgil and his accomplishments along with Lightning and the others that went on a long adventure to save Serah and fight against Orphan. Also, they placed a song which it left them stunned.
I wake in the morning, tired of sleeping
Get in the shower, and make my bed alone
I put on my makeup, talk into the mirror
Ready for a new day, without you
And I walk steady on my feet
I talk, my voice obeys me
I go out at night, sleep without the lights
And I do all the things I have to
Keepin' you off my mind
But when I think I'll be alright
I am always wrong, cause
My hands don't wanna start again
My hands, no they don't wanna understand
My hands, they just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
My hands, they only agree to hold your hands
And they don't wanna be without your hands
And they will not let me go
No they will not let me go
I talk about you now
And go a day without crying
I go out with my friends now
I stay home all alone
And I don't see you everywhere
And I can say your name easily
I laugh a bit louder, without you
And I see different shades now
I'm almost, never, afraid now
But when I think I'll be okay
I am always wrong, cause
My hands don't wanna start again
My hands, no they don't wanna understand
My hands, they just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
My hands, they only agree to hold your hands
No they don't wanna be without your hands
And they will not let me go
No they will not let me go
Sometimes I'll wake
I see them reaching without you
Quietly break whatever shields I spent so long building up
I cannot fake, cause when they cry I'm unspoken
They miss holding my baby
My hands (My hands)
No they don't wanna understand
They just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
My hands, your hands, they don't wanna be without your hands
No they will not let me go
No they will not let me go
My hands, don't wanna start again
My hands, no they don't wanna understand
My hands, they just shake and try to break whatever peace I may find
My hands, they only agree to hold your hands
No they don't wanna be without your hands
And they will not let me go
No they will not let me go
No, no, no they will not let me go
Mmm
When the show and the song have ended, Rias, her Peerage, Kuroka, two Fallen Angels, Irina, and Tosca were touched in their hearts as Issei then bawled his eyes out, felt touched along with Irina, Mittelt, and Gasper. Everyone knew that Lightning and the others have been dealing hardships since they fought for what they believe and fight to save Serah while completed their Focus. Virgil couldn't help but smile at the show which he would never forget after Lightning, Snow, Hope, and Sazh have told him about their adventure.
Asia then embraced the white-haired l'Cie with a heart-warming hug along with Koneko as they began to shed tears of joy. Kuroka then shed tears which soon whenever she and Virgil have children, she would tell her kids the story about him and the Six Heroes of Gran Pulse.
Asia then kissed him on the lips which she really loved him with all her heart as Koneko did the same, leaving Kuroka shock with surprised expression, but smiled.
Kiba and Tosca then hold their hands while shedding tears since they won't forget of that song.
With that, everyone will never forget about that song, the achievements that Virgil, and the Six Heroes of Gran Pulse have accomplished which it was also reminder that Virgil wasn't alone since he knew that they'll have his back as he got their backs. Whatever future holds for them and when Bhunivelze would ever come to destroy the two worlds, they'll be ready for him.
That's it for 38th chapter.
'When prayers turn into promises, not even fate can stand in their way' ~Oerba Yun Fang
'We held the light of hope in out hearts, and achieved the impossible. Now we live on, to greet a new dawn.' ~Oerba Dia Vanille
