[Riser's Rook Eliminated]
Over at Koneko's location.
The ground she was on looked as if it had been ploughed, full of pits and craters everywhere.
In a large pit, one of Riser's Rooks had their eyes rolled back, unconscious, and then turned into particles.
On the other side, Koneko was covered in dirt. However, she remained silent, continuously throwing punches at another one of Riser's Rooks, her punch speed creating afterimages.
With the last punch thrown, that Rook also turned into particles.
[Riser's Rook Eliminated]
Thus, two Rooks were eliminated.
Riser's Bishop gulped as she watched her buffed teammates get eliminated.
What kind of monsters were her opponents?
Just as she was about to retreat, Valerie slowly emerged from her shadow. Then she gently placed her hand on her neck.
When did she get there!
Riser's Bishop's eyes widened. She had hidden so well, yet she was still caught.
At the same time, Valerie's whisper sounded in her ear. "Take a deep breath, dizziness is normal."
Then Valerie applied gentle pressure, and Riser's Bishop, without even a word, became unconscious and disappeared as light from her spot.
[Riser's Bishop Eliminated!]
At this point, all of Riser's high-tier combatants were eliminated.
Meanwhile, over at Rias's location.
"I hate fighting the most."
Gasper was running ahead, tears in his eyes.
Two green-haired Pawns holding chainsaws were chasing him from behind.
In the sky, Rias watched them.
"Gasper is still the same as ever." Rias said helplessly, then threw a spell towards Riser's other Pawns.
The ground was already full of many large pits, and Riser's Pawns were all dishevelled, a stark contrast to the Pawns chasing Gasper.
"What should we do?"
"I don't know."
Riser's Pawns had completely lost their will to fight. They knew Rias was strong, but they didn't expect her to be this strong, playing with them as if they were toys.
Over at Gasper's location.
"Don't run."
"Exactly, it won't hurt much."
"No!"
As Gasper ran, he was accidentally shaken by Rias's explosion and fell, sliding around on the ground.
"Good opportunity, big sister."
"That's right, little sister."
The two Pawns leaped into the air, holding two chainsaws, and slashed towards Gasper, hoping to take down at least one opponent. It was better than a complete shutout.
"No!"
Watching the two people slash at him with chainsaws, Gasper's eyes uncontrollably emitted light.
Forbidden Balor View activated.
All things in his line of sight had their time completely stopped. Riser's two Pawns froze in front of him, motionless. Even the other Pawns were affected.
"Well done, Gasper."
"President."
Seeing Rias, Gasper quickly reacted, then became teary-eyed again, starting to recount his recent ordeal.
Rias continuously comforted Gasper.
After a while.
Looking at Riser's Pawns, who were forcefully controlled, Rias floated in the air.
"The game should end."
All the magic circles behind her emerged.
Crimson magic circles, a unique beauty.
A crimson light swept through, and destructive power poured out.
The seven Pawns enveloped by the magic all turned into ashes and were then eliminated from the match.
[Riser's Pawns Eliminated x7]
At this moment, only Riser remained on the field.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Issei and Riser were clashing fiercely, both continuously throwing punches at each other.
Riser's fiery punch struck Issei's face, then erupted in intense flames, engulfing Issei in fire but Issei did not fall. These flames were nothing compared to Abel's enchanted pickup truck. They were also nothing compared to Elsha's training.
Hearing the broadcast, Riser kicked Issei away with a kick.
In the air, Yuuto caught Issei.
Rias and her peerage all gathered around.
"You're really strong, Rias."
"Of course. Surrender Riser, you're doomed to lose."
Listening to Rias, Riser ran his hand through his hair. Then he looked at Rias and seriously said, "Sorry, I can't."
"Although it's already decided, I'm not reconciled to leaving without taking down even one person."
After all, this competition was broadcast live throughout the Underworld. Being completely defeated like this would be the most embarrassing.
"In that case, I'll send..."
At this moment, Issei stood up. "President! I haven't fallen yet!"
Riser looked at the stubborn Issei and smiled. "With your strength, you might not be able to defeat me."
Issei stood up again and looked at Riser, saying, "I haven't used my full power yet."
"Ddraig!"
"Partner!"
"Lend me your power!"
"Although I don't like your hobbies, take my power."
Issei raised his right hand.
"Balance Breaker!"
Boosted Gear Scale Mail!
A crimson energy enveloped Issei, and as the energy dissipated, a crimson armor covered his entire body.
"Boost! Boost! Boost!…"
After Issei activated his Balance Breaker, his aura instantly increased several times over.
Issei instantly appeared in front of Riser and sent him flying with a punch.
Riser dissipated the force in the air and adjusted his posture. From above, he looked at the guy in front of him, who was different from before.
"Issei! I acknowledge you!"
Riser no longer had his previous disdain.
"Riser, I'm going to pin you to the ground!"
Issei attacked first, using the "Boost" amplification, charging towards Riser like a red lightning bolt. Although Riser couldn't clearly see Issei, his combat instincts were still there.
His fist, covered in flames, swung forward.
Bang!
The collision of fist and gauntlet sounded.
Crack!
A sound of bone cracking came from Riser's arm, accompanied by a sharp pain.
Flames erupted from Riser's hand, striking Issei's body, then he immediately retreated. Flames autonomously appeared on his injured arm, healing it.
"Again!"
Issei appeared in front of Riser again. He punched him in the stomach.
"You bastard! Then come on!"
Riser endured the pain, roaring, and his whole body instantly surged with flames, like a phoenix reborn from fire.
He took advantage of the gap when Issei was retracting his punch and fiercely kicked Issei in the chest. Issei was sent flying back, also not feeling well.
"Continue!"
"Come on!"
Riser's body radiated a towering pillar of fire, and Issei's momentum soared. Both charged out at the same time.
"Ora Ora Ora!"
"Muda Muda Muda!"
Their fists created afterimages, moving like an impenetrable net.