Chapter [42]

Issei, feeling the weight of the Boosted Gear on his arm, focused on transferring the power to his injured comrades. Kiba and Akeno, battling the overwhelming force of Cerberus, yearned for an energy boost.

Rias, with determined eyes, channeled the magic of destruction. She knew that, to face Cerberus, she needed extraordinary power. Issei, by her side, began transferring a significant portion of the accumulated power in his Boosted Gear.

However, Riser, observing the scene, couldn't allow this to happen. Releasing his Haoshoku Haki, he directed it specifically at Issei, disrupting his concentration. Issei, suddenly weakened, failed in the power transfer.

Rias, with the prepared attack, unleashed the magic of destruction towards Cerberus. However, without Issei's power boost, the attack didn't have the expected effect. Cerberus, now free from the impending blow, counterattacked fiercely.

Cerberus, with unleashed fury, counterattacked with ferocity, its three heads roaring as it advanced on the members of the Occult Research Club.

Koneko, after the impact of the counterattack, fell unconscious, her small body being thrown away by the force of the attack. Concern reflected in the eyes of the others, but there was no time for lamentation.

Kiba, wounded from the previous attacks, struggled to stay on his feet. Cerberus's blow had hit him with force, leaving him in an even more vulnerable condition.

Issei, equally hurt, felt the pain pulsating throughout his body. His efforts to protect his friends seemed insufficient against Cerberus's fury.

Akeno and Rias, despite being in better condition, faced a significant challenge. The power imbalance after the counterattack put them in a difficult situation.

Kokabiel, watching the scene with disdain, laughed aloud. "You're truly weak. I thought Kuoh's devils would be a more interesting challenge."

Rias, facing the challenge before her with determined eyes, maintained a firm posture. "Do not underestimate the determination of devils. We won't be defeated so easily."

Kokabiel, ignoring Rias's response, turned to her with a sadistic smile. "Should I kill you first, Gremory? It would be a great start."

In this tense moment, a familiar voice echoed through the battlefield. "I won't allow that to happen."

All turned their eyes to the voice, surprised to see a man appearing, emanating a powerful aura.

Everyone was surprised when Riser appeared on the battlefield. Rias exclaimed, "Riser!"

Unbeknownst to anyone, Riser mentally communicated with Erza, instructing her to bring Xenovia to the battlefield.

Kokabiel, with a defiant look, questioned, "Who are you, Devil?"

Riser smiled confidently. "I am Riser Phenex."

Erza appeared in a magic circle with Xenovia, ready to join the battle.

Kokabiel, with a cold smile, commented, "Riser Phenex? You are just a small obstacle. Cerberus, kill him."

The colossal beast, now with its three heads turned towards Riser, advanced with fury. Riser, maintaining his smile.

Determined to turn the tide, Riser unsheathed the Chaos Blades using his agility. Skillfully evading Cerberus's attack, he felt the fury of the three heads passing close to him. With a quick movement, he soared, flying over the colossal beast.

With millimeter precision, Riser spun the Chaos Blades and delivered a precise blow, cutting off one of Cerberus's heads. The severed head fell, emitting a furious roar as the colossal creature's body trembled.

"Good thing it's not a hydra," Riser murmured to himself, smiling ironically. He knew facing a hydra would be a completely different story, with heads regenerating.

While Riser stood out in the confrontation, the wounded members of the Occult Research Club, watching the scene, felt a glimmer of hope. Riser was showcasing his exceptional ability, and the battle was taking a new turn.

Rias, witnessing Riser casually severing Cerberus's head, felt a wave of astonishment. Her internal thoughts echoed with surprise and, at the same time, a hint of perplexity. "How did he do that so easily? Even I, with my power of destruction, couldn't cause so much damage. Has Riser been holding back this ability all this time?"

Kokabiel, irritated by Riser's audacity, shouted: "Cerberus, this is unacceptable! Crush him now!"

Cerberus, even wounded, attacked with more ferocity.

Riser, uninterested in the battle, mentally communicated his instructions to Erza. "Defeat Cerberus."

Erza, facing the imminent threat, approached Xenovia. "Xenovia, want to fight together against Cerberus?

Xenovia, wielding her Durandal sword, replied with determination. "Of course, Erza. Let's show them what we are capable of."

Riser advanced towards Kokabiel with determination, cutting through the wind as he flew at high speed. His eyes reflected the confidence emanating from his being.

Kokabiel, irritated by Riser's audacity, focused his power, creating a shining spear of light. With a swift gesture, he launched the spear towards Phenex, aiming to stop him mid-flight.

Riser, agile as ever, reacted quickly, unsheathing the Chaos Blades. With a precise movement, he cut the light spear in half, dispersing its brilliant fragments across the battlefield.

Erza, facing the challenge of Cerberus, invoked her Requip magic, donning a dazzling armor emanating an intense cold. Icy magic surrounded her as her eyes reflected determination.

Simultaneously, Xenovia, observing Erza's transformation, was amazed at the manifestation of ice power. The Durandal sword, held firmly, now seemed to resonate with Erza's new aura.

Erza, now clad in ice, approached Cerberus with confidence. "Time to freeze this monster's fury."

Xenovia, still processing Erza's newly revealed power, responded with admiration. "Incredible, Erza. This armor is impressive. Let's take advantage of this and defeat Cerberus together."

Erza cast a spell that encased Cerberus's paws in a layer of solid ice. The monstrous beast, now with its limbs frozen, struggled to break free from the icy grip.

Cerberus, trapped on the frozen ground, growled in desperation as it futilely tried to break free. Akeno, next to Rias, seized the opportunity to lighten the tense atmosphere.

"It's cold, isn't it, Rias?" commented Akeno, noting the chill emanating from the frozen area.

Rias, attentively observing the battle, nodded in agreement. "Yes, Akeno, Erza's ice really created a frigid environment."

Akeno continued, shifting her gaze to Riser. "Not only is Riser amazing, but his Peerage is also formidable. They're turning the tide."

Rias, noticing Akeno's admiring gaze towards Riser, felt a twinge of curiosity. It was a look that

Akeno rarely showed to anyone. "You seem to admire Riser quite a bit, Akeno."

Akeno, surprised to be observed, smiled faintly. "Well, he's demonstrating exceptional power, and I appreciate that. Plus, his Peerage is impressive."

Meanwhile, Xenovia, seizing the opportunity provided by Cerberus's frozen paws, swiftly advanced. Her Durandal sword gleamed intensely as she cut off the frozen limbs of the creature.

Erza, witnessing the opening created by Xenovia, delivered a final blow to the back of Cerberus, lying on the frozen ground. The final impact shattered the ice around the beast into thousands of pieces.

Cerberus, now completely frozen and defeated, remained motionless. Silence settled in the area, broken only by the cracking of the dissipating ice.

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