User blog comment:Crimson and Darkness/Volume 25 discussion blog/@comment-34061653-20180506195121/@comment-108.217.172.134-20180506235547

I didn't say Xenovia can defeat gods but fight them. Strada isn't on the level Apollon so I'm sure Xenovia would have an easier time with Strada then Apollon. Oh and after Apollon was swatted by Ddraig, Xenovia manage to fight Apollon for the rest of the game by herself. Also you say Strada can break Xenovia's swords including Durandal? Unlikely, this isn't the same Xenovia back in Vol 19. Xenovia was able to cut through Apollon pillars of light which shows improvement from her fight with Nero. Furthermore, Xenovia has learned to use multiple of Excalibur's abilities simultaneously which again, shows another sign of improvement from her fight with Nero. Xenovia has shown more improvement than most of the heroines. Strada is going to have a fight on his hands against Xenovia.

You say Lint can handle Xenovia but that's unlikely. Irina could keep Lint company. The battle between angels. Xenovia takes Strada out of the equation, Lint is occupied by Irina. Who's keeping Grayfia company? Who's keeping Roseweisse company? Those 2 are serious threats to Rias team. Not to mention with Asia's support? Let's say Grayfia team up with Asia against Rias FIBTP? Can you not see Rias struggling in that matchup? Ddraig gives Issei's team an overwhelming advantage in power. Her chances are slim at best.