The true highlight of the season. After returning to the Gremory territory, Rias and her peerage enter a young devils' Rating Game tournament. Their first opponent is the arrogant but highly tactical Sairaorg Bael. This arc is critically important for character development, as Issei must finally confront his crippling self-esteem issues and his fear of hurting Rias with his power. The season culminates in an emotionally charged battle where Issei achieves a new, more stable Balance Breaker form— Cardinal Crimson Promotion —and finally confesses his feelings for Rias.
, a descendant of the legendary Cao Cao who wields the True Longinus. The Rating Game High School DxD Hero