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"Do we really have to fight?" 

Masa, who had been waiting, looked at Sirzech, who asked that question gently, yet instead of changing his decision, his will was stronger, and he knew he had to fight Sirzech, especially since, despite appearing kind and gentle, this guy stayed in the mid-air, clearly trying to show Sirzech was superior. 

At the same time, her persuasion sounded like a charity, like how the rich gave money to a beggar. 

'This guy...' 

Did Sirzech think that he had the upper hand? 

Yet, Masa also didn't feel surprised since, as the strongest devil, it was normal for Sirzech to have such an arrogant mindset. 

At this moment, he is like Asura, who challenges the benevolent Deva in the Indian myth. 

"There is no point in fighting. It will bring harm to the Underworld instead. You are a good young generation, so instead of doing something meaningless, it is better for you to train harder, especially when the Youth Devil Rating Game Tournament is about to start. 

"I am sure that at that moment, you will become the brightest person in existence and might even change the position of the champion of the Rating Game." 

From those words, it was easy to make Masa become the enemy of the young generation of devils and all of the high-ranking Rating Game players. 

As expected, all of the younger generations, devils, and the high-ranking Rating Game players felt uncomfortable after Sirzech said those words as if... Masa was better than all of them. 

'But...' 

Watching Masa, who stood straight, unbending on the ground like a warrior despite facing the strongest devil, Sirzech Lucifer, they had to admit his spirit was something that they had to respect. 

Regardless, Sirzech didn't really want to fight Masa, especially after all of this. 

"If you ask for my forgiveness, then I will forgive you." 

Rather, Sirzech knew well that this fight wouldn't bring him any benefits. Instead, all he got was trouble. If possible, he wanted Masa to apologize so everything was solved. 

Or rather, why did they even have to fight? 

Everyone lived peacefully before, yet Sirzech forgot that he was the one who interrupted Masa's peace. 

"It's too late. We have reached this point; we have to fight." 

Masa wondered why this guy talked so much nonsense, but then again, he also understood that, unlike him, Sirzech's profit from this fight was almost nonsense. 

If Sirzech wanted to make himself appear as the overbearing leader who showed what it meant to fight him, then this fight was necessary. 

However, Sirzech always advertised himself as a kind, amiable, and gentle leader, so this fight would bring him more disadvantages than advantages to his image. 

Frankly, this fight wouldn't bring any merits to Sirzech at all. 

While Sirzech also probably understood that, in his mind, he thought that as long as they talked, everything was good, and Masa would definitely be that dog that would follow him obediently like any others. 

Unfortunately, Masa wasn't like that, and if Sirzech didn't make a move, then he would make a move first. 

"If you don't want to be beaten like your wife, then hurry up and move." 

"...." 

"...is that so?" 

Unlike before, Sirzech's voice was no longer that gentle. Instead, he sounded plain, emotionless, as if he had become a different being. As he released an incredible amount of Demonic Energy, the power that he suppressed was also released. 

The power of destruction. 

This was the innate ability of the House of Bael, the Great King of the Devil in the Underworld. 

Unfortunately, none of the devils in the House of Bael were ever able to develop their innate ability to this level. 

Instead, the only one who could wield such power was him, Sirzech Lucifer. 

Still, if they didn't fight in the arena that was prepared by Masa, at this moment, several cities in the domain of the House of Vapula would be shaking crazily like they were hit by a powerful earthquake. 

Yet, even so, the aura that was exuded by Sirzech made everyone tremble in fear. 

Unlike before, Sirzech's appearance had changed, and his body was covered in the black, reddish color of the Power of Destruction. 

Human-Shaped Aura of Destruction. 

This was his true form, which converted his entire figure into the Power of Destruction that was capable of annihilating anything that he touched or wished to be. 

At this moment, Sirzech was scarier than the original Lucifer. No, he was stronger than Lucifer, especially when his Demonic Power was ten times that of the original Lucifer, showing how frightening and shocking his power was. 

Moreover, as Sirzech compressed this power into a human-shaped one, the strength of the Power of Destruction became even more fearsome. 

"Onii-sama..." 

"Sirzech-sama..." 

"Sirzech." 

At that moment, everyone saw Sirzech's power for the first time in a while, or rather, all of them could only feel their bodies succumb to a natural reaction. 

Facing Sirzech's power, all of them subconsciously lowered their heads and backs, showing how helpless they were in front of him.

Issei, who was left behind by Rias, was also scared and even kowtowed, showing his worship and reverence toward Sirzech, feeling happy that, at this moment, Masa was as good as dead! 

Yet, even so, Masa stood tall, his back was unbending, and he wasn't afraid of Sirzech! 

"I will give you another chance."

Sirzech stood tall as he looked down at Masa. "Give up. You have no chance for a victory in this battle. 

"Say that after you defeat me first." 

"Is that so?" 

Sirzech was helpless, but as this is what Masa wished, then he wouldn't hesitate. 

Regardless, usually, with his control, he could manipulate the power of destruction to the precise control that he would minimize the damage to the surroundings, but as he wanted to teach Masa, he didn't hesitate and gave his everything. 

At that moment, he focused all of this power of destruction, creating an enormous sphere that had a crimson and black aura swirling outside and inside, then sent it to Masa! 

"No..." 

Those who were close to Masa were in a state of despair, watching Sirzech send this attack since everything was absorbed into this sphere and annihilated. 

Unlike the others, who were satisfied with the status quo, Sirzech had talent and put his everything into training, which made him able to control and manipulate the concept of "annihilate." 

Anything that touched this sphere would disappear, be eliminated, and be completely erased from this world. 

It was the same case with Masa, too. 

Yes, Masa was strong, but as he dared to fight him, then Sirzech was going to erase him since he didn't need an element of instability in his rule. 

Then, as expected, Masa couldn't escape and was utterly swallowed by this sphere, then disappeared. 

"....." 

Everyone was at a loss, and within a radius of tens of kilometers, everything was annihilated, including the environment and Masa. 

"It's over—" 

Bzzt! 

The harsh lighting ring, then—

Crack! 

The space tore, and a bright light blinded everything before a gigantic mushroom emerged on the display. 

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!

Then, at the same time, the figure that they had thought had disappeared grinned, showing his beastly smile as his figure transformed into a Nemean Lion-like features, his platinum and golden hair-like manes danced wildly in the air as his body was covered in light night. 

"Yes, it's over, but it's you who is over, Sirzech!" 

As his figure was shown, no one could ever forget him.