User blog comment:B214/Shin DxD 1 discussion/@comment-175.138.188.184-20180926082732/@comment-28884330-20180927182934

When did it say that Vali didn't repair the damage? It's just obvious. All the armors in the series repair when getting damage, it doesn't have to be stated every single time.

Slowing down Crom is enough of a success, and Vali was landing every single one of his attacks, with Crom's body spurting blood from each.

Whether they care about the damage or not is irrelevant. You can enjoy pain or not feel it, but the damage is still there and it's still damage, regardless of what you think of it. Someone can have all the stamina in the world, but if their legs are turned to mush then that stamina is completely useless, because the legs won't move even with such stamina. On top of that, the retiring system works on damage, and death occurs by damage. Regardless of whether you mind that damage or even enjoy it. Even if his power is not weakened, once again, that's irrelevant. The damage is still there, and you get closer and closer to retiring regardless of whether you get more excited from the damage.

Xenovia has Durandal and Cross Crisis, so how would Strada blast her away? And she doesn't need to defend, because even if Durandal II hits her she straight up won't receive any damage. No need for defense. And how would him being a stronger opponent affect her more than an equal opponent when she's immune to damage? Your hypothesis only works when both parties can be damaged. Since Xenovia cannot be damaged, how would Strada being stronger drain her stamina any more than, say, Apollon could?