Ladon let out a loud laugh. “HAHAHAHAHAHA! This is quite a relentless assault! But! Even if the barrier weakens, I’m still unscathed, no matter how many times you try!”
Cao Cao made a sly smile. —Then, Cao Cao pointed his spear downwards and fired a massive amount of light from his holy spear! I don’t know what he’s planning, but underneath him was now a large hole. “—No, that’s enough, you, are dead.”
In an instant, Ladon disappeared from the sky. It was almost like an instant teleportation! Did he escape? I immediately started looking around in all directions for him! His presence could still be felt! After looking around — everyone’s gaze was directed to one spot. That’s right, it was the hole that Cao Cao had made just earlier. Ladon could be heard from inside the hole. We all gathered around the hole, and looked down. The evil dragon was transported here! Next to Ladon was a floating orb. “—!? Teleportation!? So you had the ability to transport your opponent! But, why did you teleport me?! My barrier won’t disappear—“
At the same time, Cao Cao moved the transportation orb to his side
“When the Gremory household members attacked you while in the air, I moved my orb in as well. Against such a wave of attacks, the barrier will disappear, and will take some time to rematerialise. I already confirmed this when I was attacking you. —As long as there is a gap of just 0.1 seconds, I can easily send one of my orbs into the barrier next to you. Even for a legendary evil dragon like you, over a short distance, I can still transport you.”
…When we all attacked at once, he sent one of his orbs close to the barrier…, then, when the barrier disappeared—no, he didn’t miss the opportunity when it did, and sent the orb inside the barrier…! If he made the hole first then it would have been suspicious. So he sent his opponent flying into the air first so he could prepare—. Cao Cao said to Rias-buchou
“Come, Rias Gremory. Your enemy is in this hole. You can use all your strength to defeat him. Even if my holy spear can’t defeat Ladon, with your destructive magic, it’s possible to defeat him.”
After hearing Cao Cao’s suggestion, Buchou began concentrating her magic. She was preparing an attack which could completely destroy the opponent. From inside the hole, Ladon shouted. “All this hole can do is prevent me from moving…!”
This hole is just large enough to hold Ladon’s body. Towards the bottom of the hole, Cao Cao said
“I am just a “weak” human, to become a legend, I’m not ready for that yet. —You are stuck in this cave, Can you survive after sustaining damage from the destruction magic of Rias Gremory?”
“Humph! Damn it! How absurd…!”
…What a scary man. He was using his power with such control. He was able to predict the actions of the evil dragons, and at the same time manipulate the situation. …We were able to defeat such an opponent…was it just a fluke? Ladon’s head appeared in the midst of a huge wave of crimson and black magic. Even in the best case, his barrier would not stand a chance against such powerful magic. “This is the end! Ladon! Disappear!”
Buchou’s massive ball of destruction magic—descended to the hole. “Damn you, holy spear wielder, Gremory household. Damn you all—!”
Those were the final words of the evil dragon—. Nothing more than ashes were left after Ladon was vanquished by Buchou’s extinguished star of destruction. “—Koneko! Quickly use your sealing magic!”
“Yes, Buchou!”
As Koneko-chan replied, she made a magic circle. She got out one of the Red Dragon Emperor’s gems that she received from Issei. She then sealed the soul of Ladon inside it. By using her power on top of that of the gem, Ladon should be completely sealed. After having fought with the evil dragons, the holy spear wielder sighed as he looked up at the sky—. “Indeed, it’s not as exciting as Vali or Issei…I want to experience no mercy, overwhelming force, a fight with no limits.”
In his eyes, there were only two dragons who were worthy opponents. After passing through the gate, I arrived at third heaven — one of the levels of heaven. Because I had just arrived here, no one had noticed. There was a white path which lead down to a single door. If I took that path, I should be able to go to ‘heaven’, but I don’t have time for a tour right now! I must continue! When the next door was in sight, someone called out to me —
“Oh hohohohoho ♪ Hello ~ ~ ~ ♪ I’m already here”
The witch was dressed as a gothic lolita! “Walburga!”
That’s right, it was Walburga of the purple flames! But she’s in heaven right now! Then, another figure gracefully appeared before me. “Today, Crom also came.”
Next to Walburga was — a man dressed in a black suit. “…………”
The man who didn’t speak, I was familiar with him. This was because I had fought him once in the country of the vampires. — Evil dragon, Crom Cruach! The legendary dragon who fought in a human form! This evil dragon was able to fight evenly matched against Vali and I. Walburga laughed. “Ahhahahaha ♪ Today, the two of us will be your opponents!”
…Having come here, I did not want to fight against these two! But, it doesn’t seem like they’ll let me get past them for free! “There’s only one option here.”
Xenovia and Irina got into position! I was also about to get ready, but—
“Ara Ara, Looks like you’re in some trouble.”
The one who said so jokingly — Joker Dulio! He flew over with his wings! Oh! To meet him again here! Dulio flew to my side. Walburga smiled seeing the appearance of Dulio. “Oh wow ♪ are you Joker? Oooh lala, to meet such incredible people—I say, did you come to Third Heaven to find evil dragons?”
Walburga asked Dulio. Indeed, after coming to Third Heaven, there weren’t any evil dragons! There were a large number of them in Second Heaven, but almost none here! Dulio scratched his head. “Ah, oh that. There’s currently a battle there. — there’s not much left though.”
Dulio pointed into the distance, far away there were thunder clouds, and flashes of lightning. Asia looked in the opposite direction. I also turned my head that way — indeed, in the distance was an immense tornado, and some dark shadows being sucked into it. …Thunderclouds and tornadoes were being used to carry out a large scale attack. …In other words, he was the one who did all of that…! While I was fighting those evil dragons, others escaped. And most of the evil dragons have been defeated by Dulio’s sacred gear…. Once again, I realise that this man is strong! In times of crisis in heaven, as the brave saint’s Joker, his power was used the most. Hearing this, Walburga narrowed her eyes. Her eyes appeared to be happy, yet also vigilant. “Ooohlalala, this was beyond my imagination”
Joker stood beside me. …Truly, it was quite reassuring. Because he was such a powerful man, and he was on our side! And also our leader! Dulio said to Walburga
“…This is Heaven. Peace must be maintained. Don’t you think the souls here are cute?