I'll go see Vali.
I understand how you feel, but that is probably impossible.
Is it because he's a part of the Chaos Brigade?
I know that!
I know, but if there's no other option...
The underworld is being attacked openly by the Chaos Brigade.
We were attacked again, just yesterday.
There are many who fell victim to their attacks.
Many families, friends, and lovers are currently filled with sadness.
We can't associate ourselves with someone from the Chaos Brigade
just to save the relative of a great devil.
Though Vali Lucifer is not part of the Old Satan Faction,
one small mistake may create discontent among those like Shalba.
This is something that affects the peace of the entire underworld.
President Rias is very important...
Someone I treasure very, very much.
That's why I have to go save her.
That's all there is to it.
Issei.
I understand your position and the current situation among the devils.
But for me, the president...
Then, Issei...
Want to give up being a devil?
When you hear the voice in your heart
You can be reborn infinite times "NEW -> BORN"
"High School DxD BorN"
I can't hide it any longer
Salvation and ache, a mirror's PARADOX
I realized once I faced myself
The soul must be where my dream rests upon
The moment I met you and touched you, your tears spilled on my hand
Because their heat melted into my heart, our feelings could connect
"DEAR" x "DEAR" wait for me!
I make choices within this despair
Not because of blessings, but definite FEELING!
Until I reach deep into your heart
I'll call as many times as it takes, "YOUR NAME"
"Episode 11: I Will Fight!"
Give up being a devil?
Are you being serious?
The great devil, Sir Zechs Lucifer, knows nothing about this problem.
If you guys go all crazy on your own, it's not his problem.
No, but...
So I'm saying that if you guys end up creating any problems,
I'll take care of you all.
Take care of us?
In the worst case scenario, I'll have you all become fallen angels.
What?!
Then I'll be the one responsible as the Governor-General.
At the very least, it will quell the discontent in the underworld.
But something like that...
I know it's strange coming from a believer that became a devil,
but is that really possible?
You're a fallen angel because you were previously an angel,
so it doesn't make sense for a devil to become a fallen angel.
That's very true.
Wait! Wait! I'm talking about the worst case scenario.
There shouldn't be a problem if you all rescue Rias safely, right?
If she's in the Dimensional Gap, she doesn't have much time.
Sir Zechs.
Sir Zechs!
I don't want to quit being a devil.
But if there is a great punishment for what I'm about to do,
I will accept it all after I save President!
I definitely won't run away!
I'm begging you, Sir Zechs!
Huh?
We are part of Rias Gremory's household.
We are prepared to give up everything for our master.
She said she would become my big sister.
I cannot leave someone like that to die!
I promised myself from the day you put me under her care, Sir Zechs,
that I would protect her with my life.
She gave me a home.
I owe President Rias for giving me a reason to live on.
Please, Sir Zechs!
Stop pushing yourself so much, Sir Zechs.
Please save my little sister.
Red Dragon Emperor.
Yes?
Huh?
Will she really come?
She will definitely come if I call for her.
I didn't expect you to tell me where you are, Shirone.
Why the change of heart?
That's...
I have a favor to ask!
Red Dragon Emperor?
Is it all right to let Issei and Koneko go alone?
It's not good to aggravate them by going in a giant group.
We're keeping an eye on Issei's movements. If something happens...
We can jump in at any time.
For now, we can only hope that the negotiations will go smoothly.
Are you serious?
Yeah. I want to meet with Vali.
I never understand what Vali is thinking,
so I don't mind helping you out.
Really?!
But in exchange, I want Shirone back.
Why are you surprised?
We're enemies. There needs to be a fair trade during negotiations.
Shirone. Don't you think so, too?
I can't do that.
Koneko is my valuable comrade.
Oh, I see.
Um, is there anything else?
Are you an idiot?! You're the one asking for a favor!
Nope! The negotiations are a bust!
Jeez, I rushed over here for no reason.
--Big Sister!
--Please wait!
Wh-What?
I know that I'm being unreasonable.
But, right now, this is all I can do.
Please! Let me see Vali!
Don't yell so loudly!
I've grown bored of this.
Do whatever you want, Vali.
Huh?!
Vali?!
You were all here from the start?
It's too dangerous to let Kuroka go out by herself.
What do you mean by that, Bikou?!
This is exactly what I'm talking about!
Vali. If you were listening, please!
Please take us to the Dimensional Gap!
And what if I refuse?
I'll use force...
Boost!
And make you take us!
The ones involved with the red or white dragon
have never had a good life.
Don't you believe this to be destiny as well?
Who cares? Even if a destiny like that exists, I'll change it!
I told you that we'd have our duel once you got stronger.
If I defeat you now, I won't have anything to look forward to.
Arthur.
The Holy Royal Sword Collbrande,
passed down through generations of the Pendragon family,
has the power to rule over space and cut through dimensions.
Dimensions?!
Acting like that to tease him.
You can't complain about others, Vali.
You'll really take us?
We'll only take you to the Dimensional Gap.
I can't promise that you'll make it back.
Well, normally, everyone dies there.
So seven people are going to the Dimensional Gap?
Yeah.
What is this?
Take it with you. Fafnir should protect you if the need arises.
Yes. Um...
It's my fault you were kidnapped by Diodora.
Think of this as a small token of my apologies.
I should honestly thank you here, but my personality is twisted.
Don't worry. I have no plans of harming them.
In other words, you have another goal in mind.
To think we can only pray here for their safety...
If people like us, who are neither devil nor part of her household,
get involved, this problem will escalate beyond the underworld.
But...!
Because the bond they have built together is strong,
they will be sure to return.
That is what I believe.
You're right. I'll believe in them, too.
Now, then.
Well, let's go home.
Right.
Stupid Shirone.
So this is the Dimensional Gap.
As long as you stay within this field,
you will not be swallowed by the nothingness.
However, this field will only last for one human world hour.
Once the limit is reached, you will be forced back into our dimension.
One hour...
Only that long?
I don't know how big the Dimensional Gap is,
but is there any guarantee that the president will be within the field?
The strength of your hearts greatly affects the Dimensional Gap.
Make sure to keep your hearts strong.
Hearts?
What do you mean by that?
If I explain, my warning will lose its meaning.
This is as far as I can help you.
Goodbye.
What should we do in a place like this where there's no left or right?!
N-Not only left or right! I can't tell what's up or down!
The strength of our hearts.
I wonder what he meant.
Keep our hearts strong...
Akeno?
I was thinking about the meaning of what that man named Arthur said.
Meaning?
This is a space where the laws of physics doesn't work.
If that is the case, there is no distance or direction.
I see. Perhaps...
What is it, Kiba?
Rias will definitely come. We'll definitely see her.
That's because...
Our feelings for her will bring her to us.
President!
Rias! Is that you?!
President Rias?
President?
Thank goodness.
Why?!
Is this an imposter of the president?
No. That is definitely her.
I can tell as well. That is definitely President Rias' aura.
Stupid! There's no way! The president wouldn't attack Asia!
Are you kidding me?!
Is she being controlled?
C-Controlled?
President, it's me! Issei!
President! I'm telling you that it's me!
This is some kind of joke, right?!
President?
We need to take her to safety first!
Making President do something like this! That damn bastard, Loki!
Rias!
Koneko!
Yes!
I can't!
What?!
I can't stop the time!
Is it because we're in the Dimensional Gap?
This is bad! Run!
Koneko!
Akeno! Asia!
A barrier? This stone...
Fafnir saved us.
A-Akeno, what was that light that the president just released?
It is the reason that Rias is called Ruin Princess.
Huh?
Until now,
her power released any time she experienced a surge of emotion.
But right now, the president...
She's the opposite of emotional.
The demonic power of destruction...
It seems she can't release her power to its full extent.
This isn't it?!
At full power, there would be no place to hide within this field.
President! You shouldn't do something like this!
Please! Stop this!
As I thought.
Huh?
The president can hear us.
What did you say?!
President Rias! Please remember!
President!
She's still conscious?!
I have never forgotten the day you gave me a name!
I-I was given a new life!
And you accepted me as a part of your family,
Big Sister Rias!
If you weren't here, President Rias,
I would have been hated by everyone and had no place to go.
I would have probably died on the streets!
When I was dying... When I was filled with hatred...
You saved me, twice!
President Rias!
Remember, Rias!
Remember all of our voices!
All of our faces!
President!
Rias?!
Issei...
President!
Huh? Presi...
What?
That form!
It looks just like Issei's Balance Breaker!
How can that be?!
That armor.
It gives off the same aura as Issei did when he transformed.
I failed with the Red Dragon Emperor due to an interference.
But then I was able to think of a different plan.
Is this what he was talking about?
Kiba! Xenovia!
President, please stop this!
Get a hold of yourself, Rias!
Rias!
Asia.
Akeno!
Are you all right, Akeno?
Issei, please save Rias.
Huh?
If the Dimensional Gap is greatly affected by our hearts,
you are the only one who can save Rias.
Me?
But how can I save her?
Fight with Rias.
With the president?!
Impossible! I can't! I don't want to do something like that!
I can't do it!
There's no way I can do it!
I know just how painful it is for you.
But I'm sure that she only wants you to come save her.
But is that really okay?
No. Can I even do it?
Fight the president...
Please don't look at it that way, Issei.
Asia.
Big Sister! Please save her!
President...
Here I come...
President.
Shit!
Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!
President!
What's going on?!
The field!
The power from the attack is affecting the Dimensional Gap!
Asia!
You definitely will. You'll definitely return, won't you?
Together.
Rias...
It's already too late.
The twilight of the gods is fast approaching.
Ragnarok?!
Because she's so important to me.
Because I want her to come back home!
I will fight!
Right, pretty much everything
I think you know already
But you know the heart
Isn't all-knowing
Only the important things fail to connect
In the end, analog is the way to go
That's why right now
I want you to give it a proper shape!
Your teasing VOICE
Give me! Let me hear it
Just a little bit is fine
I don't want ambiguity, I vote no secrets!
DO YOU DO YOU KNOW?
Give me your answer
I'm not scared at all
I can't say it, but you know, right?
Please understand
TELL ME HEART
Because what changes everything
GIVE ME WORD
Is always you
"Next Episode: High School DxD BorN"
At this rate, it'll be just how Loki wants it!
President Rias. Issei.
Definitely... Definitely...
"Last Episode: Any Time, For All Time!"
Come back to us.