Neither of them spoke first, but instead, with a tacit understanding, stood shoulder to shoulder, watching the scene within the barrier.
Inside the barrier were the Holy Sword users who had lost their will to fight, the injured Rias and others, and the Red Dragon Emperor, Hyoudou Issei, whom Vali was currently interested in.
Vali's gaze fell upon Hyoudou Issei in the large crater; such a weak person was not worthy of being his opponent.
"Vali, what are your thoughts on your fated rival?"
"Too weak."
Facing Ye Xiao's question, Vali spoke with disdain.
Hyoudou Issei was indeed too weak right now.
He sacrificed an arm and still couldn't defeat Kokabiel.
Listening to Vali's answer, Ye Xiao smiled.
"Vali, don't underestimate that kid, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?"
"Something very interesting will happen."
Listening to Ye Xiao's words, for some reason, Vali felt a chill down his spine, a chill that came and went quickly.
However, with Ye Xiao saying that, Vali became interested in Hyoudou Issei.
After all, to gain his approval, the guy in front of him must have something special.
In short, many years later.
Vali would definitely regret his decision, because he gained a persistent guy behind him who always wanted to fight him.
Of course, that's a story for later.
Vali looked at Kokabiel inside.
His goal in coming here this time was to follow his foster father's orders to bring him back and imprison him in the Prison of Extreme Cold for punishment; Freed was also supposed to be brought back, but unfortunately, he was cut down.
"Do you need help?"
Vali spoke arrogantly, looking at Rias and the others, continuing, "They're about to collapse."
"No need, just watch. It's not too late for you to help when they truly can't hold on anymore. How about we just watch the show?"
"Alright."
...
The Holy Sword user was listless, Hyoudou Issei was lying flat, and Kiba Yuto was exhausted.
And Rias and the others, who hadn't recovered yet.
Among those present, only Yotsuya Miko and her group could still fight.
"Can you still fight? Otherwise, I'll start destroying the city."
Kokabiel said playfully.
Then he raised his right hand, activating the magic to destroy the town.
Feeling the power emanating from the magic circle.
Yotsuya Miko sighed. Her master was truly something, he was right next to them, yet he wasn't helping.
Then Yotsuya Miko looked at Rias and the others.
"Rias, do you still remember the King's blessing?"
"Of course... Oh~"
Rias thought of something; she almost forgot about this.
Sona and Zhu Nai also remembered.
Ye Xiao's King's blessing.
They could borrow Ye Xiao's power.
So, this beating was for nothing.
Yotsuya Miko looked at the people present with some helplessness; some were injured, some were unconscious, and only Yotsuya Miko and others could fight now.
She turned to Lily Flower River Hua.
"Xiao Hua, I'm counting on you."
"Understood."
Lily Flower River Hua nodded, then clenched her single hand into a fist and placed it over her heart.
"Pawn Promotion - Bishop!"
"I will bring a victory to the King where no one is harmed!"
As she finished speaking, Lily Flower River Hua glowed, her pawn piece transformed into a bishop, and at the same time, a priest's robe appeared on her body.
It added a different kind of beauty to her, despite her being a devil.
Watching Lily Flower River Hua's transformation, Kokabiel frowned slightly.
The Godslayer's power was still there, it seemed Woban, that old man, hadn't dealt with that brat yet.
He shouldn't be dead, right?
Lily Flower River Hua closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and her life energy emanated outwards.
"Life Share!"
The golden light from Lily Flower River Hua enveloped everyone except Kokabiel, just like Tiga turning on a hotspot.
This was Lily Flower River Hua's own innate skill.
Its effect was that all received injuries would be offset by her life energy, and it wouldn't consume her own vitality; she only needed to eat to replenish it.
A remarkably powerful support.
Asia felt the warmth; this feeling was very comfortable.
However, Asia felt a bit bitter inside; her Sacred Gear, "Holy Mother's Smile," seemed to be inferior to Xiao Hua's.
Gaspar, who had fainted nearby, slowly regained consciousness, and Kiba, who had been exhausted, also recovered. Hyoudou Issei, who had eaten a senzu bean in the large crater, likewise opened his eyes.
The three of them approached Rias.
Rias and the others looked at Kokabiel in the sky with grim expressions.
"President, I..."
"It's alright, after all, this guy isn't that easy to deal with."
Facing Hyoudou Issei's apology, Rias didn't mind and comforted him.
Their current target was only Kokabiel in the sky.
"Any ideas?"
Yotsuya Miko spoke to them at this moment, and Rias fell into thought.
Sona pushed up her glasses and said, "Yes, but it requires some deployment."
"Alright, I'll leave the deployment to you, Sona," Yotsuya Miko and Rias both said to her.
Sona nodded.
Next was her deployment time.
"Interesting ability."
Kokabiel said playfully. To him, this battle was like a cat playing with a mouse; unless the mouse turned into an elephant, none of these guys present could defeat him.
"Devils, I'll wait for you to set up your tactics. I hope you can give me an enjoyable battle," Kokabiel said with a disdainful smile.
Rias and the others ignored him and listened to Sona's deployment.
Front line, control, output.
Those were the main points.
After a while, everyone understood their respective roles.
"For Ye Xiao (the King), bring overwhelming victory!"
As they spoke, white light emanated from everyone except Kiba: Shinobu, Koneko, and Tsubaki. Ye Xiao's King's blessing was fully activated at this moment.
Their attire changed, transforming into forms suitable for each of them.
"Let's go!"
"Mm!"
With those words, Kiba and Shinobu were the first to rush forward with their swords, followed closely by Toujou Koneko.
Zhen Luo Chun Ji took a deep breath, then summoned the "Recollection Mirror."
"Ye Xiao! Pray for me."
Outside, Ye Xiao smiled slightly. It seemed this girl was preparing to activate her Balance Breaker, so he would lend her a hand.
Oh, wind.
Carry my blessing and deliver it to her.
Zhen Luo Chun Ji felt gentle breezes blowing, carrying blessings.
Then her eyes sharpened.
"Answer my expectations!!"
The "Recollection Mirror" continuously emitted light.
【Balance Breaker!】
"Tea Party of Nostalgia!!"
As the Recollection Mirror opened, monsters emerged from within, one by one.
This was the Recollection Mirror's Balance Breaker.
"Then..."
Zhen Luo Chun Ji said, drawing the long blade from her hand, "It begins!"
With those words, Zhen Luo Chun Ji followed closely behind the three in front.
Behind her, hordes of monsters appeared from the mirror, one after another.
They also joined Zhen Luo Chun Ji in battle.
