Azrael/Biography

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There are no details on Azrael's early life, and he has only been known in the records of war. At some point before the Ikaruga Civil War, Azrael fought against the Novus Orbis Librarium and fought in single combat against Houichirou Hazuki - both survived, although Houichirou was able to repel the Mad Dog just by himself, becoming the only known person to have ever done so.

During the civil war, Azrael was a thorn in the sides of all combating parties - the NOL, Sector Seven, and the Ikaruga Federation. During the Phenomena Weapon Dispossession Operation, in 2193, Sector Seven sent a mercenary squad to retrieve the Nox Nyctores - Deus Machina: Nirvana. Azrael wiped out the squad, leaving a singular survivor, their captain, who was rebuilt into Iron Tager. Azrael sustained a scar from this encounter that would come back to haunt him.

In 2197, Azrael was captured by Tager and Kokonoe, who had collaborated with Kagura Mutsuki. He was hired by an unknown Committee member in Sector Seven to retrieve the Azure Grimoire, but it was a setup by Kokonoe to lure him into an area where he could be captured. Despite eliminating many Sector Seven and NOL soldiers, he was still captured and detained in the Dog House after a fight with Tager where the latter struck at the scar he had caused years earlier.

Chrono Phantasma

Placed under a Sealing Designation by Sector Seven, "Mad Dog Azrael" possesses a superhuman strength that defies common sense. Once he begins fighting, he continues in an unstoppable rampage until everything is destroyed, earning him the moniker of "Deathbringer." Released from his cell and searching for a "hunting ground," the Mad Dog sets his sights on Ikaruga.

Arcade Mode

Stage 3: Valkenhayn R. Hellsing

Valkenhayn: I've finally found you, "Azrael". Azrael: Hm? Who are you? Valkenhayn: I normally do not overstep my boundaries... But I'm afraid I must ask you repay the dishonor towards my master. Azrael: Master...? Oh, you mean that bloodsucker? I suppose I do need to make up for some things. I did fail to "eat" her after all. You know, she wasn't bad, for a little girl. Valkenhayn: How dare you address milady with such indignity! It would seem you do not care for your life. Azrael: Heh heh heh... You know, you've got a pretty good scent yourself. I can smell "history". The scent of blood that withstood the test of time and ages. Color me impressed, Valkenhayn! One of the Six Heroes. Valkenhayn: You fool... Knowing that, you still bear your fangs? Azrael: Hahahaha! What do you say we cut the chit-chat. We're wasting our time talking. Now, give me a taste of that flesh! Valkenhayn: You will be appropriately punished for your insolence. <Azrael Victory> Valkenhayn: Guah! Im....possible. How could a mere human...have such power...? Azrael: What's the matter, "Six Heroes"? I was expecting to have a little more fun than that...

Stage 6: Iron Tager

Azrael: So this is where you were, Red Devil.... Tager: ?! ...Long time no see, Azrael. I'm surprised to find you so... free... Azrael: Yeah, well... I'm still on the end of a leash. Tager: ...Kokonoe, I've just encountered Azrael. Kokonoe: Yes, I have eyes, too... Still, this isn't good. Azrael: I see you guys like to have your little secrets, as always. Hey Kokonoe, you're peeking in on all this? Heh, cats are always gonna be pussies. Kokonoe: Azrael. What the hell are you doing here? Azrael: Such foolish questions you ask. I came here to crush you... Obviously. Oh yeah, and they mentioned something about an "Azure Grimoire", too... Kokonoe: ...Damn old geezers. Are you so desperate you'd unleash a mad dog...? Fools wouldn't even know what to do with the Azure Grimoire if it was staring them in the face. Azrael: Frankly, that's none of your business. Rather, I need to thank those "geezers" for letting me go...ain't that right, Red Devil? Tager: ... Azrael: That little dog house you guys made for me wasn't that bad... What do you say giving it a try, hm? Tager: You must be joking... I'll pass. Azrael: Mmm, then I'll just shove you into a casket, instead. Don't worry, I'll be sure to crush you first so you'll fit. Then, I'm coming after you, Kokonoe... I've been thirsty for some of your flesh. Tager: Silence, Azrael. What you did cannot be forgiven. Mark my words, I will be sure justice is served today! Azrael: Red Devil... I think your flesh will no longer be enough. I'll be sure to gnaw on your bones. <Azrael Victory> Tager: Guaaaah! Azrael: Wait, don't tell me that was it, Red Devil...? Kokonoe: Jump back, now! Tager: Roger that! Azrael: That was a very brutish teleport... I somehow doubt you'll be able to do it again. Never mind. Next time we meet, I'll be sure to pulverize the both of you.

Stage 7: Jin Kisaragi

Azrael: Well...if it isn't the famed Hero of Ikaruga. Jin: ...Who the hell are you? Show some respect. Azrael: You're pretty up-tight. Apologies. My name's Azrael. You must be Jin Kisaragi from the Novus Orbis Librarium. Jin: Azrael? Hmph... The "Mad Dog" from Sector Seven. Azrael: So you know me, too? Why this is such an honor. Jin: Massacre king, destroyer, cannibal, murderer... I've heard your name uttered more times than I cared for during the Ikaruga Civil War. Azrael: Now now...those are some harsh words. I have feelings, too, you know? Jin: I'm sure you do. What do you want with me? Azrael: Right, right. I thought you, the Hero of Ikaruga might know about "Ragna the Bloodedge". You see, I'm searching for his Azure Grimoire right now. Jin: ...What? Azrael: Oh...so you DO know? Jin: Ha. What's scum like you gonna to do to Ragna, even if you do find him. Azrael: A stupid question. He is the infamous "Grim Reaper". I'm obviously going to eat his flesh. I am the Mad Dog, after all... Jin: ...Then, I better put you down. Azrael: Heh heh heh, I never would've imagined I would get to consume the Hero of Ikaruga, too... Not to mention we're in the very land that earned you that title. The perfect stage...! <Azrael Victory> Azrael: What's the matter, Jin Kisaragi? Your title weeps in disgrace. Jin: Guh... What the hell are you...?! I've never seen a punch...pack so much weight. Azrael: ...Boring. ?! What the–?! Jin: Guh... You, wait...! Where are you going?

Stage 8: Ragna the Bloodedge

Azrael: You must be Ragna the Bloodedge. Ragna: If I told you I wasn't...would you believe me? Azrael: ...Why were you just watching? Ragna: I was curious to see how far that idiot would go. In the end, I suppose it was worth it to watch him get beat up, hah. Azrael: Funny, huh...? Still, that killing intent I felt earlier... That was not something to direct at a human. Ragna: Oh yeah? Well...it's good thing you're not exactly what we'd call "human", isn't it? Azrael: Never thought I'd hear the Grim Reaper himself say such harsh words. No matter. First things first... I'm afraid this can't wait. Ragna: Huh? Azrael: Hand over your grimoire if you don't wanna meet your maker today. Ragna: Wait, are you serious? That's it? Just like that? And now I'm supposed to go, "oh sure, please take it off my hands for me"? Yeah, right! Azrael: I see...then I must take it by force. Heh heh heh. Ragna: Tch. You could've saved us a bunch of time if you knew this was gonna happen. Azrael: Don't worry, just a little politics on my end. Now, Grim Reaper... I can't wait to see what you taste like. My fangs are thirsty. Ragna: Ew...you're into that sort of stuff? You Berserker... I've actually been a little on-edge myself. So don't blame me if you don't walk away from this alive! Azrael: That's what I'm talking about, Grim Reaper! I cannot wait to sink my fangs into your flesh.

Violence

AD2200/02/03 Ragna: Guah, what the fu– That power...are you even human?! Azrael: Hahahahaha! You enjoying yourself yet, Grim Reaper!? Now get up... I know this is not the extent of your strength! Ragna: Don't get too cocky, you damn monster! Hmph...I can't believe I'm wasting this on you. Restriction 666 released. Dimensional interference field deployed! Azrael: That's right, do whatever it is you do! Otherwise, I can't unleash MY true power, either. Ragna: Huh? Azrael: Enchanted Dragunov...level 2, released. Ragna: Gain Art...? No, this is an Overdrive... Shit, it's like you're a completely different person. Azrael: I'm afraid you're wrong on both accounts, Reaper. The Dragunov keeps my power contained...like a limiter. Ragna: ...A limiter? You mean to tell me you've been holding back this whole time? Azrael: Obviously. If I unleashed all my powers from the get-go, everything around me tends to die, and that wouldn't be too much...fun. Ragna: ...You mean you're STILL holding back!? Azrael: Hm? Yeah, well... It still is only level 2 after all. But you know, Grim Reaper... it's been a while since I've had to use this technique. You have no idea how happy I am. I must confess, you truly live up to your nick-name! But don't sweat the details...I'm still craving your blood!! Ragna: You damn hunk of muscle...don't you dare look down on me! You're gonna be dead meat! IDEA engine linked! BlazBlue, activate! Azrael: Excellent! So that is the BlazBlue!? Azrael: I shall sink my fangs into it until I can feast no more!

Story Mode

Chrono Phantasma

Three years later, in the February of 2200, Azrael was released from his cryogenic cell and had a collar put around him by Sector Seven. He was given a mission by the committee to find the Azure Grimoire and to detain Kokonoe and Tager. The collar prevented him from being able to fight those who did not wish to fight him. He found Kokonoe in her lab and brushed off her brief assault, but was unable to capture her as she teleported away, using the assault to buy time.

Azrael would find Ragna the Bloodedge at some point, forcing him to activate his Azure Grimoire, but this battle was overwritten by the Phenomenon Intervention battle between Izanami and the Amaterasu Unit.

The Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge was set up to lure Azrael into Yabiko's Colosseum where he could be captured by Kokonoe and locked up again. He entered without warning, demolishing the other contestants before fighting Bullet. This fight was much more difficult than the last as Celica's presence made Bullet unable to use Ars Magus, while Azrael's strength was completely unaffected. He broke several of her bones, one injury was even sustained by her just punching him. Aware she would die, Ragna leaped into the arena as Bullet was carried off to the infirmary. Azrael almost managed to make Ragna activate the Azure Grimoire, but the latter's self-control and a vision of his previous fight with Azrael helped him overcome it. The two fought some more until Kagura switched in after Azrael threw a massive attack at Celica (which was blocked by Rachel Alucard casually throwing Gii in the way).

During his battle with Kagura, the Black Knight lost consciousness for just a second which stopped Azrael from continuing his incredible assault. Kagura figured out Azrael's weakness with his collar and created a delay that allowed Kokonoe to teleport him to a dimensional prison, although not before teleporting him to Tager so the latter could throw in an attack for good measure.

Sector Seven

Near the 8th Hierarchical City of Wadatsumi, Azrael prowled, looking for prey. He found Bullet and the two battled when he told her that he recognized her unit's emblem. He was not able to finish his opponent as Bullet threw a grenade at the floor, using the smokescreen to escape.Azrael continued to hunt, eventually finding Tager and Litchi Faye-Ling and chased them throughout the Downtown of the 6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko. Nu-13 arrived on orders to retrieve Litchi from Relius and the pair fought against their targets until Kagura was teleported there by Kokonoe to buy time. Unfortunately for Azrael, all three of his opponents managed to escape and he was left alone with Nu until Hazama arrived and openly mocked the both of them.

Six Heroes

In the Lakeside Port of the 7th Hierarchical City of Kazamotsu, Azrael found Hakumen and Celica A. Mercury. He fought Hakumen, a dream of his, but the two of them escaped after Celica's intervention. He was curious about the power she possessed, but did not spend much time thinking on it.

Central Fiction

He bears a superhuman strength that defies common sense. Once he begins fighting, he'll attack anyone, friend or foe, and continue uncontrollably until everything is destroyed. For this reason, he gained the moniker "Deathbringer." He was sealed in a Dimensional Prison by Kokonoe, but after sensing the presence of the "Chosen," he begins acting in search of that strong prey.

Arcade Mode

Act 1: Phantom of Labyrinth

Stage 3: Ragna the Bloodedge

Azrael: Oh...? I chased a little scent and where does it take me...? Straight to the Grim Reaper. Hah, we still haven't settled our score. Ragna: Who the hell are you!? You from the Library? Or Sector Seven? Azrael: ...? You're joking. After all we've been through together, how could you forget about me? Ragna: Yeah, that's not helping at all, in fact it's making me sick. I'd like some time alone, if you don't mind. Azrael: I don't believe what I'm hearing... Whatever. All that really matters is how strong you are. Ragna: How strong...? Azrael: That's right. Your power. The Azure Grimoire's power... I hope you'll have no problem unleashing that today, GRIM REAPER! <Azrael Victory> Ragna: G'rah... How is this even possible...!? Are you human? Azrael: Enough messing around, Grim Reaper... You were even stronger the last time we fought! Ragna: Last time... Tch, sounds like you knew about me. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I've lost my memories... Azrael: Lost your... memories? Is that an effect of this world, too!? Dammit... who the hell is meddling with my fun!? Ragna: What? You're gonna let me go...? Azrael: It's sad... too sad. You're not worth consuming. I hope you find those memories before we meet again... Grim Reaper.

Stage 6: Kokonoe

Azrael: I've found you, Kokonoe. I won't forget what you've done... How you stopped my little fun. Kokonoe: What I've done...? I would love to hear more about that, Mad Dog Azrael... Azrael: Don't tell me you've lost your memories, too... I couldn't possibly handle the disappointment. Kokonoe: ...You know something. Azrael: I know something? No, it's the other way around. You've all forgotten. Kokonoe: I need to pay you back for wiping out my squadron during the Nirvana operation. Tell me everything you know. Azrael: Oh, don't make me count the times I need to pay you back... Heh, at least it looks like you'll do better than the Grim Reaper. Kokonoe... Don't fall apart when I pat you on the head, alright? <Azrael Victory> Kokonoe: Tch... I need to retreat. But I'll take this data with me, Azrael! Azrael: Ran away... But hardly worth the effort to chase. Without the Red Devil, you're not much fun. But forget that... I smell something big. ...Deep inside here, the ultimate prey. Something worth hunting!

Stage 7: Hakumen

Azrael: You're... Hakumen of the Six Heroes... Hahaha... The ultimate prize! Hakumen: Mad Dog... You've travelled along the Boundary and made it to this side. Hmph, only a monster like you could accomplish such a feat. But this is not your stage, nor where you should be. Leave. Azrael: Aww, c'mon now that's just cold. It can get so boring inside that dimensional prison, you know... I couldn't just watch all this prey walk by me. But you're not like the others I've encountered... Does that make you, "Real"? Not that it matters... as long as you're still just as strong! I just need to feast on the powerful... Our fight ended prematurely last time. But here, there won't be any interruptions! Hakumen: Someone needs to put a collar back on that neck. You wish a fight to the death!? Azrael: Surely, you can show me a good time... Am I right, hero!? Azrael: F'aha! Yes, this is wonderful. I haven't felt like this in ages! Aren't you having fun, Little Hero? Hakumen: Nonsense... Azrael: I'm impressed... but I know this isn't all your power. This sparring match was fun, but how about we turn it up? Otherwise... I may just sink my teeth into your flesh! Hakumen: Tch... Zeiyah! Azrael: Mmm, not bad. But this... Azrael: ...Tch, it's beginning to make sense. What a kill-joy. If it was all an act, I wish you'd given me the real thing. Hardly an award winning performance. You! Azrael: It's not decent... peeking. Nine: What a surprise... You actually ripped through the Embryo... Are you even human...? I've never seen anyone this irrational... even during the Dark Wars. Azrael: Your appearance and your voice... I thought I would never see you again. Alive, anyway... One of the Ten Sages and Six Heroes, Nine.

Stage 8: Nine the Phantom

Azrael: This strange feeling must be caused by you. Never mind. But to think I would have a chance to fight the Great Sage... It makes this entire act more bearable. Hah! Nine: Looks like you still have your memories... I'm impressed again. A mere organism not affected by the Embryo. Then perhaps I must find out for myself... if you really are one of the chosen. Azrael: Chosen...? You want to test ME!? Then let me warn you... Fight with everything you've got, and maybe you'll find what you're looking for. That is of course... if I don't feast on you first. Nine: Very well... time to play fetch, little puppy. <Azrael Victory> Azrael: Why do you hold back!? Fight me! Nine: Do you really wish to fight such strong opponents? Azrael: A pathetic question. What other reason is there to exist? Nine: Then... I suggest you go to Ikaruga. The strongest of the strong will gather there. The Grim Reaper, the Black Knight, Observers... Six Heroes... And even Hades. Azrael: Hades...? You mean the Gods themselves...? Nine: That's right. Hades: Izanami. One of the gods... And as one person who holds a grudge against the gods, to another. I would say this is a good offer. Azrael: Heh heh heh... HAHAHA! Wonderful! If it's true, then consider my interest piqued! So what, then? What do you seek from me? Nine: The Day of Reckoning, which will be brought by the Imperator... Izanami. Before it's complete, you must awaken the Azure Grimoire... Ragna the Bloodedge... the Black Beast. AD2199/XX/XX AZRAEL ACT1 END to be continued

Act 2: Nightmare Memory

Stage 3: Kagura Mutsuki

Azrael: Ah, finally... Something worth devouring. Nine: Hahaha! You've made this whole charade worthwhile! Kagura: Mad Dog from Ikaruga... Man, you're literally like...the last person I wanted to see right now. Azrael: When you left, you made me hungry for more. But I'm sure that won't be the case with you, right? Black Knight Kagura... You were pretty good before... So let's pick up where we left off, what do you say!? Kagura: Left off...? What do you know!? Azrael: Does that really matter? I'm only here to feast... Kagura: I'm really not into spending time with dudes, but... I'm REALLY curious about what you have to say. <Azrael Victory> Kagura: G'hargh! You... bastard... Azrael: Not as good as I'd hoped, but... you'll suffice as an apéritif. Kagura: Heh... I'm not even good enough as an appetizer...? Azrael: Well, that's a matter of perspective. Red Devil, Kokonoe, the Grim Reaper. Six Heroes, and then Izanami... There's still a lot in this course. Kagura: Tch... As if the Murakumo Unit didn't give me enough trouble already. Azrael: ...Oh? That thing's here, too? What a nice little tip. Maybe I should feast on that, too.

Stage 6: Nu-13

Bang: Ng'uooogh! U-Unbelievable... Nu: I will take the Nox Nyctores, Phoenix Rettenjo. I'm one step closer to becoming one with Ragna... Azrael: Found you, Murakumo... Bang: ...!? Now! Nu: Target lost... Azrael: You in the middle of something? Well, excus-- Nu: Why are you getting in my way? All because of you, Ragna is... Ragna...! Azrael: You're after the Grim Reaper, too? Well, too bad... because I'm gonna find him first. He's mine. <Azrael Victory> Nu: Nox Nyctores readings detected... Altering priorities. Commencing pursuit... I won't let you get away this time. Azrael: ... A PFD, a Nox Nyctores, and... Heh heh heh... I go to sleep for a little while and I wake up to this!? I need to test something, before anything else...

Stage 7: Relius Clover

Azrael: I was hoping I'd run into you by following Murakumo. Relius Clover... Relius: ... Azrael: Don't be so grumpy. You mean to tell me I wasn't even on your radar...? You willing to talk now? Relius: ...You've got no manners. I don't think we've been properly acquainted. Azrael: Enough of your crap! You've been pulling the strings behind Sector Seven. Don't tell me you don't remember... Relius: I'm simply not interested... Ignis, dispose of him. Azrael: Unfortunately for you, I need to see something with my own eyes... And you're gonna help me. <Azrael Victory> Azrael: Heh... HAHAHA! I didn't expect the infamous Relius Clover to be this good! My blood's boiling... But I'm not here to fight you. Relius: I would rather not waste time... What do you want to know? Azrael: What else do you need to create the Black Beast? Relius: A fascinating question... Why do you want to know? Azrael: It's obvious... To feast on it. Relius: This is just for your selfish desires... What a pathetic little creature. But those who lie behind these gates... They maybe be able to give you what you seek. Azrael: Oh...?

Stage 8: Izanami

Azrael: Ahh, you must be Izanami. The very creator of this pathetic world. Izanami: I commend you for your tone in my presence. What is it about this Embryo that does not live up to your expectation? Azrael: Simple... Everyone's a fake. It's all about appearances. How could that possibly satisfy me? Izanami: Very well... Claim the Azure and create the world you truly desire. Azrael: Hmph... Not a bad idea, but compared to fighting a god, even that doesn't sound quite as tempting. Heh heh heh... I've no doubt you'll keep me entertained. Won't you, Izanami!? <Azrael Victory> Azrael: Ah... Not bad, but still dull. I don't sense any life from you. Izanami: Naturally... I am death itself. But what a waste... You have the power to create the world you wish, and yet... Azrael: That doesn't interest me. Izanami: The thought of endless war and battles is no longer of interest? A sudden change of heart? Azrael: Nothing changed... The Six Heroes, Grim Reaper and Hades... The entertainment is short-lived. What about when I've feasted on them all? I need something bigger and tougher. Something I can fight with until the end of time. The only thing that comes to mind is... ...The Black Beast. I will cause the Dark War. I can only hope the beast that brought the world to its knees... ...can keep me satisfied long enough! Izanami: Naturally... All you seek is a more powerful enemy. Very well, I like you. Perhaps a word of advice, then? Azrael: Advice...? Izanami: Make a pact with me. Defeat the chosen, and free us from this Embryo. Azrael: ...What's in it for me? Izanami: I'll give you the opportunity to fight the gods. Their power is more than what you could have possibly imagined. Azrael: --!? Izanami: ...Well? Azrael: Heh heh heh... HAHAHAHA! Azrael: I like it. You've got yourself a deal! Izanami: And he rejoices like a child. I appreciate your honesty. Azrael: Don't forget your end of the deal, Izanami. You let me fight the gods! Until then, yes... I'll work for you! Izanami: Hehe... the Mad Dog Azrael. What a lively little man. Once you have walked this path of carnage with me, and we kill the gods... As your reward, I shall grant you death. AD2200/XX/XX AZRAEL ACT2 END to be continued

Act 3: The Replacement Blue

Stage 3: Arakune

Arakune: Kihehehe... I... Noe... Ver...llion. Destr...y and... tr...e Az...re! ...G'hyah!? Azrael: Damn. Another bust... Is it too much to ask for someone with some guts? Arakune: Why you...! You you you yo...! How da...e you interr...pt me! Azrael: I feast on anything that gets in Izanami's way... at least, that's the arrangement I have right now. But it looks like all I got is garba...huh? This air... Don't tell me you've got a phenomena weapon. Arakune: Seith...r? No! Pheno... eapon? No! Azure... No! Bound...ry... No! No no no no no! What ar... you!? Azrael: Hmm. You just might be useful yet. But first, you need to be disciplined. Please don't break on me... <Azrael Victory> Arakune: Gyaha...! Im...sible. Wh...t are ...ou!? Azrael: Aw, c'mon now... There's no need to struggle. That'll just make me want to break you even more! Arakune: Why yooooou! Gaah... Am I... done? No... Az...re... must find... Azu...re! Azrael: Fine. Arakune: ...Ah? Azrael: Resist all you want. I'm still putting a leash on you and taking you with me. You're a "vessel" and it's time I put you to work.

Stage 6: Bang Shishigami

Bang: You're...the Mad Dog Azrael...!? Azrael: Ah, the ninja from Ikaruga... Perfect timing. Bang: The creature behind you...is the same one Miss Litchi was after. Why do you have him in your custody!? Arakune: Kihe... hehehehe! Thi...s sc...nt. Nox... Nyc...es! Bang: ...Don't tell me. You are after the Nail!? Arakune: Give me! Give me the Nox... Nyc...res! Bang: Nonsense! This nail is my late master's very soul! I shall not let it fall in the hands of evil! Arakune: G'hyaaah!? Azrael: Stop drooling, and stand a side... I'll get you the nail. But I can't let you have my prey. Bang: Very well, Azrael. I shall avenge my comrades right here and now! <Azrael Victory> Bang: G'hah! ...Was my strength... insufficient...? Azrael: Don't be too hard on yourself. You tried. And you weren't bad...as an appetizer. Bang: How dare you...insult me...!? Azrael: You're up. Arakune: Kiheheheee! Azrael: Go ahead. Eat him. Arakune: Go.. ah...ead? Can... ea...t? Hehehe... Bon appetit! I see... see... this is... Nox Nyc...res. Won...erful! Azrael: Now, I've given you all a reason. The Nox Nyctores is right here! Time to gather, chosen ones!

Stage 7: Nu-13

Arakune: I sen...se. This is... same... sc...nt. Nox... Nyc...res! Nu: Nox Nyctores... Phoenix Rettenjo confirmed to be inside of liquid seithr. Azrael: The Murakumo... Don't make this too easy for me. Nu: Give Nu the Nox Nyctores... So I can kill that woman. Azrael: Hmm... You seem much more human than the last time I saw you. What happened? Nu: Target identified as hostile. Switching to combat mode. Azrael: ...Well, whatever. Arakune: G'yaaargh! Azrael: You're my new bait to hook some REAL big fish. Murakumo! <Azrael Victory> Arakune: Kihehe...! Nox... N...tores looks goo...d. Devour... I will... higher! Boundary Interface Prime Field Device... Embryo... Nox Nyctores... Clone... I see, I see... Fascinating! Azrael: Hm...? Yes, this tingling sensation... Looks like I caught the mother of all serpents! Now, show yourself, snake! I'll feast on you next!

Stage 8: Yuuki Terumi

Azrael: What took you so long, Yuuki Terumi!? I've been waiting for you! Terumi: You've gotta be kidding me... I like weak things. Why the hell would I want to see you? And what the HELL are you thinking? You dealing with that bitch behind my back...? Azrael: Curious? Then you better give this fight all you've got. There's something I need to see from you, too... You're the real deal, and it's making my blood boil! I'm gonna gnaw on you to the very last bone, Yuuki Terumi! Terumi: Tch... Just my luck you have a hard-on for me. Azrael: I've no doubt you'll entertain me... Now, don't let me down! Show me the strength of the Six Heroes! <Azrael Victory> Terumi: Ahh, yes, yes, yes... You win, you win. I really don't have time to waste on you. Azrael: So you don't plan to use your full strength...? Or perhaps you can't? Terumi: Who knows? But that really doesn't matter... You had a question for me? Well, you're in luck! Because this one's on the house. I mean, you did go through all this trouble... Terumi: ...to lure me out...? Azrael: You've noticed? Terumi: It was harder not to...really. Azrael: Down to business then... I thought you might know. Terumi: ...What're you talking about? Azrael: The pact I made with Izanami... ...Making the gods fight each other... Where are they calling the gods from? And where was the Master Unit originally...? Terumi: ...You bastard. Azrael: Too easy. I thought you might know "where" it is... Azrael: Time to exchange answers. ...Waiting for you to talk, Terumi. I'll go to their world, yet... Cross the bridge that links our world to theirs... WHERE'S the door that leads to the Azure!? TELL ME! I WILL FEAST ON THE GODS THEMSELVES! AD2200/XX/XX AZRAEL ACT3 END to be continued

Story Mode

Even though he was in a different dimension, Azrael managed to physically tear his way out of it. He found himself now inside the Embryo and his memories were completely unaffected, unlike most of the chosen who resided inside it.

Azrael became one of the chosen and fought against Ragna and Kokonoe, realizing they had lost their memories. He would later face against an illusion of Hakumen created by Nine the Phantom and would fight against her himself. She held back and told him to go to Ikaruga where he could fight against the chosen and Hades: Izanami herself. In Ikaruga, Azrael found Kagura, but he too had lost his memories. Azrael defeated him and later found Nu who had just defeated Bang Shishigami. They fought until Nu left when she detected a Nox Nyctores. Chasing after her, he later found Relius and they fought as well. At some point, Azrael had found Arakune and began dragging him across Ikaruga to consume the Nox Nyctores'.

The contract is established

Izanami teleported him to her location and Azrael made clear his disgust with the Embryo. They both fought and Azrael had earned his piece of the Azure, but rejected it. Azrael was tired of facing the same opponents and entered into a contract with Izanami - defeat the chosen and he would be granted access to fight the Gods of the world for all eternity. By this time, most of the chosen's memories had been restored.

Fulfilling his pact, Azrael chased down Ragna and Rachel. He mocked Rachel since she had lost most of her overwhelming power and fought Ragna, but he was unable to beat him as Ragna had begun to reach the peak of his strength. Satisfied and wanting him to grow more, Azrael willingly walked away without killing either of them. Azrael skulked around Ikaruga and followed Bullet, who had still yet to regain her memories. He openly taunted her over how he killed her squadron before launching a nasty blow on her. He lamented over Amaterasu's choice of who was chosen, and left Bullet alone, completely unsatisfied.

In Kazamotsu, Azrael found Kagura and Jin after he was tipped off by Izanami and managed to rip his way into their frozen space-time. Using his strength alone, he shifted space so they were inside the Colosseum once more. He fought Kagura, who had managed to annoy him enough for him to unleash Enchant Dragunov to level 4, making him faster than the eye could see, but he was trapped by the combined efforts of Trinity Glassfille and Jin, who unleashed the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa and froze him solid.

Azrael's data was backed up by Es, and he was restored in the new world created by Ragna after Doomsday. He was kept in the dog house once more, with Kokonoe keeping a constant watch over it at all times.