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Chapter 111 - 109: Shattered Hope · Oct 23, 2026

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101 Chapter 101 - 99: Enemy Attack 2026-10-23
102 Chapter 102 - 100: Encounter with Ruin 2026-10-23
103 Chapter 103 - 101: Overwhelming Power 2026-10-23
104 Chapter 104 - 102: The Hero Party’s True Strength!! 2026-10-23
105 Chapter 105 - 103: Nina’s Trap!? 2026-10-23
106 Chapter 106 - 104: Seeking a Breakthrough 2026-10-23
107 Chapter 107 - 105: A Master and Disciple Reunited!! 2026-10-23
108 Chapter 108 - 106: Doing What I Can Now 2026-10-23
109 Chapter 109 - 107: Second Coming 2026-10-23
110 Chapter 110 - 108: Forbidden Power 2026-10-23
111 Chapter 111 - 109: Shattered Hope 2026-10-23
112 Chapter 112 - 110: The Hour of Dialogue 2026-10-23
113 Chapter 113 - 111: The End of Destruction 2026-10-23
114 Chapter 114 - 112: See You Again!! 2026-10-23
115 Chapter 115 - 113: New Days 2026-10-23
116 Chapter 116 - 114: Operation Phoenix Revival!! 2026-10-23
117 Chapter 117: Side Story: Operation Phoenix Revival!! (Part 2) 2026-10-23
118 Chapter 118: Side Story: Operation Phoenix Revival!! (Part 3) 2026-10-23
119 Chapter 119 - 115: Right Before the School Trip! 2026-10-23
120 Chapter 120 - 116: "I’m Off!" 2026-10-23
121 Chapter 121 - 117: Sightseeing and an Ambush! 2026-10-23
122 Chapter 122 - 118: Let’s Enjoy for Now!! 2026-10-23
123 Chapter 123 - 119: The Princess’s Feelings 2026-10-23
124 Chapter 124 - 120: Siblings and Lovers 2026-10-23
125 Chapter 125 - 121: Let’s Go to Arashiyama!! 2026-10-23
126 Chapter 126 - 122: The Hero Faction Appears! 2026-10-23
127 Chapter 127 - 123: Declaration of War 2026-10-23
128 Chapter 128 - 124: Strategy Meeting and Confession!? 2026-10-23
129 Chapter 129 - 125: War with the Hero Faction Begins!! 2026-10-23
130 Chapter 130 - 126: Storming Nijo Castle!! 2026-10-23
131 Chapter 131 - 127: Newcomer 2026-10-23
132 Chapter 132 - 128: Fierce Battle with the Hero Faction 2026-10-23
133 Chapter 133 - 129: The Strength of Heroes 2026-10-23
134 Chapter 134 - 130: Resolution 2026-10-23
135 Chapter 135 - 131: The Battle Continues!? 2026-10-23
136 Chapter 136 - 132: Issei’s Transformation!? 2026-10-23
137 Chapter 137 - 133: A Relatively Peaceful Day 2026-10-23
138 Chapter 138 - 134: Hero Show and an Intense Mother! 2026-10-23
139 Chapter 139 - 135: School Festival Preparations!! 2026-10-23
140 Chapter 140 - 136: Sairaorg’s Past 2026-10-23
141 Chapter 141 - 137: Press Conference Time!! 2026-10-23
142 Chapter 142 - 138: Toward the Game! 2026-10-23
143 Chapter 143 - 139: The Awakening of Two 2026-10-23
144 Chapter 144 - 140: Game Day! To the Aerial City! 2026-10-23
145 Chapter 145 - 141: Carrying Their Hopes! 2026-10-23
146 Chapter 146 - 142: Game On!! 2026-10-23
147 Chapter 147 - 143: Knight vs. Knight!! 2026-10-23
148 Chapter 148 - 144: Koneko’s Wish 2026-10-23
149 Chapter 149 - 145: Beastly Issei!? 2026-10-23
150 Chapter 150 - 146: Gasper’s Resolve!! 2026-10-23

Chapter 111: Chapter 109: Shattered Hope

Since school started, I’ve barely had time to write (sobs).

To answer a question I got, Lossward’s image is based on Ulquiorra’s second stage.

”I awaken—”

Finally.

At last.

As I chant the incantation, the voices of past wielders echo in my mind, trying to drag my consciousness under. Thanks to Ddraig suppressing them, it’s somewhat bearable.

”I, who stole the law of domination from the gods, am the Twin Heavenly Dragon—”

Seeking domination is our truth.

That is the true will of the Red Dragon Emperor.

Damn these guys, spouting whatever they want!

”I sneer at infinity and lament the illusion—”

Come with us.

Issei Hyoudou, the Red Dragon Emperor of this era.

Their grudges grow stronger.

”Shut up, you bastards! If you’ve got time to mess with me, lend me your strength!”

”I shall become the Red Dragon Overlord—”

At that moment, a woman’s voice rings out.

Heh, you’re as interesting as ever.

...Huh? Who’s that?

This feeling... it’s different from the others.

Don’t worry. I’m Elsha, your ally.

Ally...?

Yes. As a lingering thought in the Sacred Gear, I’ve been watching you, Oppai Dragon♪

Gah! Don’t call me that in this situation!

Being called that by a woman is mortifying!

It’s fun, isn’t it?♪ But let’s focus on the task at hand. Belzard and I will support Ddraig. You just wield that power with all you’ve got.

Belzard...?

No time to dwell on it.

”Thanks, Elsha-san! I’ll thank you properly once this is over!”

I roar the final verse:

”I shall plunge you into crimson purgatory—!”

Juggernaut Drive!

My armor shifts, sharpening into blood-red edges, sprouting dragon-like wings and claws—a compact dragon form. A storm-like aura surges, destroying everything around me.

”So this is Juggernaut Drive... What a sinister power,” Tia mutters behind me.

I’ve avoided using this power before; it wrecks everything regardless of my will. Probably because it’s my first time, too.

Even retaining sanity in this state is impressive, Ddraig says.

”Aren’t you suppressing the past wielders’ grudges?”

Elsha and Belzard are handling that.

Who are they? I know they’re former Red Dragon Emperors, but...

Belzard was the strongest male Red Dragon Emperor. Elsha, the strongest female.

No way.

Those legends are backing me up?

Well, you’re the strongest of all now, partner. I’m shocked those two emerged from the Sacred Gear’s depths.

”No time to chat,” Tia warns. ”It’s coming.”

Above, a black sphere looms closer.

It’s a gamble whether we can stop it, but...

”Let’s do this, Ddraig! Tia!”

”Yeah!”

Tia and I leap skyward, hands raised, palms open, stances low. We won’t let this thing hit the town!

The sphere closes in, and—

Boom.

Ugh...! It’s heavy!

The crushing weight assaults us. Bones creak, sweat pours, our bodies scream.

Even in Juggernaut Drive, with Tia here, we can’t hold it back?

This is Lossward’s power—a strike capable of destroying the world!

”Grrraaahhh!” Tia and I roar, our voices echoing through the town.

Our combined aura, drawing on the Heavenly Dragon’s unsealed power, could overwhelm most foes. Yet, we’re being pushed back.

Glancing down, the ground’s dangerously close.

”Issei! At this rate...!” Tia shouts.

”I know! But we can’t give up!”

If this continues, the sphere will hit, obliterating the country. Evacuation’s not done yet. We have to stop it.

Got a plan? Ddraig asks.

”Yeah, not sure if it’ll work, but...”

I send Ddraig the image in my mind. ”Can you do it?”

! That’s bold. But it’ll weaken your physical defenses drastically.

”Doesn’t matter. If we don’t stop this, we’re done anyway.”

Understood.

Maintaining Juggernaut Drive, I release the armor, redirecting its energy to bolster my power. My aura spikes, holding the sphere slightly better. Barely.

”Tia, give me all your power.”

”Fine, but... you planning to handle this alone?”

”Yeah. We’ll get crushed soon. Combining our strength might give us a shot.”

Our powers are split, creating weak points. Consolidating them is more efficient. Tia nods after a moment.

”Alright. Take it—all my power.”

She places a hand on my shoulder, her energy flooding into me.

Boom!

My aura explodes, bathing the town in red light. Tia, drained, collapses.

”Thanks, Tia. Rest now. I’ve got this.”

Her power, her trust—I won’t waste them.

”Let’s go, Ddraig!”

Right!

Accel Full Booster!

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB!

The amplified doubling sound surges, my power skyrocketing.

Welsh Dragon Advent!

ROOOOAAAAARRRR!

My aura forms a massive red dragon, pushing back the black sphere with its mighty arms. Using Renkan Keikikou, I enter the Zone a second time, compressing and cycling energy at breakneck speed.

Pop.

A vein in my temple bursts, blood trickling down. My body’s breaking—veins popping everywhere from forcing the Zone repeatedly.

So what?

I’ve always surpassed my limits.

I’ll do it again!

”GAAAAHHHHHH!”

Roaring like a beast, I thrust both hands forward, unleashing all my stored energy. The red dragon grows, dwarfing the sphere.

It wraps its wings around the sphere—and everything explodes.

[Kiba Side]

The blast tears through the town.

Teleported to a shelter by Tiamat, we guided evacuees while watching Issei and Tiamat face Lossward’s sphere. We wanted to help, but Maurice stopped us, saying we’d only get in the way.

The sphere overwhelmed even Issei’s immense aura, inching closer to the town. Despairing voices rose among the evacuees.

Then, Issei’s aura became a colossal red dragon.

I’d seen it before—when Sona’s dream was denied, and when Diadora hurt Asia. But this was on another level, surpassing even a Demon Lord’s power.

The dragon enveloped the sphere, containing most of its force. The town’s in ruins, but surviving that attack is a miracle.

Now, Miu declares, ”I’m going!”

”Wait! I’m coming too!” Alice follows, leaping into a teleportation circle.

”Hey, wait!” Maurice shouts, but they’re gone.

”Dammit, Yuto! I’ll handle things here. Go after them!”

”Yes!”

We enter Rias’s teleportation circle, arriving where we parted with Issei. Miu and Alice are there, Tiamat unconscious beside them.

But Issei’s nowhere.

I notice Miu and Alice staring upward. Following their gaze—

My eyes widen.

Issei, bloodied, lifeless, hangs limp in Lossward’s grip, his eyes devoid of light.

”Sacrificing yourself to save this country... I didn’t expect such power,” Lossward says, placing a finger on Issei’s chest.

Wait... what are you doing?

”You did well.”

A black light gathers at Lossward’s fingertip.

”It’ll be quick. I’ll make it painless.”

”STOP!” Miu screams.

Her cry doesn’t reach him.

The black light pierces Issei’s chest.

”NOOOOO!”

Miu’s wail echoes through the ruined town.

[Kiba Side Out]

That’s it for now.

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