Chapter 71 - Continuing Conquest (3)

Several days later, the Central Region of the Yestera Mainland of Yestera Plane

Unfortunately for my smooth guerilla warfare, it came to the end two days ago, when the nation nicknamed the Gorru Kingdom, as I took a small inspiration from the Orks in my past life, though that ones were far more brutal, bloodthirsty, dangerous, and even maybe smarter? Dunno.

Currently, they were attacking our position, from several directions, which was a pretty good move, but their higher firepower, which was Hill Giants were exterminated, Ogres and Trolls were weakened to dramatically degree, where they posed no threat.

While they still held an overwhelming numerical advantage, it wasn't that high as it was before the start of guerilla warfare. On top of that, heavy hitters were down, and even several General Level entities were killed.

They marched, but their march was not smooth, as I gave orders to use traps and strategical ambushed to lower their numbers without losing a single soldier in direct combat, which was a brilliant achievement.

Mainly thanks to Architect, as he had in his database recorded practically every single confrontation with Orks be it rogue Warbands or star-spanning Orkish Empires, from the moment humanity of Solar Federation came into contact with them. And compared to the Orks, these goblinoid species were a bunch of babies.

Currently, I was leading Mechanical Legions along with three Devil Legions and one Artillery Battalion, to meet one of the armies belonging to the Gorru Kingdom. They were numbering around two and half million, practically outnumbering us by one and half a million, but it was alright.

Problem was that, if I don't finish the battle as soon as possible, they would get reinforcements that were away several hours and they numbered additional two million goblins and kobolds, so pain in the ass.

Fortunately, only two General Level entities were present here, as I sensed only Orc Shaman and Troll Chieftain, that were on the General Level in this army.

Orc Shaman was no threat, as I fought them before and knew their abilities were low. OIn the other hand that Troll was problematic. They had a very high healing factor, and all adult trolls had regeneration ability, which made them hard to kill.

"Active the Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries and start bombardment on their position. Stop only if you are ready to go into the close combat. If needed use the main artillery of Lunar-Class Cruisers, but only if needed. Who knows if any more General Level monsters appear, so we need to be ready."

I ordered Commanders of the Legions, and flew high in the air, searching for my opponents.

The problem here was that anytime more General Level entities could appear, as we were in their territory, so I wanted Lunar-Class Cruisers to be on standby because if the situation called for it, their main artillery cannons could quickly dispose of the threat.

Soon enough, I found two monsters with Ultimate-Class signature in the middle of the marching army, as I heard sounds of shooting from the Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries, as thousands upon thousands of monsters were blasted into meat paste and blood flew like a river.

When I noticed them, I immediately chose the Troll as my first target and conjured Dark Light Chains and pin him down, and barraged him with tens of Dark Light Spears. Countless scars that were bleeding appeared around his body, but not even one fatal injury.

Regenerative abilities of this one were truly something. I flew closer, watching as the Troll struggled to destroy the Dark Light Chains Enkidu without any success, not forgetting the Orc Shaman that tried to escape. He probably noticed that he is no match for me, so he went to call reinforcement... not on my watch.

I turned around in a split second and started casting Strategic-Tier Chain Dragon Lightning with help of my Mystic Code, and when the spell was done, I released it at the escaping Orc Shaman that was running for his life, while dodging projectiles from the Anti-Matter Magicule Cannon Batteries that were falling on the army.

One hit one kill, and the Orc Shaman was killed just by a single spell. As he was running, he wasn't able to properly cast any defensive spell, to at least lessen the damage, and was killed on the stop.

I turned around the Troll, that was still kept by Dark Light Chains Enkidu, and started firing at him tens of Tactical-Tier Spells, overcoming his regenerative abilities, until his bones and flesh became visible, though not stopping for a second until the regeneration of Troll was not able to keep with my spell output and was slowly killed in agony.

When the Troll Chieftain died, all monsters were screaming in a panic as the Troll Chieftain was killed by me. When he fell, the artillery bombardment stopped and my legions entered the fight, spearheaded by Mechanical Legions they slaughtered panicking monsters like cabbage.

Especially the Mech Hydralisks were like death gods on the battlefield.

Basically, the death of two General Level monsters that acted as leaders of this army, signified their swift end, as within half an hour entire army was properly annihilated, with minimal losses on my side.

Afterward, I gave the order to proceed deeper into the Central Region, as our next engagement would be with that army of goblins and kobolds numbering two million individuals. Fortunately, there weren't any General Level existences, so they were pretty vulnerable.

As I returned to the Cruiser, I got a message from General Zagan, informing me about their victory over their enemy, and they progress deeper into the territory of the Gorru Kingdom, as they annihilated two smaller armies and five General Level monsters.

Last Army Group that was led by Venelana, also managed to dive deep into the Central Region, as she annihilated huge monster horde and currently was advancing deeper, and soon would meet with one of the biggest settlements in the entire nation.

Chapter 72 - Continuing Conquest (4)

Half a day later, we were already conforming to the army consisting of kobolds and goblins, but instead of combat, I ordered bombardment as they were individually too weak and numerous, so we just blasted them off.

I helped with several Strategic-Tier Spells as I released them upon my enemies. After annihilating goblins and kobolds, I lead my army group deeper into the central region, until we have finally encountered some settlements, that were swiftly annihilated by me.

Unless there were General Level monsters or huge numerical disproportion, I let Mechanical Legions deal with them. They didn't need rest or anything, so they could be used 24/7 if needed.

Thanks to that, our progress was a very smooth one, until we have achieved our destination, which was the capital of the Gorru Kingdom. When imagining capital, it wasn't some city, I thought at least it would be build from stones, but instead, it was an enormous settlement, just like any other.

Huts, tents, wooden houses, and some palisades from huge trees. We started lying the siege, as I have seen other two Army Groups belonging to the General Zagan and Venelana, who arrived half an hour after me.

Now, there was a high probability, that enemies would play a defensive battle with us, but that was okay with me. I had enough arcanoctech artillery, Voidships, and three Ultimate-Class powerhouses with fearsome long-range attacks, including me.

From early detections, I have detected that in the settlement, there were more than twenty General Level monsters, maybe even more, which was a bit troublesome. That was too much to fight against in open combat, as they could easily destroy many of my common troops, that won't be nice.

"What to do... Architect, what is the probability of killing all of them in several salvos from 14 Lunar-Class Cruisers?"

I ask Architect.

[68,78%. The probability itself is rather low, if they are not killed all at the same time, it could be troublesome. Problematic is their strength, as there should be at least 4 or 5 pinnacles General Level monsters.]

Answered Architect.

"So what do you propose?"

I asked him, as I knew that he already formulated some kind of plan.

[Using on Cruiser to detonate itself. The explosion from the Anti-Matter Magicule Warp Drive would be so great to annihilate even Monarch Level monster several times over. This could be the easiest way to end this entire conquest of the Central Region. If there is a confrontation, there is a very high possibility, that General Level monsters there would be annihilated but losses inflicted on the army would be between 40% to 50%. While Mechanical Legions could be completely destroyed.]

Explained Architect.

"Chances?"

[100%. In every simulation from 1,356 the result is the same. Complete annihilation of every single living enemy in diameter of several kilometers. I would recommend casting a defensive barrier, to prevent unnecessary collateral damage.]

In truth, this could be probably the best-case scenario. While the loss of a single Cruiser pained me right now, as I wasn't in a state where loss even of the entire fleet would be just a minor obstacle, but alas, it could prevent unnecessary losses.

Problem is, inside that settlement are many General Level monsters, and several of them are terrifyingly strong. Now it made sense, we didn't encounter as many General Level enemies during our way. They were all on their way to the capital, to prepare for the final defensive battle.

On top of that, I wanted their corpses to be my nourishment, but alas, fate has other plans.

"Then start implementing the plan."

I ordered, as 13 Lunar-Class Cruisers started changing their location and surrounding the capital from a distance of fifteen kilometers. When they were far enough, I together with Lord Mephisto Pheles, started casting a spell, that soon enough with energy support from all thirteen Lunar-Class Cruisers, created an enormous barrier, that enveloped the entire settlement, creating a huge dome.

Only one Cruiser was in that dome, which was empty, loaded with additional explosive, which were small unfinished cores for Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries. The cruiser was controlled from distance by Architect, and he directly crashed it at the settlement.

When the Cruiser crashed, the earth shook a bit, but soon it substituted and everything went quiet. After several seconds, everything went white, as the ship exploded, creating an enormous explosion, that I felt even through the defensive barrier, shields, and hull of the voidship. Soon enough the barrier started having cracks all over until it cracked in full force.

"Damm... that self-destruction is too fearsome... how strong it was?"

[Comparable to the full power of Pinnacle Level Satan-Class / Intermediate Divinity Stage God in terms of energy reserves. Fortunately, the barrier absorbed most of the damage before it cracked, and void shields of the Cruisers absorbed rest. Altogether, the ship's damage level is only between 5% to 9%.]

If left unhindered, that kind of explosion could destroy an entire continent and annihilate all life on it. Thanks to the barrier, it absorbed 99% of the power that was released during the explosion, but it still cracked and was destroyed.

It took almost half an hour for the dust to settle, for me to see a crater in the earth that was deep several tens of kilemetors. Really terrifying thing. In the future, If I would want complete annihilation, I could always send some voidship to self-destruct.

"How long till we can once again access this area?"

[Due to post-radiation released from the explosion, probably one month if we include all purification of magic and arcanotech. This entire area, it now a pure death zone, just like on the planets Federation used those things.]

Informed me, Architect, as I nodded before turning around to give orders.

"Continue in original Army Groups to conquer rest of the mainland. Now that this thing is finished, there should be practically zero resistance. General Zagan will go to Northern Region, Venelana to Western Region, and I to Eastern Region."

Everyone nodded in agreement, eager to finish the entire planar conquest and return home.

Chapter 73 - Conquest Done!

After one week of travel, I have arrived with my Army Group in the Eastern Region of the Mainland of Yestera Plane. After arriving at the Eastern Region I immediately unleashed my Mechanical Legion, which started annihilating one tribe after another.

I have even killed several General Level monsters, mainly those that could be used for Devour ability, while the rest of those, who weren't suitable, were blasted to meat paste by main cannons of Lunar-Class Cruisers.

After another weak, the entire Eastern Region was almost completely cleaned from any signs of life. All monsters, goblinoids, orcs, trolls, giants, and other species were all killed.

One week later, the entire Eastern Region was completely under my control, when the last General Level monsters were slain by me yesterday. I got reports from General Zagan and Venelana, that they were too done with their part.

Only General Zagan had some problems, as he was forced to fight sea monsters that attacked the shores of the Northern Region, and countless merfolk attacked the mainland, under the leadership of three Pinnacle General Level merfolk.

Thanks to his ten Ultimate-Class Flesh Golems and help from General Amyke they were able to kill them all and push merfolk back to the sea. He also started construction of the fortified lines through the shores, due to fear of merfolk invasion happening once again, which was realistic suspicion.

They too were returning to meet with, only General Zagan left the majority of his Army Group in the Northern Region until the fortified line on the shores of Northern Region was constructed.

It was understandable that those sea monsters would try to conquer the mainland when they sensed the death of countless General Level monsters. Fortunately, only weaker ones came, and they didn't wake up and bring those Monarch Level entities from depths of seas and oceans.

In the future when I reach Satan-Class and have several Satan-Class subordinates under me and more advanced arcanotech, I will hunt every one of them. The bottom of the sea was probably the most precious bank of resources.

What was a good thing, from Devouring all those General Level monsters, my Demonic Energy reserves have risen to 240 Units. Thanks to my mastery over Tier Magic System and Dark Light Trait, I had terrifying combat prowess among the Ultimate-Class powerhouses, the only thing that was limiting my, was my reserves.

Before the Great War started, I want to reach Satan-Class. Rizevim was already one for a long time, and as a Satan-Class entity, I would have probably the best chances to survive the Great War without being killed or crippled. On top of that, It would give me freedom during the war, and a chance to increase my social standing and prestige.

After the Great War ends, it would be the best chance to execute a coup d'etat and rule the Underworld.

I left my adjutant in charge of clean-up works and construction works in the Eastern Region were left to Architect's overseeing as I took one Cruiser and left for the meeting with Venelana and General Zagan to conclude this entire thing, and finally, return home.

After more than ten hours traveling in the Cruiser, I have finally arrived at the meeting point, where General Zagan was already waiting for me.

"My Lord."

He bowed slightly as he greeted me.

"General."

I said to him.

"Good job with the merfolk, I must say... I didn't think they would attack this soon."

I praised him sincerely. As my best subordinate, who served my family for centuries, he did splendid work with invasion attempt from the side of merfolk.

"Thank you for your praise, My Lord."

He said to me.

"When the plane is industrialized, I will reward your family, with one Mechanical Legion and five Lunar-Class Cruisers and battalion of Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries."

I said.

I deemed this as an appropriate reward for his service and merit achieved during the planar conquest.

"I am honored, My Lord."

He bowed slightly expressing his gratitude.

"And now even Venelana is here."

I said as I saw another Lunar-Class Cruiser coming. This plane was still developing, and due to certain factors, it wasn't the best decision to travel through teleportation spells in the Yestera, at least yet. Even me building teleportation formation to transport troops from Ewor to Ihor was a great risk.

"Now, where is Lord Mephisto Pheles?"

I ask as we gathered here.

"My Lord, Lord Pheles has decided to stay here and study the development of the Law's of the World. Currently, this plane is undergoing evolution to reach the Grade 7 Plane. He suspects, that there may be a reason, why there were already several Monarch Level monsters, in this plane, even though this Plane is right now Grade 8 and shouldn't possibly hold them so well..."

General Zagan attempted to explain to me, but his knowledge about this topic was low, so it sounded pretty terrible, but I was aware why Mephisto would stay here.

Normally for planes to evolve into higher grades, there are two possibilities. One is natural, by aging. This path could take hundreds of thousand of years at the shortest, and millions usually. The second path was letting the plane devour other planes. Or rather it was done by extraction of World's Core and letting another World's Core absorb its energy.

From what I read about Astral Boundary Universe, the second most common reason behind planar conquest was precisely this. Strong factions would often wage wars to obtain more World Cores to fasten the evolution of their own plane. That would bring them many benefits, such as more God Slots, higher energy density, size expansion, and many others.

A long, time ago there were even wars between Universes, but I didn't have many records about that.

"Then let him stay. Additionally, General Amyke will stay here, for now permanently, together will all Mech Drones, all Voidships, and also with Mechanical Legions. Half of Devil Soldiers we brought here would be stationed here to protect the plane until the complete defense system is done and fortifications are constructed."

Chapter 74 - Finally at home...

Draconic Deus, Underworld, Territory of the Gremory Family, Castle Fuerig

As I breathed the air in the Underworld, a fascinating feeling that was unnaturally satisfying went through my entire body. After six months or so, I was finally back home. I even felt a bit stronger, when I returned back. Really devils were stronger in the Underworlds.

Now that I was back home, I had some time before departing for the Asgard and Nine Realms. At first, I need to a hear report about the development of my territory during half a year I was gone, but probably not much has changed. As on long-lived race, devils accepted changes very slowly.

After several hours, I finished meeting with Castellan of Castle Fuerig after learning nothing much has changed. Venelana went to enjoy luxuries of the Underworld that weren't available during the planar conquest, while I sent a message to old Zekram, that the conquest was successfully done.

Just as I sent a message to Zekram, I thought about Crom Cruach and the contract I had with him. Maybe I should send him to the Yestera to kill those Monarch Level sea monsters, as he would be most suitable for the job.

What was surprising, after twenty minutes I have informed Zekram, I already sensed his energy signature in my castle, as he was already here, waiting for me in the lobby of the Castle.

"Lord Zekram."

I greeted him when I entered the lobby.

"Lord Gremory Lucifer."

Said he with a slight smile.

"I see, that you were eager to hear about my success. Though I must say, there were small complications, but I think I should get an excellent mark for your test."

I said with a slight grin.

"Indeed you have. I didn't expect you to finish it so soon, probably those magical technology things, are really strong. So, how are the results? Is it enough to affect the incoming war?"

Asked Zekram with a serious voice.

"Yes. Just half of the resources from the Yestera Plane, which is located on the continental part, are enough to construct several Mechanical Legions, Artillery Battalions, and even Voidfleets. If we gain complete access to the bottom of the sea, then our gains would be much higher. Alas, the sea is ruled by seven Monarch Level sea monsters, and my current abilities in this matter are very limited."

I answered truthfully, to which Zekram nodded in satisfaction. Apparently, he was really surprised at my quick and splendid success.

"In this regard, I can help you a bit and kill some of them. From Venelana's letter, I know that you Arcanotech would be a great boon to the devil race. Additionally, I want to personally see Mechanical Legion in combat before deploying them on the battlefield."

Said Zekram to my shock.

"I would be grateful for your help. We could depart after I finish my tasks to the Asgard and Takagahamara and of course, reach Satan-Class... with my current progress it won't take much time. Till then, we will leave it be."

I answered as I led old man Zekram to my garden, as I wanted to drink some tea. We soon arrived at the garden and sat down.

"Currently, the state of the Yestera is peaceful, as all sentient life on three continents was annihilated to the last one. Sea is still full of monsters, but they are now lying low, after their defeat on the mainland, when Merfolk tried to attack the northern shores of the mainland. I have left there half of the expeditionary army together with Mechanical Legions under the supervision of General Amyke, as there are still many things to do there. Within one or two months, I expect that entire all three continents of the Yestera Plane would be completely industrialized, from mining to manufacturing."

I said to him about the current state of the Yestera Plane.

"That is good. I need you to be able to manufacture defensive arcanotech structures and weapons, especially artillery, within next year, to further fortify our position. Currently, most fortresses and fortified positions are depending on some magical technology bought from Aesir, but they are selling us only basic things or old ones. Your Arcanotech is more advanced and most importantly it is available for us."

Stated Zekram.

If all strategical points such as military Fortresses and some strategically located Castles could be armed with Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries and Arcanotech Towers, it would drastically increase their offensive and defensive capabilities. They would be much harder to breach and could cause tremendous damage to the enemy during siege or battle.

"It shall be done. I will accept payment in raw materials such as ores, metals, and magic crystals in addition to classical payment in Soul Coins. Within two months, the factories would start production first products, that could be sold immediately. Operating most of the Arcanotech weaponry is very easy and accessible through the terminal installed in each weapon."

I informed Zekram when I expected things to work to their fullest.

"Excellent. I would like to order 10 Mechanical Legions, million Drones, 1,000 Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries, and 25 Lunar-Class Cruiser Voidships if that is possible."

And then he dropped a bomb. The sheer size was enormous. Fortunately with my current production abilities, producing such a size was indeed possible with enough time.

"You need to pay half of it in raw materials. Currently, mining and processing work in the Yestera are just in the infant stage, and the supply of materials obtained from that world is still rather low. To produce an army of such size, would take a long time without sufficient materials, if you give at least half as payment then it could be finished within four months."

For Zekram to have him on my good side, I will give him a discount so he would have it cheaper. If he supplies the raw materials at least for half an army, then he would get it for free as I won't charge anything for the manufacturing process.

Chapter 75 - Politics and Plans

"Hmm... then I thank you for your efforts. I will have the materials delivered within one week at the slowest. Also, when will you depart for Asgard? The situation there is getting worse, day by day."

Stated Zekram slowly.

"How so?"

I asked slowly. I was aware that the situation in Asgard was messed up absolutely. I hope that the civil war hasn't erupted, or all my plans would be done for.

"When everyone saw that relationships between Odin and Princess Hela are done for, and it very apparent rebellion will occur, others took their chances. Currently, we have some incomplete information about Jotuns, Flame Creatures of Muspellheim, and Dark Elves of Swartalfheim are rebelling."

Said Zekram in a grave voice.

"So Laufey, Surtr, and Malakith can't take it more?"

All three of them were on the same level as Super-Devil, and while as individuals they weren't posing threat to Asgard's rule over Nine Realms of Yggdrasil, together they could pose some threat. Not to defeat Asgard, but they would be able to cause them tremendous damages, from which they would be recuperating for centuries.

"Yes... what is even more surprising Hela while being of only Intermediate Divinity Stage God, could fight with even Greater Divinity Stage Gods not specialized in combat. Jotun King Laufey has long longed for revenge for the last war, and Surtr wishes to destroy Asgard. While Malakith wants to wipe our Aesir and Vanir species respectively for genocide done by previous King Borr which was done even before Asgardians arrived at Draconic Deus."

Explained Zekram, the situation there was getting even worse. Jotuns, the Ice Giants were all of High-Class in terms of Energy Reserves and Physique. Additionally, they had extremely fearsome Ice Manipulation innate ability and countless of them were on Ultimate-Class.

While Musphelheim had a wide range of countless flame-related species that lived there under the rule of Surtr, the strongest Fire Giant that ever existed on the Draconic Deus. And finally the Dark Elves of Swartalfheim, fearsome assassins, and warriors, with terrifying stealth skills and masters of magic. In past, they were almost brought to extinction by Odin's father King Borr, but some of them survived and chose to hide in the depths of the Swartalfheim, waiting for their revenge,

"I may have a solution to this. Odin is a lost case, he turned into a peace-loving fool, and now his enemies are rebelling and probably would march to war. So, I will go and convince Hela to leave Asgard and settle down in the Underworld with her followers. I will even provide her territory."

I said to Zekram to which he nodded in satisfaction.

"What about the severing connection with Asgard? She will lose her Divinity and fall to Ultimate-Class the moment Odin will cast her out."

Stated Zekram.

Aesir and Vanir had different power systems, as they took Divinity directly from the Dimensional World Asgard, not from their followers. Additionally, they could get stronger even without becoming gods. For example, Hela became god, when she was already Ultimate-Class, as she was given Divinity over Death and Slaughter by God-King of Pantheon Odin. As he gave her access to it, he could also take it back.

This was the advantage of the Divine Pantheon from the Astral Boundary.

"Still better than being chained like a half-beaten dog, to live as a slave for rest of her life. Also, she as any other Aesir or Vanir could get stronger even without it and don't forget, they have the ability to transform into Innate Gods. You know that someone like Hela won't be able to exist under Odin's rule after he decided to be a peace-loving idiot. If she comes here, millions of Aesir and Vanir would follow her, because, like us, they are also battle race."

I said. If Hela joins our side, it won't be just her, but also millions of their people. Asgard was built on blood and corpses of countless enemies in the Astral Boundary, and now their God-King has decided to be a pacifist. From many of them, it was like thunder from the clear sky. Countless Asgardians, all Berserkers, and many Einherjar would rather choose to leave Asgard to continue their war-like lifestyle than to be turned into ceremonial soldiers, that would saw battle once per century and their main job would be catching thieves.

"If you are able to convince her, then it would be great. Also, be careful of Odin. All-Father is a mighty being. Even if he softened, he is still one of the top Greater Divinity Stage Gods in Draconic Deus, and he uses the might of entire Asgard as God-King he can obtain the power of Apocalypse-Class for ten minutes."

Warned me Zekram as he soon departed from the Castle Fuerig, while I returned to my things.

After he left, I went to experiment with a new type of spells that I have been thinking about. More precisely, Dimensional Spells. It was a branch of Space Magic, and a very strong one, capable of tearing down the fabric of reality itself.

I focused on one peculiar spell, called a Dimensional Slash, that is able to space itself. If I master this spell and transport it to the Tier Magic System, then I would be unrivaled among all Untlimate-Class powerhouses on Draconic Deus, probably. If not unrivaled, then at least in Top 3.

To conduct my experiments I went to my training field, where I usually tested new magic spells. It didn't take me a long before I already have a functioning spell matrix that could be tested.

By the initial analysis, the power of this spell was a top-notch Strategic-Tier spell. If more demonic energy was used in the construction of the spell matrix, it could reach even higher tiers. Possibilities of the Dimensional Spell were infinite.

After a few tests, I ensured the Dimensional Slash spell was completely stable and suitable for combat. In the future, I would have another powerful spell in my arsenal.

Chapter 76 - Bloody Thorny Flower

After finishing my magic experiments, after a long time I finally went to take a look at my familiar, which should have finished digesting all corpses I left to it, before departing for the Yestera Plane.

I arrived at the place, where the Spitting Thorny Flower was located and looked around. It looked almost the same as before, but the energy fluctuations were drastically different, compared to before. Now, it was at the Pinnacle of Warrior Level and was in the evolution process to evolve into the Bloody Thorny Flower.

To boost up the evolution speed, I took out several Commander Level corpses that I had in my stash, that were in a perfect state and threw them to the Spitting Thorny Flower, which immediately, pierced them through with her roots, and started absorbing their blood and magical power at the tremendous speed.

Soon enough, I saw the changes on the Spitting Thorny Flower, as it started growing bigger and its previously green leaves, turned into bloody crimson color, giving an overall bloodthirsty feeling around it.

"Architect scan it. It should have already evolved into the Bloody Thorny Flower."

[Race: Bloody Thorny Flower

Level: Warrior

Magical Power: 37

Strength: 35

Agility: 15

Vitality: 59

Abilities: Take Root, Corpse Feeding, Poison Spit, Basic Elemental Magic]

I observed the Architect's scan, with mild wonder. While it didn't obtain any new abilities aside ability to cast some Basic Elemental Magic, which was good, its stats grew tremendously, and this was just right after evolution.

I have prepared thousands of Commander Level Corpses, to bring this little fiend to the strongest state possible. I needed to evolve this familiar as soon as possible, to use it in direct combat.

Additionally, when it evolved even further, it would obtain even more combat-oriented abilities. Now as it was, it shouldn't have a problem dealing with several Middle-Class devils at the same it, as its vitality is too high, for an ordinary Middle-Class entity to breakthrough.

I then took out around three thousand Commander Level Corpses belong to various moínsters, goblinoid, or human barbarians and gave them to the Bloody Thorny Flower. In the end, I didn't have a lot of Commander Level Corpses, due to the fact, that most of them were in a horrible state.

For Bloody Thorny Flower, to maximize the effect of the corpse, it needed to be in a perfect state. So enemies that were killed by Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries or with various Clan Traits or wide-range spells, were absolutely unusable for it.

But I still had enough for my Familiar to evolve into the Devouring Thorny Flower, which had a limit of General Level. Then after I supply enough fertilizer for it, I would have additional fearsome combatant on the Ultimate-Class, which is extremely troublesome to deal with, due to its vitality, defense, and various racial abilities.

I had prepared several hundred thousand Commander Level Corpses for the situation when it evolved, but alas, after evolution, it would be classified as Tier 2 Being, and the effect of corpse belonging to Tier 1 entity was about 0,97% by Architects calculations, due to extreme disparity of quality.

It was the same for me, for example, If I used Devour Clan Trait on High-Class being, then I won't be able to anything. Maybe If I used it on several thousand High-Class beings at the same time, my reserves would increase by one or two points. That was due to a huge disparity in energy density, purity, and quality.

Additionally, it was also due to something called Universal Law. Basically, all it was about was balance. If ability such as Devour was unbalanced, I could probably get to Super-Devil just by Devouring all those monsters in Yestera.

Now after finishing my responsibilities with feeding my familiar, so it could be useful, I went to the training ground to try to strengthen my body. One of my goals was to reach Ultimate-Class in my physical abilities too.

If I reached Satan-Class without having an Ultimate-Class body, it would be risky, as my physical body may not be able to accommodate a properly overwhelming amount of Demonic Energy. In the best-case scenario, it would cause me some internal injuries and other troublesome things. In the worst-case scenario, I can explode, literary explode.

Currently, my body was at the pinnacle of the High-Class, and I planned to use an extreme gravity environment coupled with Magical Power refinement, from using Magic Crystals, to strengthen my body even further, to reach an extreme state.

The extreme state was basically having a maximum limit, or in a numerical way, having 99 in all physical attributes according to Architect's scans.

I prepared magic formation on the courtyard and after I sat down, several already pre-prepared Magic Crystals, started releasing their Magical Power, after the barrier was erected around the entire courtyard to prevent leaks of Magical Power, as I wanted to have a small space with extremely dense Magical Power.

Soon enough after the spell was activated, I felt my body being crushed by enormous gravitational force, but it was quickly adapting to it, and thanks to the extremely high Magical Power density in the air, my body was getting slowly stronger and stronger.

After several hours of strengthening, I already felt that the gravity didn't have any effect on my body, as I felt it fully saturated with Magical Power.

"Architect, scan."

[Class: Ultimate

Demonic Energy: 240

Strength: 99

Agility: 99

Vitality: 99]

I looked at the increase with satisfaction, as I was already thinking about what to do in order to advance my physique to the Ultimate-Class.

"Hmm... If I am going to Asgard, then Hela may have some of those..."

I muttered quietly, as I thought about certain objects that could greatly help me in my endeavors.

And that thing was Golden Apple of Idun.

Mysterious fruit, that was grown by Goddes of Life Idun, that had the ability to turn humans into Aesir or to prolong life for other Aesir. For me, I could either directly eat it or use it into the potion, depending on its best usage.

Chapter 77 - Summons from the Lucifaad

Two months later, Castle Fuerig, Gremory Territory

I took some time, before departing for Asgard, as I wanted to practice magic and train a bit, as there would be absolutely no possibility to avoid combat, during my trip there.

Additionally, mining and industrial progress in the Yestera Plane was going very well, as currently, from the latest reports, factories already started producing first Mechs, currently giving more focus on Drones, as there was a deficit of Drones for all things that needed to be done.

After finishing the entire conquest of the Yestera Plane, I have decided to experiment more with the Dark Light Clan Trait, and I have developed a new style of usage, called Truth-Seeking Orb Style. This technique consisted of compressing a huge amount of Dark Light into an orb-shaped ball, that generally floats behind the user's back in a circular formation.

My limit was creating four balls, currently.

These "balls" are called Truth-Seeking, because they can be used on a subconscious level, to attack, defend or support. Additionally, if needed, they could also change their shape, split, merge or self-destruct, creating a huge explosion of Dark Light.

I created this technique because I lacked proper usage of the Dark Light Trait aside from the Gate of Babylon Style, which included weapon creation from Dark Light and subsequently, even Chains of Heaven.

What surprised me, was that, after gaining my True Name and my talent reaching the top, I easily reached Master-ranked mastery in the Norse Rune Magic and Abyssal Runic Magic. It was also, due to the fact, that they were similar to Tier Magic System, as Abyssal Runic Magic was one of the bases of it.

With higher mastery over Runic Magic of various types, my casting abilities went higher, even when using Tier Magic System.

Additionally, my mastery over Devour Clan Trait went from Novice to Adept, which was pretty good, as I could now use the Devour more skillfully.

"My Lord, there is a messenger waiting for you in the Hall, bearing the sigil of the Lucifer Clan."

Said the butler that entered my training room, as I opened my eyes.

"I will be there in a moment."

I answered as butler bowed and left the room, while I stood up and clothed myself.

"Dammed old man... still it was just a matter of time until he ratted it to Lucifer."

I muttered as I went to the waiting lobby, where I saw an average-looking middle-aged devil, as he bowed deeply to me.

"Lord Lucifer-Gremory, I bear the summons from the Great Satan Lucifer for you to come to the Capital City Lucifaad within next seven days."

Stated the Envoy from the Lucifer Clan.

"I will be there within one day."

I replied to the Envoy. Now, when Lucifer was aware of my existence and wanted to meet me, I need to be there as soon as possible. For several reasons, the smaller one was to make a good impression. The major one, I was really curious why Lucifer summoned me, though I had some thought about what he wanted.

After that, the Envoy went back to where he came from, and I went to prepare for my short trip to the Lucifaad.

Probably the biggest reason, for this summons, was due to getting assigned a Lucifuge Clan member, and the only one suitable was Grayfia. Right now, she was around the early stages of Ultimate-Class, as she was probably the most talented member of the Lucifuge Clan even born. Her father, Lord Gerstahl Lucifuge, even declared her as his Heir.

I also was a bit scared truth to be told, about this entire meeting with Lucifer. I didn't know the exact relationship between him and my mother, Rayla after she escaped from home. Still, it would be best If I can get to his good graces, currently I was too weak and he was too strong.

After several hours, I went to the teleportation formation and teleported away.

Underworld, Lucifaad

Lucifaad was an enormous city, that was home to millions of devils. The glorious and magnificent capital of the Devils, which was inhabited by all Four Great Satan Clans and also, Six Houses of Lucifer, that guarded this city.

I looked over and cast a concealment spell over myself, so no one under Satan-Class specializing in magic won't be able to sense me. I didn't want to attract attention, as with my appearance, after my blood changed my appearance I looked like Lucifer, and currently, the entire Lucifer Clan had three people including me, and that was Original and Rizevim.

If possible I wanted to avoid meeting any descendant of Satan Clans, as they are problematic entities. Not that they are strong but rather arrogant, so I would be highly possible, I would either kill them or cripple them, bringing me necessary trouble.

I went to the greatest castle in the entire Lucifaad, which belonged to the Lucifer Clan. When I entered the perimeter of the place, I noticed that it was heavily guarded, as hundreds of High-Class soldiers was patrolling the area, and I even sensed ten Ultimate-Class devils present.

As I was looking around, my eyes laid on the silver-haired middle-aged man in an extinguishingly made aristocratic-looking outfit, as he was standing near the entrance to the castle.

"I can sense you, you know youngling. I am master of more than ten types of magic, so while your mastery to almost perfect, in front of me, it is meaningless."

Siad the silver-haired man indifferently, as I undid the concealment spell.

"Greetings, Lord Gerstahl Lucifuge."

I greeted the man politely as I slightly bowed.

Head of the Lucifuge Clan, right hand of the Lucifer, and probably, in the future he would be my father-in-law. From what I sensed, he was at the Satan-Class and he was pretty strong, judging from his energy signature.

I remembered that in canon he died during the civil war, but now with my presence, as I planned for no civil war to happen, he would survive. It would be a shame to lose such a powerful person.

Chapter 78 - Meeting in the Lucifaad (1)

He looked straightly at me, scrutinizing me from toes to head.

"You look similar to your mother Rayla, while at the same time, you have many traits from your grandfather Lord Zeldris."

Said Lord Gerstahl Lucifuge after a short time.

"He is expecting you already, come I will lead you."

I just nodded my head and followed after Lord Lucifuge.

He then led me to a huge lavishly decorated throne room, where a lone man with silver hair and hazel eyes was sitting on the throne, with closed eyes.

I observed the man, and felt enormous Demonic Energy from his, truly standing to the Super-Devil Class entity he was. Currently, he was the strongest devil in the Draconic Deus, and soon-to-be corpse due to the Great War.

"Lord Grandfather."

I decided to bet on the familial card, as I greeted him. He remained unmoved, just he slightly opened eyes and observed me slightly, before nodding his head a little.

"Hmm... you are quite strong, but not enough."

Said Lucifer coldly, while looking at me.

"Still better than all descendants of Satan Clans with exception of Rizevim... but he is way older than you. Here use, this... it should help you to reach Satan-Class faster."

He said as he threw me the crimson-colored crystal. When I caught the crystal, I sensed an enormous amount of Demonic Energy from it, it was around maybe 300 Units to 350 Units of Demonic Energy.

After a closer look, I realized what it was. It was Demonic Energy Crystal, probably of Mid-Grade. These little things were naturally birthed by certain places in the Underworld, where Demonic Energy was extremely dense.

For devils, they were especially precious, as Devil could absorb energy inside the crystal and advance by leaps and bound by expanding his Energy Reserves. For example, this crystal would be enough to bring me to Pinnacle of Ultimate-Class.

Through, I have decided to use it, when undergoing evolution to the next Class, as during that time, I could reach mid-tier Satan-Class in one go, and become a solid powerhouse in Draconic Deus in a matter of hours.

"Judging from your look, you have found the most suitable usage for this crystal."

Said Lucifer, to which I bowed my head slightly, expressing my gratitude.

"I am most deeply grateful Lord Grandfather for this gift."

I said. He wanted for me to reach Satan-Class as soon as possible, to have another powerful combatant on his side. As I was walking through the Lucifaad, I heard some rumors, that Rizevim already became absolutely uninterested in everything connected to ruling and war.

"Come here and sit down."

Motioned he with his right hand to the chair next to him, as I went there and sat.

"So, Zekram told me a lot about you."

He said casually as he looked around the empty throne room.

"From when?"

I asked as I was curious when he told him about my lineage.

"Short time after he found out. Rayla was always my favorite... more than Rizevim. While she was getting stronger slower compared to Rizevim, but at least she had some interest in ruling and governing the Devil Race. I was really surprised to find out that she had descendant, on top of that, with the son of that madman. On the top, you have succeeded in awakening the Devour Clan Trait... very good."

Answered Lucifer.

"So it was you who sent me the Book of Lucifer."

I stated it as a matter of fact, to which Lucifer nodded in agreement.

"Indeed. For me it was no longer useful, and truth to be told, I wanted to see how strong you could become if you awaken Devour, and it didn't disappoint me. In such short time, and you are already higher-ends of the Ultimate-Class, with good chance to enter Satan-Class within next two years."

Said Lord Lucifer.

"Devour is really wondrous thing, but after I reach Satan-Class it would be harder to advance unless I enter places like Sunset Monster Mountain Range that had a high concentration of Monarch Level monsters and creatures, but as you know, my Grandfather Zeldris was torn apart there, by Pinnacle Monarch-Level Monster."

While Devour was good to advance fast in lower ranks, but as we are in Draconic Deus, there was a limit to powerhouse number. If I was in Astral Boundary, with my financial abilities, I could just buy Cores of Monarch-Level Monsters or other Tier 2 Powerhouses and be done with it.

Here, even if someone obtained something like that, they would never sell it.

"That is understandable... but as you already know, the Great War is approaching, with a bit of luck there would be many powerhouses on that level, that would be killed so either you kill them yourself or play a scavenger, it doesn't matter, but you will obtain strength you need."

I nodded in agreement.

"Still, you did a good job with proposing bringing other factions to this conflict. Zekram already told me that Pale Blood of Old Yharnam, Olympians, and Werewolves Tribes has agreed to attack Church and annihilate their influence from the face of Draconic Deus, greatly weakening Yahweh and Heaven."

He sounded happy saying that.

"I will be going to Asgard and Takagahamara soon. Additionally, I may convince Celtic Pantheon to take their part and attack the influence of the Church in Britannia and Ireland. If everything goes according to plan, then the influence of Church would be limited to only Central Europe, Italy and some smaller parts of the world."

I said. Crom Cruach would probably be able to convince God-King of Celtic Pantheon Dagda to make a move. Especially with someone like Goddes of Death Morrigan and God of Light Lugh would be eager to jump at this opportunity.

It was a unique one, if they let it pass, their religion would be forced out of Britannia and will lose much of their worshippers, causing the strength of their Pantheon to greatly deteriorate, as they are mostly Faith Gods.

Chapter 79 - Meeting in the Lucifaad (2)

"Crom Cruach? You have come into contact with that madman?"

Asked Lucifer with clear distaste for Crom Cruach.

"In Familiar Forest, before I went to the Planar Conquest."

I answered truthfully.

"So he went to Tiamat... he should have already then reached Heavenly Dragon Class."

Muttered Lucifer.

I was surprised hearing that, he should have sensed the fight between Crom Cruach and Tiamat. If Crom Cruach really has reached Heavenly Dragon Class, then it was for best, as I would have another powerful combatant on my side.

Additionally, as Heavenly Dragon, he would have the best chance to create a dragon faction and bring it to join my nation in the future. Together with Tiamat, and Tannin, I could get probably 60% of all Dragons in Draconic Deus to join my future nation, expanding my power a tremendous amount.

"Show me your Dark Light."

Said Lucifer in a bit commanding voice, as he wanted to see the Dark Light I inherited with his own eyes.

I did as he instructed and condensed a ball of concentrated Dark Light with my new technique, the Truth-Seeking Orb Style. He observed it calmly before I dispersed the orb of Dark Light with a wave of my hand.

"Very good, you can be considered as a true member of the Lucifer Clan and bear the name of Lucifer. I will announce to the Underworld, that we have another inheritor of the Dark Light."

Said Lucifer proudly, and while I wanted to refute, I rather chose to remain silent. Announcing something like this is plainly stupid and idiotic. Now our enemies would know that another bearer of the Dark Light has appeared and would come for my head.

In truth, I doubt any Archangel-Class would come for me, as they were on the same level as Super Devils in terms of Energy Reserves. I would be dead for sure, but as long as Lucifer is alive, no Archangel from Heaven or Grigori would dare to attack Underworld before the Great War.

Still, that didn't mean some Cadre-Class Angels or Fallen wouldn't come.

Persuading Lucifer to conceal it was meaningless. He was as arrogant as he was stupid. Probably this was also the reason, why mother escaped from home. And now I would become a living target. I needed to become Satan-Class as soon as possible. Then it won't be much of a problem to deal with assassins and other enemies on the same level as me if they decide to come for me before the Great War starts due to the Dark Light.

"Here take this."

Said Lucifer as he threw another crystal at me.

"That is a Memory Crystal, that has the ability to record memories and experiences of a person. I had recorded some of my experiences and training of the Dark Light, it should help you substantially to increase your mastery over the Dark Light."

I looked at the Memory Crystal in wonder and immediately, crushed the crystal, as I felt a huge amount of memories enter my head, all of them were related to the usage and mastery of the Dark Light Clan Trait of Lucifer Clan.

After it stopped I felt that I have attained Master-ranked Mastery over the Dark Light and my control over it exponentially increased. Now I could open fully Gate of Babylon, create Dark Light objects with minimal consumption or create more Truth-Seeking Orbs with it.

Overall my combat prowess could be considered as the top of all Ultimate-Class entities even in the Astral Boundary as a whole if I raise my reserves a bit.

"Excellent, based on your current control you should have attained mastery of the Dark Light, right?"

He asked, to which I nodded in agreement.

"Well done. Additionally, do not forget to tell you, after you reach Satan-Class, come to the Lucifaad. You will go with Rizevim to perform some mission for the Devil Race."

He said seriously.

"What missions?"

I asked curiously, as I wondered what needed to have two Satan-Class members of Lucifer Clan to deal with, one with Sacred Gear Canceler and one with Dark Light Trait.

"You will go and hunt some rogue Sacred Gears user, or some affiliated with Church. They are a threat and during the Great War some Sacred Gears whose location is known for us, need to be dealt with as they are dangerous. Additionally, while we have obtained the assistance of other Pantheons and Factions, aside from Pale Blood it won't be good if they obtain Sacred Gears."

Said Lucifer seriously.

This sounded logical. While Zekram obtained the support of Olympus, Pale Blood, and Werewolves, I would obtain the support of Takagahamara, Lucifer didn't wish any of these factions to obtain Sacred Gears for their faction aside from Pale Blood, as they weren't interested in power plays in Draconic Deus and wanted to return to the Astral Boundary.

"What about Sacred Gears themselves?"

I asked seriously.

"If possible, bring them to Underworld for study, if not seal them in hidden locations."

"Can I keep Incinerate Anthem if possible?"

I asked.

"You want to fuse with Sacred Gear? Are you aware of side-effects?"

Asked Lucifer with a serious tone.

"Not now, as I am perfectly aware of the dangers, but Incinerate Anthem is perfectly suited for me due to Dark Light and I always wanted to have the flame-related ability. On top of that, I will just study it and see... fusing with Sacred Gears currently is too dangerous due to him."

I answered casually.

"Then it is good. Also, there is another matter why I have summoned you to the Lucifaad."

Said Lucifer with a weird smile.

"As for every Lucifer needs to have a Lucifuge."

He said shortly afterward.

'So I was right... I would probably get engaged to Grayfia now. This is good, she is the most powerful Lucifuge and has the potential to reach Satan-Class within the next decade, not mentioning the fact she is a very good administrator and combatant.'

I thought in my head.

Chapter 80 - Meeting in the Lucifaad (3)

After he said that I saw a person enter the throne room.

She was a beautiful young woman appearing to be in her early twenties with back-length silver hair that features a long braid on each side with small blue bows at the ends, while the rest is let down which ends in twin braids and red eyes.

She wore an outfit that is a black shirt with golden caramel accents at the edges of the shirt and spread horizontally near the bottom, with two light golden trims going down the shirt; and the shirt splits slightly above her stomach, exposing her midriff. Around her neck and shoulders is a long, cyan scarf made from light material that reaches her hips. Her jeans are blue, with a white outline at the top.

"Lord Lucifer."

She bowed to Lucifer after she turned her attention to me.

"Young Lord Lucifer."

And then she bowed again.

"Now that you are all here, it is a time to test a bloodline resonance between you two."

Said Lucifer, as both I and Grayfia cut our finger a bit, to bring out a drop of blood, to which Lucifer started casting some incarnation, and soon enough, the two drops of blood combined and shined brightly before they dispersed into nothing.

"Excellent... your bloodline resonance is extremely strong. That is good, Grayfia from today you will be destined to be with the blood of Lucifer for all eternity."

He said with a commanding voice, to which Grayfia just nodded her head in agreement, as this was the moment she was mentally prepared for. As always, a Lucifer must have a Lucifuge. One could say that from her earliest childhood she was groomed to become an aide to Lucifer. It was her destiny.

"Now that everything is done, you both can go."

Said Lucifer as he basically sent us away.

Both of us, I and Grayfia bowed slightly, before we left the throne room, leaving original Lucifer alone sitting on his throne.

As he was sitting on the throne, he revealed a slight smile over his face as he watched me departing, which I just barely caught, and it looked creepy.

After we left the throne room, I saw lord Lucifuge, father of Grayfia waiting in the hall, before the entrance to the throne room, with rather an anxious expression on his face.

When he saw us both exiting the throne room together, he sighed in relief.

"So, the bloodline resolution between you two must be high, right?"

Asked him, to which I just nodded my head, while Grayfia looked at her father without saying a word.

"Now we would become family, Young Lord Lucifer. Your grandfather must have been delighted to see another person with Dark Light... with this, we would have another powerful combatant on our side before the war starts."

Said Lord Lucifuge.

"It is exactly as you say Lord Lucifuge, just with declaration Lord Grandfather, I will soon become a prime target for assassinations from Heaven and Grigori."

I said to him, to which he nodded in agreement, as it was an undeniable truth.

"Indeed it will, but also, it will be a test for you..."

Said Lord Lucifuge before he bowed slightly and went away.

"So, what now Lady Grayfia? Shall we depart for the Fuerig or do you wish to do something else before?"

I ask her.

"No, we can go, Lord Zeoticus."

She answered mildly before we went to the I used teleportation spell for the Castle Fuerig.

Meanwhile at the throne room

"So what do you say, Gerstahl?"

Asked Lucifer his attendant.

"He has potential, immense one... I have never thought that someone too would inherit the Dark Light. Are you sure about the announcement? If unlucky someone like Kokabiel would come to assassinate him and it could spell problems if he doesn't reach Satan-Class quickly, and this is just between our Three Faction. Maybe even other factions would make a move to prevent a rise of another powerhouse on our side."

Answered Gerstahl Lucifuge.

"Heaven and Grigori won't send anyone above Ultimate-Class as they won't risk war erupting prematurely before they completed their preparations as by now it is set in stone that war would happen. At most, they would send several Ultimate-Class powerhouses to kill him. If he can't survive that, he won't be worth being my descendant."

Said Lucifer.

"And why exactly you gave him the Demonic Energy Crystal? It was of Mid-Quality, they are pretty rare to come by."

Lord Gerstahl Lucifuge was aware that Demonic Energy Crystals were pretty rare these days, as the energy density in the Underworld was worse compared to what it was in the distant past.

"If my guess is current, then he will use it, during his metamorphosis to Satan-Class to directly reach higher ends of the Satan-Class. At least he would become useful. With additional Lucifer at Satan-Class, we will win the war for sure and Devils will dominate everything."

Siad Lucifer with mad glee in his eyes.

"As you command, My Lord."

Said Lord Gerstahl Lucifuge with a slight bow before he left the throne room.

'His mental state is once again deteriorating... same with other three. Where this will lead...'

Thought Lord Lucifuge as he went away.