Chapter 113: Beyond Ultimate-Class Devil, Betrayal of Vali!

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Just when it seemed like the three factions were finally on the verge of signing a peace treaty, the Khaos Brigade emerged, throwing a wrench into the works.

They had effortlessly brought forth a force no weaker than the devils and even swayed the Old Satan Faction to their side.

There was never a moment of peace.

Badr himself longed for a tranquil life.

Wasn't it better to peacefully enjoy an eternity of existence? He wasn't a battle-crazed maniac like Kokabiel.

It seemed he was being forced to move forward.

If he didn't grow stronger, the blissful, endlessly decadent life he shared with Rias, Akeno, and the others would be nothing but a fleeting illusion, easily shattered by some powerful enemy emerging from the shadows.

If that was the case, then he would become stronger than everyone else...

So strong that no one would dare to provoke him, so strong that he would be invincible, striking fear into the hearts of his enemies. Then, and only then, would true peace arrive.

Badr charged towards the magicians, his King Sword and Shield resonating with his resolve, their aura sharpening.

They were Sacred Gears born for protection, but they also responded to their wielder's will. As Sacred Gears with their own consciousness, they understood that sometimes, a bloody path of carnage was necessary to pave the way for a peaceful future.

Even the true "King of Benevolence" wasn't a ruler who only knew compassion!

Sona Sitri and the others stared wide-eyed at Badr as he plunged into the enemy ranks, their faces etched with astonishment.

His Sacred Gear resonating...

Badr's aura fluctuated wildly.

"What's happening to him...?"

"It seems he's resonating with his Sacred Gears!" Rias exclaimed in alarm.

She had known that Badr's demonic power had reached the peak of a mid-class devil. He had recently acquired holy power, and his demonic power Enhancement, along with the price collection from his contracts, had never ceased. A Progress could happen at any moment.

Now, he had inadvertently triggered a new resonance with his Sacred Gears, leading to an imminent Progress.

But of all places, it had to happen on such a dangerous battlefield...

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The unique fluctuations caused by the Sacred Gear resonance drew the attention of many.

Among them, the most intrigued was Vali Lucifer, the White Dragon Emperor, who had remained inactive until now.

He stared in Badr's direction, a flicker of excitement in his eyes.

For some reason, he had a feeling that once Badr reached the level of a high-class devil, his power would become terrifying!

And such a powerful individual was precisely what he had been hoping for!

"Tch, stealing the spotlight, huh?"

Azazel chuckled, turning his gaze towards Katarea Leviathan.

"Well then, let's get started too. How exciting."

"Don't underestimate me! Very well, I'll bury you here today! By eliminating you, the Governor General of the Fallen Angels, I'll take the first step towards creating a new world!"

Katarea retorted, but she dared not be careless.

She pulled out an object that resembled a snake's tail and swallowed it!

Her demonic power surged dramatically, exceeding her previous levels in an instant!

Azazel smirked at her transformation.

"Come at me then. Sirzechs, Michael, you're not allowed to interfere!"

He unfurled his six pairs of jet-black wings. This was the power of the Governor General of the Fallen Angels, the legendary Fallen Angel with twelve wings!

The two clashed with devastating force, their terrifying demonic and holy powers colliding, creating a vacuum where they fought. No one dared to approach.

Badr paid no attention to their battle. He was immersed in the resonance with his Sacred Gears. Unlike his previous forced resonance training, his consciousness now seemed to merge seamlessly with the Sacred Gears, a feeling of complete freedom washing over him.

But his physical manifestation was astonishing!

His demonic power boiled violently. Even a casual swing of his sword sent shivers down the spines of high-class devils like Rias and the others.

Grayfia Lucifuge, despite being focused on analyzing the apocalypse magic, couldn't help but glance at Badr.

It seemed something was about to awaken within this young man...

"Azazel, please try to finish quickly. It seems my little sister's precious pawn is having some trouble."

Sirzechs said with a smile. Even as he withstood the onslaught of the apocalypse magic, he remained composed.

"Tch, I know. Let's finish this guy quickly and make the pact," Azazel replied, pulling out a short sword-like Sacred Gear.

The Sacred Gear transformed rapidly, becoming a sphere that emitted a black light.

A sense of danger permeated the air, and Katarea's face paled.

"No way... Azazel, are Y...?"

As if to answer her astonishment, Azazel's voice boomed.

"--Balance Breaker! Down Fall Dragon Spear!"

After a blinding flash, Azazel's original form vanished, replaced by a figure clad in golden full-body armor.

Whoosh!

Twelve black wings unfurled behind him, scattering black feathers.

"Huh? That form is interesting. Fighting you must be fun!"

Vali burst into laughter. He had witnessed so many intriguing things today. "As expected, this kind of spectacle is the best."

Irina Shidou, a member of the Angels' faction, frowned. What did he mean? He sounded like Kokabiel, that war maniac.

But Vali fell silent after his outburst, merely observing Azazel's armor with interest, occasionally glancing at Badr's situation with an expectant look in his eyes.

The pressure now shifted to Katarea.

Facing Azazel, who had achieved Balance Breaker without a Sacred Gear, she felt panic rising within her, but she forced herself to remain calm.

"Azazel! You possess such immense power, yet you still resort to this!"

"It's just sealing one of the Five Dragon Kings Merged into an artificial Sacred Gear. Katarea, you, who joined the [Ophis] for power, have no right to judge me."

With a swoosh, a long-handled light axe materialized in Azazel's hand. He beckoned Katarea with a crooked finger. "Enough talk. Come at me."

"Aghhh!!"

Katarea roared, her body engulfed in a monstrous demonic aura. She charged towards Azazel like a bolt of lightning!

But in the next instant, Azazel swung his light axe, not only severing Katarea's attack but also inflicting a fatal wound upon her!

A single, devastating blow. Such an injury was irreparable, even for a being of Maou-class!

Behind her, the shockwave from Azazel's attack ripped through the ground, extending far into the distance, threatening to cleave the entire dimension in two.

The Governor General of the Fallen Angels in this state was truly terrifying. It could be said that he had defeated Katarea in an instant.

"You want to kill me... I won't die in vain!"

Katarea's arm transformed into a tentacle-like appendage, wrapping around Azazel's left arm.

"A self-destructing technique?"

Azazel chuckled. "Trying to drag me down with you? You're overestimating yourself."

He swung his axe repeatedly, but the tentacles remained unsevered.

"Hahahaha... these are tentacles formed by absorbing your life force! You can't cut them! If I die, you won't survive either!"

"Tch."

Azazel didn't even flinch. He swiftly severed his own left arm.

"It's just an arm. Consider it a gift."

"!!"

Thud!

Azazel struck again, this time extinguishing Katarea's life force completely.

Her body turned to ashes, scattering in the wind.

"That's done."

Azazel deactivated his Balance Breaker and stored the artificial Sacred Gear, paying no mind to his severed arm.

But in the next moment, a flash of light heralded the arrival of a figure behind him.

The unsuspecting Governor General of the Fallen Angels was slammed into the ground by a tremendous force.

"Cough, cough... These old bones can't take this kind of abuse anymore," Azazel groaned as he crawled out of the crater, a wry smile on his face.

Everyone present was stunned.

"Vali, you're the traitor?"

Azazel looked at Vali, the White Dragon Emperor, who had activated his Balance Breaker, his gaze filled with complex emotions.

"You betrayed me?"

"Sorry, but I find the Khaos Brigade more entertaining," Vali replied nonchalantly.

"Heh, that's just like you. But if you continue down this path, you'll end up dead."

Azazel continued, seemingly unconcerned. "So, what are you planning to do? I'm down to one arm, but I can still fight you."

"Don't bother. I have a more interesting opponent now," Vali said, a hint of amusement in his voice.

Following his gaze, everyone turned their heads, their expressions shifting.

The battle on Badr's side had ended at some point.

The black-haired youth stood still, his eyes closed, his silver sword pointed towards the ground. Around him lay numerous corpses, each killed with a single strike...

He stood calmly amidst a sea of blood and bodies.

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Badr's aura had intensified significantly.

He was on the verge of breaking through his bottleneck and becoming a true high-class devil.

Rias and the others watched with worry. They had witnessed his transformation. From the moment his Sacred Gears began to resonate, Badr's power had been steadily increasing, reaching a level that astonished even them.

"And this is before he's even Progressed..."

Sona Sitri's expression was grave. Badr's state was beyond their comprehension.

In the sky, Grayfia had finally deciphered the apocalypse magic circle. With the enemy's resistance weakening, she successfully halted the activation of the magic circle.

Technically, the crisis had passed, but Vali's betrayal and Badr's transformation had captured everyone's attention.

"It's about to begin..."

Sirzechs murmured, sensing a change in Badr's state.

Everyone focused their attention, feeling Badr's aura surge seemingly without limit.

The sheer power of this fluctuation hinted that he was already surpassing the level of an Ultimate-Class Devil!

Super Devil...

Vali's eyes gleamed brightly.

Yes, only an opponent of this caliber was worthy of facing his [Juggernaut Drive]! 

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