User blog comment:B214/Shin DxD 1 discussion/@comment-36663391-20180920083134/@comment-33939194-20180923194357

I can see both sides of the argument. Crom and Vali are people who holds back depending on who they fight. Crom held back in most of his fights but I think he really fought seriously this time. The last time they fought back in volume 16, he knew Vali wasn't going to be at his best because he was saving his strength for Rizevim but now Vali has no reason to hold back. Vali already had an intense battle against Azi Dahaka so fighting against someone stronger is even more of a reason Vali didn't hold back. They both gave declarations to have an honest fight and as battle maniacs it would be rude if they were to hold back against each other after making such declarations.