Strongest in DxD - Chapter 71

"Is that... ice magic?" asked Azazel not understanding.

It really looked like ice magic, and a superior one to Serafall's, but something about that purple ice was making Azazel uneasy.

"A little different, this is [Ice Devil Slayer Magic]," Ren said, drawing everyone's attention.

Everyone looked surprised at the name of the spell.

"Ice Demon Slayer Magic?" asked Azazel, he had never heard of anything like this.

"Exactly. As the name says, this magic was created with the sole purpose of killing demons, it is several times more lethal and powerful than the Holy Magic, in the case of my [Ice Devil Slayer Magic] it gives me absolute control about the ice element, so no other ice spells can hurt me," Ren explained calmly making everyone's eyes widen.

Such magic was basically the nemesis of all demons, far above the [Holy Magic] of the Angels or the [Magic of Light].

"Shit, does he really have magic like that?" thought Azazel perplexed: "With this spell he neutralizes Serafall completely, most of her abilities are ice related, and she won't even be able to get close to him without taking the risk. What the hell is it with all these stolen powers this boy has? "

Everyone's eyes showed concern, especially Serafall, if what Ren said was true she couldn't beat him, besides the power he should have for killing Sirzechs and Ajuka he still had a spell that nullified other Ice Spells.

Azazel quickly took the lead, much to Gabriel and Serafall's surprise.

The Governor of the Fallen Angels knew he had to be the first to attack and get Ren's attention, Serafall was still disturbed by what happened to Sirzechs and Ajuka and now found her magic to be useless.

As for Gabriel, although she was powerful, she still did not want to fight because her heart was heavy with what she had done, remorse and guilt were gnawing at her inside, and Azazel knew that this was not good, especially since it could make Gabriel fall if she succumbed to these negative feelings

Azazel put his hand inside his suit jacket and when he pulled it out he held a small golden dagger, and at the end of the hilt was a glittering purple jewel.

"That's…" said Ren as he faintly remembered what it was in Azazel's hand.

A smile spread across Azazel's face.

"A hobby of mine, much better than war, the Sacred Gear Artificial [Down Fall Dragon Spear] the Spear of the Fallen Dragon," said Azazel smiling as the spear began to glow.

"Balance Breaker"

A huge golden glow appeared covering Azazel's body and when it disappeared the Leader of the Fallen Angels was revealed to be wearing draconic golden armor with several purple jewels scattered around it.

"Balance Breaker huh..." muttered Ren smiling.

[This energy is Fafnir's, it seems the Governor General has found an interesting partner] commented Albion in Ren's mind who agreed.

[Indeed, but even a Dragon King is no match for the Two Celestial Dragons, right Albion?] asked Ddraig also manifesting.

[Exactly, let's show him our power!] said Albion happily.

Ren only listened to their conversation with a smile, since Ren had used the [Kotoamatsukami] on Ddraig and Albion both Dragons had become great friends.

Azazel, now in his armor, reached out his hand and using Fafnir's power created a large double-pointed spear of light.

"An Artificial Sacred Gear with the power of a Dragon King, as expected from one of the most brilliant minds in the world, being able to perform a feat that only God can," said Ren aloud.

Azazel just chuckled.

"Why thank you, that's a great compliment coming from a mind that planned the Destruction of the Three Factions, although this is the first time it will be tested in battle, and none better than a worthy opponent like you," said Azazel calmly before advance.

Azazel moved with immense speed, transforming into a golden blur that flew across the battlefield as he charged against Ren.

In a single instant the Grigori Governor appeared in front of Ren with a divine speed, his spear of light was raised with the intention of directly hitting the human's head and killing him.

Swinging the spear with all his might, Azazel expected to see blood flying, but what he realized was that he couldn't move the spear as it was being held.

Ren had a single hand outstretched and was holding Azazel's spear of light calmly, as if it were nothing.

"That's where you're wrong Azazel, you might consider me a worthy opponent, but I don't consider you one," Ren said calmly.

In a quick movement, Ren closed his left hand, the one holding Azazel's spear, and completely destroyed the weapon.

Azazel's bewilderment prevented him from dodging the next blow, in a quick move Ren punched Azazel in the stomach with such force that his armor was destroyed and holding Azazel the Hakuryuukou threw him to the ground.

The impact generated by Azazel's collision with the ground generated an immense shock wave as the Leader of the Fallen Angels grunted in pain.

"How? Even with my Balance Breaker his reaction and speed surpass mine?" thought Azazel perplexed.

At the moment of the blow it had all seemed slow motion to Azazel, the way Ren reacted, the strength and speed behind his blow, and his coolness to attack so hard.

This was something that certainly shouldn't belong to a human, Ren Katsuo had without a shadow of a doubt crossed the limit of humanity, just as Sirzechs and Ajuka had surpassed the race of Demons.

His strength could no longer be described in mere words, he was an embodiment of power. The limits of humanity - Ren Katsuo.

It would not be wrong to say that Ren Katsuo was the true Summit of Humanity.

Ren quickly repositioned himself as he reached out to attack Azazel who was still recovering.

However Ren's eyes widened as he leapt away just in time to dodge a sword of light.

Turning around, Ren saw Gabriel with his twelve gleaming white wings gleaming with power as she had her hands outstretched and determination in her gaze.

Dozens and dozens more swords of light formed in the air around Gabriel as she hurled them all at Ren.

Showing its speed, the Hakuryuukou stretched its wings of light as it began to fly in an acrobatic manner while dodging all the swords of light Gabriel threw.

Tired, Ren quickly positioned himself as the swords slashed forward at him causing Ren to inflate his lungs.

"Ice Demon's Wrath"

As he opened his mouth, a vortex of what looked like ice and snow emerged as he strode against the spears of light.

The moment they collided, the spears were completely frozen in midair as they glowed in a purple crystallization that then destroyed them.

As Ren prepared to attack he was forced to dodge when Azazel appeared beside him with his rebuilt armor and a new spear of light in his hand.

Ren quickly dodged as he again engaged Azazel as they flew through the barrier.

While trading blows with Azazel, the Hakuryuukou still had to dodge Gabriel's swords of light that continued to attack him.

During this exchange of blows, Ren understood what Azazel's plans were.