Chapter 18: Dimensional Crossroads
[Threat Analysis]
Dimensional Boundary Breach
Detected: Multiple Signature Points
Power Level: Beyond Classification
Potential Impact: Multiverse Scale
"Full defensive formation!" Rias commanded, her Leadership skill instantly coordinating her peerage.
[Party Battle Readiness]
Rias Gremory (King)
Level: 32
Status: Maximum Alert
Akeno Himejima (Queen)
Level: 29
Status: Combat Mode Active
Yuuto Kiba (Knight)
Level: 26
Status: Speed Resonance
Asia Argento (Bishop)
Level: 24
Status: Defensive Support
Koneko Toujou (Rook)
Level: 27
Status: Physical Containment
Issei Hyoudou (Pawn)
Level: 16
Status: New Protective Mode
Sacred Gear: Boosted Gear Active
"Ddraig," Rias addressed the Dragon Emperor within Issei's Sacred Gear, "what are we dealing with?"
[Dragon Communication Channel]
Ddraig's Response: Cautious
Analysis: Multidimensional Threat
Potential Combatants: Unknown
The dimensional boundary began to fracture, reality itself seeming to bend and twist.
[Dimensional Breach Protocol]
Stage 1: Initial Separation
Stage 2: Energy Convergence
Stage 3: Potential Invasion
[BOOST!]
Issei's Boosted Gear responded instinctively, his newly developed Dragon's Aegis expanding to protect the team.
[Protective Field Analysis]
Range: 50 meters (Expanded)
Durability: A-Rank
Special Feature: Dimensional Resistance
"Everyone, prepare for anything," Rias warned, her Power of Destruction swirling defensively.
Suddenly, multiple figures began to materialize:
[Incoming Entities]
Entity 1: Cao Cao (Human)
Level: 40
Sacred Gear: True Longinus
Threat Level: High
Entity 2: Georg (Human)
Level: 38
Sacred Gear: Dimension Lost
Threat Level: High
Entity 3: Leonardo (Human)
Level: 35
Sacred Gear: Annihilation Maker
Threat Level: High
[Threat Assessment]
Group: Hero Faction
Objective: Unknown
Potential Conflict: Maximum
"Well, well," Cao Cao smiled, his True Longinus gleaming, "the famous Gremory peerage. We've been watching you."
[Political Tension Detection]
Diplomatic Options: Limited
Combat Probability: 95%
Survival Rate: 85%
"Your recent... revolution," Georg spoke, adjusting his glasses, "has caught many people's attention."
[Hidden Agenda Detection]
Motivation: Assess New Power Levels
Secondary Objective: Potential Recruitment/Elimination
Confidence Level: High
"We represent a new order," Cao Cao declared. "Those who believe power should be seized, not inherited."
[Ideological Conflict]
Hero Faction vs Gremory Revolution
Stakes: Societal Power Structure
Potential Impact: Multiverse Scale
"Issei," Rias spoke softly, "remember your training. Protect."
[BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!]
[Boosted Gear Resonance]
Power Multiplication: x8
Protective Instinct: Maximum
Dragon Energy: Surging
"We're not here to fight," Rias responded diplomatically, "but we will defend ourselves."
[Leadership Skill Activation]
Diplomatic Approach
Conflict Avoidance Attempt
Success Rate: 45%
Cao Cao laughed. "Words from a revolutionary. Let's see your power!"
[Combat Initialization]
Scenario: Multiverse Conflict
Difficulty: SSS-Rank
Objective: Survival and Territorial Defense
"Everyone," Rias commanded, "Perfect Sync Mode!"
[Ultimate Formation]
Crimson Garden: Dimensional Defense
All Members: Maximum Synchronization
Special Feature: Adaptive Response
The battle for their future was about to begin.
[System Message]
Multiverse Conflict Initiated
Prepare for the ultimate challenge...