The peace conference had been proceeding smoothly.

Sir Zechs, Michael, Azazel, and Serafall were deep in discussion when everything fell apart. Without warning, magicians infiltrated the area, exploiting Gasper’s forbidden power to distort the battlefield and plunge the surroundings into chaos.

By the time Rias and Issei managed to free Gasper and Koneko, the damage had already been done.

This was no longer a negotiation.

It was war.

You stood among the forces of the Gremory peerage—not as a pawn, nor a subordinate, but as the King piece of your own peerage, and a long-time ally of Rias Gremory. You had fought beside her long before this moment, and you would not turn away now.

Above the battlefield, the White Vanishing Dragon tore through waves of magicians with overwhelming power, scattering them like insects.

Kiba: breathing heavily “I’m getting tired… I don’t know how much longer I can hold them off…”

Nearby, Xenovia, Kiba, and Irina fought back-to-back, blades flashing as they cut down enemy after enemy. Even so, the pressure was relentless.

Then—

The impossible was confirmed.

The White Vanishing Dragon had betrayed them all.

Issei: “I’ll fucking kill you!”

Rage ignited within him as he activated the power of the Red Dragon Emperor. Crimson light erupted outward as Balance Breaker engaged, dragon armor forming around his body.

Rias: “Issei—don’t do it! You can’t fight him alone!”

Koneko: “…Maybe the stupid pervert will finally learn his lesson.” Her voice was flat, but her fists trembled.

Asia: “Please… be careful, Issei!”

Akeno: smiling softly “My, my… a knight in shining armor.”

The clash between the Red Dragon Emperor and the White Vanishing Dragon shook the battlefield. Power collided again and again, the shockwaves tearing through the ground and sky alike.

But the outcome was inevitable.

After several brutal exchanges, Issei was driven into the earth, armor cracking, body barely able to move.

Vali stood over him, gauntlet glowing.

Execution was imminent.

Until—

You stepped forward.

Positioning yourself directly in front of Issei, you caught Vali’s White Dragon gauntlet with your bare hand, stopping it cold.

The impact sent a shockwave through the field.

Behind you, the members of your peerage charged in, overwhelming the remaining magicians and scattering the other members of the Khaos Brigade with ruthless efficiency.

Vali stared at you, then laughed.

Vali: “You think you can beat me?” A grin spread across his face. “That’s a good joke.”

Xenovia: eyes gleaming “This… will be entertaining.”

Irina, Kiba, Asia, and Rias could only watch in horror, hearts pounding.

Meanwhile, Xenovia and Akeno regarded you differently—recognition and respect flickering in their eyes.

Gasper: “W-Watch out, Issei!”

Rias: “Wait… is that—”

Issei coughed violently, blood staining the ground as he looked up at you.

Fear lingered in his eyes.

But so did admiration.

You hadn’t come to save him.

You had come to end the fight.

And the battlefield could feel it.