Chapter 25: A Deal
"You've got to be kidding! That monster took my daughter's life and tried to run away when we went after her. If what you are saying is true, I certainly can't let you go alone unless Edith comes back." Milo was still in a bit of a shock but there was another goddess whose expression had gone pale. "Re…R…Regis! You aren't kidding, right? Serena! The Serena ?" To her question, Regis just replied with a nod. "But that will be decided on whether you win or lose, right Milo? Let's finish this quickly." To Regis's request, she took upon the challenge. Valkyrie prayed in her mind, 'It took the God of Creation, Edith and Goddess of protection over a month to just deal with that monster, who knows what is going to unfold.' And the game for the secrets of heaven began.
"Master, I may sound a bit rude but do answer my only question, if you please." A minion begged Defallages. "What is it?" to his loud reply the minion somewhat felt pressured but, after gathering a bit of courage he asked, "Why do you long the war with Gods? Aren't they supposedly stronger than us?" His question was indeed correct yet the demon lord got angry over this for some reason, he was about to kill off the minion in a sweep when he just controlled his actions and replied with a crooked laugh, "Do you know that most of the Gods are ascended from Primal Plane, meaning they aren't as strong as they are told. And after devouring the Diablo's domain, there's no one who can stop me from conquering the whole Nine Hells. Only then we'll be attacking God's Domain. For now, tell me where that rat is?" "He's here to meet you sir, please don't kill him, we'll be needing him right? Remember what you said? You tend to go on killing when you are angry sire." His minion answered with a lowered head. "Tsk, damn this shit. Fine I won't." They started walking towards the long-range teleportation array in the Defallages's castle. As they walked into the room, there were already three people waiting for him. "Pleasure to meet you in person my lord, I The King of Etherblade, Finis. I believe we had an agreement regarding the control of Arboria and Antioch. You were to give us control over Arboria as a whole in return for the opening of a Dimensional Crack for your army to invade. Why are you not loosening up your grip over the territory, I don't understand." Finis along with his guards was questioning Defallages. "You and your foolish greed never stop, I told you you'll have it once, you open up the gates of Hell. Did you open them up? No! Right? So fuck off! Come back when you are reasonable enough." Saying this he turned around and started walking towards the door. Just as he was about to open the door an arrow was shot near his palms. "Oye! You want to die?" He replied with a sinister look, but suddenly his expression changed. It was as if he just saw something even scarier.
. Arlo, son of Fintis, walked in through the portal with the artifact weapon, a bow 'Vijaya'. Its radiance filled in the room immediately. "You low life! Be grateful to my father who helped you in getting to the surface. You dare mock us and we seal you back in this bloody darkness. Moreover, I'm not here for you demon. Father, we have a problem." Even though he was a mere human, with that weapon in his hand, even the Great Demon Lord. Defallages couldn't touch him, after all that weapon has seen a lot of bloodsheds. He had to just stand there and watch him as he mocked him. "Naomi ran away. She somehow managed to get past Ephesus using long-range teleportation, I can't track her from here." He stated the condition to his father. "My foolish daughter! Damn, we can't just go and barge in the north, that bloody Plane Guardian is there." Fintis was troubled by the fact that his daughter had run away. "Why not, those old hags won't stand a minute before me n Vijaya! Let's just go and smack 'em all." Hearing this, Defallages started laughing crazily. "You… You and your little toy… You morons don't even understand the meaning of strength. Listen kid, I've lived enough to say this. Forget it! That Plane Guardian, I know him. He's a wizard and is no less strong than any bloody mid-god." His reasoning was quite to the point. "Yes my son, we have to wait until the demonic forces are able to pass through the crack freely. You heard how he took out that dragon right? We must not make any mistake. We've waited long enough for this day. Defallages, don't forget our promise, we'll be taking your leave. See you soon enough." Saying this Fintis along with Arlo and their guards passed through the portal. As the portal got closed up, Defallages turned toward his minion with an angry look on his face. "You said he will be a good pawn, tsk. That kid is no joke, if we are not careful he will kill us all. We need to go for another level. But…" As he started saying the sentence, he severed the minion's head from his body, "It seems like you won't be needed any longer. Damn, thanks to you my new dress is now ruined." Saying so he walked out of the room.
"Are we there yet?" Vivian asked to which Aeneas replied, "Funny that even after being an assassin you are that less patient, look at your friend! She hasn't made even a sound for the last few hours or so. Wait, is she alive? Check it! I don't want to carry dead people." "Will you quiet down? The only person I can hear is you." Catherine replied. Sylph was also covering her ears to prevent herself from hearing all the babbling. "At least we managed to pass the Golem Grasslands in time or we'd have been crushed by those rock giants." Theodore spoke while touching his temples. He was also having a bit of headache as he had never traveled with such a talkative guy before. "Well, look at that! We are here." Aeneas pulled the horses indicating them to stop as they approached the tavern. "Let's stay here tonight, tomorrow we'll look for Nuae." Saying this he jumped off the horse and gave the leash to the stable. They handed the luggage to the workers as they walked in the inn. 'Everything is going smooth for now, I need to find someplace to stay as well', Eleanor in the corner thought to herself before leaving for her inn.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone