The Younger Brother

by makoto x chelia

Makoto Hyoudou is the adoptive younger brother of Issei's. One day while with his brother, a Fallen Angel takes both of their lives. However, a Maou decided to make this boy her Queen. He will learn how to become stronger in order to protect his King and his family. Oc X Harem and Issei X Harem (rewritten)

56. For your Brother

Hello, and welcome to the next chapter! This chapter is special as it marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THIS STORY! That's right, its been one whole year since this story began! And now before I answer the reviews, I would like to take the time to thank everyone who has supported this story. Everyone who has followed, favourite, reviewed and read this story! So thank you everyone and I hope for your continued support! Now its time to answer some reviews!

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For your Brother

Chelia P.O.V

"Its time to stop now, Aina. Mii. Its time to stop this and come back."

The girls before me, stand and give a defiant shake of their heads. I understood what was happening. They, aren't themselves. That much is obvious. They are good girls really. But, under these circumstances, I might have no choice but to do some serious damage.

Unlike Makoto, I can and will beat them down until they stop moving. Their injuries can be healed, but their hearts can't be healed until after this. All of our hearts can't be healed at all. Its just something that simply doesn't exist yet.

Goodness.

That's the thing Akihiko has taken from them. Their sense of morality, their sense of doing what is right, and what is wrong. I regret it. Doing what I've done. Of course I do. There are always people out there who regret the actions of the past. Its just...can I ever atone for what I've done?

"But Onee-sama, you are the one who abandoned us, you know? You left us all to just get on with our lives. We trusted in you and wanted you to keep us safe forever and ever. You know that Onee-sama? But you made us all split up."

Aina's right, in a sense. I did leave them. But it was for their own good. They all have so much to offer the world. Even if they aren't my blood, they are so close to it that it is nigh impossible to distinguish the difference.

It wasn't ever my choice to leave them like that. It wasn't my choice to just abandon them. But it was all apart of a greater cause. A better life for them. That's all I wanted for them. They have suffered enough.

"It doesn't matter about that Aina. Don't you see, that its for your own good? Would you rather be fighting or enjoying your life?" I then turned to the other girl. "Right Pop Sensation Mii-chan?"

"Onee-chan..." She seemed to be in a daze. "Onee-chan knew of my success?"

I nodded in confirmation.

"I of course knew about it Mii-chan. I knew about it. Like you always wanted. You became an idol to girls and even boys everywhere. They all love you. And Aina, don't you have a wonderful life as well? Don't you live in a wonderful town? Don't you have wonderful new friends? Don't both of you have wonderful lives?"

Aina's eyes widened in shock. They thought I didn't know. But I knew they would be better off out of this mess. No one can understand the pain these children, myself included, faced. But unlike the rest, I understand the true reason behind the experiments.

To bring about the end of this world.

Yes, that's what they wanted from us. They wanted to ruin this world. They would do it as well. Not just Akihiko, but that bastard old Lucifer. Both of them are guilty of crimes that reach beyond Heaven and below the depths of Hell. Yeah, its obvious why they wanted us...yes, that beast. That beast that's something that even...I wont let the end of the world come so easily.

"Onee-sama...I missed..."

"Yes, what did you miss?"

I saw a chance and took it. A light shined in her eyes. Aina's eyes. Yes, Akihiko might control them, but they still have something inside of them that makes them, them. They are still special. Mii, Aina. Both girls are precious to me. As are the others.

Yukine...that girl is a true diamond. Even in the midst of darkness, she calls out to me to save her friends. Truly, that girl is someone who can't be surpassed in the ways of loyalty.

"I...I missed everyone..."

"Yes, that's right. We missed you as well. Makoto, me, you, Mii, Sakura, Yukine, and Takeshi. All of us, are one. Don't you see? Akihiko might've taken control of your minds, but he can never control your spirits! He can't ever take that special thing! You, and Mii! Both of you are very unique! Now, its time to stop this pointlessness and come back to us! Back, to the life you wish, not the life that was forced upon you!"

I made a desperate plea, hoping it reaches them. Maybe we can just get out of this conflict if they just break free. I know they can break free! They are my family! They wont be controlled anymore!

"Kukukuk..."

I heard a disgusting laugh.

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My heart stopped in my chest.

Where did it come from?

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Behind me.

From behind me a disgusting laughter was heard. It was almost like a shrieking. It was that horrid. My heart pounded in my chest. I remember this laughter all too well.

I, just don't want to turn around. I'm scared. I will be the first to admit that I get scared when he is near me. That person who ruins lives. The one who made us do horrible things. The one who took Asuna and the children...bastard.

I built up the courage and turned my eyes backwards. What I caught sight of is something that makes me feel like I want to die.

Sitting on a throne casually is a man. A man in his 20's who has silky black hair, and almost cat like pupils. His eyes are of a dark red, almost like a blood colour. He's dressed in what could be described as a royal outfit with adornments that fit that of a royal from the human world.

He's sat on the throne with a hand on his chin, his other hand lazily resting on his lap. An aura is wrapped around his body. From the aura, all life near his body is rotting away. It really is. Its because he is death.

Death, thinking he can pass off as a human. He might have human DNA but that's where it ends. Nothing about him, makes him human. It makes me want to vomit from my mouth.

My stomach churns, wanting to release its contents. That's how sick this man makes me feel. Each time I see his face, it brings back the memories of when we were locked away. All of us, just pawns for this bastard, and his bastard Master.

This was him...

The one we had to refer to as "Master" when I felt sick each time referring to him at all. Personally, I would like to see him dead. Gone from this world. Someone like this thing shouldn't exist.

"Cosplaying is bad you know?"

I hollowly joked, glaring at the man with such a hostile aura. An aura, of as much power as I can muster. He might think he's all powerful, but he isn't. Even if Aina and Mii fight with him. I will just have to tap into an unknown part of my body and release my full power. Even if it means sacrificing myself.

"My oh my. I never expected you to be here, Chelia-chan~"

His voice, sends shivers through my body. It really makes my skin crawl. His voice was something of a child. He always acts like a child, when he is a malicious monster. A sadist that can't be compared to anyone else.

I growled at him.

"Don't piss me off Akihiko. Unlike the last time we met, this time you wont run away. I will destroy you so completely so not even Makoto's life force will be able to bring you back." I gathered the negating power in my hand. "And for targeting my Otouto again, well...that warrants death you scummy bastard!"

I put my hand out, the aura around my hand getting bigger and wider. I will just have to negate this bastard out of existence!

"My, you never let your guard down, do you? So, how did you figure out that I would use this opportunity to get my precious Makoto-kyun~?"

I made a blank stare at the creepy bastard.

"Hmph, it wasn't hard to figure out." I fibbed. "You would use this opportunity to get to Makoto. Any chance, and you'll take it. Akihiko, don't forget that you made us perfect monsters. If I couldn't predict this, then I wouldn't be a good monster, would I? I would be pretty much a useless one, right?"

He put a hand to his chest and stuck out his tongue like a psychopath.

"True enough~" He giggled, acting like that same child as usual. "But, Chelia. Are you really going to stand against us? You, might be able to overwhelm the current me if it was you using your full power. But, there isn't a hope in hell that you could overwhelm me, Mii, and Aina. Do you think that you are the one with the most potential?"

I clenched my hands together tightly, and ground my teeth. Yeah, its obvious what he is trying to do. He, believes that I care that Makoto is stronger than I am at full power?

No, it doesn't matter to me. I would die for that special person. Even if it means that he lives without me. I would rather have him live without me, than die with me. That's why, I wanted him to live a life without this shit haunting him.

"I already know that at full power, Makoto is stronger than I am. If he was at full power, then we would team up to beat you until you die. I know for a fact that you must hate that he was taken away from you, am I right?"

I smirked evilly, looking for any opportunity to attack within his guard. If I get him angry, then I can use my power to get close and finish him off. If I can do something like that, then I know that I can do something beautiful and erase this being from the world. I think that it is a wonderful thing that I can even have such a chance.

Akihiko narrowed his eyes, and gathered an aura around his body.

"Don't. Piss. Me. Off. CHELIA!"

He roared like a tiger going for its prey, yet he stayed seating. He spread out his arms, baiting me to attack. He hasn't let his guard down, and there's the two girls behind me.

I can't move a muscle. If I did, then they might attack me. I can't have them do something like that. I can't take all three on my own. I would be able to take out the girls, but if I had to fight Akihiko right afterwards. There's only so much I can do on my own. I'm not super powerful. I am just a girl who was used after all. I still have my limits.

"Like I'm frightened of you. I, was frightened when I was a child. But then you made the wrong move. You, hurt my precious Makoto. You, took his childhood away from him. You made him feel fear and pain everyday as I watched his sanity slip away."

My tears were coming from my eyes. Even just saying it hurts. All the times he was in pain, the times he cried for Okaa-sama and Otou-sama and Obaa-sama. All the times I had to watch him go more insane by the day. Because, he wouldn't leave Makoto alone. Something like this disgusting person makes me want to kill him. I really want this person to die!

"Yes, that's right." He admits. "I did hurt him. But it felt so good. Especially when he cried for you. Remember all the times I made him fight, and he got so injured that he couldn't even walk. But, he always wanted to protect "Precious Aneki" remember?"

My hands tightened even more, my bottom lip trembling away like my life had been just devastated. My chest is getting tighter. Its hard to breath. I can't control my breathing. My heart is beating so fast, I'm sure that it is breaking my chest.

My eyes are leaking heavy tears. The tears, running down my face are hot. They are full of feelings. Feelings of pain and anger. Anger, is rising up from the pit of my stomach, and its spreading all over my body. I wish to cause harm to the individual. I wish to cause pain to this thing!

"I don't care what you say Akihiko. You don't control me anymore. I've had enough of what you do to these poor children. All of them, didn't deserve this. And I'm going to make sure that you can't hurt them anymore! As if you will hurt them anymore! You, are a tool! You aren't even someone who registers on my radar! That bastard Lucifer who is your commander is someone above you! You are a mere puppet! I hope you realize that you are a mere puppet!"

I yelled, the aura around my hand reaching its peak. I added foxfire to my negating ability. My ability does come in handy. I will ever erase him from the world! It will be a bloodbath in here today! I will murder him!

"Negating Flames huh." He commented, grinning evilly. "Its been awhile since I last saw them. Such a pretty colour~"

"Don't underestimate me you fucking asshole!"

I shot off my negating ball! It was powerful, covering half of this cavern! It was the powerful blast I could conjure at this moment in time without damaging the surrounding area. If I did release a stronger attack, and it destroyed this shrine, then the others might get hurt.

Akihiko didn't even blink as the attack neared him. The attack hit him, smoke covering the area. Its a smokescreen right now. The whole area is engulfed in this pitch black smoke. Behind me, Aina and Mii coughed up due to the smoke. But I, had simply used my negating ability to keep the smoke away from me.

A negating barrier you could say. I wear it most of the time when I am in battle. It protects me, even if there are attacks that I am not aware of. Its a good defence. I wouldn't say its the ultimate defence but it could be classed as a high defensive technique.

"M...Master?"

"Did that hurt Master...?"

Both Aina and Mii were in a state of confusion. But I knew the truth. That wasn't nearly powerful enough to stop him. I knew that he would still be there, when the smoke cleared. But I had to show him that I'm serious this time. I wont let him do anything else to Makoto. No one, will ever hurt that child again in my presence. He's a good child, and I wont let him be used by anyone. Even if I have to kill myself to take out this bastard.

Aina and Mii moved from behind me, but I didn't sense any malice towards my person so I let them pass by me. I am reluctant to hurt them myself. But sometimes, you need to hurt the ones you love, to make them come back to you. I hate it. I hate having to hurt them. But I can't do anything other than help them like this.

They walked into the smoke, disappearing from my sight.

Yes, they walked towards that bastard on his orders no doubt.

"Fueee~" A soft chortle came from the smoke. "Damn Chelia, I don't remember you being so impatient." My heart became heavy when the smoke was cleared by a single movement of his hands. "Chelia, you know better than to attack so wildly like that. Or, is it that you think you can attack me like that? Do you really love being an insolent little bitch?"

I sharpened my eyes, and gathered lots of negating flames around me. The flames wrapped around me. My opponents aren't ones that can be taken so easily. Yes, they aren't ones who can simply be beaten like ordinary opponents.

Time manipulation, healing abilities above any other, and Akihiko's own brand of power. All together, is going to be something I don't even know if I can compete with. But I will try my best. I will just take Akihiko out. If I can, then the control he has over the girls, will disappear.

That's my plan. Akihiko will be the one who dies today.

"Insolent bitch? Resorted to name calling now? Bahh, I thought that you would be above name calling? Wait, you are a child at heart aren't you? No, make that a monster at heart."

Akihiko stood up, the chair dispelling away. He crossed his arms, the room began flooding with extreme amounts of power.

SHIVER!

That's when I felt it.

The overwhelming power. Its making my body shake out of control. Its because he made himself younger by stealing Makoto's life force. If he was an old man, I could've taken all of them. But he's in his prime. Something that I could fight on par with, and eventually overcome. But with all three of them. I'm at a disadvantage here.

Even so. I stood my ground and made a fighting stance. I made my aura increase to its absolute limit. The golden aura wrapped around my body, and is making its killing intent known. But Akihiko just laughs off my attempts of powering up.

"Hahahahahah! Such killing eyes Chelia-chan~! I can sense the willingness to kill me! But can you kill your precious friends as well?"

Aina and Mii stood in front of the cackling Akihiko. Akihiko looks like he is doing something else, like he is doing something truly pleasurable. I looked at Aina and Mii, who just stare blankly back at me.

"If I must."

I spat out the words, vile building in my throat at even just thinking about harming them.

"If you must? My that's a surprising thing Chelia."

"If its a choice between them and this life they are leading right now. Then, I would kill them. It might make me seem like a monster. But I know that's what they would want. They wouldn't want to be tied down to a fucking scum like you. Don't you understand Akihiko? We would all rather be dead than be your slaves anymore. We've had enough of being controlled. We've had enough of being your bitches. We, can't stand you, and now, its enough!"

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I shot off at them, cladding my fist in negating energy. I appeared in front of Akihiko, and pulled my fist back. My target was Akihiko's face!

"Hah!"

But someone appeared in front of me. It was Aina, who had her time stopping ability at the ready. She pointed her hands at me, that same clock appearing in that magic circle.

She sent a wave of time stopping power at me.

BREAK!

Even then, I sent a wave of negating energy to counteract her own ability. She was a little shocked but she refocused her energies again. She's going for another time stop! I don't think so Aina!

I reeled my fist back!

"Sorry Aina! This is for your own good!"

BANG!

My fist dug into her face! I was able to nail a powerful punch to Aina's face! She looked to be in pain, as she spat up bile. Because of the hit, she was sent crashing to the ground. Her cheek became a little swollen by my hit, but otherwise she was fine.

I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing that she's only slightly injured. I don't want to hurt them, but if I have to hurt them then I will just do it for them! That's right! I will take them down!

"Kuku, really. You are willing to hit your comrades. Such a dramatic change from the past."

Akihiko's cackle was like that of a witch. No, more like a monster. I sharpened my eyes at the bad bastard that's in front of me, looking at me with a bemused smirk.

"I told you, I'm not letting them suffer anymore because of you. I've had enough of people like you."

I spat at Akihiko who made me feel like shit with his words. I summoned more power of negating in my fist, and aimed it at Akihiko. My fists power will destroy him!

"Onee-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

Mii let out a wild cry. I quickly turned...

What's that!? S-She is really!?

Shit!

She's gathered lots of magical energy in her circles! More than I can count. All different types of magic could be seen. Demonic, Fallen Angel, Norse, Fairy and others I don't even recognize. She's a powerful magic user after all.

I gathered a wall of negating power in front of me, to take the assault of magic. It will be enough for Mii-chan's attack. But something must be up. She knows that a frontal assault is not going to work on me.

Rumble!

But at that instant, I felt and heard Aina move. I moved my eyes that way, and saw that she was coming at me, wielding a sword. I don't...Akihiko gave her a sword huh! She was slashing openly at me. The swords tip was leaking a dangerous aura.

"Take theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!"

SHOT!

All the magic circles erupted with magical energy. They all fired out beams of different elements and other types of energy. I couldn't even begin to count how many magic circles are coming at me.

I hardened the wall of aura that's in front of me, fully prepared to take that powerful beam of magic. It is something that I can only describe as scary. All the magic combined into a single stream of flowing energy.

All of the magic was mixing together. Nothing like Makoto's combining ability. That would be truly magnificent. But as it is, she can't do something like that. If so, then I would be truly sweating.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

The magical energies clashed against the negating wall! Its hard magical energy made a crack appear in my negating wall. But I ran an aura through my body, and strengthened the wall.

The crack disappeared but the magic didn't stop flowing. D-Damn, she's gotten stronger since the last time we did battle. But it wasn't enough for me to lose my stance even a little bit.

"Don't look away Onee-sama!"

But at the same time, Aina was coming at me. She must've figured that I would've shrugged off her attempts at using her time stopping power. So she went to sword dancing.

I shot off a ball of magic at her. She danced and dodged the attack. I wasn't surprised by such a move. She was good at using swords, but she wasn't the best in the group.

She made it to me, and tightened the grip of her sword. She brought the sword above her head, fully intending to bring down the sword on top of me. It had an aura around it, that made it seem like its cutting potential was high. Nothing like Durandal or anything like that, but it wasn't something you should mess with.

"Hyaaa!"

Aina swung her blade at me with the intent to kill. I however stood my ground and hardened my tail with Touki that I can use thanks to Senjutsu. I control the base of life and used it to manifest Touki around my tails.

GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!

My tail clashed with her sword. My tail being as hard as a sword. Aina looked angry and then made mad slashes at me. But I used my tail, plus another two to block the strikes from the sword.

"Onee-sama! This is getting tiresome!"

"I couldnt agree more Aina."

She kept slashing at me, as if not caring that I'm parrying her sword with my tails. As she kept doing that, the magical energy that Mii shot at me as dissipated. But...she isn't there! W-Where has she disappeared too now!? Damn these girls are troublesome!

My eyes went all around the room. But I couldn't see her. If she's smart, then she would keep out of my sight, and use some magic to make her invisible. Something like that isn't out of the realm of possibilities.

I sent ki throughout the area, and searched for that girl. I know where Akihiko is, and where Aina is still duelling with my tails but Mii has disappeared. Using Senjutsu, I can find my enemies life-force.

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To the left!

"Too slow!"

Mii came at me, a magical knife in her hand. Her eyes looked dangerous, and the aura around her body was equally as dangerous. I focused on her, and gathered my negating flames in that direction, a circle of flames appearing from that direction.

CLASH!

Mii's knife collided with my circle of negating flames. Of course, the knife disappeared. But Mii pressed on. She gathered magic around her fists and went punching towards my flame circle!

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

Her tiny fists smashed against my negating circle. Even though her healing ability was negated, she continued to punch. She must be in pain right now. Her face might not portray such pain, but I can see that she is suffering.

Even her tiny fists are getting ripped apart. All of this pain, this suffering. I promise that it wont be for nothing. I promise Mii, Aina, Yukine. I wont let the suffering continue on for much longer.

"Enough!"

I readied one of my tails, and made the Touki around it increase.

Mill released magic at that tail, but my negating power was wrapped around the tail itself. The magic was of course negated due to my ability. I swung the tail around rapidly, so its intentions aren't known.

BANG!

"Iyaaaaaaaa!"

I used one of my tails, and slapped it across Mii's cheek. She let out a loud cry which sent her flying across the room. She landed in a wall, as smoke gathered around her, covering her body in that smoke-cloud.

I turned to Aina, who looked angry that I hit Mii. Mii and her always did have the closest relationship between the two. But that doesn't matter right now. I strengthened my tail, making it as feel like a hammer. Yeah, a hammer that will be used the right way!

BANG!

"GAK!"

My tail smashed Aina right in the stomach, her spitting out a large amount of blood. She fell to the floor, holding her stomach in pain. She writhed in pain, as I could only look on in anger at myself and that man.

Seeing them both like this, is making me feel bad. But I pressed on with my assault. I changed my tactics and focused on Akihiko that bastard who is looking at me with a dirty smirk.

"Coming, Chelia?"

"Right you son of a bitch!"

I ran at him, grabbing the sword Aina dropped on the floor just before. Since its here, I might as well use it. I gripped the sword tightly, and did some feints, leaving mirages around the entire room using my speed and some other techniques. Akihiko summoned a sword in his hand, that had a dangerous amounts of power leaking from it.

I got near him, and released slashes from all over. But as expected, Akihiko has better technique than I do. I was never one for sword fighting, but if I can get him to lower his guard somehow, then I can use it to kill him!

In terms of sword fighting skills, he is above me. But in terms of techniques, I have the advantage. I'm not a sword fighter, I will admit that without worry. But I do have several techniques, that I learned from Makoto back in the bad old days.

"Hey Chelia, want to go two-handed?"

Without even waiting for a reply, Akihiko summoned another dangerous sword! So, he intends to use two swords against my one sword huh!? This dodgy bastard is testing my patience today!

He swung the sword at me, and I parried it with the sword I have in my left hand. But Akihiko came in with another sword he made appear!

But I hardened one of my tails, and used it parry the sword! Even though I hardened it as hard as I could, the sword still cut me slightly. It was enough of a cut to draw some blood from my tail.

I gritted my teeth, and continued my assault. This time, I ran an aura across the blade, an negating aura at that. I swung the blade at Akihiko, who parried the blade with apparent ease.

Crack!

"W-What!?"

He was shocked that a crack appeared on his sword. He doesn't realize that I had used my negating ability to negate the swords existence itself. I don't just negate powers, I can negate existences!

I put on a coy smile as I explained to him.

"Hah! Like that Akihiko!? Don't you remember that I can negate existences as well as power!? If I have you in my grasps long enough, I will use all my power to negate your very existence!"

His eyes changed to the colour of hate. They turned blood red, but I didn't mind because I know the angrier he gets, the sloppier he gets. If that's the case then I can land a powerful attack on this son of a bitch!

"You little whore! How dare you make a mockery of me!?"

What did he just call me!? I'm not a whore! That little fucker! Resulting to calling me names! I am so going to fuck that piece of shit up!

I summoned a sword of negating foxfire, and made a double stance with them, in an X shape. They are resonating with one another. Both auras envelop one another, creating a perfect harmony.

"You are a worthless person Akihiko! You are the person that shouldn't exist anymore! A person that is hated by all and loved by none! That's why, I will end you today! I will make sure that you are buried in death and destruction! I will make all the children's lives you've ruined, finally be at peace! Let all of them have another shot of life again! This, is my resolve Akihiko! Take it with your own body!"

DON!

I released a little wave, and blew away the surrounding area. The ground around me is getting crushed by the aura I am emitting. Due to the heavy aura, Akihiko is gritting his teeth angrily.

"Iyaaa! Onee-chan! Your power is getting stronger!"

"O-Onee-sama's power is getting higher and higher! Its getting too high! Onee-sama will bury us all if she continues on!"

I ignored the warnings of Mii and Aina. I know that I am doing something that could be called suicidal. Its something that I simply can't allow anymore. I can't let this man live. If he does, he will hurt the others again. They are all in pain, and they don't need to be in pain anymore!

"C-Chelia! Stop this nonsense!"

Akihiko panicked and fired a large magical shot at me. But the aura that's around my body stopped the shot, making it disappear. I've had enough of people using Makoto, using the rest of them. All of them are good children...its enough now.

"Damn bitch!"

He kept firing shots of magical power at me, but like the others, they are stopped by the negating aura around me. He clicked his tongue and summoned some more magical power.

Fire, ice, lightning, water, pure magical power. All of these and more are launched at me. But I strengthen my resolve and increase the aura to maximum levels. The attacks all hit my negating aura, getting rid of them within an instant. Akihiko was getting pissed off, his attacks were getting slower and slower. Something that I understood and took advantage of.

I put out my hands, and shot off some negating power at him. He raised a wall in front of him, a magical wall at that. From my estimation, he is using around 60 percent power right now. So, he isn't at full power yet...

DON!

It hit Akihiko in the stomach. It bypassed his barriers, and nailed his stomach. Akihiko was blown back slightly, but he regained his stance within a second. He clicked his tongue again and got out both of his swords.

"Mii! Aina! Time to attack that bitch will full power!"

""Yes Master.""

They gave a dull response to him. Akihiko smirked and then rushed me, swinging his swords like a professional. They were coming from all places, I couldn't even read the movements sometimes.

But he somehow got within inches of me, and swung both swords at me. I reacted and put out my hands, summoning two negating flame swords. I swung my swords at his swords!

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

A large mass burst of aura is released from all directions! Due to the pressure of us swinging the weapons, all the area around us is blown away! It was like a huge whirlwind was around us, as Akihiko and I once again engaged in a sword fight.

Our swords (mine being negating foxfire blades) clashed against one another. Cuts were appearing on both my arms, and his arms. He wasn't messing around this time. He was tapping into a power that he didn't show until now.

Then there were the girls...

"Iyaaan!"

Mii shot off magical blasts at me. I used my tails to disperse the blasts. Since I couldn't use my negating power to its fullest right now, I had to rely on Touki. While Touki is powerful, the blasts of magic are denser than most would be accustomed too.

I shot off some flames at Mii, as I parried the blade of Akihiko's. Its strong, he's really strong but he isn't at full power. That's something that I have to remember. If I do, then I know that I can handle this opponent.

Mii raised a barrier at the shot I fired off, blocking the attack. It wasn't a negating flame. My negating flames are being used to just block this bastards dangerous looking blades.

"Onee-sama is letting her guard down!"

Then there's Aina. She was coming in from the left, her fist vibrating. She had accelerated the time around her hand, making it go faster and faster. If I'm hit by a fist like that, then it would piece my body!

I sighed and pushed Akihiko away. I shot off several waves of negating power at Akihiko. He ran an aura through his blades. The aura was that of a disgusting heathen. But it was powerful. He raised the swords up, ready to swing down.

DON!

The swords and negating power clashed, causing a rippling effect to happen. Like water ripples, that's what was before me. It was really powerful but I was only using that as a distraction.

I changed my target, and went for Aina. Aina narrowed her eyes and made both of her hands vibrate really fast. She charged at me, using her time ability to speed herself up. She was going faster than I am capable of going on my own without enhancements.

Fortunately, I am also a Master of Senjutsu. I can read where she is coming from if I lock-on to her ki. I had a clean lock on her. I can sense where she is, and where she is coming from.

She came from my left. I spun my tails around and made them harder than steel. I aimed my tails at Aina, but first, I shot out a wave of negating power from my negating flame swords.

Aina crossed her arms, defending herself from the attack.

BANG!

"Gak!"

However, she couldn't avoid my tails. They hit her, making her spit up some blood. While crying myself, I wrapped a tail around her neck, and then flung her into a wall with such a force that the whole shrine shook!

For extra measure, I shot out another ball of magic, making a small blast appear around Aina. Aina was of course caught up in the blast. It pained me, but I had to do it.

"Cheliaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

The bastard roared, charging at me with such killing intent. I could tell from his eyes alone that he was ready to finish me off. He dual-wielded the swords, slashing complicatedly.

I could catch his movements with my eyes. He was trying to get out my sight, but this time I was using Senjutsu to keep track of the bastard. I can see all of his movements.

He appeared behind me, intending to make a stab. But I bent my body, and avoided the stabbing. The blade bypassed me and sent out a shockwave from it, destroying the wall that's behind me.

"Tch!"

He clicked his tongue and swung at me!

JUMP!

I summersaulted over him, bypassing his blade and swung down my weapons as I did go over him. He parried my blades with his own blades. I grumbled out with annoyance as he did that.

But when I landed on the ground, Akihiko was no where to be seen! Where did he go? Was he...did Aina make his speed faster with her time power? If she did, then I best find him really quickly.

I concentrated on his ki again...

"Shit!"

CUT!

He was able to get behind me, and cut my arm. But I jumped away before he could do anything else. I shot out a large amount of power at Akihiko, who evades it. However, I used this time to charge him.

I got within his vicinity and made two stabbing motions with my blades!

"Crap!"

Akihiko tried to block my strikes...

KATCHIN!

He was speechless as the sword that I made a crack in before was completely destroyed. I pressed on with my blades of negation. If they pierce Akihiko, then he will disappear for all eternity!

GIN!

However, Akihiko was able to block my further assault. We exchanged blades, and forced one another away.

I summoned flames in my hand, and made a wall between Akihiko and I!

"Tch, you are stupid. This wont stop me for more than a few seconds."

"That's all I need dumbass!"

Confused by my words, I shifted my attention to someone else...Mii.

Mii was standing by the side, healing Aina. She's a great healer, but I can't have her healing Akihiko so I rushed Mii.

"O-Onee-chan!"

She caught me moving forward and attempted to stop me by summoning lots of magic around her which she shot off at me. All the magic reached me, but I swung my negating blades at them, dispersing the attack easily.

I reached Mii, and dispelled the negating swords. Instead, I wrapped negating auras around my entire body, and went on the offensive.

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

I did a combo of punches and kicks on Mii. She cried out in pain as I kicked upwards, making her body lift upwards as well. I jumped up, and did more punches and kicks on the girl who I think of as a little sister.

BANG!

My fist dug into the top of her head, sending her crashing into the ground! She was hit into the ground. The girl looked on in complete shock at my actions, her consciousness being only slight.

I landed on the ground, and panted heavily. My heart was going fast, it was racing. Using all this power, is making me feel tired. However, I couldn't do anything else than this. This is the reason I exist after all.

I did a 180 spin and faced Akihiko who has by now dispelled my flames.

"So, take out the healer, and you take out the rest of us. Well done Chelia, such a good tactic."

"I thought so." I played him off with a laugh. "But its time to end you now. I will use every last bit of my strength, to completely kill you!"

I made a large aura appear around me, its getting denser and denser.

I stuck out my hands, and concentrated.

I created a ball in front of me. Its swishing around. Lots of power is inside the ball. It has an unstable shape, and is many times bigger than I am. But its powerful. Its very powerful indeed. I will use this to kill Akihiko. I will use it to murder him, and make sure the children don't suffer anymore.

"W-What are you doing!?"

He became suspicious but I continued on concentrating.

Lights flash around me, dancing and circulating me. The lights go towards the ball of negating power that I have formed. With this attack, everything will end. Akihiko's rein of terror will stop now. It has to all stop now.

I condensed the large ball before me, to create a simple pure white sphere. It was twice as big as my hands. The power its emitting is simply something that I can control, no one else. If you are hit by this, you will be erased.

"Akihiko..." I grinned maniacally. "All of the crap you've caused...all the pain, the suffering...IT WILL END RIGHT NOW! I WILL END YOU RIGHT NOW AKIHIKO! I WILL MAKE IT SO YOU CANT COME BACK ANYMORE! YOU WILL DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I shot off the sphere! The atmosphere changed around us, becoming distorted because of my attack. Even the space around is becoming affected by my attack. But when I expected to see fear in his eyes, he simply smirked.

"Aina, Mii. Come to me, be good girls and take this attack."

W-What...what does he intend to do...he couldn't...

""Yes Master.""

The girls jumped in the way of the sphere that was going for Akihiko! N-No! If it hits them, then they are going to die! I can't let them die, but I can't let Akihiko get away with what he's done. D-Damn it all to hell!

"Now choose Chelia! Its going to be either kill them and me or let them live! What's it going to be!? Are you heartless!? Can you really murder your precious comrades!? From what you said before, can it be really such a simple thing like murdering them!? If you do, you are no better than I am!"

HEARTBEAT!

My heart skipped a beat, then forced itself against my chest again and again. It hurts. But I don't know what to do...if I let it kill them, will I really be the same as him? If I do, and it kills them...will Makoto ever forgive me? He said that I shouldn't kill them...but I can't let him get away.

If I stop the attack, then he will run away or attack me. Either way, I'm at a disadvantage. I should've known that he would use those girls. Even if they are beaten and tired, they are still stood there, with arms that are outstretched.

What do I do? What would Makoto do? What would Okaa-sama and Otou-sama do? Would they want me to sacrifice these girls for the sake of Makoto? Isn't that selfish? Isn't it selfish to take their lives, in order to protect Makoto?

Its cruel, and I can't stop this. Either way, I've lost. Which one is the worst evil though? Letting them live and he gets Makoto? Or letting them die and by extension, Akihiko dying as well?

My heart hurts, my head is telling me to do it, but my heart is telling me to not do it. Its a battle that's going on inside of me, and I don't know which one I should listen too. Makoto...what should I do?

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"DAMN IT ALL!"

I changed the trajectory of the ball, and made it smash against the wall! The entire shrine shook around us, some pieces falling from the roof to the ground below. I couldn't do it in the end. I couldn't let them die in the end. I'm a horrible person, but I couldn't let them die.

"Hahahahahaha!"

He laughed at me. He knew, I wouldn't do it. He knew, that I love them too much to kill them. He knew it, and he used that against me. He is the worst kind of evil. Trifling with others lives like this. What a sad person he is. Making people like this.

"I knew you wouldn't do it."

He mocked me, as he walked closer. My legs gave out, and I fell to the floor. It wasn't because I was too tired, it was because I had just given up the chance to erase him. Makoto, I'm so sorry. He haunts you all the time, and as your Aneki, I should erase this person from the world, but I can't do it...I couldnt hurt the girls...

"Silly bitch."

SLAP!

He slapped me across the face, sending my body to the ground.

I held my cheek in pain, a red mark appeared. I was crying, but it wasn't anything to do with the hit. I was crying because Makoto, that boy is going to suffer again. And I wont be there this time.

Makoto...

I'm so...

I'm so sorry...

Please forgive me...

I can't kill them Makoto, I can't do it...

Even if it means more pain, they are my family as well...

I love them as much as I love you...and I once again couldn't do anything...

Pathetic.

That's what they will call me in the future, pathetic.

I bet that Aina and Mii are screaming at me because I didn't do it. I'm sorry girls, I love you and even if I don't want you to be like this, I can't do anything about this...

"...I'm sorry..."

I felt as if I was about to give up...

SWISH!

A wave of power went towards Akihiko! He opened his eyes wide and jumped away, joining Mii and Aina at the side of the shrine. But where did that attack come from? Even Akihiko seemed to be confused.

"Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey! Get away from that fox this instant!"

...! A-A new voice!?

I looked on with hopeful eyes...

"Tch, a Fallen Angel!"

Like Akihiko said, a Fallen Angel has appeared, and not just a Fallen Angel, but Raynare-chan! She has appeared! She is wearing her usual battle outfit, but she has a dangerous looking sword in her hand...

If I remember correctly, this is a Artificial Sacred Gear that Azazel likes to develop. I think its called Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Sword. He's always had a weird way of naming things. I think he has something wrong with him.

B-But, why is she here? I don't understand...

"That's right, bastard. You stay away from that fox, and that's an order dickhead."

She made a command. But Akihiko smirked at her.

"You think, you can do something against the three of us? A lowly Fallen Angel such as yourself, can't do shit against me. So don't even attempt to do something against me."

He's right, she can't do anything against the three of them...

But Raynare-chan put on a fearless smile.

"Good thing I'm not alone then, isn't it?"

Eh? What does she mean?

I was in doubt, but I saw some shadows move from behind her.

"Oi! You leave Chelia-san alone! I am Michael-sama's Ace! And I hereby say that you should leave the sister of Ma-chan alone! If you don't, then I will fight against you!"

I-Irina-chan is here as well? An Angel and a Fallen Angel are here...for me? Are they really going to protect someone like me?

Irina-chan made a sword of light appear, and pointed it at the trio here. Raynare-chan also pointed her sword at the enemies. But its still two against three, and they are powerful...

"And don't forget me as well! As Mako-sama's future Bishop, I shall use my Phenex clan abilities to defend his Onee-sama!"

E-Even Ravel-chan is here! She has her Phenex fire at the ready! Its three against three now! And the evil three are going to be worn down by my assault, but is it going to be enough...?

"Hey, don't leave me out now. Makoto-kun is a friend of mine as well. So, I can't let you do as you please to his sister."

A-A fourth person! This woman had long silver hair, and a skimpy battle outfit. Yes, there's no mistaken. This girl is the one that's called Rossweisse-san. She is the Valkyrie that serves Odin.

"Onee-samaaaaaaaaaa! I've come to fight as well!"

A-And Sakura has appeared! Yes! If she's here, then they will have a fighting chance! With her ability, she should be able to fight with one of the girls on par. All they would have to worry about is the last two.

"I've come tooo! Me! Magical Levia-tan has come to deliver cute justice on you Akihiko!"

S-Serafall-chan as well! Shit! That's good as well! Six people have come to fight! That's right! Akihiko! No matter how powerful you are, you can't combat all six of them, after dealing with me!

I can't believe it, they are all here. They all came, for me. They are all here, to help me. It makes me feel so warm in my chest. It makes my heart dance around in joy. Makoto, do you see? These girls all have such affection for you. They came to assist someone like me.

"S-Shit! Not only the first five, including Sakura, but also the Maou Leviathan has appeared..."

Akihiko stared in disbelief. He looked shocked too his core. But Serafall-chan stepped forward, looking really angry.

"You, are attempting to touch my most adorable Queen again are you? Last time, I wasn't there. But as if you are going to touch my Ma-tan again! He is my adorable Queen! And he is someone you shouldn't even attempt to go near! As his Master, I shall utterly destroy you!"

Serafall-chan roared, ice forming around her! S-She's going to kill him! Yeah! Serafall-chan can kill him like this! She is a Maou, and isn't a pushover you know!? She will kill you Akihiko!

Ravel-chan moved towards me, and helped me to my feet.

"Are you alright Chelia-sama?"

"Y-Yeah...thank you Ravel-chan."

She smiled at me, and supported me with her body. I looked on as Rossweisse-san gathered lots of magic circles around her, Raynare-chan readied her weapon, Irina-chan did the same and Sakura narrowed her eyes, her ability becoming more apparent as the space around her distorted.

I know she doesn't like using her power, but she is for me. She is a lovely girl and I couldn't be happier right now. Those girls, are all here to defend me, and Makoto.

"Shit...at a disadvantage...Aina! Mii! To me!"

""Yes Master!""

They grabbed hold of Akihiko, as he activated something in his hands...a device? I became a little suspicious but Serafall-chan launched some ice at Akihiko! But for some reason, the ice went through him...no!

"E-Eh!? W-Why didn't it..."

"Like the device? Its a transporter. I made it myself, in such a case." He laughed out, then looked at Sakura who shivered. "Hey Sakura-chan, its been awhile. I'm glad to see you are doing well."

She hugged herself, and tears were stinging her eyes.

"D-Don't talk to me you! What you've done to Mii-chan and Aina-chan! You are the person I hate more than anything! All of us have suffered enough you idiot! Why can't you just leave us alone!?"

He laughed as Sakura teared up. I could only look on, knowing what's going to happen.

"Stupid girl. I can't leave you alone. You are my most important works. All of you, are my treasures. As soon as you see that, the better it will be for everyone."

Sakura glared harshly as did everyone else.

Akihiko faced me, as his form and the other two girls were disappearing.

"You can't win Chelia. One day, you, Sakura and Makoto will be back with me. Its only a matter of time. You might be strong, and you might have allies. But that doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. Each time you try, you will fail. First, I'm going to get the team back together again, then I'm going to destroy the world with them!"

"Y-You're insane! Using children like that! Horrible man!"

Irina-chan exclaimed. Akihiko laughed.

"That's right, I'm insane Angel-chan. You know, I've already got a great opponent for you in the future, and the Fallen Angel chick of course. Kekekekekekeke! One day, you all shall know suffering! All of you shall be in pain! And its going to be thanks to me! Me! Me! Me!"

"You you you, shut the fuck up Akihiko!" Raynare-chan growled. Akihiko looked shocked at that. "You know, Irina is right. You are insane. Thinking you can hurt children. I might've been a bitch in the past, but Master showed me that I shouldn't be like that. And now, that special person is being targeted. Even if it costs me my life, I will kill you with my own hands!"

"Good luck with that Fallen Angel." He mocked, then grinned evilly. "No, I will never die! I will just continue to live for as there is darkness! As there is doubt, I am the person that will cause it! I live in the uncertainty! The darkness of this world is where I was born!"

H-He truly is insane! I think he has lost his marbles here. Has anyone else noticed that he is thinking that he is something other than human?

"Mii-chan...Aina-chan...I'm so sorry that this happened to you."

Sakura spoke out with a teary voice. They responded ever so slightly. At that, they disappeared...I could only cry to myself as they disappeared. I'm so sorry...once again, they've been hurt...

"Onee-samaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

HUG!

"Aaaaaaaaaaaah! Too tight Sakura!" I cried, but she cried real tears so I embraced her as well. "Shhh, its alright Sakura, I'm here now. There's no need to cry is there?"

I soothed, patting the back of her head.

"Onee-sama...Akihiko got them...Mii-chan and Aina-chan..."

"I know." I coldly said. "He did get them. But he wont have them forever. I will free them."

"And I will help you Onee-sama!"

I smiled and nodded. That's right, we will do it together this time. That's when, Irina-chan moved forward and adopts a cute smile.

"I don't understand much of it, but I will also free those two girls from that bad man!"

Raynare-chan came forward as well.

"Well, since they are Masters former-comrades, I shall also free those girls."

Serafall-chan bounces forward, and adopts a wide grin.

"Well! I will also help the adorable girls! They are my Ma-tans comrades, and I wouldn't want my adorable Ma-tan to cry anymore! He can rest easy as I will save the girls myself!"

"A-And as a member of the Phenex clan, and Mako-sama's future Bishop, I shall also lend my aid!"

Even Ravel-chan is getting involved huh. A Princess, a Fallen Angel, an Angel who is completely crazy sometimes, a Succubus girl with pink hair, and even a Maou-sama who acts like a Mahou Shoujo. Ugh, its a strange reality I live in...

RUMBLE! RUMBLE!

"Eh? What's that?"

Irina-chan wonders, looking at the walls that are shaking violently. Serafall-chan opens her eyes wide.

"T-The shrine is shaking! Ma-tan is in there!"

Makoto...he's deeper in the shrine...Makoto...? W-Why can't I...

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[Shrine End]

Issei P.O.V

We left Chelia behind to deal with the girls who attacked us. I could tell that everyone was pissed off about it. But we couldn't do anything else. We need to save Asia after all. Chelia will be fine, I am sure that she will be fine. She is a strong, confident woman.

The place we arrive in is…..the shrine located at the deepest end. When we go inside, there is something that looks like a gigantic device.

It's a circular device which is carved into the wall, there are jewels located in various parts, and it also has mysterious symbols and letters in it.

Is this portraying some sort of magic circle?

"Asia-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

Makoto made a scream after seeing Asia at the centre of the device.

Asia is tied to the centre of the device! Judging from her looks, she doesn't have any wounds! Her clothes don't seem ripped either! I'm glad! Looks like she has no wounds.

"You finally came. You bastard, I have a bone to pick with you!"

The one who appears from the side of the device is Diodora Astaroth. I heard Makoto growl at Diodora with an aura wrapping around his body. Almost like he is giving off a shallow glow...

"What idiot?"

"Your King! Your King ringing me and threatening me!"

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...Eh? What has Serafall-sama done now?

"I have no idea what you are on about now."

"You do know! Her calling me and saying threatening stuff!"

"What did she say then?"

Makoto sighed at him, while keeping his eyes on Asia.

"She said "Mwahahahahaha! I know where you live~!" And then she said "That's right, I know where you live~ Mwhahahaha~! And I'm going to come into your house at night and wreck up the place~ Mwhahahahahaha~!" I know it was her so don't even deny it either!"

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...SHE DID WHAT!?

I was in a state of shock as was everyone else! S-She really did such things!?

"Ooh Sera-tan..." Makoto slapped himself in the face, sounding disappointed. But then smirked. "Well, you probably deserve such phone calls."

"W-What!?"

"You heard me, you deserved it. She did it for me I guess. But you deserve everything that's coming to you. Even Sera-tan recognizes how much of a little idiot that you really are. Now, you let Asia-chan go!"

Asia's eyes lit up when Makoto said that.

"...Makoto-san?"

Asia looks this way after hearing his voice. Her eyes are swollen. She was crying. And her eyes are so red that it tells me that she shed an abnormal amount of tears. When I saw that, I thought of a sick conclusion but Makoto was the one to voice it.

"…Diodora. Did you tell Asia-chan about the whole thing you twisted freak?"

The thing Freed told us before. Something we must not have Asia hear. But Diodora just smiled at the question Makoto gave him.

"Yeah. I told everything to Asia. Fufufu, I wanted to show it to you as well, Bishota Queen. The moment she had the best expression. The face Asia had when she found out everything was going according to my plan was simply the best. Look, I even left the video of it. Should I play it? She really had a splendid face. The expression of the women affiliated with the Church falling, no matter how many times I see it, I never get bored of it."

Asia started to sob.

"But I think it's still lacking. Asia still has hope inside her. Yes, I'm talking about you guys. Especially the filthy Queen of Serafall over there. Because you saved Asia, my plan turned into a failure. That Fallen Angel woman…Raynare. I was supposed to appear and kill Raynare, after she killed Asia once and I was planning to give my Evil Piece then. I thought you wouldn't win, even if you were to interfere. Then I found out you are the Queen of Serafall. And I can't believe that you actually spared Raynare, that's a shocking twist of events. It's even an interesting occurrence. Thanks to that my plan was postponed quite a lot, but she finally returned to me. Now I can enjoy Asia."

"Shut up you disgusting person."

Even I couldn't believe how low Makoto's tone was. I never thought that I would hear something like that coming from him. The intense anger he must hold for Diodora must be immense.

"Asia is still a virgin, right? I like to train them from virgins, and I will hate it if she was already "used" by the Queen of the Maou."

"Scum..."

"Ah, but maybe it might be fun to NTR from Queen boy?"

"Don't touch her..."

Makoto spat out like he had a bug in his mouth.

Diodora gained a twisted smile.

"Maybe it would be good to forcefully have sex with her while she screams out your name…"

"Shut up!"

"No! Hahahaha! I will even rape your precious older sister! What was her name again? Chelia? That bitch looked interesting. She might not be a nun or a Holy maiden, but she had a delicious looking body! I can imagine fucking her all night long! Hey, maybe I could rape both Asia and your sister at the same time? They could cry out for you as I fuck them into oblivion!"

Makoto's eyes changed into that of an abyss! His eyes got dark, darker than I have ever seen before.

"SHUT UP! YOU ARE NOT TOUCHING MY ANEKI! YOU ARE NOT TOUCHING ASIA-CHAN! YOU AREN'T EVEN ALLOWED TO EXIST ANYMORE!"

He yelled at Diodora who didn't looked fazed by it.

"Hmph, for crying out loud, you are an nuisance. Aren't you always the one who protected? The weak Hyoudou? Yes, I heard that you were the weak one between you and the Sekiryuutei. Can't even have a single girl like you, because you are so small."

Makoto gripped his chest...his breathing getting more and more heavy.

"You..."

"I had heard, that you always cried for precious Aniki when you were a child. It took little research to find out about you being a crybaby who always ran to precious Aniki for every little problem. "Aniki! I fell down and hurt my knee!" and "Aniki, that girl said she didn't love me, because I'm small and insecure." My, it must be fun being you. Having such zero confidence in yourself, nothing noteworthy about you. Didn't precious Aniki reach Balance Breaker before you? Kyahahahahahahaha!"

Diodora released a big laugh at Makoto. Koneko-chan was about to say something, but I placed a hand on her shoulder.

"...Ise-senpai?"

"Don't get involved. Makoto...has to do it himself. He wont grow if he doesn't."

She looked at me with reluctance, but ultimately nodded.

Makoto released a breath through his nose.

"You're right. I did always call out for "Aniki!" constantly. I always cried and ran behind him. I was always in his shadow. I never came out of his shadow, because I was frightened. Even when I became Sera-tans Queen, I didn't want to come out of his shadow. Then I found out he was the Sekiryuutei, some big important person while I was the shy wallflower I had always been."

Diodora smirked at Makoto, but he put out his hands.

"Aniki and I became Devils at the same time. But while he's always moving forward, I stand perfectly still. Before, I thought that it was okay to just be to the side, and support Aniki who is in the spotlight. Aniki is everything I'm not. Tall, confident, powerful, strong-willed."

A shallow light surrounded Makoto's form as he put his hands together.

"I wanted to become a man like Aniki. I wanted to walk beside him, and fight the adversaries that are in front of us. I wanted to protect him, as he protected me in the past. I always felt inferior to him, always felt like I couldn't walk next to him as his equal. I always cried and gave up before even starting. But there's something I can be that Aniki can't ever be."

He thrusts out his fist, making a shockwave go from that fist. It blows away the surrounding area, making cracks appear on the floor.

"I can be the best Queen for my Maou Master! I can become Asia-chan's protector! I can help Koneko-chan reconcile with her Onee-sama! I can make it so Gasper-chan isn't so frightened of the world! I can make Yumi-chan have fun everyday and not worry about anything! I can make it so Ravel-san is my Bishop and we live together happily! I can fight together with Raynare-san my eternal partner! I can help Sona-chan build her school! I can help Vali-san fight strong opponents and we can raise Sora together! I can finally be with Iri-chan and love her like I've always done! I can improve Heavens forces with Gabriel-chan as well!"

Makoto put his hands up in the air, as the lights all dance around him. These lights, its like the time Kiba reached Balance Breaker, and when I reached Balance Breaker...is Makoto perhaps...

Beside me, Koneko-chan, Gasper, and Kiba all cry tears of happiness as does the other girls here. Even Asia and I are crying in happiness. They all must realize it, and so do I. A change has occurred within him. Makoto...you really are a great guy after all, even if you are a damn Bishota.

"And..." A single tear drop falls from his eye, but he is smiling brightly. "I can save my important comrades as well. Mii-chan, Aina-san. I can protect my comrades like they did for me. I, can become the person that they deserve. I might not be there yet, but I will prove to everyone that they can depend on me as well! Akihiko isn't the one who controls me! I control myself! My destiny, my heart is what I live by!"

He then looked at Diodora as the lights swirl around him, dancing and flowing through him.

"I...I am Project HDF and I wont lose to you! My heart simply wont allow me to lose to someone like you! For Asia-chan, for everyone I love! I will beat you! I failed Asia-chan once, I wont allow myself to fail again! This time, I wont be the weak one! I will be the one who destroys everything that's in my path! I will become Asia-chan's protector for life!"

The lights all go into him and make a dazzling display.

"Balance Break!"

The lights all explode, and the one that appears is my Otouto...he's getting covered in feathers? Feathers have appeared around him, like clothes. Tight fitting feathering like clothes that looks like a one-piece outfit that goes to just above his knees. Its black in colour, jet-black at that. Large wings appear on his back, they look like a large hawks wings, yet they are jet-black in colour. D-Damn, it makes him look...cool.

"Makotooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" I made a shout, he looked at me. "Kick his ass Makoto! You are my important Otouto! Kick this bastard to the curb!"

"Aniki..."

He smiled, so I gave a cheesy thumbs up.

"Do it Makoto! You are the Queen of Serafall Leviathan-sama! Don't let her down!"

"Do your best Mako-kun!"

"Buchou...Akeno-senpai..."

He called out happily, looking at them with a small smile.

"Makoto! You are Ise's Otouto and since I want Ise's children, I will also think of you as my Otouto! So kick that idiots ass for hurting Asia!"

"Xenovia-senpai...I will."

He gave a clear nod to Xenovia who smiled in return.

"...Mako-kun! I know you can do it so use all the feelings you have and release them!"

"Y-Yes, I will Koneko-chan!"

He smiled and nodded his head.

"Mako-kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun! Y-You are my m-mate and I-I love yoooooooooooooooooou! Please do your bessssssssssssst!"

"I love you as well Gasper-chan!"

Hearing that, Gasper got all shy and smiled to herself while poking her fingers together.

"Makoto-kun! You encouraged me during the Excalibur incident, now I am going to return the favour! Don't let your feelings go to waste! Use that power that was gifted to you and kick some ass!"

"I will Yumi-chan...I wont let you down!"

Kiba let a small smile grace her face and nodded her head.

"Makoto-san! I knew you would come and save me! I love you so much!"

"I love you as well Asia-chan. Don't worry, you wont be up there much longer."

He said it clearly to Asia who smiled happily despite the situation she was in.

"Everyone, leave Diodora to me. I have something to settle with him."

We all nodded at his request...no, his command. Yeah, he commanded us to stay put. That's fine with me. Makoto, this is your time to shine. I will support you like you always support me.

Then Makoto faced Diodora.

"You are an evil I've seen so many times in this world. So many times I've seen others suffer, and I lost someone...I lost lots of people because of things like you always exist. But now, I'm different. I'm not going to be pushed around anymore. You, are going to no longer exist. My Balance Breaker, Sacred Regalia!"

So that's the name of his Balance Breaker huh! But, I wonder what kind of powers it has? My own Balance Breaker is armour, but his is...different. It feels like...something else is there with him, wrapping around his body.

"Ahahahaha! Amazing! So this is the Queen of Leviathan! But I also powered-up! With the snake Ophis gave me that is! I can kill you instan-"

BANG!

Before I could comprehend, Makoto had closed the distance, and nailed his fist deeply into Diodora's face.

"…Gaa!"

Diodora's body bends. His face gets distorted to that of receiving intense pain. It seems like he couldn't react to Makoto's speed. Even I couldn't react to it. His aura from before and now doesn't even compare. His power, has increased dramatically.

Diodora vomits the contents of his stomach up. Makoto pulls his fist away and smirks.

"So, what happened to instantly killing me?"

Diodora steps back while holding on to his stomach. His expression doesn't have the confidence he had before.

"Ku! With something like this! I'm a high class Devil! The blood relative of the current Maou Beelzebub!"

Diodora puts his hand forward, and makes many bullets of demonic powers. Each of them look really dangerous. But Makoto just looks at him with a tilted head, as if he isn't bothered by the demonic power that's being displayed right now.

"There is no way that a noble high blood like myself will lose to a lowly, filthy, and vulgar reincarnated Devil like you!"

Diodora's infinite number of demonic powered bullets showers down on Makoto like rain drops. However, Makoto advances, his wings blocking the attacks of Diodora's easily. He looks so cool right now, so confident...its awesome to say the least.

When Makoto got right in front of Diodora, he stops attacking and tries to make a distance.

"Huh? Are you trying to run away?"

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Within a flash, Makoto caught up to Diodora who created many defensive circles.

"These barriers look really weak."

BREAK!

Makoto flapped his wings which broke the barriers with ease upon contact. Makoto raised his fist, and aimed it at Diodora.

"So, this is the current Devil that is related to the Maou Beelzebub? Pathetic."

BANG!

Makoto's fist dug into Diodora's face. He hit him! That was good! Diodora's face bleeds heavily, as he slams into the ground. Diodora held his face with such a painful expression.

"…It hurts. It hurts. It hurts! Why! My demonic power hit you! I was supposed to have had my power increased drastically with Ophis' power!"

"It apparently wasn't enough Diodora." Makoto flapped his wings, a big air blast was released, blowing the surroundings around Diodora away. "This is what happens when people target Asia-chan."

Makoto flapped his wings again. But this time, instead of an air blast being released, sharp feathers, almost like blades are shot out at Diodora!

CUT! CUT! CUT! CUT! CUT! CUT! CUT! CUT! CUT!

"Guha! Gaha!"

Diodora cries out as large gashes appear on Diodora's body. Diodora tries to shoot out blocks of demonic power, but before he could, Makoto twirls around, and smacks Diodora away with his wing!

CRASH!

Diodora crashed into the wall, smoke filling the area.

"Hmmmmm."

Makoto hummed, and then flapped the wings. A large burst of wind blows the smoke away. It reveals Diodora. He came out of the wall, bleeding heavily. It seems that right now, Makoto didn't care about the state of Diodora was in as he moved forward.

"I won't be defeated by a damn rotten Youkai like you!"

Diodora put his left hand forward, and creates a thick wall of aura.

Makoto tilts his head to the side in wonder.

"Is this supposed to stop me or something?"

"Hahahahahahaha! I have a higher level of demonic power han you! If I-"

Before he could finish, Makoto flapped the wings on his back.

SWISH! FLASH!

Before me, a tornado that's a combination of black lightning and black wind appears! The tornado goes forward, destroying everything that's in its path! D-Damn, that thing sure is powerful! Even I am having a hard time looking away from it!

BREAK!

The wall breaks from the impact of Makoto's attack, which hasn't stopped.

"Don't make Asia-chan cry ever you loser."

CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT!

"ORYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Diodora gets sucked into the tornado, and he starts getting shocked and cut up from the lightning and winds! He's trapped in the eye of that storm! I really don't envy Diodora right now!

He lets out cries of desperation.

For a minute or so, Diodora was trapped in the eye of the storm. The tornado disappears, then drops Diodora's bleeding body onto the ground. Diodora is crying with tears of rage as he spits out some blood.

"This must be a lie! There is no way I will be beaten! I won against Agares! I'm also planning to win against Bael! There's no way I will lose to the untalented heir of the Great-King! Gremory who holds affection can't even be my opponent! I'm Diodora from the House of Astaroth! I wont lose to that bastard Queen! I refuse to lose to that bastard!"

When Diodora puts his hand upwards, many circular sharp things made from demonic powers appear around Makoto. The sharp objects all point towards Makoto, and come at Makoto like missiles!

Makoto looks at the circular sharp things coming at him, and makes a little sigh.

"I see, so disappointing."

Makoto's wings glow, and those sharp blade-like feathers shoot out at the demonic power! Not one is missed as Makoto takes them all out easily! Ku! That boy truly is very powerful now! Haha, I want to fight against this new Makoto. I want to test my strength against his now.

Diodora's eyes turn red as he tries to the do the same attack again. However, Makoto closes the distance within a blink of an eye and delivers a bone-crushing punch to Diodora's side. From that, I think Diodora broke some ribs.

Diodora let out a cry and ran around to Makoto's right.

"Daaaaamn itttt!"

Diodora who put on a painful expression points his hand towards Makoto and started to gather demonic powers immediately. He's trying to shoot the demonic power with his utmost level.

"I understand. So this is a final attack? Then I will as well."

Makoto gathered demonic power in his hands, and also black lightning and winds as well. They all mixed together beautifully, like a well oiled machine. They all blend together, creating one harmonious block of power.

A large block of demonic power is shot from Diodora as Makoto released his own shot of power.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

They clash together in a violent vortex. Diodora's shot pushes against Makoto's but Makoto's shot completely overwhelms Diodora's shot almost instantly. The shot goes towards Diodora but goes past him, and it creates a large hole behind him, which goes outside.

Even then, he tried to gather demonic power.

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!

Makoto slams his fist deep into Diodora's stomach, causing him to cough up large quantities of blood!

"That was for hurting Asia-chan, making her cry and making her being excommunicated. I swear, you are the lowest of the low. You are a disgusting being and I feel sorry for your peerage, because you did that to all of them. You broke their minds and spirits because you are a disgusting person. You, I simply can't be bothered to kill. Too pathetic."

Saying those cool words, Makoto turns away from Diodora who has the eyes of a man who is afraid for his life. The colour of fear, is what is shown in Diodora's eyes right now.

"Makoto, aren't you going to finish him?"

Xenovia asks him while pointing Ascalon at Diodora. Her eyes are dangerously cold! This is bad. Her killing intent is at the MAX! However, Makoto waves his hand.

"Hmph, Diodora is too frightened to even move. I would feel bad about it, but even then he might target Asia-chan again...if he did then I would kill him myself. Do not worry Xenovia-senpai, I don't intend for Diodora to ever hurt Asia-chan again. I simply wont allow it to happen."

Xenovia seems very regretful, but then stabs down Ascalon on to the floor. She did that to get rid of even the slight anger.

"…I understand. If Makoto is saying that, then I will stop."

"Thank you Xenovia-senpai. The higher ups will decide his punishment. For now, he has been beaten...and if he dares another attack, then I will personally kill him."

With his words filled with intensity, Diodora shakes his head numerous times while having eyes full of fear. While leaving Diodora a blubbering mess, we all gathered by the device holding Asia.

"Asia-chan!"

"Makoto-san!"

Makoto patted Asia's head softly.

"I said I would always protect you Asia-chan. I have come to help you Asia-chan, and I will always protect you."

Maybe because she felt relieved, Asia starts to shed tears of joy. Kiba went to remove the restraints...but something was wrong.

"…I can't take off the restraints on her limbs."

What!? Impossible!? Makoto tried to take off the restraints connecting Asia and the device…

"Shit! It won't come off! Why wont it come off!?"

It can't be pulled of even with Makoto's power! All of us try to take off the restraints on Asia's limbs, even if we try to cut them off with holy demonic sword or holy sword or even by using demonic powers, it won't even budge! Even I tried it with my Longinus but it still didn't move! What is this restraint!? Is it specially made!?

Then Diodora said it with a very small voice.

"…It's useless. That device can only be used once due to its mechanism, but its made that it won't stop unless you use it once. It won't stop unless Asia's ability is activated."

"What do you mean?"

When I asked, he answers timidly.

"That device is one of the special barriers created by a Longinus possessor. The strong barrier protecting this field was also made by him. Dimension Lost is the ultimate barrier type Sacred Gear. Having the possessor in the centre, it spreads an unlimited amount of mist. It can seal everything inside its zone and it can even teleport it to a different dimension. When it reaches Balance Breaker, it changed its ability in which it can create any type of barrier device the possessor wishes with the mists. Dimension Create. The barrier made can't be stopped unless it is activated once properly."

"Dimension Create...so its from that Longinus huh..."

Makoto mumbles to himself, and eyes up the device. Kiba then questions Diodora.

"What's the requirement for activation, and what is the ability of this device?"

"…The activation requirement is either I or someone affiliated with us gives the signal to start, or if I was to be defeated. The ability of the barrier is to increase the power of the one in the restraint, in this case Asia, and reverse its effect."

Reverse? Reverse her ability...wait, in the game with Sitri...yeah Asia's ability was reversed and...

Kiba seems like she also realised it, and she questions him again.

"What about the range of its effect?"

"…This field, and the viewing room where the observers are present at."

Everyone got shocked at that answer! This is bad! Asia's Sacred Gear ability to heal is enormous! It can even heal Devils and Fallen Angels! If that was to amplify and be reversed, and if the range of its effect is this field and the observing room…!

"…The leaders of each faction might be eliminated…!"

We turned blue at the shocking truth! If that happens all of the human world, Underworld and Heaven will be in serious trouble!

"So they thought of a plan like that with the match against Sona-chan!"

Diodora shook his head to Makoto doubt.

"…No. It seems like the possibility of it was predicted quite some time ago. Except, since the ones in the Sitri group used it, the plan was proved to work…"

Buchou's face turns into that of anger.

"The traitor in the Fallen Angels remained in the organisation and let that weirdo Sona borrow Reverse. So they gathered data from it and might have been using them!"

…House of Glasya-Labolas. The match against Sitri. Diodora. So Khaos Brigade was behind all this…

Shit. So this device made from the Longinus is someone affiliated to Khaos Brigade huh!

"So, you think its okay to do these things to Asia-chan and think you can get away with it?"

Makoto growled at Diodora who smirked disgustingly.

"That's right, you can't do anything to stop it! If I cant have Asia then I will make sure that you don't either you bastard! Hahahahahahahahaha! Asia will die right before your eyes and there's nothing you can do about it!"

Makoto faced Diodora with a dark look in his eyes.

"I've had about enough of you. You are someone who shouldn't exist anymore. I dont want you around anymore Diodora. You've hurt Asia-chan, and you continue to do these things. All the nun's and Holy maidens you hurt, and raped. It sickens me that you are continually getting away with it. I was going to let you live, but I can't now. You've pushed me too far Diodora. You are exactly like Akihiko. Someone who causes pain to everyone around you. That's why, you die!"

Makoto gathered lots of power around his hands, and aimed them at Diodora! He's really going to kill him!

"W-Wait! Don't do it! My Onii-sama is the Maou Beelzebub! You'll get into trouble if you kill me!"

Diodora tries to fire some power at Makoto, but it gets stopped by Makoto's wings.

"Tell it to someone who cares. I will face punishment if I have too. Now return to nothingness where you belong."

With a cold look in his eyes, Makoto's hands glowed intensely.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

Makoto shot out a large volume of demonic power. Diodora's body gets covered in the demonic power.

When the demonic power dies down...Diodora's body was gone! Makoto actually killed him! I guess, he was pushed too far this time. All the things Diodora did, I am not shocked that he did it. I'm shocked that he didn't do it before.

Makoto turned back to Asia who smiled reassuringly at him. I guess that he might think bad of himself because he did that, but I know that he doesn't have too.

"Hehe...I see. So this is the time that I should use it..."

Makoto mumbled something, and stuck out his hands. A strange white aura gathered there. It was travelling from his clothes, to his hands. Its a pale colour, and it seems to be strangely familiar.

"Asia-chan, don't worry, I will get you out of this."

"B-But Makoto-san...I don't understand..."

"Its okay, I can get this off you."

Makoto put out his palm, and...

BREAK! BREAK!

The sound of metal breaking! The restraints on her limbs are blown away! She falls forward but Makoto was able to catch her in his arms.

"H-How did you do that Makoto-san?"

"Well, the truth is...its thanks to Aneki." We all adopted confused looks, but he then tells us with a smile. "Aneki told me that something might happen today. And for that reason, she told me that I should take some of her negating power within my Sacred Gear. Until now, there wasn't a reason to use it, but I figured that if Aneki's power could negate powers, then why shouldn't it be able to negate Longinus' as well? That's just a power, if you think about it in simple terms. So, I took a chance and used it here. Of course, I only had a one shot with it, and I used it just then."

S-So, Chelia even anticipated something like that huh! She is a smart fox girl! She really is! She even helped us again! Go Chelia! You are amazing like always!

"Makoto-san...I knew that Makoto-san would come for me."

"But of course. I lost you once, I wont lose you again Asia-chan. I will always protect Asia-chan's body and her heart as well. But I'm sorry that you heard something that was devastating."

Asia shook her head.

"No, I'm alright. Because I have Makoto-san, I know that I will be alright."

"I-I see. Then don't worry, I will always protect Asia-chan."

Asia resumed hugging Makoto tightly. He wrapped his arms around her body, in a protective embrace. Even I can tell that they both love one another very much. Asia and Makoto's love shines through brightly.

Xenovia also had teary eyes.

"Asia! I'm glad! If you were to disappear, I…"

Asia smiles while wiping Xenovia's tears.

"I won't go anywhere. Since Makoto-san and Xenovia-san will protect me."

"Yeah! I will protect you! Definitely!"

Oh, best friends are hugging. Asia and Xenovia's friendship is so beautiful.

"Buchou-san. Everyone. Thank you very much. For doing this for me…."

Asia bows and everyone responds with a smile. This time Buchou hugs her and she then says it with a smile.

"Asia. It's okay for you to not call me 'Buchou' at home you know? You can think of me as your older sister. Just don't come onto Ise, understood?"

"Yes! Rias-Onee-sama! I love Makoto-san after all!"

"Good, because Ise is mine. You can have The Younger Brother."

Buchou and Asia are hugging. Its an emotional scene! But I felt like Buchou just referenced something then...? Did she reference something then?

"I'm so glaaaaaad! I'm so happppppppy that Asia-san returned!"

Gasper is also crying a lot. Ah, she's even getting her head patted by Koneko-chan. Ah, looks like we can return home safely. The device is destroyed, so this should be the end.

"Lets go home, Asia-chan."

"Yes! Before that, I need to pray!"

Asia seemed like she was praying something to the sky.

"Asia-chan, what did you pray for then?"

Asia develops a shy smile.

"Its a secret Makoto-san."

As Asia was about to walk with us...

"No!"

Throw! Catch!

Asia was thrown towards Kiba who caught her. Then...

FLASH

Then something very bright appears. When I looked, Makoto is surrounded by pillars of light. When the pillars of light disappeared…

"...Makoto?"

Where did he go?

---

Yumi P.O.V

We didn't know what happened for a moment. No, even now I still don't know what happened.

Makoto-kun defeated Diodora Astaroth, killed him and destroyed the device made by a Longinus with the aide of Chelia-sans negation ability, and we rescued Asia-san safely. I, and the group were trying to leave this place.

Then that moment, Makoto-kun disappeared inside a bright light.

…What just happened?

"An object made from a Longinus perishes from the attack of that damn negating ability Chelia is known for, huh. Damn Mist-user, he eased up. It's necessary to readjust the plan."

An unfamiliar voice. When I looked at the direction it came from, an unfamiliar man was floating in the sky. He's wearing light armour that had a cape on it.

…What is this amount of aura which feels like it froze the core of my body…

Buchou then asks that man.

"…Who are you?"

"It's my first time meeting you, sister of the annoying fake Maou. My name is Shalba Beelzebub. The true successor of the Great True Maou Beelzebub. I'm different from the relative of the fake one you fought earlier. Diodora Astaroth, I lent him my power and look what happened to him. In the match against Agares, he used Ophis' snake without my authorisation and had the enemy predict our plan. He was very foolish indeed. I'm glad the fox killed him, saves me the trouble."

Old Beelzebub!

At a time like this! Seems like the mastermind of this terror that Azazel-sensei mentioned has showed himself….

A strike of light which was shot from Shalba's hand pierces through the wall! Was that to display power? Was that the power of the Fallen Angels and Angels? How did a Devil do something like that?

"That will happen to all of you soon."

He made a cocky laugh. I then saw a unfamiliar device on Shalba's arm.

…Is that the source which created the light?

Then Makoto-kun has really… It looks like everyone else realised it too. Gasper's body trembled greatly because of it. Even I, have tears coming from my eyes. This...this can't be real...Makoto-kun...you can't be gone...

"Makoto-san...why...?"

Asia-san was in a state of total shock. She covered her mouth, and her eyes were leaking so many tears. It was like a waterfall, something that just continued to flow no matter what.

Even I...I couldn't think straight. Makoto-kun has been...murdered right in front of my eyes. Even though Asia-san was in my arms still, I felt like I could break down at any second.

It feels like someone has ripped out my heart, and I have nothing left. Makoto-kun...you can't leave us now...come back...

"Now, sister of Sirzechs. It may be sudden, but I will have you die here. The reason is simple. That is to destroy every blood relative of the current Maou."

Shalba says it with a cold voice. His eyes are also filled with hatred. He must have a huge hatred towards the current Maou. Authority and nobility, and the seat of Maou was taken away from him, and they were pushed away to the end of the Underworld so their hatred must be very deep.

"So you mean to kill Glasya-Labolas, Astaroth, and us, the Gremory."

Shalba narrows his eyes with Buchou's words.

"That is correct. It is simply displeasing. We, the true successors, to be called the "Old" by you people, the relatives of the current Maou, and it is something very hard to endure."

Shalba made a sigh.

"Our plan ends with this. It is our defeat. I never thought that a Boosted Gear, a mid-tier Longinus, would win against the Dimension Lost, a high tier Longinus. I can only say that this was something we didn't anticipate. Well, we got significant results for future terrorism, so I have to be satisfied with it. Creuserey died but it won't be a problem. As long as I'm active, we can still progress even without Vali. The True Beelzebub is great. Now, as my souvenir while returning… Sirzechs' sister, I will have you dead."

"You don't challenge the current Maou directly, but kill their relatives, what cowardice!"

"That's alright. I will kill the family of the current Maou first. It won't mean a thing if we don't have them taste despair."

"Scum! Most of all, the crime for killing Makoto! I absolutely won't forgive you!"

Buchou rages, and she increases the red aura around her body to the limit. Akeno-san also puts an angry expression, and she started to wear the holy lightning on her whole body. Xenovia took Asia-san away from me and hugs the sobbing girl Asia-san tightly and whispers comforting words to her. I also don't plan to forgive him! Koneko-chan's body is shaking quite violently as she cries, like a waterfall. Gasper-chan...Gasper-chan looks like she has given up on everything.

Makoto-kun has been taken away from us...Makoto-kun is gone. My head hurts, my heart hurts. My body is going numb, my eyes are leaking heavy tears. I can't stop them from flowing. Makoto-kun was my...support and now he's gone...I don't know what I'm going to do now...what should I do now...?

Ise-kun calls for Makoto-kun while walking unsteadily on his foot.

"Makoto? Where did you go? Hey, let's go. We are going home. Otou-san and Okaa-san are waiting. I-If you hide, then we won't be able to go home. Hahaha, Makoto sure likes to play around. Ever since he was a kid, he liked playing hide and seek."

Ise-kun…starts to look around for Makoto-kun. While walking weakly on his foot.

"Makoto? Let's go home. Now, you are strong enough so no one can bully you anymore. Even if there was, I would beat them up! So let's go back. Makoto, we still have to become Harem King and Prince together…"

I wasn't able to look at him.

Seeing that, Koneko-chan and Gasper-chan started crying even more. Akeno-san also looks away, and tears are flowing out from her eyes. Asia-san is blaming herself for what's happening as Xenovia consoles her. Buchou is hugging Ise-kun gently.

I also couldn't stop the thing coming out from my eyes… I just can't believe that he is gone. He's gone, away. H-He can't be dead, I know that in my heart...he can't be dead. He isn't dead...he can't leave us now. Everyone is looking forward to seeing him...I wanted to be with him always...even marriage was an option...we could've...but now he's really...Makoto-kun...come back...

"Buchou, I can't find Makoto. Even though we are finally able to go home after saving Asia. We still need to hide under the basement sensei told us. But if Makoto isn't here… …O-Otou-san and Okaa-san said Makoto was their real son like I was. Makoto also said Otou-san and Okaa-san are like his real parents as well… He is my… He is our important family…"

Ise-kun says it with an emotionless face, and Buchou gently strokes Ise-kun's cheek.

"...I wont forgive you...I can't forgive you for taking him away from me! Give him back noooooooooooooooooooooooow!"

The girl I hadn't expected to lose control, did and went forward with her fist aimed solely at the bastard who took Makoto-kun away from us.

Koneko-chan. She was the one who released so much anger that she has her Senjutsu running wild. Her fist was coated with a large amount of Senjutsu. If anyone is hit with that then its an instant kill!

"Futile."

GUUN!

Shalba reflects the Senjutsu filled fist with a defence barrier, and shot a demonic power bullet to her stomach!

DON!

Koneko-chan falls on the floor. She panted heavily, never did her tears stop. Koneko-chan really loved...loves Makoto-kun a great deal. I can see it in her pained expression.

"…Return Mako-kun to me… …He is…someone I love…! …He is my…I love Mako-kun so much... He was kinder than anyone…! Why was it him…!? W...Why is it always...him that suffers...?"

Even though Koneko-chan was slammed into the floor, she still took up arms, and tried to do another attack. But Shalba easily deflected Koneko-chan's attempts of launching an attack on him.

Shalba then says it to Ise-kun.

"Vulgar reincarnated Devil and the Dragon which is the same as garbage. The princess of Gremory seriously has bad taste indeed. That boy disappeared beyond to the dimension. His body should have perished by now. It means, he died."

When hearing that, Gasper-chan opened her eyes wide.

"...Mako-kun..."

Her eyes fluttered, then she fell unconscious. Even just hearing it has made Gasper-chan like that! I went over and checked her condition...she's fine. But she's just overwhelmed. Even in her unconscious state, she is crying out for Makoto-kun...

Its hard to bare this any longer. Makoto-kun is...I want him here right now. If he was here, he would know what to do for Gasper-chan, he would be able to calm down Ise-kun. Yeah...Ise-kun looks like he has lost everything that ever meant anything...I know that I have...I can't live without Makoto-kun...

Then Ise-kun's gaze locked onto Shalba, who is floating.

Like that, he continues to look at him. He looks bizarre. He continues to look at Shalba emotionlessly.

[Rias Gremory, leave this place at once. If you don't want to die, then it would be better to leave here immediately.]

Ddraig's voice. He emitted a sound, so even we can hear him. Leave? What does he mean? Buchou also put on a puzzled face like me. Ddraig then directed his voice to Shalba.

[The Devil over there. Shalba was your name, right?]

Ise-kun pushes Buchou away, and stands up.

[You…]

Ise-kun heads towards Shalba, while walking like a ghoul. When he went underneath Shalba, Ddraig's voice comes out from Ise-kun's mouth! His sound doesn't have a slight emotion that it gives chills to my body.

[Made the wrong choice.]

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

The shrine shook violently, and Ise-kun starts to emit a blood-like red aura! That aura starts to rise, and it gets bigger. It started to dye the whole area inside the shrine red.

I can understand from the quality of the aura I can feel with my skin! That aura….is dangerous! From Ise-kun's mouth, a curse-like chant is emitted. The voice isn't just that of Ise-kun. Young. Old. Male. Female. A creepy sound which is mixed with voices of several people.

[I, who is about to awaken…]

{It started.} {Looks like it will start.}

[Am the Heavenly Dragon that has stolen the principles of domination from God….]

{It was always like that, no matter what.} {That's not right; it was like that every time.}

[I laugh at the "infinite", and I grieve at the "dream"…]

{The one the World seeks….} {The one the World rejects...}

[I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination…]

{It was always power.} {It was always love.}

{You guys choose destruction no matter how many times!}

Ise-kun's armour starts to change… It became more sharp, and it grew large wings. From both hands and feet, claw-like things appeared. On the helm, many horn-like things appeared.

That appearance is a Dragon itself.

And then, from all the jewels in its body, a mixed scream like voice of the old, the young, man, and woman is emitted!

" " " " " " " And I shall sink you to the depths of crimson purgatory!" " " " " " "

[Juggernaut Drive!]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON….

Ise-kun's surroundings were blown away! The floor! The wall! The ceiling! All of that is destroyed by the blood-like red aura emitted from Ise-kun's armour!

"Gugyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

Ise-kun makes a beast-like roar and stands with his four limbs at the spot while moving his wings!

CUT!

The sound of the wind! So fast! I couldn't follow it with my eye…

"Nggggggggh!"

I heard Shalba's scream. When I turned around, Ise-kun who turned into a miniature dragon is gnawing on Shalba's shoulder. A mouth-like thing appeared on his helm, so he must have bitten using that fang.

Munch Munch Munch Munch…

The sound of flesh getting torn apart.

"Damn you!"

Shalba creates a light with his right arm and tries to release it towards Ise-kun. But from one of the jewels, a dragon arm covered in red scales appears, and stops Shalba's right arm.

Then from another jewel, a blade appears and cuts off Shalba's right arm!

"Guu!"

Shalba shows an expression of pain! His blood spreads around the floor of the shrine!

Gunch!

While making a creepy sound, Ise-kun bites off Shalba's arm, and descended to the floor.

When he comes down with his limbs, he spits out the flesh from Shalba's shoulder. The red armour mixes with Shalba's blood, and it was giving off a creepy brilliance.

"Gegogyuuga-gyhugohaaa! Guooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

He…has already lost the voice of a human. On all of the jewels which are shining, either a Dragon arm or blade grows out from it, and it started to turn into a shape which has lost the form of a human.

"Don't screw around with me!"

The enraged Shalba who descended to the ground releases an attack of light with his remaining left arm!

Then Sekiryuutei's wing…glowed with light! It looks like that of Hakuryuukou's wing! The moment Shalba's pulse of light was about to hit…

[Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide!]

That sound echoes, and the pulse of light halved… And halved again! It didn't know when to stop halving and Shalba's attack became so weak that it was like penlight.

This is…The power of Hakuryuukou that Ise-kun stole before! He can even use it at this high level!

"Vali's power! Damn you! How many times do you have to stand in my way! Valiiiiiii!"

Shalba roars, but instead of releasing a light, this time it was the pulse of demonic power! Huge! Enormous amount of aura goes toward Ise-kun!

SLIDE!

Ise-kun moved its direction just by flapping his wings. He fended of such a powerful attack with just that!? But does Shalba Beelzebub hold a grudge against Vali? The descendant of Old Beelzebub and Old Lucifer. Maybe due to their standing point, there must be a rift.

What! Then I realised the change in Ise-kun. The mouth on the helm of Sekiryuutei opened wide! A laser cannon thing appears from inside it. Then a single laser!

The red laser comes out from the mask and it goes straight to Shalba, blowing away his left arm! The power of the laser doesn't stop, and it leaves a skinny line on the wall, floor and ceiling of the shrine. Then…

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

An explosion happened from a far off place! Smoke appears and spreads dust everywhere.

"Nuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Ise-kun makes a roar, and when he covers himself with enormous amount of aura, a hole is made to the floor and it turned into a huge crater. Just by exposing his aura it seems like it will blow away the surroundings!

"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 due to Ophis' power! He has surpassed the Boosted Gear's specs recorded in the data!"

Shalba's expression finally turns into that of fear. His eyes are dyed with fear, and looks at Ise-kun as someone he should fear.

We could only stand there and look in a daze.

Buchou has her eyes opened wide and her whole body is trembling. Akeno-san, Xenovia, Koneko-chan, and Asia-san are looking at Ise-kun with fear. My body also couldn't stop trembling. Gasper-chan is still passed out but if she saw it, she would feel the same as the others.

That is a monster. That isn't Ise-kun anymore. Ise-kun… Sekiryuutei started to change his stance. It spread its wings and looked directly at Shalba.

SLIDE

A sound of something sliding. When I looked, the chest and stomach part of the armour opened, and something that looks like a launcher shows up.

After the silent vibration, a red aura gathers to the launcher. That starts to get bigger, and the aura is compressed and is charging at the launcher…!

The wings which are spread to the sides are glowing red, and the creepy red colour spread around the area.

"Ku! I can't die in a place like this!"

Shalba tries to draw a magic circle with his remaining leg… But that leg was "stopped".

"…You stopped it! My leg!"

The eyes on the armour shone red. …Are you telling me it activated an ability similar to Gasper-chan Sacred Gear!?

[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!]

[Longinus Smasher!]

It echoes through the shrine numerous of times. The sound coming from Sekiryuutei's Sacred Gear.

Then from the launcher that has been charged, an enormous amount of red aura is shot! This is bad! At this rate we will also get dragged into it!

"Buchou, let's retreat at once! We have to evacuate from this shrine!"

"Ise…I…"

Buchou walks towards Ise-kun craving for him, but I stop her.

"My apologies!"

I hold Buchou in my arms and ran. Akeno-san lent her shoulder to Asia-san, and Koneko-chan who was carrying Gasper-san with Xenovia follow after me!

"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!"

Shalba gets enveloped by the red aura that was shot, and he disappeared into the light as the shrine starts crumbling around us…

We ran until we came into contact with Chelia-san...who is with Ravel-san, Serafall-sama, Sakura-san, Raynare-san, a woman with silver hair and Irina-san! W-Why are they here!? N-No, that doesn't matter right now! We need to get out of here!

"...Where's Makoto?"

Chelia-san asked, looking at the decaying shrine. I looked away and cried to myself.

"...He's gone."

I mumbled out, holding in my rage and sadness.

"Gone...? What do you mean gone...?"

Chelia-sans eyes were brimming with tears. She covered her mouth in disbelief. She was shocked beyond belief. Her eyes were getting hollow, no light there at all.

"H-He's...there's no time to explain! He's gone!"

"No he's not...Makoto! Makoto! Come out now! Come and find me! Come on! We need to go now! We need go home and then we can be with one another!"

She called out like Ise-kun did just before. I looked away. Irina-san dropped to the floor, and cried heavy tears.

"J-Just as we found one another again...Ma-chan said that he would marry me one day...he can't be gone. Ma-chan...you can't be..."

Irina-sans eyes fluttered, and then she fell to the ground! Like Gasper-chan, her mind couldn't take it, couldn't take Makoto-kun's death and passed out. I feel like I might collapse, but I know that I have to be strong...I can't let my emotions get the better of me!

"Makoto-kun...I know we didn't know one another much, but I felt like we could've gotten along really well...but now...but now I don't know what to do...Odin-sama...I'm sorry but I dont think that I..."

The woman with silver hair crumbled to the ground, and shed some tears. I don't know her, but I think that she knows Makoto-kun and is deeply saddened by his death.

"Master is really gone? I...I thought that we were going to make children together. He said that he would look after me...he said it! He told me that I was his servant and he was my Master! N-Now that he's gone...what do I do now...?"

Raynare-san dropped to the floor, and buried her face in her hands, crying. She held lots of admiration for Makoto-kun, she respected him even though they were former enemies. I guess, she wanted to live under him as his servant forever.

"Its...just like back then...haven't we suffered enough? If he's gone then...what's the point...we were a family...we were supposed to be together again..."

Sakura-san sobbed out, dropping to the floor. Makoto-kun and her are old comrades, so of course they would love one another deeply like family. She looks so distant right now, like Chelia-san who is sobbing her poor heart out. Its painful to watch.

"...This is too much for me...Mako-sama said that...he would one day take me as his Bishop and...we would be together always...a-and now he's...really gone..."

Ravel-san really had deep affection for Makoto-kun. She is usually in her tsundere mode and calls him an idiot. But at times like these, she breaks down and gives up. She wipes her eyes with her sleeve, and sobs to herself.

"...Ravel...stop crying...it wont bring him back."

Koneko-chan stated with nearly no emotion. She might sound like that, but she's crying as well. But she's trying to hide it with her hands rubbing her face. Hearing what she said, Ravel-san stood up and became enraged.

"Y-You are accepting this too easily! D-Didn't you hear that he's dead!? He's gone Koneko-san! He's dead and there's nothing that will bring him back! You tell me to stop crying but you are crying as well!"

Even though she said it harshly, Koneko-chan sunk to the floor.

"...I am crying...but I believe that...he wouldn't die...I know that he isn't dead...that's why, I believe in him. He...He might not be here right now...but I know that he's out there...somewhere..."

S-So Koneko-chan has a resolve like that? She believes that Makoto-kun is out there somewhere...? Is that what she really thinks? I...It would be nice to see something like that.

"Sob...I'm sorry Koneko-san. Yo...You are right...he wouldn't..."

Ravel-san embraced Koneko-chan silently.

Serafall-sama covered her mouth, and cried such large tears.

"He's not dead! Ma-taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Come on! Please come out now! We still need to do everything you wanted! You wanted to go to Heaven! B-But not like this Ma-tan! You are my adorable Queen...come on now...please come out...don't leave me..."

Serafall-sama moved forward on unsteady legs, intending to go deeper in the shrine! I-If she goes forward, she will be caught up in the mayhem!

"Serafall-sama!"

Even though I called, she continued going forward. She didn't even register what was happening to her.

"S...Serafall-sama, where are you going?"

Buchou asked the Maou, who simply moved through the falling shrine like nothing can faze her now. Like, nothing will reach her.

"...I don't have anywhere to go if Ma-tan isn't there with me."

To me, it sounded like she had given up. Like...she doesn't want to be here if Makoto-kun isn't here. Her voice was so hollow, and absent of life.

She continued moving forward, a piece of rubble was falling towards her! But even when she noticed it, she didn't do anything to stop it!

[Serafall-sama!]

Everyone cried and reacted but we were going to be too late! It was falling faster than even I could move!

"Mama!"

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

A huge burst of lighting that was black shot out from an unknown area which destroyed the rubble that was about to hit Serafall-sama! B-But, who did that attack then? Who saved Serafall-sama?

"Mama~"

When I heard that chirpy voice, I turned around and saw...Hey, isn't that...

---

[Dimensional Gap, minutes earlier]

Vali P.O.V

"Kaa-chan! So, this is the Dimensional Gap huh~? I can't believe that we are here! By the way, we should go that way~!"

The little girl, Sora asked me and pointed in a direction as I, Arthur and Bikou traverse the Gap in this protective dome for our intended target. Great Red and Gogmagog...

"It certainly is. And alright, I trust you. But don't tell Ma-kun that I brought you here."

We changed course on her instructions. She can traverse here for unknown reasons. Was she from this place originally?

"Eh? Why Kaa-chan?"

This little girl...is so idiotic sometimes. If she tells him, he'll just complain about it and tell me off for endangering her. I can't do with the hassle.

"Because I'm telling you. If you don't listen, then you can't play with Bikou."

"Bahhh~! But I like beating up Bikou-san!"

Bikou from the side of me shook greatly. Yeah, he's Sora's target all the time. I guess she doesn't like the Youkai. Sometimes, I even feel annoyance at his ways. Him and Kuroka. All the time, she is on about how Ma-kun is a whore and a slut.

"V-Vali! Control that little Dragon! She's powerful and scary and she might hurt me even more than usual!"

"Of course she is." I sighed and looked downwards at the girl holding my hand. "She is trained by me so she isn't going to be weak."

"W-Well! Tell her its wrong to hit me!"

I would, but I don't want too. It would be the best, to see Sora rise in power. She's already proven that she's powerful, evident on how she beat both Kuroka and Bikou just the other day...even if they were unprepared, its a good power that she has. Something that certainly needs harnessing...although Ma-kun would be against it...whatever, I will just squeeze his adorable ass...his butt...n-no! Don't think about it...cute thing...ugh!

"Monkey-chan! Can I beat you up now?"

When she asked, Bikou cried and tried to move away, but Sora grabbed his arm and pulled him down to her level and then she pinches his cheeks as he cries heavy tears. She's like a little bully sometimes. But only with Bikou...do monkeys and Dragons have bad blood that I'm unaware of?

"Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Stop it!"

"Nope~! You're a naughty monkey that needs to be punished!"

Pinch! Pinch! Pinch!

"Owwwwwwwwwwww! It hurts! It hurts for the love of Maou!"

I could only shake my head at the display, as did Arthur. Yeah, this isn't exactly how I imagined going through the Dimensional Gap. Although its good, as she can apparently understand how to move through this Gap. She keeps pointing us in the direction of which way we need to go.

I bent down to her level and looked her directly in the eyes.

"Then, you aren't going to tell Ma-kun about us being here, are you?"

"Nope! I wont tell Tou-chan about it! But what if he finds out on his own?"

"Why would he find out? Unless you tell him, he wont know."

"Well, Tou-chan is in the Dimensional Gap as well so of course he's going to know!"

When she said that, my heart jumped in my chest. H-He's in the Dimensional Gap?

"What do you mean?"

I asked with suspicion. He shouldn't be in the Dimensional Gap. He should be in the Underworld or something. But if he's here, then he's in danger.

"Yeah, Tou-chan has been in here for a few minutes now. I sensed him come here. I thought that you might've known so that's why I didn't say anything."

He's been in here for a few minutes now!?

"T-Tell me where he is Sora, right now!"

I snapped, my anger rising. If he's in here and dies, then I wont ever forgive myself for it!

"O-Okay! He's that way! If we keep going that way, we'll run into Tou-chan!"

She pointed left so I made my decision.

[Vanishing Dragon Balance Breaker!]

I activated Balance Breaker immediately.

"You three follow after me. Ma-kun wont be able to survive the void of this place so I need to go now, fast."

Arthur, Bikou and Sora nods at me.

"Understood Vali."

"Yeah yeah~"

"Save Tou-chan Kaa-chan!"

I then took off through this void after leaving the dome we were in. I will be able to survive in here for at least a few minutes in my Scale Mail. Ma-kun on the other hand...I don't want to think about it.

I don't know why he is here, but he's here. Why is he in the Dimensional Gap? I wouldn't expect him to be exploring the Dimensional Gap. I went as fast as I could through this Gap.

.

.

.

Honestly, I don't know how fast I was going. As fast as I could go, that's how fast. But eventually, I came across a small bubble. Inside the bubble was a boy that's dressed in a floral...yeah, it looks like his outfit is actually made of flowers of different colours. It only comes to his inner thigh, and exposes some of his chest. Its kind of like...that outfit shows off his butt...

T-That's not the important thing! I rushed over, and entered the dome, erecting a dome around us. I took the boy in my arms, and stroked his face. Yes, its Ma-kun. Why is he here?

I checked on his condition...he's still breathing. That's a relief. I patted him on the face, which made him stir.

He cracked open his eyes a minute later, and looked at me with confusion.

"Vali-san...?"

"That's right. Its me."

He smiled brightly at me, yet its a little strained. He must be feeling weak from the effects in here.

"Vali-san...where are we exactly?"

"The Dimensional Gap. I don't know why you are here though."

"I...I don't remember. I remember something going for Asia-chan so I knocked her away. The next thing I remember is equipping this outfit and erecting this barrier around me. After that, I must've been knocked unconscious."

That outfit...equipping?

"What do you mean, equipping?"

"Y-Yeah...this is my Balance Breaker...one set of it anyway."

I don't get what he means by that. But he has Balance Breaker now. That's good.

"One set?"

"Yeah, one set. My Sacred Gears Balance Breaker is called Sacred Regalia and it has the ability to manifest souls that are sealed within my Sacred Gear and me merging with them, gaining their abilities, an armour like this and such I believe. I don't really understand it yet as...well, its strange to me and I only awakened it not long ago. But Vali-san..." He lifts off my helm, and peers into my eyes. "I don't know what happened, but you saved me?"

"But of course I did." I smirked. "You'll just have to repay me sometime."

He smiles, and kisses me on the lips.

"I can think of a way for me to repay you. B-But Vali-san...I was so scared...this void is so empty and I was all alone again, like when I was in my cage...I thought I was going to die...I don't want to ever feel helpless like that again Vali-san..."

He teared up, so I brushed them away from his eyes.

"Don't be stupid, you aren't alone. No matter what, I will always protect you."

"Thank you...Vali-san. B-But...I sense something is wrong with Aniki! W-Whats this feeling..."

"I sense it as well. I think, Hyoudou Issei has entered Juggernaut Drive."

"T-That thing you can enter?"

"Exactly, but Hyoudou Issei, wont be able to control it at his current development. Most likely, it is an incomplete version and its making him go berserk right now. For its trigger..."

Ma-kun nodded, very sadly.

"It was...me wasn't it?"

"Most likely. I don't know the feel details but I would estimate that losing you would push him into going into that state." He looked down in sorrow, possibly blaming himself. So I tilted his chin up. "It isn't your fault." I stated, adopting a caring tone. "This isn't your fault, so don't blame yourself."

"B...But I thought that this Juggernaut Drive eats away at your lifespan."

Of course that's right. Ma-kun isn't stupid and knows that Hyoudou Issei is in danger right now.

"It does. For him I mean. I can use my demonic power in the place of my lifespan, but Hyoudou Issei doesn't have such a luxury. However, if we get there fast enough, it can be stopped."

"...You'd do that for me Vali-san?"

I nodded.

"For you, I would do anything."

"Vali-san..." He kissed me, then hugged me. "Thank you Vali-san. But for now..." A magic circle appeared on his lap, as he broke the hug. A small bird appeared...I think that this is his familiar. "Bari-kun, show me what's going on with the others, alright? Find Aniki's energy signature and display what's going on."

"Mama!"

...Don't laugh...just don't laugh Vali...just don't laugh...it would hurt his feelings...even if it...is funny...beyond belief...don't laugh Vali...

My face broke out into a grin, as the bird glowed a greenish colour.

Ma-kun looked at me as a small laugh escaped my lips.

"Alright, what are you laughing at?"

"Nothing...Mama."

Ma-kun slapped himself in the face and cried.

"D-Don't call me that! That's the only thing my familiar can say!"

"If you say so Mama."

He cried and turned away from me.

"Uwah! I don't like this side of you Vali-san! Its strange yet cute..."

"By the way." I smirked as he turns back to me. "Whats with the outfit? Why do you look like a giant flower?"

"Hehehe...its because the soul I'm using is a girl, a healing fairy at that. That's why it has a girly look too it. But it isn't like I mind it that much. It makes me feel stronger, magically I mean."

"Hmmmm, I see. Well, that's also good."

He smiled and nodded happily.

At that time, a window appeared from the birds mouth. From the window I saw...

"I-Is that Aniki!?"

"It is. Like I theorized. Its a incomplete Juggernaut Drive."

"Aniki...looks scary right now...and this is because of..." I gave him a stern look, which he nods at. "...Okay, there's no point blaming myself. I'll just have to go and stop this myself! Bari-kun! Go and protect the others until I get there!"

"Mama!"

I suppose that's a "Yes!" coming from the bird. The bird then disappears in a flash of light. He then faced me.

"W...We should go Vali-san."

"Right. Lets meet up with the others first."

"Others?" He raised his eyebrows. "Who's others?"

"Bikou, Arthur and Sora..."

His face fell into a frown.

"You brought Sora to the Dimensional Gap? Do you realize how irresponsible that is!?"

Ugh, I knew he would yell at me. Its the only time that he is actually a dominating person with me, when she is involved. Its actually kind of arousing...

"She's fine. In case you haven't noticed, she's a powerful little Dragon. And she can traverse this space like walking down a street."

"S-Seriously? She can traverse here like its nothing?"

I confirmed what he was saying with a nod.

"Yeah, she can apparently do that. She was actually the one who told me you was in here."

"Oh...then, this once I don't mind that you brought her here. Then, lets go and see them, then save Aniki!"

"Right."

So we made our way back to the others. I wouldn't say it to his face, but I'm glad that he didn't die...and reaching Balance Breaker, he truly is reaching some of his true potential. Its going to be interesting watching his growth from now on.

---

[Shrine]

Yumi P.O.V

"B...Bari-chan?"

Serafall-sama called, in a disbelieving voice. Yes, the one who appeared was Makoto-kun's familiar, Bari-kun. It was the one who saved Serafall-sama from the falling rubble. The bird flew to Serafall-sama and rested on her shoulder. But why is Makoto-kun's familiar here? Everyone raised eyebrows at the familiar bird.

"Mama!"

"Y...Your Mama is...dead...Bari-chan..."

Serafall-sama spoke solemnly. However, Bari-kun flicked his wings from her shoulder.

SHINE!

A bright light shined all around us. It was so blinding that I couldn't see a thing.

When the light died down...we were outside the shrine! The shrine was continuing to crumble, but as I was about to make a holy demonic shelter, a barrier was erected around us, by Makoto-kun's familiar.

Even now, Makoto-kun is protecting us with his familiar. Makoto-kun...I don't understand...are you perhaps...

When the sound of the crumbling stopped, I looked and saw...the shrine was completely destroyed!

"Oooooooooooooooooon…"

Ise-kun stands on the shrine which turned into a ruin, and releases a sad echo towards the sky.

Even if he lost himself, he still has the sadness of losing Makoto-kun within him.

Shalba Beelzebub and Diodora Astaroth are no longer alive. The fight is supposed to be over, yet Ise-kun's armour shows no sign of disappearing.

…What should I do? What should I do to make Ise-kun return to himself?

Including Buchou, the whole group can only just look at the roaring Ise-kun.

"Hey, why's everyone depressed?"

A new person? Then a crack appeared in the sky! The one that came from the sky was...Sora-chan!

"Sora!"

Buchou called out, looking happy to see the child. Sora waved at everyone energetically.

"Heya everyone! Why is everyone upset? Has someone been hurt?"

She doesn't know about Makoto-kun. And it seems no one wants to tell her, so I stepped forward and broke the news to her.

"Sora-chan...your Tou-chan has...has been killed. He's dead now...I'm so sorry..."

"Tou-chan isn't dead." She spoke up, to my hope. "Tou-chan is with Kaa-chan. They are coming right now."

Coming with Kaa-chan? Ma...Makoto-kun is alive!?

Then, from the crack appeared a man in chinese armour. Even though this is the first time I've met him, I believe that this mans name is Bikou. Another man appeared wearing a suit. He is carrying the holy sword Caliburn. I can tell from the amount of light that the sword is giving off that this is in fact the holy sword Caliburn.

Then finally...Vali appeared...and in her arms...

"Hello...everyone."

Y-Yes! The one that's in her arms is...

[MAKOTO!]

We all rushed and ripped Makoto-kun away from Vali, hugging him wherever we could.

"Makoto-kun!"

"Makoto!"

"Makoto-san!"

"...Mako-kun!"

"Mako-sama!"

"Master!"

"Makoto-kun is alive!?"

"Hubby!"

Myself, Chelia-san, Asia-san, Koneko-chan, Ravel-san, Raynare-san, the silver haired woman who's name I didn't catch and Sakura-san called out, hugging onto him tightly. This is the best...he might have on a different outfit now, but I know that he's fine now.

"H-Hey everyone! Ehehe, it hurts~"

We all giggled but we didn't let go. I didn't want to let go!

A minute later, due to the commotion no doubt, Gasper-chan and Irina-san wake up, and look around sadly before...

"Ma-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

"Mako-kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun!"

Both hug him tightly, not letting go! I didn't want to let go either. This is just so amazing! I knew that he didn't die! Even if it was just for a short while, I don't want to be apart from him again. Its too bad being away for even just a short time.

Then Serafall-sama looks at Makoto-kun who smiles back. We understood that they wanted a moment so we all broke the hug so he could stand up.

Serafall-sama walked over to Makoto-kun while crying, and he did the same. They met in the middle. She places a hand on his cheek and strokes it softly.

"Ma-tan...I'm glad you are back. I couldn't live without you Ma-tan. I was ready to give up. But apart of me knew that Ma-tan would come back to me. I knew that Ma-tan wouldn't let this stop him. Even if only for a few minutes, my world crashed down. I can't imagine being without you Ma-tan. I...I don't want to ever experience that pain again Ma-tan."

"I'm sorry Sera-tan, I wont ever hurt you again."

HUG!

She embraced him, kissing him on the lips repeatedly. He wrapped his arms around her, in a comforting embrace. I could tell from here, the love they shared was irreplaceable.

"I love you Ma-tan."

"Me too, forever."

"Forever and ever Ma-tan, that's what I want to be."

As they embraced, I noticed that Vali was looking at Ise-kun.

"Vali."

Buchou gets shocked at Vali's appearance. But she made a stance to attack immediately. We also made the stance to battle too. But I couldn't sense hostility from 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 just like we saw before Ma-kun." He nodded at Vali-san while continuing to hug Serafall-sama who is crying happy tears. "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."

Buchou asks Vali.

"…This form, is he able to revert from it?"

"Since it isn't a complete Juggernaut Drive there would be cases where he can revert, 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."

So it is a dangerous form after all…

"What's left now is Ise."

Buchou looked towards Ise-kun. Ise-kun is still continuing to roar because of the sadness of losing Makoto-kun.

"Is he able to revert to himself if we tell him about Makoto's safety?"

Vali shook her head to the side to Buchou's suggestion.

"It's dangerous. You will die. Though I won't stop you from doing it."

"Vali-san..."

Makoto-kun sounded disappointed, but Vali just showed her usual face.

"I know Ma-kun, I know."

Makoto-kun broke the hug from Serafall-sama and pushed away from her. He then put his hands together, his clothes returning to their normal state. A strange, golden glow surrounds the boy as he says something.

"I, shall go inside Aniki and bring him back."

[...?]

Everyone made clueless faces. But Makoto-kun said it with a refreshing smile.

"This is my fault, and I should fix this."

"How do you intend to go inside him?"

When I asked, Makoto-kun winked.

"I'm Project HDF, nothing is impossible, when you believe in yourself."

"Ma-tan...don't do anything dangerous."

Serafall-sama tried to stop him, but Makoto-kun stopped her, by holding her hands.

"I'm your Queen, I will come back to you, I promise. But I need to stop Aniki now. Its my duty as his Otouto. I caused this, and I will fix it."

Serafall-sama looked reluctant, but nodded nonetheless.

After saying that, I saw Chelia-san offering a prayer for him. Makoto-kun's body glowed a bright golden colour. I don't understand what he's doing right now...

Then, I saw something shocking. He...his...something is coming from Makoto-kun's body. Its glowing bright gold, and it has turned his attention to Ise-kun who is rampaging.

Shoot!

The golden thing shot from Makoto-kun, and washed over Ise-kun! When that happened, Makoto-kun's body went limp, falling to the floor. S...So...what's going to happen now?

---

[Inside Ise's Mind.]

Ise P.O.V

I couldn't save him...

Makoto.

Again, he's dead...I couldn't protect him again.

I failed him. I can't even keep him safe...some brother I am...

"That's right, some brother you are."

"W-Who's there?"

I called out, looking around this dark place.

Something shined in front of me...it took a form. The form it took was...Makoto! Makoto appeared before me...is he...a dark aura is around him...

"Makoto?"

When I said it, he showed an evil smile.

"That's right Aniki. Its me, the brother you killed. You killed me, again."

"W...What?"

I was dumbfounded.

But Makoto here showed his evil smile again.

"Geez, you're dumb. Once again, you've killed me. Raynare, she killed me as well. Remember Aniki? I died because of Raynare, then she almost killed me again. Then I was nearly killed by Akihiko. And all of this happened in front of your eyes, yet you didn't do anything to save me. Some brother you are."

Some brother I am...

"Makoto...I am..."

"Apologises huh. I don't need them, because they wouldn't do anything anyway. You've once again killed me. Its no wonder that no girl would ever actually love you."

"No girl would love me..."

"That's right. No one actually loves you. Buchou, Akeno-senpai, Xenovia-senpai and whoever else you think loves you. These girls don't love you. You must realize it, that they are just playing around with you. They think that you are a pet that they can tease. And, I never loved you either."

He never loved me...no one would love me...I failed him...he died in front of my eyes...playing around with me...they are playing around with me...yeah that's what they are doing...

"Hehehehehehe! Its funny, watching you like this. Precious Aniki is in such a state. I can't believe that I ever looked up to you. Why did I look up to you? Have you ever done anything right at all?"

"Makoto...I am so sorry...forgive me..."

"No, I can't forgive you. I would never forgive you for letting me die. Why would I even do something like that? Thanks to you, I died not once, but twice, and nearly died a bunch of other times. Its all your fault. Hehehe, poor boy, thinking about forgiveness when he doesn't deserve any. Thanks for letting me die Aniki."

I couldn't stop the tears from overflowing. I am pathetic, I couldn't even protect him. I couldn't even save him. Makoto...he died because of me...he died because of something I didn't do...

Makoto...

I'm sinking...

Makoto...

I'll follow you...

Makoto...

You wont be alone...I will also join...

"Makoto..."

I'll go to Heaven with you...if Devils go to Heaven...I wont let you be alone anymore...

"ANIKI!"

...! That voice...

"Ma-Makoto!?"

Yeah, it was Makoto, but not evil Makoto in front of me! It was someone else, another Makoto maybe?

"Aniki! Please don't listen to that other me! He's wrong!"

Shine!

Like a guardian Angel, another Makoto appeared. But this one is covered in bright lights, while the other one is covered in darkness. The one with bright lights looks at the one that's covered in darkness and reels his fist back.

"You disgusting person. You and him are so alike that it disgusts me."

The evil Makoto said. But the good one glares with an intense hatred.

"YOU GET OUT OF MY ANIKI'S HEAD RIGHT NOW!"

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

"Iyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

SHATTER!

Makoto, the light one punched the dark one and he shattered! Like glass, the other disappeared. The light Makoto faced me with a smile.

"Aniki, you don't have to blame yourself for anything. I'm not dead, and I don't hate you. I don't blame you for anything that's happened in our past. I never once blamed you for Raynare-san. I never blamed you for anything."

He reached out his hand, but I pulled away. I don't know what to believe...

"Ma-Makoto...how can I..."

He moved closer to me.

"Aniki, I know you're afraid of the girls who get close. I know that you are hesitant to let them be near you, I know that Raynare-san caused something that is going to be hard to healed. But Aniki, I know that deep within you, that Raynare-sans curse is disappearing, day by day. It might be there now, but eventually, it will disappear."

He held out his hand again.

"Its okay. You don't have to worry about anything anymore. I'm right here for you. I wont go anywhere. I wont let Aniki feel sadness. Even if the girls didn't love you, I do. It might not be the same love that you're looking for, but I love you so much. Aniki is my most important person."

I reached out for his hand, but pulled back at the last second...

"Makoto...is it you...are you really..."

"Yes, its me. I am alive. Everyone is worried outside for you. Even though life is scary, even though there's a chance that your heart might get hurt, you have to take the chance Aniki. You have to do it, and come back now."

"What do I have to do?"

"Just take my hand, and I will do the rest. Trust in me Aniki."

"I do trust in you. Makoto."

Grasp.

I took his hand, and we both glowed.

"Don't worry, I'm right here Aniki. The hard parts over now, I will do the rest."

After hearing that, the world around us brightened up, it turned from black to a beautiful gold colour. Yes...I understand now Makoto...yeah, that other one was my negative feelings...but you are the real one...and I know that you wouldn't lie to me...I trust you.

"Lets go back together."

"Yeah, together."

We smiled at one another as a large flash of light envelops us.

---

[Battlefield]

"Hmm. Huh? What is going on?"

When I opened my eyes, I wasn't in Balance Breaker form anymore. I was confused when I found myself being hugged by Buchou and Akeno-san who are in tears. I was told that Shalba was defeated by me.

Ooh, I remember now! Makoto...saved me from...my negative Makoto. The negative feelings, he dispelled them and assured me that its fine now...

I looked for Makoto. If he's alive then he would be here...

"Ani...Aniki."

He smiled, as he was being hugged as well. He had laboured breathing but otherwise, he looked fine. The one who was standing next to Makoto was...Vali! Why is she here?

"Makoto-kun was saved by Vali."

Kiba informed me. Oh, is that right? Then I owe her some gratitude.

"Ise-kun." Chelia got my attention. "Makoto...I'm glad that he was able to help you. He even combined his soul with your body. Its something that Makoto could do because of his very rare ability."

Combined his soul with my body? That's how he was able to appear in my head? I'm glad, he did something like that for me.

"Ise-Oji-chan!"

Hug!

I was tackled into a hug by the Dragon girl Sora. I wrapped an arm around her body and pulled her really close.

"Sora, I'm fine."

"I'm so glad! It was scary but I'm glad that Oji-chan is good!"

The little Dragon girl continued to hug me. But then, Sora looked up.

"It seems, like Great Red will be making an appearance now."

Great Red? I was in doubt at the name. But I followed her gaze.

BREAK! BREAK!

A gigantic hole was created in the sky. Then something appears within from it.

"That…."

I became shocked that my mouth dropped open because of what I am seeing from the thing which appeared from the hole. Vali says it while putting on a smirk.

"Look carefully, Hyoudou Issei. That is the one, I wanted to see."

A gigantic creature….. A true-red coloured Dragon appeared in the sky swimming magnificently.

Huge! He's much bigger than old-man Tannin! It easily exceeds hundred meters! Vali continues while narrowing her eyes.

"There are two Dragons called the 'Red Dragons'. One of them is the ancient Dragon from Wales residing in you. Welsh Dragon. The Sekiryuutei. Hakuryuukou also comes from the same origin and the same myth. But there is one more 'Red Dragon'. That is the Red-Dragon which is recorded in Revelation ."

"Revelation…?"

"The True God-Emperor of Red-Dragon. Apocalypse Dragon, the Great-Red. It's the great dragon which is called the '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."

Vali's target…

That time, Vali showed the clearest eyes ever seen before.

"The one I want to fight the most. The Apocalypse Dragon Great-Red who is called DxD, Dragon of Dragon. I want to become "The True God Emperor of White Dragon". It won't look good if the 'white' is a rank below the 'red' when there is the ultimate class for 'red' right? That's why I will become one. One day when I defeat Great Red."

So that is Vali's dream.

"Maou, I bet that thing has a huge penis!"

When Buchou said it...everyone looked at her with shocked eyes. Did she really just say...

Buchou looked at all of us, and raised her eyebrows.

"What?"

[You're disgusting.]

Buchou was taken back by everyone who said that. Even Sora said that...

"I am not disgusting! I bet everyone was thinking the same thing anyway! I just had the courage to say it! It has a Great Red di-"

"Please don't finish that sentence Rias-chan." Serafall-sama cried. "That's just gross~ I don't wanna think about Great Red-chan getting it on with anyone~"

Buchou sobbed and hugged me.

"Great Red. It has been awhile."

Near us, a black-haired little girl wearing a one-piece was standing there.

"Who is that girl…? She wasn't there before."

Hearing me, Makoto smiled.

"That girl is Ophis-san, the leader of the Khaos Brigade. She is called Dragon God as well."

A-Are you serious!? She's the leader!?

The little girl looked at Makoto.

"My fox. It, seems you are well."

H-Her what!? H-Her fox!?

"O-Ophis-san...what are you here for? A fight perhaps?"

The small girl made a posture of shooting a gun using her hands at Great Red.

"No, my aim is Great Red my fox. I, shall obtain silence and live there, with my fox."

D-Did she say that she's going to take Makoto with her!? When hearing that, Serafall-sama got in front of him.

"I wont let you take my Ma-tan away Ophis-chan! Even if you are the Dragon God, I wont lose Ma-tan to you!"

Ophis here just looked at Serafall-sama blankly, before moving her eyes to Makoto's form who shrinks away. Y-Yeah, this Dragon God has staked a claim on you Makoto! Even if she is a Loli (which is so his type) she is still scary as hell!

FLAP

This time a sound of the wing flapping.

DON!

It seems like something heavy fell down as well! What is it this time! Wait, its Sensei and old-man Tannin!

"Sensei, Old-man!"

"Oh, Ise. Looks like you are back to normal. I was scared about what would happen to you, but I knew that you will revert back to normal from Juggernaut Drive with Makoto's help, but I'm sure that even oppai would've done it as well. You are the big-idiot who reached Balance Breaker by pressing women's tits after all. So either method would've worked, but the Makoto option sounds better to my ears for some reason."

Sensei and ossan look upwards at Great Red.

"How nostalgic. Great Red huh."

"Have you also fought him Tannin?"

Old-man shook his head to the sides to Sensei's question.

"No, he didn't even pay attention to me."

So even Old-man couldn't become his opponent? Then that giant Dragon, how powerful is it…?

"It's been a while, Azazel." Vali speaks to Sensei. "Did you defeat Creuserey Asmodeus?"

"Yeah, but Sirzechs 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."

"And Onii-sama bastard?"

Buchou asks sensei.

"The barrier collapsed, so he returned to the observation room."

Sensei then says it to Ophis.

"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 show even a slight sign of being shocked. So it doesn't hurt them even if a single faction was crushed. Hearing that, Sensei shrugs his shoulder.

"Among you guys, the group with power apart from Vali is the faction assembled by the humans who are either the descendants of heroes or Sacred Gear possessors. I think they were called 'Hero Faction' right."

Hero Faction? There are still factions remaining in the terrorists group!? Ah, if I remember their organisation consists of dangerous heretics from different places…

"Now, Ophis. Shall we fight?"

Sensei points his spear of light at Ophis. Is the battle going to resume!? And the fight will be between bosses!? But Ophis turns around.

"I will go home."

Oh my, looks like she has no desire to fight. People on our side won't be satisfied with that, and old-man Tannin shouts and tells her to stop while spreading his wings.

"Wait! Ophis!"

But Ophis just put on a creepy smile.

"Tannin. The Project HDF's are gathering again. It will turn interesting." Ophis then looked at Makoto again. "My fox, be well."

Ophis gave a small...smile towards Makoto who smiled back, a strained smile at that.

Hyuu!

The air vibrated and...she disappeared! She ran away!

"Come along Sora."

Vali said it to the Dragon girl on my lap.

"Kay! Coming Kaa-chan!"

The girl shot off to Vali, and grabbed her hand.

She was just about to enter the cut to another dimension created by the guy wearing a suit. You guys are too fast at escaping!

"Hyoudou Issei. Do you want to defeat me?"

"...I do. But you are not the only one I want to surpass. I want to surpass my pal, Saji. I even want to surpass Makoto who has now gained Balance Breaker. There are so many things I want to surpass."

Makoto's face went red when hearing that. Yeah, that's right, you are also a rival of mine, even if you are my Otouto.

"Me too. There are those I want to defeat besides you. This is weird. Looks like the current Sekiryuutei and the current Hakuryuukou have dreams and objectives more important than the destined fight. Maybe you and I are weird Dragons. Well, I did fall for a fox, which is weird in of itself." Makoto frowned at that, but Vali smirked at him which made him blush. Vali then looked at me. "But something like that might be good at times. But one day…"

I then pointed my fist towards Vali.

"Yeah, let's settle it. It will be a trouble if Buchou and Akeno-san's oppai were reduced to half."

"Like I thought, you are truly amusing. Get stronger, Hyoudou Issei."

"See ya, Oppai Dragon! And also Switch Princess!"

"What did you just fucking call me shit-bag!?"

Buchou roared at Bikou, who stuck out his tongue.

"Your nipples are like door buzzers, being pressed by Oppai Dragon."

Buchou huffed as Bikou made pressing motions.

"Fuck sake. I'm never going to live that down."

It seems like Buchou is upset about something now.

"Kiba Yumi-san. Xenovia-san."

The man wearing a business suit calls Kiba and Xenovia.

"I am the wielder of Holy King sword, and the descendant of Arthur Pendragon. Call me Arthur. One day, let's have a battle of holy swords. Good bye."

After that, Vali and her comrades disappeared into the crack to another dimension. I did think I should have gone after them. But she did save Makoto, so I will let it slide.

Fall.

I heard a dull noise. When I looked...it was Makoto on the ground, sleeping away.

"Ma-tan..."

Serafall-sama stroked his head softly. I was looking at Makoto...then I lost consciousness like him.

---

Makoto P.O.V

"Hmmmmm~"

When I opened my eyes, I was in my bedroom. How did I get here?

"Mako-chan? Are you awake?"

When I heard a cute voice...I looked and saw...

"Kunou-san? Why are you here?"

Yes,. the Loli fox Kunou-san is in my room. Why was she here? She smiled at me and didn't answer. But her blushing face was the thing that I saw clearly. She was blushing and smiling at me.

Then I saw a red haired boy.

"Nii-chan is awake! I'm so glad!"

Both Kunou-san and Millicas-kun rushed me and hugged me tightly. I didn't know how to respond but then I saw something else. A woman with an impressive figure. It was of course, Yasaka-sama, the older Onee-sama type fox-girl.

I sat up, as Yasaka-sama offered me a drink of water, which I took.

"Ah, thank you Yasaka-sama."

"Now now~ Call me Yasaka-san~ Or maybe even Okaa-sama~"

I blushed and looked at Kunou-san who is blushing bright red as well. Ehehe, Yasaka-sam...san still wishes for us to get married huh. She's such a strange woman, she really is. But I still don't understand...

"Yasaka-san, why are you here exactly?"

"Aaha yes, when Kunou heard about you being in this state, she said "I need to go Okaa-sama! Please don't stop me!" Since I didn't have a reason to refuse her, I went along with her. By the way, I was told to tell you that, your friends are still captured. Chelia-san said you'd understand what that meant."

I understood what she meant immediately. Yeah, my friends are still captured by that bastard. I couldn't save them again, but I wont let that deter me. I know now that I am going to get stronger and stronger.

"Yes, I understand what that meant."

I looked down at my bed, and sighed deeply. Aina-san, Mii-chan. Those girls are...

"Mako-chan, are you okay?"

I smiled at Kunou-san and nodded.

"I am fine Kunou-san, don't worry about me."

"B-But..." Kunou-san poked her fingers together shyly. "I am worried about my future h-husband..."

I laughed awkwardly at that. She's still stuck on that huh. That wasn't even my fault. I was like kind of tricked into something like that. Kunou-san hugged me tightly, as did Millicas-kun.

Hehe, somehow being around these two makes me feel good about myself. I attained Balance Breaker, so I know that I am going to be fine. I will train and will fight to become stronger and stronger.

"I see that you are quite upset about that Ouji-sama. You shouldn't be, because Chelia-san has already stated that she will help find them. I know it looks grim, but you should take comfort in the fact that they are alive."

"Yes, that's a huge relief. I do take comfort in that. It makes me smile that I have a goal now. I can save my friends, and release them from their bindings."

"Yes, that sounds like a good idea. For now however, you have a prior engagement."

"A prior engagement?"

She nodded and started explaining everything. I was then told that I lost consciousness at the end and that I have slept for a couple of days after that. It was also because of me entering Aniki's subconscious that drained me. Plus activating Balance Breaker, then getting sent to the Dimensional Gap took a lot out of me.

I was even told that Vali-san said that she'll watch over Sora for me for a few days. I'm shocked that she would do it...but I'm sure that I will have to do something in return for her. Yeah, I know that I will have to let her squeeze my butt or something.

I was also told that the Old-Maou faction of Khaos Brigade has collapsed because they lost their core members. Vali-san, who is the descendant of the Maou, has no interest in their matters so she declined their offer to become their leader. Yasaka-san said the Old-Maou faction is basically finished from what she was told.

The remnant Devils either surrendered or hid themselves in the darkness. Because of the incident involving Diodora, the house of Astaroth lost all their trust. The crime of their next heir having been aligned with Khaos Brigade was serious, and the current head of the house of Astaroth was dismissed. The house of Astaroth lost the privilege for having a Maou come from their family for a while. The current Beelzebub was asked to take responsibility for this incident. But it seemed like the current-Beelzebub was also receiving an assault from the Khaos Brigade during the incident as well.

Also because the other three Maou defended him, the voices of those blaming the current Beelzebub have settled down. And it seems that I wont receive punishment for killing Diodora. It was a little of a touch and go thing, but thanks to the support of my King, the testimonies of Buchou, Akeno-senpai and Aneki, I wont be punished.

"It seems that the current Beelzebub is too important to lose for the Devils, so they aren't going to hold him responsible for the actions of his idiotic little brother. Even you wont get punished because of what he did. It seems that lots of things have been happening on the Devils side recently, I just hope that the Youkai in Kyoto aren't dragged into this somehow..."

Yasaka-san had a complicated expression. I could see why she would think such things. Yeah, I also pray nothing happens on the Youkai's side. If it did, then I would defend her as well.

"Also Nii-chan, it seems that the next opponent for Rias-Nee-san has been decided."

Millicas-kun said it with a smile.

"Who's that then?"

"Sairaorg Bael-san is the next opponent for Rias-Nee-san. But due to the incidents that have been happening, it seems the games have been postponed for a short time."

So Rias-Buchou will fight Sairaorg-san...he also said that he wishes to face me. But I'm fine with that. If he wants, then I will fight him!

"By the way Makoto-kun, I believe that your engagement starts now."

"E-Eh? Do you mean to Kunou-san?"

When I made that question come out, Yasaka-san chuckled softly.

"That's a given. But I meant your appointment. The three legged race I believe it is called."

My face dropped and I sighed to myself.

"I'M GOING TO BE LATEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

Asia-chan! Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

---

[Kuoh Academy, Sports field]

I was somehow able to make it to the school in time. I was transported with the other three that are with me. They split off from me as I went towards the tracks.

[It is the three-legged race. People participating, please line up at the starting point.]

Uwah! Its starting and I am on the other side of the field!

I used my Knight trait of my Queen piece to run as fast I could towards the field!

"Makoto-kun!"

I was met with Sona-chan who is smiling refreshingly. Aah, the tent!

"Sona-chan!"

"Yes, please come this way quickly."

"I-I will!"

I ran into the tent, and Sona-chan stole a kiss as I ran past. I was about to comment on it, but she shook her head and made me go towards the tracks.

"Ma-Makoto-kun! Do your best!"

The one who called out to me is Shinra-senpai who gave me some encouragement while blushing. I smiled at her, which made her blush even more. But I didn't have time to make small talk as Asia-chan needs me right now!

I ran out of the tent and I found the lane within seconds. I scanned for Asia-chan...there she is! A-And, she's getting her leg tied to another boy while she looked really sad!

No! I can't let anyone but me run with Asia-chan! I'm kind of selfish but that's what I want!

"Asia-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

Asia-chan noticed my shout. She looks around and found me! She shouts with a smile where she is about to cry!

"Makoto-san!"

Wait for me! I won't let Asia-chan be alone! I'm always Asia-chan's lover! I will make Asia-chan my girlfriend definitely! I finally arrived at Asia-chan's place and then say it to the guy who is stood next to her.

"I'm sorry I'm late, but I will run with her now."

He then pats on my shoulder.

"Of course! Go and run with Asia-san!"

He gave me a cheer! Yeah, just watch me! Asia-chan and my combination that is! I duck down and tied my leg with Asia-chan's with a rope.

"Makoto-san! You came for me!"

"Of course. I am Asia-chan's Makoto after all, you know? I will definitely come to Asia-chan's need. I will always be with Asia-chan you know?"

Ah, she looks like she is about to cry again. Asia-chan's cry baby side never gets cured. But I really find it adorable that she is like that. I will definitely make her feel happy from now on!

"It's the next race!"

Then it was our turn.

We hold each other's hip and made a posture to run anytime.

BANG!

The empty gun shot echoes through the sky. It started!

"Let's go! Asia-chan!"

"Yes!"

We showed superb combination from the start and ran fast.

"Makoto! Asia! Run to your best!"

"Fucking blow the field!"

"Go Ma-taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Asia-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

"Please do your best Makoto-kun! Asia-san! Heaven is on your side in this!"

Aniki, Buchou, my King and Gabriel-chan gave us encouragement.

"Do it Mako-kun! Asia-chan!"

"Go Makoto-kun, Asia-san! Aim for first place!"

"Makoto, Asia! Goooooooooo!"

"Go Master! Go Asia! Win for the sake of winning!"

"Go Ma-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Asia-saaaaaaaaaaaan! Do your best!"

Akeno-senpai, Yumi-chan, Xenovia-senpai, Raynare-san and Iri-chan also gave us a cheer!

"Makoto-kun! You're marrying my daughter so don't lose now!"

"D-Do your best my future husband!"

"Nii-chan and Asia-san are amazing!"

I sweatdropped at Yasaka-sans and Kunou-sans encouragement, but I smiled at there's as well. Even Millicas-kun is cheering for me. Well, I can't lose if they cheer for me now.

"Goooooooo Hubby! Its better if you win here!"

"Makoto! Asia-chan! Win or I wont forgive either of you!"

"Yahoo! Go Makoto-kun!"

Sakura-chan, Aneki and even Rossweisse-san gave us loud cheers! I was so happy that they could attend!

"Dooooooooooooo your best my maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate!"

"Go Mako-kun! Asia-san! Win!"

"Mako-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaama! Win my future King!"

The Loli's in the forms of Gasper-chan, Koneko-chan and Ravel-san cheer for me hard.

"Fufufu, run my adorable fox!"

"Ma-Makoto-kun! I believe you can win!"

"Go Makoto-kun! Asia-san!"

"Mama! Mama!"

"Y-Yes, Makoto-kun should win after all!"

Abe-senpai, Xuelan-san, Sona-chan, Bari-kun (who is on Sona-chan's shoulder) and even Shinra-senpai seemed to be cheering hard. Then, I notice that my parents (yes I consider them my real parents) cheering for me and Asia-chan as well.

I was shocked about the amount of people cheering for us to win. Its encouraging and I can't believe that its happening. But its good, that they all came together for this.

That's when I noticed something. In the distance, I can see that Vali-san, with Sora, and Le Fay-san who are all waving at me. I don't think anyone else has noticed. So, they came here to cheer for me as well! Wait, Kuroka-san is by Vali-san, mouthing something to me...I'm pretty sure she just called me a whore. Whatever, I will get her later.

I also saw from a different rooftop that Cao Cao-san and Ophis-san are here as well! Cao Cao-san has a smirk on her face as she gives a cool wave. Ophis-san seems to be looking at me with a tilted head, but she mimicked Cao Cao-sans wave as well. Even though they shouldn't be here, they are and I'm glad!

Everyone has come to cheer for us to win! This makes me feel so loved!

I then looked at Asia-chan who is smiling at me.

"Asia-chan, you have to stay by me forever, okay? I wont let you leave me now. It might be selfish, but I always want you in my life."

Asia-chan puts on a face where she is about to cry again, but she endured it and concentrated on running!

And then…

BANG!

Gunshot!

We passed through the goal tape!

"Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

We received the flag for first position, and I made a guts pose!

Hahaha, look! Asia-chan and I can run fast! We won!

"Yeah! We did it Asia-chan!"

"Yes! We did it, Makoto-san!"

Asia-chan and I took each others hand! Look! Our rhythm is the best after all! We are the best combo ever!

Then Asia-chan squeezed my hands and looked at the gym.

"Makoto-san I need to..."

"Go ahead, Asia-chan!"

Sera-tan appeared, smiling away. She then pointed at the gym.

"Asia-chan, the space behind there seems to be free. I will keep everyone away."

"A-Ah! Thank you very much Serafall-sama!"

Asia-chan quickly ran behind the gym with me following. Once behind the gym, she looked around to make sure that no one was here. She then brought my hands to her chest, and smiled warmly.

"Makoto-san, you said you wanted to be with me forever?"

"A-Ah, that certainly is right. I do want to be with Asia-chan forever. Is that bad?"

"N-No! Its a very good thing! Because I want to be with Makoto-san forever!"

Asia-chan pressed our lips together and hugged me tightly. Usually, our kisses are quick, but this one was deep. Our lips were moving in rhyme with one another's. It was so good.

I wrapped an arm around Asia-chan and brought her close to me. Our lips were connected for at least a minute before I broke apart and said.

"Asia-chan, will you be my girlfriend?"

"Y-Yes!" Tears of happiness overflowed from her eyes. "Yes Makoto-san! I am so happy that Makoto-san wants me to be his girlfriend! I am so in love with you Makoto-san! I have been for ages now! I don't ever want to part from Makoto-san!"

"I love you Asia-chan, and I always will."

Asia-chan kissed me again, but this time it felt different. It felt like...Asia-chan and I were just enveloped in something warm, and passionate. I always want to be with Asia-chan.

"Mako-sama! Mako-sama!"

I heard the call of a certain Phenex girl. I held Asia-chan in my arms, as Ravel-san comes around the corner, holding what appears to be an envelope. It has a certain seal on it, a Maou's seal.

Ravel-san is bent over, breathing hard. But even though she's breathing like that, she has lifted her head up and has smiled at me.

"Mak-Mako-sama...Mako-sama..."

"Y-Yes Ravel-san? What's wrong?"

"Y-You did it!"

She cheered, but I put on a clueless face, as did Asia-chan. We looked at one another before tilting our heads to the side.

"What do you mean? What did I do?"

When I spoke in doubt, Ravel-san makes a big smile.

"News just in from the Underworld Mako-sama. You, have been officially promoted! The official reward ceremony will be told to you soon which you will be attending, but you have now promoted! Here, is the certificate!"

She hands me the envelope...yes! Its the certificate! With this, it proves that I have actually promoted!

"Congratulations Makoto-san!"

"Well, naturally as your manager, this was bound to happen anyway, but congratulations nonetheless."

Both Asia-chan and Ravel-san hug me as I stare at the certificate with happiness. I, actually promoted! I couldn't be happier right now! This is all thanks to everyone's continued support! Thank you everyone!

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End chapter! Wow, that went on huh. But, since this was the one year anniversary of this story, I thought that I should make it extra long with some good plot points in it! And it seems that the next lemon will be with Vali!

These plot points include...

Chelia's struggle! She showed some of her power and basically fought three powerful beings that can rival Maou class on her own, but due to being in a confined space, she and they wasn't able to release their full power this time. But Chelia and the others (Makoto included) will soon show their full power. And if anyone was wondering how powerful Chelia actually is, then she is around Serafall's level of strength but her power is held back for various reasons which will be explained in the future.

Makoto reached Balance Breaker! Yup, he finally reached it because he decided that he accepts himself and wants to become stronger for his friends, and details will be given soon about it. Plus he killed Diodora which is always nice hehe!

Makoto has also promoted! He's raised a rank in the Devils world! Ravel surely will be happy!

Asia and Makoto are now a legitimate couple! So yay for them! Their relationship has gone up another stage!

Makoto helped Ise out of Juggernaut Drive! I wanted to do something different than the song like in canon, so I made it like that. Plus I thought it would show the inner turmoil that Ise faced when it happened. But the song will be played to Ise at a later date.

Well, that's it until next time! Soon volume seven starts and that's when Makoto can show some more of his power! Thank you for reading!

Issei; Rias, Akeno, Xenovia, Tsubasa, Aika, Bennia, Tomoe, Seekvaira, Isabela, Katarea, Elmenhilde, Mira, Karlamine, Ni and Li, Slash Dog (fem), Jeanne, Griselda, Dulio (fem), Murayama, Katase.

Makoto; Serafall, Koneko, Sona, Asia, Ravel, Gabriel, Kunou, Ophis, Irina, Rossweisse, Raynare, Yumi (fem Kiba) Gasper (fem) Vali (fem) Cao Cao (fem), Chelia, Valerie, Kuroka, Tsubaki, Le Fay, Walburga, Yasaka, Kiyome, Xuelan.