Chapter 90 R-18+

"Damn you" Kokabiel cursed trying to move away but even he was too late.

"DIVIDE x 2"

As Divine Dividing reigned down Kokabiel's power was cut in half twice seriously weakening him, "How do you like my sacred gear Koky. Thank you for teaching me how to fight back in the day also." Valerie smiled.

"Cheeky brat. That gear of yours makes you annoying, but it doesn't change much." Kokabiel grunted.

"Ahh but it does." Issei smiled as he stood side by side with Valerie.

"Her gear drains your power and I'm guessing her Balance Breaker means she can constantly do it like I can with my boosts. We may not be equals but enough drains and we are and that's what we're counting on." Issei smiled.

"That's right Koky." Valerie smiled.

Kokabiel growled because he knew this was going to get ugly. "In that case" Kokabiel vanished in a burst of speed.

"Get ready Valerie" Issei warned.

"I got it" Valerie replied but Kokabiel appeared behind her with a spear primed.

"Take this!" Kokabiel growled nailing her with a holy spear in the back before she could even consider dodging.

"Shit!" Valerie cursed.

"Valerie!" Issei shouted with worry. Valerie's devil heritage meant that a holy spear would be a problem.

"One down!" Kokabiel smiled as Valerie fell to the ground but to the shock of Issei and Kokabiel, Valerie seemed to poof out of existence.

"Or not" another Valerie smiled from behind the stunned Kokabiel.

"What!"

"Thank god for Dragonic Clones. Now it's payback time." Valerie smiled.

"DIVIDE x 5"

The gear struck again and Kokabiel's power was dropped again.

"Well that was a surprise" Issei said with relief.

"Yeah. Watching you use clones inspired me to start using them myself. I'm glad I did too or I'd be in trouble" Valerie said happily through her armor.

"Yep and now Kokabiel is much weaker." Issei smiled.

"Yeah but weaker doesn't mean weak. Even as he is, we'd still have a tough time beating him one on one." Valerie smiled.

As for Kokabiel himself he was panting with exhaustion after being drained like that.

It had been a while since he was pushed this far and it was taking it's toll, "You dragons have become powerful. I knew Valerie was talented but I never imagined the Red Dragon would be this good." Kokabiel smiled.

"To be fair, I haven't done much in this fight." Issei admitted.

"Yes but to keep up with us is special. You must've trained long and hard to get that Balance Breaker at such a young age without any formal training." Kokabiel admitted.

"I had some formal training but that's fine. So are you going to give up?" Issei asked hopefully.

"Oh come on do you honestly think?" Valerie started to say before Kokabiel shocked them.

"You know what… I think I will." Kokabiel smiled.

"Huh?" Valerie said in disbelief.

"If I did much more, I think Azazel over here would be angry at me." Kokabiel smiled turning towards the entrance of the theatre.

To the shock of both teens Azazel walked out with a smile on his face, "Now why'd you go and ruin things. I was enjoying the battle."

"Yes you were at least until I nearly killed Valerie. I may be eager for a battle but I'm not stupid enough to test your patience." Kokabiel smiled having noticed his friend's killer intent when the spear struck.

Issei and Valerie were both stunned by this but Issei spoke up, "So wait… why are you here Zaz?" Issei asked in confusion

"Short version is that just like you guys I knew where Kokabiel was but couldn't step in for annoying reasons. When I realized you went to challenge him, I snuck in myself. I hid and watched to see how you'd do and I was going to step in if Kokabiel got super serious. We need you guys for the future events and that means you dying would be bad."

"Future events?" Valerie wondered.

"I'll explain more down the road, but I believe it's time for both of you to go home. There's a lot of explaining to do after the events that went down tonight."

"Fine but you're telling me what you mean once I get some actual sleep. It's stupidly late thanks to a certain dragon" Valerie frowned before dispelling her balance breaker.

"Alright" Azazel chuckled.

"I guess I have some girls to talk to as well." Issei smiled bitterly.

The battle ended there and then but it was an experience that both Dragon Emperor's would never forget.

(Scene Skip)

Issei and Valerie walked out of the barrier and were quickly noticed by the group in front of them.

"They're back" Le Fay shouted and in moments the barrier was gone and everyone ran towards the pair.

"Lady Valerie are you alright." Le Fay said nervously for her master.

"Yeah I'm fine. Now go home and get some rest." Valerie smiled.

"Right" Le Fay replied before leaving via a magic circle.

"I'm gonna get going also. There's a lot of questions to be answered." Valerie smiled before vanishing via a magic circle leaving Issei with the Sitri peerage.

"Sorry about all this. I really wanted to keep it a secret." Issei said bashfully but to the surprise of everyone he was slapped in the face by Momo.

"You idiot! I know you care about Irina, but you could've been killed fighting him alone." Momo said angrily as a rush of emotions appeared on her face.

"I know Momo, and I'm sorry." Issei replied by wrapping his arms around the bishop knowing that he deserved the slap.

"Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!" Momo cried pushing away slightly in order to pound his chest.

"Let it all out Momo." Issei smiled. He knew she would be upset and he couldn't blame her. It lasted a few more minutes before Momo finally stopped and they simply held each other for a little longer.

"Umm have you guys forgotten we're here." Reya said with a slight blush.

"Nope but Momo needed to let it all out." Issei smiled.

"Well on that note how about we all get going and agree to meet up Saturday night at the ORC and Issei don't keep us waiting too long." Sona smirked to issei's surprise.

"Alright I won't." Issei replied with a smile before vanishing himself via his magic circle.

Sona could've insisted they meet earlier and Issei cancel his dates but Sona clearly wasn't doing that which he appreciated.