407 Devour

The moment Riser was punched by Issei, Riser was dead, but once again, he was reborn, and half of his body that was cut was also regenerated. Still, the impact of this attack caused a tsunami in the surrounding area, and whether it was Alaska or the northeastern part of Russia sunk into the sea. 

Yet, this wasn't the end. 

"RISEEEEERRRRRR!" 

Issei blasted Riser once again toward Canada, and the impact caused the western parts of the country to almost sink into the sea like the others. At that moment, he was enraged, and he was going to destroy Riser! 

His hatred, anger, and everything! 

There was no way that he would forgive him! 

Facing this attack, Riser was once again dead, then was born once again. It was impossible for him to die, yet at the same time, he knew that this was dangerous. There was this power in Issei's punch that almost made his rebirth ability invalid. It was as if it was impossible for him to use it.

Yet, if Issei thought that power was enough to kill him, then it was wrong. 

Riser wouldn't die so easily. 

No, he couldn't die! 

Even if his rebirth ability was invalid, there were still many ways for him to return alive, such as turning all the damage into nothing but a dream or focusing on his regeneration. Yet, he had to say that Issei was cruel. 

Riser wasn't sure how many humans had been killed in this battle, but he knew that the numbers would almost reach a billion soon. While he didn't want their battle to affect those humans, he was powerless at this moment. Even though his space creation was enhanced due to the "Isolation" effect from the "Beelzebuth" skill, no matter how many times he tried, the space was penetrated by Issei so easily like a piece of paper. 

"It's useless!" 

As if reading his thoughts, Issei said, "The power of penetration from Ddraig has been empowered! No matter how you try to imprison us, it will be impossible to do it!" 

"...." 

Even though Riser was beaten up, he felt speechless by Issei's words. He just wanted to move the battle somewhere so it wouldn't hurt the others, yet why did this guy act like he was the wrong one?

Was it the revenge of the will of the world and the two leaders of two lifeforms on another world for him and this world?

As this world was almost dominated by him, Issei thought that he might as well destroy this world. Moreover, the one who was in control of Issei's body at this moment was Issei from the future, which meant that even if this world was destroyed, it didn't matter. 

Yet, even if it was meaningless, Riser tried since he really didn't want more people to die. However, all he did was pointless since he could do nothing at this moment. The only thing he could do was to strengthen himself until he could match Issei. Yet, it needed time, and by that time, this world might be as good as an end. 

At that moment, everything was in ruin. Nothing remained. It was like a scene that happened in another world. Whether it was all supernatural beings or living beings in this world, they thought that it was the end of the world. 

Ragnarok, Apocalypse, Frashokereti, Armageddon, the end of the world, or whatever the names are according to the religions, which everyone believed might truly happen. 

Everyone was crying. They were in terror, frightening, yet they had no power to do anything. At this moment, the only one that they could rely on was Riser. Those who tried to come perished as the impact, aura, and everything of their fights weren't their fragile beings could hold. 

Nevertheless, Riser continued to stay alive persistently. His figure might be lame and even ugly due to the brutality caused by Issei's attacks, but even so, as long as he was the one who stayed alive, he was the winner! 

Yet, as if reading his mind, Issei said, "I know that you are confident about your rebirth ability, but what if your rebirth ability is meaningless?" 

Hearing those words, Riser didn't say anything and just stared at Issei, who had gotten ahead of himself. He wasn't sure where he was at the time, but he felt he should be one of the islands in Oceania. He had to admit that this battle was difficult and took quite a long time as he almost revolved around the world. 

"Are you scared? You are scared, right?" 

Hearing those words, Riser spat saliva that was mixed with blood on Issei's face. 

"...." 

"DIIEEEEEEE!!!" 

Once again, a tsunami spread everywhere from the impact of Oceania. 

At that moment, everyone was in despair. They tried to pray, yet their prayer was meaningless since the only one who could save them was on the verge of dying. 

"Dear!" 

"No! No! No!" 

"I won't forgive you!" 

If there was something that Riser was glad for, it might be because of Issei's subconscious action to avoid those heroines who were supposed to be part of Issei's harem. 

Yes, in this world, those heroines might be taken by Riser, but as long as Riser disappeared, they would return to Issei's arms once again. 

Still, the screams of those women who were supposed to be his made Issei even crazier as they cursed him.

"RISEEEEEERRRRRR!" 

Nevertheless, Issei never blamed them! 

Instead, he blamed Riser as everything was Riser's fault! 

If Riser wasn't here, then would everything turn like this? 

Riser was already numb, and he had already ignored the pain in his body as it was too much. Frankly, dying might be better, so he wouldn't feel this pain anymore, but how could he give up? The thought that Issei would conquer the world and take what was supposed to be his made him wish to puke and insist on staying alive. Nevertheless, he had to say that even if this guy had gained such power, Issei was still a pushover, which made him speechless. 

Yet, as if reading him once again, Issei said, "This is the last blow. I know that you can continue to be reborn, but with this power of penetration, you won't be able to stay alive once again! This blow will end everything!" 

Riser thought that Issei was talking nonsense, but somehow, he could tell that this blow was dangerous, and he knew that he needed to escape. Yet, unfortunately, he couldn't. However, when he thought that it was his end, someone appeared in front of him and accepted this blow. 

"..." 

"You...!" 

Issei panicked and looked at the scene in disbelief. 

Yet, Riser widened his eyes and didn't expect something like this to happen to him. While this was the cliche plot of the protagonist where his loved one would block the attack so it wouldn't kill him, he didn't expect this plot to happen to him. 

"...you stupid." Riser looked at Ophis, who blocked this attack for him. However, Ophis only smiled. This was probably the first smile he had ever seen on her face. "...is it worth it?" 

"It is." Ophis could feel her life was dwindling, yet she said those words sincerely. "You're warm, so warm that it makes me find the meaning of life. You give me meaning. I might disappear, but I will be with you. Thank you, Riser." 

Her body disappeared and entered his body. 

"No, no! No!" 

While Issei stared at this scene in disbelief and refused to accept, Riser closed his eyes and could feel Ophis' strength enter his body. 

"Duelist." 

Unlike before, this time, whether he and Issei were swallowed by space, it was a time for him to devour Issei and everything.