Life 2. Vanishing Dragon

I, Haruka Sorami, look at the youth known as Tatsuya Shirogane, who is Sachiel's Queen and the White Dragon Emperor.

"White Dragon Emperor Tatsuya Shirogane… you finally come, I was waiting for you."

"Fallen Angel, as an Angel, I have the obligation to avoid killing unless absolutely necessary. For said reason, I'm giving you one chance: go away now or die."

His deep and manly voice only makes his speech more convincing.

"So you're quite cocky, huh. Well, the power of the Two Heavenly Dragons has always made humans drunk by power, and if you believe you can defeat a former Cadre of Grigori like me, you're going to regret it."

Satanael who doesn't retreat is determinated to defeat Tatsuya. The White Dragon Emperor, on his side-

"Well, I sorry you won't have a funeral, since no part of you is going to be left. [Balance Break]."

[Vanishing Dragon Balance Breaker]

After that, his body gets covered in a snow-white aura. Once the light fades away, he's covered on white armour. It looks identical to the one wielded by the Sin of Pride.

"[Divine Dividing]'s [Balance Breaker], [Scale Mail]. You probably knew it already, as you seem to be working with the Red Dragon Emperor, but I want you to know the name of the last thing you'll ever see."

I suddenly feel a shock wave, and when I look at Satanael, he barely blocked Tatsuya's punch by using his sword. That was fast… extremely fast.

[Divide]

When that weird sound appeared, Satanael tried to attack by using one of his wings, but Tatsuya plucks it off.

"The black wings symbolizing Fallen Angels… dirty people like you who has abandoned God's teachings don't deserve the piety of a true Angel like me."

[Divide]

After that sound, Tatsuya punches Satanael with his other hand, sending him flying.

"You better find a way to win soon, since otherwise this is going to be really boring."

[Divide]

"The Red Dragon Emperor whose power is to boost, and the White Dragon Emperor whose power is to divide. The Two Heavenly Dragons are beings Azazel-sama is obsessed about, so being able to see their power this closely is amazing."

Rito explains us the nature of Tatsuya's ability while pointing a card towards it.

Even after having his power halved many times, Satanael charges and slashes Tatsuya once again, but Tatsuya was able to evade them.

[Divide]

Satanael finally manages to slash Tatsuya, but his power has been drained to the point it doesn't deal much damage. Many slashes given by the Cadre of Grigori Satanael with the legendary Demonic Sword Arondight aren't hurting him.

[Divide]

Tatsuya punched Satanael one more time, dealing amazing damage. It's clear he has no chance of winning.

[Divide]

While being severely affected by the pain, Satanael looks at Sloth and yells.

"Sloth, help me!"

"… Fine."

Sloth launches a demonic energy ball towards Tatsuya. That ball shows great power, as expected from an Ultimate-class.

[Reflect]

Suddenly, the ball's direction changes, hitting Satanael… so reflecting attacks is also part of the powers of the White Dragon Emperor…

"Oh, don't think I forgot about keeping to half your power."

[Divide]

"Damn you!"

Satanael goes to slash Tatsuya one more time, but his attack gets blocked by just his bare hand.

[Divide]

Satanael tried to get away, but Tatsuya was holding with a strength that made it impossible to run away. Then, after he started oozing a dangerous aura, the White Dragon Emperor declared-

"You aren't an opponent by this point, so I'll just end with your suffering. Oh God, forgive me for killing this sinner, I pray so his soul can rest in peace."

[Venom]

A dense curse covered Satanael's body. As his body was covered by this clearly visible poison, he shouts in agony.

"Ahhhhh! Ahhhh! This power! It's the ultimate ability of the [Vanishing Dragon]!"

"You're correct on that; it's [Reduce], an ability to reduce any existence by cutting bit by bit their bodies. An extremely powerful and hard to master technique, the only one who can survive it is the [Welsh Dragon]."

Satanael's body started to writhe, shouting in extreme agony while blood comes out of his body. However, before dying, he left some words behind.

"Maybe this is the end for me…! But! The Seven Sins are going to keep with our goal…! The goal to reach the rule of the actual strongest Devil…! The one who is also a Red Dragon….! The only being that can fight against the strongest…! Against YHWH…"

His body disintegrated after saying that. That was the end for that traitor Cadre.

Actually, my head hurt when he said that last word. I look around, and everyone is the same as me. I'm sure I have heard it before, but my head only hurts even harder when I try to remember.

"So that name actually came out here…"

Sachiel, who is seriously hurt, says that. Jin looks at him and asks.

"That last word… that name, what was it?"

"There are ten beings that are known as the strongest existences. They are, ordered from the weakest to the second strongest: Lucifer, Ormuz, Amatsu-Mikaboshi, Osiris, Lugh, Thor, Hades, Indra and Shiva."

Yes, I have heard about the strongest existences. Aside from them, they're also many other beings who aren't counted by some reason or the other.

For example, the Maya Hero Twins because they're going to lose their powers in a few years, or Balor since he's sealed inside the [Longinus] [Aeon Balor], even the Two Heavenly Dragon are exceptions.

However, if we're talking about the strongest existence, then that has to be-

"The name he mentioned is the true name of the strongest existence, the God from the Bible."

Yes, despite the Christian faction has only one god, he's said to be the strongest out of them.

"However, he mentioned something about a being that can fight against him."

He mentioned something about the world being ruled by the actual strongest Devil. If he said "actual", it's clear he wasn't talking about Lucifer-sama.

"He said a Devil who is also a Red Dragon, did he?"

Rina asks that. He's right, that's what he mentioned about his pursed ruler.

"In that case, he can only be talking about-"

"Yes, it can only be him."

Ram's words were interrupted by Tenshi, who seems to be disturbed by the realization of their goal.

"If they want him to rule the world, then, no matter what, we have to stop them."

Rito says those words. Satanael was killed by the White Dragon Emperor, but the plan of the Seven Sins… is something that, if achieved, won't only put in danger the Underworld, but every mythological faction.

"We have to inform Lucifer-sama of this… by the way, weren't you fighting Sloth, Sachiel?"

Ham asks Sachiel, who seems to have forgotten that he was fighting against the Sin of Sloth.

"I was, but that Devil felt asleep before [Reduce] was activated."

He points towards Sloth, who is indeed sleeping, but also covered by the barrier of [Counter], so no one can attack him.

"Hey, skull face, wake up! Your friend is dead!"

Mint yells that, waking up Sloth.

"… Oh, what a shame. Pride is going to be mad."

Just leaving those words behind, the Sin of Sloth teleported away.

"And what are you going to do with that sword?"

Tatsuya asks about Arondight, the sword that was left behind by Satanael. Ram's answer was something shocking to me.

"Haruka, I think you should take it."

"Me? Seriously? To own a legendary sword…"

I go towards the sword and take it. I can that feel the aura on it, however, is changing. It doesn't feel like the same aura from before. It feels like something that can deal me an extreme damage if wanted.

"That aura… it is a Holy Sword."

The Holy Sword wielder of our group, María, says that. So the sword changed from Demonic to Holy…?

"Of course! I read that Arondight was a Holy Sword, however, maybe Lancelot's fall from grace made it turn into a Demonic Sword, and stayed that way thanks to being wielded by a Fallen Angel. However, now that a believer like Haruka took it, it returned to its original Holy nature!"

Rito says something with little to no sense, but since no of us can think of any better explanation for it, we just accept it.

"Well, at least I'm happy I can be useful again."

Yes, with this Holy Sword, I'll be able to be useful again, maybe even more useful than ever.

"Tatsuya, I hope you don't mind, but we want you to meet with Lucifer-sama."

"I don't mind, but just to make it clear, I won't work for the leader of the Devils."

"Don't worry about that, just come with us."

After Ram tells that to Tatsuya, the White Dragon Emperor decided to come with us.

"Itsuka, go with him, make sure this isn't a trap."

Stiff Sachiel says that. So Tenshi is going to be with us for a little while.

"We should head to Mikano's house first; she's really tired after using her [Sacred Gear] to seal the light powers of a Cadre of Grigori. We'll go with Lucifer-sama after that."

Mint tells us that while helping Mikano to stand up. I doubt any of us would oppose

Thus, the Phenex peerage, alongside Tenshi and Tatsuya, headed to Mikano's house.

Welsh Dragon

I, the Sin of Wrath, look at an unbelievable view. A monster created with Beliaruin's spell is burning to death, to the point not even his soul remains.

"Haha! I did it! I finally mastered Blazing Inferno of Scorching Flames! With this power, I don't need Satanael; I can kill Lucifer-ossan on my own!"

"However, the White Dragon Emperor won't be affected by it-"

"I don't care! I can kill him with my own demonic power if I want to!"

Pride… is losing himself. The more powerful he becomes, the less sane he is.

"I'm so happy I'll forgive Sloth for failing his mission. Now then, everything is ready. Once Lucifer-ossan's stupid tournament starts its final match, we're launching Operation John."

Operation John. That's the name we gave to our biggest move. However, launching it at this moment-

"But, isn't it a bit too early-"

"Shut up, Wrath! If you oppose me, I'll kill you too! I'll kill everyone who opposes me!"

Seeing my childhood friend being reduced to this… I can't stand it, but I won't put my life on danger for opposing him.

"The Devil who is also a Red Dragon… the perfect reign is about to start."

Pride says those words filled with killing intent. The six Seven Sins nod, while Lavender flies close to him.

"All hail the true king!"

As we're determinated to return things to their natural order, Pride breaks into an evil laughter.

Boss x Boss

I, Azazel, looked at the one in front of us. Black hair and blue eyes, this youth is the wielder of the [Longinus] [Divine Dividing], the White Dragon Emperor Tatsuya Shirogane.

"I didn't imagine you would bring him the very same day we asked for him…"

"These kids are pretty amazing, right Azazel?"

"You're right, Lucifer-kun, there's a reason they're your protégés."

Ram, alongside her peerage and an Angel named Tenshi Itsuka, brought this key for our fight against the Seven Sins to Lucifer-kun's office.

"So you want me to fight against the Red Dragon Emperor?"

"I know it doesn't sound convincing to an Angel if it is coming from the leader of the Devils, but-"

"I'll do it."

He answers like that before Lucifer-kun can finish his sentence!

"He's my fated rival, so I have to fight him at any cost."

[Well said; your fate is to defeat Ddraig's wielder or to die trying.]

Albion explains the fate of the wielders of the Two Heavenly Dragons. After watching these two repeating this process over and over again for centuries, you get used to hear this speech.

"I also want to fight if Tatsuya-san is doing it."

Tenshi also declare his desire to fight alongside Tatsuya. Going by Lucifer-kun's smile, his answer is clear.

"Sure, you two are now members of [Team Morning Star]. Lucifuge, please come here."

After saying that, Lucifuge-kun enters the room. Rito is shocked to see him; after all, he's a really important and famous Devil as Lucifer-kun's Queen.

"What do you want me to do, Lucifer-san?"

"Enlist these two on the team. By the way, now that you're here, have they found Beliaruin?"

Yeah, not only the Seven Sins, but Beliaruin is also an extremely dangerous enemy to take care of.

"Neither Nebiros nor Caspar have been able to find any trace of them."

So neither the Magician Lucifer-kun made a pact with, Caspar Valeribe, nor his Bishop, Nebiros, haven't been able to find them. Just where are they hiding?

"What a shame. Well, we'll focus on the sins for the moment, you can go out now."

With those simple words, Lucifuge-kun left the room.

Just as Ram was about to leave, Lucfier-kun said one last thing.

"Remember Ram; if what you said about Pride's goal is true, then we have to stop them by any means. By the way, good luck in your battle with Silverage, Rito."

After saying that, they left us alone.

"Do you think Rito can win?"

"No, Silverage with [Balance Breaker] is above the average Ultimate-class Devil. If he activated [Breakdown the Beast], then maybe he'll go up to [Great Satan]-class level…"

Lucifer-kun just smiles after I say that.

"I assumed you'll say that. I cannot wait to see his growth."

As both he and I think about Silverage future, we look outside the window to see the sun setting.