The black colossal city loomed across the sky. From afar, its buildings stood in orderly rows, yet not a single soul could be seen within.
This lifeless city, steeped in the weight of endless ages, hung high above, pressing down on everyone below until even breathing felt suffocating.
Ryuya felt the power surging through his body. At this moment, he was simultaneously under the effects of [Stasis] and [Amplification], and the boost granted by the King's Sword had risen once again, reaching an astonishing fifteenfold increase!
A flash of killing intent gleamed in his eyes.
Without warning, Ryuya's figure vanished—
And in the next instant, he appeared right before Kokabiel!
The King's Sword came crashing down in fury, carrying an overwhelming surge of demonic power that made everyone's hearts tremble.
The force of this single strike had already surpassed the level of a High-Class Devil!
Rias and the others were overjoyed. They had never imagined Ryuya's strength could reach such heights!
For the first time, Kokabiel became serious. He flapped his fallen angel wings with full force, the feathers rising like divine blades to block the King's Sword.
Divine power and demonic power collided violently!
Aside from Ryuya and Kokabiel, who stood at the center of the clash, everyone else was blown away by the immense shockwave.
Ryuya didn't stop. The moment his first strike failed, he launched into a relentless barrage, his attacks pouring down like a storm.
Kokabiel grew increasingly irritated, forced to defend against the endless assault.
He had never expected that this brat could raise his strength to such a terrifying level!
Even more bizarre—
Ryuya wasn't defending at all. He was attacking him recklessly, without any regard for protection!
Did he think Kokabiel was some kind of punching bag?!
This realization sent Kokabiel into a furious rage.
Finally, he snapped. Ignoring the attacks raining down on him, he decided to strike back no matter the cost!
And he went straight for a killing blow.
The sword of light slashed fiercely across Ryuya's neck!
But what happened next completely shattered his expectations.
Ryuya took the attack head-on with his bare body. The neck that should have been severed in an instant… stopped the blade entirely.
Not even a scratch!
What the hell was this?!
Kokabiel had participated in countless wars, but this was the first time he had seen such an absurd ability.
A dignified fallen angel executive, unleashing a full-powered strike, couldn't even break the skin of his opponent… who would believe that?!
But the price of taking that blow—
Ryuya's sword struck Kokabiel's shoulder, nearly severing his arm in a single slash!
Endless Twilight Citadel had fully activated.
At this moment, Ryuya was utterly unreasonable.
His state was [Stasis]. He was locked in this condition, eternally unchanging, immune to all damage. Of course, any injuries he had already sustained would not heal either.
With no need for defense, Ryuya unleashed pure, unrestrained offense.
As long as Endless Twilight Citadel lasted, all he had to do was attack relentlessly.
With his increased demonic power, he could now maintain this state for fifteen minutes.
This was the most critical window!
Ryuya soared into the sky, clashing with Kokabiel midair.
Their bodies turned into streaks of light, trailing long tails of energy as they exchanged blows at incredible speed.
Ryuya pressed forward with relentless aggression, while Kokabiel's attacks proved completely ineffective, leaving him no choice but to defend continuously.
This battle—
Was utterly suffocating for Kokabiel!
"Damn it… what kind of ridiculous ability is this?!"
Spreading his arms, divine power surged wildly, transforming into a massive tidal wave of energy that rushed toward Ryuya, attempting to halt his advance.
But it was all futile.
Ryuya ignored it entirely, charging straight through with his body, bursting out of the wave—
And slashing down with the King's Sword!
Slash!
Two of Kokabiel's black wings were severed instantly!
"AAARGH!! Damn it— you actually cut off my wings?!"
"What's there to be proud of? You're just a bird with black wings," Ryuya replied coldly, his sword striking again and again without mercy.
Kokabiel was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
At this point—
Ryuya's strength had actually surpassed Kokabiel's.
He was completely overwhelming this fallen angel!
Seeing this, Rias, Akeno, and the others were left utterly stunned…
They knew Ryuya would become powerful after activating his Balance Breaker, but they never imagined it would be to this extent.
"Quick, stop the magic circle!"
Rias snapped out of it and immediately called out to Akeno and the others.
With Ryuya holding Kokabiel at bay, the enemy had no time to interfere. This was the perfect chance to dismantle the magic circle!
Meanwhile, Ryuya felt the rapid drain of his demonic power and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
The consumption rate was still too fast.
Even with Ascension and the amplification from the King's Sword, it was difficult to sustain.
Could he truly defeat this guy within the time limit…?
If not, things would become troublesome.
Without Endless Twilight Citadel, Ryuya was merely a Mid-Class Devil. Even though he could display power comparable to a High-Class Devil, he was still far inferior to Kokabiel.
This had to end quickly.
Ryuya's thoughts sharpened, and his attacks grew even faster.
Being suppressed by someone he had originally looked down on filled Kokabiel with humiliation and rage.
"Don't get cocky, you damn insect! That state of yours can't last long, can it? Let's see how long you can keep it up!"
As a being who had existed for ages, Kokabiel's insight was sharp. He quickly identified Ryuya's weakness.
He was certain Ryuya couldn't maintain this invincible state forever.
And when it ended—
That would be when he unleashed his fury.
Ryuya, however, merely snorted coldly.
"Annoying."
The King's Sword unleashed countless sword shadows. With his overwhelming offense and superior strength, Ryuya quickly dismantled Kokabiel's defensive wings.
The ten-winged fallen angel was practically stripped bare!
Boom!!
Seizing an opening, Ryuya kicked Kokabiel square in the face, sending him staggering.
Kokabiel nearly lost his mind with rage.
When had he ever suffered such humiliation?!
BOOOOM!!!
An unimaginable surge of divine power erupted as Kokabiel, driven beyond fury, unleashed a supreme holy technique!
"—Seraph's Judgment!"
He roared. Though he was far from possessing the power of a true Seraph, the name alone was intimidating.
And it was no empty threat.
This was an extremely destructive super-level holy technique. If successfully cast, its power would be catastrophic.
Rias and the others' expressions changed drastically.
There was no doubt—
Kokabiel had the power to destroy an entire city. If this technique was unleashed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Its destructive force would be no less than the magic circle itself!
But Ryuya remained calm, his gaze turning cold.
"Impatient… do you think I'm just standing here doing nothing?"
He raised his sword and struck.
At the same time, he activated the Aegiron.
The overwhelming sword force, combined with the sealing effect, instantly caused Kokabiel's holy technique to collapse before it could even take form.
Trying to cast such a massive, easily interruptible technique right in front of him—
Did he really think Ryuya was stupid enough not to stop it?
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