True High School DxD

Volume 2 Chapter 5.3

Life.Friend VS Knight. Friend Hyoudou Issei and Kiba Yuuto

After having encountered Rias who chose to face Bina-shi, I — Hyoudou Issei was challenged by Kiba. I flew down to the carpark of a certain shopping mall along with Kiba ...The things that Kiba said just now made me remember certain words that left an impression on me. I wonder if you still remember it, Kiba.

—I want you to follow me.

When I just became a Devil, you came to my classroom and said that, didn't you? The place that you guided me to was — where Rias and the other members of the Occult Research Club were. After that, I truly stepped into the supernatural world. I bet you don't remember the things that you said back then. But I will never forget them, ever . You — were the one who guided me to this world. If the one that came to me at that time was Akeno-san or Koneko-chan, I might not have the same feeling I have right now. However, I am truly grateful that the one who helped me at that time was you. You are a man that I respect, one of the people whom I want to surpass, as well as a comrade who has supported me. Kiba then held his Demonic Emperor Sword Gram and told me.

"Ise-kun, before we fight, there's something that I want to tell you. —I am really grateful that you are my friend, and I would like us to keep being friends. That's why, I'll fight you with all my might today."

Following his wonderful words, he started to shroud himself in an aggressive aura. I responded to him by enveloping myself in a crimson aura and replied up-front.

"Hahaha, I can't help but feel shy after being complimented by the handsome one. Calm down. After all, we'll stay friends forever. —But, well, I guess we'll fight for today?"

"Yeah. I am Rias-neesan's sword after all."

"That's right, and I am the [King] of the Hyoudou Issei's peerage."

After both of us confessed those things to each other, I — chanted the Dragon Deification's verses in order to fight sincerely.

"—The Crimson Red Dragon dwelling within me, awaken from your dominance"

A dazzling crimson glow emitted from the gem on my right gauntlet.

[—The Crimson Heavenly Dragon I possess within me, rise up to become a King and roar]

Ophis' voice echoed out from the gem—.

"—The jet-black God of Infinity"

The gem on my left gauntlet unleashed a jet-black aura. An incredible crimson aura enveloped my entire body.

[—The glorious God of Dreams]

The jet-black aura of infinity was then encased over it—.

"[—Watch over the false forbidden existence we shall become that transcends the boundaries]"

My crimson armour was then tinged with a jet-black pattern. The power of the Dragon God had fully manifested. And then, we recited the final verse together—.

"[—Thou shalt dance like radiance within our inferno]"

"<<[D∞D!! D∞D D∞D!! D∞D D∞D D∞D!!!! D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D!!!!!! D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D D∞D!!!!!!!!]>>"

All of the gems resounded with a voice which said [D∞D!!] and permeated through to the soul. An ∞ symbol emerged on all of the gems!

"[<<Dragon ∞ Drive!!!!!!>>]"

—Dragon Deification, complete. Well, it's actually Pseudo Dragon Deification ... But, this was the utmost I could manage as of now. As the crimson and jet-black aura started to be released from my body, I raised my fist towards him. Kiba responded by pointing the tip of his Demonic Emperor Sword Gram at me as well. Demonic Emperor Sword Gram... It was one of the strongest even among the other Demonic Swords. Known for its terrifying sharpness, it even had the strong ability of [Dragon Slayer], the natural nemesis of me who's a Dragon. There's also Kiba's Sacred Gear, [Sword Birth]'s Balance Breaker — [Sword Of Betrayer], which enabled him to wield the Holy Demonic Sword. For a Devil like me, I also couldn't let my guard down against that one.