The Knight Goddess 2: Prophecy

Chapter 165: We fight as a Team!

"............................."

Issei stood paralyzed while Kiba's mind became white and blank.

"Erin Vermillion died in vain."

"She died in vain... Erin did?" mumbled Issei absentmindedly

What was going through Kiba's heart was sorrow, regret, and the promise he made with the Goddess. While shivering, he gathered strength in his legs and he stood up little by little. He released a battle-cry and poured out all of his feelings into his scream

*(Flash!)*

"Let's stand up even if something happens and fight alongside everyone."

"Hai. We need to stand up no matter who our opponent is."

Step by step, Kiba got closer to
Siegfried while creating a holy-demonic sword in his palm.

“The Blue Empress isn’t a woman who you can speak ill about! Don’t talk ill of my friend!”

Kiba's yell is mixed with his cries. Siegfried just scoffed at this and looked down on him

"It’s no use! Even if you try to become like that Blue Empress, you have your limits. No matter how much talent you have, you are just a reincarnated Devil who was reborn from a human! The damage you received will stop you from moving."

"Stop speaking Bullshit! How dare you look down on us and speak garbage about Erin!" Issei rushed to Siegfried like a mad man. He only attacked with his fists but it didn't stop him from releasing his anger at the enemy

"Even though you also reached your limits, you're going to continue this pathetic fight?!" Siegfried punched back Issei with force and the boy was sent to the ground. Issei coughed up blood from the impact but he still glared at Siegfried

"I.. I don't care if my fists got worn down.. I don't care if my armor reached its limits.." Issei proceeded to stand up. "I only know how to rush forward without thinking.. so I'll just go with that. I don't wanna think, I just want to beat you!"

*(CHING!)*

"Erin's evil piece is..."

Rias stared at the piece she is holding. It is emitting red lights and slowly floated into the air. Its red glow became even brighter in the dark night and it came flying towards Issei and Kiba.

The light gets even stronger as the evil piece floated between the two boys. Due to the intensity, the boys closed their eyes for a slight moment. When they opened their eyes, a single sword is floating in the air- The Demonic-emperor sword Gram.

" Erin's evil-piece.. delivered the sword Gram?”

Issei also felt an aura envelop him. He blinked in surprise as he felt his power replenishing

"My.. my power is being restored.. On top of that, I can feel it getting stronger!" gasped Issei in surprise

"[ I can feel the Blue Empress lending us her strength. Partner... this is the warmth given to you by a dear friend. This is the warmth which restores our power to break down the enemy!]"

"Let's go Issei! Kiba!"

The boys thought that they heard Erin's voice. Tears started to flow from their eyes and they aren't stopping.

"Even though there is only the evil piece left.. You still care for your comrades.. and me!" Issei wiped away his tears using his sleeve. "Arigatou, Erin!"

"You are such a soft-hearted person, Erin." Kiba said who felt his strength coming back. "Let's go Issei! Let's defeat that man at all costs!"

Siegfried's eyes widened as he stared at Gram's appearance. It glowed intensely and started to radiate towards Kiba