Chivalry of a Hollow Cryo Dragon Devil Knight

by Gaevontracey24

Ayato Kurozakuro Sparda will enter the world of Devils and learn more about himself as Rias Gremory's Pawn & Stella Vermillion Gremory Phenex's Queen , along with his mysterious family past which allows him to wield a legendary demonic sword... and he's the next Red Dragon Emperor. Harem with Stella,Rias and Mio being the main girls.

39. Chapter 39

Chapter 39

"" - Speech

'' - Thought

] - Sacred Gear

] - Ddraig

{} - Sparda

"" - Arata

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The light flickered and faded as Ayato's new form appeared, the gauntlets of his [Boosted Gear] covering both of his hands while clawed greaves covered his feet, both with thick white X on his forearms and shins. The helmet of his scale mail covered his head with two thin white lines running down from the green lens covering his eyes. The chest plate was visible under the long gray blue coat of his Bankai, a thick white X covering the front of it with the green jewel set in the centre while the coat was buttoned at his waist. The coat also had red triangular hip guards atop of it, a space to sheathe a sword in each one while four small jets poked out of his back in lines of two on either side of his spine. His black slacks looked thicker, almost scale like, and were tucked into his greaves. Tensa Kuraokamitsu's sword had changed as well, the leg like protrusions having changed to red claws in the same pattern as before while the chain on the pommel had red and gray blue links running in a pattern.

[Sub Species Balance Breaker: Red Dragon Spirit Mail] Ddraig roared out as Ayato swung his sword to knock away the excess energy around him, forcing friend and foe alike to brace themselves from the shockwave.

"That power is… Immeasurable " Toshiro spoke surprised, Yoruichi smirking as she heard Sui-Feng's muttered comment

"Definitely Haruka's Nii-san…"

Rukia and Rangiku couldn't help but stare at Ayato's new form while Byakuya couldn't help but be surprised at how soon Ayato had unlocked his Bankai and also having learnt to combine it with the Balance Breaker of the Sekiryuutei. Haruka smirked as she spoke "Go get him Nii-san…"

Ayato Sonido'd from where he stood, the ground cratering where he had stood before appearing and clashing his sword against Kariya's wind blade, making a crater appear underneath them before the white haired man was flung away by the follow up strike.

'T-This power…' Kariya thought with wide eyes, turning as he felt Ayato's reiatsu appear behind him and seeing the gauntlet clad fist that was flung at his torso; knocking him skywards and forcing his body to absorb more ambient reiatsu to repair itself.

Kariya brought himself to a stop with his wind powers, looking down at Ayato to see him disappear again and reappear before him with sword being swung down with a colossal amount of ice. From the jets on Ayato's back was green energy forming into a set of wings that lay as an X behind him.

…

"HAHAHA! That kid definitely has some power" Kenpachi Zaraki laughed as he watched Ayato and Kariya's battle continue from the meeting room in Soul Society, the other Captains who had stayed behind watching with interest.

"Impressive… He put into sync and combined his Bankai with his Sacred Gear's Balance Breaker…He'd be such an interesting test subject" Mayuri Kurotsuchi mused with a gleam in his eye as he watched Ayato easily fend off a wind slash with the gauntlet of his free hand.

"Do you wish to try and anger one of the Four Great Clans?" Retsu Unohana spoke curiously as she looked at Mayuri, his response stopped by the next voice to speak up.

"That is amazing progress for one who has only came into his Bankai a month or two ago" Sosuke Aizen spoke intrigued, noticing a few nods from the other members as well as jealousy from some of the lieutenants that not only Ayato but Daisuke had unlocked their Bankais without formal training, the latter referring to it as Hihiō Zabimaru.

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto watched the battle with a critical eye as he thought 'Ayato Kurozakuro… It's a shame your family never kept you in the Soul Society, you would have been a fine addition to the Gotei 13'

…

Kariya gritted his teeth as he smashed into the ground, forcing himself back to his feet as his wounds started to reknit themselves back together. The fight had turned one sided since Ayato had entered his [Spirit Mail] form and even Kariya's regeneration through absorbing spirit energy was being forced to its limit in trying to keep up with Ayato's assault. Ayato landed before him, his green energy wings disappearing the moment his feet touched the ground as he muttered to himself "I still need to adjust to this power…"

Kariya panted for a few moments before drawing out his full power, wind buffeting around him as he spoke "Let us end this with our strongest attacks!"

Ayato nodded, drawing back Tensa Kuraokamitsu to his side as he channelled his reiatsu, now a fierce red with a gray blue outline, into the weapon while demonic energy covered the weapon as well.

Kariya's aura focused around his sword, wind and lightning combining to have a glowing yellow blade which he swung forwards to release a large wave of lightning

"Dragon Spirit Drill" Ayato shouted in response as he stabbed out with his sword, making a minor twist of his hand to shape his attack properly as the beam of reiatsu and demonic energy blasting out of it like a drill. The two attacks clashed in the middle, carving trenches underneath them and even digging a large crater under where they met. Kariya's eyes widened as Ayato's attack smashed through his own, the beam of swirling energy before engulfing him and destroying him.

Ayato took a calming breathe as the beam faded to show just the deep trench in front of him, a pulse of red light dispersing his armour so Ayato was left in his Bankai form as Sparda spoke up {Let's get moving}

"Haruka-nee! I'm going after Asia now!" Ayato called over to his sister, getting a nod before he used his Sonido to catch up with the rest of the Gremory group.

…

Ayato came to a stop inside the spacious hall of the shrine, glancing around the giant pillars before catching Rias' relieved look as he spoke "Sorry about that… He's been taken care of now"

"Good." Rias spoke with a nod, the group continuing forwards to see ten small built people who were wearing robes.

{There's something unusual about their auras} Sparda commented, Ayato nodding in agreement as Diodora's voice echoed n the space.

[Hey Rias Gremory and her servants.] Everyone looked around before his voice continued

[Hahaha, Sekiryuutei. You won't find me no matter whether you look around or not. I'm waiting at the end of another shrine for all of you. –Let's play. It's a substitute for the Rating Game which has been cancelled.]

[Let's have a match while using our "pieces". The rule is that you can't use the same pieces again until you reach where I am at. Other than that, anything is okay. For the first match, I will be sending my 8 [Pawns] and 2 [Rooks]. By the way all of my [Pawns] have promoted to a [Queen]. Hahaha, its 8 [Queens] from the beginning but that is okay right? After all, Rias Gremory is a young devil famous for possessing powerful servants.] Diodora added, Yukio's frown growing as he focused on the cloakd figures as Rias spoke seriously

"Fine. I will play along with your nonsense. I will carve into your head, just how powerful my group is."

"Is it okay to agree to the enemy's suggestion?" Ayato asked with a frown, Rias' eyes narrowing as she replied

"We should agree to it. They have…Asia as their hostage."

"We will have Ayato, Koneko, Xenovia, and Gasper head out. Those who were just called. Come over to me." Rias spoke up after a moment of thought, Ayato, Koneko, Xenovia and Gasper gathering around Rias as she whispered to them

(I will leave the 2 Rooks to Xenovia. You can fight with all your might. So use your full power against them.)

(Roger that. I like it. I'm good at those things.) Xenovia responded before Rias continued

(Against the [Pawns, Koneko would be the attacker. Use the senjutsu to send your ki in them so you can take them out. Ayato and Gasper will be Koneko's support. But you two will be the key for this battle. Ayato, please have Gasper drink your blood.)

(…Roger.)

(Heeee, Roger!)

(Roger that Buchou! There is something weird about those [Pawns]…) Yukio was interrupted by a small magic circle that appeared near his ear, Arisu's voice coming out of it

((Ayato-san… Onii-san is having his servants controlled by weird little flower creatures))

(Are you sure, Arisu-san?) Ayato asked, gaining looks of surprise from the others as she replied

((Y-Yes… I saw them latch onto them)) Ayato looked over to Rias seeing her nod softly as she spoke

(Ayato, do what you think best but remember we have to save Asia)

(Right) Ayato replied with a nod, moving with the others to stand at the ready to face Diodora's servants, Diodora speaking up to start it

[Then let's start.]

Ayato cut his finger with his sword so he could give his blood to Gasper, making the Dhampir's body get covered in a weird aura as his red eyes glowed.

{Those Ritz Dolls seem to be affecting the [Rooks] as well} Sparda spoke, Ayato giving a stern look to Xenovia as he spoke quietly to her

"Let me deal with the mind control"

"Alright…" Xenovia spoke seriously, her sharp eyes focused onto the two [Rooks] while releasing Durandal, making a double sword stance with Ascalon as well. Ayato flipped his grip on Tensa Kuraokamitsu before stabbing the blade into the ground, letting go and using his Sonido to suddenly appear behind the two [Rooks] and land a chop on the back of each neck. The two [Rooks] fell forwards unconscious, a small mouse flower appearing out of each as Ayato moved on to knock out each of the [Pawns] before finally reappearing standing in front of his sword.

"Ayato-sempai…" Koneko spoke as she signalled behind him, the silver haired young man grabbing his sword and turning to see each of the Ritz dolls glowing unnaturally as their form grew into humanoid shapes, Diodora's servants disappearing in the light that signalled them being retired.

[Haha! You think just knocking them out would save you from fighting… Those dolls can defeat you just as easily as my own servants.] Diodora laughed, Ayato frowning as he turned to see Xenovia walking towards the two Ritz dolls from the [Rooks] as she spoke seriously

"I will take Asia back." Xenovia's eyes sharp while an intense pressure came from her body as she continued

"…I never had someone whom I could call a friend. That's because I thought I could live without such people. I thought I could live if I had the love of God." The two Rook-Ritz sprinted towards Xenovia as she continued talking

"Then those who started to treat me in a friendly manner came. Especially Asia, who always smiled at me. She called me her "friend"." Xenovia showed sad eyes while dodging the pair's attacks as she added

"…When I first met Asia, I said horrible things to her. I called her a witch. I called her a heretic. But Asia came and talked to me as if nothing happened. She even called me her "friend"!"

"That's why I will save her! My best friend! Asia! I will save her!" Xenovia spoke as she released a destructive wave from Durandal which blew back her opponents as she lifted Durandal up high as she shouted in a teary voice

"That's why! I beg you! Durandal! Respond to me! I won't like it, if Asia disappears. If I lose Asia, I…..! Please! Give me! Give me the power to save my friend! Durandaaaaaaaaaaaaal!"

In response to Xenovia's words, Durandal's aura grew larger till it was ten times more intense then before. The area around Xenovia started to crumble from the holy aura of Durandal as she spoke

"I realised lately that, I can't suppress Durandal very well. It might take a lot of time for me to get a silent wave of aura that Kiba showed. Then I just have to keep on going forward. I decided to increase the sharpness and the destructive power of Durandal instead."

Xenovia made a cross with Durandal and Ascalon up the air, the former's aura transporting to AScalon and increasing the holw aura even more with the two holy swords working together.

"Now, let's go! Durandal! Ascalon! Let's go to save my best friend! Please respond to my feelinnnnnnnnnnnnngs!" Xenovia shouted, the two swords creating pillars of light and making a large hole in the ceiling of the shrine before she swung them down to the Rook-Ritz, enveloping them in a merged waves from Durandal and Ascalon.

The shrine vibrates violently from the attack, stopping to reveal two big slashes leaving from where Xenovia was standing, pillars and the wall also gone as was the ceiling above her.

"Woah…" Arata spoke surprised and impressed, Ayato reluctantly agreeing with him at seeing no sign of the Ritz dolls Xenovia had been facing, the bluenette taking heavy breathes.

"Koneko-chan, Gasper, let's go!" Ayato spoke as he stepped forwards, Gasper and Koneko quick to reply

"Yes!"

"Yes! Nyan!" Koneko let out her cat ears and tail with the familiar call, Ayato giving her a brief look as he spoke to himself

"First, I should promote… [Promotion: Queen]" Ayato smirked at the familiar boost to his powers, focusing on the Ritzs that resembled Diodora's Pawns as he spoke

"Gasper-kun, freeze those three first. Koneko-chan, take them out once he's done that"

"Y-Yeeeeeees!"

"Right…" Gasper and Koneko replied, the former turning to the three on the right that Ayato has signalled to and activating his [Sacred Gear] to freeze the Ritz copies movements instantly. Koneko charged forwards as Ayato pointed his hand over to the three on the right and spoke to Gasper again

"Gasper! Next those three!"

"Y-Yeeeeees!" Gasper replied, freezing the movement of the next three before Ayato pointed his free hand at them as he muttered

"Cero!" The red beam destroyed the frozen copies on the left, glancing to see Koneko had easily finished with her three before Ayato shot towards the remaining two copies, swinging his katana to split them.

"Phew. That was oddly easy" Ayato spoke to himself, realising that Azazel was right about them being amazing without any restrictions.

"Let's get going." Rias spoke, everyone nodding as they started towards the next room to see three enemies waiting for them.

"…If my memory from the video is correct, they are the two Bishops and the Queen." Kiba spoke, Ayato arching an eyebrow as he wondered how the blond could tell them apart while they all wore the same robes

{Looks like they don't have those Ritz Dolls attached to them} Sparda spoke confused, Ayato blinking in confusion the [Queen] lowered her hood before speaking

"We were waiting for you, Rias Gremory-sama."

The [Bishops] look to be a girl and a guy from their builds but their hoods obsure their faces from view. Remembering from the view he knew they were stronger in demonic power then Gasper and Asia but Yukio knew that they were support types unlike the [Bishops] before them.

[The [Queen] should be interesting… She uses Fire Magic remember] Ddriag reminded, Ayato mentally nodding as Akeno spoke up as she stepped forwards

"Ara-ara. I will be going then."

"The remaining two [Knights] would be enough with just Yuuto. I will fight as well." Rias added as she moved forwards herself.

"Ara, Buchou. It would be enough with just me." Akeno spoke, Rias arching an eyebrow as she retorted

"What are you saying? Even if you learnt how to use holy-lightning, over doing it is a taboo you know? Rather than receiving damage here, it's better to go at them with more power to minimise our damage."

Ayato sweatdropped at the power the two young women wielded on their own and not expecting the battle to last very long with whatever combo they come up with. He was broken from his thoughts by a poke in his side, turning to see Koneko looking up at him and beckoning him to bend down, complying only for his eyes to widen at what she was whispering into his ear.

"Hahahaha! That is just brilliant" Arata cackled, Ayato looking unsure at Koneko as he asked

"Just that?"

"…Yes. Akeno-san will power up with that." Koneko answered, Ayato shrugging before turning to call

"Akeno-san Yukina-san."

"Hmm, if you were to defeat those people with ease, let's go on a sex date next Sunday!" Akeno's and Yukina's eyes widened at Ayato's words, electricity sparking around the area and Akeno and Yukina was enveloped in a aura of holy-lightning.

"…Ufufu. Ufufufufufufufufufu! we can have a date with Ayato-kun!" Akeno giggled, an intense smile on her face with Yukina has the same intense smile on her face as holy-lightning crashed down on the whole area

"You are horrible Ayato You have me, and yet you only ask Akeno and Yukina out!" Rias shouted at Ayato with teary eyes, who started to descretely point at Koneko only to be ignored as Akeno retort

"Ufufu, Rias. This is proof that our love has finally been received by Ayato-kun. Seems like you have to give up now, yes?"

"W-W-What are you saying! I don't want it to be said from the vulgar Akeno and Yukina who sparkles her lightning from just a single d-d-date!" Rias shot back, all three third years started to quarrel

"What did you say? I don't want it to be said from you, who doesn't seem like you will be getting love from him anytime soon."

"T-That is not true! E-Even a while ago he…..!"

"What happened a while ago?"

"…He touched my breast a lot on the bed."

"…Isn't it just that Yukio-kun had a bad sleeping posture and that happened?"

"…We also have sex. Thrice."

Ayato blushed at hearing the insanely cute tone Rias was using, enjoying seeing her act like a normal girl despite the serious situation as Akeno shot back

"Then I will fuck him right now. Four times, right in front of you Rias."

"Akeno! No! No! I don't even want to imagine your pussy going inside that boy's dick! His dick belongs to me!"

[Wow… Shame we aren't in a bedroom now, could have easily lost your V card by now] Ddraig spoke in a disappointed tone, Arata cackling in agreement.

The enemy [Queen] and [Bishops] look confused, unsure how to respond to the bickering happening before them, the [Queen] soon getting enraged and covering herself in a aura of fire as she shouted

"You two! Stop this, for god's sake! Don't ignore us for fighting over a man…!"

"Shut up!" "Shut up!" Akeno and Rias shouted, launching a giant combo attack at the trio making an equally giant explosion which cleared to reveal the [Queen] and the two [Bishops] were lying on the ground with smoke coming off them.

"I'll remind you never to piss them off" Arata whistled in appreciation, Ayato giving a small nod even as Rias turned back to Akeno and Yukina to shot angrily

"To begin with, do you both even know all of Ayato's body, Akeno Yukina!? I know it even to the tiniest details you know!?"

"You just know it, but you haven't touched it or received it. Rias is always talk! We already prepared to accept him whenever and anywhere!" Akeno replied, her Yukina's smiles still fixed on her face as Rias let out a frustrated noise as she spoke

"Nggggggh…! Well, I will stop at there. I will discuss about this with you slowly after we save Asia. Asia's rescue comes first."

"Yes, I know. Asia-chan is like a little sister to me too."

With that Rias and Akeno focused on the current situation as they all went further into the shrine.

…

Ayato's eyes narrowed as they came to the place where Diodora's [Knights] should have been, only for someone familiar to be standing there instead.

"Ya, it has been awhile." Freed spoke with a manic smile, Ayato frowning as he growled

"Freed!"

'How the hell is he still alive?' Ayato thought to himself, Freed grinning as he spoke

"You thought "This guy was alive?" right, Ayato-kun? YES YES. I'm so stubborn, that I'm alive very clearly you know?"

"What did you do with the two [Knights]?" Ayato asked, deciding to not give Freed any idea that he had been right.

Freed gave a sickening smile, disturbing the group before chewing something in his mouth and spitting out a finger before he spoke "I ate them."

{His aura is not human any more, Ayato} Sparda spoke up in digust, Ayato's eyes narrowing as did Koneko's as she covered her nose and spoke in disgust

"…That person has "quit" being a human."

Freed grinned as he started to laugh "Hyahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah! Right after I was slashed down by you guys, I was retrieved by that shit Valiiiiiii! And I got fired by that rotten Azazeeeeeel!"

A weird sound echoed out as parts of Freed's body swelled up, ripping his priest clothes, and something like a horn appearing on his body as it increased in size while his arms and legs got several times thicker.

"The ones who picked me up after I lost my place are the guys from Khaos Brigade! They….! They said that they would give me powers, and what did I geeeeeet! Kyuhahahahahahahaha! And that was turning me into a Chimera! Fuhahahahahahahahahaha!" Freed continued in a distorted voice, a single bat wing appearin on his back along with a gigantic arm from the same place. His face also lost its original form as it changed, his mouth filled with sharp fangs, while resembling a dragon of some kind.

"Tch… Disgusting creature should be put down" Isa spoke in disgust, Ayato mentally agreeing as he tightened his grip on Tensa Kuraokamitsu.

"Hyahahahahahahahahaha! By the way did you know? Diodora Astaroth's hobby that is. His hobby is beautifully crazy, and just listening to it makes your heart beat. Diodora's taste in women. That rich boy certainly has great taste. Apparently he has fetish for girls affiliated with the Church! Yes, the ones you call nuns!" Freed cackled psychotically, Yukio's eyes widening as he realised that matched up with Asia as Freed continued with a smile

"And the ones he preys on are the passionate and strong believers. Do you know what I am trying to say? His servant devils that Ise-kun and others defeated just earlier are all former believers of the Church! The same could be said for the girls who are at his house! All of them are famous nuns and Holy-maidens from various areas! His taste is really something, don't you think!? The devil rich boy seduced the women from the Church and made them into his toys! Oh wait, that's why devils exist! He speaks with sweet words to the passionate Holy-maidens and makes them fall for him! I guess that's what you call a devils whisper!"

{That bastard} Sparda seethed in rage, Ayato's eyes flickering between his normal sky blue and hollowifed yellow as he spat out

"Then Asia was…"

Freed laughs loudly at hearing that as he continued "The one who wrote the scenario of Asia getting kicked out of the Church is none other than Diodora Astaroth. The scenario goes like this. One day, a devil rich boy who loves to have sex with nuns found himself his very ideal, Bishoujou Holy-maiden. He couldn't help but wanting to have sex with her ever since he saw her. But he thought it would be hard to take her away from the Church, so he used a different plan to make that girl his."

[That means…] Ddraig growled, Ayato's aura flaring as Freed continued regardless

"The Holy-maiden is a very, very kind girl. I got advice from someone who is knowledgeable with Sacred Gear that "The Sacred Gear possessed by the Holy-maiden can even heal devils". So the rich boy put his attention there. "Maybe she will get kicked out of the Church if another believer sees her healing me"! Even if a scar is left, it would still be alright if I can have sex with her! That's the way and is how that rich boy lives!"

"I don't regret saving him back then." Ayato remembered Asia saying with a smile as Freed laughed again as he added

"She will get exiled from the Church which she believed in, then her life will get ruined and she won't believe in God, and then she will come to me.

–That's what he was thinking. Hyahahaha! Even the painful experience for the Holy-maiden is a spice for that rich boy!

He will save them from the depth of despair, and then rape them!

He will rape both their body and heart! And that was the best and ultimate entertainment for him!

He had been raping and making the girls from the Church his own! And he won't be changing even from now!

–So the rich boy, Diodora Astaroth-kun, is a devil who loves to fuck strong believers of the Church! Hyahahahahaha!"

Ayato forced himself to clamp down on his growing rage, his eyes unchanging from this eerie yellow of his Hollow side as he glared at Freed before Kiba grabbed his shoulder as he spoke calmly

"Ayato-kun. I know how you feel. But you should keep that feeling for Diodora Astaroth."

"Are you telling me to be silent about…?" Ayato growled out, moving to grab Kiba's collar with his free hand only to stop at seeing the anger and hatred in the blonde's eyes.

"I will fight. I will stop that vulgar mouth of his." Kiba spoke as he walked past Ayato, the former's aura filled with so strong hostility that it quelled some of latter's. Kiba stood in front of the monster Freed, creating a single Holy-demonic sword in his hand as Freed spoke

"Hey hey hey! You are the rotten [Knight-san] who cut me down back then! Thanks to that I went through a lovely model change like this! But! You know I also became quite a lot stronger? I even ate Diodora's two [Knights] easily. I also got their traits as well! So now I'm an invincible monster, so let's get along Casanova!"

"It would be better if you don't exist anymore." Kiba spoke with a cold tone to his voice, Freed turning to rage as he shouted

"Don't get all cooooooocky!" From Freed's body many blades came out, aimed towards Kiba only for the blonde to disappear from sight and Freed being cut into pieces as his head rolled across the ground as he spoke

"—What the heck… You are too overpowered…"

"Hihihi. Well you won't be able to stop Diodora's plan or defeat the guys behind him. More than that you don't know the true horror of Longinus possesors… Hyahahaha…" Freed started to cackle, Kiba stabbing him in the head to finish him off as he spoke

"—You can continue howling to the Grim Reaper in hell."

"Let's go everyone!" Rias spoke as they moved forwards, only to stop as the sound of clapping filled the room they stood in as Ayato p stopping Mibashi walking towards them with a Ritz Doll floating around him and a smirk on his face as he spoke

"I must praise you on getting this far but you won't get any farther Seishinryuutei, Kurozakuro Ayato…and company"

"Then no one told you I killed your boss, Kariya did they?" Ayato asked with a smirk as Mibashi's faltered at hearing that piece of news as he shot back

"Kariya couldn't lose to you…"

"Shall I prove it now?" Ayato asked coldly as he stepped forwards, power eradiating from him as Mibashi glared in rage before barking out

"Ritz!" The flower-rat Doll shot towards Mibashi, merging with him and making his body start to change. Mibashi's body bulked up, growing taller as his arms and legs grew bulkier, his skin taking a orange hue as his clothes strained against his body before shredding till he was only in a pair of ragged shorts. A flower poked out the top of his head while his face took on rat like features.

"Ayato?" Rias asked, Ayato glancing back as he offered her a slight smile

"Leave this to me… I won't be more then a few seconds"

"You think you can beat the combined power of what my Ritz Dolls gained when they possessed someone" Mibashi snarled as he shot forwards in rage, Ayato's eyes narrowing as he used his Sonido to appear several feet ahead and catching the easily telegraphed punch with his free hand.

The ground behind him cratered even as Ayato didn't move an inch, swinging his sword upwards only for Mibashi to jump back before disappearing in a burst of speed.

Yukio turned as he sensed Mibashi behind him, already swinging his blade upwards to cut the Bount in half only for him to disappear again as a familiar male voice spoke up {Behind you}

Turning instantly, Ayato swung his sword down on the surprised looking Mibashi as reiatsu swirled around the blade as he silver haired young man declared "Getsuga Tensho!"

Mibashi was consumed in the reiatsu blast hitting him at close range, his pain filled scream soon ending as the attack ended and revealed a large trench in the ground from where Ayato stood. Ayato frowned as he glanced around to make sure he had won as he thought 'I recognise that voice but… where from'

"Let's get moving Ayato" Rias spoke, breaking him from his thoughts as he nodded and they ran deeper into the shrine.

…

Arriving at the deepest end of the shrine, the group looked at the gigantic circular device carved into the wall with jewels, mysterious symbols and letters in various parts, looking like some sort of magic circle. Ayato was broken from his thougths as he focused on the person at the centre of the device.

"Asiaaaaaaaaa!" Ayato shouted, glad to see that she didn't look harmed at all and even her clothes seemed fine as well

"You finally came." Diodora Astaroth spoke with a gentle smile, Ayato's anger boiling up again as he started to walk forwards and barely resisting the urge to activate his Balance Breaker again.

"…Ayato-san?" Asia spoke, Ayato looking to see her eyes swollen with tears before he glared at Diodora as he asked

"…Diodora. Did you tell Asia about the whole thing?" Diodora smiled in response before speaking

"Yeah. I told everything to Asia. Fufufu, I wanted to show it to you as well. The moment she had the best expression. The face Asia had when she found out everything was going like 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." Ayato gritted his teeth as Asia started to sob even as Diodora continued

"But I think it's still lacking. Asia still has hope inside her. Yes, I'm talking about you guys.

Especially the filthy Sekiryuutei 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 Sekiryuutei. It's 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!" Ayato roared, Diodora not seeming to care as he added

"Asia is still a virgin, right? I like to train them from virgins, and I will hate it if she was "used" by Sekiryuutei. Ah, but maybe it might be fun to NTR from Sekiryuutei? Maybe it would be good to forcefully have sex with her while she screams out your name…"

"Shut Upppppppp!" Ayato and Arata roared together as their aura exploded as Ayato set his hollowfied eyes on Diodora and added

"Diodoraaaaaaaa! You! You are one person I will never forgive!" Ayato's aura continued to engulf him, large cracks forming on the ground as he glanced back to Rias and the others

"Buchou, everyone. Please don't interfere."

"Ayato. We will defeat him together. –That's what I would like to say, but it looks like we can't stop you. –You can't hold back, okay?" Rias replied before Diodora started to laugh with a black aura around him

"Ahahahaha! Amazing! So this is Sekiryuutei! But I also powered-up! With the snake Ophis gave me that is! I can kill you instan~" Ayato cut him off by using his Sonido to close the distance and slamming his fist into Diodora's gut, making his eyes widen as his body bent as he cried out

"…Gaa!" Diodora soon vomited out his lunch and blood as Ayato asked with a dark smirk

"And the instant kill you were talking about? Pathetic brat!" Diodora stepped back while holding his stomach, his face not showing the confidence he had before as he spoke

"Ku! With something like this! I'm a High-class devil! The blood relative of the current Maou Beelzebub!" With that Diodora put his hand forwards and shot dozens of demonic bullets as he added

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

"You forget brat, I am Sparda's descendant so if you think your legendary hero is filthy and lowly then you really has a warped sense of the world" Yukio replied causally as he walked forwards calmly and let the bullets hit him with no effect on him as he mentally thanked Tannin for his training.

[That's right. The training with the Dragon-King trained you quite a lot. In the match against Sitri you couldn't show the result, but with no restrictions you can release your power.] Ddriag spoke up in response before Sparda added

{In terms of simple battle power, you are easily destroy this brat}qa

When Yukio came right in front of him, Diodora stopped his attack and tried to make some distance only for Yukio to use his Sonido to appear behind Diodora and grabbing his head before slamming it into the ground, which cratered around him. Lifting Diodora after a few moments, Yukio easily held him up to see his face bleeding and tears in his eyes as he spoke "…It hurts. It hurts. It hurts! Why! My demonic-power hit you! I was supposed to have had my power increased drastically with Ophis's power!"

"Because with Ophis' power or not you're still a weak brat who" Yukio retort, bringing his sword up and slashing down Diodora's body from shoulder to opposite hip

"Guha! Gaha!" Diodora cried before taking a fist to his face from Yukio's right hand as Diodora shouted back

"I won't be defeated by a damn rotten dragon like you!" Throwing his left hand forwards, Diodora created a thick wall of aura only for his eyes to widen in shock as Yukio used his Sonido to disappear before appearing behind him slamming a kick against his back and knocking Diodora onto the ground again

"You think you have more demonic power then me… Heh, you really are an idiot, brat" Yukio asked, grabbing Diodora by his hair and yanking him into the air to see his face change expression as Yukio dropped his sword and threw his fist into his face as he shouted

"Don't make our Asia cry!" Blood flew as Diodora's head was knocked back, making him fly back and crash into a pillar, the devil instantly trying to get back up as he shouted

"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!"

"You cheated against her! Using Ophis' power to boost the pitiful power you supposedly have" Ayato shot back as Diodora put his hand upwards and created many circular sharp things out of his demonic power around Ayato, pointing them at him like missiles

"Tch! Pathetic" Ayato spoke as he lowered his head as the demonic attacks shot towards him, Ayato disappearing with his Sonido only to appear before Diodora and kicking Diodora in his right thigh, crushing the bone as he cried out in pain

"Daaaaamn itttt!" Diodora started to gather demonic power into his hand which he pointed at Ayato, who flexed his hand to summon back Tensa Kuraokamitsu to release a wordless Getsuga Tensho to use against him. The two attacked clashed in the middle

"Goooooooo!" Ayato shouted, his attack growing in size before his [Boosted Gear] activated itself

[Boost!]

Ayato's Getsuga Tensho blew away Diodora's attack, skidding along his side and creating a huge hole in the shrine's wall. Diodora's eyes bulging at the large trench Ayato's attack had made in the ground, Ayato swinging his fist to slam against the ground near Diodora to make a large crater, the latter trembling while his teeth chatter even though Ayato missed on purpose. Walking up to him, Ayato dragged Diodora back to his feet before he spoke

"Don't ever get near Asia again! The next time you show yourself before us, then that time I really will blow you away!" Diodora's eyes get dyed with the colour of fear before Ddraig spoke up

[Partner. His heart is already crushed. –His eyes are that of those who have become ingrained with the fear of you]

"Brat deserves it" Arata spoke up, Ayato's eyes returning to normal as he drops Diodora and turns to walk away

"Ayato, aren't you going to finish him off?" Xenovia asked while pointing Ascalon at Diodora, her eyes dangerous cold while her killing intent was all aimed at him as she added seriously

"He might approach Asia again. Don't you think it will be better for the future if we cut off his head here?"

"…This guy is also a relative of the current Maou. Even if he assisted the terrorists, it would cause trouble to Buchou and Buchou's brother if we kill him. I already beat him enough and the Astaroth Clan will punish him along with the Yondai Maou." Ayato replied with a shake of his head, noticing that Rias rose her eyebrows in surprise before closing her eyes as she realised they should let the higher ups deal with Diodora's punishment.

Xenovia looked regretful but then stabs Ascalon onto the floor in an attempt to get rid of even the slightiest bit of anger as she spoke "… I understand. If Yukio is saying that, then I will stop. –But."

"Yeah, that's right." Ayato added both turning to Diodora and pointing their swords at him as they spoke together

" "Don't ever come and talk to Asia again!" " Diodora shook his head numerous times while looking in fear at them. Yukio and Xenovia turning to walk to Asia as the former called

"Asia!" Everyone else gathered around the device as Asia called

"Ayato-san!" Ayto gently patted Asia's head as he spoke relieved

"We came to rescue you, Asia. Hahaha, I did promise you. That I will definitely protect you." Asia started to cry tears of joy at hearing that until Kiba's expression changed as he spoke

"…I can't take off the restraints on her limbs." Ayato moved to pull the restraints off Asia before he growled

"Shit! It won't come off!" From their they try to cut it off with holy-demonic sword, holy sword and even Zanpakuto and demonic energy couldn't cut the restriants.

Then Diodora said it with a very small voice.

"…It's useless. That device can only be used once due to its mechanism, but it's made that it won't stop unless you use it once. –It won't stop unless Asia's ability is activated." Diodora spoke in a very small voice, Ayato turning to him as he asked

"What do you mean?"

"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 center, it spreads 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."

"What's the requirement for activation, and what is the ability of this device?" Kiba asked, Diodora answering instantly

"…. 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?' Ayato thought with a bad feeling in his gut as he realised it would be like the Sitri Game if Asia's healing ability was reversed. Kiba realising to as he asked

"What about the range of its effect?"

"…This field, and the viewing room where the observers are present at." Diodora answered, everyone looking shocked as Rias realised

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

"So they thought of a plan like that with the match against Kaichou!" Ayato asked, Diodora shaking his head before replying

"…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…" Rias looked angrily at hearing that before speaking

"The traitor in the fallen-angels remained in the organisation and let Sona borrow [Reverse]. So they gathered data from it and might have been using them!"

'Ddraig, can't you do something about this? You are also a Longinus, right?' Ayato mentally asked, Ddraig shaking his head as he replie

[Not sure, [Dimension Lost] is a higher rank Longinus than the [Boosted Gear]. And if it reaches Balance-Breaker, it's near limitless. Please remember it. Longinus more powerful than the [Boosted Gear] exists.]

"…Shit! Damn it…! What should we…" Ayato spoke frustrated as he slammed his fist on the floor before Asia spoke up quietly

"Ayato-san, destroy this along with…"

"Don't say something stupid! If you say that again, then I will get pissed! I won't forgive you Asia, even if it is you!" Ayato shot back before Asia shook her head and replied

"B-But at this rate, Sensei and Michael-sama will…with my power… If that was to happen I would rather…" Ayato put his hand on Asia's shoulder, looking straight into her eyes as he spoke

"I…! I…! I made an oath that I won't let Asia go through sadness again! That's why I won't let you do that! I will protect you! Yeah, I will! I will definitely protect Asia!"

I cried. But I'm serious. I will definitely protect Asia!

"Ayato-san…" Asia spoke emotional, tears starting to fall down her cheeks as Ayato spoke with a smile

"That's why lets go home together. Onee-san are waiting at home. Let's go back to our house!"

The device activated silently, Ayato gritting his teeth as the group gathered demonic power and reitasu and shot the device again only for it to be unscratched.

[I got it!] Ddriag spoke up eagerly, Ayato pausing as he asked

"What have you got, Ddraig?"

[Look at the fact that Asia is connected directly to the device… with a move enhanced by my power you should be able to shatter the restraints]

{You can't mean that move} Sparda added with a groan before Ddraig nodded

[Yes… But you'll need to be in Balance Breaker to build up enough power]

"Right… Balance Break!" Ayato spoke after taking a few steps back and unleashing Ddraig's aura.

[Sub Species Balance Breaker: Red Dragon Spirit Mail]

The helmet of Ayato's armour folded back, the silver haired young man noticing the shocked looks on the others faces as he spoke to Asia "Asia. I will apologise before hand."

"Eh?" Asia asked as she tilted her head adorably, Ayato sheathing his sword and closing his eyes as he was given the details by Ddriag as the jewels on the [Boosted Gear] shone

[Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost!] All of the jewels on Yukio's armour glowed red as the power flows into the hand which was touching the restraint as Sparda spoke up

{Remember imagine Asia without the retraints… That's all you need to destroy remember}

"Armour Break!" Ayato shouted, his power surging as the sound of metal breaking filled his ears along with tearing of clothes. The restraints being destroyed as her clothes suffered as the sleeves were shredded and her skirt shortened.

"Iya!" Asia called out in surprise, Ayato panting as he opened his eyes to see Asia in mostly intact clothing before sighing as Ddraig groaned disappointedly

[Damn it! It's suppose to be Dress Break, Ayato. Why did you have to change things, Sparda?]

{Shut up! If we had your way she would be naked here} Sparda shot back, Ayato sighing as the two spirits started to bicker while the device stopped moments after Asia was released.

"Ara ara, what an interesting technique?" Akeno spoke amused as she fixed Asia's clothes with her demonic power before Rias knocked on Ayato's armour as she asked

"I take it Ddraig came up with that move…Can it destroy anything attached to a person's body?"

"Yeah he did… Originally made it to strip women of their clothes but he wasn't sure about it working on the restraints. After that it was just imagining Asia without the restraints. I think it succeeded because I was in Balance Breaker state and because I was increasing it with Boost version. It feels like I cleared the grey zone." Ayato replied embarrassed

Rias tilted her head as she replied "Hmm, maybe Ddriag's pervert tendencies and wild ideas were also a factor for it" Ayato shrugged as he noticed Diodora looking disheartened before turned at Asia's call "Ayato-san!"

"Asia!" Ayato called, dropping his sword as he moved to hug her tightly as she spoke

"I believed in you… That Ayato-san will come to rescue me."

"Of course. But I'm sorry. You heard something painful right?" Ayato asked concerned, Asia shaking her head before speaking with a smile

"I'm alright. I was shocked that time, but I have Ayato-san with me."

"Asia! I'm glad! If you were to disappear, I…" Xenovia added with teary eyes, Asia wiping them away as she replied

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

"Yeah! I will protect you! Definitely!" Xenovia spoke as she and Asia hugged, Ayato smiling relieved as he watched them before Asia turned to everyone as she spoke, bowing to them

"Buchou-san. Everyone. Thank you very much. For doing this for me…" It was Rias' time to hug the blonde, a bright smile on her face as she spoke

"Asia. It's okay for you to not call me 'Buchou' at home you know? You can think of me as your older sister."

"-! Yes! Rias-oneesama!" Asia replied, Rias and Asia continuing to hug as Gasper cried while getting his head patted by Koneko

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

"Now, Asia. Let's go home." Rias spoke as she released her hold on Asia, who replied

"Yes! But before that, I need to pray."

"Asia. What did you pray for?" Ayato asked, Asia looking shyly at him before she replied

"It's a secret." Asia ran towards Ayato with a smile before a bright pillars of light surrounded Asia, disappearing and taking her with it.

"…Asia?" Ayato called, his eyes wide as he looked at the spot Asia had been standing.

"An object made from a Longinus perishes from the attack of a Longinus, huh. Damn Mist-user, he eased up. It's necessary to readjust the plan." An unfamiliar voice spoke, everyone turning their attention to the unfamiliar man floating in the sky, who was wearing light armour and a cape.

"…Who are you?" Rias asked, the man smirking as he answered

"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 you my power and look at the situation you are in. In the match against Agares, you used Ophis's snake without my authorization and had the enemy predict our plan. You are very foolish indeed."

"Shalba! Please help me! If it is with you, we can kill the Sekiryuutei! If the Old-Maou and Current-Maou were to join forces….." Diodora begged Shalba, only for his eyes to widen as a strike of light from Shalba's hand pierced Diodora's chest.

"Pitiful. I even told you the power of that girl's Sacred Gear and yet you couldn't do anything. That explains how useless you are." Shalba said while laughing, Diodora turning to dust and perishing before Kiba noticed the unfamiliar device on his arm.

Xenovia's whole body trembled in rage at Asia disappearance, Shalba turning to Rias as he spoke in a cold voice with eyes filled with hatred

"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."

"So you mean to kill Glasya-Labolas, Astaroth, and us, the Gremory." Rias asked, Shalba's eyes narrowing before he replied

"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 sighed before he continued

"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. Cruzerey 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's sister, I will have you dead."

"You don't challenge the current Maou directly, but kill their relatives, what cowardice!" Rias shot back before Shalba smirked cruelly as he replied

"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 Asia! I absolutely won't forgive you!" Rias' red aura increased to its limit as she raged, Akeno looking angry as well as holy-lightning arced around her body. Kiba taking a ready stance with his holy-demonic sword

"HAHAHAHAHA!" Ayato started laughing in Arata's voice, everyone turning to look at him only for eyes to widen as bone white mask fragments started to form over the right side of Ayato's face as he moved to stand up, a psychotic look on his face as his hollowfied eyes focused onto Shalba

"So you are the one I have to thank for giving that weakling such despair. Shame that the Mist User of yours isn't around and I could thank him personally" Ayato spoke with a battle hungry grin as he started to walk forwards.

"A-Ayato…" Rias spoke shocked, everyone looking nervously on as Arata leered at Rias and retort nonchalant

"Ayato's not home right now, red… You're little hero lost himself to despair cause of the nun. Oh, he's wishing Asia to come back so they can do the three-legged race now. How pitiful…"

Everyone looked away, not able to look at Arata as he grinned and turned his attention back to Shalba as he started to roll his shoulders and stretch before Rias spoke up with tears in her eyes

"yato please come back…"

"I told you he can't hear you… I'm in the driving seat right now and no one is going to stop me" Isa spoke with a emotionless face, Rias' tears increasing before Xenovia let loose her rage as she started to slash at Shalba with Durandal and Ascalon while shouting

"…I won't forgive you. I won't forgive you! I will cut you! I will cut you up and kill you!"

"Futile." Shalba muttered, reflecting the two holy swords with a defense barrier before shooting a demonic bullet into her stomach and knocking her into the ground. The holy swords being pushed away and stabbing into the ground.

"…Return Asia…She is…my friend…! …She is my kind friend… She was kinder than anyone…! Why…!" Xenovia spoke while being in the ground, managing to make her way to one of the holy swords while Shalba turned to Isa as he spoke

"Vulgar reincarnated devil and the dragon which is the same as garbage. The princess of Gremory seriously has a bad taste indeed. That girl disappeared beyond to the dimension. Her body should have perished by now. –It means, she died."

"Yeah I figured that out already old man…" Arata spoke with a smirk, drawing Tensa Kuraokamitsu before twirling it idly in his hand as he continued

"I'm going to have some fun testing the limits of my power now and you look like the perfect guinea pig"

{Don't you dare release that power Arata!} Sparda shouted appearing between Arata and Shalba, Rebellion in his grasp as Ddraig called out

[Rias Gremory, leave this place at once. If you don't want to die, then it would be better to leave here immediately. Isa won't care if you are going to get hurt or not so run!]

"Yeah, crimson princess. You should listen to the big bad pervert dragon" Isa spoke in a dark tone, even as he smirked at Sparda as he added

"You can't even stop me old man without hurt your precious great-grandson's body"

{I can hold you off long enough…} Sparda started only for Arata to wave his arm and dismiss Sparda's apparition and speaking in a gleeful tone

"Let's see how much power this body can handle"

[Arata you can't do this… You'll destroy Ayato's body!] Ddraig shouted, only to get dismissed by the Hollow who retort

"Make me" Isa aura exploded violently as he laughed psychotically, the shrine violently shaking as a blood red aura mingled with his crimson-black aura as Arata shouted

"I who is about to awaken

It started. Looks like it will start. Several other voices called, mixture of men and women, old and young.

"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.

Isa's face contorted in pain before his eyes widened in fear as he shouted "No! This is my body now, you old fogies won't take it away from me"

[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!

The armour started to change, large leathery dragon like wings spreading from Yukio/Isa's back, patches of bone white armour covering them. Silver hair falling out of the back of his helmet to stop at his waist. Bone white veins forming over the blood red gauntlets, pulsing with power while silver fur sprouted around his wrists. Bone white claws forming over his fingers. Bone white armour formed over his thighs and covered his greaves with realisitic claws. A hollow hole formed over the centre jewel on his chest, only being held in place by four stick thin bone white pieces of armour, going through his body completely without affecting him. Bone white armour covered the rest of his black coat making look more scale like while a thick blood red tail emerged from the small of his back. His Hollow mask extended to cover the rest of his face, turning more draconic in appearance as blood red lines ran down from its eyes to the top of the razor sharp teeth while two upside down question mark shaped horns sprouted from his head.

" " " " " " " And I shall sink you to the depths of crimson purgatory!" " " " " " " Came a mixed scream of voices from all of the jewels on the armour.

[Hollow Juggernaut Drive!]

"Gugyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" Yukio let lose an ear piercing monstrous roar, his surroundings being blown away easily while a blood like red aura was emitted around him. His wings and tail moving as Yukio crouched down and growled as his eyes narrowed before he disappeared in a burst of speed.

"Nggggggggh!" Shalba's scream alerting the others to see Ayato's claws digging into his shoulder, his left arm barely hanging on by a few threads before Yukio pulled it off. Shalba flying back to make some distance between them as he created light with his right arm and shouted as he fired it at Yukio

"Damn you!" Ayato swung his sword at Shalba, the air pressure enough to destroy the light and then splitting Shalba's right arm from hand to elbow as he groaned in pain, blood starting to cover the floor of the shrine. Yukio glanced at the arm he was holding before discarding it.

"Gegogyuuga-gyhugohaaa! Guoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" Ayato roared, the jewels of his armour shining before small arms or blades came from out of them as if taunting Shalba.

"Don't screw around with me!" Shalba shouted enraged, holding his mangled arm up to release another light attack at Ayato, one of the dragon's wings glowing with light as the jewels adorning it turned blue and a pulse of light left it

[Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide!] The pulse of light halved with each call as Ayato used the stolen Hakuryukou's power.

"Vali's power! Damn you! How many times do you have to stand in my way! Valiiiiiii!" Shalba roared, releasing a pulse of demonic power towards Yukio, who dodged just by flapping his wings.

A red ball of energy started to form between his horns, Yukio aiming the Cero at Shalba before it was fired, completely destroying the Old Maou's remaining arm and continuing to rend through wall, floor and ceiling of the shrine before creating a giant explosion far away.

"Nuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Yukio roared, being covered in an enormous amount of red aura which turned the ground underneath him into a huge crater.

"Y-You Monster! A-Are you telling me this is the [Juggernaut-Drive]!? No… This power is a Hollow as well. 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 spoke as his expression finally turned to fear, the rest of the ORC watching in a daze. Rias was trembling with wide open eyes, Akeno, Yukina, Xenovia, Koneko and Gasper were looking at Ayato in fear and even Kiba couldn't stop himself from trembling.

Ayato's wings spread as the Hollowfied Dragon focused on Shalba, the green jewel in his chest glowing brightly as red aura was absorbed into it.

"Ku! I can't die in a place like this!" Shalba spoke as he tried to draw a magic circle with one of his legs only for it to freeze as the eyes on Ayato's armour glowed red.

"…You stopped it! My leg!" Shalba spoke panicked, the ORC realising that Yukio has used something similar to Gasper's Sacred Gear, even as the jewels on Yukio's armour shone as [Boosted Gear] activated

[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!] An enormous blast of red aura fired from the chest jewel

"Buchou, let's retreat at once! We have to evacuate from this shrine!" Kiba spoke, Rias trying to walk forwards as she spoke

"Yukio…I…"

"My apologies!" Kiba spoke as he grabbed hold of Rias and ran, Akeno leanding her shoulder to Xenovia while Koneko and Gasper followed. Behind them a giant explosion occurred as Shalba shouted his last words before he disappeared in light along with the shrine

"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!"

…

...

Ayato's inner world mirrored the chaos that was going on outside, Isa cackling loudly amongst the ruins of buildings while twirling Tensa Kuraokamitsu in his hand by its chain as he stood in the [Red Dragon Spirit Mail] while a typhoon like storm roared around them. Sparda stood opposite him, his features more demonic in nature while he held Rebellion in both hands a clear show of his own Devil Trigger being active. Ddraig, who had taken on the form of his Scale Mail, was picking himself from the crater of a building he had been knocked into.

[He's gone mad from my past hosts] Ddraig growled as he pulled himself out of the crater, Sparda glaring as the Hollow as he shouted

{Damn it Isa, if we don't work together Yukio's going to die!}

"HAHAHA! You think I care about that pathetic brat now that he's given up. He doesn't deserve control of this body anymore" Isa sneered, gripping his sword as Reiatsu built up around him, Sparda and Ddriag sharing a look before both nodding and flaring their own powers as the latter spoke

[We won't let you win, Yukio is our host not you]

"Well too late Dragon, I already have enough power to take control" Isa cackled before charging forwards, swinging his sword down only for his eyes widening at seeing a cloaked figure appear in front of him, right hand wrapped around the grip of Tensa Amonusen as he swung his sword to meet Isa's.

{Stop this Isa…} The figure spoke sternly, Isa's glare doubling as he looked at the new figure as he glanced back to Sparda and Ddraig and added

{Go find Yukio and wake him up}

[Fine…] Ddraig grumbled with a nod, Sparda relaxing slightly as he added

{Alright 'Kuraokamitsu' we'll leave Isa in your hands for now} With that Ddraig and Sparda took to the air with their wings and shot off towards where they sensed Yukio.

"…'Kuraokamitsu' huh? That's the name you're using now…" Isa asked amused, 'Kuraokamitsu' not showing any reaction as he replied

{You do realise what you hunger for power has caused, do you Isa? The longer you try and absorb the past hosts of the Sekiryuutei's malice the more you are letting them drain Ayato's reserves until they'll start on his lifeforce}

"Oh I know…" Isa spoke with a sick grin, 'Kuraokamitsu' scowling under his hood as they started to clash blades again and again.

…

[I can't believe he came out…After everything else that happened he picks now] Ddraig spoke as the flew towards the bone covered section of the inner world, his gaze moving to Sparda as he replied

{Well before between me and you, He didn't need to help Ayato… plus you know he's worried about what he'll think once they meet}

[Still doesn't make sense to me…] Ddraig grumbled, Sparda sighing before clicking his fingers and making a large screen appear in the sky showing what was going on outside as he muttered

{That's a good sign…}

[Wait we can see what's going on outside…? I thought Isa cut off our influence to the outside world]

{He did… But I managed to keep control of Yukio's senses so we can still find out what's going on} Sparda explained, Ddraig's eyes widening as he realised what was going on as he asked

[Your hoping that Asia is still alive aren't you?]

{To bring Ayato back, Asia and Rias would be the easiest method as you have seen the power he brings out to protect them both} Sparda answered, Ddriag nodding in agreement as they continued to try and find Ayato.

…

"Oooooooooooooooooon…" Yukio let out a sad echo to the sky as he stood on the ruins of the shrine, Kiba glad he had used his holy-demonic swords to provide a barrier for himself and the others as the ORC watched.

"Looks like you guys are in trouble huh?" A familiar voice spoke, a crack appearing in the air before Vali, Bikou, Katsu and Arthur appeared from within it as Rias spoke warily

"Vali."

"I have no will to fight. I just came to observe. –Sekiryuutei's [Juggernaut Drive] that is… Or should that be [Hollow Juggernaut Drive]. But by looking at it, it seems like he went through an incomplete [Juggernaut Drive]. You are lucky that [Hollow 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." Vali replied, Rias looking surprised as she asked

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

"Since it isn't a complete [Hollow 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 Kurozakuro Ayato's life in danger even with his large reserves"

Bikou walked towards Kiba, holding a familiar girl in his arms as he spoke "Here, she is part of your guys' group right. This healing sister."

"Asia!"

"Asia-chan!" Rias and Akeno cried as they and everyone else gathered around the blonde ex-nun, glad to see her unharmed before Kiba spoke

"She's breathing!" Tears started to fall from the ORC's eyes, Kiba turning to Arthur as he asked

"But why…."

"We were investigating the dimensional gap around here by chance. Then this little lady came flying into the dimensional gap. Vali said he recognized her, so we brought her here. She was lucky. If we weren't there by luck, this girl would have been exposed to "nothingness" and would have perished." Arthur answered.

"Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaan!" Xenovia cried after she confirmed Asia's safety, Kiba putting her down by where Xenovia was sitting who soon scooped the blonde into a hug.

"-What's left is Ayato now." Rias spoke as she turned to look at Ayato, who continued to roar in sadness, as she asked

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

"It's dangerous. You will die. Though I won't stop you from doing it." Vali replied, shakig his head only for Hitomi to speak up from behind them

"It may help…"

"May…?" Rias asked, turning to the blonde who was leading the group of Shinigami and Shinji towards them as Hitomi continued

"His Hollow is like the animal inside Ayato being released and his [Juggernaut Drive] is triggered by the hatred from the past hosts of the [Boosted Gear]. The two combined makes him even more dangerous… and we have no idea how they affect each other."

…

[Yes!] Ddraig cheered, Sparda sighing in relief as they saw Asia was alive both feeling a pulse of energy as they turned towards a bone white building as Sparda spoke

{There he is…Now we just have to get the news to him} Flaring his demonic energy Sparda swung his sword at the bone building creating a large gash across it before Ddraig muttered as he held his hand out

[Dragon Shot] A large hole formed in the middle, allowing the pair to see inside. Their eyes widening in shock as they saw dozens of robed figures fly out at Ddraig, grabbing onto him and starting to pull him down as he growled

[Damn it… The past hosts… Go ahead Sparda, wake him up. I'll hold these off]

{Alright…} Sparda spoke before flying inside, using his sword to cut down any bone like barriers that formed in an attempt to block his way.

…

"What do you think your doing!?" Rias shouted as she stood in front of Daisuke and Shinji who both had their weapons at the ready, the latter frowning as he replied

"Ayato made us promise that if he lost control of his Hollow that we were to stop him"

"That sounds so like him…" Keiko spoke softly to herself before Rias shouted tearfully

"Why!? Why would he make you promise to do that? Isn't he your friend!? Doesn't he care about us? About me!?"

"It's because he's our friend that we know he doesn't want us to see him like this" Daisuke started before Shinji added

"And he doesn't want his Hollow to hurt you, the others or any of the innocent people nearby"

"There has to be a way to save him though" Rias shot back, not noticing Akeno and Koneko approaching Vali with hopeful looks in their eyes as they asked

"I know we are not in a position to ask, but please. Please help us save him. If it's you, the Hakuryuukou, can you not fulfill the role to bring back his consciousness?"

"…Please. We will also help using our full strength, so please let us borrow your power to bring him back…."

"Yeah. It would work if there is something which will stimulate his heart…" Vali responded coolly.

"Wouldn't it be okay if we just show him Oppai?" Bikou asked jokingly only for Katsu to bonk him on his head as he retort

"Don't be an idiot."

"Not if he's in that form. What always calmed down a dragon was a song… We don't have such a thing, and a song for the Sekiryuutei and Hakuryuukou doesn't exist." Kiba spoke up, only for a pair of voices drawing there attention.

"There is!"

"Well maybe there is more then a few songs to help Yukio out its just picking the right one" With that Irina and Saji landed near the group, along with Kotake, Kotume and Georgia. Everyone heartened by the good news as Keiko retort

"While Asia-chan's survival would probably break him out of it and the music may help wake him up from that form there is still one problem we would have. Arata"

"Isa. That's the one Sparda mentioned before…" Rias asked shocked, noticing everyone aside from the Shinigami and Shnji sharing her look as Keiko nodded as she answered

"Ayato is Yukio-kun's Hollow side… I assume Sparda tried to stop him but without Yukio-kun's power backing him and Ddraig up, Isa still has control over most things."

"There must be something else bothering him then just the girl." Vali spoke up, frowning as he took notice of his aura before shaking his head to check his thoughts of them being similar as he added

"I'll help…"

Haruka and Hitomi nodded her thanks to him before turning back to Irina, Kotake, Kotume and Georgia as she spoke "Get the music set up. You girls will probably have to join in to help out, Shinji-kun, Daisuke-kun, Genshirou-kun, I'll leave the choice to you all."

"There's an old family seal that should help drain some of his power away" Katsu spoke as he moved up to stand next to Keiko, giving her grudging look of respect as he muttered

"Alastor" Appearing in his hand was a sword with a dark blue guard and handle, the blade crackling with lightning as he glanced to see Vali having activated Divine Dividing.

"What about you?" Rias asked curiously, Keiko offering her a reassuring smile as she answered

"I'm going to help hold him still" Keiko flared her reiatsu as she activated Gilgamesh as well as her Shunko, everyone else backing up as the Juggernaut-Hollow form of Yukio turned to look towards them.

Keiko flash stepped closer to Ayato appearing on the ground between everyone else and Ayato as she pointed her index finger at him as she called "Bakudō #61. Rikujōkōrō."

A spark of yellow energy emerged from her finger, summoning six thin, wide beams of light which slammed into the midsection of Yukio and stopping him from moving even as he roared out.

[Vanishing Dragon Balance Breaker!] Vali took to the air, his Scale Mail armour forming over him as he shot towards Yukio.

"I, who is about to awaken,

Am the Heavenly Dragon who has taken the principles of supremacy from God

I envy the "infinite" and I pursue the "dream"

I shall become the White Dragon of Supremacy

And I shall take you to the limits of white paradise"

[Juggernaut Drive] Vali chanted before Albion called out as his armour became sharper and more draconic in nature, his light wings growing as well as he charged towards Yukio's form. Yukio turned his head towards the white dragon, releasing a Cero blast from his mouth which Vali dodged before tackling the Hollow Dragon while his armour called out

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

"Devil Trigger!" Katsu roared, his body turning more demonic as blue lightning arced over him before he shot off like lightning to catch up with Vali before thrusting both his hands towards Yukio to make a cobalt coloured magic circle form under Yukio's feet and start to sap some of the energy from him.

"Now!" Keiko shouted back at the rest of them, Daisuke grinning as he saw the song he, Shinji and Saji had picked while Rias took hold of the microphone she would use.

…

#Bring me to Life – Evanescence#

Sparda came to a stop as he finally saw Ayato, his face the only thing sticking out from the mass of white material that was thick like spider's silk. Given the shape Sparda could tell that Yukio's arms were stuck out to the sides and his hands covered to stop him being able to try and free himself.

{Ayato…} Sparda spoke saddened, focusing on how to break the bonds before starting to hear music come from outside. He instantly recognised the song before smiling as Yukio started to stir at hearing Rias singing. His eyes slowly open to show his eyes were back to normal as he gasped

"R-Rias...?"

{Come on Ayato, Asia's alive and you need to stop Isa} Sparda spoke, smiling as Ayato's eyes widened before a determined look settled in place as murmured

"R-Right" The white matter exploded with a explosion of Ayato's aura, Sparda nodding approvingly as he watched the silver haired young man sluggishly get back to his feet and look over the Kuoh Academy uniform he was wearing before clenching his fists a few times before asking with a growl

"Where… is he?" Ayato started walking towards Sparda, Amonusen and Boosted Gear appearing in moments as the elder Devil answered

{He's fighting Kuraokamitsu…} Ayato froze at hearing that, turning to Sparda who averted his gaze as he added

{I was only acting as the Zanpakuto spirit of Kuraokamitsu so he wouldn't have to…}

"Wouldn't have to what?" Ayato asked, Sparda shaking his head as he replied

{We don't have time for this now, Ayato… Ddraig is fighting off the past hosts' and their malice so Isa can stop drawing on their strength. You need to go to stop Isa now before your spirit chain is too damaged that you could stay Hollow or your reserves run out so that Isa starts using your life force to keep the [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] going}

Ayato's eyes widen at hearing that, nodding in agreement before he turned to where he can see large blasts of Reiatsu before he asks "What about you?"

{I'm going to help Ddraig} Sparda answered before charging back the way he came to find Ddraig again, Ayato taking a calming breathe as he held Amonusen before him as he spoke

"Bankai! Balance Break!" An eruption of reiatsu and dragonic energy enveloping Ayato before his familiar combination armour appeared.

[Sub Species Balance Breaker: Red Dragon Spirit Mail]

With a burst of Sonido Ayato disappeared as he rushed towards where Arata and Amonusen was fighting.

…

"Cero!" Arata roared as he blasted a beam of red energy from his hand, Amonusen swinging his Tensa Amonusen upwards as he countered

{Getsuga Tensho} The two attacks exploded in the middle before Amonusen launched his next attack with a call

{Netherworld Creatures} Arata released a silent Getsuga Tensho in response to destroy most of them while punching or kicking those that remained as he sneered

"Don't think so worthless worms are going to help you 'Kuraokamitsu'… I have access to the Welsh Dragon as well" Isa lifted one of the gauntlets up with a grin as the jewel shone and called

[Boost x5]

"Say goodbye old man… You won't survive to see me end the brat. Getsuga Tensho!"

[Boost x5] Isa's eyes widened at hearing that, seeing Ayato appear in front of Amonusen and swinging his sword down to split the reiatsu wave easily with his sword, glaring at Yukio who spoke

"You'll be the one ended Isa… Stop this madness now!"

"Hahaha! You think you can tell me to stop. You're more naïve then I thought."

{Getusga Tensho!} Amonusen shouted as he unleashed his own attack, Isa swinging his sword to deflect it before having to block or deflect the swords of both Amonusen and Yukio as the trio clashed. Yukio was shocked at how easily Isa seemed to keep up with him and Amonusen, his eyes widening further as Yamato appeared in the Hollow's other hand as he grinned ferally as he released a wave of energy with both of them in a form of a large X.

Ayato and Amonusen was both knocked back by the attack, the former more shocked at the fact Isa had pulled out the demon sword. Isa rose both swords above his head as he laughed maniacally, making the swords' auras mixing before he swung downwards to release an enhanced Getsuga Tensho at Ayato. Kuraokamitsu suddenly appeared in front of Yukio, the attack hitting him and causing a large explosion.

"K-Kuraokamitsu…" Ayato stammered in shock as he stared at the cloud of smoke before a white clawed hand dispersed it revealing Ayato's father, Kagami, standing in a tattered robe over his Shinigami uniform and his left arm from the elbow down look Hollow like.

"T-Tou-san!?" Ayato spoke shocked, stumbling back to his feet as he saw the man he knew had died was standing before him as Kagami looked ashamed as he replied

{I'm sorry I couldn't show myself before now, Ayato but I wasn't sure how you would take the fact that I'm only a copy from when he fused Kuraokamitsu with Rebellion}

Ayato gaped at his father in confusion before noticing Arata charging up reiatsu into his swords as he decided it was best they deal with the Hollow first as he spoke "We should probably deal with him first…"

{Ah, that's probably for the best} Kagami replied with a sheepish grin as they turned to face Arata, both tightening there grip on their swords as Ayato summoned Ascalon to his free hand. His eyes widened as Ascalon shone for a moment before its shape started to change into a katana which had a silver blade with a gold handle and gold claw like guard similar to Tensa Amonusen.

"What the…?" Ayato murmured as he looked at the katana-Ascalon he was holding, adding it to the growing pile of questions he had as he turned his focus back onto Arata and let reitasu and holy aura surge over the blades respectively. Using his Sonido to close the distance Ayato and Arata started to clash with their swords, Kagami holding back for a moment before flashstepping behind Arata in an attempt to surprise him only to find the five blades getting locked over Isa's head before the trio was surprised by a call that echoed around the space

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

Isa's eyes widened at hearing that while Kagami and Ayato smirked before launching a punch and kick respectively at the Hollow and launching him nearby building. Ayato took in a deep breathe and spat out a large gout of flames at Arata as Kagami pointed his palm in the same direction and called "Hadō #58. Tenran"

The two attacked combined into a swirling vortex of flames that slammed into Arata and deepened the crater he was in as Ayato spoke "Looks like Vali is helping out"

{You'll have to introduce me to all your girlfriends} Kagami spoke amused, Ayato blushing as he turned back to the smoke cloud as a Cero blasted out of it to reveal Isa holding out the hand that had originally held Yamato as he roared

"None of your friends are going to help you against me!"

{Looking for this?} Masayuki asked, bringing up his formerly free hand that now held Yamato. Arata roared as he lifted his free gauntlet into the air, Yukio only just noticing the faint cracks that ran along its surface as Isa shouted

"Boost! Damn it, Boost!"

Ayato's eyes widened at seeing that the jewel wasn't lighting up, Kagami smiling more as the pair watched Arata's anger build at not being able to access Ddraig's power.

[Boost] Ayato smirked as he triggered his own Sacred Gear, glad he still had access to it as Arata snarled as he launched himself forwards; aiming his sword to stab Ayato. Masayuki flashstepped to meet with the attack, easily knocking Ayato back with both of his swords before glancing back to Ayato as he added

{Finish this}

"Right" Ayato spoke as he sheathed both katanas into the hip guards of his armour. Drawing one hand back to prepare a beachball of crimson energy that looked to be a mixture of Reiatsu and demonic magic. Masayuki looked on impressed as he moved out of the way as Yukio thrust his hand towards where Arata was flying at him again as he spoke

"Drago Cero" Firing the beam of mixed energy from his hand at Ayato, Yukio watched shocked as his Hollow was blasted through several of the buildings behind him as well as the damage around them starting to slowly healing of its own accord even as Arata's voice roared in the background

"Don't think you've won this. I will come back so you better make sure that you don't harm our body before then"

From a rooftop away from Ayato and Kagami stood two cloaked figures, one looking male while the other female as they turned to each other and nodded before disappearing in a pulse of red energy.

…

"Ayato!" Rias called as she rushed forwards, watching as the armour of the Hollow Juggernaut Ayato started to shatter apart to leave him dropping to the ground on his back. The Hollow Mask covering Yukio's face liquefying and floating into the hole in his chest, filling it and turning it back to look like normal skin. Quickly sitting on the ground next to him, Rias lifted his head onto her lap as she smiled and started to brush his hair with her fingers as she wished for him to wake up as she spoke softly

"Come on Ayato, its time to wake up." Rias felt nervousness well up at the lack of response from Yukio, tapping his cheek as her next attempt before turning to look at Keiko as she called

"He's not waking up, Haruka-san!" Haruka dismissed her Devil Arm with a thought as she closed the distance as the others moved closer, crouching down to start checking him before sighing in relief as she spoke

"He's fine. Just exhausted, I think…" Her brow furrowed as she picked up something concerning, lifting her gaze to Yoruichi as she added

"Something seems wrong with his Spirital aura, Sensei"

"Let's get him to the doctors soon…" Yoruichi replied, Rias looking worried between them before they stopped at hearing a sound of breaking in the sky. Turning the group stared at the thing that appeared from the hole in the sky, Vali smirking as he spoke

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

What was a gigantic creature, a true red coloured dragon that was swimming magnificently in the sky as Vali continued "There are two dragons called the 'Red Dragons'. One of them is the ancient dragon from Welsh 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…?" Keiko murmured with dawning realisation of what was going on as Vali continued regardless

"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's 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?" Saji asked, turning to regard Vali warily as he smirked and retort with eager eyes

"No idea. There are lots of opinions about it… That is Ophis's 'aim' and the 'target' I wish to defeat. 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."

"That's insane" Keiko spoke, clenching her fists as Rias tightened her hold of Yukio's unconscious form.

"Great-Red. It has been awhile." A monotone female voice spoke, everyone turning to see a black haired little girl wearing a one piece standing there.

"Who is that girl…..? She wasn't there before." Shinji asked, readying his bow only for Vali to make a bitter smile, once he spotted her, as he replied

"-Ophis. She's the Uroboros. She's also the head of Khaos Brigade."

Everyone looked at her in shock, watching as Ophis made a posture as if shooting a gun with her hands as she aimed at Great Red as she spoke "I shall, definitely get my hands on silence."

The sound of wings flapping drew attention to Azazel and Tannin as they arrived and landed down near the group.

"Azazel. Tannin" Keiko spoke with a nod, Azazel noticing Yukio still unconscious as he spoke

"Keiko. Looks like you're Nii-kun is back to normal. I was scared about what would happen to him, but I knew that you and the girls will revert him back to normal from [Juggernaut Drive] with that song. Ayato's got a strong link to music and given that Rias is the one who helped him reach his Balance Breaker it was obvious she would help save him."

"By the way, the offer came from Sirzechs. That guy and Serafall were so eager in it that they wanted you, Rias to join Yukio's band as a singer" Azazel added, causing Rias to blush in embarrassment even as Tannin snickered loudly

"Hahahaha. To be expected from the Sekiryuutei! –Oh. Looks like something outrageous appeared while we were following Ophis." Both Tannin and Azazel turn to look at Great Red as they commented

"How nostalgic. Great-Red huh."

"Have you also fought him Tannin?"

Tannin shook his head in response as he answered "No, he didn't even pay attention to me."

"It's been a while, Azazel. Did you defeat Cruzerey Asmodeus?" Vali asked to Azazel who replied

"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 Ayato in his [Hollow Juggernat Drive]."

"And Onii-sama?" Rias asked curiously, Azazel quick to answer

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

The governor of the Fallen Angels turned to Ophis as he continued "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 in control by the descendants is now basically finished."

"Yes. That is also one of the conclusions." Ophis replied nonchalant, Azazel shrugging his shoulders as he responded

"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. Now, Ophis. Shall we fight?"

Azazel pointed the spear of light he held towards Ophis getting ready to fight, the latter turning around as she replied

"I will go home."

with that, and old-man Tannin shouts and tells her to stop while spreading his wings.

"Wait! Ophis!" Tannin shouted, spreading his wings as if getting ready to take off while Ophis just smiled creepily back as she added

"Tannin. The dragon-kings are gathering once again. –This will turn interesting."

The air vibrated for a moment as Ophis disappeared suddenly, Azazel and Tannin both sighing before Vali's voice drew their attention "We will also retreat."

Vali was just about to enter the cut into another dimension that Arthur had created before turning back to Keiko as he added

"Tell Kurozakuro Ayato that while I have dreams and objectives more important then our destined fight, I will defeat him one day so he better get stronger to give me a good battle."

Katsu nodded respectfully to Keiko before he left, Bikou grinning as he spoke "See ya, Spirit Dragon! And also Spirit Princess"

Rias' face turned bright red at hearing that before Arthur spoke up "Kiba Yuuto-kun. Xenovia-san. 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."

With that, Vali and his comrades disappeared into the crack to another dimension, leaving the group to relax before Keiko spoke

"Let's get Ayato-kun to hospital now..."

…

Ayato sighed as he sat on the edge of the skyscraper in his Inner World, Kagami sitting next to him as they were dressed in their respective uniforms as the latter spoke {I, well the real me, didn't expect my soul to get imprinted on the Zanpakuto when I fused Kuraokamitsu with Rebellion… and well, after what happened in the real world, I didn't think you would take this well.}

Masayuki signalled to himself with the latter part, Yukio nodding as his father continued {And when you were reincarnated by Rias I figured you had enough on your plate without me popping up then and from there I just kept delaying it. Thankfully Sparda was willing to help in training you and you've grown up into a fine young man even with the difficulty you had while you were younger}

Ayato scratched the back of his head bashfully at the praise before he asked "So you saw all of that then…?"

Masayuki happily chuckled as he nodded {Of course. I'm proud of what you've done since you were reincarnated by your girlfriend and I know your Okaa-san would be proud of you as well, especially with stopping that arranged marriage and sacrificing your arm to Ddraig}

"I couldn't let her be stuck in that situation especially when I have a chance to stop it" Ayatoreplied, Masayuki nodding as he added

{Well at least we are matching in the odd arm department}

"How did you…?" Ayato asked, signalling to his father's left arm as Kagami absentmindedly flexed the clawed fingers as he answered

{Years ago when I was working as part of the Gotei 13. I was a Royal family member from my mother's side and the apprentice to the Head Captain and was sent to the human world to destroy some dangerous Hollows and that's where I met you Okaa-san. During the battle I lost my arm to one of them and there wasn't much that could be done when I returned to Soul Society. There were a few experiments done in replacing limbs and I signed up for it. I woke up wih this and I decided to leave Soul Society cause of the looks I was getting and the problems this brought me due to being classed as part Hollowthen.}

"How come I didn't see it in any of the pictures Haruka-nee has? I mean I would have thought it be noticeable to have a Hollow arm" Ayato asked, Masayuki chuckling as he answered

{I had a friend who could make a Gigai, a body that would let me interact with the human world, and let me have access to some of my powers so I could help your Okaa-san with demons. It was fully human in appearance.}

[We finished dealing up with the past hosts] Ddraig spoke as he approached the pair, Yukio offering a smile to him and Sparda as the latter added

{Caught up you two?}

{Yep} Masayuki spoke with a smile, ruffling Ayato's hair for a moment before being knocked away as Ayato asked

"What happened to Arata?"

{I sealed him. Should keep him out of our way for now} Sparda replied, Yukio relaxing at hearing that before feeling his strength drain out of him as he collasped. Masayuki smiling softly as he spoke

{Rest for now, my son}

…

When Ayato opened his eyes he found himself lying on a hospital bed, blinking to adjust to the startling white of the whole room. He let a groan slip out of his lips at the aches going through his whole body before his attention was drawn to the voice that asked "Are you awake, Ayato-san?"

"Yeah, Grayfia-san…" Ayato grumbled as he nodded, noticing that he had been restrained to the bed as he looked to Grayfia to see her relax once she saw that his eyes were normal.

"Ay-tan!" Serafall called as she jumped onto the bed to hug him, making him gasp out in pain before Sirzechs spoke up

"Serafall, you should let him go before he's more injured"

"Sorry" Serafall spoke embarrassed after letting go, Grayfia undoing the restrains and helping Ayato to sit up so he could see that Azazel and Michael was in the room as well as Byakuya, Keiko, Hitomi, Toshiro, Unohana and a middle aged woman with blonde hair held in a tight bun, cobalt blue eyes behind rectangular glasses.

"Thanks" Ayato spoke as Grayfia handed him a cup of water, taking large gulps of it as Sirzechs spoke

"Thank you very much about the incident earlier. Thanks to you and Rias' effort, we were able to settle things with the Old-Maou factions for now."

"Also the Bount have been fully taken care of as well so thank you for that" Byakuya added, Ayato nodding in understanding before Keiko explained

"Once Arata took control he activated and then lost control of the [Juggernaut Drive] power, putting a lot of strain in your body due to it being perverted by your Hollow power as well. It was thanks to the girls, Vali and Katsu that you're back. What happened inside?" The other leaders looked surprised at the question Byakuya the first to explain why to them

"Every Shinigami has an Inner World or Mindscape, it's where they interact with their Zanpakuto spirit."

"I wasn't wake till the girls' voices got through when they were singing, after that… I had to help my Zanpakuto spirit fight off Araa. Sparda said that Araa was trying to feed of the malice from the former [Boosted Gear] hosts to power himself up so Sparda and Ddraig were fighting off the previous hosts"

"I thought Sparda was your Zanpakuto spirit?" Keiko asked surprised, Ayato shaking his head as he explained about Sparda and his father, resulting in shocked looks all around and tears starting to form in Keiko's and Hitomi's eyes when Kagami appeared next to Yukio's bed with black gloves covering both of his hands to hide his Hollow arm as he spoke nervously

{Hey kiddo & Honey.}

"T-Tou-san…" Keiko spoke shocked, everyone else looking in shock as Masayuki introduced himself to the others

{I'm Hosokawa Masayuki… Hello Itsuki & Reika}

"Hello Onii-san…" The blonde woman, Reika, and Itsuki spoke, Ayato and Haruka looking between their Father and Aunt & Uncle/Stepfather before Unohana coughed lightly and started to explain

"I'm Unohana Retsu, Captain of Squad Four, I was asked here to check you over after Haruka-san noticed your aura was unusual. It turns out when the Hollowfication and the [Juggernaut Drive] interacted they put a severe strain on your Spirit Chain. That means that, at the moment, your Reiyoku and demonic energy is currently trying to repair the damage and it will affect your powers."

"We think that you'll need infusions of demonic energy and blazer magic to help negate most of the effects while you're recovering through sex with your harem." Azazel commented, Ayato nodding in understanding.

"When you thought that you lost Asia Argento-san, your rage increased to the utmost level, which released Isa as well as the ability to access the sealed power. That form allows you to attain the power which surpasses God and Maou temporally. –But it reduces the life of the possessor considerably. I guess that it's somewhat luckily your large reserves helped off balance the amount of life you lost but its better you don't turn into that form anymore and make sure Arata never can access it either. If you die, lots of people will be sad. Even my sister…." Sirzechs added, Ayato nodding as he replied

"Yes, I understand. I can't promise not using it as something could come up that forces me to use it but I'll try my best not to use [Juggernaut Drive] unless it's needed. Live for the now. That's all that matters afterall."

"Just like your Tou-san" Reika spoke annoyed, shooting an evil eye at Kagami along with everyone else while Keiko nodded in agreement. Kagami looking sheepish only to get hit by Reika soon after.

From there Yukio was told that the Old-Maou faction of Khaos Brigade has collapsed because they lost their core members. Vali, who is the descendant of the Maou, has no interest in their matters so he declined their offer to become their leader meaning that Old-Maou faction was basically finished.

The remnant devils either surrendered or hid themselves in the darkness and 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 had also lost the privilege for having a Maou come from their family for a while and the current Beelzebub was asked to take responsibility for the incident but he 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.

"Right now, losing Ajuka Beelzebub who is the current Beelzebub will be fatal for the devils. He is a man talented in technological programmes. He is also the one who created the basic theory of the Rating Games. Most of all, you can't find someone of his calibre." Sirzechs said before the group went into what had happened when Ophis had showed up after Ayato had been freed from his [Hollow Juggernaut Drive].

"Can I ask you one thing?" Ayato asked curiously, receiving nods as Azazel asked

"What is it?"

"Well Ophis. The boss of Khaos Brigade's and their aim is to get rid of that giant dragon called Great-Red, so she can return to the dimensional gap, correct? Why can't she just share that place with Great Red anyway given how large it probably is?"

"Right now, it is thought that all the dimensional gaps located in every part of the world are balanced because Great-Red resides in it. Great Red is massive in size himself but there would still be space for her but I guess they just don't get along or something. Not that anyone really knows about that. Ophis has changed a lot due to being in this world for too long so it means a serious thing would happen if the balance of the world collapses from their plans succeeding." Azazel answered, shrugging when he mentioned of a possible disagreement between the two vastly powerful dragons and leaving Ayato nodding in understanding.

"We still need to reconsider about the Rating Games for young devils in the future as well. It will be too dangerous if they are all being interfered with by the terrorists." Sirzechs spoke, Ayato looking up surprised as Keiko asked

"Then it will be cancelled?"

"We probably have to restart it. But there is a match which we want to see no matter what. The people who live in the Underworld and those from other factions are saying strongly that they want to see this certain match definitely." Sirzechs replied.

"A game between who and who?" Ayato asked curiously only for Sirzechs to look at him as he answered

"-The match between Rias and Sairaorg."

Ayato's eyes widened at hearing that, wondering how popular that sort of match would be as he recalled the words Sairaorg had said to him last time he had seen him

"-I desire to fight you with only pure power."

"At the same time the match between Sitri vs Arch-Duke Agares is also desired strongly…. If we were to have the match played then it will be the matches of Power vs Power and Tactics vs Tactics." Sirzechs continued in a happy tone, Serafall grinning as she added

"It will be so good to see So-tan in a battle of brains"

"Anyway, until the match makeup is decided, all the young devils are asked to be on standby." Sirzechs added, Ayato nodding in understanding that given everything that had happened the games would be wary to go on.

"We've also decided that due to the potential threat that your Hollow possesses that we would station a couple of members to act in case you lose control again" Michael spoke, Ayato looking nervous at the idea before Serafall beamed him a smile as she spoke up

"Isn't it going to be great!? I get to move in with Aya-tan" Ayato blinked surprised, nodding slowly before Michael explained

"We decided that Serafall and Gabriel would move in with you. While Haruka-san has told us she can handle your Hollow side easily on her own, they will be able to help her you with your [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] if it ever happens again."

Yukio closed his eyes at the sympathetic looks from the others, further bringing home that despite Sparda sealing him, Arata was a threat to everyone close to him. He nodded slowly as he opened them and replied softly "I understand…"

"You are amazing anyway" Sirzechs spoke with a smile, Ayato blinking surprised at the sudden change as he asked

"M-Me….?"

"Yes. The audience group with the least number for the Rating Game is….. No, you can say that it is basically zero and that audience group is the children. For the children watching Rating Games among adult devils, it would be far from entertainment for them. The truth is the only game which is popular among children are the ones with reincarnated devils like Tannin, dragons, Monsters, Youkai and the match with those without human form. For the children, it would be like monster films with lots of impact."

{I would say more Shonen hero myself} Masayuki spoke with an amused smile as Sirzechs nodded in agreement as he continued

"In the future I don't mind if it is just during the game. –If possible I would like children who will carry the future of the next generation to see your fights."

"So you are asking me to become the hero of the children during the game?" Ayato asked shocked, Sirzechs nodding as he answered

"Yes. But I won't force you. It is just my hope." Ayato smiled as he remembered how happy the children had been at seeing him when he was being interviewed and even during the concert, calling him [Spirit Dragon] or [Seishinryuutei] as he replied "Of course…"

[Fufufu… You could have a harem of young mums after you] Ddraig added quietly, Sparda sighing exasperated as Kagami chuckled.

"How long was I out?" Ayato asked curiously as he looked around the room, Grayfia being the one to answer him

"Three days." Ayato nodded in understanding, trying to place if there was anything going to happen today before Sirzechs spoke up

"Ah, that's right. Today, it is the Hagun Academy's school festival. I also came to see my little sister shine."

"What…?" Ayato spoke surprised, realising that he had to take part in the three legged race with Asia today as he started to pick himself up as he added

"I gotta take part in the race with Asia and the bread eating contest"

"Is it safe for him to move?" Hitomi asked Unohana concerned, moving to easily push her son back into bed until Unohana spoke

"He should be fine as long as he doesn't strain anything… Argento-san should be able to take the soreness from his body"

"Let's get going then, we don't want to be late" Sirzechs spoke with a smile, Grayfia nodding as she set down a duffel bag onto the bed as she added

"Your clothes are in here." Masayuki smiled to his son before disappearing, leaving Ayato to give his thanks to Grayfia before managing to get out of bed and get changed.

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Ayato let out a low groan as he stretched for the race, Asia smiling brightly next to him after secretly healing most of the soreness out of his body. The sound of the blank gun shots echoed before the announcement was called over the PA.

[It is the three-legged race. People participating, please line up at the starting point. Now the three-legged race for the class match for the second year is about to start.]

Ayato and Asia checked the clothe that kept their legs tied together before the former looked over to Rias, smiling at remembering how she and the others had glomped him in hugs when seeing him.

"Ayato-san! You came for me!" He had remembered her saying as Asia hugged him, Ayato smiling as he replied

"Of course. I am Asia's Ayato after all, you know? I will definitely come to Asia's need."

"It's the next race!" Asia spoke excitedly, breaking Ayato from his thoughts as he smiled to her and moved to hold her right hip while she held his left one. The sound of the gunshot signalled the start as Yukio called

"Let's go! Asia!"

"Yes!"

Asia replied as they started to run in combination, hearing the cheering of their friends as they went.

"Ayato! Asia! Get first place!"

"You can do it!"

"Win, Ayato-san, Asia-san!"

"Don't give up!"

Rias, Akeno, Kiyome and Georgia cheered.

"Ayato-kun! Asia-san! You can aim for first place!"

"Ayato! Asia! Goooooo!"

"Do your best both of you!" Kiba, Xenovia and Irina cheered as well.

"Do your best Asia-san!"

"Win this, Ayato-kun!" Kotume and Kotake added loudly.

"Ayato-senpai! Asia-senpai! Please do your best!" Gasper and Koneko shouted together.

"I won't let you off the hook if you lose!" Azazel added with a smirk.

"Go on and win, Sochi, Asia-chan" Hitomi called with a bright smile.

"Asia, stay by my side forever. You aren't allowed to leave me again." Yukio spoke while running, getting a teary eyes look back from her even as they continued to focus on winning. The pair passed through the goal tape as the gunshot sounded, sharing a grin as the others cheered.

"Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

"Yeah! We did it Asia!"

"Yes! We did it, Ayato-san!"

Ayato and Asia cheered, taking each others' hand and holding it up to the crowds before Ayato's legs started to weaken, Asia quick to support his body as she asked concerned

"Ayato-san! Are you alright?"

"Ah, I think I got too excited." Ayato replied with a nervous laugh before Rias' voice drew their attention

"Ayato. Asia." Rias pointed to the gymnasium as she added with a smile

"Asia. No one is behind the gymnasium, so heal him with the Sacred Gear."

"Y-Yes!" Asia spoke, Ayato being helped by the blonde only for Rias to added as she let them pass

"-Asia, do your best." Asia turned red at hearing that, Ayato feeling his cheeks redden for some reason as Asia continued to lead him away. Healing him took only a few moments, Ayato taking a moment to stretch his legs again as he spoke

"Yeah. With this I should be fine with the remaining activities!"

"Ayato-san!" Asia asked, Ayato turning as he replied

"Hmm? What is it?" Ayato froze as Asia's lips covered his own, the blonde on her tip toes so she could close the gap, Ayato slowly responding before Asia pulled back and tilted her head adorably as she smiled and spoke

"Ayato-san, I love you. I will always stay beside you." Ayato grinned at hearing that, picking up Asia easily and spun her around as the both laughed happily before the voice came over the PA again

[It is the bread eating race. People participating, please gather at the tables.]

"I better get going" Ayato spoke as he set a red faced Asia back on her feet before hurrying out to where everyone was gathering, Saji giving him a smile and nod as he spoke softly

"Glad to see you're alright after…"

"Thanks for helping me, Gen." Ayato replied, Saji's smile growing as he nodded before his eyes widened at the hungry growl coming from Ayato's stomach

"Oh man! You've not eaten since you got out did you?" Saji groaned as he looked at a sheepishly grinning Ayato who nodded only for his friend to grumble

"That is so not fair…"

The pair sat down at the table next to each other, looking at the pile of bread rolls before them as the announcer covered the rules as the crowd grew to watch, including their friends.

"On your marks! Get set! Go!" A gunshot punctuated the announcer's call, Ayato and Saji both quick to stuff a bread roll into their mouths to start, the former taking giant ripping bites out of the bread roll. Hitomi bit her lip to stifle the giggle at seeing the surprised looks from Rias and Sona before commenting

"It's understandable that Sochi-kun is hungry, he has been unconscious since that"

"Yeah, its just surprising to see how fast he can eat" Rias replied as she nodded, noticing Sona's look of disbelief as they watched Ayato reach halfway through his pile while Saji had only eaten a third.

Ayato lounged back satisfied as he finished his amount of bread rolls, Saji having given up with only five rolls left.

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