Jeanne a quest to redeem War

by dragoritus

(Part of Kismet universe series) Jeanne agreeing to take a job from the being known as the Crowfather, is cast into the future but ends up being associated with War in starting the apocalypse prematurely. To prove their innocents they must defeat the Destroyer's Chosen and uncover hidden plots of cosmic scale, while dealing with the ever growing romance between them. WARNING LEMONS

20. Rediscovered

Chapter 14: Rediscovered

Sparda family home

Vergil was seen paying attention to War as he questioned with a genuinely curious tone "This Demon Lord, Baal why would he turn on his own?"

War gestured his hand towards Vergil and explained "That is how Demons are Vergil, they are often deceptive and have their own goals and their own, and Baal is the Siege Lord, he enjoys testing himself against fully defensible forts, he doesn't care whether or not it Angel or Demon if he is interested in someone's heavily defended fort he will want to make an assault."

Vergil raised a brow and questioned "But why is he so interested in sieges?"

War scoffed in amusement before stating "One of the Demons Lords dropped a mountain on Baal and it took him nearly three weeks to punch his way out, but not before hollowing out the mountain and making his home."

Vergil formed an unconvinced expression while crossing his arms and responded with an unconvinced tone "That doesn't sound real."

War raised a brow and responded "Your ignorance is cute boy."

Vergil stared at his grandfather and quietly uncrossed his arms and continued to listen to War as he continued "Now back to the story…"

Unknown location (Eons ago)

Upon a realm that comprised mostly by forests that comprised of massive trees standing as tall as skyscrapers with a single tree standing above the rest with blue leaves and that illuminating a faint blue with many of the tree housing Angelic structures and had Angels patrolling both the skies and ground levels. At the base of the tallest tree in the forest stood a heavily armed force of Angels keeping watch upon a large wall with battlement being patrolled as they oddly faced towards the tree as one of it's roots began to move and made a circular arch and magically formed a portal catching the guards' attention.

The Angels guards hurried over toward the battlements and aimed their spear guns, Salvation cannons and Redemption cannons some even had bows and arrows as they readied themselves for a possible battle before a bipedal goat-like creature walked out. The creature wore long tattered robes that dragged on the ground with green crystals hanging off his belt while he carried a wooden smoking pipe while the Angels watched and seemed undisturbed by the creature and in fact seemed familiar to them.

The goat-like creature held up his right hand and presented himself "Greetings Angels, I am Ostegoth, a humble merchant seeking to part my wares with coin!"

One of the Angels lowered his weapon and questioned "We thought there were only two of your kind left here at the Ever Forest."

Ostegoth froze momentarily and questioned with a interested tone "Two of my kind? I had believed myself to be the last of my people, please I will part any of my wares to meet with them!"

The Angel eyed his fellow soldiers as he responded "And how can we know you aren't a Demon spy sent here to sabotage our operations?"

Ostegoth smoked his pipe and blew out smoke and assured "If you feel threatened by me then have some of your warriors keep watch over me."

The Angels eyed their leader who responded "A generous proposal, I will seek council with our leaders."

Hours later Ostegoth was seen sitting on one of the Tree's roots smoking his pipe while being guarded by three large and heavily armored Angels as their leader returns and stated "Our leaders accepts your proposal, provided your wares are worth the effort of escorting you."

Ostegoth blew smoke upwards and summoned an golden double bladed war axe and claimed "I many such relics such as this axe."

The Angels eyed the axe in awe and reverence as Ostegoth stated "This axe is older than all the Angels alive today and predates the formation of the First Kingdom when the Angels were more bestial in appearance."

The Angel leader eyed Ostegoth and responded "These are ancient indeed… and they do radiate Holy energy… (eyes Ostegoth) we'll take them all!"

Ostegoth formed a soft smile and handed the axe over to the leader who was careful in handling the weapon as Ostegoth summoned more Angelic relics, many ranging from bows that split apart into twin blades, to staffs, along with trumpets and trombones.

The Angels eyed the oddities that were the musical instruments as Ostegoth questioned "I always found those out of place when compared with the other weapons, yet when I blew into one it fired an energy sphere nearly killed a costumer."

The Leader nodded and responded while gently caressing his hand across the weapons "Our ancestors designed these to be unassuming to the unaware and arrogant."

The Leader turned around as he ordered more Angels and points at three of them "You, you and you! Three of you will be escorting the merchant to the Sylvans!"

Ostegoth raised a brow in curiosity and questioned "Sylvans? I had not heard of such creatures what are they?"

The Leader responded while placing his hand on his hip "They are our allies upon this world, after all they are the rulers of it, they are tree-like in nature and appearance."

Ostegoth formed an intrigues expression as he responded "I have heard of such creatures, though they were Constructs of stone and root with many claiming to wait for the return of their creator who abandoned them for reasons unknown even to them."

The Leader nodded stating "Yes we have one of those here as well, though he is quite contempt with his current state, the Sylven often pay him visits offering him food and water to keep him alive and share his wisdom."

Ostegoth formed an impressed expression as he was seen being escorted by the Angels deep into the forest, later that night the group reached a part of the forest where the Sylvan were located with the trees illuminating lights naturally, from blue, to green and many other colors. Ostegoth watched in awe of the sight as a Sylvan casually stepped over him and groaning lowly in a seemingly tired manner, many of the Sylvan ranged from body types with many of which were made from different species of trees.

One of the Sylvan that appeared to be made of Oak approached the group and knelt down and greeted with a slow grumbling voice "I bid thee welcome to our home friends, but whaaat has brought you here before ussss?"

Ostegoth stepped forward and gestured his hand towards the Sylvan and asked "I was told that you could tell me where I can find the two of my people that live here in your forest?"

The Sylvan eyed Osetgoth with his glowing green eyes and responded "And whyyyy do you seeeek them?"

Ostegoth responded with a respectful tone "I only wish to see if they are of my people and if they are I would ask them if they were of royalty."

The Sylvan groaned lowly before turning back and called "Agreus, Nomios!"

Walking out of one of the hollowed Trees two goat-like beings approached the group with one being tall and limber with thick curled goat-horns, the figure had short fur and had many battle scars across his body and wore only a kilt around his legs. The second being was shorter than the first with a hunchback with similar curled horns but smaller, with long locks of hair draping down the sides of his head and neck while he wore a leathery set of robes.

The two eyed Osetgoth with the short one widening his eyes in surprise and greeted "I am Nomios of the house of Renagoth often called Pan by the Angels, (gestures hand towards the first goat-like being) and this is my older brother Agreus."

Agreus merely bowed his head towards Ostegoth in silence as Osetgoth eyed the two and bowed in respect "My Lords it is truly and honor to finally meet the last sons of the House of Renagoth, I am Ostegoth."

The brothers eyed each-other in confusion as Pan questioned with a curious tone "Why do you only use the name of your House?"

Ostegoth sighed in a saddened manner before answering "Because I am the last, my name is unimportant by the name of Ostegoth will linger on even after I am gone."

Pan and Agreus bowed their heads accepting Ostegoth's decision to honor his family name while forgoing his own while Agreus asked with a curious tone "Tell me… how many of our people still live?"

Ostegoth formed a hesitant expression as Pan noticed and deduced "The three of us are the last… aren't we?"

Ostegoth nodded and responded "The three of us are indeed the last, though I must admit I was not expecting to meet young warriors such as yourselves ever again."

Agreus crossed his arms and questioned "You expected to meet someone older?"

Ostegoth nodded and responded "I did but the fact that you are of the House of Renagoth is even more surprising… so please tell me everything that has happened to you both since the fall of our people?"

Nosgoth (Realm of the Vampires, with Masque)

Masque was seen crashing down onto the surface of the planet and slowly stood up cracking his neck left to right and saw the surface of the world was mostly barren though, signs of grass and trees were slowly growing back as he looked in silence.

But before Masque could take a step he was immediately surrounded by a pale skinned humanoid creatures who held Masque at the edge of their blades as he formed a mildly amused expression in his eyes and admitted with a pleased tone "Glad to see that the talking squid didn't make my Vampires weak during the past few thousand years haha!"

But one of the Vampires, who unlike the rest of the other had blue skin and broken black feathered wings walked out with a limp while using a cane to keep his balance as he questioned "We knew of your coming, we do not wish to be apart of whatever scheme you have planned, by order of High Lord Kain leave us in peace or we will have to resort to killing you!"

Masque eyed the blue skinned vampire and questioned "Well… this is unexpected… I wasn't aware that one of my original Vampires still lived… tell me your name son."

The Vampire sighed in mild annoyance before responding "I am Janos Audron, I am a member of Kain's court, the Chronicler of Nosgoth and Vampire history, I am the oldest living Vampire."

Maque placed his hands on his hips and nodded "Indeed you are… Janos Audron… the last time I heard that name was when I blessed you when you were nothing but a boy and before I was usurped by the squid."

Janos formed a distrustful stare as he responded "I know the god that I served for centuries was one that fed off the souls of my people and the Humans that resided here, and you claim to be what we prayed to you?"

Masque crossed his arms and stated "More than prayed! When the Fallen Angel slaves and a many Demon fled Hell they came here as far from Heaven and Hell as they could and to keep both hidden away I decided to aid your people, I would… alter the Fallen Angels changing their skin blue making their hands cloven and I taught you all, Blood magic, it's why your doors and rituals are useless without blood!"

Janos eyed the deity and dared "Perhaps you do speak the truth, or you could be lying to me… and believe me when I say I am old and I am tired so… if you are through acting arrogant, leave now!"

Masque sighed in annoyed and responded "I hate wasting time (snaps fingers as Janos and the other Vampires' veins were visible) you feel you blood moving in unnatural ways in your flesh? Not even the greatest Vampire Blood magics can compare to the precision I have over all blood, for blood is my kingdom and my power!"

Masque snapped his fingers again releasing Janos and the rest of the Vampires from his power as Janos panted heavily in pain questioning "How did you…?"

Masque walked up to Janos and placed his hand upon his shoulder and answered "The same blood deeper than you know Janos, come take me to your High Lord, I wish to give my blessings upon him and those who had a part to play in defeating my rival."

Later Janos and his Vampires escorted Masque to a strange location as nine pillars were seen rising from the ground and stood far above the clouds seemingly to the infinite of space as Masque eyed the Pillars and questioned "What is that?"

Janos eyed the pillars and explained "The Pillars of Nosgoth, it has taken time and much painful efforts to reconstruct, but with them restored the land is returning to a less harsh and ravaged state."

Masque eyed the Pillars and thought to himself "Incredible…"

Later Janos led Masque into a city that had gothic architecture with Vampires roaming the streets and chained human prisons left bleeding onto the streets as Masque looked with a satisfied expression in his eyes while Janos explained "Please do not mistake the appearance, those Humans are paying the price for murder and many other crimes, since their resurrection most the Humans are preparing themselves for a war to reclaim their home."

Masque kept his eyes on the bleeding humans who eyed him as he responded with a satisfied tone "And thus more Blood will flow excellent!"

Janos seemed disturbed by Masque's obsession with blood and responded "We only those Humans for food."

Masque eyed a Vampire drinking a cup of blood with a satisfied yet bloodthirsty grin as he responded "And yet you can see many Vampires enjoy it."

Janos sighed in a defeated manner before the group arrived at a large castle with banners and Vampires that were bigger than most and were far more muscular and bestial in appearance as Janos ordered "Let us pass (whispers) and keep an eye of the masked brute he's more dangerous than he appears."

The two Vampires nodded and opened the doors allowing Janos and Masque to enter while the two Vampires followed as a man was heard questioning "Lord Janos, why have you brought this, false god here?"

Janos bowed his head and responded "He certainly has influence over Blood High Lord Kain he had nearly blown the blood and flesh from my very bones."

Masque looked ahead and saw a long table with multiple figure sitting at it with bloodied Human bodies laying across the table, one of the figures sitting one far end of the table was a man with raven black hair and a goatee, he wore a black scale-like chest-plate with a black pair of pants with a red sash around his waist. The man had his arms exposed showing his fairly muscular arms while he sat in silence as a woman with brown skin sat beside him, she wore little clothes except for a loin cloth and single strap bra across her breasts she had large bat-like ears with strange sharp growths on her back.

Sitting on the other side of the woman was green skinned Vampire with yellow cat-like eyes and long bat-like ears and four spikes on his chin, he wore regal clothes with a long red coat and seemed tired while the brown skinned Vampire caressed the back of his neck implying some form of relationship between the two. The third figure sitting next to the green Vampire was a younger Vampire had milky pale skin, he had white hair and a white goatee while he wore a long black cloak and long sharp nails and unlike the other Vampires he had fives fingers instead of three with blood red eyes.

On the other side of the table sat a woman with white long white hair the woman's forehead was slightly larger than normal as she sat at the far end wearing a dark red dress, her skin almost as pale as the Vampire who sat next to the green skinned elder while she had blue eyes that shined slightly in the dark.

Sitting next to the woman was an undead with blue skin and wore a scarf around his mouth while he had glowing blue eyes and black hair with bangs over his face, his finger were rotted away to the bone while some of his ribs were seen protruding out.

But sitting at the very center of the table was a lightly green skinned Vampire with long white hair bare chested and wore only leather gloves, leather pants and a red cape-like sash over his right shoulder who spoke revealing himself to be Kain "So you are stronger than what was anticipated, what do you want?"

Masque approached the table and eyed the group of Vampires and the single undead and stated "I wish to reward those who had taken part in defeating my rival God."

Kain and the undead eyed one another as the undead questioned "And what form of reward this that?"

Masque eyed the undead and questioned "Ahhh you certainly are curious you must have taken part in the demise of Nos'duran, the so called Elder God!"

Kain leaned forward and questioned "You are a rival to the Elder God?"

Masque scoffed in amusement and responded "Indeed, as much as it pains me to admit, he out smarted me and took my place as your god and devoured this realm's souls of the dead while I only desire that blood be spilt."

Kain gave a suspicious squint at Masque who noticed and asked "You must be Kain, the one who dealt the final blow against my rival?"

Kain placed his hands together and responded "I am but I do not need your reward leave my realm at once!"

Masque placed his hand on his hip and responded "I will leave when I have reward you and the undead one, care not for prayers boy, so long as the blood flows you pay tribute to me."

Kain stood up from his seat and approached Masque who was unfazed as Kain questioned "Are you challenging me?"

Masque eyed Kain and stated "What use is there for me to challenge you? You spilling blood, that's all I ever needed from you Vampires."

Kain corrected while crossing his arms "But we drink that blood it is food and power for us!"

Masque leaned forward and confidently stated "It matters not who or where the blood goes, so long as it flows."

Masque waved his hand in front of Kain's face as he grunted in pain as backed away questioning "What are you doing to me?"

Masque stepped forward and stated with an enthusiastic tone "Increasing your potential, you will now find yourself more capable of matching some of the most powerful immortals across the universe."

Masque eyed the undead before growing a sharp bone from his wrist and slashed his hand with what seemed to be gallons of blood spilling onto the floor before Masque magically teleported the undead before him and stated "You however… will require a better physical coil!"

Masque grabbed the undead by his face and slammed the back of his head into the floor of blood while Kain shouted "NO RAZIEL!"

The undead now revealed to be named Raziel dissolved in the blood before it began to slowly formed into a red blob with the blood being drawn to it and as Masque walked away and chanted "WHAT ONCE WAS LIVING BECOME SO AGAIN!"

The blob formed into a living Vampire who had similar features to Raziel as he was a Wraith his eyes still glowed blue his hair still raven black but drenched in blood but his skin was pale as he panted heavily with a confused expression while Masque responded "You noticed it haven't you? Your beating heart, your lungs breathing the air, but I will admit I could not fullish undo what was done, you can still traverse the immaterial plain, and you can still feed upon souls though you can now also feed upon blood to satiate your hunger."

Raziel struggled to stand up but managed with weaken legs and was revealed to be completely naked while the Vampire woman in the dark red dress looked and quietly admired with an impressed expression while Kain pointed at Masque and demanded "There you have done what you had set out to do now go!"

Masque backed away and assured "Indeed I will go as I said, I only came here to reward you for your service, whether or not it was intentional hahaha!"

Masque turned around but halted as he said "Oh but before I go…"

Masque's bones extended out into blades around his right hand as he slashed across the necks of both the Vampire bodyguards decapitating them with a single strike while their blood erupted out into his body as he groaned lowly in a pleased tone "Ahhhhhhhhhh!"

Masque grabbed the legs of the bodies as the Lords of Shadow observed while Masque chanted "Blood for the Blood God, (drags bodies as he walked) and corpses for my corpse pile!"

Masque opened a portal and walked through taking the bodies of his victims with him with a confident stride to his steps before it closed behind him and left the Vampire Lords baffled while Kain and Raziel were begrudgingly grateful to the Blood God and his blessings.

Raziel eyed his hands and feet and noticed that he five fingers and toes as opposed to what his three fingers and two toes when he was undead as Kain noticed and teased "Hah it's as if you are a fledgling Vampire all over again Raziel."

Raziel panted heavily before turning around with the two female Vampires and seeing him naked as he requested "Does anyone have spare clothes?"

The blue eyed female Vampire laid her head on her hand and teased with a seductive tone "Why? I find your new look rather appealing to my eye."

The Vampire with the goatee palmed his face in mild embarrassment and responded "Carmilla…"

Carmilla eyed the Vampire with the goatee and shrugged and responded "What? I can admire a handsome Vampire when I see one can't I Dracula?"

The green skinned Vampire stood up and interrupted "My fellow Lords of Shadow, I think we can all agree that we should reconvene at a later time?"

The brown skinned Vampiress rubbed the green skinned Vampire head and assured "Agreed my Lord Vorador."

Kain nodded and responded "I too am in favor (eyes the others) agreed Dracula, Carmilla, Raziel?"

Dracula stood up and nodded "Very much in agreement you Highness."

Carmilla rolled her eyes while Raziel groaned and responded "It would be appropriate yes."

Carmilla nodded in a mildly disappointment manner before responding "Very well, when shall we reconvene?"

Kain gestured his hand towards the Vampire Lords and Ladies stating "We shall continue our meeting at sundown."

Carmilla eyed the brown skinned Vampiress and teased "Will that not interfere with your plans Seer?"

The Vampiress now known as the Seer chuckled in amusement responded with a playful tone "We have no plans for sundown today (pets Vorador's head with a playful tone) he's been rather getting intolerable of me in bed as of late."

Vorador blushed lightly as Kain simply waved off his fellow Vampires ordering "Begone! We shall meet again later!"

The Vampire Lords began to leave the chambers as Fury was seen entering the chambers with Carmilla bowing her head in respect and greeting "Milady."

Fury nodded in response and saw Raziel naked and questioned "What in the name of the Creator happened to you?!"

Raziel sighed as he responded "The short story is that a Blood god that was an enemy to my former master wanted to reward myself and Kain for playing a part in defeating his hated rival."

Kain crossed his arms and responded with a distrustful tone "So he claim, I do not trust this Blood God, he obviously has his own agenda."

Raziel nodded in agreement and responded "I no doubt of that but I won't lie it feels… strange being alive again."

Fury eyed Raziel's crotch and responded "Hey… let's you some clothes."

Fury snapped her fingers magically summoning a tattered black robe and handed it to Raziel who accepted as he thanked "Thank you milady."

Fury placed her hands on her hips as Raziel put on the robe and left the chambers while Kain sighed mildly frustrated as Fury questioned "Did you and the Lords at least come to a decision?"

Kain sat down at the steps leading to the table and responded "We did talk but we hadn't come to a decision yet, the Blood God interrupted us before we could."

Fury nodded and sat down next to Kain and assured "Kain… the Vampires will need more than just the blood of Human and criminals."

Kain nodded and responded "I agree, we must find more sources of food for if and when the Human criminals die, which means we will need to travel and colonize other realms, hopefully ones that are inhabited by most wildlife."

Fury sighed and leaned her head against Kain's shoulder stating "Plus it can help ease the tensions between you Lords of Shadow, this world is just too small for you eight to rule."

Albion's moon (The Shadow realm)

Oblivio was seen walking out of a portal with the Chamberlain, Auditor and Serpent following the moon unlike most moons was not barren but full of wildlife, forests and great mountains of many shapes and sizes as the Chamberlain observed he reported "I sense many dangers all around us my Lord."

Oblivio placed his hands behind his back and questioned while looking around his surroundings "Do you sense any dangerous creature that pose any threat me or yourselves?"

The Chamberlain shook his head and responded "No my Lord, there is power on this rock that can pose a threat to us."

Oblivio nodded his head and responded "Good, my Chamberlain you and the Auditor will go and seek out the alpha of the Werewolves."

The Chamberlain nodded and questioned with a curious tone "What makes you certain that the Werewolves follow an Alpha?"

The Serpent eyed the Chamberlain and answered "They may be above mere Wolves and Wargs but the tribal instinct remains in all of them."

Oblivio removed his right hand from his back and clenched his hand into a fist, opening a portal and ordered "Go, seek the Alpha tell him I request an audience!"

The Chamberlain and Auditor obeyed their master and walked through the portal and entered the material realm they began to seemingly walk blindly forward all the while as shadowy figure of many shapes and sizes were seen stalking behind with blood red eyes with low growls being heard.

The Chamberlain continued to walk forward while the Auditor halted as the Chamberlain noticed and questioned "What do you see?"

The Auditor's eyes looked around while the shadowy creatures were seen surrounding him and the Chamberlain as the Auditor squinted before one of the creature leaped out at him. But the Auditor quick turned to face the beast with his eyes glowing a brighter yellow and fired a form of energy beam inflicting great pain upon the beast who now was out of the shadows.

The Creature was a scrawny bipedal beast with brown fur and had wolf-like features on it's face along with a short stubby tail while more like it crawled out of the darkness many snarling in defense of their friend.

The Charmberlain noticed that many of the beasts were bigger and more muscular than the one that attack him and the Auditor as he warned "Come no closer Werewolves, or my friend will make one of your own die the most painful of deaths!"

The biggest of the Werewolves growled lowly before huffing at his follow pack members as they backed down while the Auditor's eyes stopped glowing and allowed the frail Werewolf to whimper back to his pack while the leader questioned "It's not often we get smart prey here, what do you want? And be quick about it the Hunt must continue!"

The Chamberlain eyed the Werewolf pack leader and responded "My Master has sent the two of us to meet with the ruler of this realm, he wants to make a nonaggression treaty for when he builds a fortress here!"

The Pack leader began to laugh at the Chamberlain and Auditor and responded with an arrogant tone "We are the Sons of Cornell fools! We bow to no one who use cowardly magic like you!"

The Chamberlain teleported in front of the pack leader as he removed his right hand from beneath his cloak an d impaled his hand through the Werewolf's jaw and his skull killing him instantly while blood ran down his arm.

The Chamberlain looked around seeing the Werewolves in distraught and terrified of the Chamberlain who coldly claimed "Tell your Leader this beasts; my master requests an audience."

The Werewolves remained ignoring the Chamberlain as one of the bigger Werewolves demanded "Return our brother to us and we shall inform Cornell."

The Chamberlain removed his hand from the head of the former Pack leader and dropped his body in silence and allowed the pack of Werewolves to claim their fallen brother while the Auditor watched silently as the pack left.

After the Werewolves had left Oblivio's voice was heard telepathically speaking in the minds of his Champions "Well done, we shall draw out this Cornell and perhaps we shall have an additional ally."

Lostlight (Home to the Crystal Spire)

Sitting upon a throne that stood high above a Reflecting pool was a large heavily armored Angel who had dark skin with white tattoos and glowing white eyes, the Angel a small patch of white facial hair on his chin as he rubbed it with his left hand while he was reading through the pages of a book. Floating next to the Angel was another Angel sitting upon a magic throne that floated but unlike the one who sat upon the throne the one who sat upon the magic throne wore robes and was obese and had small wings that seemed useless for flight.

The armored Angel held out the book towards his obese companion and questioned "Jamaerah, I doubt we will find any proof of Abaddon's fall to the Demons within Lucien's notes, the Archon seemed quite thorough in covering his tracks and erasing any evidence."

The obese Angel now revealed to be named Jamaerah rubbed his bald head in a concerned manner as he responded "How can we prove Abaddon's fall from the Light if Lucien had covered up all known traces of evidence?"

The armored Angel sighed as he closed the book and palmed his face in a disappointed manner while a voice was heard responding "Perhaps I can be of help with that Archon Nathaniel."

The armored Angel now revealed to be named Nathaniel removed his hand from his face seeing a heavily armored Angel and responded "I am not an Archon I am but a humble servant to the secrets of the Ivory Citadel, but who do I have the pleasure of meeting?"

The Angel placed his right fist onto his chest over his heart and bowed his head responding "I am Ezgati, and I have come here by orders of the White Council to take over your previous rank as you have now been promoted to the status of Archon taking over Lucien's place since his fall and subsequent death at the hands of the Pale Rider."

Nathaniel flew down from his throne and landed in front of Ezgati and bowed his head and responded with a respectful tone "You honor me with this news, but I am afraid that my search for solid proof of Abaddon's betrayal has held no results."

Ezgati sighed and responded "The Council feared as much, the only proof you could find would be on Earth but to risk going there would undoubtedly mean that the gates of Heaven would be closed to you…"

Nathaniel eyed Ezgati giving him his attention as he continued "We do not know if Abaddon's Hellguard have chosen to follow him still or they defy him, but rumors speak that the Charred Council have chosen to send the Horseman War and a Witch to bring down the Destroyer and his forces."

Nathaniel crossed his arms and questioned "And what use is this information?"

Ezgati looked around and responded vaguely "There are those amongst the White Council that suspect your claims to be true and had given me orders to tell you this."

Nathaniel formed a confused expression and questioned with a quieter tone "But why me?"

Ezgati responded while keeping his attention on alert "You served under Abaddon during the Nephilim War you are known for your skill and power and now that you've been promoted you have also been granted… greater power…"

Nathaniel grunted in mild pain as his wings began to erupt into fire while he gasped with wide eyes before a helmet magically materialized over his head that erupted flames out from the back of his helmet giving the illusion of a fiery ponytail.

Nathaniel panted heavily while he questioned "What is this?"

Ezgati responded with an awestruck expression "It seems you have been blessed with the power of Holy fire much like Caldrus the Wretched flame…"

Nathaniel now realizing why his benefactors within the White Council have Blessed him with new found power nodded and assured "I understand what is my task now…"

Jamaerah seemed confused as Nathaniel turned towards the pool and said "I shall make endeavors to succeed in my task."

Ezgati informed while placing his right hand on his hip "The Council also would like you to learn the status of Archangels Azrael and Usiel if they are dead or if they still lived."

Nathaniel nodded his head in response before unsheathing his sword, which erupted into flames as he stepped into the pool as it transported the Angel to Earth with him rising out from a fountain in front of a small group of Demons some were Fleamag Demons and Phantom guards. Nathaniel slashed and cut down two Phantom guards their bodies cleaved in half while the burned from the flames of Nathanial's sword before a Flea Demon leaped out at him but was immediately impaled upon Nathaniel's sword before being flung into a wall.

Nathaniel looked around but heard an incoming patrol of Demons causing him to react by flying on top of a roof and watched as a Fall Hound was seen following two Undead Shield Lords and a large group of Flea Demons with one falling behind to scratch his long point ear. Nathaniel eyed the Fleamag shirking his duty and quiet flew down behind it as it yawned and smacked it's thick lips before Nathaniel wrapped his right arm around his face and took off back onto the roof.

Nathaniel held the Fleamag over the edge of the building and threatened with a cold yet calm tone "Tell me which amongst you Demons can give me information or else I'll drop you!"

The Fleamag groaned lowly while forming a terrified expression as he stuttered a response "I-I-I know a Demon!"

Nathaniel shook the Fleamag who shouted "RODIN! THE DISGRACED LORD RODIN!"

Nathaniel questioned while leaning forward towards the Demon "Where can I find his bar and what is doing here on Earth?"

The Gates of Hell (Rodin's bedroom)

Dis was seen laying belly first on the bed with her ass raised while moaning lowly as Rodin was seen sucking and licking her vagina "Haaaaaaaaa… ooooh yes!"

Rodin continued to please Dis' vagina while smacking his open palms against both cheeks of her ass making Dis quiver and tremble in arousal before Rodin began to stick two of his fingers inside her vagina making her bite down on the bed sheets with her eyes rolled upwards.

Rodin continued to aggressively thrust his fingers into Dis while gently biting onto Dis' left cheek as she gave a quick gasp while tapping her tail against his bald head while swaying her hips from side to side teasing "Bad Demon Lord!"

Rodin scoffed with a smirk before thrusting his fingers further into Dis' vagina making her moan loudly in pleasure "GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"

Dis' vagina squirted out fluids onto Rodin's hand and bed sheets while Rodin pulled his hand away before licking her wet vagina tasting her fluids making her squirt more fluids onto his face. Rodin pulled his face away and pulled off his sunglasses showing his glowing red eyes and stood up and began to grind the tip of his penis against Dis' vagina teasing her as she panted heavily in anticipation.

Rodin began to thrust his hips into Dis, penetrating her vagina with his penis while she licked her lips in arousal as he was seen bouncing her hips in rhythm with his thrusts as he was seen playfully smacking both cheeks of her ass. Dis's vagina dripped fluids every time Rodin thrusted his hips into her before he leaned forward and grabbed her by her breasts and made her sit up on her knees as he fondled her breasts and rubbed her nipples.

Dis sighed in arousal while reaching her lower left hand between her thighs and rubbed her clitoris while her lower right hand was placed over Rodin's right hand and her upper hands reached behind her back with her left hand pulling Rodin's head closer to her face and began to passionately kiss. Rodin and Dis' tongues twirled, rubbed and grinded against each-other as he continued to thrust his hips into her vagina making her form a loving and playful smile before pulling herself off Rodin and turned around to face him directly with a devilish grin.

Dis tackled Rodin onto the floor and began to suck on his nipples while sticking his penis back inside her vagina while Rodin groaned lowly in arousal while caressing the sides of Dis' face while she chuckled playfully in response before sitting up and started to bounce her hips onto him. Dis continued to bounce her hips in place while using her upper hands to fondle her breasts while her lower hands were used to caress Rodin's bare chest and felt out his abs as Rodin responded by thrusting his hips upwards into her making her moan lowly in arousal.

Rodin placed his hands on both sides of Dis' waist while he bounced Dis in place making her vagina leak out more fluids onto his penis and testicles before he ejaculated inside her making her sigh in arousal before leaning forward and passionately kissed him.

Shortly after Dis was seen pulling Rodin's penis out of her vagina with it leaking semen while the two headed straight for their bathroom and began to take a hot shower and cleaned themselves.

Not too long after Dis and Rodin exited their bathroom both naked as Dis sat on the floor her back against the bed teasing "Mmmmmmm you certainly live up to your reputation as a talented Demon Lord."

Rodin sat next to Dis and responded while pulling her close to him "And you are a pleasant Demon to be around."

Dis kissed Rodin's cheek and responded with a smile "The House of Aesland despite being a clan of the circle of Lust know how to have fun when raising me, though the are the only clan whose Incubi don't throw tantrums for not having harems, in fact the Incubi of house Aeslands are skilled warriors."

Rodin nodded and deduced "Hence why you know how to fight."

Dis smiled at Rodin and responded "Yes, but the Aeslands also desire to make stronger offspring, in fact my brother Belial has been trying to find the right woman for him."

Rodin eyed Dis and questioned "And why hasn't he?"

Dis chuckled and responded "He has standards that are difficult to meet, many Demonesses suitors had tried and failed to meet his standards."

Rodin forming an interested expression asked with a curious tone "And what pray tell are his standards?"

Dis shrugged and responded "We a Demoness needs to not only match or surpass him in bed but also in a duel."

Rodin formed an impressed expression and admitted "That is odd… I have never heard of an Incubus with such standards before."

Dis scoffed in amusement and stated "My brother is one of a kind."

But someone knocked on the door as the bandana skeleton was heard "Hey boss, your brother is here."

Rodin formed a mildly confused expression as he questioned with a quiet tone "What? Why would he come and allow himself to be stranded on Earth?"

Rodin materialized his clothed over his body and hurried out of his room as Dis eyed his ass and merely smirked while Rodin entered his bar seeing Nathaniel's new appearance and questioned "Woah… I wasn't expecting to see you too look like old Caldrus little brother."

Nathaniel removed his helmet and responded "The White Council had promoted me and blessed me with fires similar to Caldrus, perhaps it will remind those who know of the 'Wretched flame' and tremble in fear."

Rodin crossed his arms and nodded while responding "Interesting… but why are you here?"

Nathaniel leaned forward and whispered "I have come to seek proof that Abaddon is the Destroyer."

Rodin eyed Nathaniel in a serious glare and questioned "Abaddon is the Destroyer, and he's here on Earth?!"

Nathaniel nodded and responded "Didn't Death and Bayonetta tell you?"

Rodin shook his head and responded "No… and I hope there's damn good reason for it!"

Rodin stomped off as he shouted "LOOK ALIVE EVERYONE I'M RELOCATING THE BAR!"

Usiel walked out of his room and questioned "What for?"

Nathaniel eyed Usiel and questioned with a surprised tone "Father?!"

Usiel turned to see Nathaniel and said with a confused tone "No… no no no no! What in the name of the Creator are you doing here Nathaniel?! You're supposed to be guarding Archon Lucien at (looks back at Rodin and whispers) at Lostlight!"

Rodin walked passed his father patting his shoulder and stated "It's already dad, I already made a visit to the Crystal Spire, (turns back while still walking and points at Usiel) oh and Lucien's dead and Nathaniel's been promoted to Archon."

Usiel eyed Nathaniel who nodded and confirmed "It is true father, Lucien is dead, he betrayed us all to an even greater evil than Hell, and the White Council did promoted me and some have given me orders to come here and confirm something I know to be true."

Usiel had a confused expression as he noticed Nathaniel's flaming wings and the sword at his hip and questioned "Is that… the Acheron?"

Nathaniel nodded and explained "Lucien… murdered Caldrus and I have taken up his sword and as you can see I have powers much like the old man."

Usiel shook his head in disbelief and said "He was a great warrior in his prime, he might've even become an Archangel had Moloch not broken his wings… but what truth does the Council need proof of?"

Nathaniel was hesitant to answer as Rodin bluntly answered "That the damned Archangel Abaddon is the Destroyer!"

Usiel shook his head unaccepting of the news and responded "Abaddon died, maybe not by the hands of War but he is dead! His second in command Uriel would never lie about that!"

Nathaniel eyed his father and calmly stated "It's true father… Lucien was worked with Abaddon for what purpose I still do not know, I do not know how Abaddon survived but he did and he is the one who has been leading the Demons that have butchered our brothers and sisters in arms!"

Usiel was heard breathing heavily conflicted upon the news of the greatest warrior of Heaven would turn on his own as he questioned "If Abaddon is the Destroyer… what hope is there?"

A surge of power flowed throughout the bar as Rodin answered "Hope won't mean shit if we're dead old man! I've moved the bar closer to Ulthane's place we should be safer here."

Usiel shook his head and questioned "Why?"

Rodin responded while Nathaniel and Usiel followed "Cause the Construct Wardens are drawn to the Maker, after all the Wardens share the souls of the Makers."

But Samael was seen entering the bar with a confident smirk on his face as Rodin sighed and complained with a low tone "Really not the best time Sam!"

Samael passively waved his hand and responded "I disagree, after all I have provided the Horseman and Witch more time by distracting the Destroyer."

Usiel and Nathaniel had a distrustful expression on their faces as Rodin had mix of a curious yet confused expression asking "What sort of distraction?"

Samael formed a devilish grin and answered simply "Baal."

Rodin grunted in shock as Usiel and Nathaniel gave dreaded expressions while Rodin questioned "Why would you have Baal be your distraction? The Demon Lord isn't exactly known for his self control!"

Samael smirked and responded "We aren't exactly dealing with an average Demon Overlord that rules over Earth either, I suspect you three already know his identy."

The three begrudgingly nodded with Samael explaining "But Baal isn't strong enough to keep Abaddon distracted for long, we require the aid of the Slayer that resides here."

Nathaniel turned towards Rodin and questioned "Who does he speak of brother?"

But striding out of the hall behind the group was the Doom Slayer cracking his neck from left to right questioning with an enthusiastic tone "Killing Demons is my talent."

Samael raised a brow towards the Slayer and reminded "Of that I have no doubt but do keep in mind that I am no ordinary Demon, you could be in my favor or without, I suggest you be within my favor, it would be an unfortunate loss for everyone that the Slayer died before he could be of great use."

The Slayer walked towards Samael casually pushing aide Rodin and Usiel out of his way as he and Samael were face to face with Samael looking down with a smirk while the Slayer had a frown and said "I'll get my Doom Atlan."

Ashlands

Baal was seen head-butting his son, Straga stunning him before bashing the pummel of his warhammer into Straga's left leg causing him to fall onto one knee before Baal leaned forward just to mockingly laugh in his face "BAAAAHAHAHAHAAAAAA COME BOY GIVE ME REAL CHALLENGE WHY DON'T YOU?!"

Straga threw his fist upwards in a uppercut motion punching his father's helmed chin and sent him a yards off his feet before Abaddon was seen tackling Baal's face in midair into the ash and sands while violently clawing at his helmet stating "I HAVE NO TIME FOR YOUR GAMES BAAL!"

Baal's face fumed fire forcing Abaddon to retreat as Baal sat up chuckling in delight while responding "Oh you're boring me with your speeches, shut up and fight!"

Baal punched Abaddon with enough force to send him flying across the land before dropping his warhammer and opened out his arms and taunted with an enthusiastic tone "COME MY SON AND SHOW ME WHAT YOU'VE GOT!"

Straga dropped his mace before he and his father began to throw punches at each-other both block, deflecting or avoiding each-other's fists with surprising speeds until Straga managed to strike Baal's chest stunning him for a brief moment before tackling him onto the ground. Straga began to beat down his fists upon Baal's face leaving a large crater beneath Baal's head before Baal's followers began to strike their weapons and fists onto Straga's back before he growled in annoyance before grabbing one Demon by it's throat and with little effort broke it's neck.

Baal reacted by swiping his leg knocking Straga onto his back as the other towering Demons began to pin him down as Baal stood up chuckling in amusement before Abaddon tackled Baal by his throat and began to strangle him. But before Abaddon could finish Baal he was grabbed by the Doom Slayer's Atlan and slammed him belly first into the ground as Baal rubbed his throat eyeing the Doom Atlan in confusion but the Slayer piloting his giant mech quickly knocked one of Baal's followers off of Straga's right arm.

Taking advantage of Baal's follower being knocked off him, Straga immediately punched one of the Demon's legs breaking it's kneecap while causing it to roar in pain "RAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOGHHHH!"

Baal eyed the Slayer and summoned his warhammer to his grasp and threatened with an excited tone "Good, I can have more fun hahahahaaaaaa!"

Baal swung his hammer down at the Slayer who released his grip off of Abaddon to dodge the attack before pulling out a large pole as one end electrified into a red energy blade as Baal clash his hammer with the Slayer's spear while Abaddon punched the head of the Slayer's Atlan denting it's hull.

The Slayer noticed the damage and formed a furious expression shouting angrily "YOU MOTHER FUCKER YOU DENTED MY BABY!"

The Slayer shoved Baal away before head-butting Abaddon away as the Atlan's shoulder cannons dropped down and began to fire rapidly at Abaddon while Baal chuckled in amusement before being tackled by Straga while he responded by slamming his hammer into Straga's back to no success. Straga summoned his mace to his hand and swung it across Baal's face as stunning him for a moment as his followers attempted to restrain Straga again but he quickly bit onto one's throat and tore it out leaving his mouth and chin bloody.

Straga continued his onslaught by swinging his mace at another of Baal's followers breaking their neck and killing them in the process before punching a hole in the third Demon's chest while Baal formed a proud smirk and complimented "You do your father proud boy!"

Straga tore his hand from the Demon's chest and charged at Baal and punched his helmed face causing a loud booming shockwave knocking Baal to the ground as he chuckled in amusement before responding by upper-cutting Straga's chin.

The Slayer was seen still pinning Abaddon down with his cannons causing the barrels to glow a hot orange before ceasing his barrage while Abaddon slowly rose up snarling in annoyance while the Slayer raised a brow and admitted "You are durable, I'll give you that."

Abaddon teleported behind the Doom Atlan's head and tore open the hull and grabbed the Slayer out as he shouted in fury "YOU ASSHOLE, DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TIME I HAD PUT INTO POLISHING THE HULL OF my MECH?!"

Abaddon growled in annoyance and responded "You're timing is rather suspicious… tell me why have you returned to challenge me and Straga?"

The Slayer summoned his sword and slashed Abaddon's wrist it merely bounced off him with no signs of any damage surprising the Slayer as Abaddon tossed him into the air and head-butted him into the ground below creating a large crater. Abaddon opened his maw and began to formed a Demonic energy ball and fired it at the Slayer who quickly summoned a his BFG and fired a single shot detonating the Demonic energy before it could hit him and caused it to explode overhead.

The Spire

Lilith and Shamsiel were seen bathing in the pool of lava relaxing as Lilith sighed in a satisfied manner while complimented "Ahhhh you certainly live up to your reputation as a Succubus Lady Shamsiel."

Shamsiel bowed her head and responded "You honor me Lady Lilith, and I have a request if you would be so kind."

Lilith raised a brow and questioned "And what sort of request would that be?"

Shamsiel responded while gesturing her hand towards Lilith "I am in need of a mate, preferably one that is one of the heads of the clans of Lust."

Lilith formed a curious expression as she questioned "As the Rulers of the Circle of Lust I am well informed and well acquainted with all the Pleasure Cult leaders but most are ill advised to be your mate, however amongst the oldest of the clan is Clan Aensland which I would suggest be your pick."

Shamsiel gave Lilith her attention as she questioned "I have heard the name though sadly I wasn't able to meet any of them before I was taken to Albion."

Lilith gestured her hand towards Shamsiel while lava dripped down her arm explaining "The House of Aesland are not only a clan of Demons of Pleasure, they also happen to be the greatest warriors of the Lust, the Incubi of their clan are well respected and feared for their prowess and skill both in bed and in battle haha, but do not mistake they are well behaved despite being Incubi and when compared to an the normal Incubi an Aesland Icubus is are rather bulky and large framed."

Shamsiel rubbed her chin and admitted with a pleased expression with a noticeable blush "I like the sounds of these Aeslands and who is the head of this clan?"

Lilith leaned back and responded "Belial Aesland not to be confused with one of the former Masters of Hell, Belial is well tempered and rules his land in the most uncharacteristically way for us Demons… his followers are unbelievably loyal to him and his clan, and you are in luck he too is seeking a Succubus mate, however the Aeslands have set some standards and rules to those who seek their hands in marriage otherwise they wouldn't be as self composed."

The Iron Canopy

Jeanne, War and Wrath were seen battling against Silitha's army of Spider children with Wrath swinging his swords wildly with little care for the safety of his temporary allies while he slashed an armored Spider into chunks of flesh as War was seen punting a Spiderling and hit the back of Wrath's head.

Wrath turned back as War warned with a calm yet threatening tone "Remember who your fight alongside with Wrath, or else you will taste the bite of my blade through your mouth!"

Wrath growled but the Magus dropped down in front of Wrath as Oblivio's voice was heard "He is right Wrath, do try to keep yourself from killing or provoking the Horseman!"

Jeanne eyed the Magus and teased "So you do, talk."

The Magus turned his gaze towards Jeanne and responded with Oblivio's voice "It is not the Magus you are speaking to at the moment, Jeanne."

Jeanne squinted in a suspicious manner and questioned "You know my name… but I don't recall your voice."

Oblivio responded while using the Magus to place his right hand behind his back "No we have not directly met but I know quite a bit about you, Umbran Witch descendant of Morgana."

More Spiders were seen approaching the group as Jeanne and War both had a distrustful glares towards the possessed Magus as Oblivio responded "We shall speak at a later time, you may aid them Magus!"

The Magus removed his right hand from behind his back and responded with a different voice "As you decree my Lord…"

The Magus raised his right hand and flinched his fingers causing the Spiderlings to exploded into a gory mess damaging the larger Spiders with one even having one of it's legs being blown clean off making it screech loudly in pain before Jeanne kicked it into Harvester Spider. War was seen charging out at a Harvester while she attempted to impale her razor sharp legs at him but War evaded the attacks while countering by slashing Chaoseater across her legs with her spewing out green blood onto the pavement before War slashed his sword with an uppercut motion.

War had slashed open the Harvester's chest causing her bloodied organs to spill out onto the ground as it fell limp and lifeless while the Magus was seen walking slowly towards the battle causing Spiderlings to explode upon approach with an armored Spider falling down from a building dead and steaming. The armored Spider had been cooked from the inside out from the Magus' destructive magic as Wrath was seen laughing manically while brutally cleaving a Harvester in two in front of Jeanne who was seen using the Rebellion to impale a Spiderling.

But more Spiders crawled from the deepest parts of the ruined city with giant Bats ranging from the average to the Lava bats but oddly there were a third variant giant horned bats with teal glowing eyes and mouths and sharp tails that they used to fling out energy attacks at the group. Wrath stood firm while the energy blast struck his thick armor and was unfazed by the attacks as War used his prosthetic hand to shield himself while Jeanne was seen dodging projectile causing time itself to slow down before he summoned her three barreled handgun and began to fire rapidly through the heads of the bats.

Time returned to normal as the bats began to fall to the pavement lifeless as Wrath held out his arms and enthusiastically dared "THIS ALL YOU'VE GOT SILITHA COME ONE GIVE ME A REAL CHALLENGE!"

But seemingly in response to Wrath's challenge the ground shook as more armored Spiders and Harvesters crawled out from the buildings as the largest of Silitha's brood of children erupted out from the pavement beneath the group as Wrath was seen having his arm bitten by it. The Giant Spider was nearly as big as Silitha yet it had made the blue crystals that was littered all over Ulthane's home as it's armored shell while War, Jeanne and the Magus leaped away from the attacking giant armored Spider that was using Wrath's body as a makeshift club.

Wrath was seen bashing his free fist onto the Spider's face cracking the crystal while making the Spider hiss in irritation as it began to violently shake trying to tear off Wrath's arm but War charged at the Spider, summoning his tremor gauntlet and punched the Spider's leg breaking it off. The Spider's blood erupted from the it's broken leg making it screech in pain allowing Wrath to free himself as he quickly took advantage of the Spider's pain by brutally beating his fists onto it's face shattering the crystals making it screech loudly in pain.

But as War and Wrath were dealing with the giant Spider Jeanne and the Magus were seen slaying the armored Spiders and Harvesters with the Magus summoning a yellow fiery tornado to burn them while Jeanne summoned her hammer and crushed an armored Spider which caused a small earthquake. The Earthquake shook the city as Silith could feel the tremors while she looked into a magical vision allowing her to see outside her magical barrier and watched as her children were being easily killed by the group but she froze at the sight of the Magus and grunted in pure dread.

Silith backed away from the vision as the Magus turned his gaze towards her with glowing yellow eyes as she thought to herself "Oblivio… of all the gods that roam the cosmos why did it have to be the Dark Lord to have been my destruction?!"

Silitha turned to see Obaba standing before her as she ordered "Daughter, it would seem that I have gotten the attention of a most dangerous deity, I may perish my heart torn out of my chest but (caressing leg against Obaba's chin) you my dear will survive, you will endure and you will make the Black Spider Clan strong in my place!"

Obaba formed a confused expression and questioned "But mother why have you accepted defeat?"

Silitha explained while eyeing the vision of the Magus "My children are unable to match the combined strength of the Horseman and his witch, the sin of Wrath and a magic caster that has Oblivio's blood running in his veins, even with the power that courses through my heart I would not stand a chance."

Obaba gestured her hand towards the barrier and questioned "But you are safe within the barrier!"

Silitha turned her gaze towards Obaba and explained "For a short time, but that Magus has a power that exceed my own and I have no doubt my death is a certainty especially since Samael has clearly being pulling strings to have our Master be distracted by Baal."

Obaba raised a brow in confusion and questioned "How could you possibly know that it's Samael behind the Destroyer's distraction?"

Silitha eyed Obaba and answered "Who else has the motive to oppose the Destroyer and have the connections to Baal? Let alone the fact that his power is coursing in my veins, and that the Red Rider and Witch are aiding with him! Daughter you must work on your ability to understand the obvious signs."

Obaba groaned lowly in annoyance to be scolded by Silitha who turned her back towards her and ordered "Now go, ensure your siblings survive!"

Obaba bowed her head and responded with a mildly angered tone "As you wish mother."

Back with War and Wrath who were seen shattering the giant armored Spider's crystal shell and revealed it's soft orange glowing abdomen while Wrath chuckled in amusement before stabbing his sword into the Spider's back making it screech loudly in pain. War responded by slashing the Spider's soft flesh causing blood to erupt and spill onto the pavement while Wrath violently slammed his fists onto the Spider splattering blood onto his armor while grinning beneath his helmet.

The Spider dropped down lifeless as Wrath was seen savagely beating his fists onto it's flesh while War was seen tearing out his sword and calmly walked away as Jeanne approached and teased "Having fun with you new best friend?"

War closed his eyes and inhaled deeply and responded "That isn't funny."

Jeanne smirked while pointy at Wrath who was holding up large chunks of Spider flesh laughing manically while she responded "The jokes write themselves love!"

War groaned lowly in mild annoyance as Jeanne giggled playfully but saw the Magus standing over an edge looking over Silitha's inner sanctum Oblivio took control over his body and fired a powerful energy beam through his staff catching the attention of the others.

While empowering the Magus to destroy the barrier Oblivio ordered "Wrath we are done here, after I have destroyed the barrier we shall return to the Citadel!"

Wrath growled in annoyance and responded "I refuse!"

Oblivio broke the barrier and turned the Magus' gaze towards Wrath with a displeased expression in his eyes that had glowed brighter stating "That wasn't a request nor was a response required!"

Oblivio held out the Magus' hand and as Wrath's head exploded into a gory mess inside his helmet with blood running out of the cracks and crevices of the metal much to the shock of both War and Jeanne while Oblivio opened a portal as he magically levitated Wrath off the ground.

Oblivio nodded at War and Jeanne and assured "I am confident you two will make do without us."

Oblivio then left the Red Lovers alone while taking Wrath with him through the portal as Jeanne sighed in relief and admitted "That guy makes my skin crawl."

War nodded silently but he eyed the inside of the giant Spider and saw a Demon's skeletal arm inside the torn out stomach of the carcass with a metal object around the skeletal wrist. War approached the corpse and pulled the skeletal hand arm and saw the object, a form a bracelet-like tool that had strange runes and a sharp blade extending out.

War removed the tool from the skeletal arm and put it on his right wrist as Jeanne asked "Do you want to wash that first?"

War eyed Jeanne and responded with an almost sarcastic tone "With what water?"

Jeanne pouted while pointing at War and responded "Touché."

To be continued