Welcome to the next chapter of the Twin Dragons. Now, before starting the story its times to answer some reviews:
Hellspam: Thanks. I tried to make it a bit more suspenseful for this chapter, he will have to play his cards right against him. You can't really blame her, most people in the Khaos Brigade don't talk to her aside from Vali.
Ryujomaru15: Thanks. I'm happy that you enjoy the fights and conversation.
ImperialPrussia: Thanks. That wasn't really a typo, their names are just that similar to one another and she actually was there with him. And I will.
Imperial-samaB: Yep.
Ancient Sith Tulak Hord: Thank, I don't think that I will add Serafall to anyone's harem. I have never played Darksiders, but I do have an idea of what to do with Kazuki in terms of future training. I thought that Le Fay counted as a loli.
Glasses Writer: Thanks.
Paster Hokage: Why would he fall?
greenhagenj643: I know a battle between to Juggernaut Drives will be a sight to behold. It sounds like an interesting idea to have both Karlamine and Xuelan fight over who gets to ask him out (or even both of the Knights of Raiser Phenex having a thing for Kazuki). I think that it's too late to try and add Ravel unless everyone wants me to redo the story.
The Great Red
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Everyone stared in shock by Issei who had just awakened something forbidden from within the Mid-Tier Longinus he possesses. The miniature dragon that as Issei releasing a blood-red aura that blew away his surroundings causing the ground around him to crack and fracture. Those who were inside of the room stared at Issei in shock even Shalba was stunned by the kind of pressure that Issei was giving off at the moment.
"Gugyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
He let out a monstrous roar as he rushed at Shalba while standing on his four limbs like the dragon that he had become even cutting through the wind. He moved at such a speed that even Kiba who is known for his god-speed was unable to keep up with him.
"Nggggggggh!"
Before even Shalba could react, he let out a cry of anguish as the monstrous Issei gnawed on his entire shoulder causing his blood to fly out into the air. For those who were on the ground, they could hear the sound of the maou-descendant's flesh being torn apart and sending a cold chill down all of their spines.
"Damn you!"
Shalba gathered an orb of light in his hand using the device placed on his right arm and attempted to fire it off at Issei. As is responding to this situation, but from of the green jewel embedded in its armor a dragon arm covered in red scales came out and stopped Shalba's arm. One of the others on his wings, a blade came out and sliced off his right arm.
"Guu!"
Shalba shouted in pain with more of his blood dripping onto the ground as Issei threw him towards the wall on the other end of the room causing the wall to crack due to the force. Following onto the ground was his severed arm.
"Gegogyuuga-gyhugohaaa! Guooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"
Issei lost the ability to speak at all of the jewels started to shine with a blood-red light. No one in the room could move a single inch due to the amount of pressure and killing intent that was rolling off his entire body. Shalba who was thrown into the wall stood back up using his last remaining arm, he was still onto his misguided pride as a descendant of the original Beelzebub.
"Don't screw around with me!"
Using the Light Device strapped to his other arm, Shalba began gathering a massive level of light and aimed it as Issei. Despite his appearance, Issei was still a reincarnated devil so he was still weak to the effects of light. But, as this light attack was launched towards him, however―
[Reflect!]
Before the light attack could even reach him, a widescreen of blue light appeared in front of Issei and causing the light attack to be sent back towards Shalba. As a result of his injuries, he could react in time to dodge his attack causing him to be attacked by the light attack instead. Everyone knew that there was only one person who could have used this technique. They directed their attention towards Kazuki who entered the room without his scale mail armor on anymore.
"Kazuki-kun!"
"…Onii-sama?"
"The Hakuryuukou?! How many times do you damn dragons have to stand in my way?!"
Instead of charging up a light attack, Shalba gathered an enormous amount of demonic-power so that he could launch towards Issei. Though, once it was launched in his direction, however―
SLIDE!
Just as the block of demonic-power was launched towards him, Issei flapped both his wings causing the attack to change its direction. It was sent into a wall destroying it on contact. Kazuki marveled at the sheer physical power that it could cause in order to accomplish that task. Before he could say anything, the helm of the armor, a red beam was fired towards Shalba blowing off his remaining arm leaving him with none. It didn't stop there and caused a horizontal line to be curved upwards in the shrine they were in.
"Nuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
Issei let out a massive roar while covering himself in a massive amount of red-colored dragon aura that started to form a massive crater under his feet.
"Y-You Monster! A-Are you telling me this is the 'Juggernaut-Drive'!? This is no joke! M-My power should have been raised to that of the Former Maou-Beelzebub due to Ophis' snake! Has he truly surpassed the Boosted Gear's specs recorded in the data!"
Shalba's expression turned into that of fear at the power being unleashed by Issei. He wasn't alone, Rias' eyes opened wide at the power being released by him along with everyone else who stared at him in fear. They knew that this wasn't the Issei that they knew anymore, but the being in front of them was the true form of the Sekiryuutei. The red dragon before them changed his stance.
SLIDE!
A sound had come from the part of the armor's chest and armor, and something looked like a launcher had come out. After the silent vibration, the red aura started to gather within the launcher that started to grow larger and larger. His wings spread outwards to the side with the same color being spread out in the area.
"Kuh! I can't die in a place like this!"
Shalba attempted to leave the area using a teleportation magic-circle using his remaining leg, but it had stopped after a certain glow had shined in his eyes. It wasn't due to him losing strength, but due to being stopped in time. This was the ability of Gasper's Forbidden Balor View. Seeing this caused those inside of the room to stare at Issei in shock about what he did.
"Nii-san stopped him," Kazuki thought to himself as he noticed the look of shock that shown on the face of Shalba. "The Boosted Gear shouldn't even have the same ability as Forbidden Balor View."
"…You stopped it?! My leg?!"
[Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost!]
Sensing the massive amount of power that continued to grow larger and larger by the second, after he sensed the full power being released by Issei. Kazuki had glanced towards everyone else who were all still stunned by fear and ran towards them.
"What're you guys doing…run?!"
Kazuki's shout caught their attention freeing them from their shocked state. He quickly looked and noticed that Xenovia injured due to the attack from Shalba.
"Akeno can you assist Xenovia?!"
"Y-Yes!"
Akeno listened to Kazuki's demand and assisted Xenovia lending the bluenette her shoulder, then she proceeded to lead her outside the shrine. Without needing to be told anything else, Koneko had picked up Gasper who was the physically weakest member of their group and followed after them out of the shrine.
Kazuki glanced towards Konoka and picked her up princess-style without any warning in order to make sure that she got out of there safe. The one who remained stump was Rias who continued to look towards her cherished pawn.
"Ise…I…."
"My apologies!"
Just like Kazuki, without warning, Kiba picked up Rias and let her outside of the shrine along with the others who left beforehand. As they were leaving, Issei finally finished charging up the ultimate attack that was still aimed at the stopped Shalba.
[Longinus Smasher!]
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
"I-Impossible…! I, the true successor of the True-Maou…! I still haven't made a fool out of Vali yet…Beelzebub is greater than Lucifer! Curses! A mere dragon! Red dragon! White dragoooon!"
That was the last thing heard from Shalba as he was engulfed by the massive amount of red aura that was unleashed by Issei. The power from this Longinus Smasher caused destroyed whatever remained of the shrine to be completely obliterated leaving nothing but ruins.
"…I see. So that's what happened."
After leaving from the shrine, everyone found shelter on a faraway mountain further away from the shrine. Kazuki had formed a barrier that defended them from the stray blasts being launched by the out of control Issei. He was also informed of what had happened beforehand about Asia and about what happened with Diodora Astaroth.
All of them also took note of the cracks started to appear in this makeshift dimension created by the Dimension Lost. After finding a safe place, Konoka started to treat the injuries that a number of them had sustained using her healing magic. The only thing that remained was Issei who stood in what remained of the ruined shrine continuing to fire off blast after blast out into the air.
"Oooooooooooooooooo…."
"Kazuki what do we do to snap Issei out of this?"
"From what I can tell, the level of despair that he felt after seeing Asia disappear caused his own Juggernaut Drive to be activated in the first place. I'm sorry to say, but I have no idea how to get him out of this. But, I can…."
Just as he was about to speak, Kazuki sensed a familiar presence coming from behind them.
"Looks like you guys are in trouble, huh?"
Just as that familiar voice had appeared on the scene, there was a tear that formed in the space that was behind them. Those who came out first from the tear was Vali, the second was Bikou dressed in ancient Chinese armor, and the third was the holy king sword wielder Arthur. Seeing them there, most of them started to get into a stance to fight. Though, Vali showed no interest in fighting them.
"I have no will to fight. I just came to observe. Sekiryuutei's Juggernaut Drive that is. But by looking at it, it seems like he went through an incomplete Juggernaut Drive. You are lucky that Juggernaut Drive occurred within this specially-made battlefield. If this had happened in the human world, the urban areas and its surroundings might have vanished."
Hearing that explanation from him, Rias had asked Vali.
"…this form, is he able to revert to it?"
"Since it isn't a complete Juggernaut Drive there would be a case where Hyoudou Issei should be able to revert back to normal, but there will also be a case where he remains like this, trimming his life and die. Either way, staying like this for long would put Hyoudou Issei's life in danger."
Bikou, who Kazuki still didn't like or even enjoy being around, then walked towards them carrying someone in his hands. It was a familiar golden blonde-haired young woman covered in the jacket that had come from Arthur.
"Here, she is part of your guys' group, right? This healing sister."
Seeing who was in his arms, everyone's eyes widened and tears started to form in the corner of their eyes. It was indeed their Asia.
"Asia-chan!" "Asia!"
Everyone had called out her name in delight after seeing that their precious friend was still alive, Rias took her from Bikou's hand and checked on her condition. Once she noticed that Asia was, in fact, alright she informed everyone else of her condition.
"She's breathing!"
"But why…."
"We were investigating the dimensional gap around here by chance. Then this little lady came flying into the dimensional gap. Vali said he recognized her, so we brought her here. She was lucky. If we weren't there by luck, this girl would have been exposed to "nothingness" and would have soon perished."
Hearing the lengths that they went through though it was accidental, Kazuki turned towards them with a small smile forming on his face.
"Thanks, Arthur. Vali." Kazuki, then glanced at Bikou who stared at him with his patronizing smile. "…Bikou."
Kazuki thanked them even Bikou, which Arthur returned with a kind smile and Vali returned with a wave of his hands. Xenovia who was happy to see that her best friend safe and sound back with them had taken her within her arms and started to cry tears of joy.
"Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"
"What's left now is Issei."
Rias turned towards Issei who had continued to let out a roar. Since he transformed due to Asia "dying" in front of their eyes, Rias came to the conclusion that she should be able to revert back if he knew that she was safe.
"Is he able to revert to himself if we tell him about Asia's safety?"
"It's dangerous. You will die. Though I won't stop you from doing it."
After hearing Vali's warning, Rias had turned towards Issei and spread out her bat-like wings come out from her back, but was stopped by Kazuki who held out his hand in front of her.
"I wouldn't recommend that the way he is now," Kazuki said in a tone that caused Rias to glanced at him with her emotions started to overcome her. "Even if it's you, he'll tear you apart Rias."
"Then what do you expect us to do?! Just wait here and watch him die?!"
"Of course that's now what I'm saying." Kazuki had countered before he started to check out on the level of power that he had left and nodded his head in agreement. "There's really not much that we can do as long as he keeps releasing power like that. The problem with the Juggernaut Drive is that the power will go on burning away his life-force. So, all that I need to bring down his power a bit before we can do anything."
"…with the power of the Hakuryuukou can you do it?"
Koneko asked him after approaching him, with a worried look on her face. Though Koneko was still worried about Issei's current condition, she didn't want Kazuki to get hurt either. Seeing the look of worry that was on her face, he reached his hand out and started to pet her head comfortably letting a confident smile adorn his face.
"It's a younger brother's duty to give his older sibling a knock on the head if he starts acting like an idiot. Besides, if I can't do this much then I don't deserve to be the Hakuryuukou," he declared as he got in a stance to take off with his light wings. "You guys have a couple of minutes to figure out a way to bring him back to reality. I can't exactly use this for long."
[Vanishing Dragon Balance Breaker!]
"What do you mean," Rias questioned.
Without making a response to her question, Kazuki activated his balance breaker once again and he took off in the direction of his out of control older brother.
[Kazuki, what do you plan on doing?]
Albion questioned, but he already had an idea of what he was planning to do.
"I don't know what everyone else will have planned out, but I can at least bring his power down to a level that we can manage."
[You have to touch her opponent to make that happen in order to use Divine Dividing. And I don't recommend what you're thinking.]
"You know what they say," the yellow eyes on his helm let out a bright light as he stopped flying and rose his hands up towards the air. "An eye for an eye. A dragon for a dragon."
"I, who am about to awaken…"
Kazuki started to speak the first line of the curse-like chant.
{They are going to be blasted away!} {They are certainly going to be blasted away!}
Similar to his brother, the jewels on his armor started to unleash a bright light accompanied by all of the voices belonging to the previous Hakuryuukou that remained inside of his Longinus.
"Am the Heavenly Dragon who has taken the Principles of Supremacy from God…"
{The Dream will end!} {The Illusion will begin!}
"I envy the "Infinite" and I pursue the "Dream"…"
{Everything!} {Yes, give us everything!}
There was a bright light that was released from the body of Kazuki's scale mail armor that shined outwards illuminating the entire area. So much so that those who were close to him had to cover their eyes. What followed was an overwhelming power that was freed from his body. Seeing him do this caused Vali to let out a slight laugh.
"I shall become the White Dragon Emperor of Supremacy…"
[And I shall take you to the limits of White Paradise!]
[Juggernaut Drive!]
Just as the light had vanished from Kazuki's body, what appeared before their eyes was a massive white dragon with its wings of light spread outwards. It was a form similar yet different from Issei's out of control state. This was the Juggernaut Drive belonging to the Divine Dividing. Kazuki could practically feel the enormous power of the Juggernaut Drive, but he knew that his magic-reserves wouldn't be able to hold out.
Issei's eyes gleamed with a bright green light almost as if he stared at his brand new pray. The helm had opened its mouth again and fired off a massive laser in his direction. Seeing this attack being launched in his direction, Kazuki crossed both his arms and defended against the attack launched at him, but he continued towards Issei go through the laser that he fired at him.
Once the attack was stopped, Issei flapped both his wings generating a burst of wind and charged at his brother at high-speeds. Both their clawed hands interlocked with one another, the pressure of their attacks caused the atmosphere and causing the ground to break under them due to this single clash. Their battle of power continued on as they zipped into the air creating streams of red/white light in the air.
"I just can't believe it…." Kazuki mumbled to himself, before bearing his fangs proceeded to sink them into Issei breaking off parts of his armor. "I just can't believe someone as unbearably stubborn as you fell into something like that!"
[Divide! Divide! Divide!]
"Dividing" more of Issei's wild power, while increasing his own, from the helm of his armor, Kazuki fired off a powerful pure white laser towards his brother. Once impact, he created an explosion that sent Issei staggering backward, but he stopped and let out a monstrous roar.
[Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost!]
"No you don't!"
Kazuki shouted activating his sacred gear ability.
[Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide!]
Both brothers continued to utilize their sacred gear's abilities with reckless abandon; one as a result of the older twin's own anger, and the younger twin's own desire to keep his brother from killing himself.
"I figured that Kazuki would be able to unlock Divine Dividing's Juggernaut Drive," Vali said as if he were enjoying the scene that was playing out in front of him. "Though, it appears as if he won't be able to sustain it for that long."
As Vali was enjoying the scene that was playing in front of him, both Akeno and Koneko had walked in front of him with a pleading look in their eyes.
"I know we are not in a position to ask, but please. Please help us save him," Akeno had begged not wanting either Issei or Kazuki to be hurt because of the Juggernaut Drive. "If it's you, the Maouryuukou, can you not fulfill the role to bring back his consciousness?"
"…Please," Koneko who normally never shows her emotions was in a state almost near panic "We will also help using our full strength, so please let us borrow your power to bring him back…."
Though most of them would have thought that Vali was going to decline their pleas, however, that isn't what happened.
"Yeah. It would work if there is something which will stimulate his heart…."
"Wouldn't it be okay if we just show him Oppai?"
Hearing the word "Oppai" was the first conclusion a number of them had already come up with, but none of them wanted to say it out loud.
"Not if he's in that form. What always calmed down a dragon was a song….. We don't have such a thing, and a song for the Sekiryuutei and Hakuryuukou doesn't exist."
"There is!"
Another familiar voice came into the scene. Once they looked up, they noticed that it was Irina who had her pair of angel wings spread outwards. When she landed on the ground, she let out a bit of a tired sigh, but soon regained her energy.
"Haa, I finally arrived. Wait, that's Ise-kun and Kazu-chan," Irina questioned as she saw the white and red dragon wrestling against one another. "I heard it from Michael-sama and Azazel-sama, but such a serious thing was actually happening!"
Almost in an instant, Irina went from both shocked then returned to her high spirits. Xenovia who saw her friend and former partner in front of her and question with a curious look.
"Irina, why are you here?"
Hearing her question, Irina showed them a holographic projector, this was a device used a lot by the devils of the Underworld.
"The fact that Ise-kun went into a dangerous form is already known by the VIP's who are in the observation room and in this field. So they thought leaving it like this isn't a good idea, Maou Lucifer-sama and Azazel-sama made me carry this secret weapon! By the way, the one who teleported me here is Odin-sama! He sure is amazing! The God of the North! And he has a huge beard!"
Her high-spirits was enough to break through the dangerous chilling atmosphere that covered the area. Rias who wanted to save Issei no matter what walked towards Irina and took the device into her hands and stared at it hesitantly.
"I don't actually get it, but if it is something prepared by Onii-sama and Azazel, then we can depend on its effect."
Rias took a deep breath and then pressed the button. A huge holographic vision had appeared in the skies above their heads. Seeing this caused both Issei and Kazuki to glance towards their side to see what was going on. Appearing on the screen was Issei equipped in his balance breaker armor.
[Oppai Dragon! Now starting!]
Gathering around him were a number of children who seemed to be both happy and excited.
[Oppai!]
The children around him said out loud in happy voices. Together Issei and the children all started to dance to the tone of a song beginning to play. Soon enough letters started to appear in the skies in demonic-letters; it was the title of the song and the lyrics. Seeing the reading everyone there eyes had widened in shock.
[The Song of the Oppai Dragon]
Lyrics: Azazel
Composer: Sirzechs Lucifer
Choreography: Serafall Leviathan
There is a breast-loving Dragon living on the edge of a certain country
The Dragon goes for a walk when the weather is good
DRAGON DRAGON OPPAI DRAGON
GROPE-GROPE SUCK-SUCK PAFU-PAFU
There are so many types of breasts
But he likes the big ones the best
The Oppai Dragon also flies today
In an edge of a certain town, the Oppai Dragon was laughing
Even on a stormy day, the Oppai Dragon becomes happy by pressing breasts
DRAGON DRAGON OPPAI DRAGON
CLICK-CLICK ZOOM-ZOOM IYAAAN
He has seen lots of breasts, but he likes big ones the best
The Oppai Dragon also pushes today
Everyone was dumbfounded by what they were listening to right now, so much so that none of them could even say anything. All of them who had an idea about it came to the conclusion that this was due to the television interview. Seeing what wrote this song they all questioned their sanity.
"…Uuu….oppai…."
Hearing that they actually a response out of him caused most of them to widen their eyes in shock, Rias cried after hearing him speak; while Kazuki, on the other hand, facepalmed himself using his clawed hands causing a slight shockwave to travel across the area. Kazuki felt as if he shouldn't be surprised about whatever crazy phenomenon that his brother causes whenever it concerns breasts.
"This. This is our rival Albion."
[….]
Albion remained silent, but Kazuki could have sworn that he heard cries coming from the heart of his partner.
"He responded!"
"…No," Koneko faced down with her ears drooping in depression as she felt her heart broken. "He actually responded to a song like this…."
"Shidou-san, can you play the music one more time!"
"Yes! Leave it to me!"
Irina played the song once again despite the silent pleas of Kazuki who was…disappointed.
There is a breast-loving Dragon living in the edge of a certain country
The Dragon goes for a walk when the weather is good
DRAGON DRAGON OPPAI DRAGON
GROPE-GROPE SUCK-SUCK PAFU-PAFU
There are so many types of breasts
But he likes the big ones the best
The Oppai Dragon also flies today
"Uuu….Oppai….. Grope…grope….. suck…..suck…."
Issei started to groan responding more to the song made by the two maou and his instructor.
In an edge of a certain town, the Oppai Dragon was laughing
Even on a stormy day, the Oppai Dragon becomes happy by pressing breasts
DRAGON DRAGON OPPAI DRAGON
CLICK-CLICK ZOOM-ZOOM IYAAAN
He has seen lots of breasts, but he likes big ones the best
The Oppai Dragon also pushes today
"…Z-Z-Zoom zoom…. Iyaan…push…."
Issei held his fingers out as if he were making a posture to find something with the clawed portions of his fingers vanishing. Seeing this, Kazuki flew up into the skies, releasing the form of his juggernaut drive going into basic scale mail armor and held his hand towards him.
[Divide! Divide! Divide!]
The sound of the Hakuryuukou echoed across the area along with the power that was coming from Issei started to diminish.
"Now, Rias! Your nipples are what he is looking for!"
"Eeeh!?"
Hearing Akeno's response caused Rias to stare at her Queen in shock with her face turning red.
"We couldn't approach because he was covered in a dangerous atmosphere. But it's a different story if Ise-kun started regaining his consciousness with the song!"
"B-But will Ise really revert back from [Juggernaut Drive] with my nipple…."
Rias glanced towards Vali for an answer but said silver-haired male looked away with what appears to be sweat dripping from his forehead. It was due to the song that caused him to not want to be involved with them much longer. Bikou who heard the song started to laugh out loud holding onto his stomach, while Arthur remained calm yet confused. Even Kazuki who returned over to their side using light-speed turned away from the scene.
"Okay."
Rias took a breath spreading her devil wings and headed for Issei, her precious pawn. Once she was in front of him, she started to undo the buttons on her uniform embarrassed about the scene and started to unhook her bra letting her large breasts out of their cages. The only insurance that Rias had was that no one could see them from her current angle.
"M-My…O-Oppai…," Issei spoke again with his fingers pressing against her breasts pushing her nipples as if they were a doorbell.
. munyu. Munyuuuuuu.
"Iyan."
Rias let out a soft cute noise as she felt Issei fingers pressing her nipples.
DRAGON DRAGON OPPAI DRAGON
CLICK-CLICK ZOOM-ZOOM IYAAAN
HE HAS SEEN LOTS OF BREASTS, BUT HE LIKES BIG ONES THE BEST
THE OPPAI DRAGON ALSO PUSHES TODAY
The next moment, Issei's armor vanished leaving his body lying on the ground unconscious due to the Juggernaut Drive. Vali who was standing next to Kazuki questioned with a serious face.
"…Are Rias Gremory's breasts like a control switch for Hyoudou Issei?"
"I-I don't even know anymore."
Kazuki answered in a tone as if he was giving up trying to understand his brother.
"Hmm. Huh? What's going on?"
Issei questioned out loud as he opened up his eyes, he looked at his hands noticing that he wasn't in balance breaker anymore. From what he could remember he had defeated Diodora Astaroth, then Shalba Beelzebub arrived and after that—
"Ise! Ise! Ise! My Ise!"
Once he woke up, Issei was immediately being hugged by his King, Rias Gremory. After he regained his senses, he realized that he alone. Standing around him were indeed his allies along with some of the members of the Vali Team. Turning his head he looked and noticed that Kazuki has some of his injuries behind dealt with by Konoka, while his other teammates started to arrive starting with Sieghart, Kiyoko, and Nagi.
"That should do it Kazu-kun. Your injuries should already be healed, but I can't do much about your loss of stamina or magic power."
"Thanks, Kono-chan."
Kazuki could still feel both the exhaustion sustained from his loss of magic-power and stamina due to the use of his Juggernaut Drive. From that display alone he could tell that he still had a long way to go before he could actually use it in a real fight; if he can do that, then he truly will become—
"If it's me then I can deal with his injuries," Kiyoko said in a low tone as she hugged Kazuki into her breasts wearing her normal stoic look. Seeing this caused Akeno, Irina, and Raynare to sent a not so happy glare in her direction. "I send a feeling of relief all across your body using Senjutsu and recover your stamina…slowly."
Kazuki felt as if that single line was a bit too erotic for the usual stoic youkai and felt as if it were due to her trying to mimic Akeno.
"Hey, guy," Yumi arrived with her angel wings spread and carrying Asuna who couldn't fly on her own without assistance but stopped after seeing Kiyoko hugging onto Kazuki. "Gah! Kiyoko-san let go of Kazuki-kun."
Seeing their leader in that state after using Juggernaut Drive, Asuna landed on the ground and she began to head in the direction of Kazuki. Once she made it in front of them, Asuna separated both of them, then started to check for any injuries that were left on Kazuki's body causing those around her to stare at her in confusion.
"Uh, Asuna-san. I already had my injuries dealt with by…," just as he was starting to inform her that he was alright, but stopped after Asuna placed on both his shoulders. Asuna only slightly pulled her head back causing Kazuki to stare at her in shock. "Huh? You're not actually—"
BANG!
Asuna slammed her forehead against his without enough for to send him crashing into the ground, even going as far as to be sent rolling backward. After seeing Asuna do that, everyone stared at her with a shocked look on their face.
"K-Kazuki-kun!"
"Onii-san!"
Both Raynare and Mittlet called out Kazuki as he lied on the ground with his arms and legs sprawled on the ground, while both his eyes were spiraling. Konoka went over to him to deal with his brand new injuries as everyone stared at Asuna in shock."
"Wow," Sieghart spoke in a surprised tone. "The ape just KO'd our leader!"
"Shut up!"
"Asuna-san what was that for?!"
"Shut up, Stupid Nagi," Asuna shouted out at Nagi causing him to back down at the same time that Kazuki started to come to. "He deserved it for doing something that he knew would have put him in that kind of state! Our so-called so leader knew that and let me headbutt him like that! If he has a problem with it, then he can say it himself!"
Kazuki stood back up with his hand placed on his forehead, he stared in the direction of Asuna with a slight smile on his face. He knew that Asuna may have come off as an incredibly blunt and harsh person, but he knew that she cared about others (that she actually liked), which is why Kazuki held no grudge for what she did.
"I got the message, Asuna-san."
"You see!"
"No need to sound all proud," Sieghart stated. "I find it brutish that a girl such as yourself could hit him with that much physical force."
"The hell was that?! Maybe, I'll knock you out next!"
"Asia!"
Seeing that Asia was alive, Issei smiled brightly rushing over towards the blonde bishoujo who was currently being hugged by Xenovia who was crying over the fact that her friend was alive. Before Issei was even able to reach her, Xenovia threw him over her shoulder using one hand sending him into the ground causing pain to transmit all over his body.
"Damn," Sieghart mumbled to himself. "First, Kazuki and now Issei. Both the Hakuryuukou and the Sekiryuutei were both manhandled by the woman with man strength."
"Sieghart!"
Asuna called forth her sword and slashed as Sieghart a number of times, but he dodged it easily and let out a hearty laugh while doing so.
"Asia!"
Xenovia hugs onto Asia. Oh my, she's crying like mad.
"Xe…Xenovia-san. What's wrong? I-It's hard to breathe…."
"Asia! Asia Asia Asia Asia Asia Asia! You and I will always be friends! Friends forever! And that's why please don't ever leave me again!"
Asia pats Xenovia on her head smiling gently like the saint that she was.
"…Yes. We will always be friends."
"I'm so glad."
Irina and Yumi smiled after seeing the friendship that the two of them had. Kazuki then walked in the direction of his brother and helped him back to his feet.
"Glad to see that you're alright, Nii-san."
"Sorry for causing you guys so much trouble."
"Hyoudou Issei. Looks like you are alright."
Vali turned towards him as he continued to stand in that same spot as if he were waiting for the arrival of someone or something.
"Yeah. Looks like I caused you trouble."
"Well, it may be alright at times. More than that, it's about time. Look up the sky."
Vali directed his attention forward at the same moment that Kazuki felt the hairs on his body stand as if either his instincts as a dragon or as a dragon slayer started to respond to something. Then—
Break! Break!
"That…."
"Look carefully, Hyoudou Issei. That is the one, I wanted to see."
Coming out from the hole was a massive true-red dragon measuring to be one-hundred-meters in length with a horn on its snout and two pairs of dragon wings. The majestic true-red dragon that swam through the skies of both this world and the Dimensional Gap. Everyone there stared at it enchanted by its appearance as it swam before them. It completely exceeded the size of the former Dragon King, Tannin.
"There are two dragons called 'Red Dragon'. One of them is the ancient dragon from Wales residing inside of you. The Welsh Dragon. The Sekiryuutei. Hakuryuukou also comes from the same origin and the same myth, but there is one more 'Red Dragon'. That's the Red-Dragon which is recorded in Revelation."
"The Book of Revelation," Kazuki mumbled as he stared at it flying through the skies.
"The True Red Dragon God Emperor. Apocalypse Dragon, the Great Red. It's the great dragon that is called 'True Dragon'. It chooses to live in the dimensional gap and swims there for eternity. Today, we came here to confirm 'that'. The field of Rating Game is inside a section in the dimensional gap by putting on a barrier. This time, Ophis' true aim was to confirm that. Shalba's plan was something which wasn't important to us."
"But why is it flying in a place like this?"
"No idea. There are lots of opinions about it…. That is Ophis' 'aim' and the 'target' I wish to defeat."
Kazuki finally realized the opponent that Ophis wanted to get rid of in order to return to her home, the Dimensional Gap. The strongest red dragon is also known as the True Dragon. It was something that would become the target and aim for other dragons including himself.
"The one I want to fight the most. The Apocalypse Dragon Great Red who is called DxD, Dragon of Dragons. I want to become the True Demon Dragon God Emperor. Though, there is someone who has a goal similar to my own. Right, Hyoudou Kazuki?"
Hearing what he said, Issei turned towards his brother who continued to stare at Great Red as it swam through the skies.
"Is that true, Kazuki?"
"If there is a path such as that for the Red Dragon," Kazuki said with a confident smirk as he closed his fist tightly. "Then there would be a path for the White Dragon. It wouldn't look right if I who is the White Dragon doesn't try to reach that ultimate-class that a red dragon was able to achieve. That's why I want to become the True White Dragon God Emperor…that is my final goal as the Hakuryuukou."
Issei and everyone stared at Kazuki not knowing that he strove for such a path towards being the ultimate dragon. They knew that he desired to become the strongest vanishing dragon ever. Just as they were staring at Kazuki, the realized that a familiar black-haired bishoujo appeared right next to him out of nowhere dressed in gothic clothing.
"Great Red. It has been awhile."
"Who is that?!"
"Where did she come from?!"
Everyone was shocked by her sudden arrival.
"Who is that girl…? She wasn't there before."
Ophis," Vali said as he made a bitter smile. "She is the Ouroboros Dragon. She's also the leader of the Khaos Brigade."
A shocked look appeared on the faces of those who were still there, but they were more shocked about how Kazuki had no trouble standing next to her.
"Kazuki. It seems that you have unlocked Albion's seal."
"Yes," he nodded at Ophis' response, he then clenched his fist tightly with a confident smirk. "I plan on taking the Juggernaut Drive to even greater level, but I'll be doing that in my own way."
"Kazuki, my aim is Great Red." Hearing Kazuki's answer, Ophis lifted her hand in the posture of shooting a gun at Great Red. "I shall definitely get my hands on my silence. Then, I shall live there together with you, Kazuki."
[Eh?!]
Behind him there was a number of shocked looks that came from the faces of the Gremory Team and members of his Avalon Team were shocked by her sudden proposal. Even Kazuki was surprised by what she said to him.
"Ophis-san," Kazuki was confused about how she was acting at the moment as the black-haired girl had her near emotionless black eyes directed at him. "Where is this coming from?"
"I want to be with Kazuki always, I will make it so that you can survive in the Dimensional Gap," she spoke in a tone that Kazuki would have said sounded determined if it wasn't in her usual stoic tone, Ophis continued to stare directly at him with her black eyes. "I want Kazuki to always be with me, which is why I will do whatever it takes to make Kazuki happy and come with me to my side."
It felt odd having Ophis, the Ouroboros Dragon, the Dragon of Infinity saying that to him, but it also felt oddly accomplishing that she felt that way about him.
"Uuu," Raynare let out a pout of disappointment after seeing how close Ophis was getting to Kazuki. "Kazuki-kun if you're going to pick anyone, then can it at least be someone that we can actually deal with. I mean, seriously, a dragon god?!"
"Ufufu," Akeno laughed in her usual tone, but she sounded a bit disappointed. "It seems as if Kazuki-kun is gaining more woman. Arara, so many affairs…I'm feeling complicated. I'm even taking him away from his main girl."
"Huh," Raynare questioned in an angered tone. "What does that mean?!"
"Arara, Kazuki-kun promised we'd go on a date."
"Th-That's not fair! "
Raynare complained about slight tears running down the corners of her eyes, while Irina started to pout after hearing that he promised to take Akeno on a date.
"Muuu, Kazu-chan, why didn't you promise Akeno-san and not me?"
"You're cruel, Kazuki-kun."
Kazuki heard the comments from both Irina and Yumi feeling their stares practically stabbing into him from behind.
FLAP! DON!
Both Azazel and Tannin landed on the ground causing Issei to glance towards both of them with a happy look.
"Sensei, Old-man!"
"Oh, Ise. Looks like you are back to normal. I was scared of what would happen to you, but I knew that you will revert back to normal from Juggernaut Drive with that song and women's breasts. Looks like it wasn't a waste that I made the lyrics for that song."
Issei felt somewhat happy that song existed for him, but he felt somewhat horrible about it at the same time.
"By the way, the offer came from Sirzechs. That guy and Serafall were so eager in it that they composed the music and even made the choreography for it," Azazel said with a jovial smile on his face. "Hahahaha. To be expected from the breast loving Sekiryuutei! Oh, but it looks like something outrageous appeared while we were following Ophis."
"How nostalgic. Great-Red huh."
"Have you also fought him Tannin?"
Hearing Azazel's question, Tannin shook his head in disagreement.
"No, he didn't even pay attention to me."
Even Tannin, the former Dragon King once known as the Blazer Meteor Dragon an Ultimate-Class Devil, whose fire-breath could rival that of a meteorite couldn't get so much as a response from Great Red. Vali
"It's been a while, Azazel," Vali took notice of Azazel turned towards him with a smirk. "Did you defeat Creuserey Asmodeus?"
"Yea, but Kazuki was the one who took care of him. …If their leaders are taken down, then their henchman will run away. Looks like Shalba Beelzebub was taken care of by Ise in Juggernaut Drive."
Azazel then turned towards Ophis who was still with Kazuki.
"Ophis. The guys from the Old-Maou faction who were rampaging in each area either retreated or surrendered. In reality, the Old-Maou faction which was controlled by the descendants is now basically finished."
"Yes. That is also one of the conclusions."
Ophis didn't appear to care about one of the factions among the Khaos Brigade being crushed by them, not that it would hurt the Khaos Brigade by much.
"Among you guys, the group with power apart from Vali is the faction assembled by humans who are either the descendants of heroes or Sacred Gear possessors. I think they were called Hero-Faction right."
"Now, Ophis. Shall we fight?"
"I will go home."
Ophis said as she turned around away from them, seeing her beginning to run, Tannin opened both his wings outwards.
"Wait, Ophis!"
"Tannin. The Dragon Kings are gathering once again. This will turn interesting."
The air around Ophis started to vibrate until her body completely vanished from sight. Seeing that Ophis was gone, both Azazel and Tannin let out a sigh.
"We will also retreat."
Vali spoke, with Arthur opening up a tear in space using Caliburn.
"Hyoudou Issei. Hyoudou Kazuki. Do you want to defeat me?"
"…I do. But you are not the only one I want to surpass. I want to surpass Kiba, who is in the same group as me, and I also want to surpass my pal, Saji. There are so many things I want to surpass."
"There are a lot of things that I wish do. I wish to properly lead my team and gain a power that no one has ever seen before."
"Me too. There are those I want to defeat besides you. This is weird. Looks like the current Sekiryuutei and the current Hakuryuukou, even I, the Maouryuukou have both objectives and dreams more important than their destined fight. We three are weird dragons. But something like that might be good at times. But one day…."
Both Issei and held their fists out.
"Yeah, let's settle it. It will be a trouble if Buchou and Lucia-san's oppai were reduced to half."
"You can never let a moment like this remaining cool can you?"
"Like I thought, you are truly amusing. Get stronger, Hyoudou Issei."
The Welsh, Vanishing, and Abyss Dragon all butted fists with one another.
"See ya, Oppai Dragon! And also Switch Princess!"
Hearing that from Bikou causing Rias' anger and red aura to flare up incredibly, while her face also turned red from embarrassment.
"Kiba Yuuto-kun. Xenovia-san. Kiba Yumi-san."
Arthur called out all three of the sword wielder, then directed Caliburn toward them.
"I am the wielder of Holy-King Sword, Caliburn and the descendant of Arthur Pendragon. Call me Arthur. One day, let's have a battle of Holy Swords. Goodbye."
Saying their final goodbyes, the male members of the Vali Team left through the tear in space; seeing that everything was dealt with, Issei turned towards Asia who smiled back at him and he gently took her hand with his usual smirk.
"This time, let's go home for real Asia. To our home."
"Yes. I will go home to the house Otou-san and Okaa-san are waiting."
"Yea, let's―"
Just as he replied to Asia, Issei's consciousness started to fade and started to tumble forward as exhaustion overcame his entire body. Before he fell forward, Kazuki appeared in front of Issei stopping him from following down onto the ground.
"Ise-san!" "Ise!" "Ise-kun!"
Everyone started to speak their concerns for Issei but were stopped by Kazuki who held out his hand in a relieved look on his face.
"Don't worry guys, he's just unconsciousness," Kazuki replied, as he took notice of his older brother's breathing. "Juggernaut Drive used too much power and some of his life-force in order to activate. He just needs some time to rest."
Back at the renovated Hyoudou Residence, inside of Issei's bedroom, Kazuki sat down inside of the chair that was placed near his computer desk; dressed in clothing meant only for the sports festival back at Kuoh Academy with his even already being completed. He wasn't alone, inside of his room was the silver-haired maid of the Gremory Household and Queen of the Crimson Satan, the current Lucifer, Grayfia Lucifuge; joined by both hers and Sirzechs' crimson-haired child, Millicas Gremory.
"When do you think Ise-niisama is going to wake up Kazu-niisama?"
Though this is technically the first time that they've met, Millicas has gotten to know Kazuki a bit more; and since he was Issei's youngest twin, he felt wanted a similar to him. Hearing his question, Kazuki glanced towards his older brother with a confused look.
"Dunno, Millicas, but if he doesn't wake up, then—"
"H-Hmm…."
Just as Kazuki was about to say something, Issei started to open up his eyes and began looking around the room in wonder about what happened. He leaned up in his bed with a groggy and exhausted look on his face.
"You're awake."
Issei then turned towards Grayfia who smiled kindly at him, then his attention turned towards Millicas who smiled brightly at him.
"Ise-niisama has finally woken up, Okaa-sama!"
It didn't take, Kazuki long to realize that Millicas was Grayfia's son the moment, but she hadn't wanted to show it, while working as a maid at the moment.
"Millicas-sama, I have asked you not to call me that in front of people."
"Boo…. Yes."
Millicas pouted with a childish look on his face, causing Kazuki to snicker a bit after seeing the child's expression. Grayfia handed up a cup of water to Issei that lied down on his dresser, Issei thanked her and took a sip from the water quenching his thirst. As he was drinking the water, Grayfia started to activate a holographic device; the moment, that Issei was finished drinking his water, the 3D image of Sirzechs appeared wearing different clothing from his formal wear.
[Hey, Ise-kun. Looks like you are awake.]
"Ah, yes."
[Thank you very much for the incident earlier. Thanks to you and Rias' effort, we were able to settle things with the Old-Maou Faction for now.]
Issei was soon informed that he was unconscious for a couple of days after using Juggernaut Drive as a result of the burden that it put on his body.
[While you were sleeping, Azazel talked about a couple of things with Ddraig. The moment that you thought that you lost Asia Argento-san, your rage increased to the utmost level, which also released the sealed power.]
Issei realized that from Sirzechs word.
[That form allows you to attain the power which surpasses God and Maou temporally. But it reduces the life of the possessor considerably. It's better you don't turn into that form anymore. If you die, lots of people will be sad. Even my sister….]
"Yes. I understand."
Though Issei hadn't remembered what the form was life, Issei knew that he didn't want to use that form anymore; he didn't want to die as a result of it. He was even informed about the incident dealing with the Old-Maou Faction and even Vali declining the offer to lead their restatements. He was then informed about the incident deal with Diodora Astaroth along with the damage that he caused to the Astaroth Household and the critical response that were all directed at Ajuka Beelzebub.
[Right now, losing Ajuka Beelzebub who is the current Beelzebub will be fatal for the devils. He is a man talented in technological programming. He is also the one who created the basic theory of the Rating Games. Most of all, you can't find someone of his caliber.]
Sirzechs informed Issei that losing Ajuka would damage the Underworld as a whole far more than the incident that Diodora caused, then he was informed about Ophis' aim.
"Can I ask you one thing?"
[What is it?]
"Ophis…. The boss of Khaos Brigade's and their aim is to get rid of that giant dragon called Great Red, so she can return to the Dimensional Gap, correct? Then if we help her, won't she leave the terrorist group?"
[No, unfortunately, that will be very hard. Right now it is thought that all the dimensional gaps located in every part of the world are balanced because Great-Red resides in it. If Great Red was to be killed by Ophis or Vali, or if Ophis was to rule the dimensional gap we won't know what will happen to this world. Nothing would have happened if it was Ophis in the past, but the current Ophis stayed in this world too long so she has changed a lot from the first time she appeared.]
"There's also the problem of attacking a being that hasn't done anything to the Human World," Kazuki added in as he glanced towards his brother. "Along with the Issei of us even being able to do anything against Great Red. Ophis-san, a Dragon God who represents Infinity couldn't fight against him so I doubt that even we will be able to do anything without gathering member of the Khaos Brigade. There's something odd about her being the leader of the Khaos Brigade."
Kazuki continued to wonder about that fact, but he stopped himself for the moment as there was other matters to deal with.
[We need to reconsider about the Rating Games for young devils in the future as well. It will be too dangerous if they are all being interfered with by the terrorists.]
"Then it will be canceled?"
[We probably have to restart it. But there is a match which we want to see no matter what. The people who live in the Underworld and those from other factions are saying strongly that they want to see this certain match definitely.]
"A game between who and who?"
[The match between Rias and Sairaorg.]
Hearing Sirzechs speak about their next opponent caused his eyes to widen a bit out of shock as they were battling against the Strongest Youth someone that the current him couldn't fight him even with his armor.
[At the same time the match between Sitri vs Arch-Duke Agares is also desired strongly. …If we were to have the match played then it will be the matches of Power vs Power and Tactics vs Tactics.]
Sirzechs said in a tone that sounded as if he were enjoying the match-ups.
[Anyway, until the match makeup is decided, all the Young Devils are asked to be on standby.]
Since they still needed to deal with the Khaos Brigade, there were still the threat of attacks that all of them needed to be wary of.
[I'm coming up with a second song.] Sirzechs spoke in a tone that had his eyes practically sparkling at the mere mention of writing another song. [Ufufu, when I was a child I dreamed of becoming a musician. I'm happy that one of my dreams is fulfilled.]
Hearing his casually he was being, Grayfia let out a slight sigh, while Millicas continued to be his usual cheerful self.
[You are amazing.]
"M-Me….?"
[Yes. The audience group with the least number for the Rating Game is…. No, you can say that it is basically zero and that audience group is the children. For the children watching Rating Games among adult devils, it would be far from entertainment for them. The truth is the only game which is popular among children are the ones with reincarnated devils like Tannin, dragons, Monsters, Youkai and the match with those without human form. For the children, it would be like monster films with lots of impact.]
Hearing the praise that he received from Sirzechs caused Issei to scratch the side of his cheek, while laughing a bit sheepishly.
[In this future I don't mind if it's just during the game. If possible, I would like the children who will carry on the future of the next generation to see your fights.]
"So you are asking me to become the hero of the brats…," after getting a look from Kazuki, Issei had gained his wording. "I mean the children during the game?"
[Yes. But I won't force you. It is just my hope.]
Hearing those words from Sirzechs, Issei started to think about what happened when he went to the interview in the Underworld and when he heard the children cheering for him caused a feeling of elation to fill up his chest. The words that Tannin had told Issei about a harem being his final goal in life; he felt that becoming a hero for children wouldn't be so bad and that he will end up gaining a couple more wives.
"*Sigh* He's thinking about gaining a harem."
Kazuki mumbled to himself.
"Roger that, Sirzechs-sama! For the wives…. No, I will try hard for the kids! By the way, I can hear cheers from behind you. What's going on?"
[Ah, that's right. Today, it is the Kuoh Academy's school festival.] Hearing what Sirzechs said caused Issei to freeze up a bit. [I also came to see my little sister shine.]
Issei then started to panic about how late that he was going to be for his Three-Legged Race together with Asia.
"We thought this might happen."
"Lucina already set up a teleportation circle for you that will take you right to Kuoh Academy," Grayfia had informed him. "If you hurry now, you'll make it on time."
Secretly thanking Lucia, Issei went into his closet and he started to get dressed for the Sports Festival, then when he finally got dressed he went straight to the teleport circle that Lucia had prepared for him. Once he was gone, Grayfia pulled an envelope from her pocket and handed it towards Kazuki.
"Before we depart, Sirzechs-sama wanted me to hand this to you."
"Oh," Kazuki said as he took the envelope from Grayfia's hand. "What's in it?"
"He said it was a thank you for the engagement party."
"He still remembered that? I don't know what's inside, but since it's from the Maou-Lucifer, I'll gladly accept."
Opening up the envelope he looked inside and—
BANG! BANG!
The sound of blank gunshots could be heard shooting into the skies, then along came the loud announcements from the arbiter.
[It is the three-legged race. People participating, please line up at the starting point.]
Issei who had just arrived started after being teleported near the forested area so that no one would be able to see him and he started to run towards the school area.
[Now the three-legged race for the class match for the second year is about to start.]
"Ise! It will be faster from here!"
Issei ran and found that Rias pointed him towards a shortcut.
"Hyoudou! You are late! Hurry, go to Asia-san!"
"Yeah! Leave it to me!"
After hearing his encouragement from Saji, Issei continued to run forward.
[Now the Three-Legged Race for the class match for the second-years is about to start.]
"Asiaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
Issei eventually made it just as Asia was preparing to tie her legs with another male student since Issei was close to being late. The moment, Asia noticed Issei running towards her, a bright smile formed on her face.
"Ise-san!"
"Sorry," Issei apologized to the male student prepared to run to Asia. "I will run."
Smiling the male student patted him on his shoulder with an understanding smile on his face.
"Of course! Go and run with Asia-san!"
Seeing that Asia was with her real partner, the male student went over to join their class. Issei had quickly ducked down and started to tie their legs with one another using rope.
"Ise-san! You came for me!"
"Of course. I am Asia's Ise after all, you know? I will definitely come to Asia's need."
Asia began to cry after hearing what Issei said to her.
"It's the next race!"
The announcer gave the ready for the participants to get started the students getting into their starting position with their hands wrapped around one another.
BANG!
"Let's go! Asia!"
"Yes!"
Hearing the sound of the signal gun all the second-year students started to run forward with their partners, but with Issei and Asia showing the most teamwork.
""Ise/Ise-kun! Asia/Asia-chan! Get first place!""
"You can do it!"
Both Rias and Lucia spoke in sync, Akeno in the third-year group cheered for them; except for Kiyoko who simply waved in support.
"Ise-kun! Asia-san! You can aim for first place!"
"Ise! Asia! Goooooo!"
"Show everyone your teamwork!"
""Do your best both of you!""
Kiba, Xenovia, Irina, Kazuki (who had arrived using his Divine Dividing's light-speed flight) and Yumi cheered.
"Ise-senpai! Asia-senpai!"
"Please do your best!"
Both Gasper and Koneko cheered in high-spirits.
"I won't let you off the hook if you lose!"
"Just do your best both of you!"
"Got for it Ise-kun~"
Azazel, Nagi, and Kalawarner spoke from under the tent where the other teachers were sitting under.
"You came, Ise! I will record the part where you win!"
"Ise! Asia-chan! Do your best! Fight!"
"Do your best, Asia!"
Both Issei's and Kazuki's father and mother cheered for their children's victory.
"Go for the win!"
"Don't lose you pervert and Asia!"
"You're almost there!"
Even Sieghart, Asuna, and Konoka cheered.
While they cheered for them, Issei looked towards Asia and smirked widely.
"Asia, stay by my side forever. You aren't allowed to leave me again."
Asia started to tear up again, but she endured it and continued to run forward with Issei.
BANG!
The first to pass through the finishing line were―the team of Issei and Asia.
"Yeah! We did it, Asia!"
"Yes! We did it, Ise-san!"
Both Issei and Asia cheered with one another, though still suffering from the effects of using the Juggernaut Drive as shown by the weakening of his legs.
"Ise-san! Are you alright?"
Asia said as she helped him stand back up.
"Ah, I think I got too excited."
"Ise. Asia."
Rias came up to the both of them, then pointed at the gymnasium with a smile.
"Asia. No one is behind the gymnasium so heal him with the Sacred Gear."
"Y-Yes!"
"Asia, do your best."
Rias had told the young blonde causing her face to turn red. Not taking what Rias had told her to heart, Issei started to follow Asia towards the back of the gymnasium.
Just like that both Issei and Asia started to head behind the gymnasium; once arriving there, Asia had started to heal him using her sacred gear with a green light covering his entire body. Issei could feel a comfortable feeling around his entire body, then his body started to relax a bit.
"Yeah. With this, I should be fine with the remaining activities!"
Issei said as he stood up straight with a more energetic expression on his while, while Asia had made a look as if she were going over something in her mind. Resolving herself, Asia started by calling his name.
"Ise-san!"
"Hmm? What is it?"
Turning in her direction, he was surprised by Asia stood on the tip of her toes and pressed her lips onto Issei's causing his eyes to widen from the softness of his lips. He was actually being kissed by Asia. Once she separated from him, Issei looked at her filled with so much joy that it caused him to stumble backward.
Tilting her head to the side cutely, Asia said to him in a gentle tone.
"Ise-san, I love you. I will always stay beside you."
A/N: And there goes chapter Thirty-Nine of the Twin Dragons, it was the battle of the Juggernaut Drives, with Issei first dealing with Shalba; before going to the battle with Kazuki who activated his Juggernaut Drive to fight against Issei. I'm pretty sure we all know what came next, it was the Oppai Dragon song, which caused disappointment and shame to come onto our Hakuryuukou. Once everything had concluded Great Red had arrived with Kazuki proclaiming his goal to become the True White Dragon God Emperor. There isn't much to talk about except for the fact that Issei and Asia finally shared a kiss...well, finally I am finished with the Diodora Arc.
So, until next time, later.
Issei's Harem: Rias, Asia, Koneko, Ravel, Lucia, Kiyome, Aika, Kalawarner, Serafall, Elmenhilde, Kunou, Katase, Bennia, Isabella, Minako (Oc), Mari (Oc), Tsubasa.
Kazuki's Harem: Akeno, Raynare, Kuroka, Irina, Sona, Xenovia, Yumi, Lucina, Le Fay, Gabriel, Tiamat, Ophis, Rossweisse, Yasaka, Murayama, Kiyoko, Karlamine, Jeanne.