Shin High School DxD Volume 2 Discussion

[XFire]

Was he even in DxD for that fight or did he just take her out in CxC?

[syzorst]

Originally Posted by XFire

Was he even in DxD for that fight or did he just take her out in CxC?

Issei had just summoned Ddraig to deal with Crom just prior of facing Rias so he was in DxD form when he fought her.

[syzorst]

Middle Game Contd:
Asia vs Crom

Spoiler:

Crom rushes towards Fafnir and Asia tells Xenovia and Irina to let her and Fafnir handle Crom. Xenovia understands her determination and tells Irina they're goal is to reduce Rias' numbers as the Trio and Panties cant win against the Evil Dragon, so Asia will use herself as bait. Crom lets the 2 escape, he tells Asia that he respects her bravery and remembers Rias saying that Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Gasper, and Kiba would've shown her mercy but need to retire her in order to win. She tells Crom that to defeat Asia, he has to defeat Fafnir. Fafnir leaves the chariot and dons a strange armor saying he'll protect Asia.

More spoilers Life 3.

Spoiler:

Life 3: Before the Final Battle
Before the day for their joint training session on the mountains, Akeno and Koneko both want to spend time with their husband as Akeno doesnt get to spend much time with Issei and Koneko kisses Issei and is sad bc she will be going on the 2nd Year trip to Kyoto so they wont be able to be together for a while. Bc of the RG, Akeno's feeling because fighting with her husband makes her sad and her S and M elements are complicating her feelings. Issei says that he'll defeat them, but for now he'll spoil them. All of his other wives(Except Kuroka) arrived cockblocking Issei, so they all slept on the same bed....until Xenovia kicked Issei off of it again.

Next day, they arrive at their training camp, Issei, Ouryuu, and Bova went mountain climbing, Xenovia and Irinia trained with each other, Roygun with Bina, and Rose, Asia, Elmen, Ravel, and Ingvild study magic together. Ingvild with little effort is very talented, but there are some concerns. Her power is unstable and to use her in the RG requires a lot of Pieces as she would take up 7 Pawns with the fact that her powers have been sealed and she hasnt trained with her SG meaning she could limit Issei, Bova, and Ouryuu as well as recording her singing is not allowed in the RG. Ingvild also has the powers of the Leviathan clan's "Sea Serpent Dragon Tail" which allows her to flood large numbers of uninhabited cities and she may also transform into a Snake-shaped Dragon. She sometimes unconsciously uses it, which forms a water dragon. Issei decides not to use Ingvild against Rias, and after agreeing to it, she falls asleep as a symptom of her sleep sickness, she falls asleep at school and at work.

Everyone continues training for 3 days, Issei has been training to stay in DxD for as long as possible as well as exploring more inside of his SG. After training everyone watches Sairaorg vs Shooting Star RG, the field is a sea surface with many islands with the beginning of the match shows a cannon fire towards an island for Shooting Star. The attacked retired a Bishop and Pawn of Sairaorg. Sairaorg deliberately flies to the air to provoke them to attack him. Shooting Star's Rook is a low-level Devil, Bishop's technique was praised by Rose, and his Knight is super fast. Roygun says that her connections revealed that all of his members have been discovered by Shooting Star by "There is delicious food there" and invited them to the Azazel Cup. Shooting Star is revealed to be a 30 year old Magician with Devils also as his ancestor. He possess Devil's blood, but its very thin which is how he got his Longinus.

Shooting Star and Sairaorg are fighting each other on a island where their attacks are destroying a small island in the distance, Sairaorg feels that he's not using BxB. Shooting Star says that he has no talent and without this sword he'd fail. Sairaorg relates to him saying they're the same as he didnt inherit the POD, so he uses BtB and tells him to use his Longinus to defeat his. They fight like when Sairaorg fought Issei, and Sairaorg tells him no matter what, they cant change all the loses he faced in the Preliminaries, Shooting Star says they dont care about that as they'll keep moving forward step by step. Ravel says that Shooting Star's team finished eating just before the RG, so they all start collapsing and Shooting Star cant beat Sairaorg in a physical contest. Sairaorg punches Shooting Star which knocks him to the ground. They talk about being acknowedged by Oppai Dragon and Shooting Star satisfied surrenders.

Spoiler:

Team Members:
King: Issei Hyoudou
Queen: Bina Lessthan
Rook: Rossweisse and Nakiri Ouryuu
Knight: Xenovia Quarta and Irina Shidou
Bishop: Asia Argento and Roygun Belphegor
Pawn: Ravel Phenex(x2) Bova Tannin(x3) and Elmenhilde Karnstein(x2)

King: Rias Gremory
Queen: Akeno Himejima
Rook: Koneko Toujou and Vasco Strada
Knight: Yuuto Kiba and Lint Sellzen
Bishop: Gasper Vladi and Valerie Tepes
Pawn: Crom Cruach(x8)

Spoiler:

Life. D×D (Diabolos Dragon) & Data. X×X (Cross Time Kiss)
The RG will take place in the a new build stadium in the Gremory territory with a 2 statues one Oppai Dragon and the other Switch Princess at the entrance. Fans who couldnt get tickets have to watch it outside through a Stadium TV. Issei's parents are there with his mom seeing a RG for the first time. Mitsuya enters the room and introduces himself to Issei's team and Issei's dad says he's their Bodyguard. He tells them that Ajuka requested him to be their bodyguard. Ouryuu filled with anger says he'll avenge Momiji, his older sister of 3 years who was the previous Ouryuu. Telos Karma is the reason why she's gone, Mitsuya says that "Kaede" chose to stay there to guard there as it is a mission. Issei's parent defuses the situation as they left the room and Issei's team leaves for the RG.
Parents 1:
Issei's parents enter a room where Rias' parents and Millicus are there. The Fathers talk each other and the mothers talked to each other. The fathers got a glass made by Azazel made a beer toast and prepare for the RG to begin.

Another battle

Spoiler:

Rose & Elmen vs Akeno & Valerie
Rose and Elme were flying around where they discover the 2 and Akeno says that their goal is Valerie. If they can't beat Valerie the worst case was they seal her powers. Since there are no Phoenix tears, they can't afford to lose her. Rose uses Mistilteinn to attack Akeno, so she transforms into her FA form with 8 wings and no longer needs the bracelet. Elemen drank Issei and Ravel's blood. Akeno says Rose's magic power is difficult to resist and that she's her husband's Rook, but she's Rias' Queen. Akeno then takes out a Ghost mask that Rose senses is dangerous, she then summons 2 Ghost of Japanese Myth saying that her good interactions with Suzaku have increased the power in her mother's blood. Akeno's mom was easily approached by Ghost, so Akeno can control Ghost and Imps. Under restrictions of the RG, summoning's are limited based on their power which is why she has 2 Ghost and Issei's team has Fafnir which Rose didnt know about her contract with the Ghost. Both start attacking each other to test their powers, where Rose sees Elmen summon a Sliver Motorized Knight(Mech) to help her fight Akeno and the Ghost.

Ravel vs Koneko

Spoiler:

Ravel vs Koneko:
Issei and Ravel are flying together where they saw Koneko waiting before the fountain. A friend's showdown, Ravel launched an attack from her huge fire wings and Koneko with 3 tails attacked Ravel, but she quickly healed. Ravel and Koneko both said that the other has improved.

Ouryuu vs Lint
Ouryuu plans on assisting the Trio after defeating Lint who is revealed to be a Joker, so she can't be underestimated. Ouryuu notices that Roygun used a Time Bomb effect of Crack on Lint that not even the Holy Grail could fully heal at this moment. Lint activates her BxB "Purple Inflammation of Love Bully Angel" which summons 3 Angels (2 Male 1 Female) that represents Siegfried, Freed, and Lint. Ouryuu judges the situation and manipulates the earth to block all 3 angels, thinking about being unable to save her, Ouryuu plans not to fall behind from the previous Ouryuu and accelerated his fist into Lint retiring her. He avenged Bova and Roygun's power is really power. He smiles and says that though he lost at least she didn't win.

Nikari vs Lint

Spoiler:

Ravel vs Koneko:
Issei and Ravel are flying together where they saw Koneko waiting before the fountain. A friend's showdown, Ravel launched an attack from her huge fire wings and Koneko with 3 tails attacked Ravel, but she quickly healed. Ravel and Koneko both said that the other has improved.

Ouryuu vs Lint
Ouryuu plans on assisting the Trio after defeating Lint who is revealed to be a Joker, so she can't be underestimated. Ouryuu notices that Roygun used a Time Bomb effect of Crack on Lint that not even the Holy Grail could fully heal at this moment. Lint activates her BxB "Purple Inflammation of Love Bully Angel" which summons 3 Angels (2 Male 1 Female) that represents Siegfried, Freed, and Lint. Ouryuu judges the situation and manipulates the earth to block all 3 angels, thinking about being unable to save her, Ouryuu plans not to fall behind from the previous Ouryuu and accelerated his fist into Lint retiring her. He avenged Bova and Roygun's power is really power. He smiles and says that though he lost at least she didn't win.

[Lex79]

So, Asia has impenetrable defense, Xenovia near invulnerability with the scabbard, ok they are fighting against gods now, but I'm starting to think if it isn't a bit too much.

[TommyG]

God damn, in the game where everyones value is reduced and maou class people cost 5 pawns, an unstable untrained Ingvild costs 7... Jesus when she's fully trained she's going to be a freaking monster.

[Emperor of D.]

Originally Posted by Lex79

So, Asia has impenetrable defense, Xenovia near invulnerability with the scabbard, ok they are fighting against gods now, but I'm starting to think if it isn't a bit too much.

What do you mean by a bit too much?

[XFire]

Originally Posted by Emperor of D.

What do you mean by a bit too much?

Asia's defense can stop Crom, who is functionally the strongest character not named Shiva left in the world. Basically no one can scratch her. Xenovia appears to be on a similar level.

They can't necessarily always win, it's almost impossible to actually take them out now.

[syzorst]

Originally Posted by XFire

Asia's defense can stop Crom, who is functionally the strongest character not named Shiva left in the world. Basically no one can scratch her. Xenovia appears to be on a similar level.

They can't necessarily always win, it's almost impossible to actually take them out now.

Aren't you forgetting about Indra?

[syzorst]

Kiba vs Issei

Spoiler:

Life Friend VS Knight Friend
Issei vs Kiba
They arrive in a shopping center parking lot. Issei remembers when he first became a Devil, Kiba was the one who brought him to the ORC. Kiba says his goal is to surpass Issei and he'll continue to be with his friends in the future. Issei uses DxD G, so Kiba takes out his strongest sword and various Dragon Slayers and points them towards Issei. The two have spared numerous times so they're familiar with their fighting styles. Gram, Holy Demonic Swords, and his Dragon Knights are having difficulty in trying to break through the defenses of the black armor. So Kiba uses a new technique to transform the Knights to become boosters on his arms and legs to accelerate faster and superimpose as much damage as he can on Issei. Issei enduring the damage decides to transfer power into his speed which allowed him to hit Kiba. Kiba highly injured refuses to give up and tried to release a large amount of Holy Swords at the edge of Issei's foot, but he breaks the Magic Circle with Ascalon, so Kiba pours all his power into creating a Holy Sword and rushes towards Issei. He manages to damage his right shoulder, but Issei pulls the sword out and hits Kiba severely damaging him. Since they know their styles so well, he hates losing to guys like Issei outside from Issei.

Furthermore

Spoiler:

Issei leaves the building where he encounters Crom and notices his left hand is wounded. Ddraig laughs and says he was injured by the Great Dragon King. Crom responds that he did eat the Son of Lucifer. Ddraig gets materialized and asked if he'll fight him like that, and Crom said he should be honored that this is the best state to be in against him. They declare their names and Crom says this era is very good, the Azazel Cup is fun, and today's a good day as he hears to Dragons called his name today. Issei then leaves towards Rias

[XFire]

Originally Posted by syzorst

Aren't you forgetting about Indra?

No? He isnt as strong as Crom.

Edit: Holy crap Kiba. F***ing finally.

[Beelzebub sama]

Issei used dxd G mode again wasn't it like if he would die if he ues it again?

@syzorst thanks for spoilers btw

[Sekiryuu12]

Pseudo DxD.

[syzorst]

Originally Posted by XFire

No? He isnt as strong as Crom.

Edit: Holy crap Kiba. F***ing finally.

We really don't know that.

[XFire]

Originally Posted by syzorst

We really don't know that.

I mean, they haven't fought, but considering Indra's still got that accolade about the Yondaimaou as his only indicator of strength vs what Crom gets compared to/actually does, it feels like a safe bet.

[Emperor of D.]

What? Kiba actually got some shots in on DxD Issei? Unbelievable.

[Ka-el]

Wait a minute, so Ingvild control over seas is due to her blood not to her SG?

[syzorst]

Originally Posted by XFire

I mean, they haven't fought, but considering Indra's still got that accolade about the Yondaimaou as his only indicator of strength vs what Crom gets compared to/actually does, it feels like a safe bet.

So based on spoilers, who do you think Issei had a tougher time with? Vidar's team or Rias team.

[XFire]

Originally Posted by Emperor of D.

What? Kiba actually got some shots in on DxD Issei? Unbelievable.

He did better against Issei than freaking Vidar did before the dragon armor

Glad best bro has finally gotten some much needed upgrades, he deserves them

Originally Posted by syzorst

So based on spoilers, who do you think Issei had a tougher time with? Vidar's team or Rias team.

Honestly it sounds like Rias is doing better. Vidar deliberately set it up to give Issei a fighting chance, true, but once Issei's team only lost a couple people and Ddraig dominated. Vidar had to pull in a Dragon King to stand a chance against Issei, and Apollon couldnt drop Xenovia.

Here, Ddraig is held against a wounded Crom (based Fafnir as always), Xenovia actually collapses despite surpassing Strada's power, Kiba legit wounds Issei, and four members of the team go down. It still sounds like Issei held the advantage throughout, but Rias made him bleed for the victory.

[Shieldbro]

Originally Posted by Ka-el

Wait a minute, so Ingvild control over seas is due to her blood not to her SG?

Her SG evolved with her blood or something in a subspecies and became a longinus so ig is both her blood and SG that control seas and possibly underworld lakes.

[Jedsada]

From my understanding, Kiba must use everything he got to inflict some damages on Issei's DxD armor (Though, Issei is still unharmed anyway).