Chapter 53 : Battle of will
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Chapter 53 : Battle of will
Turning her head a little, she smiled. "You will see in a moment. If what I think is going to happen then we may soon have a new house head."
Sirzechs was staring at her with a dumb look, he still couldn't understand what his wife meant with that. That was until he felt two strong auras shooting through the roof.
Quickly turning around toward the castle he saw and heard massive explosions going on as the attacks were coming from every which way.
Grayfia seeing this just giggled as she knew what was happening which forced Sirzechs to tear his gaze from the castle towards her.
"W-what is happening down there Grayfia?" Sirzechs asked, a little scared for the young Red Dragon Emperor as he could tell that both Lucy and he started to clash.
After giggling for a bit more Grayfia told him. "That my dear is what Lucy needed, whoever approached her was weaker than her and only tried to use her.
After what needed to be done was done they would leave her never to return. If Issei can somehow manage to be on par with her or overcome her than that would show her for the first time in her life that he is there to help her not use her.
You know that people don't think clearly when in rage. Well that is Lucy in a nutshell, she is filled with rage and if Issei could weather the storm that is Lucy, she would slowly open up to him."
Seeing the logic Sirzechs just nodded his head turning his attention to the battle that was going on in the castle with the hope that Issei would be able to do impossible again.
'Good luck Issei Hyoudou-Lucifuge. Lucy maybe rough on the edges but she is soft inside. Treat her well Issei, I know you can.' With that thought, Grayfia tapped Sirzechs on the shoulder and motioned him that it was time to go.
With a nod, Sirzechs made a magic circle and left with Grayfia leaving a young Emperor to fight a battle that will change his life forever.
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As the battle of will and power continued, Issei felt that he was slowly breaking through the barrier that Lucy put around her heart. He knew that sometimes the best way to know the person is to fight them and if that was what it took to help Lucy he would do.
As he was in thought he fell into her trap. As Lucy charged for another attack Issei prepared to block it or dodge it but he didn't expect for Lucy to miss on purpose to create a smoke screen that she used to get around him and send a powerful kick that sent Issei flying into the wall on the opposite side.
Lifting up he couldn't felt but have a little smile as he was starting to enjoy this battle. Lucy was a very skillful opponent and a powerful one at that. She knew how to use and exploit his weakness and he found that thrilling to see how much she could back him up against the wall.
"Is this the best you can do Sekiryuutei? If it is then you better get out of here before it's too late." Lucy said as she looked at the young boy that was clad in red armor.
She would admit that while she had an advantage in both experience and power, the boy in front of her was a quick learner and was with a help from the gear quickly neutralizing her advantage in power.
Though as she continued to pummel him down his will was something she was fascinated by.
Normal beings would run away ten times by now, but this boy in front of her was not giving up, he would stand up and without of fear charge directly at her. Thought not to say that he also managed to land a few powerful hits on her.
"No why would I do that Lucy, I never had a fight this good, and my spirit and will are something that is not going to let me back down now when this is getting good.
I'll admit you are the strongest opponent that I fought, way stronger than that Fried Chicken.
But that doesn't mean that I will kick the bucket now. So let's continue." He answered her honestly making her eyes widen as she heard him.
"Very well, don't say I didn't warn you Sekyriuu..." Lucy started only for her to be interrupted by Issei.
"No, no, none of those stupid titles, I'm fighting you as Issei Hyoudou, Not the Red Dragon Emperor. So just call me Issei or Ise, Lucy."
He told her as his helmet disappeared and he smiled softly at her which made her blush a little bit.
'This guy is interesting that's for sure, but if he can't at least equal with me in power he is not worthy.
Though what he said is true, I'm enjoying fighting him. It's been a long time since I had to go almost full power.'
Lucy thought as a small smile started to show on her face that made Issei's widen even more seeing that she was also enjoying this.
"Now Lucy I think it's time for me to go full power don't you think? It would be bad of me to lag behind when you are also going almost full." Issei told her with a smile that made her look at him in shock.
"W-what? You are not at full power and how do you know how much I'm using? You never saw me until today?" She asked in pure shock.
"Simple, I can tell from the way your hits and aura are getting stronger by the second. Now shall we my lady?" Issei answered with a smirk and a little hand signal to show her to come at him.
"Why you!" Lucy growled as she flared her full power and charged at Issei at her fastest speed that he was barely able to keep up.
"Now this is more like it." He mumbled to himself as he also powered to the as Ddraig's voice was heard yelling Boost repeatedly.