Chapter 54: [54] : The Dragon and the Holy Sword!

~ Support & Read 17 Advanced Chapters on My Patreon! ~ Thank you all so much for your support! ~ Long Chapter✍️! .... Meanwhile—in the audience seating area, everyone's eyes were wide with disbelief. They had witnessed countless Rating Games over the years—both large and small, but what they had just seen completely defied their understanding of the world. Initially—both in terms of numbers and power, Rias's team was considered to be at a disadvantage, vastly inferior to Riser's peerage. Almost every Devil watching from the Underworld had anticipated a one-sided victory for Riser—But to their astonishment, Rias's team had crushed Riser's team without breaking a sweat. It was a turn of events no one had predicted— Kiba and Koneko's performances were shocking enough. But Akeno—the "Priestess of Thunder," had displayed even more astonishing power—utterly dominating and defeating Riser's Queen with contemptuous ease. The level of control Akeno demonstrated over her lightning was astounding. She could even create and freely manipulate constructs like thunder beasts and lightning dragons. It was simply unbelievable. Among the spectators, a High-ranking Fallen Angel with ten black wings—Baraqiel, stared at Akeno, his eyes wide with disbelief. Beside him—the Governor-General of the Fallen Angels, Azazel, was equally surprised. "Baraqiel, isn't that girl your daughter? I thought she only inherited your lightning powers. How does she also have strong ice powers?" Baraqiel was speechless. "How should I know? You know how our relationship is, don't you?" "..." -- Back in the Occult Research Club, Sona was also stunned by Akeno's power. As Rias's best friend and rival, she was familiar with Rias's peerage, though perhaps not intimately. But she knew that Akeno shouldn't possess such power. Akeno's mastery over lightning was already beyond Sona's abilities. And her own water-based magic would be completely suppressed by Akeno's lightning. Now, with the addition of such potent ice magic, Sona would be utterly outmatched. "That ice magic of Akeno's is your doing, isn't it?" Sona thought, a little dazed. She turned to look at Kyoya, who was still resting on her lap, and couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy. "Just what did you do to them, Kyoya?" Sona wondered aloud. ... Back in the alternate dimension, Rias and Riser were facing each other, but now, Rias was backed by her full peerage. "Rias, what the hell did you feed your peerage in those seven days!" Riser said, his expression dark, his tone filled with disbelief. His fifteen peerage members had been defeated by Rias's five in just a few minutes. What was even more unacceptable was that Rias's peerage members hadn't even suffered any injuries. It was a complete humiliation. "I told you. I'm going to defeat you, and make everyone acknowledge our separation!" Rias said, her arms crossed, a slight smirk playing on her lips. "And I won't bully you with numbers—My peerage members won't interfere in our fight. This is between you and me." "Damn it!!! Rias—what are you trying to say? Are you looking down on me?" Riser roared, enraged by Rias's words. "I'm not looking down on you. I'm only stating my confidence in my own abilities." Rias said, her expression calm. "Akeno—everyone, step back. I want to end this once and for all." "Understood!" The four nodded and quickly retreated, leaving Rias and Riser alone. ... The spectators watching the live broadcast were confused. Was this going to be a one-on-one fight? They felt Rias was being conceited. 'Sure, five against one would have guaranteed victory. But one-on-one? Against a member of the Phenex family? Isn't that just pushing your luck?' Everyone knew that members of the Phenex family were practically Immortal—capable of reviving themselves from even the most grievous injuries—That's why they had never lost. "Then don't blame me for what happens next!" Riser said, his body erupting in Phoenix flames. He charged at Rias. Rias responded in kind, her [Power of Destruction] surging around her, her aura unmistakably surpassing that of a High-class. Everyone watching realized that Rias had reached the peak of High-class level. In the next instant—Rias unleashed her ultimate attack—[Extinguished Star]! A massive sphere of crimson destructive energy pierced Riser's body—extinguishing his Phoenix flames. Everyone watching was stunned into silence. They couldn't believe that Rias had developed her family's [Power of Destruction] to such a horrifying degree—Instantly taking one of Riser's lives. Even Gods—Satans, and other powerful beings who had experienced countless battles found their hearts palpitating at the sight of Rias's Destruction. Such—young devil reaching the peak of High-class level was incredibly rare! But then—Riser revived in a blaze of Phoenix fire, completely unharmed. "Hahaha, Rias, even if your [Power of Destruction] is strong—how many times can you use that attack? You can't defeat me!" Riser laughed arrogantly. "Is that so? I was planning on killing you a few more times, but it seems like a waste of time. So, let's just end this now with my final trump card!" "A trump card?? Rias, are you still trying to bluff your way out of this?" Riser scoffed. ... Before Riser could finish, a giant blue—draconic figure suddenly appeared, its eyes locked onto him with an icy glare! The scary aura it emanated was unmistakably that of a Maou-class being! "WHAT!!!!!" "Tha—that's a dragon at the Heavenly Dragon level!" ... In an instant, all the spectators were stunned, staring at the unfamiliar ice-blue dragon with a mixture of shock and disbelief. Even the Two Heavenly Dragons and their hosts watched with excitement and curiosity. "I've never seen or heard of this dragon before. But its aura is at the Heavenly Dragon level—What a surprise!" Albion said, astonished. "Yes, indeed. Lux, keep your excitement in check. Even if you use your Boosted Gear, you might not be able to defeat this unknown dragon." Ddraig warned his host, recognizing the dragon's power. "Hibari Kyoya, he really is full of surprises—I bet that dragon is his doing," Vali said with a smile—speaking to himself. ... And then—something even more shocking happened! Rias raised her hand, and a holy light gathered within it, forming a—Mystical Holy sword! "!!!" All the spectators watching the match felt like they were dreaming. 'Wait a minute—A Devil wielding a holy sword??!' Even Sirzechs felt his scalp tingle. 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