A/N: Well here is Part 2 of the Rating Game. I know it may be shorter than part one, but to compensate for that Issei will meet the previous Host of Dragon of Domination. Now I also saw that I made a mistake in the number of Pawns, and I thank you all who pointed it out, I fixed that so he now has 3 pawns (Chelsea is worth 6 pawns).To does that think that Ise is losing his aggression towards Rias and her group I will tell you now that that isn't the case since he also hates arranged marriages and he also sees this as an opportunity to get closer to free himself and starting his peerage and becoming the Dragon of Domination.

Thanks to LoveRayX for the beta.

I don't own High School DxD that right goes to its creator.

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Chapter 7 - Rating Game Part 2 and Meeting with a Past Host.

As Rias and her Bishop Raynare made their through the forest towards Riser's that, was cleared by Kiba. Kiba was rushing towards the track field in a hope that he will be on time to help Issei in a case he was attacked.

After about a minute or so Kiba arrived at the field track, only to see Issei barely holding out against his opponents. Quickly Kiba charged towards the members of Riser's peerage and managed to parry the blow from the busty blue haired girl, that wielded a Zweihander before she could strike Issei from behind.

The girl was wearing a white shirt that showed her cleavage and red shorts with knee-high boots.

"Now now, striking from behind isn't a knightly way of doing things." Kiba said as he still locked his sword against the blue haired girl one.

"I may be a Knight, but I don't give a shit about the code of honor." The blue knight answered.

With one push on both sides Kiba and Riser's Knight backed off and gain some ground, while Issei was finally able to stand with Kiba's little distraction.

"Thanks, for the save bro." Issei told the Knight as he took a few seconds to catch his breath

"How did you get into this situation in the first place?" The blond Knight asked as he was switching his sword for a new one.

"When Koneko was taken, Akeno flew in and ordered me to come here to meet with you so we could continue. But when I arrived I was met with all of them." Issei told him as he gestured his hand at the remaining members of Riser's forces that were led by blond hair girl wearing a pink dress.

"You peasant don't have a chance against us or my brother. Just give up already!" The blond hair girl said.

"Ah, you must be Ravel Phoenix, younger sister of Riser." Kiba politely said to her, making her puff her chest in pride only to fall face first when Issei spoke the next.

"Now I know why you look familiar. You are the younger sister of the Fried Chicken."

"Why you disrespectable peasant. Girls finish them both I don't want to dirty my dress." Ravel spoke in almighty tone that made both boys holding back the urge not to facepalm.

"Right away Lady Ravel." The members of the peerage shouted before they charged at the boys.

"Issei, I will take the Knights, you take the Rook, the Pawns and the Bishop." Kiba spoke as he heads towards the Knights. Issei stood his ground, waiting for the assault and still boosting so he could have a chance against them.

After all, he was starting to get exhausted from fighting two Knights, Bishop, Rook and two Pawns for even a minute who made some good hit's on him.

"Come on Ddraig, is there anything else you can help me with?" Issei asked in desperation as he started to think that he was going fighting a losing fight.

[There is one thing that you can do now Partner.] The ancient dragon spoke.

"And what is that?" Issei asked as he dodged the punch to the face from the Rook.

[You just need to get stronger to use another ability of the Booster Gear.] Ddraig answered him that Issei somewhat worried.

"That's...I don't know what to say to that." Issei spoke as he dodged another punch from the Rook only to be locked in place with magic chains that paralyzed him. The Pawns started to let loose on him with volleys of punches and kicks.

"Ahhhhhhh..." Issei screams as he was brutally beaten by the trio.

"It looks like the fabled Red Dragon Emperor is out. Finish him, girls." Ravel spoke in he arrogant tone as she turns around to observe her brother's Knights were doing. She missed Issei's eyes turning from brown to green as a massive aura erupted from his body blowing all of them away into the distance.

As Issei finally stood up his aura started to flare, even more, his anger directed towards the Nobel girl that continued to throw jabs at him.

But before Issei could do anything else, they heard a massive explosion that came from the roof. When they look up there were mix emotions on their faces. Ravel and her fellow peerage members were actually smiling knowing that their master has a checkmate, while Issei and Kiba were in shock that their master had done this very stupid and risky move. Thought what came next made them realized that they needed to get to Rias ASAP.

-Lady Rias Queen retierd.- Grayfia announced.

Akeno was defeated and that meant that another one of Riser's heavy hitters is on the way. Though they knew that Akeno didn't leave her without a few scars and bruises and probably exhausted as well. Still, Riser's Queen was dangerous for both of them.

In the other part of the track field, Issei battled the remaining Risers pieces whilst Kiba was battling Riser's knights.

"I must admit, you are pretty good to be able to hold your own against both of us." The blue haired knight from before spoke as she swings her blade at Kiba.

"I also must admit that you two are very good swordswoman and I enjoy fighting you." Kiba politely answered as he dodged her swing and parry a sword strike from the other Knight.

The other knight was light brown hair girl with green eyes and was in an armor that was mixed between European and Japanese. She had was wielding a double-handed broadsword.

"Yes, this is a very good sword fight. I would like to know your name Knight of Gremory?" The broadsword wielder questioned as she again parted her blade with Kibas.

"My name is Kiba Yuuto, Knight of Gremory. And your's names ladies? "He answered them as he backed off to get some distance between them.

"My name is Karlamine, Knight of Lord Riser." The light brown girl answered as she gotten into her stance once more.

"And I'm Siris, also the Knight of Lord Riser." The Zweihander wielder told him.

"It's a pleasure to meet you both." Kiba politely said as he bowed little before taking up his own stance. "Now Knights of Riser come at me." Whit the trio clash in a speed duel.

As both Knights tried to slash him, Kiba dodged them and tried anything to take advantage of the situation. However, both Knights showed to be very good and crafty. He got a good opening on one of the Knights he would almost immediately be put on defense as the other will tried to strike him, which would force him to dodge or block it with his sword. This went on for several minutes, trying to find an opening for using his sacred gear but he was unable that's until he heard Issei shouted at him.

Returning to Issei he was starting to get really pissed as he heard Ravel's laugh at the announcement that Grayfia made.

At that moment Issei's Sacred Gear started to glow bright red before it changes its shape all the while Ddraig's voice was heard.

[Booster Gear: Second Liberation]

Instead of a simple gauntlet that had a green jewel and two golden spikes in its place was now a more Dragon-Like gauntlet that went from his hand al the way to his elbow. It gained another jewel and instead of two golden spikes, it had ten.

[Partner congratulation your emotion help you get that little bit of power needed to unlock next level of Booster Gear, you also unlocked a new ability of Gear. Use it with the blonde Knight if you want to save your master.] Ddraig informed him as he nodded an looked towards Kiba.

"Kiba use your Sword Birt on me now." Issei shouted to the Knight making him look at him in shock before nodding.

"Alright Issei, here it comes."

SWORD BIRTH

As soon as Kiba slammed his blade into the ground it sent a massive energy blast towards Issei who waited for it to get near him before doing what Ddraig said to him mentally.

Just as it was about to hit him. Issei slammed his armored arm into the ground as the blast begun to be a poured into the gear.

"Ddraig do it know!" He yelled

[Roger that.]

TRANSFER

As soon as those words were spoken by the dragon. The earth begun to shake as hundreds of sword erupted from the ground catching everyone by surprise.

As Ravel and here fellow pieces started to evade they were eventually skewed by half of the dozen sword of all shapes and sizes. They all glowed before disappearing, the only one who survived that assault was Ravel, thanks to her regeneration and her quick maneuvering.

-Lord Riser's Bishop, 2 Knights, 2 Pawns retired-

"Huh?" Issei said confused as he was sure that they got all of them.

"Well done Iss...Issei look out!" Kiba started to congratulate him only to push him to the side as an explosion erupted near their spot and the dust obstruct the area.

As the dust settled Issei saw Kiba on the ground with his clothes are tattered and ruined.

"Kiba, are you okay ?" The Red Dragon Emperor rushed to his comrade only to see him glow.

"I will be fine Issei, just defeat Riser."He weakly said to Issei as he disappeared in a glow.

-Lady Rias' Knight retired. Both Lord Raiser and Lady Rias have 2 pieces remaining- The announcement was made.

"Ufufuf it looks like Queen takes both Queen and a Knight." The voice was heard as Issei jerk his head to the direction of the voice to see Yubelluna flying a little bit away with a good chunk of bruises and cust, no doubt it was from Akeno as she didn't fell down without a good fight.

"As much as I would love to defeat you little Pawn I must go to my master, he is expecting you. Please hurry." Yubelluna told him as she headed to the roof were Rias and Raynare are fighting Riser.

"Might as well get this over with." Issei muttered as he walked towards Riser's base.

-Lady Rias' Pawn is available to promote.-

"Promotion Queen" Issei shouted feeling more powerful as his piece change.

[Partner, you do know that, in your state, you have little to no chance of beating him in your current condition, right?] Ddraig asked his host as he knew that even though he had the power, he was exhausted from the constant battle and the beating he got on the track field.

"Yeah, I know that Ddraig... but I still have to try." He responded tiredly.

As he was half running to the roof he was meet face to face with the blond Bishop.

"Peasant why don't you just retired and finish your suffering. Both of us know that this is over." Ravel spoke as he just looked at her.

"I came all this way, might as well see it to the end. And for your information I have a name it's Issei." He answered as he just walked past her and towards the roof.

'Idiot' The blonde thought as she just casually walk towards the exit of their base already knowing how this is going to end up.

It took Issei a minute to come to the roof, when he came he was not surprised. Riser looked as fresh as if he just woke up from a good night sleep. Rias, on the other hand, looked tired and sweety. Raynare was the same as her King.

"Take this Riser!" Rias shouted as she launched another ball of Destruction at Riser. Only to calmly take the blast to the head without even flinching.

"Is that the best you've got Rias? If it is you might as well forfeit now." Riser said calmly as the part were he was hit regenerated instantly.

"Never!"

"Lord Riser it looks like the Red Dragon Emperor has arrived." Yubelluna told him, as he turned to look at Issei.

"Ah, so peasant has come. It looks like Ravel failed to defeat you. No matter Riser will do it."

"Yeah, I came you stupid Fried Chicken." Issei answered him in an exhausted voice.

"Why you disrespecting nobody." He snarred as he sent a ball of fire at him only for Issei to retaliate with his own attack

DRAGON SHOT

The attacks hit each other as they fought for supremacy. It didn't take long for Issei's attack to go throw and hit Riser as he calmly took it.

"Not bad, but this is over. If you had a few months of training that attack would hurt like a bitch. But fortunately for me, you didn't." Riser spoke as he was impressed that even tired and beaten to shit Issei could still outpower his attack, thought moderate attack but never the less still powerful.

He vanished only to appear in front of Issei as he landed a fist in his gut, then in the face. Issei tried to retaliate but was failing miserably not having any more stamina to battle the Phoenix in front of him.

As Riser continue to hit him, Issei tried to get a shot on him with his Dragon Shoot, but Riser was quicker and stooped any attempt. As the one-sided fight went on, Rias nor Raynare could help Issei as there were in danger that Riser's Queen could attack them the moment they made a move, which would be a disaster.

And there was also Ravel who could defeat them alone with little trouble as she was also fresh and they were not.

Riser took this opportunity to punish Issei for his bad mouthing him and insulting him. A being of Nobel birth.

After 5 minutes of brutality, Riser stopped to look at Rias and see her eyes were full of tears. Which gave him an idea how to finish this quickly.

Lifting Issei's almost unconscious body he created a massive fireball.

"Rias this is your final warning. Forfeit or Riser will burn him to a crisp."

Seeing no way out and not wanting to lose Issei, Rias surrendered to her faith.

"Fine, you win. Just don't hurt my Pawn anymore Riser. I surrender." Rias weakly said, her tears freely flowing not being able to hold them back.

-Lady Rias surrendered, the match goes to Lord Riser.- Grayfia stated as all of them were transported towards the hospital wing.

Apon arriving at the hospital wing. Rias at once rushed over to Issei and hugged him tight and started crying. What kind of a King she was when she was nearly willing to sacrifice him? Just for another minute or two of fighting a losing battle? Riser was way beyond her level and now she knew she could never forgive herself if she let Issei die.

"Rias the wedding will be in three days. I will see you then my lovely wife." Riser stated he and the rest of his peerage that were healed teleported away.

The moment earlier Issei passed out was before he heard that Rias had surrendered.

As his wounds were treated and he was teleported back to his room. In his mind, Issei was awakened by Ddraig who was looking down towards his partner laying down on his back to the ground, his head on the lap of the beautiful girl who had a long, curly blond hair that extends all the way down her back and dark blue eyes. She was wearing a red dress with golden accessories that showed her remarkably large breasts. The first thing that Issei saw when his open his eyes were two dark blue eyes staring at him with a large smile on her face that made Issei wonder as she was an angel.

[Partner, it's good to see you wake up after that fight.] Ddraig told him as Issei turn his head to see his Partner in his full glory. That immediately told him that he was in his mind, where the Red Dragon could manifest his form.

"Now now Ddraig let him rest a little more like this, I'm enjoying seeing his face like this." The blond said as she started stroking his head gently.

"Ddraig am I in my mind? What happened in the match? Who won?" Issei worriedly asked before noticing that his head was on the blond's lap "And who are you?"

The girl looked at the ancient dragon waiting for him to answer the boy's questions before she introduces her self to him.

[To answer your questions Partner, yes you are now in your mind, your King surrendered the match because that Phoenix threatened to burn you. If she doesn't throw the match. But even so, you put a good fight out there. I'm pleased how far you have gotten.] Ddraig answered him honestly. He had gotten a good fight, even if his host lost, it was a very good fight that showed the Red Dragon Emperor what could he aspect from his host.

When Issei heard the news, he just started to shake in anger at the thought of Riser burning him alive. He swore that he will get his revenge on him someday, but at the same time, he was surprised that Rias did what she did. He knew that she was selfish, a spoiled little princess that got everything handed to her on the silver plate. So maybe letting her be with Riser was a blessing in disguise.

But then he remembered that there was another person here and that his head was on her lap.

Returning his sight on the blond hair girl, to him even more beautiful than Rias, Akeno and Raynare. He saw that she had a warm and soft smile on her face, her dark blue eyes shine in excitement. He blushed at seeing her.

"Well looks like you finally decided to turn your attention to me." The blond girl spoke in a soft and gentle voice.

"Y-yes... may I know who you are?" He stuttered, blushing as he was mesmerized by her beauty.

(Of course. My name is Elsha. Former Booster Gear user and the Champion of Both Norse and Slavic Pantheons.) Elsha replied with a warm smile on her face.

"Nice to meet you Elsha. My name is Issei Hyoudou. But you can also call me Ise." Issei said with a blush on his face as he stood and bowed to, where she then gave him a little cute pout but later giggle.

(Ufufu I liked it more when your head was on my lap, but no later, It's nice to meet you finally. I heard from Ddraig a lot of things about you.) Elsha spoke as she also stood up giving Issei a good look at her. His face went crimson red at seeing her, to say that she was like a goddess on earth would be an understatement.

[Partner, Elsha here is the Strongest Female user of the gear, and the second strongest to wield it.] Ddraig informed him as his eyes widen in shock that the person in front of him was that strong.

(Ufufuf, yes that's right Ise, They called me North Red Dragon.) She told him with a smile.

Issei was stunned. Before him stood one of the Strongest users of the gear he now had. Her presence alone had placed an incredible amount of pressure on him, he was sure that she was suppressing her power a lot.

"Wow, that's cool. But I have a question." He said in awe.

(Was it because of me that you have an affinity to Norse and Slavic magic?)

"Y-yes, how did you know that I was going to ask that?"

(It's simple Ise since I slowly started to awaken, some of my powers were reaching you. That in turn, helped you improve a little at magic. But from what Ddraig told me, you are still suffering in that department. So I will help you train you so that you could be a good magician also.) She said with a warm smile on her face, seeing Issei's face turn from shocked into excited in a moment.

"Really, you are going to train me?" He said with excitement, bearly containing his joy at getting to train with one of the most powerful people.

(Yes, yes I am. And Ddraig is also going to train you with that you could get stronger.) She replied.

Issei was so filled with joy that he started jumping in excitement.

[That's right Partner, you have now enough strength for us to continue our training. And with Elsha's help, you will be strong enough to beat that dame Phoenix.] Ddraig told him in a voice that was full of power and bloodlust.

Issei shiver at the voice that his Partner use. He still remembered when Ddraig trains him and it was worse than if he was going to beat the Fried Chicken and get himself free he needed to endure it.

(Don't worry Ise, I'm pretty good in healing magic as well as the others. Whatever damage you take I can heal it. Though even if you are badly injured, here it won't affect your body in the real world.) Elsha told him seeing him going a little white at what the dragon told him.

She knew how fierce Ddraig took the training and combat so she wasn't that surprised at his reaction. That seemed to do a trick as Issei calm down a little bit.

"Thank you Elsha." He blushed and thanked her sincerely.

(Ufufu it's no problem Ise.) She giggled at him seeing that he turned completely red.

[Partner, it's time for you to awaken in the real world. What I've heard is that the wedding is going to be in 3 days, when you go to sleep we will then train. With Elsha's help you will get stronger in no time.] Ddraig informed him as Issei just nodded at closed his eyes again.

"Talk to you guys when I wake up."

During the talk between the Red Dragon Emperor, Elsha and Issei in his dream, in the real world, Issei was lying down in his bed with Grayfia sitting on his computer chair watching him rest.

'Rest as much as you can Issei, what Rias did to you is something that even her brother wouldn't do. I know what you want, and I know you will manage to beat Riser and hopefully you can free and save my sister from herself.' Grayfia sadly thought as she still remembered her little sister.

A/N: Well that wraps up The Rating Game and introduction of Elsha the 2nd Strongest Red Dragon Emperor/Emperess.
Next chapter will be what happened between Kendo duo and Chelsea during Issei's Training and Game.
See you next time.

Issei Peerage:

King : Ise Hyodou

Queen : ? (Mutated Piece)

Knight : ?

Knight : ?

Bishop : Ravel

Bishop : ?

Rook : ?

Rook : Elsha (predecessor Booster Gear) (Mutated Piece) (model Elzabeth Mable from Freezing)

Pawn: Chelsea (6x)

Pawn: Murayama

Pawn: Katase

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