[1st POV]
"Detective."
Lucifer called out to me.
"Lucifer... Morningstar. Honestly, I didn't expect to meet the devil here. I completely forgot you existed in this world."
"I see you took my words seriously. That's good to hear. Detective Decker doesn't, not at all. Despite what they might say about me, I never lie. In fact, I despise lies. What about you?"
"I don't like them either but I do resort to various verbal tricks during interrogations or when dealing with the 'freaks' from Gotham."
"I see, I see. Well, I think we both understand that we'd like to know a bit more about each other. Am I right?"
"Yes."
"Then I think we can move to first names?"
"I'm fine with that."
"Wonderful!"
He said, staring into my eyes.
"Now, who are you? And what are your purposes in this city?"
"Ding!"
[+10% Mental Resilience]
[+10% Mental Resistance.]
A slight tingling in my head, but I didn't want to speak openly with him.
Did the player's mind defense work against Lucifer?
That's interesting...
"Don't use your abilities on me. They won't work on me. If you have any questions about me, I'd be happy to answer them."
Once again, Lucifer's expression shifted again, and a friendly face appeared again.
"You've surprised me. This usually doesn't work on angels or Detective Decker."
"I'm not an angel or a demon. I'm a human, but not an ordinary one. If you're wondering if I work for your father or was sent by him, the answer is no. I'm not connected to HIM. However, I am connected to another side. As for you, Lucifer, I have no intention of interfering with or causing you harm. In fact, I can tell you much more, but it requires time and a place. Not here."
"Then I propose my club, 'Lux.' with all the drinks are free. I feel like you have much to tell me."
"And I will, but I suggest we play fair."
"So, what do you mean?
"A question-answer game: you ask me questions, and I ask you questions. I'm just as curious about you and this world."
"Fair enough."
He nodded.
"Here's my business card, with the club address. I'll make sure you're escorted directly to me."
Afterwards, he left.
The first round of negotiations with the Devil had been successful. I just had to arrive at his place and extract the needed information.
[+3 Charisma]
I hope I get something else good besides charisma…
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It was closer to night when Renee and I finished reviewing the documents.
We were about to head to the hotel, but I decided to stay behind.
She asked, "Where are you going?"
I answered that I needed to meet with Lucifer to get some information that could potentially help us in the future.
After a brief hesitation, she let me go. She was exhausted from the stressful work, and she wanted to rest.
I took a bus and went to the club using the address he gave.
After my introduction, the club's security guards immediately escorted me to the upper floor of a high-rise building.
There, I was greeted by Lucifer and a lady with olive skin, brown eyes that seemed to pierce right through me, and an outfit I couldn't quite identify.
It was either a dress, a swimsuit with shorts, or half-pants with a bra. In any case, I left it to guess what it was.
As I approached them, I scanned them with my "Observation."
Name: Mazikeen of the Lilim
Level: ???
Race: Demon
Class: Assassin
Feature: Devil's Bodyguard, Daughter of Lilith, General of the Demon Army, Bartender, Devil's Lover
Age: 8,343 years old
Attributes: See detailed stats.
...
Name: Lucifer Morningstar
Level: ???
Race: Fallen Angel, Archdemon
Class: Devil
Subclass: Charming Devil
Feature: Devil, Fallen Angel, Guardian of the Goddess's Prison of This Universe, Firstborn of God, Demigod
Age: Incalculable
Attributes: See detailed stats. [Blocked]
"Ah, our guest has arrived."
Lucifer smiled.
"Come in, what do you want to drink?"
"Whiskey."
"Mazikeen, bring our guest a whiskey."
"It's nice to meet you, Isaac Dinklage."
"Mazikeen, Lucifer's bodyguard and also the bartender of this pit."
She muttered tiredly, walking over to the mini-bar.
"This is pretty a lovely establishment."
Lucifer joked, "So, Isaac, glad you came. I've got a lot of questions for you."
"As do I for you."
"I remember the agreement, you ask a question, I give an answer. I ask a question, you give an answer..."
"... And most importantly, both of us, of course, give truthful answers."
"Of course."
Mazikeen brought me whiskey while Lucifer was drinking wine.
Then, we began our "negotiations."
Lucifer's first question is who am I?
I answered as honestly as I could, explaining that I was a transmigration into this body from another world but without "freaks."
The only thing I didn't mention was that this is D.C. or that this world is likely artificially created.
Well, I don't really know how this world could exist, I just made that assumption.
Then I asked him how he ended up on Earth even though I already had a pretty good idea.
He got tired of being the big boss in Hell and decided to leave and have some fun here.
However, I still wanted to hear the story directly from the source, and the answer was almost the same as the one on the show.
He told me even more than I expected about the Silver City, Hell, his "family," and some funny stories from his life.
In the end, our conversation shifted from official, important matters to more personal topics, including Detective Decker.
This was precisely what I needed.
To be continued...
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[1st POV]
"...That's why she, for some reason, can hurt me. Incredible!"
"Hmm. If I know the reason for this and can tell you how to get closer to her, can I expect a reward from the Devil himself?"
I asked him.
Lucifer squinted and said, "A human is trying to boss around the Devil and offers him a deal... I'm intrigued. What do you want in exchange for the answer and advice?"
"I'm essentially offering you a service, and you'll provide me one in return. Just not now, but in the future."
"Deal."
We shook hands.
"So, what's wrong with her?"
"She wasn't supposed to be born, Lucifer. She bears the "Blessing of Amenadiel." I believe that's your younger brother? Well, I gathered that she's the child of a childless couple who came into existence through their prayers to God. This blessing influenced her life and even her morals."
"So, my father controls me through her?"
I felt uneasy being in the same room with him again.
"He..."
"He didn't want to use her to do anything to you. At least, it's not a long-term plan. I'm more than sure your meeting is just a coincidence. She was born over thirty years ago. You, on the other hand, appeared, what, four years ago?"
"Yes."
Lucifer replied calmly, "Are you sure about that?"
"I can't be sure about anything. After all, it's God. You'd know better. However, I'm certain of one thing regarding your family. Your actions are impossible to predict. You're a puzzle, even for your father. He couldn't have known you'd decide to leave Hell for a "vacation." Besides, is the birth of a child blessed by an angel such a unique occurrence?"
"Hm. Yeah, that makes sense, but why doesn't she fall for my charm? Every woman in the world, and even men, would want to sleep with me, yet she resists!"
It seems like she really got under his skin.
"I might be wrong, but I think it's because of her moral principles."
"Explain…"
"Based on what you've said, she's only just split up with Espinoza. She's not ready for that kind of relationship yet. A one-night stand isn't her style. What you need here is a steady, long-term approach. That's how you'll win her heart."
I never thought I'd be giving Satan a lecture on how to seduce women.
That's something new...
Meanwhile, Lucifer was deep in thought while contemplating something.
Mazikeen had long stopped watching me. She realized I wasn't a threat to her boss and was drinking alone at the mini-bar.
"Do you play the piano?"
I asked with 'surprised'.
"Yes, and not just the piano, but all the musical instruments that exist on this planet. I love music."
Lucifer nodded, becoming more friendly.
"Especially from the twenties and thirties. I also respect modern music. However, what I like most are the composers from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries."
"I like Richard Wagner and Antonio Vivaldi. Well, I think I prefer Vivaldi. Especially his 'Tango of Death.' It has always fascinated me; there's something..."
"Mystical?"
Lucifer finished my thought.
"Perhaps. I've just always liked that particular composition, but I still can't explain why clearly."
"Can you play it?"
He suggested.
"Oh! Sorry, but no because I don't know how to play piano. I only know to play guitar. Still, I recently bought a violin and I plan to learn to play it eveb though I haven't even touched it yet."
"Hmm. Mazikeen, bring that peculiar guitar from Spain that they gave me a month ago from the storage closet."
He said, walking over to the piano, "Now we'll play your favorite Vivaldi. I want to know how much you love music."
By the end of the evening, I was playing and even singing songs by an artist that didn't exist in this universe, like "Chandelier" "Alive" and "The Greatest" by Sia.
"Tell me, how many songs do you know from your past life that aren't here and most likely never will be?"
Lucifer asked me unexpectedly.
"A lot."
"That's wonderful. Then I propose we work together to open a music studio. I've been wanting to find a partner who understands music and loves it as much as I do. But it never worked out and here you came along. Moreover, you have original songs, and most importantly, you're fun. You won't be boring to be around, and I'd like to continue our interaction for a longer time. You know, if it weren't for Detective Decker, I'd move to Gotham right away and keep an eye on you."
"Am I such a funny little creature?"
I was slightly embarrassed and even outraged by this.
"Yes. You're unique by nature. I don't know what's happening UP THERE with my father and his colleagues, but you'll be able to help me figure it out. Besides, this system of yours is unique, and I, Lucifer Morningstar, will help you develop this potential, this power."
"But what will you gain from this?"
I was surprised by the devil's sudden eagerness to help me.
"What do you mean, what will I gain? You're unique, unimaginable, funny, curious, flawed, smart, and I would even say a genius in this vast world that my father created. You're the element that can transform this entire world in ways I couldn't even imagine, and it doesn't matter which direction it goes. It will be fun. I'm bored with Hell and Earth but they're developing and interesting to me. But still, it's not the same. You're just right. I'll help you with knowledge and even training if necessary in exchange for entertaining me. What do you say? Are you ready to become the 'Devil's Apprentice'?!"
I wasn't expecting that.
This speech finally convinced me of who I was dealing with.
He's real, he's Lucifer Morningstar, the one who rebelled against the Almighty of this Multiverse and wants to help me turn everything upside down here…
I don't want to miss this opportunity to learn more about this world and its power scale, but I need to be careful about who I'm dealing with.
"I agree!"
"Wonderful! Mazikeen! Bring more whiskey. Actually, no, I'll get it myself. I've got something very good lying around in the safe."
Then I heard her heavy sigh and her words, "God save and protect me. Now there are two of them…"
I wonder what she means by that?
Strange woman.
Then, I was bombarded with system messages but didn't have time for them.
Lucifer brought very ancient wine that was made before our era.
At that moment, I told the system to screw off.
When I finally left Lucifer's place, it was closer to noon. After a short nap, I opened all the "mail" that had been sent to me.
"Ding!"
[Hidden Quest Complete: Negotiate with the Devil
Description: Hundreds, even thousands of people have tried to seek Lucifer's help throughout the ages, but only a few have succeeded. You are the one who managed to negotiate with him and strike a more favorable deal.
Objectives:
Make Lucifer your debtor - Completed
Become a student of Lucifer Morningstar - Completed
Seduce the Devil - Not Complete
Get Lucifer Morningstar drunk - Completed
Seduce Mazikeen - Not Complete
Reward:
+1 Level Up
+5000 Experience
+1000 relationship with Lucifer Morningstar
10 AP
[+4 Problem Solving]
[+1 Talk No Jutsu]
[+1 Guitar]
[+2 Persuasion]
[+3 Charisma]
[+5 Luck]
[+2 Intuition]
[+2% chance of surviving in any conditions]
Well, it looks like life will be fun... A student of the Devil... Honestly, I'm not even focused on these tasks.
I'm just tired...
To be continued...
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