Chapter 131 - Wedding (4)
After finishing the talk with Great King Zekram, I went to meddle with other guests.
Venelana and Grayfia were the centers of attention from many Ladies of various houses, as they talked and often giggled about some things.
Of course, their womanly talks while often meaningless sometimes could lead to gathering important information or even securing good alliances and business deals. Some Ladies there, were also Head of the House, and while some not beating the Head of the House, had a huge influence on their husbands and their decision making.
Now that we have married, I have officially name Grayfia a Castellan of the Great King Gremory and Venelana would be officially managing all of my business ventures across the Draconic Deus. They were doing these jobs till now, but rather unofficially. From now on, all of the decision-making would be in their hands, and I will only decide the most important things.
I don't have time to decide every idiotic thing that comes by with ruling.
"So what is the response of Celtic, Crom?"
I asked Crom Cruach, who was sitting on the chair, with sleepy leaning over his shoulder, she finally tired out, so now she was very easy to handle, as she won't go searching for treasures.
"They said yes, we would be launching an offensive against the forces of Church when the war starts, coordinating with everyone. Our target is all believers and priests across Ireland and England. Morrigan has decided to release a plague that will hit only believers of Yahweh and then Gods of Celts will come and take their country back."
I could see his battle lust soaring with each said word.
Indeed, the Celtic Pantheon was one of the hardest hit after Yahweh started spreading their faith. While they didn't face extinction, like some Slavic Pantheon that were massacred by Yahweh and his Legions of Angels, Celts were all Battle-Gods, but the cutting of supply of faith hit them hard, so they all retreated to the Erin.
With all my preparations then, during the Cannon happened as I remember, Heaven and Church would be just shallow of its former self.
If all my plans come perfectly, the Chruch would be confined only to some parts of Continental Europe and Africa. No England under their influence and no America under their influence.
In turn, I planned to make the future USA my own dominion, which would be worshipping devils. I could construct some Arcanotech Device that would be harvesting Faith Energy, to create Divine Crystals. Satanistic Cults were trendy even right now, and there were countless humans that worshipped devils, some of them were even useful, and later those with special talents could be reincarnated into Devils.
"That is splendid to hear, my friend. Will you join the offensive?"
I asked curiously.
"Yeh... I, Dagda, Lugh, and Morrigan will lead the charge. My target is Archangel Tamiel who is one of three Archangels stationed in England."
Heaven had a lot of Archangels, but they were mostly weak, and in the Underworld, they could be easily killed by Satan-Class devils. That was due to the fact, they were so-called Artificial Archangels, meaning they didn't reach that Class on their own, but rather were elevated by Yahweh to it.
Yahweh could do something like that rather easily, but the side effect was that Artificial Archangels were far weaker in terms of combat prowess than geniue Archangels, like Azazel, Azrael, Michael, Gabriel, or Uriel.
Each one of those five, could take several Artificial Archangels and even kill them. And even Zekram who was the pinnacle Satan-Class could fight against two or three Artificial Archangels and kill them if they fought in the Underworld.
In the Underworld, all Angels are much weaker due to the environment, while all devils got a small boost in power due to the enviroment, while Fallen Angels were somewhere in between. While they didn't get weaker, they also didn't get stronger.
"Good, very good. Kill them all. Also, would you please sell me corpses of all Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Angels, Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Angels, and Tamiel's corpse?"
I asked as I wanted to get my hands on them, they would greatly accelerate the evolution of Dou Dou, so she can reach Thorny Flower Demoness that could reach Emperor Level.
"I don't really care about that, but I will ask Dagda. Even though most of those Angels are Artificially powered up, they still had some Divine Energy from extraction."
He answered me.
As Yahweh was Mighty Stage God with an enormous flow of Divine Crystals, he could easily elevate even 2-Winged Low-Class Angels with Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Angels. Thought they would never be able to advance to a higher level and would have low combat prowess for an Ultimate-Class.
"I am rich, I can pay."
After that, we have talked a bit, before I departed for Vena and Fia, as we would be leaving this part, as all three of us were tired as hell.
I wonder what two of them found out.
"So what information have my two beautiful wifes found out?"
I asked them, as we walked to our chambers.
"Yes, we found."
Said Fia.
"But that would be topic for later."
This time Vena answered with a seductive smirk.
"Oh... I like where is things going... we will have a lot of fun tonight."
I said as I pulled them into my embrace and locked the door behind us.
Chapter 132 - Finally
1 Year and 5 Months Later
One Year and five months passed from my wedding with Vena and Fia. We have started living together, as Vena and Fia and both of them moved to Castle Fuerig.
Both of them have reached Satan-Class after I invested a lot of resources for them. I managed to obtain two High-Grade Demonic Energy Crystals and devised a ritual to help them reach Satan-Class. Vena and Fia have both started training with Hela to improve their close combat skills.
I have practiced the Fate Algorithm and mastered Volume 1 of it. I can now use one prediction per year, and percentage probability has gotten more precise, which of good. Aside from that, I spent a lot of time studying magic, upgrading Arcanotech, training with Hela, or having a threesome with Vena and Fia, one of the most pleasurable things in my life.
Right now it was morning, laying in my bed, half-naked with Vena and Fia in a similar state.
Suddenly as I was enjoying the nice morning, I heard somebody was running in the halls. My reflexes were superior, so it wasn't a problem. The sounds were nearing until my doors opened, and I saw General Zagan who entered my room.
I knew the stern man who followed protocols above everything. He would never enter Lord's room without knocking, only when...
"My Lord, one hour ago, Satan Asmodeus has attacked Sistine Chapel, during the Conclave of Church. He killed Supreme Pontiff and the majority of Cardinals before he was fended off. In retaliation, Heaven has sent down Angel Legions and killed every devil and majority of devil worshippers on Earth. Forces of the Grigori are attacking some weaker Noble Houses as we speak."
I stood up, without saying a word, and looked from my window.
"So it begins."
I said quietly, as General Zagan nodded his head.
We were at the war.
"Vena, Fia I know you are awake, we need to mobilize and enter a war state. Grayfia immediately shut down all teleportation circles outside our territory and use, only the major ones with more protection. Send orders to all City Governors, to switch on Wards and Protective Spell Formation Barriers. Vena, send orders to all our ventures to focus only on manufacturing war supplies and weapons, create reserves, and send emergency packets to all cities and towns."
I said in hurry.
"General Zagan, call a meeting with all Generals and Marshall Hela. Activate all Magic Towers around the demilitarized zone with Fallen Angels of Grigori, they would strike soon. Mobilize all of our soldiers and declare martial law and state of war, of the highest level."
General Zagan then bowed and left the room while I sat down on the bed, as I felt Vena and Fia hugging me from behind, as their breasts pressed on my back.
"War has started at least ten years early. They won't be prepared."
Venelana said to cheer me up.
"Neither are we, at least for some exceptions, but the majority of Noble Houses is in a state of absolute chaos, only recently, Zeo has gotten a grasp on them, and preparations for war take years, not one."
Countered Grayfia, and she was right.
Neither side was prepared.
But contrary to Heaven, Devils and Grigori were absolutely disorganized. I doubt we will have even some kind of unified military command, as Four Satans are unavailable, due to seal with Trihexa, so all devils would be divided into several factions that would be acting separately.
Probably Houses of Beelzebub, Asmodeus, Leviathan, Lucifer, and Bael. All other devils would fall under the leadership of these five.
"Fortunately Yahweh won't enter the battle, as he should be already pre-occupied with Trihexa, that fight would go on for years. Only shame it didn't kill those four idiots."
I grumbled.
"Grayfia, Venelana, even though I am not fond of this idea, both of you will soon need to head out to the battlefield and fight for the Underworld. I will assign you to command one of my Legions."
I said, while I was not a fan of sending my wives frontline, both of them were very strong Satan-Class Devils so it was best for them to be on the battlefield. Just their presence could boost up morale by a good amount, and not talking about their combat prowess, which could take head on two or three Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Angels, with ease.
Both of my wives were warriors, survivors, and winners. They were not like the majority of the Noble Ladies who did nothing and just participated in the tea parties.
"Don't worry Zeo... we will be okey."
Said Vena as she rubbed her head against my back.
"She is right, additionally Underworld doesn't have as many Satan-Class devils as Heaven has Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Angels, not mentioning Heaven has several geniue Twelve-Winged Archangels and many Artificial ones. Even without Yahweh, they still have an edge over us, fortunately, their numbers are not that high, as many are Falling to become Fallen Angels."
Stated Grayfia as she leaned over and kissed me passionately.
"I know, that where Arcanotech comes in. With my Arcanotech inventions, almost every Noble House has at least basic defensive and offensive Arcanotech and some of them even have Voidships and Mechanical Legions."
I have done everything I could do to raise the collective strength of all Noble Houses, be it selling them Arcanotech at a good price or creating and spreading an entirely new Magic System, the Tier Magic System.
Still, the forces of Yahweh are overwhelming even without him personally joining the battle.
After that, all three of us wore our clothing, and I went to Military HQ to meet Hela and all Generals, so we could devise a strategy.
Chapter 133 - Military Plans (1)
After arriving at the Military HQ and seeing Hela, I sensed something very different about her, in her aura to be precise.
"You have reached it?"
I exclaimed shocked.
"Yes, just two days ago I have finally finished digesting Divine Authority from Divine Spark of Ereshkigal."
Said Hela happily, as she hugged me out of a sudden. Our relationship changed from the formal one, to more friendly. Hela also tuned down a lot and started getting calmer, not consumed by her emotions.
"That is fantastic. Here take this."
I said while I gave her 50 High-Grade Divine Crystals so she can increase her Divine Power or use them whatever she wants. To a Greater God, usually, the High-Grade Divine Crystals won't have much effect, but she was newly advanced so she can use them to increase her Divine Power by at least 500 Units, which is a pretty nice increase.
She looked surprised seeing me giving her more High-Grade Divine Crystals, as she was aware that I had a limited amount of them, and most of them were used either on Vena, Grayfia, or her, while a large part was used on the army. I was left with only x100 High-Grade Divine Crystals, that would be used to increase my physique to limit of Satan-Class in the large-scale ritual I planned to conduct.
I was still researching the ritual, as it was very complicated to devise. Strengthening rituals were very hard, and my knowledge of mysticism was still limited, so I predicted I would finish the ritual in a year.
"Thanks."
She said quietly, as I went to her and lift her chin to look at her eyes.
During my relationship with Vena and Fia, I have learned a lot about the man and woman relationships and noticed that Hela had feelings for me, but she was shy, prideful, and even more inexperienced in these things than me.
And that was something to behold.
I slowly approached her, as I kissed her gently on her lips, she was shocked at first, not sure about what to do, but soon she returned my kiss with equal passion, as my hands trailed down through her curves and her body, as I enjoyed every second of it.
After we have separated I could feel her hot breath as we looked at each other's eyes.
"We can continue later... now our duties are calling."
I said, as Hela nodded and we entered the Central Command, which was filled with projections of the Underworld, and officers were running here and there.
There were around forty people in the Central Command, most of them were Generals of my Legions, then Hela as the supreme commander of my military and there were also, some Heads of Vassals from the 72 Pillars.
"Now that everyone is here, start with the reports on the situation."
I commanded as I sat down on the throne that was prepared for me.
"My Lord, we have received a message that your Lordships can advance as one of the major devil armies of the Underworld. Others being the Six Houses of Lucifer, Asmodeus, Leviathan, Beelzebub, and Bael. With you, there would be six major armies. You have been given control over 31 Pillars of the 72 Pillars, by the order of Great Satan Lucifer."
Stated General Amyke.
I was expecting something like this, though I was surprised seeing House of Bael command one of the major armies. Probably Original Lucifer trusted only me and Zekram with control over the 72 Pillars, while the rest of the Satan Houses don't want to meddle with devils they consider lesser.
"Very good, what next? Are there any movements from the Grigori or Angels?"
I asked.
"Legions of the Fallen Angels have started advancing, but they are slow and add to that, they have a lot of internal disputes between powerful Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Angels, especially there is a lot of tension between Azazel and several Cadres such as Satanael and Kokabiel. Also, we have heard that Archangel of Death, Azrael the Fallen, won't be participating in the war, but instead, he delved deeper into the Underworld with his Death Guard."
Expaliend General Ragnar.
Fact that the Archangel of Death Azrael won't be participating in the war, is one of the best pieces of news I have heard today. He was the most powerful Archangel, that ever existed, if not for Yahweh being alive, he would reach Throne Archangel Level, which was the same as the Apocalypse-Class, but just for Angels.
Still, Yahweh put a lot of limitations on the Angels he created, not allowing them to get stronger than he was, most they could reach was only Twelve-Winged Archangel-Class. There were many occurrences in history where Angels betrayed their gods in the Astral Boundary, be it intentional or unintentional, but Yahweh didn't take any chances.
"That is good, Azrael is too powerful, even more than pinnacle Greater God, but I wonder why did he disappear. Under his leadership, Grigori could have a real chance to win this war, but now... they are just an annoyance."
Grigori had only several Archangels, and all of them were very strong, and most importantly were geniue one, not artificially elevated to that level. Azazel was the Governor-General of the Grigori, then Azrael, the Archangel of Death, and finally Ariel.
Among those three, Ariel was the weakest one, while Azrael was the strongest one. Azazel was somewhere in the middle, but he wasn't much fighter, as he was rather a scientist, who was basically forced to be General-Governor of the Grigori, due to being one of the first Angels to Fall. Without Azrael, Grigori wasn't that much of a threat in terms of powerhouses, but that could easily change if some strong Angels fall during the war.
Even Archangels could fall rather easily, history is my witness.
"You mentioned internal conflict... what is that about?"
If there are tensions between sub-factions of Grigori, it would be a shame to not use them.
Chapter 134 - Military Plans (2)
"The root of the problems is Kokabiel and his war hawks my Lord. They are advocating the most ruthless approach and are trying to convince Azrael to lead them during the war and destroy Heaven and Devils. The main reason is that Azazel is not even that interesting in waging war as much as he is in researching Sacred Gears and other weapons. Meanwhile last Archangel Ariel, she isn't interested in running Grigori and just lazes around, or just sleeps with anybody around, apparently, she is only whore with a bit of power."
Explained General Ragnar.
"What are chances that Kokabiel will rebel against Azazel?"
I asked, while observing my Generals here.
"Zero. While Kokabiel is a very strong Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Fallen Angel, but Azazel is Twelve-Winged Archangel, extremely strong, cunning and experiences. That is why they hope to approach Azrael, but after he disappeared with his Death Guard, voices of Warhawks as Kokabiel slowly quieted down, but..."
He paused slowly, as I caught what was going on.
"But that doesn't forbid him having some secret agenda."
I finished the sentence for him.
"That could be used for our benefit. Now, who is currently approaching the demilitarized zone and in which numbers."
I asked the most crucial question of today's meeting.
"It is an army of the Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Fallen Angel, Satanael who serves as one of the Marshalls of the Grigori. He is advancing at our territory with an army of approximately 20 million Fallen Angels and has around 10 Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels as his Generals. They would arrive at the outskirts of the Gremory territory within several days, as they are advancing at the slower pace."
Stated General Ragnar.
20 million Fallen Angels was a lot, not to mention he had 10 Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels. Also, Satanael himself was the pinnacle Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Fallen Angel, who was very skilled in combat and was pretty powerful, he could be classified as a geniue powerhouse, so I would need to take care of him.
"Hela what strategy do you propose?"
Hela was the best strategist and spent several hundred years, or perhaps even a thousand years serving in the army. No one was more experienced than her, in regard to war strategy and battles.
"Hmm... I would suggest deploying Mechanical Legion and Voidfleet to dispose of them. Each of the Hydralisk Mech has physical prowess comparable to the High-Class, so even though there are only 10 million of them, it should be easy to destroy the army of Fallen. With the support of Voidships and Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries, we could lessen their numbers by approximately 30% to 35% before the battle starts. The only real problems are Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels and Satanael himself. How strong are those Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels?"
Hela's plan was good. Usage of Mechanical Legion and Voidfleet in the early stage of the war may sound stupid, but Heaven and Grigori already know about their existence. Also, this was Vanguard Army, so many of the Fallen here is the strong ones, that would greatly damage my Devils if I send them in. Also, mobilization would take some time, so If I want my army to fight Fallen, I would not have time to lay traps and ambushes.
While Mechanical Legions were already battle-ready.
"Most of the Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels are artificially elevated, as he had begun mass elevating them, but that also increase their Fall rate a lot. I think Isla should be able to deal with four or five of them. I will only take 3 Generals with me as my attendance, and I will personally deal with Satanael."
Isla was pinnacle General Level Magical Beast, Wampus Cat. While her strength didn't increase during this one year, I practiced with her a lot, she was still a bit playful, so I needed to spend a lot of time with her. We have fought together, so she could have more practical experiences, and also, her control over her innate abilities got way better.
"That could work well. I will prepare battle scenarios and use the simulator to calculate the most favorable one."
Said Hela shortly, after which she left the HQ.
The simulator she was talking about was the Arcanotech device, which I have created to simulates battles, and various battle scenarios. It was good for training military officers or predicting the end of the battle. You can enter starting parameters and the Artificial Intelligence will calculate countless ways how the battle could go, based on the input information.
"Inform me about all important information that you get your hands on. Additionally, closely follow the status of each battle and immediately report me everything about the progress of Heaven, Grigori, and even us. Now leave, only Generals Zagan and Ragnar remain."
I ordered as everyone bowed and left in hurry, leaving only three of us here alone.
"Gentlemen, start gathering information about locations of every descendant of the Houses Beelzebub, Leviathan, and Asmodeus. After you have reliable info about their location, anonymously send it to Grigori, and Heaven. Before the war ends, I want the majority of their descendants dead."
I said quietly.
It was time to get things to move.
While some already died, the Inheritors were still alive.
My aim during the war was to get killed Tsufaame Tereaku Leviathan, daughter of the Great Satan Leviathan. She was pretty strong for her age, as she was in higher ends of the Ultimate-Class. The same thing could be said about Bidleid Bashalun Beelzebub and Damaidosu Zereikel Asmodeus. They were children of the Original Satans, that survived the bloodbath in every house for the position of Heir.
Branch Members are of that interest to me, as they are pathetically weak. Their Clan Traits were weak and their potential was low.
I also wanted to get my hands on the corpses of all Original Satans. They would be good experimental subjects.
"Yes, My Lord."
Both of them bowed to me, as they left me alone in the Central Command.
Chapter 135 - Might of the Arcanotech, Familar and one Devil (1)
During past days, I have been preparing for the upcoming confrontation with Satanael's Army of Fallen Angels. My work was going through the major cities and upgrading the protection spells, securing teleportation arrays, and many other things, that could be done only by a very skilled magician such as me.
Now entire Gremory Territory has entered war mode, and Martial Law came into force. All cities are under the protection of Wards and Barriers, nonstop, due to possible sneak attacks or ambushes. Small villages were all evacuated and cities were enlarged, to accommodate the growing population.
Magical Towers have set their output on maximum, and are scanning their surroundings every half an hour.
Grayfia has been handling the administrative works for the past few days and has been working non-stop without a pause. Thanks to her, we were able to evacuate all civilians from small villages that can't be protected from strategic reasons to bigger cities. She personally oversaw construction works on the cities and accommodation of around 30 million devils, Aesir and Vanir.
I need to buy her something nice for her work, as I am very grateful for her help.
On the other side, Venelana has quickly converted all of the factories and manufactures to produce military supplies, weapons, and armors, as they were the most desired commodity in the Underworld right now.
And right now, I was leading 10 million Arcane Mechanical Automatons, Hydralisks to the battle. Together with me were three Ultimate-Class Generals and Isla who was sleeping beside me, as I was sitting in the command center of the enormous Emperor-Class Battleship.
I also took with me half of my Voidfleet. 75 Lunar-Class Cruisers, 20 Avenger-Class Grand Cruisers, and 2 Destroyer-Class Battle Cruisers.
Soon enough, my Fleet has arrived at the place, where Hela decided it would be best to clash with Satanael's Army.
This area, had a lot of Arcanotech Towers that were built by me, as it was the border of the Demilitarized Zone. After my Fleet has landed down, Drones started running here and there, placing down 500 Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries that would start firing at the incoming army.
After all, Hydralisks embarged out the entire Fleet has entered the stealth mode and hidden from sight. They would be the second wave of the long-ranged attack on the incoming Satanael's Army.
Drones were working fast and soon enough everything was ready, now the only thing that remained was to wait for Satanael to come.
I cast concealment spells on myself and Isla, only leaving three Generals not hidden, so Satanael would see them as an easy target and would choose to attack the Mechanical Legion. Most Fallen Angels were even more true to their sins than Devils.
The reason was simple, while Devils had some sin they had dominance, Fallen Angels fell due to something and became Fallen Angels. Usually, these traits were even stronger in Fallen Angels than in devils.
And truth to be told, most Fallen were plainly stupid or didn't care about anything at all. Rather a similar trait to the Devils.
And exactly after two hours, the sky went black as millions of Fallen Angels clouded the sky. I stayed hidden in the as I watched the leading Fallen Angel approach. He was a tall man dressed in the usual fallen angel battlesuit as others, described as having brown hair, silver eyes, and masculine facial features.
"Wait when they are in the right distance."
I ordered.
"All Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries start firing."
One must admit that seeing five hundred Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries firing at the same time, looked magnificent. As they shot, with each explosion that occurred high there, hundreds of Fallen were killed, and more were injured.
"Voidfleet Fire!"
And now the second salvo, from the Voidfleet. Voidships had more firepower compared to the Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries, as even the weakest model of the Voidship has firepower comparable to the Ultimate-Class. Not to mention stronger models, that had the firepower of Satan-Class, and Emperor-Class Battleship had the firepower of Super-Devil Class.
It was really wonderful spectacle. Just one shot from the main canon of the Emperor-Class Battleship has killed more than ten thousand Fallen Angels alone.
"Keep firing till they are in distance. Then stop artillery and let Mechanical Legion engage them in close combat."
I ordered as I spread my wings and flew high in the air while casting the Ultra-Order Spell Dimensional Judgement, which had the destructiveness that of Super Devil already due to its special nature.
As the artillery was firing be it from the Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries or Voidships, tens of thousands of Fallen Angels have been killed in a matter of minutes.
I released Ultra-Order Spell Dimensional Judgement which tore through space and alone killed thousands of Fallen Angels alone. Ultra-Order Tier magic was really terrifying, and I cannot wait how the Forbidden-Tier would be.
After quick you detection spells after I saw Fallen starting engaging the Mechanical Legion, around 4 million Fallen Angels were killed due to intense firepower of the Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries and Voidships. This was an enormously high number being killed just with Arcanotech Artillery alone.
"Lucifeeeeer!"
I heard an anguished scream of the Satanael, who spread his ten pairs of wings and flew directly at me in absolute rage. He was plainly stupid rushing at master magician like that, really some Fallen had probably shit instead of brain.
"Isla do your job."
I whispered as I petted my Wampus Cat over her head, as she lunged at the nearest Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angel and tore away his arm in one swift move. Then she used her hypnosis magic and bewitched other Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angel to attack his comrades, creating absolute chaos on the battlefield.
"Hello, pigeon."
I said, as I crated protective barrier around me with Protego Spell, which was basically instant barrier spell of all Tiers. Satanael's attack just scratched my shield, as I summoned my scythe Rosenkreutz and cast several Dark Light Spear that started bombarding Satanael with thunderous speed.
Chapter 136 - Might of the Arcanotech, Familar and one Devil (2)
While I was fighting with Satanael, my Mechanical Legions were tearing the Fallen Angels apart.
It was a bloodbath.
While the Fallen Angels, may be strong, they were nothing in front of my Mechanical Legion. Hydralisks with their agile shape and multiple arms, terrifying physique, and basic energy resistance, were killing one Fallen Angel, after another.
Though not without a sacrifice. Basically, one Hydralisk would be destroyed for every ten Fallen Angels killed. But that was not a real problem, as Mechanical Legion could be easily and quickly rebuilt.
My recyclation capability has reached 100%, so from destroyed Mechs, I could get the same amount.
Meanwhile, Isla was running around the entire battlefield, as she already killed two Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels. She was a predator and Wampus Cats were natural-born hunters, that enjoyed toying with their prey and killing them slowly.
It was really magnificent sight.
I dodged every attack, Satanael threw at me with ease as I enjoyed his screams of rage seeing his army getting massacred, one after another, cold corpses fell and blood flew in rivers. I cast another wave of spells that crashed on the Satanael, causing him to suffer serious injuries with each passing minute of our fight.
"What is it black pigeon? Are you already out of breath or out of strength? Or maybe both?"
I mocked him, to anger him even more.
Satanael was a prominent member of the Grigori and strong Fallen Angel of Cadre-Class. And as he dared to intrude upon my territory, it will become his grave today, as I never leave my prey alive.
As predicted my insults, proved to be fruitful, and Satanael attacked me once, more.
This time I just defended as I was casting a protective ward around us. I don't doubt that when the situation turns dire for him, he will turn and try to run to save his life, something that cannot happen.
Suddenly, a translucent shield barrier enveloped two of us, as Satanael looked surprised, until his surprise turned into horror, as he realized that I don't want to leave him any options to escape. As the barrier was created, suddenly several beams of energy flew into it and kept flowing from Arcanotech Towers. They were supplying the barrier with power, so it won't be broken down by our clash and Satanael cannot use brute force to destroy it.
"You know, I don't like leaving loose ends behind, not to mention powerful and vengeful loose ends... you understand me for sure, right?"
I asked the rhetorical questions, as I conjured tens of Tactical-Tier Spells such as Dragon Lightning, Thunder Death Burst, or Magic Lance and bombarded Satanael with an almost seemingly endless barrage of the Tactical-Tier Spell.
I know, I cannot injure him severely with Tactical-Tier Spells, but their purpose was to drain his magical power reserves. It was clear he was no magician, or even experienced in magic, so his Magical Power regeneration and reserves should be low.
'Hmm, time to test a new spell.'
I thought in my head, as I was casting a Gravity Fall Spell, at the Ultra-Order Tier. Gravity Fall was a spell, that adjusted gravitational force in a certain area. It was good for training physique or tempering your body. In a fight, great gravitational force, could not only immobilize your opponent but even crush him smiterness.
Suddenly, a magic circle appeared above and below Satanael, as x100 gravity pull started crushing at him, causing him to stop protecting himself with a magic shield, as he was pushed down, and had a hard time getting up. His physique must be also at the Cadre-Class, as he could move even under such high gravity.
As he stopped protecting himself, all spells were falling on him, causing him one injury after another, until he was completely bloodied and on the verge of death.
I flew out to him and watched him growl and wriggle in pain, not to mention as I was pretty enjoying this sight. For me, from the moment somebody became my enemy, then every way to deal with him is acceptable, no matter how barbarous or brutal it was.
As I went closer to him, several Dark Light Chains materialized around him, and pierced through his limbs and torso, completely enveloping him as he coughed blood, not allowing him to move an inch, under the pressure of heightened gravity and Dark Light Chains.
"Did you know that Fallen Angels and Angels are the best nutrients for me? Due to my Lucifer Heritage, I can absorb your powers with Devour more easily and the strengthening effect is best. Especially from the stronger ones such as yourself. So, I must thank you, your sacrifice has brought me closer to the Super-Devil Class."
I said to him, while I coated my right hand with Demonic Energy and pierced through Satanael's chest to his heart, and sued Devour Clan Trait to its maximum ability.
I watched in delight as a huge amount of power flew into me, assimilating, and expanding my energy reserves by a nice deal. Additionally, I absorbed his vital energy, which strengthened my body, as Satanael started withering, and looked like a mummy.
Then I retracted my hand, and dispersed the barrier, and let his withered body fall onto the ground, from the height of several kilometers, instantly shattering after the fall into several pieces.
[Demonic Energy Reserves expanded by 26 Units. Each aspect of the Physique is strengthened by 5 Units.]
I heard Architect's voice in my head, as my Demonic Energy Reserves has reached 800 Units. My combat prowess was already terrifying as it is now, but after reaching 800 Units, I was even stronger.
Still reaching Super-Devil Class would be very hard, as I need Devour someone on that level. And I had a target, Albion and Ddraig, or more to be precise their Dragon Cores. After we kill them as Three Factions, I will either take them as my loot or just steal them.
Chapter 137 - Aftermath of First Battle
After Satanael's death, the remaining Fallen Angels tried to escape but it was futile, they were chased by Hydralisks and in the end, were all killed. One of the first battles of the Great War has ended in the overwhelming victory of Devils.
From 10 million Hydralisks, around 8,5 million were remaining while 1,5 million has been destroyed during the battle. Not that I cared about that, as they could be recycled and repaired and just within a week or two, I would be at full numbers.
To clean up the battlefield, I have ordered my Drones to harvest armors and weapons, of Fallen Angels. These weapons and armors would be melted down, and new ones would be created out of it. After the process was done, as Drones stripped clean 20 million Fallen Angels and even cleaned remains of Hydralisks within four hours, I summoned my Familiar Rose.
She immediately knew what was going on. I brought her to eat, at least in her own opinion.
She immediately summoned tens of thousands of Thorny Flowers that started collecting corpses of the Fallen Angels and bringing them back to the pocket dimension that belonged to Rose, where her real body was located.
Currently, the Thorny Flower Army had just a pinnacle Minion Level standard, which was the peak of the Low-Class. After digesting all these 20 million corpses of Fallen Angels, I predict that all 100,000 Thorny Flowers would be strengthened to the pinnacle of Warrior Level.
Of course Rose herself would digest the corpses of the Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angels, so she can increase her own power a bit. Soon enough only blood remained on the ground, as the entire battlefield was stripped clean.
Isla returned to my side, as she licked my hand, and held o her paws, severed head of the Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angel.
"Good girl, who is the best Wampus Cat in the existence? Of course you!"
I scratched her behind her ears just like she liked it as I enjoyed her purring sounds. All the three Generals that I have brought with me, killed one Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Fallen Angel. We have returned to the Emperor-Class Battleship, as everything was already cleaned up and loaded up in the ships, and flew back to the Fuerig, to celebrate the first victory.
1 Year Later
After I have returned, no one attacked the Gremory Territory during this one year. Truth be told, after the initial first waves of attack, there were only small skirmishes.
While I defended my territory from the Vanguard of Grigori, similar armies attacked the territories of my fellow nobles.
Houses of Phenes, Sitri, and Astaroth worked together to fend them off while suffering enormous casualties for pushing the Fallen back. On the other side, the biggest battle was probably between Houses Asmodeus, Beelzebub, and Leviathan, which were all attacked by legions of Heaven, each led by Archangels Attacks was led by Uriel, Gabriel, and Raphael.
While Angels were weaker in the Underworld, and even Archangels, got weaker here, and geniue ones like leaders of this attack, were weakened, they still could contend against Satan-Class powerhouses rather easily.
All three Satan Houses, suffered countless casualties and many of their direct descendants were killed. Most notable ones being Damaidosu Zereikel Asmodeus son and heir of the Satan Asmodeus and his son, ten year old Creuserey Asmodeus.
Though these two were my achievement, as I found where they were hiding during the attack, and leaked this information to Uriel, who burned all descendants of Asmodeus with Holy Flame, one of the most painful ways to die as Devil. It was payback for what has Asmodeus done in the Vatican.
Satan Asmodeus would be probably enraged hearing that, but they were trapped with Yahweh, but all Four Great Satans were unavailable and Yahweh was the same. I knew that they still didn't bait him with Trihexa, so those Four must be in the Dimensional Gap preparing their trap, and that could take years, to prepare a trap that could contain Mighty Stage God.
Right now tension was high, as it was clear that soon enough new wave of the offensive would arrive. Currently, the situation has reached a weird balance. Heaven has been elevating a lot of weak angels, thus creating a lot of Artificial Angels, that was weaker than their geniue counterparts, but it gave them numbers to contend against Devils. The reason why Artificially elevated angels were weaker than those who achieved the rank on their own was simple.
They had Energy Reserves, but they lacked good control over their own energy and lacked combat experiences and combat prowess. It was understandable, as what else could happen if you take Two-Winged Angel and forcefully elevate him to Six-Winged High-Class Angel.
While he would have Class, he had neither control over his power, their adequate spells and attack, or even defense and nether experiences with his strength. They were good cannon fodder.
But that also increases the ratio in which Angels started Falling, which in turn boosted up Grigori's numbers.
Neither Fia and Vena has participated in the battle, as they were focusing more on running the territory, but soon after the second wave of attacks starts, then they would be forced to fight for sure.
Hela also wasn't fighting.
She was my trump card.
An early Greater God on my side.
She will attack only in the later parts of the war, as nobody would await that I have somebody as strong as hers on my side. That would be a great shock for everyone, and on top of that, if she once makes a move and reveals her strength, then everyone would be wary and I will lose a moment of surprise.
"My Lord, there is a report from the Bael Territory."
I heard the servant screaming in panic.
I read the report in silence after I dismissed the messenger.
"So Michael personally attacked Zekram. Now I wonder, hopefully, Zekram will be able to win."
Chapter 138 - Zekram vs. Michael
Bael Territory, Castle of the Bael Clan
Zekram Bael stood on the walls of the Bael Castle, as tens of Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries were installed on the walls, and many Arcantech Towers were built to protect this place better.
Additionally, a small Fleet of x25 voidships of Cruiser-Class and Gran Cruiser-Class was hiding in the shadows, as million of Devil Soldiers were flying in the air or standing on the ground. Mechanical Legions were standing side by side with Devils, as members of the Mechanicum were tasked with their control.
Zekram was donned in pitch-back armor with crimson lines and holding a katana in his right hand. He enjoyed using a sword in combination with his Power of Destruction for a versatile combat style.
As he was looking at the crimson dark skies of the Underworld, suddenly a brilliant shining light dispersed the dark clouds and millions of Angels could be seen flying from Heaven to the Underworld.
"Michael... so he is leading them this time."
Muttered Zekram silently as he looked at the angels in the lead. Michael has the appearance of a handsome-looking man with long blond hair and green eyes. He has twelve wings growing from his back, and unlike other Angels whose wings are white, his wings are colored gold, further symbolizing his position as the King of Angels, Leader of Seraphs, and strongest Archangel of Heaven. He wears a red robe with a gold cross on the front of his white alb. He has golden shoulder plates with a white sash and a golden halo set above his head.
"Hmm... he is already in the higher ends of the Archangel-Class... his combat prowess should only be a bit weaker than Lucifer with the addition of Underworld's effect on Angels. So... it is time to use full power."
He said quietly while watching as the Legions of Angels were approaching and the sound of Anti-Matter Magicule Canon Batteries was firing at them together with Voidships and was reaping lives of thousands with each shot.
As Michael was approaching, Zekram released the last magical seal that was hiding his power and released all of his Demonic Energy in one go, as everyone could feel a surge of the enormous amount of power from the devil's side, as commander of Angel Legions together with Michael looked there warily.
Zekram condensed Power of Destruction on the tip of his sword while using enhancing spells to boost up his speed, as he flew with tremendous speed at Michael, leaving aftershocks behind him.
Michael, being an experienced combatant and strong Archangel, conjured several Light Weapons and shot them at Zekram, as he held a sword in his hands. It is the shining holy sword that saves the planet. A golden blade that repels pretty much any evil, built to defeat an outside enemy that destroys the planet.
It was Excalibur: Sword of Promised Victory.
Sparks danced in the air, as the ground shook from the aftershocks as Zekram's unnamed katana coated with the Power of Destruction clashed with Michael's Excalibur coated in Holy Power.
"Lord Bael, it is a surprise. You have reached Super-Devil Class."
Remarked Michael with a polite smile, while Zekram nodded in agreement.
"If not for you leading the offensive this time, Archangel Michael I would be able to keep my strength hidden for some time, but alas the Fate is having its own plans as it seems."
Stated Zekram simultaneously creating hundreds of orbs from the Power of Destruction that all barraged Michael with their lightning speed, as Michael created a barrier from the purest Holy Power, to defend against self exploding Orbs of Power of Destruction.
Though Michael's shield cracked in the end, he was still without a wound and uninjured. Same cannot be said about their surroundings. One kilometer around them, there was not even a single soul alive, as either everyone retreated and battled somewhere else or were killed by both of them as collaterals.
The battle between powerhouses on their level could be extremely destructive. This time neither was them was using AOE spells or skills, just mainly focused on the close combat and duel.
Zekram gripped his katana with his two hands as the Power of Destruction started flaring around the length of the sword. With each slash he made, he sent a wave of the concentrated Power of Destruction at Michael, who always defended against it, but the same cannot be said about Angels that were hit by a large-scale effect of these wave-like attacks. All of them were turned to the dust.
Though it were not just Angels that were dying, but also hundreds of thousands of devils have already fallen, as their corpses were laying on the ground, together with corpses of killed Angels. Casualties on both sides were high, but Zekram's side had an advantage in the usage of Arcanotech.
Zekram and Michael once again clashed in the air, as their swords crossed, leaving them in a perfect stalemate. Zekram was aware that the situation was going in his favor.
He knew he couldn't kill Michael, as he was stronger than him, but he could stall him practically indefinitely, and that was his goal. Thanks to Arcanotech he got from his grandson-in-law, and the advantage of home field, devils were slowly but surely getting an advantage over the Angels.
"Retreat!"
Screamed Michael, as he saw through Zekram's plan and didn't let it come to fruition. He didn't have enough numbers to push this with pure force, and the other two Archangel-Class angels, he brought with him were just former Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class angels that were elevated to Archangel-Class by their Creator not long ago, and they were being stalled by two unknown masked devils, and one of them was critically injured.
While they didn't win, they still inflicted huge casualties on Zekram's army, and secured some foothold, as they occupied some outskirts of the Bael Territory where they already started building Holy Zones.
Zekram looked at the retreating army of Angels and decided to not give a chase. He was aware that Michael was a good strategist and he partially achieved his aim but forcing Zekram to reveal his true strength and also, occupying some parts of the outskirts of the Bael Territory.
"I wonder where this would go. Beelzebub, Asmodeus, and Leviathan used some methods to achieve Super-Devil Class, but their strength is absolutely unstable and could backslash at them anytime. Alas, we have more powerhouses on that level, but for what price."
Chapter 139 - Other Factions Make a Move - Pale Blood
Romania, Old Yharnam
Hundreds of thousands of Vampires and Kindreds were clad in crimson armor as they stood in neat rows as each of them was armed with either sword or spear. They were part of the army of Old Yharnam, Crimson Paladins.
Behind them were others clad in half armor, wearing long cloaks and capes, holding staffs. They were Battle Mages of the Old Yharnam.
Before them, high on the pedestal stood a man, clad in crimson armor and ferocious look in his eyes.
He was Grand Duke Kindred, Valerian Tepes. One of the four Blood Lords of the Old Yharnam.
"Army stand by! We March!"
Shouted Valerian as he commanded and several million Vampires and Kindreds started marching on the position and strongholds of the Heaven and Church here in Romania. There were several of them, and all of them were targets for the conquest.
There were even two Artificial Archangels stationed in Romania, but their combat prowess was weak, comparable only to geniue Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Angel.
Valerian took the command himself, as he was absolute battle-maniac, and wanted just to kill more people. He flew high in the air, as most Kindred that has achieved Kindred Baron or higher rank, had the ability to fly with their wings, that they obtained during metamorphosis.
Valerian led around one million Crimson Paladins and Battle Mages to the Transylvania, to a certain area where an enormous Cathedral of the Church was built, that acted as the Headquarters for Exorcists and Angels that were operating in Romania and hunted Vampires and Kindreds.
"Elder Victor Corvinus, lead Battle Mages to create a Bounded Field around the entire area. Also, destroy near villages and kill all humans you find. Those around are either families of the Exorcits or devout believers."
Commanded Valerian to a man near his side.
It was Victor Corvinus Marquise Kindred, which was the same as the Satan-Class and currently he served as one of the Army Commanders in this attack.
"Yes, Blood Lord Tepes."
Bounded Field is a topographic type of magic that consists of knitting a network of magical energy and spreading it on base areas, such as a piece of land or a building, to create a mystic boundary line that separates the inside from the outside. By definition, it should not be possible to move them once they are set.
Usually, it was used for protection or during battles on Earth, to not involve ordinary humans, or if you want to do something silently without anyone noticing. Just like this time.
Several minutes after Elder Victor Corvinus went to attend his task, the translucent barrier was stretched up and enveloped the entire area around the Cathedral of the Transylvania ad surrounding villages.
"Attack!"
Order Valerian Tepes as he swung his sword at the Cathedral as he flew high in the sky and led the attack himself.
As they were attacking tens of thousands of Angels flew out of the Cathedrals and thousands of Exorctis were ready to combat Kindreds and Vampires on the ground. Unfortunately for them, they were completely cut out of the world thanks to the Bounded Field, and also, they were surprised.
Heaven didn't think that Pale Blood of Old Yharnam would attack so soon or that they would attack either. For late centuries they were completely isolated and never involved in things of other factions. Even though Yahweh predicted that the Pale Blood would attack, he thought that possibility of such an act is low.
"Tepes."
Said female Archangel, one of the two Archangels in the air.
"Just two of you? Even though you are Archangel-Class, you are just weakling elevated by Yahweh. If it was Michael or Uriel, I would reconsider my strategy, but you two don't have that right."
Grinned Valerian, as he prepared his sword, and suddenly teleported out and appeared right behind the Male Archangel, and with one swift enhanced kick, he sent him flying, crashing into the Cathedral, creating a huge cloud of smoke.
With his free hand, he grabbed the Female Archangel, by her neck, as he pierced her heart with his sword.
"Just like I thought... what were you before, probably just Eight-Winged Ultimate-Class Angels... trash."
Said Valerian as he bit the neck of the female Archangel and sucked her dry blood. While to ordinary Vampires and Kindreds it may be deadly to drink blood with so much Holy Power in it, there were many methods among the Kindreds to refine that blood. Usually, only those with strength and high social standing knew such methods.
He dropped the withered dry body on the ground, as he flew into the Cathedral to kill the second Archangel.
Valerian was cautious and didn't enter the Cathedral, but rather he started casting spells to destroy the entire place, as the sky darkened and flaming meteors smashed down on the Cathedral.
He knew that places like these, usually had many wards and spell formation there, so he chose to rather destroy it and hopefully kill the Archangel in it.
As the Angels watched one of their leaders getting killed and their Cathedral being destroyed, Kindreds watched in delight, as their morale was boosted and their attacks were even more ferocious and brutal than before.
"Burn them, kill them, destroy them! Don't leave a single one of them alive, kill every believer of Church, kill their families, kill their children, kill them all! Let entire Romania be shrouded in the eternal darkness."
Shouted Valerian as he looked at the battlefield with satisfaction and mad glee in his eyes.
Chapter 140 - Other Factions Make a Move - Others
Siberia, at the same time
"Chieftain, we got their track."
Reported masked man, to a silver-haired old man, who was leaning over on the cane.
"Also, pack leader Garou is currently engaging one of the Ten-Winged Cadre-Class Fallen Angels that are near the research station of Grigori. The fight would be soon over, as the Cadre has been severely injured by the Leader Garou."
Reported another masked man.
"Send in all packs, secure all research materials crows had there, and kill everyone there. Pack it up and we will sell it to young Lucifer for a hefty price."
Remarked the old man, who was Chieftain of all werewolf tribes on the Draconic Deus.
"Yes, Chieftain. I will relay the message over to the Pack Leaders immediately."
It was well known that the young Zeoticus Gremory von Lucifer was an avid researcher of everything magical, and would pay hefty sums for magic tomes and grimoires. So research of Grigori on whatever they were researching over there would sell very well.
Britain, England, Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London. Built several centuries ago, and since the coronation of William, the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have occurred in Westminster Abbey.
Today, long gone was a majestic gothic temple, as just piling rubbles were left of it and smoke rising to the sky, as Knights of Erin and Dún Scáith were running around and killing priests of Church and fanatical believers.
Suddenly an enormous 'boom' sound was heard as the earth shook, and several buildings were destroyed as a huge silhouette landed on the ground.
"You stupid dragon?! Are you trying to kill everything here! Many of these people could still be converted to our faith!"
Screamed angry female voice.
She had short black hair and wore something that looked like battle armor and held a staff in her right hand, as a Divine Power was radiating from her.
"Shut up Morrigan, go and annoy somebody else. I just killed another pigeon and this one was strong a geniue Archangel... what was his name? Tamel... no Tamiel, yes Tamiel. Even though he was Archangel, he wasn't that strong in front of this dragon. Although he tasted bad. Where are Dagda and Lugh?"
Morrigan, Goddes of Death and Dead of the Celtic Pantheon just shook her head in defeat, as she was irritated with the behavior of her ally. Still, Crom Cruach was the new Heavenly Dragon-Class dragon, and he himself chose to help.
He was the third Heavenly Dragon in the Draconic Deus, though he was far weaker than Albion and Ddraig, he was still in that Class. Albion and Ddraig were Heavenly Dragons for a long time and were already a peak of the Class, but they still cannot breach the final barrier separating them from reaching Elder Dragon Class, which was Class what Ophis or Great Red were.
"Lugh and Dagda went to fight with other two Archangels, but those two pigeons retreated with their army from England. Apparently command from Michael. Not only that, but similar things are happening all around the world. It is possible that Yahweh has been trapped with Trihexa. Alas, we have achieved our goal and rest is not our matter, provoking Heaven further, may not be good, who knows what has Yahweh prepared in case of emergency."
Stated Morrigan as she dissolved into tens of black crows and flew away.
Greece, Olympus
"Your Majesty as you have commanded all attacks have been successful. Heaven is already retreating and their Angel Legions are either going back to Heaven or to Underworld. Celtic Pantheon has pushed Church out of Britain, Shinto from Japan, and Greece. Kindred has turned Romania into lands of darkness and Werewolf Tribes are rampaging across Siberia and attacking Grigori strongholds."
Reported soldier in a spartan armor as he knelt down before a throne, where a middle-aged man with a mustache, who wore a crown and toga sat majestically.
"Inform Ares to stand by in case they try to retaliate."
Ordered the King of the Olympus, the Skyfather, Zeus.
Underworld, Gremory Territory, Castle Fuerig
"So, Heaven retreated all of their forces from Earth back to the Heaven and Underworld, and only left Vatican Army intact?"
I asked Fia who came to report me good news.
"Yes, do you think..."
Asked Grayfia with a bit of uncertainty, as I knew what she was implying.
"It seems the Four have already awoken Trihexa and trapped Yahweh there. Who knows how long it will take before he will sea the Trihexa and return back to the Draconic Deus, hopefully, it will be years. Additionally, for sure he won't leave it in a good shape."
I stated my personal opinion on the matter.
"What if Trihexa breaks free from him?"
Indeed a valid question and really problematic one.
"Hopefully not. Even if combat isn't Yahweh's main forte, he is a master magician, Mighty Stage God, and master craftsman, not to mention that Trihexa is an Apocalypse-Class Monster that has lost its mind to Law of Chaos, it doesn't have even a basic level of intelligence, so hopefully, he will be able to seal it, if not... then only we can hope that Jade Emperor, Shiva or Great Red would intervene."
I said.
I knew that in case of emergency Okhwang will make a move, he can't afford to leave me to die if he wants his clone to return safely to him.
"If I am not wrong, Satans would be unavailable for some time, before they return, and now Heaven would strike even harder than before. Send a message to all allied Houses and our allies, that they need to be ready to fight at any time."
I said to Fia as I gave her one kiss on the forehead to ease her worries as I hugged her, and she hugged me.
"Don't worry, we will be victorious."
