He's not out yet!

Issei's eyes widened as he fell towards the ground, and Raynare wasn't even giving him the time to land, about to stab down into his chest. "Boost!" he shouted internally, hoping this would be enough for what he had in mind. His hands shot up, and grabbed the spear by the shaft, just over the tip, holding it back.

He slammed into the ground, but barely noticed, as his hands were screaming in protest from holding the spear, like holding his hands atop a stove, though his left hand, insulated by his Sacred Gear, was slightly better off. Raynare's eyes widened, and she tried to **** the spear into his chest, but it wasn't budging... Well, actually, it was, but not in the direction she was pushing it.

Instead, Issei **** it aside, and threw a swift kick into her shin. Her bone cracked, and she cried out in pain, staggering. Her eyes were wide in terror as she realized that her last ditch effort had failed, and her leg was now useless. "What are you?" she demanded. "How is this possible?"

Issei got up, triggering another boost as he did, panting as his hands steamed. "What am I? I am a Devil," he said, his tone dangerous. "And one you pissed off."

Her eyes widened as he stalked towards her, and she turned as if to flee. Issei however, immediately moved to intercept her. She then lashed out, having formed another spear, using her body to conceal it, aiming directly for his face. He caught it again, and this time, it didn't burn as bad, especially because he used his protected left hand. The more his power increased, the less the Holy Light harmed him. Like the difference between pouring a cup of water on a candle, and a campfire. The candle would be snuffed out instantly, but the campfire would only hiss and keep burning. In short, despite Raynare's type advantage, the current difference in their power was too much for that to overcome. And it was only going to keep growing with every time Issei boosted.

In short? She was fucked, and judging by the look on her face, she knew it. He shattered the spear with a simple squeeze, before she suddenly smirked, and he noticed that this last sneak attack had been a diversion while she spread her wings. "Fuck this, I'm out!" she screamed, before taking off, and flying away as fast as she could.