Team Black Dragon Emperor of the Eternal Light vs Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King

This was one of the scheduled matches during the Preliminary Round of the Azazel Cup. It drew the largest audience out of any match up until the Main Stage with an astounding 400,000 fans in attendance including numerous Gods and other teams who wished to witness this historic battle. The most anticipated fight out of everyone on both sides was between Dillon Hyoudou and Balberith who both were eager to test one another's strength. Balberith wished to face the man who bested his idol (Issei Hyoudou) and Dillon wished to face Balberith after he severely wounded his former rival now best friend Sairaorg Bael and almost defeated his brother Kio Hyoudou if it not were for his interference. The day of the match had come and everyone awaited both teams arrival into the stadium. Dillon Hyoudou gave a quick motivational speech before he and his team entered the arena and he made it very clear to everyone that they needed to take the opposing team very seriously, especially Balberith.

 Team Black Dragon Emperor of the Eternal Light 


 * (King) Dillon Hyoudou
 * (Queen) Isaiah)
 * (Rook x2) Ahzamack
 * (Knight) Kazuto Kirigaya
 * (Knight) Ikki Kurogane
 * (Bishop) Asuna Yuuki
 * (Bishop) Thea Corentine
 * (Pawn) Stella Vermillion
 * (Pawn) Azrael Belial
 * (Pawn) Oringo
 * (Pawn x2) Kio Hyoudou
 * (Pawn x3) Chikara Bael

 Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King 


 * (King) Zeno
 * (Queen) Verrine
 * (Rook) Balberith
 * (Rook) Unknown Grim Reaper
 * (Knight) Gressil
 * (Knight) Unknown Grim Reaper
 * (Bishop) Unknown Grim Reaper
 * (Bishop) Sonneillon
 * (Pawns x8) Unknown Grim Reapers

It was decided that the match would be played out in a classical Rating Game which would last 24 hours. As both teams entered the arena and were sat down as the rules were laid out to those in attendance, a special guest referee had appeared for the match. The special referee was none other than Ajuka Beelzebub with Shiva, Sirzechs and Azazel being the commentators for the match. Both teams were bestowed a single Phenex Tear and thus the match began. The battlefield appeared to be a vast open plain of mountains along with a pair of massive castle like structures on opposite sides of the battlefield. There also appeared to be a few floating islands with water falling onto the ground below. As both teams began to make their preparations, Dillon began to think to himself about what strategy the enemy would be attempting to use. Using the map that was provided to both teams, Dillon asked his team for suggestions on how they should cope with such a diverse and powerhouse of a team. Isaiah spoke first suggesting they try to draw out the enemy in order to expose their King which made sense to everyone. However, Chikara rejected this idea stating it would just make them look like cowards if they tried to go for an easy and quick win. He agreed that achieving victory was the utmost priority, but he also felt the team needed to make a statement after Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King easily defeated Team Asura who were highly favored to win the tournament with the King being Shiva's right hand man. Dillon agreed with Chikara's suggestion; but he commented that while making a statement would help them gather sponsors and popularity, it would also cause major problems for the entire team if they became too carless or engaged in too many heated battles which would effect their performance in the long run. Kirito chimed in by asking what exactly would they need to do to make a statement, just defeating a team would seem ordinary given the amount of talent on their own team. Azrael agreed with this and also asked Dillon what they should do. Dillon gathered his thoughts for a brief moment until he came up with a decisive plan to attack the enemy head on whilst also luring their biggest threat, Balberith into a trap where they could dispose of him leaving the rest of the team unprotected. Ikki suggested an entirely different approach where they would instead utilize Azrael's vast knowledge of magic along with his Sacred Gear to split them up and take them out one by one until only Balberith and Zeno remained. Idea after idea was thrown out for a debate until finally a decision was made. Due to the lack of experience on the opposing team, Dillon decided it was best for the team to face them head on. He knew that if they kept up enough pressure they could easily overwhelm the opposition as long as they didn't let up or fail to defeat an opponent in which case they're entire plan could falter. He also made it very clear that everyone needed to report Balberith's location at all times for he was Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King's only chance at defeating them. A few moments passed and everyone got into position as Dillon used a magic circle to communicate with his team, he ordered Thea to create a thick mist across the entire battlefield so that they're movements would be hidden. However in doing so they gave their opponents the chance to also use the thick fog to pass through their defenses so that they're pawns could promote to Queen's. As both teams entered the fog Ikki began using his Sacred Gear, Perfect Vision to scout the enemy's movement. He managed to spot 4 humanoid figures that were slowly approaching with caution, and they appeared to be unable to see anything due to the fog. Ikki reported this to Dillon who made a swift decision to allow the enemy to advance in which they would circle around to search for the opposing team's King. As the 4 members of Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King made their way into enemy territory, Chikara sensed a very powerful aura that made him think it was Balberith. This caused him to immediately report this suspicion to his team which shocked Dillon as he did not expect Balberith to be so aggressive. After surrounding the group Dillon flew overhead and began to sense the aura's of the powerful demon's below until he shockingly discovered it was only Sonneillon, Gressil and a Boosted Verrine who was radiating her demonic aura to mimic that of Balberith. Dillon immediately tried to stop his team from engaging the enemy but it was too late as suddenly a gigantic wave of demonic aura came blasting through the thick fog directly towards Verinne's location in which she suddenly teleport herself as well as her allies away. Ahzamack sensed the blast ahead of time and used his body as a shield to protect his teammates as they attempted to shield themselves with either magic or their own bodies. As the smoke cleared everyone heard the sudden laughing and slow but soft clapping of someone familiar. It grew louder and louder until finally it stopped, a sudden click like the snapping of fingers was heard and the immense fog vanished. Before them stood everyone from Team Black Satan of Darkness Dragon King with Zeno standing firmly in the back with Balberith at his side. Dillon clenched his fist as he was overcome with a rush of pure rage but he managed to keep it at bay. Zeno began conversing with the latter's asking which one of them dared to quarrel with Balberith. No one replied which annoyed Zeno as he ordered Verrine, Gressil and Sonnellion to blast the latter's with a huge wave of their demonic power. As the huge blast of demonic power came hurling towards Dillon's team he tried to fly down in time to create a barrier but before he could do so Ahzamack apparently had sensed the opposing team's attack and charged the attack head on. He was soon struck as a huge explosion went off, shortly thereafter the smoke cleared and Ahzamack seemed unfazed. This shocked the opposing team until Balberith stepped forward. The 2 exchanged glances as Balberith asked the latter if he was prepared to face him to which Ahzamack responded with silence as he slowly glanced upwards. Everyone darted their eyes up into the sky only to see Dillon Hyoudou land beside Ahzamack. He glared at the opposing team with a look that scared everyone including his own team members as well as the audience. He ordered Ahzamack to retreat with the others as Zeno began conversing with him. Zeno asked the latter why did he order his team to retreat to which Dillon responded. "June 16th, that was the day the Alliance of Hell was defeated. I lost a friend that day, a brother whom I could turn to in my time of need. He sacrificed himself for the protection of my team as well as those who were unable to defend themselves. He was murdered by someone who lacked empathy, someone who didn't care who he hurt or killed, someone that only gave a damn about destroying everything and anything!!!" Everyone became terrified as Dillon began to shout. "I have waited so long to avenge the death of my fallen comrade. The lives you've taken, the tortured souls of all those who died at your hands stand with me today. I have come for your head and I will not accept anything less......BALBERITH!!!! Zeno glanced to his right in shock as Balberith seemed unfazed and still showed no emotion whatsoever. "If I were you Zeno, I would take your team and just get the hell out of my way. I don't care if I have to break the rules of this tournament, nothing is gonna stand in my way. So for those of you listening or watching at home, the commentators and referee's overseeing this game, I will only tell you this once, stay the fuck out of my way!!! After hearing this Zeno and his team retreated except for Balberith who remained motionless. Zeno shouted for Balberith to follow him but the latter refused. Dillon clenched his fists as he and Balberith had an intense stare down. "Black Dragon Emperor, I remember hearing about you. Your the one who brought my friends to their knees as they cried out for help. I was created for the sole purpose of destroying the very foundations of such tyranny. You may think what your doing is for the good of the people but you never think about how we feel. You just assume we only seek blood when in reality we just want peace, that is why I am here; it's not to make amends for the choices I've made but to protect my friends with every breath in my body. I don't care who you are or how powerful you may be, all I know is that your standing in the way of our peace and I will take it upon myself to defeat you here and now, just as I did with your comrade. He was a true warrior, one that even in the face of death stood firm with pride. I did not want to kill him, I don't want to kill anybody, but when someone prevents me from protecting my friends I simply will not back down weather it be you, Hades, or even God himself. With all my strength I shall show you my will! I will prove to the world that your just a small speck, a mere weakling who believed he was God's chosen protector. Prepare yourself, I will not show you any mercy!" The crowd remained silent as Balberith brought his friends and family to tears with his speech but this angered Dillon even more as he punched the ground hard leaving a huge crack as he then proceeded to roar loudly thus scaring everyone except for Balberith. Lightning began radiating from his body with extreme velocity. "You think what your doing is right?! You honestly believe your the only one that's suffered?!!" Dillon once again roared loudly but this time with 10 times the amount of rage he previously had which caused some of the officials to prepare to stop the match until they were ordered to stop by Shiva who allowed the conflict to continue. "There is more to life than peace and prosperity! Everyone is and always will be created differently, each of us walks a different path for that which we make ourselves. We all make our own choices, regardless of what motivates them but there is no excuse for killing my friend! He was more than a warrior, he was a man who had hopes and desires that he never got to fulfill because of you! It's because of you that so many innocent people had to die!!" Dillon paused for a few moments as he tried to compose himself but he had gone too far and just blew a gasket. "I know your listening Isaiah, I know that you are an Angel watching down upon me and I know you would never agree with what I'm about to do, but I cannot allow the actions of this Demon to go unpunished! Grant me your strength, for I shall shine the light of eternal darkness upon this world!!" Dillon pointed at Balberith as the lightning radiating from his body grew stronger and stronger until it eventually created a massive thunderstorm overhead. A God-like aura also began to form around the latter as he began absorbing an immense amount of energy. "I am the Guardian sent forth to purge all that is Evil! I am the harbinger of death!! I am the Guardian of Eternity!!!!! The latter roared so loud that his aura cracked the earth as gigantic lightning bolts randomly began to strike the ground with authority. Balberith summoned his immense demonic power with a aura almost matching that of the latter's. The crowd became terrified as the two God-like warriors charged forward at one another whilst roaring and as they clashed fists a huge burst of shockwaves began to emit from their combined power. Neither budged an inch until Balberith eventually overpowered the latter and sent him rocking backwards a few steps. This caused Dillon to lose his sanity as he roared 100 times louder than before which caused Shiva to stand up out of his seat as everyone became shocked at what was taking place. Dillon and Baloryx began doing an unknown chant as a golden like God-aura began forming around his body.

(Dillon) The Black Dragon dwelling within me, awaken from your eternal slumber

(Baloryx) The Holy Angel I possess within me, rise up to become a God and roar

(Baloryx) The Holy Spirit residing within this Guardian

(Dillon) The Holy Spirit residing within this Heavenly Dragon of Thunder

(Both) Watch over us as we become your Guardian that smites evil

(Both) The Cosmos shall tremble at our Holy Thunder for all Eternity!

After finishing the chant most of the Gods and rival teams gazed in awe as a blinding white light engulfed the massive battlefield forcing everyone inside to cover their eyes for a few moments. The light soon faded and as everyone glanced back over they were shocked to find Dillon Hyoudou in a new form. Baloryx began speaking from the left gauntlet that what he and Dillon had just activated was they're "Apocolyptic Thunder Form" which had power rivaling that of Gods.