Chapter 151 - Super Devil

After several days of preparations, I was going to reach the Super-Devil Class by Devouring the second Dragon core I have obtained from the corpses of Albion and Ddraig.

I have decided to reach Super-Devil Class, before going to find Azrael, as our meeting would for sure end in a fight, and as Satan-Class, albeit now with combat prowess matching that of weaker Super-Devil Class, I still couldn't match someone as Azrael.

That was too way out of my league.

So thus reaching Super-Devil Class was my priority. Unfortunately for me, it was also a kinda level cap that could be reached in a short time.

Even though Draconic Deus was basically a Grade 3 Plane, its environment was comparable to the Grade 5 due to the existence of the Dimensional Gap. That meant, that after reaching Super-Devil Class, I would be advancing in that Class very, very slowly.

For example, one thing that could greatly speed up my advancement in terms of Demonic Energy reserves was Superior-Grade Demonic Energy Crystals, but those were almost impossible to find in the Underworld, High-Grade ones were maximum.

So my only choice for a fast advancement would be to trade something during the meeting of Longinus Dreizhen Orden. Or to Devour some Great Gods, after my Devour reached Ultra-Order Rank, which was doable after training for hundred years in it intensively.

Currently, I was in the underground complex of the Fuerig, which served as a testing field for my dangerous experiments or when I tried magic rituals or similar things. This time, I wasn't alone, as Hela came with me to watch over me.

She was already a Greater God with over 7,000 Units of Divine Power and 10,000 Units of Magical Power. Her training speed was extremely terrifying due to her being an Innate God, additionally, she practiced a special technique that allowed her to convert Magical Power to Divine Power and increase her reserves. More she used it, the higher her Divine Power rose, and the same could be said about her Magical Power, that due to constant drain and regeneration was expanding naturally.

"Are you going to start?"

Asked me my lover as she stood there in her battle armor.

"Yes, when I activate the barrier and start devouring the Dragon Core, start supporting the barrier with your Divine Power. If something goes wrong and energies from the Dragon Core of pinnacle Heavenly Dragon goes berserk then it would be a problem."

Last I got Architect to help me regulate the energy flow with some supplementary magical formations, but that was not enough. I noticed afterward, that it was a great risk, and only someone at a similar level of power could properly regulate it when something happened.

Now, my Devour has already reached Master-ranked mastery, so it should go easier compared to before. The higher the mastery over the Devour was, the more energy I can absorb. Not to mention, if I had comprehended the Law of Devouring, then absorbing Dragon Core like this would be in a split of a second with 100% absorption.

"Architect activate protective wards and barriers from 1 to 10. Hela starts supplementing them with Divine Power and take control of the Command."

I said as several magical barriers were stretched around me, as I took the Dragon's Core from my Dimensional Storage.

After looking at it for several seconds I used Devour on it and started absorbing the energy from the Dragon Core.

When trying to reach a higher Class, the process was different. I wasn't sending the converted energy to my Hearts, to increase my Demonic Energy Reserves, but rather I was concentrating it at one point until it reached maximum, and my reserves started expanding on their own.

When that started I knew I have reached the higher class. This system was very similar to the Warlock Cultivation System and Evolutionary System of the Fiends of Abyss.

Truth to be told, it hurt like hell, as I was concentrating the enormous amount of converted Demonic Energy in my two Hearts, which were centers of my Energy Reserves.

Only after several hours, my Hearts started absorbing the concentrated Demonic Energy that I have been devouring and converting, and now my Demonic Energy Reserves started rising as they soon broke through 1,500, and after another ten minutes, they reached 2,500 which was starting point for Super Devil Class or Greater God or other equivalents.

And it didn't stop at the meager 2,500 but kept increasing as my Demonic Energy Reserves were getting expanded, purified, stronger, and denser.

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

6,000

6,100

6,120

6,125

In the end, I had managed to reach staggering 6,125 Units of Demonic Energy by devouring the second Dragon Core belonging to the pinnacle Heavenly Dragon.

Gainst from the second one was much better compared to those from the first one.

Power System of us devils was very similar to Warlocks of the Astral Boundary and Fiends of the Abyss till Super-Devil Class including.

The only thing the devil needed to do was to accumulate enough Demonic Energy to break through the constraints over his energy core, which was his heart. If he did so, then he would evolve and reach a higher class.

This was a combination of Warlock Cultivation and Evolution of Fiends.

From then, it basically consisted similar path to Arcanist, as one must comprehend a Law.

Whoever created basics for our species was a genius on his own.

Soon enough I felt the Will of the Underworld descend upon me as my entire body froze.

Already a very familiar feeling.

'Isaiah'

'Isaiah'

'Isaiah'

Said now familiar creepy voice in my head belonging to the Will of the Underworld, exactly three times as always.

'Isaiah - When in the Underworld, regeneration is several times faster, no matter of what type. Recovering from fatal damage is easier. The Soul is tied to the Underworld, by sacrificing part of your Energy Reserves, you can be reborn.'

Chapter 152 - Am Feeling Great

The ability of the True Name Isaiah was pretty strong.

I liked passive abilities much more than those active ones, as they were always on. Now when I am in the Underworld, I would have faster regeneration of my Demonic Energy or would recover from injuries faster than before.

But the most important part of this ability was to revive me if I am killed in the Underworld, by permanently sacrifice some of my Demonic Energy. While I would drop a Class, but that could be easily recovered. Still, I hope and believe I would never be in a situation where I would need to use this, but it was nice to have insurance.

'Architect, scan.'

I said in my head immediately, after I felt the presence of the Underworld's Will vanish.

[Name: Zeoticus Gremory von Lucifer

True Name: Dizmason (Devil Talent), Savant (Prideguard), Isaiah (Nirvana)

Race: Trans-Pure-Blooded Devil

Bloodline: Gremory, Lucifer

Occupation: Lord of House of Gremory, Great King of Gremory

Age: 191

Class: Super-Devil

Demonic Energy: 6,125

Strength: 621

Agility: 635

Vitality: 589

Underworld Command Sequence: 25%

Clan Trait:

Dark Light - Master (Gate of Babylon Style, Truth-Seeking Orb Style, Chains of Heaven Style)

The Devour - Master]

I observed Architect's analysis.

One of the most notable changed was an increase of my Demonic Energy and also a change of my race a bit after I underwent assimilation with Trans-Devil Gene-Seed.

For me, fusing with Trans-Devil Gene-Seed didn't give me any monetary power increase, but rather increased my survivability and some passive abilities.

"How are you feeling Zeo?"

Asked Hela, after she dispersed the protective barrier enveloping me.

"I am feeling great... far better than great. It's best!"

I shouted in delight.

Currently, I was practically at the top of the power hierarchy in the Draconic Deus. Not counting Elder Dragons of Great Red and Ophis, or Mighty God Shiva or Okhwang who wasn't even native, just a neighbor cultivator reincarnated here.

With over 6,000 Units of Demonic Energy, I was already in an advanced stage of the Super-Devil Class. Limit for it was generally 15,000 Units of Energy, so having 6,000 already set in the high rank, probably in terms of Class alone I am higher than Zekram, maybe even Lucifer.

Of course, that is only Class. I think that Zekram could defeat me even as a newly advanced Super Devil. He has several thousand years of combat experience and I think the only thing that is stopping him from reaching Apocalypse-Class is his Energy Reserves.

Clan Traits of Devils were the gate to comprehension of Law.

When one reaches mastery of Forbidden Rank over the Clan Trait, he has already touched Realm of Laws, and his comprehension percentage of Law should be around between 15% to 20%. When one reaches comprehension of 50% he would have changed to undergo Law Baptism, meaning he would be baptized by Laws itself.

If succeeded, then the probability of reaching Being of Law was sure for absolute. Of course, the death rate was 9 to 10.

For example, based on my observation Albion and Ddraig were at 49% of comprehension of their respective Laws. If not then, killing them even with traps would be absolutely impossible. One needs to know that after Law Baptism, there is a huge qualitative change in one's body, making one several times stronger.

Albion and Ddraig were fighting for the epiphany to achieve 50% and undergo Law Baptism, with their strength, there was a huge chance they would succeed, and within the next decades or century, there would be a new Elder Dragon born.

"While my physical strength remained the same, my Demonic Energy is overwhelming right now, I could probably fight for even a week without tiring myself out."

I stated as I cast several spells.

Consumption for spells was minimal, and my regeneration of Demonic Energy was frightening. Especially when in the Underworld, thanks to my True Name Isaiah it was several times superior to other of the same Class.

"Also, you should look into a mirror, my dear."

Said Hela as she conjured a mirror for me to take a look at me.

I was shocked at the changes around my appearence. The most notable that caught my attention first was two crimson horns that were sprouting from my head. They stood there proudly, as a huge amount of Demonic Energy was being concentrated in them.

The second thing that changes, was the appearance of my tail. For devils, the tail was a very fragile and sensitive organ, so most devils would keep it retracted, and never show it, while it could be used in combat at the element of surprise it was very dangerous to do so.

Now my tail, got bulkier and thicker, I swung with it several times, and the tip of my tail looked even sharper than before. I could even use it in the fight, without being afraid that somebody will target my tail. Speartip of my tail could now pierce even through the finest armor my soldiers are wearing, which already was something to behold.

And the last thing, I now had apparently a tattoo.

It was in a runic pattern, it started underneath my right eye, and in weird patterns and symbols, it covered my right shoulder arm and my entire right arm.

It was the so-called Demon Tattoo.

I read that Fiends that reach Abbysal Dukes rank and take human form often had these Demon Tattoos over their bodies. The more they had, the stronger they were. These Demon Tattoos basically increased the ability to use Demonic Energy, strengthened resistance to Magic, and Holy Power. Probably more I would advance, larger the Demon Tattoo would get, not that I cared as it looked pretty cool and it even gave me more bonuses, so all okey.

I also had Twelve Wings instead of the previous Ten Wings.

"I look better... I would say, more intimidating?"

I said rhetorical question, to which Hela just nodded as I was too engrossed in admiring myself in a mirror.

Chapter 153 - Azrael (1)

"Are you going to find Azrael?"

Said Hela as she came in front of me as she brought me out from my admiration.

"Yes, he would be a great asset for the Baator."

I answered swiftly, as I retracted my wings, horns, and tail.

Azrael was the pinnacle Archangel and had the Power of Death, very similar to Hela. I wonder why he even fell in the first place.

"Have you ever met him?"

As she was older than me, I asked Hela, so she must have met him at one point in her life.

"Yes, several centuries ago, when he was still Pure Angel. He led a crusade against Asgard. I didn't fight him, as he was out of my league, but even Odin with help of Pantheon that pushed him temporarily to Mighty Stage God, had a problem defeating him in a short time. Even then he was the top powerhouse, but there was something weird about him."

Said Hela with a frown.

"What exactly?"

"Normally, someone as strong as Azrael should have already evolved into Angel Emperor. Angels have a straightforward path, similar to Fiends, Kindreds, or Devils in early stages. To reach Angel Emperor they don't need to comprehend Law or anything, they just need to evolve. Azrael already had so much Holy Power inside him, so logically speaking he should already reach Angel Emperor Level long ago."

Explained Hela.

"How strong would he be compared to Mighty God?"

I asked curiously.

"Probably same. Due to being a more evolutionary path, their combat prowess is similarly based on an accumulation of energy. Though Azrael with his Power of Death, would be stronger than many Mighty Gods, and only those who have strong combat-related Divinities would be able to match him."

As I listened to her, I immediately realized the reason behind that.

"Constraints."

I said.

"?"

"He has constraints from Yahweh. Probably all of his Angels have. I have also read that many gods in the Astral Boundary that are cultivating Angels, often become paranoid, so they place constraints so their Angels cannot reach higher stage than themselves."

That was probably the reason why Azazel fell, he wanted to break through the shackles that Yahweh put on him.

Lucifer achieved it, by transforming himself from Fallen Angel after he fell to Devil through unknown arcane procedures that are long forgotten. Only records are kept in the Book of Lucifer, that even I cannot decipher.

Maybe Azrael fell for a similar reason.

"That could be possible."

Answered Hela with a faint smile as she started passionately kissing me, as I turned her around and we started some pleasurable activity.

The next day, I have departed to search for Azrael.

I had some general location from Azazel, so I immediately flew that way.

I went to the unclaimed zone of the Underworld.

Underworld was divided into several areas, from each one belonged to some faction. There was Devil Area, belonging to the Devils. Realms of Dead, which belonged to Hades of Olympian Patheon. Yomi, which belonged to the Izanami of Shinto Pantheon. Kingdom of Osiris of Egyptian Pantheon.

Then there were areas that were not under the rule of any faction, like Malebolge or Cocytus.

Azrael was even deeper, in the Area termed as Abandoned Area due to vicious monsters that lived there. Apparently, Azrael chose the Abandoned Area as his base of operations.

A usual level of monsters and magical beasts inhabiting the Abandoned Area was General Level, with countless Monarch Level monsters among them and even many Emperor Level ones. It was basically a no-go zone for anybody and anything.

Constructing a base there, you can have a guaranteed peaceful life, as nobody would be mad enough to venture there on his own.

If someone was unlucky, then even a pinnacle powerhouse such as Albion or Ddraig may be killed there, if they were unlucky enough to be ganged on by several Emperor Level monsters that lived in the Abandoned Area.

Compared to that place, even Sunset Monster Mountain Range seemed like a nice and friendly place.

After flying for several hours, and evading some dangerous areas, I have finally arrived at the Abandoned Area. Underworld was far bigger than Earth, so this journey from the Devil Area to Abandoned Area, took me several hours and a distance of several Earths to cross.

I cast some concealment spells, to mask my presence, as I didn't want to alert those Emperor Level monsters that were sleeping here or whatever. While I was curious to test my strength against them, and they would be delicious to devour, right now was not the time.

I flew deeper into the Abandoned Area until I arrived at the part of the Abandoned Area, where the concentration of Death Energy was huge. Death Energy was the type of energy that was used by Hela, Azrael, or some other people.

It was a special kind of energy that could be found even in nature, in places where enormous amounts of lifeforms died, creating a huge amount of negative energy of resentment, hatred, and similar, which would fuse and evolve into the Death Energy.

When an ordinary person comes into contact with even an ounce of Death Energy, and death is instant.

'This place would be a paradise for Hela. Her training speed would be boosted up several times if she stayed in a place that was so rich in Death Energy. Azrael must be somewhere here, this is the perfect place for someone with Power of Death to train.'

I thought in my head as I flew through this part of the Abandoned Area and searched for Azrael.

And soon enough, I saw a young-looking man, with short white hair, two black horns, and a black stripe tattoo underneath his right eye, similar to mine, sitting cross-legged on the top of some random mountain, as a crimson ball of condensed energy was floating before him.

I could feel an overwhelming aura around him, easily dwarfing my own.

"Azrael."

Chapter 154 - Azrael (2)

Suddenly that crimson ball shot towards me with tremendous speed. I dodged the attack and saw Azrael standing there, with a smile over his face, as he looked at me with a piercing gaze through his crimson red eyes.

"I have heard about you... even in the Abandoned Area, some monsters talk about you."

I was surprised by this, ad especially the second part. It appears there were some monsters that were able to talk in our speech or maybe even take a humanoid form.

"And I have heard about you, Archangel of Death, Azrael."

I said as we stared at each other.

"Come, be my guest."

He said as he gestured for me to sit down with him, as I did, and we both sat cross-legged on the unnamed mountain in the Abandoned Area of the Underworld.

"So, why are you searching for me in the parts of the Underworld, Lucifer?"

He asked with an emotionless voice as I observed his appearance. In truth, he looked more like a Demon rather than a Fallen Angel.

"I want to recruit you, Azrael."

I stated nonchalantly.

"Recruit for what exactly?"

"Astral Boundary."

I said, as he froze and looked at me without saying any words or making any sound.

"Oh? So the things are getting into the move. What should I have from it?"

He asked casually.

"Freedom. Evolution. Power. Authority. Whatever you want."

I named.

"He is going to die, am I right?"

He asked as I nodded.

"Indeed, it is no secret in certain circles, that four idiots have used Trihexa to lure him out. He is currently fighting with Trihexa for several years, and it is nearing its end. They plan to ambush him, but killing Mighty God as only Super Devils even severely injured is unrealistic. But I can predict that he will succumb to his injuries."

I explained.

"I want two things."

He said.

"First, I want you to destroy Heaven's System that Yahweh created."

He called him Yahweh... weird normally most 1st Generation angels, no most, all of them called hi father.

"I know that look, you are wondering why I call him by name, right? Simple, I soon realized that for him, we are nothing more than slaves and servants, caged in invisible chains to not able to rise above him. I and Lucifer were first to realize that when he forced us to bow to humans. Most pathetic and hateful species in all universes in existence. Lucifer fell and became the first Fallen Angel, but he realized that his shackles didn't disappear. So in his endless search, he found Book, that is now known as the Book of Lucifer, and through unknown means and ways, he turned himself into the first Devil. Then with Lilith, succubus from the Abyss, he created Devil species."

I marveled at his monologue.

"And how you broke them?"

I asked.

"I found my way here... through incorporating bloodline of several Fiends into my own, that is why I look like this, but it worked and they were broken. But, the same thing cannot be said about others. Even if Yahweh dies, Heaven's System would inherit his will and constraints overall Fallen Angels and Pure Angels."

Indeed, Yahweh would make use of Heaven's System to bind all Angels to never evolve to Angel Emperor Level. Why that was important was only for him to know, or... or if he had a plan to revive himself.

While Law of Chaos was deadly and would kill him for sure, maybe he really found a way to revive himself. He was crafting genius that constructed literary wonders, so it was highly possible.

One must know that usually when a God is killed, then as long as he is killed and his Divine Spark and Soul are left instant, then with enough time revival is not something out of question. Alas, the reason why four idiots chose Trihexa, was not only that it was one of few that could kill him, but also due to the Law of Chaos, which was deadly for almost anything in existence.

The Law of Chaos had a miraculous ability to basically disrupt and destroy natural order.

"In the future, it is doable and probably needed. I plan to obtain Fallen Angels as my subordinates in the future, so it would be rather bad if they were still constrained by something like that. In the Astral Boundary, only when one reached that level of power, could be considered as somebody."

I said.

"Excellent. You should have talked about it with Azazel, right? He was my favorite brother, only if not for his likeness for humans and too perverted behavior. Does he still lust over Gabriel?"

He asked with a small laugh.

"Yes, and he won't stop talk about her."

I answered.

"Gabriel was always so innocent and so pure. Even now, maybe she still believes that we could be once more together."

He said with a frown.

"And what is the second condition that you have?"

I asked.

"Fight with me."

He said straightforwardly, as I looked at him with wary eyes.

"Of course, you don't need to win, I just want to look how strong you are. Considering that you are something under 200 years old, and already reached Super-Devil Class among human Warlocks, reaching Infinity Warlock Realm around 200 years old, is almost unheard of. And among Arcanists..."

I nodded in agreement, if I don't need to win then it is okey.

"Where shall we fight?"

I asked him as Azrael pointed at the ground.

"Right here, this place is devoid of any monster or magical beasts, so there is a very low chance we would be interrupted."

Chapter 155 - Azrael (3)

The moment he finished the sentence, I immediately start firing at him hundreds of Dark Light Weapons as I opened the Gate of Babylon to the maximum. With the new addition of my new part of my TThe rue Name, Isaiah, as I was fighting in the Underworld, I had a great boost to my Demonic Energy regeneration.

Though, Azrael had the same advantage, as we were fighting in an environment that was rich in Death Energy, so he could easily recover what he used.

'Architect, scan him. Use detection of Laws.'

I said in my head. After I have reached Super-Devil Class, then I could barely sense the presence of Laws, due to my low Energy Reserves, as I am just a newly advanced Super Devil, I cannot sense them more, not to mention comprehend, but when I am close to somebody I had some tricks to know if someone had started comprehending Laws.

[It shall be done.]

Said Architect, as soon enough, I had analysis on Azrael before my eyes, as he was busy with dodging the Dark Light weaponry that was constantly being shot at him.

[Race: Fiend / Angel Hybrid

Class: Archangel

Laws: Death, Darkness, Light

Abyssal Energy: 15,000

Holy Power: 15,000

Strength: 5,890

Agility: 5,156

Vitality: 6,054]

'Damm... he is strong. Even his physical body is already in the same rank as his Class. And he combined Abyssal Energy and Holy Power inside his body... fascinating.'

I thought in my head.

Abyssal Energy was native to Fiends living in the Abyss. It was even more negative and more aggressive than Demonic Energy, not just more negative, but even more wild and more destructive.

Demonic Energy was just a sub-type of Abyssal Energy, that was calmer, more versatile, and easier to control.

Each one had its advantages and disadvantages.

What shocked me, was that how he managed to find equilibrium, but not only that, he already started comprehending Laws. One needs to know that Angels didn't need to comprehend Laws to reach the next level, not even Fiends needed, they just needed to evolve.

But yet, Azrael already started comprehending the three Laws of Death, Darkness, and Light. If he reached the Angel Emperor stage, he would be invincible among those of the same level. One needs to know, aside from Arcanists, almost none of Power Systems required comprehension of Laws, so it was easier to reach for example Warlock Monarch than Arch-Arcanist Level.

'He isn't going to evolve before comprehending those Laws... he is searching for his own path. This is interesting.'

"Have you finished checking me?"

Asked Azrael, as I grinned, of course, he managed to perfectly evade every attack I threw at him.

"Yes, and I must admit, this is getting interesting!"

I shouted with a grin, as I materialized Rosenkreutz in my hand, and conjured several Ultra-Order Tier Spells, such as [Dimensional Slash] and [Black Hole], and send everything at Azrael.

Even though I have right now used around half of my energy reserves, within several minutes I will be at my peak, as my regeneration speed is tremendous right now thanks to my True Name Isaiah.

This time Azrael, looked at the incoming attacks warily, as he took out some unnamed sword, that I didn't recognize and coated it entirely with Holy Power and slashed through incoming spells with ease, that just made me smile.

"It would be too easy that way right?"

When he saw me smile, it was too late, as several [Black Hole] spells that were near him, imploded out of nothing, and started sucking into themselves every once of Abyssal Energy and Holy Power he had.

In an instant, I sensed that his energy reserves were cut to half.

[Black Hole] was a spell that I devised, it had two functions. One it could draw objects to itself, and everything that would enter the [Black Hole] would be corroded to death by its power. Second, I could switch it to energy devouring mode, and it could absorb enormous amounts of energy in a short time.

This was the first time I have used the [Black Hole], so it was like a trial test. And the results were even better than what I have expected.

I knew that Azrael was many times stronger than me, so my main strategy was to not allow him to come close, as that would be my death warrant.

Till now, I was very successful implementing my strategy, until Azrael started ignoring incoming attacks, and started getting closer and closer, with a sword in his hands, cutting down my attacks with ease, while suffering one injury after another.

"Ts."

I frowned as I cast a teleportation spell, and teleported tens of kilometers away while barraging Azrael with even more magical attacks.

When I appeared several kilometers aways, I sensed that somebody was standing behind me, and aimed a sword at my throat.

"While you are strong for your age, and even among your Class, you are top, you still lack experiences."

Azrael was standing there with a smirk as he said that.

"You copied my teleportation spell and calculated the way where I would appear, right?"

I asked as I deduced how he makes it here at the same time.

"Yes, you need to mask the intent of your moves during battle better, or it would cost you more than lost spar."

He said as he stored the sword away.

"So, what now?"

I ask as I have fulfilled his condition for a fight, and wasn't that away from defeating him, even though it was mainly due to elements of surprise over my magic.

"I pledge my allegiance and that of my Legion, to follow the Emperor of Baator. From now on, through Eternity, till Death."

He said as he dropped on one knee, and Soul-Geass Scroll appeared between us.

"And I accept your pledge and that of your Legion, I promise to lead you to glory and victory, Azrael, Archangel of Death and Leader of Death Guard Legion."

I said as I gripped the Soul-Geass Scroll as the contract between us was now completed.

Chapter 156 - Yahweh vs. Trihexa

"Stay here in the Abandoned Area even further. I will call you and for your Legion when the time is right. Then you will act as Emperor's Sword and his fury."

I ordered.

It wasn't time for Azrael to show up, rather I would wait.

When I will be taking over after the Four Satans, for sure there would be some people that would be dissatisfied, and for that, I would have Azrael's appearance.

Purge would be fast and swift, but brutal and bloody. While all descendants of the Satans have been killed either by my subordinates directly, or indirectly, but there was still someone alive, and that was Rizevim.

While Rizevim himself wasn't interested in ruling, that was the precise reason why certain elements from 72 Pillars wanted him to be head of the government. A ruler that isn't interested in ruling, is a heaven-sent blessing for ambitious nobles, who then could do whatever they want.

And with me, many knew it would be impossible, while with Rizevim it would be possible because Rizevim is despotic. He wouldn't care if nobles would tyrannize commoners, practice corruption or degrade the entire nation.

I was famous among nobles for uncompromising nature, as I have already ordered the execution of several vassal nobles for several crimes.

There was a nice answer to the question: What is more important, people or nation?

People could live without a nation, not in another way.

Around the same time, Dimensional Gap - Unknown Pocket Dimension

A brutal and intense battle was waged in this unknown pocket dimension, between an elderly man clad in golden armor and a beast with the appearance of a large beast with characteristics coming from different animals like a lion, a leopard, a bear, a dragon, etc. It has seven necks, seven heads, ten horns, as well as seven long thick tails of different shapes. It also has four stout arms and two legs that are even thicker than its arms. Its main body is that of a primate leaning forward and is covered in black fur and what appears to scale all over its body. Its size is well over several hundred meters, making it extremely large.

It was clear that the fight between Yahweh and Emperor Beast of the Apocalypse was already nearing its end.

While Yahweh was severely injured and his shíining golden armor was cracked at many places, it was clear by the state of fight, that he had the upper hand, as he managed to trap Trihexa within the magical formation, that he carefully created.

As the Emperor Beast of the Apocalypse Trihexa was basically just a mindless beast, it was rather easy to fool it and trap it within spell without it even noticing.

Thus was the side effect of being consumed by the Law of Chaos itself.

Suddenly Yahweh opened his eyes as he looked at Trihexa that was madly attacking the protective barrier that he erected so he could rest.

"It is time to end it. Those four are already waiting for me... it seems that my death is inevitable."

He muttered as thousands of enormous magical circles of various types and magic systems lit up around Trihexa and started pressuring the Emperor Beast of the Apocalypse, to lay down. Suddenly an invisible magical chain shot up from the Magic Circles that were all around the Emperor Beast of the Apocalypse.

"Suppress."

Said quietly Yahweh, as magic circles shone, and started suppressing Emperor Beast of the Apocalypse and draining its magical power, as the Emperor Beast of the Apocalypse roared in anger, and tried to attack Yahweh as he was forced to dodge blows from the Trihexa.

"Even suppressed it has still too much power."

He said as he coughed blood, as he was still injured by Trihexa's attacks even more.

"Seal the Body."

He said as a translucent barrier appeared around Trihexa and magical chains completely immobilized the Beast of Apocalypse 666.

"Seal the Magic."

Suddenly, the chains started draining the magical power of Trihexa, with tremendous speed, as Yahweh devised the chains to drain the magical power of Trihexa and use it to charge the magical barrier, thus creating a closed-up mechanism, additionally being charged from the Dimensional Gap.

"Seal the Mind."

As he said those words, Trihexa fell into a deep sleep under a heavy and potent illusion.

"Seal the Space."

He said with his all might, as an entire box-like barrier with Trihexa inside, melded into the pocket dimension, and went deep underground, as Yahweh released heavy and tired sight.

"That was hard..."

As he stared at the empty pocket dimension, he suddenly felt someone teleporting behind him.

"Lucifer, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Leviathan. So you have finally decided to show up? Hmm... all three of you are Super-Devils? Which of you four idiots proposed using Forbidden Ritual to rise your Class? You have sacrificed your longevity for unstable strength... fools."

Said Yahweh as he enjoyed the angry faces of Beelzebub, Asmodeus, and Leviathan while Lucifer stood there and just stared at him, not saying anything.

"Cut the crap, Yahweh. You are already on verge of death and so finishing you right now with four of us, isn't that much of a problem."

Said Lucifer arrogantly, as he looked at injured Yahweh who gripped True Longinus Spear in his hands, as he aimed at the four of them.

"Then come."

Chapter 157 - Yahweh vs. Four Satans

As he said, that, then even gravely injured, bloodied and with cracked armor, he still looked more intimidating than all four Satans together, as none of them made the first move until Lucifer started firing at him waves of the Dark Light.

Yahweh, even when injured still moved faster than any of them, and instantly appeared near Asmodeus and severed his head with one slash True Longinus, instantly killing one of the Four Great Satans.

The remaining three Satans were shocked to see, Asmodeus being killed so easily, but they quickly recuperated from their shock and started attacking him once more. Even when injured, he was still Mighty Stage God, and they were just weaklings, that were infinitely arrogant.

Leviathan used her Clan Trait Sea Serpent of the End to conjure 4 one hundred kilometer-long water serpents that attacked Yahweh with ferocity similar to a real serpent, as he was soon swallowed by four enormous water sea serpents.

Though, the joy from success didn't last long, as three remaining Satans saw that Yahweh was protected by a barrier and Leviathan's attack was totally useless.

Suddenly, he started releasing an enormous amount of the Holy Flame, which instantly burned away all the water and completely destroyed all of the water serpents as the wave of the Holy Flame soared high in the air and attacked Leviathan, as she screamed as the Holy Flame burned her.

At the same time, Yahweh disappeared from his previous location, as he appeared behind Satan Beelzebub, as with one swing he severed both of his legs, and pierced through his stomach, dropping him half dead on the ground like a beaten dog.

Meanwhile Leviathan managed to escape from the Holy Flame as she looked like a mummy, and soon enough she died from the side-effect of overusing her unstable Demonic Energy.

"Rather anti-climatic, don't you think Lucifer? You were always so arrogant, so confident in everything, but you forgot the most important thing. Even if I am on verge of death, I am still geniue Mighty Stage God, while your three goons, were just half-baked Super Devils, that barely were ones, reached by forbidden rituals and they couldn't even properly control their powers."

Stated Yahweh as he looked provocatively at Lucifer who grits his teeth in anger.

Asmodeus, Beelzebub, and Leviathan reached Super-Devil Class only due to forbidden ritual, and while they had Class, they lacked control over their Energy. Not to mention, their mastery over their Clan Traits was miserable in front of someone skilled and experienced as Yahweh.

Suddenly, as Lucifer wanted to attack Yahweh, he felt something, piercing pain in his chest as he started coughing blood uncontrollably. He looked around and saw a hand pierced through his chest, ripping out of his heart.

He turned around, as his eyes widened in a deep shock.

"Yo-t-ra-itor."

He barely said, as the hand moved and ripped out of his heart.

"Hello... Grandfather."

Killing Lucifer was one of the most pleasurable things in my life, aside from researching magic and having sex.

"So what now, young fledgling, did you also come to kill me?"

Asked me, Yahweh, as he still vigilantly looked around.

"Me? Not. I came to kill these four, in the case by some miracle they survived, but fortunately, they were killed, at least I can collect their corpses and put them to good use."

I answered nonchalantly, as I played with Lucifer's heart in my hands, and threw it between my hands like a ball.

"Don't think about attacking me old man. I can already see that your soul is crumbling apart from the corrosion of the Law of Chaos. I think you have maybe one month, or two months of life. And while it is true, that I cannot fight you, you should be able to sense Voidfleet that is surrounding this pocket dimension. Its combined firepower, if I chose to sacrifice them all, should be kill you instantly. So let's be civilized people, and just leave after exchanging pleasantries."

Yahweh grimaced hearing this, as I really brought with me Voidfleet of x250 Lunar-Class Cruisers, x100 Avenger-Class Grand Cruisers, x15 Destroyer-Class Battle Cruisers, and x3 Emperor-Class Battleships. They were my pride, and I used practically all my resources during this past time, to increase my Voidfleet to such amount.

Now without searching through Dimensional Gap for new worlds, or exploring the Milky Way of Draconic Deus, there is almost impossible to build more.

He sensed that the entire pocked dimension was surrounded, and if all of this Voidlfeet self-destroyed then not only it would free Trihexa, but it would also probably kill him instantly. I had a safe measure in form of a teleportation artifact, that could instantly transport me home.

"So, what do you say old man?"

I asked with a grin as he dispersed his spear and looked at me warily.

"I agree. But as you say, I am a dying man and my Divine Avatar should hold for several months after my death to finish everything. If I decide to attack, you will escape but your precious Fleet would be smitten to Oblivion. So what do you say about 600 years of ceasefire and not attacking actively Heaven? After that time, you can attack all you can want, but that time should be enough for their forces to recover."

I thought about his proposal, in the end agreeing to it.

If he wanted to be suicidal, he could take with him my entire Voidfleet, and destroy my prized possession, corpses of Four Satans.

Not attacking actively Heaven was something I also had in plan, as for upcoming centuries, Heaven would not be important in the Great Scheme of All Things.

In the end, we both agreed to sign Soul-Geass that was favorable to both sides, and then Yahweh left the pocket dimension, while I stored away corpses of Four Satans and left the pocket dimension too, and returned to the Fuerig.

Chapter 158 - Touching the Laws

After returning to the Castle Fuerig, Vena, Fia, and Hela were already waiting for me, as my flagship, an enormous Emperor-Class Voidship descended from the skies and I existed down, with tired and yet happy and serious expression at the same time.

"All are dead."

I said in a simple sentence, as all three of them were surprised hearing that all Four Satans were dead.

"What about him?"

Asked Hela with concern.

"Still alive, but barely. His soul is corroded by the Law of Chaos, and without some special treasures that don't exist in the Dimensional Gap, he is good as dead within the next few months. He won't be participating in the Great War, he doesn't have that time. If my guess is current, he is going to spend his last months finishing the Longinuses and some adjustments to Heaven, before he passes away."

I stated.

"What now?"

Asked Venelana.

"Nothing. It will take some time before Clan Heads found out that Four Satans are dead, before that we do nothing. We will leave the Great War flow naturally, and I will make move only after the war has ended. It will be a great time to dispose of some uncomfortable people during the last battle. Right now, I have basically no opposition, as descendants are all dead to one, and only Rizevim is alive, but he is not interested in ruling and he doesn't have the support I have. But he is smart, after the War, I think he will use a short period of chaos to escape, he knows that I will try to kill him at any price."

I said as this was the best course of action.

Of course, I had a chance to take power even right now, and it would be easily done, but that would make some things more problematic. If I leave it be as it is right now, then I could dispose of, several uncomfortable people, with ease.

This way it would be easier to execute some shady movements, as fewer eyes would be on me. Still, I need to send a message to Zekram and my father-in-law Gerstahl, that things are getting to move.

Devils are very pragmatic beings if needed. Zekram basically switched sides, when he realized that I was a much better alternative compared to four Satans, I also told him about my new plans for the governmental model, and he approved wholeheartedly.

Gerstahl was a whole different reason. Even if I killed the original Lucifer, it has nothing to do with him, as I just did the right of conquest, and more competent and stronger Lucifer replaced the weaker and incompetent one, so he and the rest of the Six Houses of Lucifer wouldn't say anything, as this was an internal matter of the House of Lucifer.

While I wished to kill Rizevim, he was too slippery and even now nobody knew where he was hiding. He never participated in the Great War and was god knows where. There were some rumors he had constructed some base on the territory of another pantheon, but nobody knows where and even if it was a truth.

After we talked a bit, I went to my personal training yard and took out the corpse of the Original Lucifer and used Devour Clan Trait to Devour the corpse completely, as I used Devour to absolute limits.

Soon entire course disappeared as it turned into energy and that was absorbed into me. I didn't only absorb his Demonic Energy, but I absorbed his Clan Trait itself, as it appeared, I can absorb it as I already have it.

Soon enough, I felt that my connection and my usage of the Dark Light has greatly been strengthened, and was being strengthened by a great deal with each passing second until it reached Forbidden-ranked Mastery, and touched the Realm of Laws.

[Aborbing Laws. Calculating. Comprehension of Law of Darklight is at 2,87%]

I heard the voice of the Architect, as I sensed Laws being devoured by me. Indeed Lucifer already started comprehending Laws, but that was given, based on how old he was and he was Super Devil for centuries already.

While I was only a new advanced one, I guess, I would start comprehending Laws within the next decade.

The strength of my Dark Light Clan Trait now that I have started comprehension of the Law of Darklight, was tremendous, countless times superior to what it was before.

Clan Traits, the Bloodline was the path to comprehension of Laws, that was sure. Not that I was confined it to, I could try to comprehend other Laws, for example, Law of Fire or Ice, but my progress wouldn't be that fast compared to comprehending Law, which was the origin of my Clan Trait.

My Demonic Energy increased by a few hundred, as the compatibility between me and Lucifer was extremely close so I had better results Devouring him. Not only that, but I have also increased my mastery over the Devour Grandmaster Rank.

I felt that when I comprehend the Law of Darklight, I wouldn't need to sue my Clan Trait anymore, as I would be directly able to shape the power of Law itself. By then my Clan Trait would probably be merged with the Law itself, as the Law is the origin of each Clan Trait.

I had also three corpses of other original Satans, that would be good experimental subjects. I also needed to extract their Clan Traits, and transplant them to someone compatible and worthy. Clan Traits of each of them were strong and potent, and it would be a shame for them to be lost.

Chapter 159 - Prelude to the Final Battle

Several days later there was a notice sent from the Central Military Command that I need to be presented there within the upcoming three days, as I would be taking over military command of the Main Battlefield.

The final Battle of the Great War was coming closer, and soon it would erupt.

Heaven was preparing for the final push as well as Grigori.

It was an unspoken truth that this was just a charade to appease warmongers who wanted to wage war, but all three factions suffered too high losses, especially on lives.

Grigori had the highest number of casualties. It was logical as to begin with, their numbers at the start of the war were the smallest. While devils were better in terms of casualties, thanks to Arcanotech, but we have enormous damages in property and destroyed cities and infrastructure.

Some territories of more incompetent nobles were totally destroyed and would need years to rebuild everything that was lost. 12 of Pillar Houses had their territories completely destroyed due to war, and another 25 suffered heavy damages.

Heaven also didn't fare too much better compared to other factions, they lost the majority of their population, and almost all of their Artificial Angels that were created by Yahweh for the Great War. It may seem that Grigori and Devils were hit hardest by the Great War, but the truth was Heaven suffered most.

While Grigori had the highest death toll and Devils had the highest property damages, Heaven lost Yahweh, many of their top fighters, and powerhouses and after he dies, there will no more Pure Angles to be born. While numbers of Grigori would recover over time, as Pure Angels would continue to fall, but Heaven had a bleak future.

It was clear that if the war would continue, Devils would win, as we were in the best state, but the cost would be devastated infrastructure and economy, with a death toll of entire species being around 40% of all devils would die.

When the decision was on me, I decided against and went with the plan devised by me as the highest-ranked devil, Michael, and Azazel. Even if we won, the losses would be too much, and our population would take a great hit, meaning that in the future, people would be using Evil Pieces, which is something I want to prevent at all costs.

The main reason was that in the Astral Boundary existence of Evil Pieces would make us a grand target by strong factions for an attack. Things like that were priceless treasures even in the Astral Boundary, and from the information of Longinus Dreizhen Orden, then not many Universes had something similar, that was why I planned to make them the utmost secret of our species and is used only in the direst needs.

"Hela, mobilize all Legions. It is time to start. Send a message to Azrael to bring his Death Guard Legion to the Main Battlefield, at the end of the battle. We are starting. You will lead charge, try to kill Kokabiel, or at least cripple him."

I said, as Hela nodded and went to execute my order.

"Fia, contact your father and inform him of my plan. Also, be ready for the war, you are going to participate in one project of mine. After the battle starts, you will go with the Grandmaster of Temple, and he will give you a list of names. You are one of the strongest people under me, and several of those targets may prove difficult to deal with."

I said lightly, as I wanted Grayfia to help Execution Temple to dispose of some people.

She looked a bit sad knowing that her younger brother became one of my targets to be disposed of, not that she wasn't aware of his terrible mental state, which was so compatible with Rizevims. Two madmen that were made for each other, like sent from heaven.

"I know what are you thinking about Grayfia, but there is nothing that could be done. Though I promise that If possible, I will imprison Euclid, instead of killing him, if your father allows it."

In truth, it was my father-in-law's idea to kill his own son. He was very well aware of how the House of Lucifuge would end with Euclid being the head of the house, and about his blind loyalty to the Rizevimn, and terrible mental state. Gerstahl would do everything in order to prevent the decline of his house, even if it means killing his son, who would bring only chaos and destruction to the House of Lucifuge.

"Vena, sent letter to Zekram. It is time to start."

I said to Venelana who nodded her head in agreement.

After everyone departed to their own things, I was left in my study alone, thinking about various things.

"While the final battle is nothing more than a farce, it would be a good time to dispose of problematic elements in our race that would be participating in it."

I muttered to myself.

Currently, nobody aside from the highest-ranking members of three factions knew that the final battle was just a play and after this battle, all three factions would enter a ceasefire.

"And then the time of Baator would come."

I said.

Baator, the place where supernatural species could coexist, be it Dragons, Devils, Fallen Angels, Oni, or other species.

Hela would be showing herself during the battle. I gave her an order to kill Kokabiel, though I doubt that would be possible, to kill that cockroach. For me, it would be enough, if she injured him severely, so he won't be causing trouble for the next decades.

Kokabiel was a warmonger and he would soon start endangering everything that I have decided with Azazel, but unfortunately, there were a large number of Fallen Angels inside the Grigori that shared his ideals.

Till the merging of Baator and Grigori, Azazel needed to clean up his garden and that could take centuries.

Chapter 160 - Final Battle (1)

Main Battlefield in the Underworld

"You have touched the Laws. So young, and..."

Said Zekram with a shocked expression as he looked at me when I entered the Military HQ. There were only several people in the room, namely Zekram Bael, Gerstahl Lucifuge, Archduke Ageres, and Mephisto Pheles.

The most powerful nobles in the Underworld, and representatives of all Devil Factions in the Underworld.

"Your Majesty."

Said Zekram as he bowed slightly.

"Your Majesty."

Said Gerstahl as he too bowed.

"Your Majesty."

Said Archduke Ageres and Mephisto Pheles as they bowed after them.

I didn't say anything and accepted everything that came with it. I knew that this wasn't just a formal greeting, it was a form of acceptance and pledge at the same time, a sign that that the times have changed.

"We can start."

I said as we all sat down around the small table.

"So... is that information confirmed?"

Asked Zekram slowly.

"Yes, all Four of them are dead and Lucifer died by my hand as I tore his heart out. That madman would sooner or later kill us all, you all know that. Yahweh is on verge of death, his soul got corroded by the Law of Chaos when fighting Trihexa. It is miracle, he managed to seal it, and it didn't kill us all."

I said plainly, as none of them were able to refute me.

I saw that I got silent consent with my actions, and I knew that not even Zekram and Gerstahl approved of using Trihexa to fight Yahweh.

It was suicidal.

If by chance Yahweh failed, then Trihexa would break free and wreak havoc in Heaven and in the Underworld subsequently, annihilating us all, before Shiva, Great Red or Jade Emperor made a move.

Especially Shiva or Great Red, they would only attack, when Trihexa has annihilated all entire Three Factions.

While Okhwang would save me and my wives, I would lose the entire foundation and would need to start from zero, which would be troublesome.

That was why releasing Trihexa from its slumber was considered madness. It could have easily backfired at us, fortunately, Yahweh was able to seal the Beast Emperor of the Apocalypse.

"After the final battle, I would proclaim myself as the Emperor of Baator, and the first Empire of multiple supernatural species would be created from forces of Devils, Dragon, and Fallen Angels, Aesir, Vanir, and others."

I stated as everybody looked curiously, especially at me mentioning Fallen Angels.

"I have met Azrael, the Archangel of Death. He pledged his allegiance and that of his Legion, Death Guard Legion to myself and Baator."

I said as everybody was shocked deeply.

"I have talked with Azazel, and the majority of Fallen Angels participating in the battle, are from not his faction in the Grigori and most of them are followers of Kokabiel, or now deceased Satanael who perished by my hand. So, it is okey to do them as high damage as possible. While Yahweh is still alive, he is probably engaged in the creation of his Sacred Gears for his 'beloved' humans, so he won't be making move."

Now I can call him by his name as I am already strong enough to ignore the side-effect of saying his name. And in the future, when true Baator is formed, then every influence he had on our races would be forever purged and forgotten.

"How many soldiers are going to participate in the Final Battle?"

Asked Zekram.

"We have mustered altogether around 8 billion soldiers from all around the devil species territories."

Answered Lord Lucifuge. This was really high number, but we devils numbered around 25 billion currently, even with rather low fertility, we had enough time to multiply. And most importantly, around 70% of our entire race was able to fight, with around 50% received at least basic military training. At least one of the few good things, that even most incompetent nobles did, was forcing military training for civilians, so in case of need, they would be recruited into the army.

"How many loyalist Legions are among remains of Houses Beelzebub, Asmodeus, and Leviathan that won't bend the knee?"

I asked with frost cold voice.

"Not as much as we would have predicted. I propose we shall put them at the Vanguard, they would be killed as Vanguard would be hit the hardest, especially if they encounter warmongers of Grigori."

Stated my father-in-law Gerstahl Lucifuge.

"That is a good idea, implement it immediately."

"It shall be done, Your Majesty."

I nodded in approval.

"After the Battle is concluded, I will proclaim Rizevim fugitive and order him to be killed on sight, though I doubt he will be caught. He will escape as soon as possible. After the battle, we will go to the Lucifaad with our Legions and take over the city, where I will coronate myself the Emperor and the new governmental system will be implemented immediately, started from the Elder System."

Elders of the Baator would be the hidden guardians of the Underworld and each major race of Baator would have one Elder, a powerhouse of absolute strength, with position second only to the Emperor.

Currently, only three Elders were decided.

1st Elder, Zekram Bael of Devil Race.

2nd Elder, Crom Cruach of Dragon Race.

3rd Elder, Azrael, of Fallen Angel Race.

Dragons were more problematic, as it would need a great time to unite them all under one banner, and for that Crom Cruach would need to reach Elder Dragon Class or at least pinnacle of Heavenly Dragon, just like Albion and Ddraig.

Currently, Dragons were dispersed around the entire Draconic Deus, and one of my ambitions was to have them all join Baator, which would greatly boost up the power of Baator. Dragons were one of the strongest species among many universes.

"How many forces did Grigori and Heaven sent out?"

I asked as I looked at my father-in-law.

"Grigori sent around 6 billion Fallen Angels, and Fallen Angels sent 5 billion."