The New Demon King

by kilomarski

This will be a cross over between High School DXD and Misfit of the Demon King Academy. The Story will follow the same path as DXD with alterations. At the moment I plan to only have Anos cross over but if I can find a way to transfer more characters over I will. In this Fanfic Anos will find himself in a new world with a fresh start and deciding on going back or to stay here.

31. Chapter 31

I have gotten comments that have brought to my attention that it doesn't seem like is the main character anymore, so I will work to rectify that because I didn't realize it so I will make to focus more on Anos. But as always thanks for ready and I enjoy all the positive and negative reviews.

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Chapter 31 The Leaders Summit Part 5: Counter Attack Red Vs. White

The battlefield around the auditorium was in full swing, and the alliance forces set up a perimeter within the ground and sky.

The plan was simple set up a defensive line around the auditorium until the evacuees departed then launch a full-on attack.

It was a simple yet effective plan the only thing they didn't account for was how the enemy was launching their attack.

They accounted for the enemy arriving outside their defensive line where a lot of troops were patrolling.

But the enemy teleported basically right on top of the alliance forces catching them off guard but it was the same for the enemy they didn't expect the alliance forces to be right next to them when they arrived.

So there were a few moments of confusion after seeing devils and Nilrem teleporting on top of their allies but when those few seconds of confusion disappeared, spells flew, along with spears and arrows.

Troops started sounding the alarm, "Enemy attack," yelled a devil, "All soldiers form up," "We caught them off guard men, kill them all we caught the alliance on their toes," yelled an enemy soldier.

The plan of the three factions alliance was to defend the school until all the evacuees made it out alive, it was easier to focus on defending the school than trying to completely push them back while also trying to defend.

From the Fallen and Angels heard the devil line go in an uproar, "We leave them down there to die, it was a waste of time having them," "You're not lying," both Angels chuckled but then they heard and saw Fallen and Angels falling from the sky, "enemy attack, ready your arms."

Both Angels look from the sky to sky around them, "Where the hell did they come from," "Look out behind you," the Angel pushed the other one out of the way dodging a spell aimed at his face.

"Thanks," the duo takes a better look around noticing a lot more people in the sky and a lot weren't on their side.

The troops in the sky were suffering numerous casualties, "hold the line we can't allow them to gain air superiority over the skies," yelled an Angel leader.

The air forces were tithing hard but they were getting slowly overwhelmed and fast but thankfully support had just arrived.

A stream of light cuts across the sky as devils were turned to ash o sliced and diced, it was Parisa with exceptional combat skills, "it's Parisa, thank Father," cheered the Fallen.

Thunder clouds started forming above a small portion of the auditorium, "troops in the rear create a new defensive line to give the troops in the front time retreat," ordered Baraqiel as his booming voice resonated throughout the battlefield.

They didn't question his orders and followed them to a tea, unfortunately, the Angels were a little slow, "I hate taking orders from a Fallen," "I can't believe what I'm hearing if we all don't put aside our differences none of us will make it out alive," the Angels immediately recognized this female voice, how could they not it was one their Seraphs, "Lady Gabriel we would just rather follow yours," "that kind of thinking will never help us advance as a people. There is nothing wrong with the orders brother gave and you should do well to follow them."

The Angels didn't want to necessarily follow following their brother's orders but when to their eldest sister's orders was a different story.

After appearing in his Area of Responsibility (AOR) Sirzech looks at his surroundings, particularly the front lines and how deep and staggered they were with the lines of his forces.

He then sees Souji fighting in the distance fighting off some devils and telepathically he calls for him, "Souji status report where is everyone else?"

Choosing instead to continue fighting instead of trying to find his king he responds to the telepathic message, "The rest of the peerage is around helping out our forces," "Is that because they penetrated deep into our lines how did they get so far in?"

"Actually my King quite the opposite they practically teleported right in between and right on top of our forces."

"So I'm guessing the rest of you went out to support," "Correct but I doubt this attack was planned judging the look of surprise on some of the enemy force's faces seems they were just as surprised to be where they are."

"I see very interesting," Sirzechs attention is then diverted to another portion of the battlefield seeing a spear of ice shoot from the ground to the sky, "Grayfia," from the crowd flew into the sky but before she went to Sirzechs she threw another spear through several devils.

She lands in front of Sirzechs with a bow, "Where is the rest of the peerage," "Scattered around the battlefield, apologies for overstepping but without our support, the enemy would have overrun our forwardmost line."

While the summit was happening Grayfia was in charge but Sirzechs orders were to defend the rear and wait until all the evacuees were evacuated before launching a full-on assault.

"It's fine given the circumstances I can see why you disobeyed my orders but the enemy is still teleporting troops. So at this point, we need to abandon the front lines and pull back and reinforce the lines." Grayfia nods and starts giving out orders to the commanders to deliver Sirzechs orders.

Meanwhile, Anos, Mittelt, Asia, Azazel, and Rin make their way to the roof of the auditorium, "hey there Mittelt how long do you plan on acting so distant," asked Azazel with a smirk.

"I was your master," Mittelt stiffened, she was purposely walking on the opposite side to avoid interacting with Azazel.

But he had zipped behind her fully understanding what she was attempting to do, "It's uhhh…a pleasure to see you again My Lord."

He then placed his her shoulder, "No need to be so formal it's me your talking to, plus I'm not your master anymore."

"I am sorry," but Azazel just waved her off, "No need to apologize for the whole betrayal thing, I'm just glad to see you are turning over a new leaf," while they conversed Anos explained how he was going to upgrade her sacred gear.

"Lord Anos is this truly the right thing we should be doing there are people who really need my help," asked Asia concerned about all the people in harm's way.

Anos nodded, "It is true that there are people who need your help now but what about the ones you can't get to," for that Asia really didn't have an answer, "I guess I wouldn't be able to help them unfortunately," she responded with a downcast expression.

Anos patted her head, "No need to look so sad that is why I am going to help you heal them all."

The four of them arrive at the roof and among them all Asia is shocked the most, "don't worry the troops above are protecting the sky and the ones on the ground are protecting the school so we are perfectly safe."

"Seems Baraqiel is doing one hell of a job," said Azazel with a whistle he then turned his attention toward slicing down Devils by the dozen, "and there goes Parisa killing like its breathing."

Asia looked from the ground to the sky and everywhere she kept seeing people fall or suffer life-threatening injuries.

Anos then knelt in front of Asia, "Let us get started, what I am about to teach you is called aura manipulation," Asia tilted her head in a questioning manner, "Expanding your aura will allow you to sense those who need your help and with your sacred gear it will help you know and heal everyone who needs your help."

Azazel perked up, "ohh you are going to teach her about aura manipulation, it's true learning something like that would allow her to extend her presence across the area but I don't think she has enough power to sustain her aura, and continuously heal everyone."

Asia started to plead with Azazel after hearing that, "No if I put my all into it I know I can," Azazel rubbed his chin, "Well it is not so much of a willpower issue but a magic issue. Look I am not trying to be negative I am just stating the obvious."

"I'll supply you with the magic Asia and all you have to do is apply it," said Anos, "here give me your hand," without question, she handed him her right hand, "I am going so what aura is so learn this sensation well," "understood," and then extended his aura slightly just enough to cause a faint red glow, Anos then projected his aura onto Asia and she twitched slightly at the unfamiliar sensation.

"Lord Azazel will something like this actually work," asked Mittelt, "in theory, it should but that all depends on Asia," Anos let go of Asia's hand, "think you can replicate that feeling now," asked Anos.

Asia nervously nodded her head, "I think so," Asia then closed her eyes trying to concentrate on the sensation that Anos showed her.

Anos stepped away to let Asia concentrate, "Do you think this is going to work," "Asia is what some might say is an underground prodigy when it comes to magic," "ohh really," said Azazel as he analyzed Asia's progress.

"If you needed to upgrade her sacred gear then you should have asked," said Rin, Anos looked at her with a raised eyebrow, "I didn't know you could do that," "I am a god I can do anything or have you forgotten but she would die afterward," "god," questioned Azazel, "oh yea a Dragon god that was in the report, but I am curious as to why is she dressed as a maid," "I didn't want to be followed by a child everywhere."

"You know what the more you speak the more answers come to mind but," Azazel and ANos turned their attention back to Ophis to get more answers, "you can upgrade sacred gears?"

"Yes, but the girl would die. Although I am sure Anos could do something that would prevent her death," Anos nodded in confirmation with a smirk while crossing his arms, "well you defiantly aren't wrong but I want Asia to complete this of her own strength."

"But she doesn't have the magic to do something like this," said Mittelt confused, "she doesn't have to she just has to focus on healing everyone and I will do the rest." As Anos says this Asia's ring starts to glow even more brightly.

{Authors Note: The following events are happening simultaneously}

Kiba, Irina, Xenovia

Arthur looked up at the unsurprised that the girl was now an angel, "like usual it seems he right," Irina smirked, "and who might that, He, be," Arthur just shakes his head pointing his sword aggressively at Irina.

"Apologies I miss spoke pay what I said no mind," Irina then flipped over Arthur in between him and her two friends.

"Don't worry once I'm done with you we can talk about, Him, in detail," Arthur narrows his eyes, "do you really think you can take me on alone," "Who said I was alone," Arthur parries a word strike and jumps back dodging a strike of Xenovia's Durandel.

Kiba tosses aside his cracked sword instantly creating a new one, from Arthur's new position he could now see Xenovia and Kiba still on the ground but seconds later they turn to mist.

Arthur now understood what happened, Irina put herself in between them blocking his view and drawing his attention away from those two.

It then allowed one of them probably Kiba to slip past his guard and surprise him but it didn't work.

"Interesting one of you can create clones from mist," Kiba snickers, "actually it seems I realized something more interesting." "I don't like that victorious look in your eyes. What are you going on about?"

"You're scared," Arthur narrows his eyes and whispered, "scared," as if it was a curse on his skills, "Yes you have purposely been avoiding Xenovia's sword," Arthur looks down at his sword, Kiba took this as a possible sign he was right, "You may have an Excalibur but with a simple swing of her sword it would probably shatter."

Arthur nods, "Well you are right and wrong, one, I am not scared but you are right. This may be the strongest of the Excalibur's but up against her's, mines would shatter."

Arthur then did something unexpected he put his sword back in its scabbard, Xenovia then pointed her sword cautiously at Arthur wondering why he sheathed his sword.

"Kiba what now," asked Irina, "yea I doubt something like that will work a second time," While he and Xenovia lay on the ground and thanks to Irina distracting Arthur he created the two mist clones and they gather their strength back and both of them swapped places.

Without looking away Irina noticed this and when they were clear she continued to keep his attention by flipping over him.

"The best plan we have is using your sword to try and break his sword," "Solid plan but how will we break it, he's faster than both of us," "Actually I have a plan for that," commented Kiba.

Both girls would have looked at him curiously but they couldn't take their eyes off Arthur, as they talked Arthur formulated his own plan.

As far as skill Kiba is the strongest by far, Xenovia is physically strongest of the two but, Irina I can't say how strong she is but she was able to defeat those devils so she must be decently strong.

With the speed granted to me by the Ruler, I am faster than Kiba and with that speed, Xenovia can never touch me with her sword.

So there is no need to worry about those two but the outlier is Irina, her combat abilities are unknown plus she is an angel so it is still unknown how strong she has gotten after becoming one.

So my biggest threat is Irina, only until I can clearly determine her abilities almost at the same time both sides finish their plans, Irina shoots to the sky launching light spears at Arthur, he draws his sword dodging and weaving while slicing her spears in half.

Even though he was under attack by Irina he was still cautious of Kiba and Xenovia closing in on him, "a pincer attack not bad."

Arthur then smirks, Kiba was the first to attack Arthur and the sword instantly shattered but another sword takes its place, again and again, Kiba's sword gets shattered but he keeps pressing the attack.

"He's focusing more on offense and has abandoned defense," a shadow forms above Arthur, and Kiba jumps back Xenovia comes crashing down.

Without giving him time to breathe Irina launches more light spears to keep him from going too far, "she keeping me from utilizing my superior speed and Xenovia's on clean up."

Arthur takes a step but then feels a sharp sting in his foot and then feels his leg grow numb, he then notices glints on the ground.

"They look like needles," and after a closer look he can see how he was diverted to this position on purpose, "this sensation, it feels like poison," behind Xenovia he sees Kiba with a sword in the ground.

"I see so they are using Irina to keep my attention diverted while Kiba will use his sword birth to slow my movements with poisonous swords hidden in the ground and Xenovia will come at me with her sword."

Xenovia smirks after swinging her sword at Arthur's face, "what are you smiling about," Xenovia pointed at the ground where there were small strains of hair, "you're getting slower, and next time I won't miss."

Arthur narrowed his eyes in frustration, "seems you are getting ahead of yourself," Arthur had already stepped on two more hidden swords so his moments were getting slower.

Allowing Xenovia to bridge the gap between them, Arthur continues to dodge while trying to evade light spears and tiny swords alike.

Seems I was too careless I allowed them to gain the upper edge while taking it easy, "seems I underestimated you and allowed you to think you had a chance."

Arthur flips back landing on one knee before standing straight up, he then rolls his shoulder whispering a chant as a magic circle forms in front of him.

"I should probably cast a concealing spell no need to let the entire battle know I have this blade."

A sword in a stone then rises from the magic circle, Arthur then sheaths his sword and grabs the hilt of the blade in the stone.

He pulls and the stone starts to crack, "another blade," said Irina looking looking down at the duo, Kiba didn't seem to know what the blade was but judging by the look of shock on Xenovia's she knew exactly what that blade was.

On the roof Azazel's eyes shoot wide as he senses this familiar aura, Anos doesn't give the same reaction but he can feel this spike in holy aura.

Azazel started to walk in that direction but Anos lifts his hand up, "Leave it for now," Azazel gave Anos a strange look but Anos said nothing further.

"What are y'all looking at," asked Mittelt wondering what they were doing, Sirzechs continued to monitor the situation but suddenly felt an ominous chill run up his back, he looked around cautiously but no one else could seem to have noticed.

Michael turned in the direction of this legendary sword, it was supposed to be the possession of the Pendragon Household so why was it here of all places?

"Xenovia do you know what that blade is," she scoffed not in annoyance at Kiba's question but it should have been obvious.

"Come on think about it. It should be obvious," Kiba raised an eyebrow but then something about this seemed familiar.

"Sword in stone what does that mean," thought Kiba, "wait Sword in the Stone isn't that how the legend of King Arthur started."

He then snapped his at Xenovia completely forgetting not to take his eyes off his enemy, "Yes this is the famous sword my ancestor wielded."

Arthur slowly drew the blade even further causing more cracks to form on the stone, he then yanked it out completely shattering the stone into rubble.

"Wait I thought Excalibur was shattered into numerous pieces," said Kiba looking both confused and surprised.

The sword in Arthur's hand has a grip long enough that appears as a two-handed sword with a round pommel at the end, a huge cross-like shaped guard, and a long blade with a gold-colored edge.

"A common misconception but my ancestor never wilder Excalibur but this one, Caliburn," Arthur grabbed the blade with both hands bending his knees.

He took a step and then vanished before they could react or comprehend what happen, Kiba was sent flying back and Irina was sent flying upwards due to a shockwave.

The cause of the shockwave was due to Arthur and Xenovia, Arthur appeared in front of Xenovia bringing the famed sword of King Arthur upon her head.

Luckily she raised Durandel above her head and as soon as both legendary holy blades collided a small shock wave of holy aura was created throwing both Irina and Kiba tumbling back.

Xenovia stumbled forward dazed and confused, Arthur was gone again, she looked frantically around, "where did he go," she then sensed him behind her.

She lifted her sword and again another clash but this time Xenovia was sent sliding back, "come give me something to work with," said Arthur with a bored look on his face but his eyes showed a desire to test and crush her.

Arthur walked toward Xenovia but she stood firm with her sword pointed at him, but from above Irina noticed something odd the Caliburn tip was missing.

"I could have sworn the sword had a bladed tip," she turned her attention toward Xenovia noticing something floating behind her.

Without another thought she flies as fast as she can toward Xenovia, knocking her to the side but she suffered a scratch on her arm.

"Irina what the heck," she then noticed blood on her arm but since she wasn't in pain it was obviously Irina's, "are you okay?"

"Yea the holy element in the sword doesn't really affect us angels since it doesn't burn but the cut really hurts, ya know."

Kiba appears behind Arthur swinging his sword to decapitate him but he just continues his approach toward both girls.

Kiba expected his sword to cut his head off not for it to shatter inches before it would have even touched his neck.

Floating near Arthur's neck he notices something metallic floating near his neck right where he would have slashed his neck.

Surprise forms on his face, "my interest in you has vanished, you are no longer a threat to me," says Arthur nonchalantly as he continues toward both girls but more so toward Xenovia.

Kiba then creates his Holy Devil sword and swings it again but like last time it shatters into pieces, "the heck is going on why won't my blade connect."

"Stand up Xenovia you're supposed to be a natural-born holy sword wielder like me but your skill is lack luster," said Arthur swinging Caliburn in front of him.

Xenovia stands to her feet, "Don't underestimate me," and starts to channel holy power throughout her body giving her body a golden glow.

Taking a deep breath she slashes at Arthur generating a wave of holy power but, Arthur blips to the right dodging the attack, "foolish," Arthur says pushing up his glasses.

The glow around Xenovia doesn't disappear and she dashes at Arthur at remarkable speed with both swordsmen trading blows.

Arthur smirks, "That's better but," he then parries her attack throwing her off her balance slightly and he capitalizes by slashing her shoulder.

Xenovia steps back clutching her shoulder, from behind Kiba attempts to attack Arthur again, "Seems you never learn."

Arthur doesn't bother looking at Kiba and decides to keep his attention on Xenovia, Kiba slashes again but slows his slash and his sword doesn't break and just bounces from Arthur's hip.

Kiba repeatedly does this and on the tenth time Arthur noticed something weird, "something feels weird, why does the magic inside the sword drop in intervals," he thinks.

On the eleventh strike, Caliburn moves a millimeter on its own to the right as if had been struck, "did he," Arthur finally looks at Kiba who was sweating profusely.

While holding a sword glowing with a powerful holy aura, "Where did that power come from? I'll just break his sword and end his advance," Arthur swings Caliburn, and Kiba smirks planting his foot on the ground to slow his advance. Kiba leans back and lightly graces Caliburn with his own, "It happened again the holy power in the blade fluctuated."

At the same time the holy power in Kiba's blade doubled again, Arthur swings again finally connecting blades with Kiba.

For the first time, Arthur's eyes widen finally showing embers of emotion, although he didn't put any force behind the blade a regular sword couldn't hold a candle to his Caliburn.

Kiba's legs were shaking as he supported his own sword on his shoulder to stand upright but there wasn't a single crack on his Holy Devil Sword.

Now that Arthur's blade finally connected with Kiba he understood what was happening, "his sword is absorbing the power in my sword," Kiba smirked victoriously, "seems I have finally started to bribe the gap."

Arthur immediately pulled his sword back after a few seconds of his and Kiba's blades touching, "what kind of sword is that," "Wouldn't you like to know."

Kiba swings his sword and Arthur blips out of the way, "That move again, it is like he's teleporting."

"Now who's getting scared," laughed Irina throwing light spears, "yes I can see the frustration on his face," Kiba jumps in the fight with Xenovia who is already crossing swords with Arthur but like what he did with Xenovia he avoids his attacks so he can't absorb the power in Caliburn.

So to counter this Kiba ever so often in-between attacks when Irina causes Arthur to retreat Kiba, clangs his blade with Xenovia's sustaining the holy power in his blade.

Arthur out of the corner of his eyes sees something green glowing on the roof of the auditorium, "seems it's almost time better wrap this up."

Arthur swings his sword while jumping back but the swing was nowhere near Kiba and Xenovia moments later there was a scream as something slammed into the ground.

The duo looks to the right seeing Irina bleeding from her head unconscious on the ground, "wait how did that happen," said Xenovia confused.

"It was him, I don't fully understand it but I think he can project his blade within a certain range and teleport it. I think this is why he keeps blipping around," answered Kiba.

"That's insanely overpowered," remarked Xenovia, Arthur scoffed, "Look who's talking but I am about done here," Arthur swings Caliburn again.

Kiba and Xenovia jump out of the way unsure how to dodge an attack that could come from anywhere *Crash* a force then slams into Xenovia's back after she landed on her stomach making her cough up blood.

"You're next," and Arthur swings Caliburn for the final time, Kiba then jumped to his feet awaiting the attack, and then sensed magic forming to his right.

Raising his sword to defend himself Kiba is sent flying into a tree, Kiba lies embedded in the tree, he looked at his shattered sword before falling unconscious and thought, "Seems I have another hurdle to overcome."

Arthur takes one final glance at the trio before leaving, "Now who should I get first, he then disappears deciding to head toward Kuroka."

Koneko and Gasper

Koneko couldn't wrap her head around it away wait she looked at it, "you looked confused little sis," Kuroka then shook her finger at Koneko.

Koneko said one word, "Explain," "No need to be rude but that's just the difference in our strength."

Kuroka shrugged with an amused smirk, "You see your attack just wasn't strong enough to break past my Touki cloak," Koneko narrowed her eyes even more not believing a word she said, "Lies I hit you at point blank rage."

Kuroka just shook her head, "mastery over one's Touki can make them impervious to damage to a certain extent," Koneko didn't want to believe her but she couldn't come up with another reason why she got off without a scratch.

Koneko was now at a loss as to what to do if her physical attacks were useless then maybe Genjutsu.

Kuroka pressed her palms together attempting to place her sister in a Genjutsu, Kuroka's eyes went dull then a slight grin formed on her face, "gonna have to do better than that."

Koneko scoffed, "crap," she had one more idea but it wouldn't last long she doubted she would be able to win in the end.

She glanced at Gasper who stood behind one of her clones cowering in fear, new memories and information popped into her head, "Good one of my clones found a way out."

Koneko then creates another clone so it could relay the information to others and they looked at the original giving her a nod.

One picks Gasper up and dashes into the forest with the one who knows the way out following the most recent clone Koneko created, the Nilrem soldiers give chase not bothering to ask Kuroka for help since she just came for her sister.

"Two minutes that's all I have and I doubt I can beat her but hopefully one of the clones will get help I just need to hold out until then," Koneko thought.

Kuroka raised an eyebrow sensing a change in the atmosphere and then she smirked, "Oh seems you have more tricks up your sleeve."

Koneko's aura erupted like a volcano as she released her ears and tail shattering the ground underneath, Kuroka then rose her own purple aura to match Koneko's blue aura.

On the southern battlefield, Yasaka's fox ears twitched in the direction of the ORC as she sniffed the air, "is something wrong my Lady," asked Zeno standing to her right.

"One or maybe two powerful senjutsu users nearby," said Yasaka looking around trying to pinpoint the origins of these two powers.

She only noticed it because of how abruptly it popped up but thanks to all the different magical signatures the two signatures were getting drowned out.

It was like having an itch but not being able to find the exact spot that itches even though you know you are itchy, "Are you sure I didn't sense it," "Yes I am positive."

Back with Kuroka, she had nothing but delight and pride in her sister, Koneko locked eyes with Koneko and said three words, "Here I come."

The ground shattered and Koneko was gone, Kuroka vanished too and both reappeared a few feet off the ground.

They kick at each other with their legs colliding creating a shockwave, they slowly fall to the ground entering into a Taijutsu fight.

Koneko strikes Kuroka in the face but she follows up with a kick to Koneko's stomach but if it hurt she didn't let it show.

Slamming on the ground neither tries to dodge the other's attack and instead tries to inflict as much damage to the other.

In a flurry of punches, a dust storm starts to form as their blow creates dust storms, "she's holding back just to have some fun," thought Koneko, "but I can't give up."

Koneko for the first time dodged one of Kuroka's punches, she grabs her arm twisting her body then throwing her over her shoulder into the air.

Expecting Koneko to take the punch she easily gets pulled in, while Kuroka was momentarily in the air, Koneko packs as much Senjutsu in her tiny fist as she can.

She slams it into Kuroka sending her flying into trees, Koneko was about to follow behind her but stumbles forward feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over her.

"I'm almost at my limit. I have about forty seconds left," Koneko grits her teeth, trying to push her exhaustion down.

Kuroka explodes toward Koneko slamming her fist in her face and sending her right through the ORC and out the other side, Kuroka looks at her fist, "figured she would have dodged."

Kuroka lunges to where Koneko went but she appears right in front of her with her knee connecting with Kuroka's chin, she smirks clasping both her hands together and bringing them down upon Koneko's head.

Sending her hurdling toward the ground, Kuroka lands a few feet from Koneko, "Seems you're getting weaker sister," Koneko struggles to stand spitting out a broken tooth.

"That must have been a trump card but it seems to have run out," Koneko raises her fist as it starts to glow, "I'm not done," Kuroka smiled making her own fist glow and dispelling her Touki since this fight was over.

"Don't worry sis I just need you to sleep for a bit," Kuroka darts at Koneko and the two girls trade blows striking each other in the cheek.

Kuroka sighs she figured there would have been at least something more packed into that punch, "you did your best but goodnight," Koneko then stumbled back but she wasn't falling to Kuroka's confusion.

Kuroka then noticed something out of the ordinary Koneko's arm was glowing, "huh," was all she could utter before Koneko plants her foot forward and knocking Kuroka's arm out of the way with her opposite arm.

Koneko with all her might slams her fist into Kuroka's face slamming her to the ground and shattering the ground creating an enormous crater and shock wave.

Koneko stumbles back falling on her back falling unconscious, Arthur teleports in between first looking at the unconscious Koneko and then at Kuroka.

"Seems you lost," Kuroka scoffs, "I didn't lose the fight," Kuroka pulls herself out the ground, "that mark on your face would say otherwise."

Kuroka squeezes one side of her nose shooting snoot-infused blood out one nostril, "she just caught me off guard."

That's right Koneko used the reaming power she had and focused it all along every ounce of strength into one attack, "you know if you wanted you could take her now," Kuroka wanted to but, "True but I want her to come of her own volition plus that's also apart of the deal anyway."

"How noble of you," Arthur and Kuroka then go to the next location the auditorium where Ley Fay and Bikou were fighting Rias and Sona.

Rias and Sona

Akeno opens her eyes feeling very sore but as much as she thought she would be, water droplets land on her face and her vision clears she realizes it is actually tears.

In her field of view was Rias crying tears of joy, "You're okay, I'm so glad," "Sorry to make you worry but you could have healed me less I'm not averse to this sensation I'm feeling throughout my body."

Rias sighed while swatting her forehead, "Ouch," "seems my worry was for nothing," Akeno sat up taking a look at her surroundings, "You guys did a number to place and big brother Anos worked so hard with Ajuka to make it look good. So I'm guessing those two are in the crater?"

Rias cocked her head in confusion raising an eyebrow, "What did you say," Akeno gave her an equally confused look, "I'm talking about Bikou and Le Fay…I mean did you kill them?"

"No, you called my brother your big brother," Akeno finally understood Rias look and she giggled behind what remained of her sleeve.

"I mean he did say I was like a sister to him and plus what's the harm in having him as a big brother never had one before," there were so many things Rias wanted to say but now wasn't time.

She stood extending her hand to Akeno to help her to her feet, "We can discuss this later," Tsubaki was already awake talking to Sona, "Glad to see you okay Akeno we were worried there for a second," Akeno bowed graciously, "I apologize for making you worry President."

"It is fine no need to be so stiff," "Yes it is good to see you all right as well Akeno," "Thanks Tsubaki like wise."

A communication forms next to Rias ear, "Hello sorry Issei can we talk later I'm a bit busy," "Oh uhhh…just wanted to say the last of the evacuees are gone."

"Oh yes sorry thanks, Irina just informed me as well." Before Rias could say goodbye the lines cuts-out, "Was that Issei," "Yes he said the last of the Fallen have left, now to call my brother. Weird he hung up before I could say goodbye."

Rias wasn't able to contact Sirzech directly then calls one of the soldiers under him passing on the message that all the refugees have departed.

"Hey it sounds like they are up," "Shhhh Bikou you're supposed to be whispering," "But your louder than me but if your so curious why not take a look," "her no heck no what if they're still naked."

"We're not but I thought you were at least dead but it seems we failed," scolded Sona irritated they were still alive.

Bikou and Ley Fay make themselves known by jumping out of the hole, "hey guys ready for round two," says Le Fay striking a pose.

"For someone trying to kill us you don't come across as evil," said Rias trying to get a read on Ley Fay's demeanor.

Le Fay lets out an evil laugh that didn't sound very evil, "how are you alive," screamed Rias annoyed Le Fay was not taking this seriously.

"I hit you as clear as day," "I mean you did but all you destroyed was my broom which is kinda a bummer," pouted Le Fay, "after all that you're saying all I destroyed was a stupid broom." "It's not stupid," a lighting bolt shoots past Rias toward Le Fay and she jumps out of the way, "that's right keep running little flea."

Akeno strikes again and Le Fay continues to run and jump out the way.

For Bikou he kept twirling his staff slapping away the water attacks she was throwing at him, "Le Fay why are acting so useless," "I'm not a physical person so all this running is killing me, help me Bikou pleasssee," Bikou rolled his eyes he had his own problems dealing with Sona and Tsubaki.

Tsubaki was coming to Bikou with her Naginata and she was a lot better at using it than he thought.

"I've got my own problems here," "You should be more focused or you might just lose your life," Bikou chuckles leaning and flipping while dodging attacks, "don't worry your pretty little head I'm cruising right now."

Tsubaki narrows her eyes swinging at his head but he drops to a split jabbing her in the stomach sending her flying back, then he rolls back dodging Sona's following attack.

"Gotta be quicker than that," Bikou picks up a piece of broken furniture and throws it toward, "Heads up Le Fay," while dodging for her life Le Fay turns around and catches the long piece of furniture, "Thanks a bunch."

Le Fay jumps on top of it and starts to fly, "I'm back in action ladies look alive," now that she had something to fly on Le Fay found it much easier to fight back.

Le Fay conjures four magic circles with two of them being blue and the other being red, she then points at the duo, and out of the magic circle shoots lightning and a torrent of fire.

Both girls create magic circles to defend themselves, "Akeno how are you holding up," "Just peachy how about you," responds Akeno smirking but it was obvious both girls were struggling to keep the spells back.

Arthur and Kuroka teleport inside, "hey brother how was the fight," said Le Fay shooting off spells while at the same time dodging attacks from Akeno and Rias.

"You seem to be having fun but you should be taking this more seriously," commented Arthur watching Le Fay laughing, and smiling as if her life was not in danger.

"Hey there Kuroka I see your sister isn't here so I guess we can see who is stronger of you two," Kuroka rolls her eyes and waves her hand while the ground underneath his left foot turns to mud.

Throwing off his footing causing him to get hit by a water spell to the face, "dammit Kuroka," screams Bikou shaking his face.

Rias looks at the newcomers with caution, "Who are they and why did she interfere with him are they not here to help."

"Could you two wrap this up it's almost time," said Arthur growing impatient both of them were just goofing around and not taking this seriously.

"Both of you have thirty seconds to wrap this up," Arthur looks down at his watch to time them, "man we ran out of time this sucks."

Bikou sighs, "All right I guess I should wrap this up," Bikou twirls his staff smirking at Tsubaki and a burst of speed she was not ready for.

He starts to overwhelm her with his strength and skill with the staff and with skilled strikes knocks her unconscious by swiping her leg. and slamming the staff on her head.

Sona's face stays neutral but Bikou could sense her anger, she fires off a bombardment of magic spells.

Bikou takes a running stance and then darts toward her dodging and parrying her attacks with ease and in a manner of seconds he thrust his staff into her chest sending her flying back into the stage and knocking her unconscious.

And at the same time, Le Fay finishes off Akeno and Rias by overpowering them both with pure magic power alone completely outclassing them.

"Hey brother did you see me," asked Le Fay waving her hands to get his attention, "yes now let us go."

The four of them group together and teleport out of their room while the Rias and peers remained unconscious.

On the roof, Asia turned to look at Anos with a downcast expression, "I don't know if I can do this Lord Anos. I am just not strong enough," Anos walked to Asia and knelt down in front of her, "I don't believe that in the slightest, remember back at the mansion on the mountain you were the first to act to save Saji. That proves you do have strength."

Asai looked away and nervously rubbed her arm, "yea but," Anos then touches her shoulder, "if I didn't believe you could do this then I wouldn't have suggested it and you are the only one who can turn the tide of this battle in our favor saving hundreds of lives."

Asai took another look around she really wanted to help but could she do what Anos was asking she wanted to with her might but she didn't know if she could help everyone like she wanted.

It didn't take a genius to see Asia didn't believe she could help them, "how about this focus on helping your friends and the boy you like, and in the process if you happen to help someone else that's a bonus," Asia blushes, "I uhh don't…I mean," "I'm not that dense and I hope he won't be for too long."

Asia wiped the tears from her eyes and turned back around clasping her hands together as her sacred gear started to glow more brightly than before.

Anos took a step back as Azazel manifested a pen and paper, "Absolutely extraordinary her sacred gear is evolving, how in the world did you do it so abruptly, what spell, I have to know and you must teach it to me?"

Anos smirked with his hands in his pockets, "For someone who has lived more lifetimes than me it should be obvious yes," Azazel rubbed his chin, "Of course, sacred gears evolve to match the user's hope and desires, so her love for her friends is causing this exponential growth."

"Exactly the power of love is the core of Asia's strength and the desire to protect them all," a shock wave of power erupted from the ring, causing Asia to stumble backward but before she could fall over Anos appeared behind her with a hand to her back, "don't worry Asia you got this, do you remember the feeling I showed you," Anos had his hand on her back channeling magic into her unbeknownst to her.

Azazel had a pen and pad in his handwriting down notes, "interesting very interesting, I itching to see this," Azazel was just oozing with excitement to see how this was going to play out.

Asia had her hands clasped together and her green ring started to glow then that glow started to reach all over her body making her hair start to float.

"I can sense them Lord Anos, their pain along with their suffering," Asia's eyes were closed and they snapped open, "And now I can help you all."

Asia's aura pulsate around her and with every pulse growing stronger than the last, the pulse then halted for half a second before a pulse of green magic resonated throughout the battlefield.

On the battlefield, many of the alliance were dying and many more were suffering in pain and on the verge of death.

"Behind you look out," said a devil shoving a member of his squad out of the line of fire of a stray spell, unfortunately, he was not out of range and was caught up in the explosion.

"Captain he's been hit and it doesn't seem like he's gonna make it," said another member holding him in his arms trying to stop the bleeding of his squad member.

They were positioned on the front lines and were too far to get to a medical person to get him help and with reluctance the captain said, "Leave him."

The soldier on the ground wanted to argue but the captain wouldn't let him, "I am sorry truly but there isn't anything we can do for him but once this battle is over there will be time to mourn the dead."

On the ground the bleeding-out, the soldier was in so much pain he couldn't see his wound but it was obvious he had no hope of surviving.

His eyes slowly started closing as he felt his life slip away and as they were about to close he saw a green pulse pass over him he felt his strength return while his pain disappeared.

"Sir his wounds their healing," the soldier shot up in surprise touching his stomach where the hole was, from the ground, the soldier looked to his right noticing a soldier get run through with a spear, but as it came out his wound closed instantly.

All around the battlefield any soldier who was on the verge of death or just had a scratch on their cheek had their injuries healed in moments.

Shalba was beyond pissed that the dam girl the Fallen was supposed to kill and take her sacred gear but now her power basically turned the battle in their favor instantly.

It didn't take a genius to see that this battle was lost even though they outnumbered their soldiers more than ten to one but that doesn't matter if they can't kill the enemy.

"Sir I think we should order a retreat, the enemy's morale has skyrocketed after the weird magic has been going off from the roof," said one of Shalba's Lieutenants.

On the roof, Anos was feeding magic into Asia's body giving her enough magic to continuously heal their wounds, "nice she has perfect control over the magic I am sending into her body. I figured I would have had to do more to support but she has this completely under control," thought Anos.

"She's doing it," said Mittelt amazed at Asia's growth, "yea, and now that she has almost turned our troops immortal in one way or another. This battle has basically turned in our favor and so I bet those kids will pull their troops back."

Said Azazel looking to the sky and seeing how his brothers and sister have started pushing the Old Satan Faction and Nilrem troops back ever so slightly.

"You sure there are a lot more troops than ours but how you can tell we are pushing them back," responded Mittelt still not sure of their victory.

Azazel then shook his head in disapproval and just like he said and a horn sounded as a few explosion spells from the rear of the enemy lines were set off. "See told you, I know Shalba is pig-headed but even he can see how the morale has shifted from his side to ours," by the hundreds Devil and Nilrem alike started to teleport from the battlefield at a large rate.

"Shalba what the fuck are you doing I was about to engage that bitch Serafall," screamed Katerea through the communication circle at Shalba.

"Even you can't be so dense, our troops are starting to get slaughtered. Even the Nilrem leader has started pulling out his own troops," barked back Shalba, "what if I kill that little girl that is ruining our plans," Shalba scoffed, "you will have no support from me not even Creuserey. He has already departed and I am about to leave as well you are free to do as you wish but you won't have our help."

Shalba ended the connection and Katerea cursed under her breath, "Damn them both but I can't give up this chance to kill Serafall and the nun I'll get my revenge for what she has done."

Katerea hid her presence and awaited an opportune time to either kill Serafall or the nun as their troops started to depart the battlefield.

Kiba, Irina, and Xenovia awaken with their wounds completely healed, "for being slashed with the strongest holy sword I am surprised we survived," said Kiba rubbing the spot where he got slashed earlier.

"What's more surprising is our wounds have been healed," commented Irina just as amazed they were alive.

"I may be out of it because I swear I see four Konekos running at us," said Xenovia rubbing her eyes to make sure she isn't seeing things.

"Your eyes are fine," and with a closer inspection Kiba could see Gasper on the back of one of them, "and Gaspers with them they must have run into trouble since they should be at the ORC."

"Hey Koneko why are you here shouldn't you be at the ORC," asked Xenovia, the clone in front spoke for the group, "We aren't the original only clones she is fighting our sister and she needs help now."

They were all very exhausted so they doubted they could enter into another fight, "Koneko has a sister," asked Irina, "yea but if she's here we need to hurry. She needs help," said Kiba even though he doubted them arriving would make a difference, the trio then followed the Koneko's back to the ORC to offer whatever help they could.

"How strong is her sister," asked Xenovia as they ran, "she is a SS class-rated stray devil so that should give you some perspective," "Double-S," gasped Irina, and Kiba nodded in confirmation.

They go to where the fight took place and see Koneko unconscious lying in front of a crater, they scream in distress at her torn clothes thinking she was dead.

But when they reach her body she was in fact unharmed not a single wound, "this doesn't make since it is obvious there was a battle here so why is unharmed but her clothes torn," asked Irina. "

Yea weird it is like with us," "Did you guys not see the green pulses in the sky," said one of the Konekos.

They looked at her in confusion but, she just pointed to the sky and then toward the roof of the auditorium, "When we ran over to you some green pulses were coming from there I assume it was some type of healing magic probably Asia."

Xenovia touched Koneko's neck seeing that she was cold to the touch, "somethings off she's cold to the touch but she is breathing normally," "Kiba then touched her recognizing this sensation, "she has just exhausted all of her magic but with rest, she will be fine and then should wake up."

"Hey Rias you still alive," asked Sona shaking her slightly, "yea but to be honest I am surprised we are I thought they came to kill us."

"Don't know I'm just as confused as you are but our wounds have been healed so we can assume Anos succeeded with whatever he was doing with Asia," said Sona helping Rias to her feet.

Anos removed his hand from Asia's back and she looked completely exhausted but before she fell unconscious she gave Anos a victorious smile, "I'm glad I was able to help," "Yes Asia you did wonderful Asia" She fell back and Anos caught her.

"You did good Asia rest well," "Hey Anos I'll hold onto her," said Mittelt offering her help, "sure thanks," Mittelt took Asia and sat on the ground letting her rest her head on her lap as she rubbed her forehead.

Azazel looked around the sky in search of Vali, "now where is that battle-crazed kid," "You searching for Vali," asked Anos watching and searching the sky too, "yea I saw him flying around earlier but it seems he's gone."

"I'm sure he will show up soon enough," said Anos but Azazel gave him a glance, "yea sure."

After the Old Satan Faction Forces and Nilrem troops fully evacuated Yasaka and the reaming Yokai departed after gathering their dead since Yasaka had been away from Kyoto for too long but they would schedule a meeting to discuss further peace talks.

Now that the battle was over troops were gathering the dead and since there weren't any wounded it went by faster than it would have, so after a while troops started departing.

Katerea continued to watch them teleport the dead and their troops from the battleground in large droves, "seems the nun is unconscious but where is Serafall."

Anos and Azazel sat on the edge and watched the rebuilding and cleaning process, "shouldn't you be down there helping," said Anos watching his brother talking to Michael and Gabriel, "eh one little Fallen won't make it go by quicker," "I'm pretty sure there Leader could offer some help."

Azazel chuckled, "You're putting too much faith in my abilities I'm just one man but I am curious what do you think that power was earlier." S

aid Azazel dropping his carefree attitude, "Probably a holy sword but, what do you think it was," Azazel closed his eyes faking he was deep thought, "Maybe Caliburn the magic signature was weaker but I would never forget the power of that blade."

Anos dropped his smirk dawning a more serious expression, "If you want to ask me something then asked it I'm not a mind reader at the moment."

Anos didn't take his eyes off the rebuilding effort but he could feel Azazel's gaze, "okay did," but before he could ask his question the entire building shook furiously as Rias, Sona, Xenovia and Tsubaki flew out, "is the building about to collapse from the fighting," asked Mittelt, "I doubt it the building barley came under attack."

Suddenly two objects come flying out the first floor, "is that Issei and Saji," said Azazel watching the two boys skid across the ground before coming to a halt. Rias and Sona run to them but they tell them to stop and continue to watch the floor they just got punched through, "not bad but are your two ready for round two," said Vali in his balance breaker.

Flash to Issei and Saji Earlier

"Hey, Issei do you know this guy," said Saji taking a battle stance and summoning his sacred gear, Vali turned off his balance breaker.

"He's my rival," Saji raised an eyebrow, "rival," "yea, in short, my dragon and his were rivals when they were alive and now they continue their fight through their host."

"Hey you back there stay out of it this is between Issei and me," Saji would have said no but Issei spoke first, "Stand back Saji let me handle this."

Magic pulse from Vali as a barrier was erected, "what's this," asked Issei, "a barrier to make sure no one interferes."

"You're not going back in your balance breaker," Vali smirked cracking his fingers, "I want to enjoy this and don't want to end this fight in an instant."

Issei felt a sting at his pride but didn't give it any more thought and ran at Vali, "seems I expected too much," Vali leaned to the right giving Issei a backhand, "Are you an idiot," after being slapped Issei stumbles back.

"No," says Issei rubbing his cheek although it actually didn't hurt he was just doing it out of reflex, "I thought you were trained by Anos so I hoped you would be better but if you are an example of his abilities then maybe I had nothing to fear."

A chill ran down Issei's back, "I could never hope to beat him but you," Issei then raises his fist, "move a lot slower than him."

At nearly three times his original speed lunges catching Vali off guard slightly at a burst of speed, "when did he double his power I didn't hear a boost," thought Vali.

He raised his hand to parry but Issei stopped halfway swinging his opposite hand from below for an uppercut, "not a bad counter but," Vali then catches the punch with his opposite hand, "You know I figured you would do that," a devious smirk then forms on Issei's face.

Taking a closer look down Vali noticed Issei was standing on one leg, "huh," was all Vali could say before unholy pain reverberated throughout his body.

Using this opportunity he jumped in the air twisting and then delivering a kick to Vali's face sending him crashing into the wall.

"What the fuck Issei how the hell did you learn that," Issei chuckled cheekily, "I tried that move on Master but he always kicked my ass before I could do it."

Saji had a confused look on his face, "oh I mean Lord Anos," from behind Vali stood cracking his neck, "What a cheap shot but I hope that's not the best you have," Vali lunges at Issei and he raises his fist to defend himself but the fury of combos Vali threw was beyond anything he could counter.

"Issei how long do you plan on embarrassing me in front of my rival," roared Ddraig from inside Issei's mind, "cut me some slack I barely know how to fight, and plus most of these punches barely hurt."

"I don't care your acting like a punching bag," Vali knocked down Issei's guard delivering consecutive punches to the face, "come on show me something interesting."

Issei's eyes turned to slits and threw a punch into Vali's chest sending him skidding back, "nice," Vali took a step then dropped to a knee clutching his chest, "Vali he has an abnormal amount of strength."

"Yea, I noticed and did you see his eye change momentarily," "Yes, they looked reptilian which doesn't make sense because I thought he was half human half devil."

Vali's chest really hurt but he sucked it in and stood, "Also has he boosted his power once how is he getting stronger," "I haven't heard a boost but it doesn't hurt to start using my power."

Vali summed his divine dividing wings, "Divide," roared Albion, Issei suddenly felt his strength leave his body dropping to a knee.

"Um…Ddraig what happened," "I can boost my power but my rival does the polar opposite dividing his opponent's power in half and taking for his own. I suggest using the boosted gear now."

Issei nods mentally summoning his sacred gear, "Boost," Issei's strength returned to his body but he was faced with a new problem if he touched Vali his power would be taken again.

Vali launched Issei again to continue their bout, but this time Issei was more focused on evading his attack and thanks to his senses as a dragon it was making it easier.

"Did you forget I already hit you earlier," "Divide," Issei felt his strength vanish again as Vali slugged him in the face.

"You got some nice strength," Vali was about to kick Issei but a rope wraps around his arm, "I thought I said stay out of it," Saji just shrugged, "I mean I was but then you started kicking his ass so I thought hey why not help my perverted friend out," "you didn't have to add that last part in," said Issei rubbing his check spitting out his tooth.

But then he noticed something weird his tooth was back, "Hey Ddraig do I have hyper regeneration or something," "Unfortunately not but I understand your confusion but you need to stay focused," "Oh yea sorry."

"No need to apologize you are actually getting better," Issei smiled warmly, "thanks," Vali then felt the strength slowly leave his body.

"So this is the power of Vritra," but the amount of magic that was being stolen would not change the outcome of this battle.

Vali then yanked the rope and Saji came flying at him but he was caught by Issei and if he didn't Vali would have punched him directly in the face.

"Thanks much appreciated," "Boost x3," "Hey Saji I got a plan," Vali didn't feel he needed to stop them since this might actually be more of a challenge since he was holding back considerably.

Vali raised an eyebrow as Issei wrapped part of the rope around his hand, "now I can't tug the boy toward me, a simple yet effective counter."

"I don't believe it was wise to let them wait now he boosted his power six times," said Albion, "doesn't matter his power is not on my level still."

Vali lunged at Issei and he lunged back and both punched each other in the face, "divide," roared Albion, "boost," said Ddraig roaring back at him, but something was off it didn't appear as though Issei got weaker.

"Vali you should know that another aspect of the gear is to also transfer power to another," "So the power being taken from me is going to Issei but I could divide every ounce of his power if I wanted."

Issei's punches were getting stronger and stronger, "still holding back I see," said Ddraig, "I mean I don't know how strong I am, to be honest, plus I am not really hurt I don't wanna be reckless, and show my hand."

Ddraig nodded although Issei wouldn't have known that, "Here how about I help you out," "Sure any help is helpful," Issei continued to fight Vali but if the fight carried on the way it was he might lose.

"Try to harden your skin," "Can I do that," "Just imagine the hardest substance you know and imagine it surrounding your body," instead of questioning what Ddraig said Issei thought while getting slapped around by Vali.

Vali kicked Issei in his ribs but it felt different from earlier like he was kicking a hard material, "what the," he thought he then sent a magic-infused punch to Issei's face but he barely even moved his face.

"Albion what's going on," "I have an idea," Vali threw a punch but unlike last time Issei dodged leaning to the right and throwing a punch at Vali's jaw that he didn't see coming.

"I believe part of his body has been turned into a dragon," said Albion "It is his skin isn't it that explains why my pushes aren't doing that much damage."

Issei's combat abilities started to take a one-eighty, he started getting faster, and his strength skyrocketed.

Vali jumped back dodging a punch and Issei shattered the ground when his fist collided with the ground.

"What the hell Ddraig was I always this strong," "Not at first but after this long of dragon blood flowing through your body you are nothing like you were before."

"yea I keep forgetting about that," "Okay now lean to the left, block with your left now take the hit," for every movement that Ddraig said Issei followed perfectly.

And thanks to Issei's heightened senses and perception he may not have been able to follow Vali's movements perfectly with his eyes but his senses were helping him out.

"Albion have you figured out the source of his strength yet," "Something has defiantly been turned to a dragon but just turning his skin would be a waste," commented Albion.

Vali wasn't in any trouble but he couldn't help but be curious at this point as to why he was so strong, anytime Vali blocked a punch it would seem his strength grew further.

Inside the Divine Dividing, Albion was curious too, his rival was weaker than his partner but he was curious as to what Ddraig did to the boy making him slightly stronger.

He kept ruling out different possibilities until he came down to two the heart or the brain, "Ddraig you are one crazy Dragon."

On the outside Vali kept dividing his power but it seemed his strength wasn't disappearing, "tell me Issei how are you so strong," Issei stopped with a confused look on his face and thought back to a conversation he had with Anos.

"Lord Anos isn't it a bad thing to explain your abilities to people, won't that make it easier for them to counter you," said Issei lying on his back after being kicked aside.

"True it is a bad idea to reveal your abilities to opponents but if they have no chance of beating you then you can afford to be reckless but for someone weak like you, should keep your cards close to your chest."

Coming back to reality Issei answered Vali with a condescending smirk, "what not smart enough to figure it out," "this has gone on long enough."

Vali started dividing more of Issei's power is larger quantities than before, "what the" Issei stumbled forward and infused magic into his fist punching Issei dead center of the chest.

But since they were basically tied together he didn't go flying back, "Issei you good," asked Saji the most he could do is continue transferring power from Vali and Issei.

Issei dropped to a knee coughing, "Hey Ddraig do I have enough magic yet," "yea," responded Ddraig.

Issei laid on his knees motionless silently gathering magic, "hey Issei get up," screamed Saji, "I will admit Issei your physical strength is much to be desired but the gap between our strength is laughable."

Vali then sighed in disappointment, "I expected more, maybe I should kill you and hope the next host is more talented than you."

A communication circle then formed next to Vali's ear and he answered the connection, "Hello," "it's Arthur I have everyone and we are waiting on you," "yea I am about done here," while Vali was distracted a smirk formed on Issei's face as a red orb formed in front of his gauntlet.

A chill ran down Vali's mind and he slowly turned his gaze toward Issei seeing a red glow but all he could do in response is summon his balance breaker.

Issei roared Dragon Shot and it engulfed Vali's body in a blast of Draconic power, "hell yea that's what I am talking about Issei," said Saji pumping a fist in the air but when the aftermath of the attack was over Saji's cheerful expression turned to despair.

Vali was now surrounded in his white armor chuckling, "You know what congratulations you made me put on my balance breaker but only because it's faster to put this on than to create a barrier."

Vali to Saji's surprise ripped the rope attached to his arm off, "How about we get some space," with the rope still in his hand he yanked it then Issei and Saji came flying and caught them by the neck in both his hands.

He then tossed them at the wall shattering the barrier and then through the wall.

End Flash Back

"Found Vali guess he was sneakily fighting Issei and Saji below," said Anos watching Issei and Saji struggling back to their feet.

"Yea sneaky brat took this opportunity to fight his rival," commented Azazel with a smirk but a frown formed on his face seconds later, "hey Vali what the heck do you think you are doing?"

Vali looked up, "What does it look like I am enacting our destined battle," "Oh but I swear I gave you an order to support our troops," Azazel couldn't see his face but he could feel his eyes narrowing.

"You know I did have another question since I have your attention, how did the enemy get inside the barrier," a smirk then formed on Azazel's face, "Was it you?"

"Things did look more interesting over here," while they conversed Rias and Sona took this opportunity to approach Issei along with the Leaders of The Three Factions.

"By over here do you mean the Chaos brigade," Azazel then took a quick glance at Rin standing silent and motionless behind Anos.

"I've heard this group is composed of many powerful individuals you would need someone strong to support," Azazel then crossed his arms in thought, "someone like Orphis am I right?"

"Actually you're wrong and correct do I follow Ophis maybe but I never said I was a part of them I just want to fight someone strong," Anos just sat there silently listening Azazel already knew the answers to his questions so what was he really asking Vali he wondered.

"You know that makes sense following the Old Satan Faction just didn't seem like your style but since you both had your titles stolen I couldn't help but wonder."

Anos for the first time in a while widen his eyes in slight surprise, "Orphis what is Azazel talking about," asked Anos sending her a mental message, "oh yes he is a descendant of the Original Lucifer," "well that explains his strength," surprise and questioning look form on all the onlookers faces at Azazel's declaration.

In response, Vali flies high in the sky revealing ten jet-black bat wings, "I am Vali Lucifer descendant of the dead devil king Lucifer."

Anos then thought to himself, "I figured he was a reincarnation like Issei but he's actually something better. He's got the blood of one of the Original Devil Kings and the power of one of the heavenly Dragons," Anos then verbally chuckled.

Hearing this Azazel began to chuckle as well, "You know if someone told me something like this would happen a few hundred years ago I would be thinking it's the funniest joke in the world right Anos."

"Well I'm defiantly surprised I thought this whole time you were like Issei a reincarnated devil but," he gave a glance to Issei, "no offense Issei you two are nothing alike."

Vali shakes his head in disapproval, "I wouldn't call this a joke more so a miracle," "You know Anos he might be the best White Dragon there ever was," "Well you may be correct," said Anos nodding.

Vali then turned his attention to Issei, "You know I was actually a little excited to fight you but after what I saw earlier it was nothing that impressive, although we are rivals our strength is as far apart as from the sky to the earth."

"So what's your fucking point," "I could turn you into an avenger and give you a reason to get stronger how about this let's start by killing your parents and see how strong you get."

Anos silently watched Issei he didn't want to put Issei through this but he needed to get stronger he was glad because Issei's power exploded in a crimson burst, "nice his balance breaker let's see if he can hold it for more than a minute but he still isn't strong enough."

Anos watches how Issei summons Ascalon flying right toward Vali with the intent of killing him, Anos also notices his brother pool back Rias as she foolishly tries to help Issei.

"Thanks, brother she would have probably jumped in there getting herself hurt in the process but still this isn't enough, come on Issei I know you can do better I have seen it."

Anos continues to watch as Vali sends Issei crashing into the ground, Issei struggles back to his feet summoning another boost, Vali then says something that wasn't a part of the deal, "Maybe I should kill your friends," he then shoots a burst of magic at Rias but luckily Issei blocks it with his body.

Vali felt a chill run down his back, "watch it," was all her heard in his mind and from inside his helmet he looked at Anos who was staring back with a narrowed expression.

Vali changes tactics spotting Asia unconscious on the roof he dives bombs toward her, and although he didn't know if Anos was listening he mentally said, "This is just a mock charge I will let him catch me."

"What about this one Issei," Issei looked to the roof at the unconscious Asia and zoomed at Vali catching him in the air.

"Anos what did you say to Vali," asked Ophis mentally, "I just told him to watch it that's all," "Understood I was curious as to why he stopped attacking Rias."

Anos's neutral expression then changed to astonishment as Issei started thinking outside the box to counter Vali's abilities, "he's overloading his wings," then he watches how he shattered Val's balance breaker, "There you go Issei push past your limits."

But Anos knew this battle was far from over but he could also see Issei was nearing his limit but and then he verbally gasped, "Wait for a second you idiot, you can't take in two conflicting existence," shouted Mittelt.

Anos started chuckling to himself, "That idiot actually combined their powers like Kiba how the hell did he do that," screamed Mittelt in surprise.

"The same way Kiba did with the holy devil sword. Sacred Gears evolve to match their wielder's desires and just like with Kiba Issei did that same but unlike with Kiba I bet doing something like this will have everlasting consequences," answered Azazel.

Vali then flew up into the sky activating one of the most dangerous abilities Half Dimension's, erasing the entire ORC building, "what is he about erase Issei," said Mittelt.

Azazel rubbed his chin in thought, "seems this coming down to a battle of wills," his eyes then widened in surprise as a mischievous smirk formed on his face and Anos didn't like it.

Azazel then winked at Anos and he narrowed his eyes in response, "what are you planning," "just watch," Azazel then screamed at Issei grabbing everyones attention, "hey Issei I heard you are a little slow so let me put this perspective for you," "huh who you calling slow," yelled back Issei.

"His ability halves things correct are you tracking," "Yes I got that much I'm not that slow," Azazel turned around and started chuckling but turned back with a slightly more serious expression but it was obvious he was trying not to laugh.

"Meaning Rias Gremory's bust line will also be cut in half," Anos pinched his nose, "why did you point that out," he said under a whisper.

Anos's eyes then shot open as Issei's power exploded further than he ever saw the boy do before as he shouted, "DON'T FUCK WITH ME," Azazel erected a barrier protecting Anos, Mittelt, Asia, and Rin although two of them didn't need protecting.

"Don't look at me like that I just did the same thing you did for dear little Asia over there. I gave him a reason to fight," said Azazel not even hiding his laughter.

"Well I can't really argue with positive results can I," said Anos trying to stay positive seeing that Issei attained a new level of power.

Anos was now more intrigued by Issei's exceptional growth, "the ten-second timer is gone he is stacking boost after boost by the second. Good work Issei now what will you do with this new power."

Issei and Vali continue their fight but he decides to ignore the words Issei was spouting about how he didn't want Vali to divide everyone's boobs, "good that was a good fight but can handle the Juggernaut," Anos narrows his eyes and contacts Bikou, "well we can't have that," he says mentally and contacts, Bikou, "hey wassup bro," "Vali is about to go too far you can come to get him now."

Seconds later Bikou jumps through the barrier stopping Vali from going overboard, and while at the same time, the church trio along with Koneko on Kiba's back and Gasper walking next to him.

Whether they came over here because the ORC was erased or because of massive power spikes happening over at the auditorium.

Anos looked at them approach more specifically the unconscious Koneko's shoulder on Kiba's back, "I'll be right back," said Anos hopping off the edge.

Rin didn't move and just watched him slowly descend upon the group, "you aren't going to follow Rin," asked Mittelt, "I can see him from here," responded Rin.

They stopped their approach as Anos landed in front of them, "hey Lord Anos, I guess you are here for Koneko," said Kiba, "well you aren't wrong," Anos eyes flickered for about five seconds, "she used up her magic must have been a hard fight."

Commented Xenovia as Kiba laid her on the ground. "Yes, I see," Anos outstretched his hand as a red magic circle formed, Koneko twitched slightly, and after a few seconds, she shot up in an attempt to punch Anos in the face.

"nice punch," Koneko blinked in confusion for a second, "huh I thought she abducted me," said Koneko finally realizing Kuroka didn't kidnap her.

Koneko let out a sigh but then she started to look around as if searching for something, Anos then pointed behind her, "Gasper's fine, he's right behind you, by the way, hello Gasper it's been a while," Koneko turned around letting out a sigh of relief, "umm, hello Lord Anos," said Gasper hiding behind Kiba.

A scream then erupts from the roof where he left Rin and Mittelt with Asia, Azazel was currently on the ground talking to Sirzechs and Michael.

Although their attention was also diverted to the roof after hearing the scream, "Let go of me you dam pest," shouted Katerea angrily.

She had been watching everything quietly and thanks to the fight between Vali and Issei she was able to get really close but since Serafall was standing right next to Michael and Sirzechs getting past those two would be hard.

So she diverted her attention to possibly killing Asia and when Anos and Azazel left the roof all she had to get past was a stupid maid and with the power she gained from Ophis that would be a simple matter.

"This is the end for you little bitch for foiling our plan, if it wasn't for you I could have killed Serafall," so she snuck up behind the building, and once she was sure no one else was close by she launched her attack, using the tip of her staff as a spear she trusted at Asia's face.

Mittelt barely had enough time to recognize the threat and all she could do was close her eyes, but the attack never came only an ear-jerking scream.

She opened her eyes to see her gasping for air with her staff broken in two at Rin's feet while she chocked with an emotionless face, "How can a simple maid stop me," "I'll be taking this back," said Rin staring Katerea in the eye, "what the hell are you talking about?"

Then the unbelievable happened the power she gained from Ophis was gone, "how did you," "I see no need to keep you alive," but before she could snap her neck Sirzechs spoke.

"Wait we could use her for intel on the Chaos Brigade," her grip didn't lessen but she did turn to look at him, "did you kill her yet," said Anos in her head.

"I am about to," "Just knock her unconscious and give her to them."

"Fine she is yours," she then punched her in the face shattering her jaw as she hung limply with her mouth at a weird angle.

She then tossed her at Sirzechs and he caught her then turned to Grayfia behind him, "Could you fix her jaw," "Of course my king," the rest of his peerage had left with the rest of the army.

"Uhh thanks Rin," "Not a problem if the girl died you would have been devastated correct," Mittelt nodded, "yea I would have been."

Back on the ground, Anos ended the connection with Rin as they walked toward Rias who was holding an exhausted Issei on the ground.

"Good job Issei, I must say you even had me surprised by the level of power you released," said Anos giving Issei a wink, Issei stood up shakily and bowed to Anos, "I want to have the power to protect my friends," Anos raised an eyebrow, "I saw today I wasn't strong enough to beat Vali and it was obvious he was toying with me but next time I want things to be different."

Anos nodded in understanding, "So please train me to be the best," a smirk then formed on his face, "look at me Issei."

Issei looked up to Anos seeing admiration, "I Anos Gremory promise to make you the strongest Red Dragon Emperor this world will ever know."

Issei then jumped into the sky pumping his fist, "But first," Anos then touched Issei's shoulder and Issei felt his soul leave his body, "let's talk about all those things you spoke about before the fight ended at a later date."

Rias then flicked Anos's arm, "Lay off, I saw the look of happiness when you saw him putting his all into the fight," "Did I not praise just praise him for his efforts," responded Anos sighing.

"Wait Lord Anos I want you to train me as well," said Kiba raising his hand but, before he could respond Irina and Xenovia also announced they wanted him to make them strong too.

Koneko tugged Anos sleeve and she pointed at herself as well, "Make me the strongest Yokai," "Would you mind training me as well plus Rias but I doubt she would actually ask you for help," said Akeno Rias started blushing, "of course I was. Oh yea and why did you call Akeno your sister am I not enough for you."

Anos just rubbed the back of his head, "Why are you getting jealous, she basically is like a sister to us, right," "yea I know but," Anos just ruffled Rias hair, "Hey stop that."

Everyone around started chuckling as Rias started to reprimand Anos but it seemed didn't care and if he was he wasn't letting it show since he just kept chuckling.

The leaders of The Three Factions looked down at the group and just smiled, "you know he says he doesn't want to get involved but that's not going to happen," said Michael smiling warmly.

"That's just the type of person he is when someone asks for help he can't but help them," chuckled Serafall, "even if he doesn't wait eventually the world will know who is even if he doesn't want it to," laughed Azazel, for Grayfia she just nodded with a satisfied smirk on her face.

Sona watched Anos feeling in-different, she wanted to ask him to train her peerage as well but her nervousness toward him kept growing.

"President if you want to ask for his assistance then you should," said Tsubaki, ever since it was announced Anos would be marrying Ravel she has been avoiding Anos becoming much more silent around him.

Sona turned around letting out a sigh, "It's fine I doubt he could train all of us," Saji watched and scoffed, "Hey Lord Anos," Sona froze eyes widening slightly.

Anos looked toward Saji with a raised eyebrow along with everyone else around him, "President wants you to make the rest of us stronger too," Anos tilted his head, "yea you guys can't keep him all to yourselves, we want to get stronger too," yelled Momo, "me too I want you to help me with my swordsmanship," said Tomoe.

Anos smirked and turned his attention to Sona and she flinched under his gaze as if she could feel it, "Well if Sona allows it I don't mind," "If that's what everyone wants then that's fine."

The Leaders were about to take their separate ways but Issei called out to Michael before he could leave with Irina asking if he could allow Asia and Xenovia to pray again and without much convincing since he didn't think it would be that bad to allow.

Epilogue 1: Hidden Intentions

After arriving in heaven Michael started giving Irina a tour through the different layers of heaven.

She was happy with her decision but she just couldn't help but ask, "Lord Michael why me," said stopping in the golden streets, before he could respond she spoke again, "Was it Issei did he also ask you to do this as a gift for me."

Michael rubbed his chin in thought, "Well to be honest and not to hurt your feelings you wouldn't have been my first choice but I did it as a favor," he said trying not to hurt her feelings.

"Oh I see but if it wasn't Issei who did you do the favor for," a little dejected that it wasn't Anos but she was still curious as to who.

"Was it Xenovia," Michael shook his head again, Anos never said it was a secret that he wanted Irina to be the first human turned into an Angel, "it was actually Anos."

"Huh Lord Anos but why," Irina tilted her head in confusion but why would he want to do that for her, "Anos said he noticed how depressed you were after getting kicked out of the church and after losing your arm so he asked me to do that for him and since I had no problems not doing it I accepted it."

Irina didn't know what to say, "he noticed me," Irina didn't have many conversations with Anos but this was the second time he had done something for her.

First was when she felt guilty and horrible about leaving the church and choosing to run away with Xenovia, she also felt useless for losing her arm and was relieved of duty from the church.

But Xenovia said Anos thought she deserved to know the truth and not knowing was actually hurting her more than not knowing.

And again he did something for her without her even asking or knowing about it beforehand, "why did he do this," Michael shrugged, "besides what I have told you I myself do not know." Something inside Irina sparked and she didn't know how to fully explain these new feelings but she couldn't ignore the ones she had for Issei.

Epilogue 2: Missed Feelings

Inside the school council's office, Sona sat in silence with doing paperwork while Tsubaki helped her on the side, "I will reprimand Saji later," she said putting papers in a folder.

"Don't bother he didn't actually do anything wrong," Sona said pushing up her glasses and signing a document, "I guess you can't avoid him forever," Sona stopped writing glancing at Tsubaki before starting again.

"Apologies I didn't mean to," "It's fine you aren't wrong I can't keep avoiding him forever," a knock then comes to the door, and both girls trade looks curious as to who could be here at this hour.

"Come in," says Sona, the door opens to reveal Serafall with a nervous look on her face, "hey there Sotan," Sona was about to sigh in annoyance but she noticed that Serafall was still in her business suit.

"Hello, why are you here I thought you left a while ago," Serafall sat down in a chair, "I did but I wanted to talk to my little Sotan is that so bad." Sona raised an eyebrow, "Well no but that depends on what you wanted to talk about," "I am going to speak with Anos," Sona dropped her pen but, Serafall lifted her hand.

"You aren't the most outspoken person in the world and you are even worse about expressing your feelings," Sona looked away, "I mean you aren't wrong," "Trust me I get it our parents and Gremory families both have pretty monogamous, so I can understand why you want something like that with Anos."

Tsubaki glanced at Sona finally understanding that as the root of the problem, "As devils it is normal for us to indulge in our desires and yours is to have Anos selfishly for yourself which isn't wrong."

Sona just sat in silence listening to her sister's words, "Your fantasy has been ruined I get that but even so, are you just going to abandon your feelings for him," "I don't want to but," "but nothing, for once Sona just say what's on you're mind," finished Serial giving her sister a serious expression.

Sona slowly started to tear up as her pencil snapped, "I just wanted him to acknowledge me like the others."

Sona then looked directly at Serafall, "I don't hate the way he treats Ravel or Koneko or any other girl but I just want that too."

Tsubaki then placed her hand on her Kings shoulder happy that she was finally being honest, "I've known him the longest but I feel the furthest apart from him," Serafall smiled warmly, "Don't worry if it's the last thing I do I'll make him confess to you even if I have to beat it out of him."

Epilogue 3: Caught in the Act

After leaving Issei's house he left Mittelt with Asia since she still wanted to watch over her, he walked out the door with Ophis to go meet up with Vali's group.

Before he teleported away he saw someone sitting on the street eating an apple, "what might I do for you Governor General," said Anos sitting next to Azazel.

"Former Governor actually just talked to your brother and I made Shemhazai do it in exchange I would help train them as well figured we could team up."

Anos smirked, "You dropped one job just to pick up another but I doubt you came all the way here just to tell me that," Azazel took another bit of his apple nodding in confirmation.

"Your right so did all of that go according to plan, I have really good hearing and even better observation skills," Anos rubbed his chin acting ignorant, "what do you mean please elaborate."

Azazel then proposed an idea to Anos, told him how he wondered why he stopped him from going to investigate that holy power, how Koneko mentioned Kuroka SS-Class Stray and he didn't seem surprised at all.

And how Vali fought against Issei he even expressed how Vali jumped slightly looking at Anos.

"So this is what I think and if I'm wrong feel free to correct me," Anos said nothing and Azazel continued, "What if you contacted Vali and his group through Ophis and convinced them to betray the Chaos Brigade and follow you by revealing who you were.

So you instructed them to go up against those kids to inspire them to get stronger to defeat them."

Azazel finally looked at Anos with a smirk, "You're wrong I didn't actually reveal who I was to them at most they believe I am a Super Devil. So what will you do with this information."

"Nothing but I would like to see Vali," Anos smirked then stood extending his hand to Azazel, "I was actually going to see them now. You know I can understand why Mittelt said we are kind of alike," "Really she said it I can actually see it as well," at that, both teleported away with Ophis.

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