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{Exactly. In fact, possessing the powers of a Phenex is exactly the reason why you can only use your Hell-Fire transformation in Hell. Because that is where you obtained the form.}
"But I achieved my first Solar form in Hell as well."
{That form was attained by your own energy. From your own power. It belongs to you exclusively. When you absorbed the Phenex Devil's flames, you gained all of his powers and the mystical flames of Hell-Fire itself.}
Issei blinked as his confusion overtook his rationality.
"How do you know so much about me?"
{Kukukuku. Well, in simple terms, I've known about you the since the day you were born. You could also say I've been watching you since your birth occured.}
Issei narrowed his eyes as Ddraig positioned the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi into an offensive position.
{Enough talk! Prepare yourself, Issei Hyoudou!}
Issei took a step back and looked down to see the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi in his hand once again. He gained a nervous look in his eyes as he settled into a defensive position.
'I have no idea on how to use a sword. And even if I did, the outcome wouldn't change. I stand no chance against this…Dragon. He's far stronger than Riser and Kokabiel by a large margin. But…he seems to be a lot weaker than Ophis. I hope she's all right.'
Ddraig maintained his frown and charged at Issei.
{Here I come, Issei!}
Issei's House
The delivery man of the Fortune Cooky restaurant gulped nervously as he walked up to the cursed house. So far, nothing had happened to him at the moment. No snakes in his car, no explosive bikes, and more importantly, no snakes.
Checking himself to make sure he had his lucky four-leaf clover, and the snake repellent, he smiled and confidently knocked on the door.
Seconds later, a black-haired young woman with flat dark-gray eyes stared into the delivery man's soul. Nonetheless, the delivery man smiled with a smug air about him.
He held out the bag of food to the young woman and smiled wider.
"Here's your delivery. And just 20 minutes to spare! That'll be $30.47, if you please."
Ophis stared blankly at the delivery man, and then she smiled. The delivery man's smile lessened into an unsure expression, and he paled.
"Look behind you."
Feeling nervous for a moment, the delivery man looked behind him to see nothing. Raising an eyebrow, the delivery man turned back around to see Ophis with her hand on his neck.
"Wha-"
"Doink."
The delivery man suddenly collapsed onto the ground, completely unconscious. Ophis let a sly smirk cross her face as she picked up her food.
"Score Infinity for me. Score zero for Fortune Cooky."
Feeling proud of herself, Ophis walked into Issei's house and closed the door behind her. Sitting at the couch was Leiko, whose crimson-eyes were wide with amazement and/or disbelief.
"Did you just pressure point the delivery guy?"
Ophis smiled as she placed the food on the living room table.
"Yes, I did. It was fun."
Opening the bag, Ophis's smile fell into an expression akin to a frown. Leiko rose an eyebrow.
"What's up?"
"They…put no doughnuts in here. They…forgot doughnuts."
Sitting up from the couch, Ophis walked over to the door and opened it, glaring down at the unconscious delivery man. Narrowing her dark-gray eyes, Ophis pointed to the man, sending one of her snakes to crawl all over him.
"Of course you realize this means war, Fortune Cooky."
And with that legendary declaration, Ophis closed the door.
Issei's Inner World/Subconscious
Issei grunted as he blocked another of Ddraig's strikes.
'Damn it! Even in my Solar form, I don't stand a chance against him! I need an opportunity!'
{Quit dawdling, partner!}
Issei widened his eyes as he narrowly avoided another crimson blast. Reappearing in front of Issei, Ddraig smirked and in a motion far too quick for Issei to see, he impaled the young man with the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi.
Issei widened his eyes and covered his mouth in order to prevent any blood from coming out. Ddraig smiled as he pushed the sword forward, causing Issei's eyes to widen once more.
{As I thought. You're powerful, but far too unskilled, partner. I refuse to have a host who is so much weaker than I am. Granted you're nothing to laugh at, but your performance in this battle is pitiful. I won't stand for it!}
Smirking widely at the look on Issei's face, Ddraig slowly pulled the sword out of Issei's stomach.
"Wrong one!"
Ddraig widened his eyes and turned around just in time to see Issei's version of the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi impale him through the stomach. Ddraig's face maintained a shocked expression as Issei glared up at him. Out of the disguised Red Dragon Emperor's stomach was a pool of crimson shattering energy particles.
{Kukukuku. Well, well, well. You got me, partner. Looks like I underestimated you. But…there's a reason I'm the Red Dragon Emperor!}
Ddraig's body began to glow as he transformed. Issei widened his eyes and backed away, holding the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi in his hand tightly. The Red Dragon Emperor's body began to change and distort into a large red Western Dragon with green eyes.
Issei backed away as the size of Ddraig towered over the buildings and skyscrapers of his inner world. Narrowing his eyes, Issei gripped the hold on the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi.
In his true form, Ddraig peered down at Issei and then started to snicker.
{Kukukuku.}
Issei rose an eyebrow in confusion.
"What's so funny?"
{Kukukuku. You, partner. You are amusing. Looks like you're not as naïve as I originally assumed.}
Issei remained in his battle stance, as he cautiously looked up at Ddraig. He then widened his eyes when his body began to disappear.
"What's happening?!"
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