"Come on, Rizevim, let's continue!"
Clasping his fists, Tenraku revealed a malicious smile.
Rizevim wore an unpleasant expression on his face as he never expected Lilith to abandon him, and the fact that the Red Dragon Emperor was formidable even without using Sacred Gear surprised him.
Grendel's body hadn't recovered yet, and Crom Cruach had gone elsewhere. Did he have to face the Red Dragon Emperor in battle himself? No, as the evil big boss, he couldn't just casually join the fight.
Besides, being an old guy, it looked bad for the young Red Dragon Emperor to bully him. It seemed like he would be the one at a disadvantage.
"Lord Rizevim, let me handle him."
Just as Rizevim contemplated how to deal with Tenraku, Euclid's voice suddenly echoed. Emerging from the shadows beneath the palace, Euclid positioned himself in front of Rizevim.
"Oh, oh, it's Lord Euclid. It's perfect timing. I leave the Red Dragon Emperor to you!"
Eyes gleaming, Rizevim smirked and stepped back, enjoying the benefits of being a boss – letting the underlings do the dirty work while he watched the show.
"Red Dragon Emperor, from now on, I'll be your opponent."
Staring coldly at Tenraku, Euclid's right hand manifested a scarlet gauntlet, identical in appearance to the initial form of the Boosted Gear.
"Is this the imitation you guys created?"
Examining Euclid's gauntlet, Tenraku's interest was piqued.
"Yes, initially, we researched the power given to Hyoudou Issei by the Gods of another world. Surprisingly, we found out that he was the previous host of the Boosted Gear. Even though he lost the Sacred Gear, as his former host, he provided us with valuable information. With that, we created this replica of the Boosted Gear. While it's just a copy, it can also achieve the Forbidden Move state!"
With a cold smile, Euclid's gauntlet rapidly extended and covered him in a scarlet battle armor, resembling but slightly different from Tenraku's dragon armor. Although a replica, it could reach the Forbidden Move state.
Even Yubelluna and the other women were shocked by this revelation. Tenraku, too, squinted his eyes.
"Even if it can achieve the Forbidden Move, what's the use? Without Ddraig's soul, how much power can this imitation wield?"
Pointing out the crucial issue, Tenraku's expression carried a hint of sarcasm as he spoke.
The power of the Boosted Gear, as a Longinus, wasn't solely due to the Sacred Gear itself. It was powerful because it sealed the soul of Ddraig, one of the Two Heavenly Dragons. Without Ddraig's power, it was just a visually appealing armor.
"Indeed, the inability to replicate Ddraig's soul is regrettable. However, we found a way to substitute it with the souls of other dragons. Each time we activate this armor, it consumes several Devil souls. Although the cost is high, the results are quite satisfactory."
"Come, Kamiya Tenraku, let's have a duel between Red Dragon Emperors!"
Feeling himself in high spirits, Euclid exuded an overwhelming aura as he spoke.
"As you wish!"
Smirking, a scarlet dragon armor manifested on Tenraku's body. Since this was a duel between Red Dragon Emperors, Tenraku didn't use Albion's power, forming a simple Red Dragon Emperor's armor.
"Ddraig, let them see the difference between an imitation and the real thing."
"Understood, Partner!"
In front of everyone's gaze, Dragon Wings unfurled behind Tenraku and Euclid. Simultaneously, the two shot towards each other in mid-air.
Like two scarlet lightning bolts tearing through the sky, the two clashed in mid-air—
"Hah hah hah hah hah!!!"
Roaring sounds erupted.
Spirit Power surged as both individuals unleashed a flurry of punches, creating a thunderous explosion that echoed throughout the entire sky.
"Hā!!!"
After exchanging blows thousands of times, the two fighters simultaneously distanced themselves. With palms raised to the sky, two Scarlet energy spheres materialized above Tenraku and Euclid.
"Boost! Boost!! Boost!!"
The jade jewels on their armors flickered intensely. The Scarlet energy spheres continued to expand in the air, growing larger and larger before both combatants fiercely hurled them toward each other.
At that moment, time seemed to slow down. The colossal Scarlet energy spheres collided in mid-air, resulting in a deafening explosion that nearly ruptured eardrums. The sky seemed to birth a blinding, radiant sun.
A violent energy storm relentlessly spread in all directions, tearing everything apart in its path, and leaving ruins in its wake. Rizevim quickly applied layers of defensive magic to protect himself.
Yubelluna and the other women, watching from a distance, were thrown hundreds of meters before stabilizing mid-air. Lilith, sitting on a high-rising balcony, remained unfazed, casually enjoying her lollipop. An invisible force shielded her from the incoming energy storms, merely gently tousling her few strands of hair.
"That's it, Lord Euclid, overthrow that Red Dragon Emperor, and you'll become the true Red Dragon Emperor."
"Hehehehe!!!"
"A mere replica can actually engage in such a fierce battle with Lord Tenraku…."
As Tenraku and Euclid clashed again in the sky, Rizevim burst into laughter, while Yubelluna and the other women revealed deep astonishment. Not only could the replica reach the Forbidden Move, but it could also utilize abilities like [Multiply]. Was this truly just a copy?!
Hōng Lóng!!!
Another collision and the two figures in the sky separated once more.
"Red Dragon Emperor, is that all you've got?"
Hovering in the air, Euclid, with a mocking tone, observed Tenraku across from him.
"Hey hey, I'm just having some fun with you. You don't really think your imitation can compare to me and Ddraig, do you?"
Tenraku couldn't help but laugh. He had only exchanged a few moves with him; this guy wasn't getting overconfident already, was he?
"Just having some fun? What a joke!"
Hearing Tenraku's words, Euclid couldn't help but rage.
"My strength can rival even Elder Sister Grayfia's, and with the enhancement of this armor, I can defeat the current Four Demon Kings! If you're so confident, then I'll show you its strongest power."
"Get ready to meet your end, Kamiya Tenraku!"
To be continued...
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