"Issei no! Don't do it! Overboosting your Juggernaut Drive will cause irreversible damage to both you and the Boosted Gear!"
"There's no other options, Rias! If I don't do it! Zeus will destroy the entirety of the Greek Pantheon! He's literally becoming a bomb!"
"Issei please! I don't want to lose you! We! We don't want to lose you!"
"I'm sorry, Buchou… No, Rias. But, giving you all a chance to live, is a much better path that I will take. Just… Just promise me one thing"
I gave her one last smile…. A genuine and happy smile.
"Please don't forget me"
I only saw a single tear drop ride down her face before facing the now bloated God.
"Well Ddraig… This is it"
"Yes… I must admit Partner. While our adventures were embarrassing with our title. I am glad that you became my Partner"
I let out a soft chuckle.
"Same here, bud. Now… Let's give him our all, yeah?"
"Let's blow this God to Thy Kingdom Come!"
"That's the spirit! JUGGERNAUT DRIVE! OVERBOOST!"
Deep within a lush forest. An unconscious young man laid under an Oak Tree, sleeping peacefully and yet… A single tear rode down his cheek as his eyes snapped open.
"That dream again…"
He said as he sat up and sat crosslegged on the soft grass beneath him.
"Boost!"
A sudden shout from within him caused a small shockwave around him. His form suddenly bulking up a little and is covered by a red aura and his chest, a circular shape glowed bright emerald and the young man smiled.
"Ddraig… You really are something"
He then stood up, got into a runner's stance, and immediately sprinted towards a Walled City.
"Yo Issei! How many times do I have to warn you that, going inside that forest will get you killed?"
Ise flinched as he turned around to see a Blue Haired woman, with a sword strapped on to her side.
"Ah... Well... I was just looking for some mushrooms to eat for Dinner, Alameria-san" Ise replied as he sheepishly scratched his cheek.
The now named Alameria sighed, as she grabbed the young man by the shirt.
"Seriously, it's been three years, and you still don't get the message. You're lucky Sister Fullmoon is taking care of you, lest I draft you in the military"Alameria threatened which made Ise shiver in fear. Though he did get one good look at her chest, in he surprisingly didn't get caught.
"Sorry, Alameria-san... But can you please let me go?" He tried to wriggle himself free, but being currently unboosted and said woman is a Hero blessed by the Chief Goddess. He couldn't escape at all.
"So what? You can run off to the forest again?"
"Well, no. Tomorrow perhaps, but please... I genuinely need to get to work now" Issei begged to be let go, which he did but getting a face full of dirt in return, as Wilmarina dropped him unceremoniously.
"Fine, if I catch you again next time... I'm seriously drafting you in the military and be specifically be placed under Mersé" Ise swallowed nervously at the threat, before giving her a quick thank you and sprinted away from the scary woman.
Meanwhile, as Issei ran towards his place of work. Alameria could only sigh, but was pleasantly surprised when she saw Sasha Fullmoon approaching her.
She has mint green hair and is a former Hero turned Nun, in order to take care of the children orphaned by circumstance. She was by far one of the kindest woman, Alameria ever met and is willing to defend her until her last breath without hesitation at all.
"Alameria, good morning. Has Issei been causing trouble again?" She asked with such good natured voice, that it brought the Knights behind her to a serene calmness as they listened to Sister Fullmoon speak.
"Hah, no... Rather, he has been going out to the forest to gather mushrooms, but it seems he hasn't found some" Alameria replied, a hand on her forehead.
"Fufu, and do I always have to remind you that he's doing that because of my requests?" Sasha replied with a smile.
"Oh I know, it's just... The Monsters outside doesn't discriminate when it comes to people, and I'm afraid of him disappearing one day" Alameria answered truthfully, causing the Nun to smile a tad wider with mischief.
"Oh my, could it be that... You've taken a liking to Issei by chance?" Sasha teased, causing the poor Knight to blush immediately, which garnered a few chuckles from the nearby guards watching them.
"N-No! I-I'm just worried! That's all!" Alameria deflected weakly.
Sasha merely let out a small giggle before placing a hand on Alameria's shoulder.
"And I thank you for that... It has been three years since we found him wounded on the path back to Lescatie, and you've been at his side longer than many. Even I'm a little bit jealous with how casual he speaks to you, even though I keep telling me to drop the modest act around me" Sasha sighed, placing a hand on her cheek.
"That brat needs to learn how to address his seniors properly still, though" Alameria replied, which Sasha smiled mischievously again.
"He's actually older than us, you know? Well... Older than you actually" That revelation shattered the reality Alameria was in.
"Hah! What do you mean he's older!?"
"He regained parts of his memories a few days ago, and it conveniently was his age. Which he told me that he's Nineteen" Sasha said, which Alameria didn't take too well, considering she's holding her head like it's about to pop.
"That is so unfair! And here I thought I have another junior to mess around with!"
"What about Mimil?"
"She doesn't count!"
While Alameria was being teased by Sasha, Issei on the other hand. Is busy helping the local merchants by moving goods to their respected stalls.
"Issei! Thank you again for your help! Here, that's your cut for the day, be sure to help out Sister Fullmoon in dealing with the brats now" A large burly man, wearing merchant attire laughed as he patted Issei's back a little too roughly.
"Haha, ow... No problem Richter. Thank you for giving me the job as well" Issei replied respectfully.
"Bah, don't think about it too much boy. I'm not like those pompous fucks in the Noble area, that sells overpriced items that are no better than a wall decoration" Richter said with a sneer as Ise could only chuckle awkwardly.
"Anyway, how have you been? You didn't show up yesterday?" That caught Ise off guard.
"O-Oh that? I may or may not have spent the night making sure the kids doesn't destroy the Orphanage while Sister Fullmoon was out in the Capitol" That made the large merchant frown.
"The damn Church back at it again huh? Can't they just leave the lass alone, now that she's retired by choice?" Richter complained as he picked up a crate of potatoes.
"Ah, let me do that" Issei tried to take the crate but was stopped by Richter.
"Nope, I got it. I don't mind getting my clothes dirty anyway. Anyway, bring these to Sister Fullmoon as well, should ease the monthly expenses" Richter then placed a barrel of fresh fruit in front of Ise, who had wide eyes and full of respect for the large man.
"Is it really okay?"
"Yeah, sure. You've been helping us even though you lost your memories, so I think this is only right to give you some free stuff from time to time... Just don't get used to it though" Richter laughed after his last sentence, which Ise joined in with a happy laugh of his own.
"Just be careful around those Church Fanatics though, last I've heard they just ordered a purging of a suspected village last week" That made Issei feel Deja Vu.
His eyes gaining a sharp edge and clenched his teeth in anger.
"I swear, those Church bastard are just flaunting their power" Richter continued "Anyway, I'm sure you're already doing it but, please keep Sasha safe... She has done a lot of good things for the people in the slums and I hate to see her forced to come back to service" Richter said with utmost sincerity.
"You don't have to tell me twice. If those Rat Bastards think they could just have their way, they better be prepared" Issei replied with such confidence that Richter smiled at him.
"Yeah? Better get some muscle in those twigs for limbs of yours before though" Issei could only give the man the middle finger which was laughed off.
Issei sighed as he got to the Orphanage where he stays, and was immediately tackled by five children. He quickly dismantled the situation after nearly suffocating from the dog pile of kids, and immediately went to search for Sasha, who wasn't there but left a note on Ise's bed.
Reading the note quietly, he let out a sigh before preparing everyone dinner, which was received with many praises from the kids. Issei then laid them all to bed after letting them play with him for sometime, and immediately booked out out of the place. He quietly moved through the slums and towards one of the thicker parts of the wall, and spotted a moss covered piece of plank and removed it.
A hole large enough for a grown man was revealed and he wasn't followed and crouched his way through.
After a minute or two of crouching through the hole, he is now outside of the wall. Issei inhaled deeply, making sure to clear out his lungs from the disgusting air from the tunnel.
Once he was finished with his breathing exercise, he swiftly made his way towards the forest, where even the Heroes of Lescatie are apprehensive of going in.
With memorized directions, he found himself looking at a rather shabby looking bungalow made out of wood, and approached it quietly.
Only to be jumped from behind by a strange girl with dark skin and fiery eyes.
"You're mine!" She yelled as she held tightly onto his back.
However, Issei wasn't bothered one bit and merely chuckled at the young Hellhound.
"Yes, you got me. Ahhhh" He tried to play along but failed miserably due to him getting tickled by the patch of fur on her arms.
"Mou! Take me seriously Damnit!" She yelled in annoyance, putting Issei to a chokehold that she could barely even perform due to Issei placing an arm between his neck and her arm without difficulty.
"You know, you're just tiring yourself out" Ise said, much to the annoyance of the young Hellhound.
"You're just making excuses!" She continued to hold on, but ultimately let go due to exhaustion.
"Ptui! You win this round, Ise! I swear! Next time you're going down!" She exclaimed, attempting to look intimidating yet Ise merely patted her head.
"How are the others?" Ise asked, to which the Hellhound pouted before answering.
"They're fine, Big Sis is taking care of them right now... Why are you here anyway?" She asked, scratching the back of her ears with her furry limb.
"Sister Sasha wants to discuss something with me, she said to get the other kids to sleep before coming here so I did just that" He replied, finally walking towards the building.
"Hey! Don't just walk away!" She yelled after him, catching up with him after a leap.
"Hey now, I'm just here to help with taking care of everyone... Especially you, Hannah. Your reckless disregard for your safety is causing Sister Sasha some headaches, and it annoys me a lot" Issei said, ducking under a low hanging branch.
"Oh please, I'm built different. I'm very much sturdier than those inside the orphanage and this shabby place!" She retorted, now even more annoyed with Ise after being called reckless.
"Yeah yeah, just don't come running to Sister Sasha when you bit more than you could chew" Issei replied, while Hannah made a mocking sound and ran towards the building.
Once there, he opened the door and found Sasha Fullmoon, patting the head of a Lamia Child and smiling at the loudmouthed Hannah, as the young Hellhound boasted how he made Ise cry for release.
"Don't you mean, you gave up after having mo effect at Big Bro?" The Lamia spoke, embarrassing the poor girl and making her angry.
"Oh yeah! Wanna go you slippery snake!?"
"No thanks, I don't want to get ticks on me"
As the two bicker, Issei approached the sighing Sasha.
"Good evening, Sister Fullmoon" Ise said, making the Nun pout at him.
"Issei, how many times to I have to remind you, that Sasha is fine?" Ise merely scratched his cheek sheepishly.
"Sorry, but I respect you too much for that... After all, you've been taking care of me ever since I got discovered on the road half dead" Ise replied, making the young woman before him to fume.
"Like I said, it was only right to help you and please. Calling me Sasha is fine" She continued, but Ise deflected it.
"But still, I am grateful for your aid. Sister Fullmoon" Sasha threw her hands up in the air in exasperation, much to the enjoyment of Ise.
"So anyway, why did you call me all the way out here?" That made Sasha look serious.
Her normally smiling face now replaced with a frown and furrowed brows.
"About that Issei... I haven't told you what is about to happen" That confused Ise.
"What do uou mean by that?"
But before she answered, she noticed the two children looking at them with curiosity.
"Girls, go to bed with your sisters. This is rather important for Issei to know" She told the young girls, which was met with some resistance from Hannah, but one scary smile from Sasha is enough to convince her.
Issei sent Hannah apologetic looks but was given the raspberry in return.
as soon as the two left, Sasha suddenly hugged Issei. Much to his confusion.
"Issei... I... I'm sorry, but. Can you forgive me?" This confused Ise more, prompting him to pull Sasha off him and made eye contact. Only to see Sasha crying.
"Issei... I... I sold the Kingdom out to the Mamono, and I... I don't want to see you captured with everyone! So please! Tell them to run away, as the Fourth Born's forces are coming to take over Lescatie in a week!"
That froze Issei on his spot.
"I'm sorry Ise! It's just... I don't want everyone to suffer under the rule of the Church! And the only way I could think of is for Lescatie to be under Monster rule!" Sasha continued, crying and screaming out her reasons as to why she betrayed the Kingdom. But, to her surprise. Ise gently wrapped his hands around her.
"It's ok, Sasha... I... I also have something to tell you" That made Sasha look up at Ise.
"I, actually have remembered everything for a year already. So, I'm sorry for keeping it hidden but, I have my reasons as to why"
"Do you not trust me, Issei?" Sasha asked.
Issei's answer was to hug her again.
"I do trust you, but... I couldn't say anything inside Lescatie due to the Guards and Kirsch keeping a close eye on me" Sasha's eyes widened at Ise's words.
"Kirsch? What do you mean by that?" She asked him, separating from him at the same time. Which she felt wrong after she done so.
"Remember when Wilmarina-san visited us two years ago, alongside Mersé, Alameria, Paula, and Olivie?"
Sasha nodded.
"Well, when Wilmarina-san asked to speak with me alone. She warned me about Kirsch and she had overheard her Father telling Kirsch to keep me under watch, in case I am a threat to the Kingdom... Which I showed I wasn't, but ever since then. I can always feel Kirsch's gaze whenever I am on public, and within the Orphanage" Sasha could barely contain her emotions, as she held back tears after hearing Ise's situation.
"Thankfully, I got to follow you one night and found out about you taking care of Monster Children" Issei continued, a smile on his face.
That brought a smile to Sasha's face.
"So, as I am safe from prying eyes and ears... Allow me to reintroduce myself properly. My name is Issei Hyoudou, it's a pleasure to know you, Sasha Fullmoon, and thank you once again for taking care of me" Issei said, bowing in front of Sasha who now sports a blush on her face.
It has been a week since that night, and the day of the Invasion from the Fourth Born's Demon Army is just around the corner.
Sasha however, is pacing back and forth inside the Orphanage. Worry stretched on her face and her hands couldn't stay still.
Issei on the other hand, is busy with gathering clothes and rations for their escape. While the kids are outside playing.
"Sasha, you said that a Mamono would meet us and make sure we get to escape, right?" issei's question brought her out of her stupor and faced him.
"Y-Yes! She's a Vampire that is under Druella's care and she was given permission to escort you and the children out of the Kingdom with her Husband" Sasha replied, somewhat at ease thanks to Ise distracting her.
But after letting Issei's words sink in a bit more, she frowned and approached Ise.
"Issei... I don't think I could come with you" This surprised Ise.
"Huh? Wha- why?!"
"When I made that deal for a Mamono and her Husband to escort you out... I accepted on the terms of that while they kept you safe, I myself become a Monster" Sasha explained to a wide eyed Ise.
"Wait, so you mean... You're staying?" Issei replied, voice cracking as he held back a sob.
Sasha merely hugged him in reply, a sad yet warm smile on her face.
"Don't worry, Issei... Even if I'm a Monster... I won't ever forget you... Just... Just promise me to stay safe, alright?" Sasha released the hug o see a teary eyed Ise.
"Y-Yes! I promise to take care of myself and find the kids a permanent home!" Issei declared. Gone are the tears and is replaced by a fiery determination.
"Good, now get ready. I believe the fight is going to start soon" Sasha said, only to be surprised when there was a loud booming sound and a powerful shockwave echoed through.
"Seems like they're excited, quick! Get the kids" Issei nodded and gathered the six children that was playing outside.
As they took cover in the Orphanage. Sasha was busy with a barrier to keep the building from sustaining damage, while the kids are piled up next to Ise and are crying from all of the noise.
Moments later, Sasha felt someone touching her barrier and concluded that it's probably the Vampire and her Husband. She let her Barrier down, only to be greeted by Alameria with bruises and scratches on her being.
"Sasha! Why are you all still in here?!" She yelled, the fear and adrenaline within her prevented her from thinking things properly as she tried to stop Sasha from forming the Barrier again, and force her to evacuate with the kids.
"I'm sorry, Alameria... I can't leave the building... Not now" Confused, Alameria tried convince Sasha, but was instead surprised by the sudden appearance of two individuals.
"Daughter?" Alameria froze on her feet, before rigidly turning around to see a Vampire and an Incubus, both having blond hair and the Incubus having her brown eyes.
"W-Who are you!?" Alameria screamed, pointing her blade at them.
Both adults looked at each other before lowering their weapons.
"It's us, Alameria... Your Parents"
"You lie! My parents are dead in that village after the Monsters attacked! No way you are them!" She denied.
"Baby, please! Whatever those Order bastards told you are lies! We never died nor abandoned you! It was them who attacked the Village and kidnapped you from us!" Her Father yelled back at her, as the Mother slowly approached her.
"Please Alameria, dear... Drop your weapon, we need to talk this out" Her Mother eased closer, making sure to softly speak to their Daughter.
Alameria however, lunged at her. But was side stepped and got caught by her Mother, who restricted her movements.
"Please dear! You have to calm down and listen to us! We've been searching for years on end, yet we couldn't find you... Until now!" Her Mother continued to calm her down, but is ignored as Alameria continued to struggle.
"Honey! Here, maybe this would help!" Her Father threw something towards them, and Alameria stopped struggling when she saw what was thrown at them.
A doll, made out of cloth and cotton. Her button eyes and blonde locks finally reminded Alameria of what truly happened.
"Alameria, dear? Are you ok now?" Her Mother asked, slowly easing her grip on her child.
Alameria however, could only stare at the doll on the floor before her, with tears slowly trickled down her face.
Issei ducked as a stray magic spell flew over his head.
"Everyone, quickly!" Ama, Alameria's Mother called out as she parried a Knight's attack. Making sure to push the Knight away after for some breathing room.
"Hurry! The gate is just a few steps away!" Leon, Alameria's Father, also aided with their escape. But he's using magic to keep up a Barrier around us that deflected stray arrows. But could barely keep it up due to the amount getting shot to it.
The Barrier broke a few times, hence why Issei had to dodge a few projectiles, but he manages to quickly recast it most of the time.
Issei, while running with the Children, Sasha, and Alameria. Is contemplating whether he should use the [Boosted Gear] To power up Leon. But thankfully, he doesn't need to as Sasha has taken over with the Barrier.
Only to be immediately attacked by a familiar face.
"Lord Noscrim was right... You are a danger to the Kingdom, Issei" Kirsch, one of the members of The Holy Ice Flower said after pointing her sword at them.
"And it seems the suspected Monster is with you as well... Killing two birds with one stone... Efficient" She continued in her monotone demeanor. A side effect of being trained from a young age as Priest Noscrim attack dog.
"Kirsch! Stop!" Sasha tried to explain, but was cut off when Kirsch fired a spell from her sword.
"Traitors are nothing more but pigs, ready for slaughter" She replied before dashing to attack.
Alameria and Sasha both hastily defended everyone, but could barely hold the magically enhanced woman before them.
"Weak" Kirsch said, aiming the tip of her blade towards Sasha's neck. Only to be stopped by Issei, who's left hand is covered by a red gauntlet with a green gem on the back of his hand. Grip, nearly breaking Kirsch's wrist.
Issei gave the woman a glare before throwing her away with such ease, that it left the onlookers, both Mamono and Order Soldiers gawking at the thrown woman.
[BOOST]!!!
The gauntlet roared, yet Issei could only hold back tears as he heard his Parter's voice... Even if the soul is no longer there.
Flashback
A few hours before Ise fought Zeus.
"You think we can stop him with an Overboosted Juggernaut drive, if he decides we aren't worth the trouble?" Issei asked Ddraig.
"Worse case scenario partner, is that we die alongside him... And if we do survive, I doubt even Sirzechs could stop us without the aide of my rival, Albion" Ddraig answered truthfully, his voice echoing from within the gauntlet.
"Then I guess we have no choice when a push becomes a shove, huh?" Issei replied, a sad undertone taking place.
"Yes, best case scenario is you lose most of your already reduced lifespan. But, I doubt that it would be the outcome of this battle" Issei could only hum in response to Ddraig.
"Do you think if I sacrifice most of my body to become a Dragon... We could at least force that outcome?" Issei spoke after a moment of contemplating his future actions. Which is a surprise to even himself that he's thinking about the situation hard.
"I am not sure, Issei... But I am certain that we can win this without having to resort to that" Ddraig replied, doing his best to comfort his host.
"Yeah... Then let's get going" Issei said, as he made his way over where the meeting would be held.
After saying goodbye to Rias
"Hey Ddraig... I guess... I guess we're resorting to that huh?"
"..."
Issei could only smile underneath the armor of his Scale Mail, as he parried a devastating blow from the overcharged God.
"Partner... Are you certain?" Ddraig asked his host.
"Yeah... Even if I didn't get to fully enjoy every female members of the ORC club's breast to the fullest... I think we had a great run, yeah?" Issei answered, somehow calm while being hammered by Zeus.
"Then, you have no regrets?"
"None whatsoever"
"...Then, I suppose as your Partner. It is only right that I get to grant you your request, no? If anything... I'll give you one last secret of my Boosted Gear" Ddraig said, surprising Ise.
"Issei, what I am about to do will cause your body to change with such intensity, that you will be engulfed by your raw emotions..."
"What do you mean by that, Ddraig?"
"I'm going to fully merge my entirety into your Soul... You will become a True Dragon, and be the next Dragon of Domination. This will be my last gift for being my most trusted Partner, Ise... Out of all the people I have been partnered with, only you has brought some semblance of enjoyment in my life within this prison" Ddraig spoke, and allowed Ise to process the information.
"Wait! You don't mean that!"
"I do Ise, this is my last Gift and Apology for bringing you to the supernatural world" Ddraig replied.
Issei continued to fight the God, but his mind being distracted. He got blindsided by a left hook from said God. But it also gave me some breathing room to think.
"Huh, I guess that's it huh? You sure this won't cause some worldwide damage?"
"Hah! Albion won't have a Rival anymore, but at least. I could repay all the destruction I brought as a living being with this, Issei. So... Are you ready?" Ddraig ask.
"Well, there's no time like the present!"
"I'm glad to be partnered with you, Issei... minus the embarrassing Titles of course"
"Yeah yeah, let's just do this"
[BOOST x50!]
[ASSIMILATION GEAR!]
[REBIRTH OF THE RED DRAGON EMPEROR!]
[JUGGERNAUT DRIVE OVERBOOST!]
Present
"Wh-What was that?!" A Knight voiced his shock.
"Issei just threw Kirsch away like yesterday's trash!" Another spoke.
"When did Issei get a gauntlet?!" Another pointed out the obvious.
Shocked stares are directed at Issei, who now stood up straight with his gauntlet over his chest. With one good look, instead of the gauntlet looking like it has been worn. It looks like it has grown out of Issei's arm, with flecks of smaller red scales around the elbow and bicep.
Issei then blocked another magic attack from Kirsch after she recovered. Kirsch then used the opportunity to reduce the distance between them, but was yet again, smacked away by Issei's armored arm.
That prompted those around them to resume fighting, remembering that they're currently on a siege battle.
"Let's go!" Issei yelled and ran straight through the resumed battlefield, while his group could barely recover from seeing a powerful Hero, blessed by the Chief God, being smacked away like an annoying fly.
The group finally reached the gates, where a Woman wearing what seems to be less of a bikini and more on bondage gear. Whom Sasha immediately recognized.
"Greetings, Sister Fullmoon. Are they all your ward?" Druella, the fourth born daughter of the Demon Lord, spoke with such a sultry tone that Issei couldn't help but blush red like a tomato, much to Alameria's distaste.
Sasha nodded, apprehensive of Druella.
"Yes they are... Lady Druella, will you grant them safe passage in exchange for myself?" Sasha asked for confirmation, to which Druella nodded. Though the rather lustful inspection on Issei did make the young man feel rather embarrassed.
"Well then, follow me. While it is nice to have a conversation before probably never seeing them again, I'd rather be inside my tent than on the open field." Druella spoke, turning around towards a large tent near the forest's edge.
However, before they could get far. An explosion of dirt and debris erupted right behind them, and once the dust cloud cleared. Out came a bruised and battered Kirsch.
"You! You dare touch me with your filthy heretical hands! Once I make you submit, I'll cut off your fingers one by one and make you eat them!" She screamed, eyes red and screaming for bloody murder, yet Issei isn't even phased a little.
"Seriously? That is the most cliche speech I've heard in a while" Issei replied, far too nonchalant to even consider her a threat.
The group stared wide-eyed at him, surprised at his sudden attitude change towards Kirsch.
"You know, I've always knew you were crazy... Not as crazy as Freed, but crazy nonetheless. He himself was more of an unhinged fanatic, meanwhile you're the dog of the leader. Far different positions but same occupation. *sigh* What a goddamn joke." Issei said, scratching the back of his head lightly.
"Like seriously, Kirsch. You're not a threat to me" Issei honestly said, making the crazed woman angrier than before.
Kirsch roared as she made a mad dash towards Issei, who merely rolled his eyes and raised his left arm. The Boosted Gear formed, and blocked the attack.
Sparks flew and Issei immediately went for the counteroffensive. Punching her on the gut, grabbed her hair and forcefully slammed her to the ground and threw her away again.
"Boost!"
"Still want more punishment, Kirsch? I can dish out more if you want?" Issei taunted, gone was the naive young man they once knew. Now that young man is replaced by a monster in combat.
Kirsch got up from the crater her body formed, a white sheen flickered briefly before glowing more steadily.
"You can't hurt me! I used the gift Lord Noscrim gave me!" She revealed a necklace from her breastplate, the sapphire gem glowing with holy energy.
"You can't hurt me Issei! Now that I've activated it!" She continued, making Issei roll his eyes.
Without warning, Kirsch dashed towards him again. Her sword poised for a strike, but her momentum is ultimately stopped by The Boosted Gear on Issei's left arm.
"A protective layer huh? So like clothing then... Heh, fool." Issei replied, his armored arm glowing at the gem, before a magic circle appeared on his right palm.
"Dress Break!"
Everyone's eyes widened at the deep yell from Issei's gauntlet, the words confusing many... Until the necklace and her armor broke immediately without warning.
"Sorry but, protective gear and clothing doesn't really mix with me well." Issei said, a satisfied smirk on his face.
Issei then grabbed her by the face and threw her on the ground.
"You know, there's many reason why I dislike fanatics like you. One of them is the fact that you lot think that your religion is only the best, no other can compare, our God is better than yours, blah blah blah... Seriously, get a hobby will you? Better yet, get someone to shove a dick up your God's ass and be done with it" Issei angrily said, memories of Asia and the corrupted church flashing through his mind.
"Issei, look out!" Sasha suddenly yelled, warning Issei of a massive ball of fire flying towards him.
"Dragon Shot!"
Issei pointed his armored finger at the fireball and a small green orb fired from his fingertip. Both attacks made contact, and instead of the fireball engulfing Issei's attack. The green ball of energy went through the fireball, nullifying the attack.
"And that's that." He aimed his finger at the Wall Tower where a mage is quivering in fear after seeing his spell be nullified like that.
"Boost! Dragon Shot!
Another green energy ball formed on his fingertips, but this time. It's the same size as a basketball, and immediately flew to the Wall Tower. Once the ball made contact, it exploded. The Wall Tower no longer there, and a part of the wall obliterated.
"I don't like killing, but sometimes. Fear can be a good motivation for a ceasefire." Issei said, letting his arm down before crouching back down at Kirsch.
"Now, will you surrender? Or are you willing to go for another round?" He asked Kirsch, who after the show of power wetted herself out of fear.
"N-No... Sir" Kirsch replied, lowering her head in defeat.
"Good, now behave. Lest I do the same to you with that Mage" Issei threatened and left her inside a crater of her own making.
Issei returned to his group, fear and awe marring everyone's faces and the mamono that blocked his way, parted for him.
"Druella right?" She nodded.
"That is my name" She replied, her once seductive demeanor replaced with a more professional one.
"Take good care of Sasha, will you? I don't doubt you have plans for her. So as long as she's safe, we won't have problems" He spoke. No threats, just a promise.
"And who are you to make demands from me?" Druella questioned, mana gathering around her.
Issei felt it, but didn't budge.
"Someone you really don't want to mess with" Issei replied, his tone absolute and firm. Druella can't even make an argument against him.
"Very well, what would I get in return?"
Issei pondered for a moment, before his eyes sharpened to a degree that made Druella flinch.
"My being in friendly terms with your faction... I have heard of your goal, and while I like your reason, your methods are deplorable." Issei replied, his eyes never leaving Druella's
Druella placed a hand under her chin.
"Hm, will I be able to ask for your help when the time comes?" She added.
"If I see no problems with it, then yes." Issei agreed.
"Very well, may I know your name, young man?" Issei paused at her question.
A few moments later, he finally answered.
"Issei, Issei Hyoudou."
End.