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Connla and Jeanne were pushed back by the amazing team that was No. 17 and No. 18. 

17: Hey, now. That's not it, is it? 

18: Yeah. Son promised a good fight. 

Connla: Tch. Don't insult us! 

The stubborn and hot-headed male charged in again at full-speed. 

Jeanne: Reckless as always, Connla! 

Connla: Shut it! I won't let Cao Cao down! Night Reflection! 

Suddenly, all shadows in the area became sharp points and attacked 17 and 18. 

17: Hey. He can control shadows. 

18: Hey. I realized dumbass. 

17: Hey. No need to be mean.

18: Hey. Just fight. 

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Sairoarg: Issei Hyoudou! Fight with me! 

Issei: Watch where you're throwing that axe, dumbass! 

Sairoarg: Just getting your attention... 

Issei: You've got it now. 

Grayfia: Do you need assistance? 

Issei: No. I've got this one. 

Issei and Sairoarg approached each other and stood face-to-face, trying to figure the other one out. 

Issei: His energy is so calm! Am I feeling fear?

Sairoarg: What an amazing amount of energy that's coming from him! 

Issei drew the Ascalon from his Boosted Gear as Sairoarg drew his axe. 

Sairoarg: Ready? 

Issei: Are you? 

Sairoarg: I like your spunk. 

Sairoarg swung his great axe at Issei who side-stepped the attack and made his own push by lunging at Sairoarg with the Ascalon blade. 

He swung his axe upwards, disrupting the flow of Issei's attack. 

With his free hand, he punched Issei in the stomach, sending him flying backward into the rest of his team. 

Irina: Issei! Are you okay?! 

Issei: I'll be fine... Just stay back... He's mine. 

Sairoarg: So you're still standing. You're tougher than you look. 

Issei: Yeah. You're going to have to punch harder than that to take me down... I've fought with a Super Saiyan 4! Well... Kind of... 

Sairoarg: Kind of? 

Issei: Body takeover. I'll tell you about it later. 

Sairoarg: I'm looking forward to it. Shall we continue? 

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Akeno: He's up against Bael. 

Rias: I'm worried. 

Koneko: You should be. His strength is second to none. 

Rias: If the rumors are true, he would be at the same level as (y/n). 

Akeno: If that's true, then Issei might not fare all too well... 

Rias: Please... Be careful, Issei...

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Sairoarg and Issei clashed blades as metal on metal screeched throughout the stadium. 

Sairoarg: No Balance Breaker?

Issei: Not yet! 

Sairoarg: You're going to need it! 

He summoned his strength and swung his axe, which Issei barely managed to duck under. 

The force of the swing was so great that it created a wind effect that destroyed some huge rocks behind him. 

Sairoarg: Hmm... Not enough Touki... 

Issei: What? 

Sairoarg: Touki. Life Force. I can control my Life Force so that I can increase my power. 

Issei: You're not the only one with that trick... BOOST!

Sairoarg noticed the difference in energies after boosting. 

Sairoarg: Heh... This is turning out to be a great fight... 

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Sirsechs: So the Lion King faces off against the Red Dragon Emperor. 

Azazel: That Longinus that Sairoarg has, The Regulus Nemea, paired with his extreme strength and stamina makes for one overwhelming opponent. He's no pushover, that's for sure! 

Ajuka: Let us not forget about Issei Hyoudou. He has an impressive track record against many of Hell's strongest foes. 

Shiva: It seems that the two will put up quite the spectacle. 

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(y/n): Hey. Looks like that Sairoarg guy can control Ki... Or Touki as he puts it. 

Frieza: Don't talk to me. Just focus on fighting. 

(y/n): Don't be so cold, Emperor of the Universe. He just might be the guy to take you down. 

Frieza: You have no sense of humor, Son (y/n). He falls to the same weakness as you do. 

(y/n): And that would be? 

Frieza: He's a complete battle maniac. 

(y/n): True. 

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Sairoarg advanced once again, but this time, he punched the ground, causing a large earthquake that shook Issei off his feet. 

When he finally regained his balance, Sairoarg was already in front of him, who then delivered a massive punch to Issei's gut again. However, instead of letting him fly away, Sairoarg threw his axe down and grabbed one of Issei's arms, drawing him closer for another hard blow to the face. 

Issei: Damn... You're strong... 

Issei's face was in the dirt as he stood up and spit out the tooth that Sairaorg had knocked out of place. Issei wiped the blood off of his mouth as he tasted the flavor of blood in his mouth. 

He withdrew the Ascalon and got into a fighting stance. 

Sairaorg: Hand-to-hand it is then... 

Sairoarg made the first move as he charged head-on into Issei. 

However, Issei instantly activated his Balance Breaker, which caught Sairoarg off-guard and made him strike a fist with the iron armor. 

This gave Issei ample time to land a numerous amount of punches on Sairoarg's body, all the while boosting his energy. 

Issei: It's time I returned the favor. 

Issei kicked Sairoarg away as, almost poetically, blood spilled from Sairoarg's mouth as he spits out a tooth of his own. 

Sairoarg: Heh. Keep it coming. 

Issei: As you wish. 

Sairoarg picked up his axe again as Issei drew the Ascalon from his Boosted Gear.

The two charged each other once again, clashing blades and exchanging blows with one another. 

Both tried to get the advantage with the other, a moment ahead, then behind in the next. 

Every blow that they traded and every clash of their blades caused the whole stage to rumble and shake as if the entire fighting arena would split open from under them. 

Sairoarg: Your Scale Mail is nothing to laugh at!

Issei: That strength of your is top tier!

Sairoarg: I'm getting more and more excited! I boost my Touki and you match it by boosting your battle power. When I'm like this, we seem to be equals. 

Issei: I feel just the same... My heart is pounding while fighting you, but I'm having lots of fun. You are quite the opponent.

Sairoarg: HYAH! 

Sairoarg charged Issei again, axe in hand and ready to end the fight. 

Issei: Dragon Shot! 

Issei's red attack, increased by the power of his Balance Breaker, ripped through the air at lightning speed. 

Sairoarg was just barely able to dodge it as it burned right through his shoulder. 

Issei: There it is! He has no ranged attacks! He always has to charge me head-on in order to attack! 

Sairoarg: Damn, that hurt! 

Issei: C'mon. Charge me again, but the result will always be the same... This fight has already been decided! 

Sairoarg: So... That's your plan? Taking me down with ranged attacks because I can only get up close to you with my axe? Nice plan, but... 

Sairoarg appeared behind Issei, who turned around to try and attack him, but it was too late. 

Sairoarg unleashed a barrage of attacks on Issei's body which made him fall to the ground. 

Sairoarg: Strength isn't my only power. 

Issei: So... fast... 

Sairoarg: You put up a good fight, Issei Hyoudou. I had an amazing time, but this fight is over. 

Sairoarg reached to grab Issei, but he then felt a sharp pain in his stomach.

He looked down to see the Ascalon in his stomach. 

Sairoarg: Urk! 

Issei: You think I didn't know about your speed? I had Rias tell me everything about you. 

Sairoarg: W-What?! 

Issei: Don't worry. You won't die from that. I hear you have extraordinary durability. 

Issei pulled the blade out of Sairoarg's stomach as blood began to spill out. 

Sairoarg: But how... How did you survive my attacks? 

Issei: You may be strong... But I've survived blows from a Full-Powered Super Saiyan 4!!! 

Sairoarg fell to his hands and knees in defeat. 

Issei extended a hand and prepared to blase Sairoarg right off the stage.

Issei: I hope we can fight again. 

Sairoarg began to stand, blood still spilling from his wound. 

Sairoarg: I'm... not finished... yet... 

He stood up straight and looked Issei in the eyes with a glare that would frighten just about anyone. 

Sairoarg: BALANCE BREAKER!!!! 

A golden light emanated from Sairoarg's body and took the shape of a pillar as it reached upwards into the World of Void. 

Issei: W-What is this?! The whole fighting stage is shaking! 

When the light faded, Sairoarg had a suit of armor similar to the Scale Mail, but completely golden. The shape of a golden, majestic lion's head was visible on the breastplate and his hair turned golden and flowed down his body. 

Sairoarg: Regulus Ray Leather Rex... My Balance Breaker. 

Issei: I- I can't believe it! A Balance Breaker! His power has increased exponentially! 

Sairoarg began to walk towards Issei, axe in hand. 

Sairoarg: I can't lose... I won't lose! I still have Devils that I can save! 

He rushed forwards and struck Issei so hard that he doubled over in pain. Blood leaked from his helmet as he felt the full-force of Sairoarg's Balance Breaker. 

Sairoarg then used his axe to slash Issei in the chest. The Scale Mail took the majority of the damage, but it shattered into pieces as Issei fell to the ground. 

He began to walk away from Issei, stopping only once to speak. 

Sairoarg: I can't lose. Not until I create an underworld where any Devil, no matter the background, can make their dreams come true. 

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"Wake up. You still have to fight."

"Let me sleep just a little bit more, damn it."

"No. This is where it all matters. This isn't just a clash of power anymore. He fights for all Devils. Who do you fight for?"

"For them. For Her."

"Then fight."

"Ok. Let's fight together, Ddraig."

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Mega *O O F* for Issei. 

Next Time on Highschool DxD: Legends: 

"Hey! Issei, here! It's time for Ddraig and I to fight as together! All right, lend me your power, Old Friend! Let's beat Sairoarg together and show him what we're fighting for! 

Chapter 41: Issei's Transformation! Dragon Aura Unleashed!

Don't miss it!"

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