War Worlds II
Draconic Deus World, The Earth, The Floating Castle of the Lucifuge Clan.
It had been a few weeks since her son-in-law aka lover departed on a momentary journey to seek his home, Helius. The gorgeous Fia wore a delightful blue dress and she was seating in the middle of a great table in the middle of the main hall, feeling awkward and conflicted.
'When did our home become the centre of a diplomatic dispute between worlds?' She repressed the urge to sweat at the marginally hostile aura between both sides. Thankfully, all of her 'daughters' either biological or adoptive, were by her side.
The four Nephilim clad in tight combat clothes stood at the front while both head maids Grayfia and Layla (who was holding Millicas in her arms) stood beside a seating Fia. The whole family is together with even the angel and devil maids and butlers standing behind, refusing to leave their mistress alone in this junction.
On the right side of the table, were the devils, outraged, thirsty for blood... at the front stood the three satans since Asmodeous had fallen and a fitting candidate had yet to be decided. Behind them were the rating game champions, and behind those... the members of the devil council. They regarded the other side with nothing short of hatred towards the opposite end.
On the left side, at the front was the Primordial Goddess of the Night, Nyx. Standing together with the new Goddess of the Underworld, The Angel of Death Azrael. Both of them were at the front, and behind them stood the God of Thunder Thor, Hindu Matriarch Goddess Parvati, the Primordial God of Darkness Erebus and as if that wasn't enough, the new member of the Fallen God Faction, Indra. He wasn't the only new member, just the only one present.
Excepting Hades who had fallen at the hands of Rizevim, the main causes of the massacre a few weeks ago were all here and all the devils could do nothing but stand in frustration, unable to do anything since these are neutral grounds belonging to the Golden Dragon God.
On the neutral side, there were the Goddess Amaterasu and her priestess Yasaka; together with the Archangel Leader of the Heavens, Michael and the Fallen Cadre Leader of Grigori, Azazel. Michael in particular looked like he didn't want to stand there... but after his sister's last triumph, he didn't have much of a choice, it was obvious that although his 'brother-in-law' was not openly supporting the devils, he was compelled to do so even if indirectly since both of his apostles were devils in origin. It was at least reassuring for him to know that he wouldn't point his wings at the heavens with how much more important Gabriel was to him.
As for Azazel, he was neither an ally nor an enemy of the devils. Although pointing his weapons at the devils would be beneficial, he also couldn't consider the gods to be allies. For one, Fallen Cadres were no different than slaves for gods like Ares. Someone he didn't wish to submit himself to. Instead, he'd rather cooperate with the devils and angels as an equal. But only with the assurance of the devils' victory.
The way things are looking to him. The devils have no chance of winning this war, more so if the four satan-class Nephilim and the Strongest Queen, Layla, don't involve themselves.
The atmosphere was as tense as it could get. If the meeting had been anywhere else; the devil and divine magic would already be running amock across both sides; seeking death and destruction.
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"So basically, you want us to play rating games against you pitiful devils... when we could just exterminate your whole race with a wisp of our hands?~" Nyx began after they all heard the Nephilim Group's words, she didn't lose a chance to throw a jab at the other party. It wasn't a lie.
After the incident, dozens of gods rushed to pledge their alliance to the Fallen God Faction, just as Hades had expected.
The devils clenched their hands and Sirzechs' aura resurfaced with destruction, "We wouldn't fall without a fight, Nyx... we'd make sure that more than half of you gods perish, ending that insufferable immortality that you so much boast".
"Wanna do it, Lucifer boy?~"
*RUMBLE!!!*
"I'd appreciate it if you both refrain from making a spectacle in Richter-sama's lodging" Benneth coughed up a little before regaining her position, saying the magic words.
"..."
"..."
Like magic, both auras dissipated as the leaders of either side begrudgingly backed off.
"This was Richter-sama's idea... as a member of his peerage, I'm merely stating his intentions" Benneth and Morrighan were chosen by the girls to be the 'spokespersons' as they not only have the most beautiful voice, but they're also the only ones that would do anything else other than outright fight.
Grayfia had already been too influenced by her draconic master... any sort of incense or contempt against Richter would immediately transform her into a demon goddess ready to freeze anything.
As for Layla who had nothing but love and devotion for her 'brother-in-law', although she'd not reach the stage as to fight it out; she'd make sure to give that person an articulate scolding harsh enough to induce heavy depression.
Albedo would smash anything just like Annette, so... only Morrighan and Benneth could do it.
"Morrighan Belphegor... why are you Nephilims still siding with the devils? do you not care about the past?" Surprisingly enough, it was Amaterasu from the neutral side who asked that question, more likely trying to understand what her true reasoning was. In all right, the ones that should be the most against the devils are the Nephilim.
Even the devils asked themselves that question and awaited a response.
"After suffering for centuries, we Nephilims have finally found a home and safe haven. Richter-sama is our boulder of confidence. The underworld is our home but our side is with him... this is his desire, for the devils to at least have a chance to defend themselves; we're merely relaying the message".
"Bullshit!" Erebus yelled, earning a frown from Nyx and everyone in the room.
"That's really his intention?" Yasaka couldn't understand why he'd side with the devils only half-heartedly.
"Don't be content just yet, devils... if you win, then you can keep ruling over the underworld and the gods have to back off and forget this matter, returning to their respective homes, away from the underworld without causalities. But if you lose... you're at their mercy, we won't involve ourselves in whatever punishment the fallen god faction deems necessary, even if the whole devil race is exterminated" Morrighan stated coldly, without a second of doubt.
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"Is that so?~ then we accept..." Nyx stated, happily placing an arm around the silent Azrael who immediately returned a deathly glare her way. Nyx sweated slightly and removed her arm from the Death Angel's shoulder.
"W-Wait..." Sirzechs tried to interrupt to say something.
"What is it Sirzechs? could it be you want to go against Richter-sama?" Benneth glared at him, "the devils have no opinion in this. If anything this is a favour to you from us".
"..." Sirzechs and Ajuka both grit their teeth and nod. Although playing rating games is not much different from an open war; at the very least they should have more experience in this battleground who has been the centre of devil disputes for centuries.
"We accept as well... what will the conditions be, how will the games be played?" Serafall asked.
"Each side shall have ten teams, the battles will be held in an elimination set. The side that has the most victorious teams out of the ten shall win. Each side is completely free to decide who participates in each team... that said, the tournament will be held one year from now, at this exact same date... in the underworld"
Everyone listened to Morrighan in silence, it was as if the devils were being told the last day of their lives. Like a patient diagnosed with a terminal disease, being told that he'd die in a year.
"I have a question?" Nyx smiled towards Morrighan.
"State it".
"Don't you think this is unfair for us?~ if we win we get to do what we can already do without your involvement. While if they win they get to retain a position that they no longer deserve or can hold... I believe Richter-sama is being unfair to us and I'd like to talk to him about this personally".
Everyone awaited the Nephilim's response but all they said was their nod to each other, possibly concealing their messages before Morrighan stood forward again.
"Richter-sama is not currently in this universe" She stated solemnly and it was as expected... gasp, surprise and shock.
"Ah?" Nyx lifted up her eyebrows and smirked wickedly.
If he left the universe. Then he's no different from Lady Calliope. The only difference is, he left but his peerage is here. This means, if the Fallen God Faction wanted to attack, no one could stop them.
Those words did nothing but make the gods in the run smirk and start releasing their auras. That was until Primordial Gold's aura resurfaced in the room.
*RUMBLE!!!*
Both Grayfia and Layla released their auras which crashed heavily against the Gods.
Even if the master isn't here. The Apostles are no pushovers.
Grayfia had fought a Nyx who had powered herself up with Ophis' snake while Layla had done the same against Surtr.
If they thought they could do whatever they wanted here just because Richter wasn't around. They were very wrong.
It was during this junction of clashing auras. Those two individuals appeared out of nowhere, releasing auras of their own that clashed against both Layla and Grayfia.
!!!!
*RUMBLE!!!*
Both maids immediately frowned and Layla even pushed Millicas towards the maids of the Lucifuge Clan.
Because the two that arrived were opponents that could definitely give them a run for their money or even defeat them.
The True Dragon of Apocalypse and the Dragon Goddess of Infinity!