Funeral

At this moment, the entire atmosphere of the Underworld became so gloomy. It was filled with thick mucus that made everyone unable to breathe due to their sadness. 

Sirzech Lucifer died. 

When this news was announced, the entire Underworld was shocked. 

Not only the Underworld but the entire world was the same as everyone knew how strong Sirzech was. 

Yet, such a powerful devil died in the hands of the real descendants of Lucifer and the holder of the White Dragon Emperor, Vali Lucifer. It was like a calm lake was suddenly dropped by a gigantic rock. At that moment, no one could calmly react to this news as no one ever thought the invincible and strongest devil, Sirzech Lucifer, would die. 

Not only the Khaos Brigade but all the people with high positions could tell that the remnants of the Old Maou Faction might move due to the death of Sirzech. 

Still, even with such a nightmare that befell them, Riser and Serafall did a good job as they could calmly face this situation, and they were able to create an alliance between the three factions. 

Frankly, the thought of being in alliance with a being that was supposed to be their enemy yesterday, strangely enough, no one seemed to resist it. Instead, all of the devils seemed to be in relief as they didn't have to fight against the angel and the fallen angel due to this alliance. 

Still, angels aside, they hardly believed the fallen angels, as the governor of the central organization of fallen angels, Azazel, was the one who brought Vali to the meeting. 

To be honest, the reason why Vali was brought to the meeting was all due to the strategy created by the three leaders of the three factions, but that plan was as good as death and ended in failure due to the death of Sirzech as he was killed by Vali. 

While Azazel did a good job of making everyone believe the fallen angels again by cutting his own leg, showing how he wasn't involved in the death of Sirzech, it was impossible to erase all the doubt about the fallen angels. 

Nevertheless, as long as the fallen angels became their allies, it was possible to monitor their movement. Moreover, instead of the fallen angels, they had to focus on the Khaos Brigade, especially when Vali, who was a member of this group, was the killer of Sirzech, and the leader of this group was the Infinity Dragon, Ophis. 

While no one knew what the purpose of this group was, with the death of Sirzech Lucifer, there was no doubt that this group aimed for chaos. 

The first victim of this target was Sirzech Lucifer, but what about the next one?

Nevertheless, the matter of the Khaos Brigade and the rest were put aside, especially today. 

Today is the funeral of Sirzech Lucifer. 

Sirzech's funeral wasn't held in Lucifaad, the Capital of the Underworld and the territory governed by Sirzech when he became Lucifer. Instead, his funeral was held on the territory of the Gremory. 

To be honest, many thought that Gremory wished for Sirzech to be buried on the Lucifaad. After all, even though Sirzech wasn't a real Lucifer, the fact that he was a Sirzech Lucifer didn't change. 

Yet, in the end, even if Sirzech was a Lucifer, he was a Gremory. 

Sirzech might have lived as a Lucifer, but he died as a Gremory. 

Moreover, Sirzech's family wished for Sirzech to be buried on the Gremory's territory as it was closer so they could visit him anytime. 

Hearing those words, no one said anything, and they acquitted Gremory's wish. 

After all, Lucifer's position wasn't hereditary. It was something given by all by the Great King, Zekram Bael, along with all the devils, so the moment Sirzech died, there was no connection between the Gremory and the position of Lucifer. 

Even Sirzech's son, Millicas Gremory, couldn't be Lucifer, even if his father was one. 

Nevertheless, with the fall of Sirzech, there was no doubt the Gremory would go downhill. It was impossible for them to enjoy the previous privilege they received when Sirzech was living. However, as one of the 72 Pillars, their position was still above the majority, and with the friendships that Sirzech had with Serafall Leviathan, Ajuka Beelzebub, and Falbium Asmodeus, it was impossible for the three to watch the Gremory House be taken advantage of some greedy pigs. 

Especially Serafall, as she thought that she was partly to blame as she couldn't stop Vali from killing Sirzech. 

Yet, in the hearts of everyone, no one blamed Serafall as they thought that it was Sirzech who got what he deserved. 

Everyone knew that Sirzech had saved Vali from Riser previously. When Riser wished to kill Vali, Sirzech stepped in, saving Vali from Riser, yet Vali was an ungrateful bastard who stabbed Sirzech even if Sirzech had saved Vali. 

Even if Vali was the descendant of Lucifer and the White Dragon Emperor, there was no doubt he was the number one criminal in the eyes of the devils. 

Nevertheless, what surprised Riser was that Serafall wasn't the one who helped the Gremory House the most, as Ajuka Beelzebub was probably the one with the most intense reaction as if his whole world had been destroyed. 

While Riser had doubts, he felt the friendship between Ajuka and Sirzech was far from ordinary. He felt like Ajuka had a certain feeling toward Sirzech, but unfortunately, Sirzech's feeling was for Grayfia, so Ajuka could only bury his feelings. 

Still, those things had nothing to do with him as he was on his way to the capital of the Gremory territory to attend Sirzech's funeral with his wife and all of his family and peerage members. 

Their relationship might be quite frigid due to Riser's conflict with Sirzech, but that conflict disappeared as Sirzech passed away, so all of them went to attend Sirzech's funeral. After all, they weren't narrow-minded enough to ignore this funeral. 

Nevertheless, no matter who they were, as long as they were from the upper echelons of the devils, whether they were from the Four Great Maou faction or the Great King faction, all of them attended this funeral. 

At this moment, neither of them were enemies, competitors, or rivals. 

Right now, they are all the same. 

Those words might seem strange, but even if their position was different, the fact their current glory was received due to the defeat of the Old Maou Faction didn't change. 

All of them were enemies of the Old Maou Faction, and the death of Sirzech Lucifer by Vali Lucifer, the real descendant of Lucifer, might create a coup d'etat which was led by the Old Maou Faction that had been hiding among them, ready to open their fangs whenever they were given a chance. 

The death of Sirzech Lucifer was no doubt a chance for them to launch their attack. Nevertheless, this group wasn't stupid, as even if Sirzech died, there was still Ajuka, Serafall, and Falbium. Lastly, there was even the supernova, Riser Phenex. 

Even if they wished to overthrow the current government, they needed to be patient and build their power. 

This was what made the current government, whether they were from the Four Great Maou faction or the Great King faction, extremely anxious, especially when they lost Sirzech. 

All of them were someone who had survived the Devil Civil War, so they knew how powerful Sirzech was. 

It was also due to this that when Riser arrived, he happened to meet Zekram Bael. Yet he knew that Zekram had been waiting for him. 

"It's a coincidence for us to meet each other, Riser-kun." 

"Zekram-sama." 

Riser also greeted Zekram politely and understood what Zekram wished to do. 

"How about we go together?" 

With the invitation from Zekram, Riser didn't reject this invitation as Zekram was the ancestor of the Bael House, so he needed to give him a face. Moreover, Zekram had helped him a lot. 

"When this funeral ends, can you visit my place?" Zekram whispered to Riser in a low voice. 

"I will." 

The two then continued to talk as they arrived at the venue where Sirzech's funeral would be held. 

Yet, as Riser walked into the venue, strangely enough, the weather was sunny. While everyone was grateful for the good weather, there was no doubt this weather wasn't suitable for the depressive and sad mood that permeated through the hearts of everyone except for one person. 

Still, no one knew this person, and no one would think that it was him. 

Nevertheless, with a solemn attitude, Riser entered the venue as he held his wife's hand together with their families and Zekram Bael. Strangely enough, when they entered, the light seemed to shine behind them, and the Gremory house and everyone who was associated with them seemed to be swallowed by the darkness. 

Yet, a single figure seemed to be an exception. 

Riser looked at the figure that stopped his steps. 

"Riser-kun, can we talk?" 

"Ajuka-sama?" Sona was startled. 

Nevertheless, Riser knew he needed to face this person sooner or later.