Chapter 191 - A Daily Life of Sirzechs Lucifer (1)

Draconic Deus, Underworld, Several Days Later

After Zeoticus has prepared for another plane, Sirzechs took his place as an Acting Emperor to deal with official matters and paperwork. Sirzechs didn't like it at all, as it was too much of work, dealing with paperwork, official meetings, and discussing various ongoing plans in the Baator.

There were many meetings with other High-Ranking Officials in Baator from various branches of government of the Baator, or with Heads of Noble Houses that had something to report or discuss personally with the Emperor.

From when the Baator was created, the Nobility lost many of their power that existed during the Age of Satans, but in turn, they gain even more in other aspects. Now Noble Houses became what they should, what Nobility was about.

It was privilege and duty, protecting ordinary citizens and fighting the strongest enemies, leading the battles, and developing their territories. It was nice to see that most of the punishments from Magisterium of the Domestic Affairs and Territorial Management and Commissariat were so severe, that all Nobles were attending their duties to maximum efficiency.

It was like that since the first decade when tens of Executions were handled out. From then they did what they should, developing their territories to prosper. After several decades tensions between Common Devils and Nobility have lessened enough and the social tension wasn't that bad as it was before.

"Your next meeting will be with Magister Leviathan of Foreign Affairs Magisterium. There is some new development with a trade agreement with Shinto and Hindu, more precisely Shiva."

Said adjutant to Sirzechs who had lifeless look before, only to become reinvigorated hearing that Serafall would visit, or rather, meet with him on a formal occasion.

"Sirzechs-chan, Magical Girl Levia-tan is here!"

Shouted young female voice, as Sirzechs saw Serafall enter the room with a cheerful face and ignoring every protocol.

She was a very beautiful girl, looking in her late teens with black hair, tied into twin tails and blue eyes. Fortunately, she wore a standard uniform for Magisters and not her Magical Girl outfit.

Sirzechs looked around several people that were in the room, most of them were his advisors and adjutants.

"Leave us."

All of them stood up and then left with a bow, leaving here only two Custodians that acted as his guards. In regards to them, he knew as he was one of them, Custodians never divulged anything to a living soul, what they heard in the Imperial Palace.

"Sera-chan how many times I have told you to behave yourself?"

Aksed Sirzechs with a defeated sigh.

"Buuut even your father didn't care! Magical Girl Levia-tan is liked by everyone!"

She answered happily while mimicking some action pose.

"Yeh, he didn't care as he finds that amusing, but the not same thing would go for Aunt Hela or Aunt Grayfia, they find your behavior in Imperial Palace often not appropriate. Even if you are interacting with someone familiar who doesn't care, please at least here, behave responsibly or they will never approve of you."

Stated Sirzechs sternly. While his mother, found her cute, but his Aunts who were very strict with formalities and protocols often frowned by her behavior, even if she interacted with someone who didn't care, but when it happened in the Imperial Palace... he loved Serafall, as they dated for a long time in a "secret", but he feared to confess his relationship with her to his parents.

He knew that his father was fond of her, due to her talent and strength, if not he wouldn't give her bloodline of House of Leviathan.

"Okey-dokey."

Pouted Serafall as she said that.

"Now what news do you bring me?"

He instantly returned to his "Ruler-Mode".

"Shinto Pantheon and Shiva's Faction of Hindu Pantheon agreed to the Alliance with Baator after we have explained to the Emperor's vision for the future. Even though they will lose the protection of the Dimensional Gap, the gains are equal to the risk of it. After you sign these documents, we will start opening Trade Routes, Military and Intelligence Exchange, and other things that I have negotiated with them for years."

Explained Serafall. She turned into a professional tone deserving her position as Magister of the Foreign Affairs.

Sirzechs looked briefly at the documents that Serafall brought with her before stopping at several clauses.

"So Amaterasu agreed to all of this?"

He asked in wonder.

"Yeh. A heavy majority of gods from Takamagahara didn't have a good relationship with Izanami as she didn't care about her duties or anything aside from cursing Izanagi, so even if they lost her and her territory in the Underworld, it won't affect them too much. In return, we will provide help in certain things they want to do and share a bit of our basic Arcanotech with them."

This was good in the end. In the past century and a half, Shinto has grown more powerful, as they started meddling in mortal affairs more and more, and now their faith was even more deeply rooted in Japan than before. Apparently, they must be scared of a lot of the technological progress of humans.

Humans of Earth started taking the path of technology, and within the next centuries faith in gods will become an obscure and unnecessary thing.

"She is a really wise ruler."

Sirzechs said after a short time.

"Yes, their Pantheon has a deep foundation and they have a lot of records about the Astral Boundary. Amaterasu understands that they cannot rely on the protection of Dimensional Gap forever and they will be one day when some powerful Warlocks or Arcanists notice it and invade. They want to advance more, so they started revolutionary changes. Similar to Baator, I heard she together with Susanoo and Tsukuyomi conducted a bloody purge, both in Takamagahara and their vassals. She even implemented many reforms based on our own form of governance, especially the implementation of TML."

She said in admiration to which Sirzechs smiled apparently Serafall has found something like her idol.

Chapter 192 - A Daily Life of Sirzechs Lucifer (2)

TML or Territorial Management Level was something that Baator used to rank and develop territories, and also reward or punish those who were responsible for them.

During the past decades, it has proved to be an extremely useful and handy mechanism and greatly added to developing territories, while motived nobles to develop and protect their own.

Now even Shinto has been copying it a bit, while they had something similar, apparently it wasn't as effective as ours own.

"What about Shiva's Faction in Hindu?"

Sirzechs asked as talks about an alliance with Takamagahara were practically ended.

"That was more interesting compared to the Takamagahara. Apparently, Shiva has been searching for a way to destroy Dimensional Gap for a very long time, as by his words it is constraining his growth, so he agreed immediately. Though by this Baator has become enemy of Indra the Heavenly Emperor, Shiva told me that Indra isn't that strong he is many times weaker than Emperor Lucifer and even he could be considered at the same ground as Elder Azrael or Elder Zekram Bael."

Said Serafall as Sirzechs thought it over. Gaining Indra as the enemy was worth it if it meant an alliance with Shiva and his faction. Shiva was Mighty Stage God, while Indra was also a Mighty Stage God, in terms of combat prowess he was strong as Emperor or Elders of Baator, minus Elder Crom Cruach who was still trying to get to the level of deceased Albion or Ddraig.

He even often went to Eartha and search for holders of Divine Dividing that has sealed Albion and Boosted Gear that has sealed Ddraig and often fought them, to the absolute limit, for them to release Juggernaut Drive, which contained the entire power of Heavenly Dragons.

"Indra isn't much of a problem not mentioning fact that Baator is capable to deal with someone like him, he won't make a move on us as he has enough problems with Shiva. Though I don't understand why he just doesn't kill him."

Expressed Sirzechs to Serafall. Indra's combat prowess wasn't, fortunately, that strong, so they could deal with him. Because Devil's Power System was very similar to that of Arcanists, they comprehended Laws, which greatly boosted their combat prowess.

"Also about the trade between our factions, what exactly has Takamagahara and Trimurti interest in?"

Asked Sirzechs.

"Mainly weapons for Shiva and that is practically the answer to your question. While Shiva is stronger than Indra, Indra has an enormous army backing him that is equal in size to Shiva's own, so they are in a stalemate. Shiva doesn't want to attack Indra, as that would result in the senseless slaughter of their own people and who knows what Indra has hidden. Many older Pantheons have methods to restrain or even injure Mighty Stage Gods. And Takamagahara is interested mainly in some Arcanotechs gadgets for civilian and administrative use. Both of them are going to pay in raw materials."

Explained Serafall as Sirzechs nodded.

Raw materials were something that Baator desperately needed, especially ores rich in magicules like Mithril, Adamantium, and similar. Unfortunately, most of the mining spots in Draconic Deus were in the hold of old Pantheons, so they can't get their hands on them, and can only find resources somewhere else.

"Okey, that will go to Magister Agares and Mother as she is CEO of the IMC."

When it comes to trade with other factions, it was decided by discussion between Sera the Magister of Foreign Affairs, Magister Agares the Magister of Domestic Affairs, and his mother Venelana, CEO of IMC the Interdimensional Manufacturing Corporation.

"And the last thing I have is a proposal for a military expedition to unknown Plane that was found by Shiva's faction."

Said Serafall seriously.

"What expedition?"

Aksed Sirzechs with narrowed eyes.

"Several decades ago, Shiva's faction started exploring the Dimensional Gap, and they have found a Plane that is relatively strong with two Mighty Stage Gods and is completely under the rule of Gods. It is very rich in resources. He proposed to split 60:40 with them taking 60% of the loot. He stated that our Arcanotech and experience in this will make the conquest go fast and he will deal with Mighty Stage Gods, as they aren't that strong, but we could send someone to help him. If I remember correctly, Elder Azrael is very close to reaching metamorphosis and converting himself to Power System of Devils."

Explained Serafall.

"This would be discussed at a meeting of Senatorum Imperialis. Father gave me task to resolve everything, but on this, I opinion from other governmental branches."

Stated Sirzechs after a short time.

"Key. Now that is all."

Sirzechs sighed as it was over and he could go to relax.

"Sera, when do you want to tell me about our relationship to my parents?"

Asked Sirzechs after a short time.

"Hmm... probably they already know. I don't think that your mother won't notice, after all..."

Said Serafall in low voice.

"So you don't have anything to worry about anything! As I told you, everyone likes Magical Girl Levia-tan!"

Exclaimed Serfall while doing a magical girl action pose.

"Yeh, yeh, but I love her the most. Be it Serafall Leviathan or Magical Girl Levia-tan."

Said Sirzechs as he kissed her gently on the lips.

Chapter 193 - Fiends of Infinite Abyss Universe

After I swore that I would in the future help revive Magister Arcanist Balcoin we went directly for the combat test.

"While it is indeed true that compared to Warlocks, we Arcanists are more pursuing knowledge and understanding of the world around us, combat strength is still essential in everything we do. So the first part of your Trial if you can call it like that, you will fight with Fiend at the level of Abyssal King. Your task is to kill it. Even though this Fiend was sealed for a long time by me, it is still comparable to Mighty Stage God in terms of combat prowess."

I stated remnant consciousness of the Magister Balcoin as I grinned slightly.

I quickly recalled knowledge that I knew about Fiends, what I obtained from the Longinus Dreizhen Orden. Being a member had such perks, like that I have access to practically most knowledgable people in the entire Astral Boundary Universe and that wide repertoire of knowledge even about many other Universes.

Fiends originate from the Infinite Abyss Universe.

It is a very mysterious Universe where enormous negative energy from countless Universes gather, as Infinite Abyss Universe is connected to the enormous amount of Universe, Planes, Sealed Worlds and many other realms of existence. This negative energy in turn gives birth to creatures known as the Abyssal Fiends.

Contrary to other Universes, Infinite Abyss Universe is stylized as some kind of "tower" and has an immeasurable amount of Floors, with each century new floors are birthed and expanded while some crumbles away. It has a great number of Abyssal Primogenitors which are the same as Warlock Emperor or Lord-Class Devil, Great Old Ones, and several Divine Thrones.

Fiends are by nature destructive creatures that only care about slaughter and chaos while devouring Universes to expand Abyss. Thus they are often called the menace of all existence. Infinite Abyss Universe isn't ruled by anyone, but rather various Abyssal Primogenitors are waging war against each other in fierce and brutal slaughter, while Great Old Ones and Divine Thrones are permanently sleeping, they didn't awaken not even in past Conjunction.

They only awakened during the certain event that was known as "Fiendish Exodus" when several powerful Universes got invaded by power-hungry Abyssal Primogenitors. They invaded several powerful Universe, including Okhwang's Ancient Dao Universe and Sarion Universe which housed mighty Sorcerers. In the end, Abyssal Primogenisotrs were banished, but it didn't stop there.

A coalition of several top factions among Ancient Dao Universe and Sarion Universe and several others conducted an expedition into the depths of Infinite Abyss Universe, arrived at 94,456th Floor before they were stopped by several Fiends at the Great Old One Level and three Divine Throne Level Fiends.

Then a fight took place where top powerhouses fought for several years before the coalition of invaders of Infinite Abyss Universe was pushed back. Both sides suffered immense losses, and everyone saw the terrifying underlying strength that the Infinite Abyss Universe possessed.

Soon enough remnant consciousness of Magister Arcanist unsealed Abyssal King.

He looked large, about 12 meters tall, bulking with muscles and having three golden horns over his head.

'So it is a golden-horned fiend. These are rare and many times stronger than other types of Fiends. Though If I can get my hands on this bloodline... it would improve my physical abilities tremendously.'

I thought in my head as I observed the Abyssal King looked confused before becoming enraged and attempted to attack the remnant consciousness of Magister Arcanist Balcoin only to find that his fist passed through his corporeal form.

Golden-Horned Fiends were the rarest species of the Fiend Race and had the strongest bloodline among them all. Actually, most of the top powerhouses of the Fiends were Golden-Horned Fiends, so they were something akin to Holy Race among the Fiends.

But fighting a Fiend as a test... this was good.

With my Dark Light and Holy Flame Clan Traits, I had the perfect counter for Fiends, and even this one was way stronger than me, I could kill it.

Before remnant consciousness of the Magister Balcoin can say something and Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend can understand what is going on, I instantly conjured [Dark Light - Enkidu] and shot them at the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend binding his arms and legs in the Dark Light Chains, as they started burning the Fiend, as he cannot handle well elemental disadvantage of the Dark Light.

General knowledge about Fiends says: approximately 99% of their race is stupid as brick and the only task that required usage of the brain they could handle is scheming. So almost none of them attempts to comprehend Laws, minus some exceptions that now reached an extremely high level of power.

This meant, that while I was weaker, my comprehension of the Law of Darklight made up for it. Coupled with the fact that this Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend didn't have anything to strengthen his defense against Holy/Light attribute attacks against him, I had it even easier.

Unfortunately for me, after several seconds, Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend broke free from the Dark Light Chains and rushed directly at me. His physical strength was something else, as he was able to break free from my Dark Light Chains with relative ease.

Seeing this I frowned slightly, I cast [Gravity Fall] spell at Forbidden-Tier and directly increased gravity around the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend more than a hundred times, though to my shock Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend was able to move fine, now he was moving at a speed that I could easily follow.

I instantly teleported several hundred meters away, while at the same time, barraging him with Dark Light Spears and Holy Flame Spears.

Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend roared in rage, as he was attacked by hundreds of Dark Light Spears and Holy Flame Spears, and while they didn't cause him severe injuries, they were too much, and soon his body started to be covered by wounds.

I flew high in the air and started casting more spells at the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend, who now started released his aura in full mode, and it was really something terrifying.

For the first time in my life, I felt excitement during the fight.

"Good."

I grinned with a bloodthirsty smile.

Chapter 194 - Killing the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend

When Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend started using its full power, he instantly appeared before me, and threw a punch at me, that shattered my protective spell like glass and shot me to the ground as I crashed.

I felt my body sore and hurt like hell, as I stood up and used Rosenkreutz to support myself as I coughed blood.

"This... this is good!"

I shouted as I used Dark Light Gate of Babylon Style at full power, and over a thousand Dark Light Portals appeared behind me as all of them started shooting Dark Light Spears enveloped in Holy Flame at the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend like mad.

Instantly the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend was barraged with an enormous amount of Dark Light attacks.

But now that he was using his full power, even under extremely heightened gravity, he was able to dodge the majority of them while suffering minor injuries.

'I cannot let him close distance between us. His physique is far superior to anyone I have ever seen.'

I thought in my head, as I cast several Forbidden-Tier Spells at the same time. While this may be impossible for anyone else, for me with my mastery and abilities it was possible, as I can cast four of them at the same time.

Soon enough four blue lightning bolts were conjured and hit the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend in the center of his chest, sending him flying, crashing into the nearby wall behind him.

I conjured several defensive barriers around me, and even deployed supportive Arcantoech devices, to strengthen the power of those barriers so they would withstand the impact of the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend's full power.

Now, these barriers should withstand several attacks from the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend, before they broke out. Instantly an illusion of me appeared next to me, and I disappeared from the place.

When Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend attacked again, he would attack the barrier where my Illusion was, while I would be attacking him from ambush.

Fiends are generally stupid, and while I wasn't proficient in Iluusin magic, I copied something from my familiar Isla and used Arcanotech to power up the Illusion with additional Demonic Energy to make it solid. When Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend notices that he is attacking Illusion, it would be too late for him.

When Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend recovered from the attack, he immediately attacked my Illusion and madly punched at the protective barrier, that withstood the attack, though some cracks started appearing on the bluish barrier.

When he attacked a second time, the barrier still stood still, but it was crumbling away, and upon the third attack, it was shattered.

At that moment I finished casting the new Forbidden-Tier Spell, Holy Judgement Sword as a corporeal sword shot towards the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend, piercing through its chest from behind.

To my surprise, it didn't kill the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend immediately, but that was expected. This Golden-Horned Fiend was at the Abyssal King level and was as strong as Mighty Stage God.

From what I have noticed, he was probably as strong as Indra right now, and at his peak, he was around Shiva's level. Fortunately, he was sealed for a long time, so he was weakened, and his mind was a mess.

In reality, while Indra was Mighty Stage God, he wasn't exactly that strong one, as his combat prowess was relatively weak. So, I could take him head-on, but I don't think if I would be able to kill him.

While this Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend had around the same combat prowess, deciding factor in my success in this fight, was that this fiend has a broken mind, and he didn't think, just attacks. I wonder what Magister Balcoin was doing with him... probably the same thing I would do, experimenting.

It was a rare specimen after all.

I conjured more Dark Light Chains and bonded the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend in one place while giving him a nice shower of Holy Flame.

This time, due to his injuries, fortunately for me, Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend didn't break out from the binding of the Dark Light Chains no matter how he tried and was slowly roasted to death.

Within next ten minutes, only thing heard screams of pain from Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend, until it slowly quieted down, as he was burned to death by my Holy Flames.

After the Golden-Horned Abyssal King Fiend died and I extinguished the Holy Flames, I could see that the course was still in a pretty good state even though it was a bit charred but still usable. I stored it in my storage, as I would need to extract its bloodline, but I still took one drop of blood from it and studied it for a second, before I revealed a surprised smile.

"No wonder you experimented on this one... it is natural born."

Fiends were born usually directed by the Infinity Abyss Universe by negative energy. Of course, this didn't stop them from pro-creating.

Natural born friends were those who were born directly from the Infinite Abyss Universe by the accumulation of negative energy.

Most of the Golden-Horned Fiends that were born these days in the Infinite Abyss Universe were born through copulation between Golden-Horned Fiends and were usually descendants of Abyssal Primogenitors, Great Old Ones, and Divine Thrones. Because of that, their bloodline would be basically useless for me, as it would be still under the control of the originator of the bloodline.

But this fiend was naturally birthed by the Infinite Abyss Universe, meaning he had no bloodline shackles or control from the Ancestral-level figure. This meant I can safely use his bloodline and modify my own without any consequences.

"Yes, Golden-Horned Fiend may not be born even in tens of Eras through their natural way. Those who are born through reproduction between Golden-Horned Fiends have lower talent and their bloodline is usually heavily restricted by the originator of their Bloodline. Currently, all Golden-Horned Fiends at top ranks are naturally born."

Chapter 195 - Inheritance of the Magister Arcanist

"Now that you have passed my test, but don't grow arrogant from defeating weakened Abyssal King Fiend. Now come, you will get my Inheritance."

Said remnant consciousness of the Magister Balcoin, as he led me to the Altar, which was located on the pedestal, as I walked stairs leading to the Altar.

Upon the Altar, I saw a pitch-black Crystal.

"This is it. All of what I have left and that I managed to leave after my death. It is Law Crystal filled with comprehension of my Dominant Law, though it is not complete, and you will need to comprehend the remaining part by yourself... if not it would be too easy. Now you need to know, that everyone among Warlocks or Arcanists that reaches Holy Spirit Warlock or Magister Arcanist, receives a title, though it is already common among Warlock Monarchs and Arch-Magister their titles are not taken seriously. Allow me to re-introduce.

I am Devouring Magister Barthrogan of the High Lord Family of Balcoin."

He stated with a regal aura around him.

While I was taken aback...

Law of Devour.

Probably I got some kind of Universe Favour, as I Inherited his comprehension of the Law of Devouriong, even though it won't be complete, it should be around 90% of the Comprehension Rate, meaning, that my break through to the Apocalypse-Class would be sooner than initially planned.

"You can now absorb the Inheritance Crystal. I see that you have some ability linked to the Law of Devour, so you can use it on the Inheritance Crystal."

He said, as I moved to the Crystal and used The Devour on the Inheritance Crystal.

[Law of Devour has been detected entering the host's body.]

[Law of Devour comprehension has reached 10%... 25%...30%...40%...47%...48%...49%...49,99%.]

[Law of Devour Comprehension rate has reached 50%.]

[Law Baptism has begun. Evolution has begun.]

Suddenly I felt immense pain spreading through my body when the comprehension of the Law of Devour has reached 50%.

This was the Law Baptism that happened when one crossed the 50% comprehension rate. Suddenly, I felt that the energy of Law was reshaping my entire body, as my physical body was being strengthened at tremendous speed, already crossing to the Super-Devil Class by pure physique alone.

Beings of Law are called that because, their body is created by the Laws they comprehended, and my body was becoming that.

After several minutes it has stooped when I have felt once again Architect's voice in my head.

[Law Baptism has been successful. Demonic Energy has reached a limit of 15,000. Physical aspects have been greatly strengthened.]

One could say, that after crossing the 50% of the Law Comprehension and succeeding in the Law Baptism that reaching Being of Law Level was just a matter of time and nothing else. The hardest obstacle in reaching Being of Law was surviving Law Baptism, many Arcanists that undergone it died, while even more didn't have the courage to undergo Law Baptism for fear of death, forever remaining at Sacred Arcanist Rank.

[Law of Devour has reached 60% of comprehension rate.]

[75%...80%...85%...90%...95%...96%...97%...98%...99%]

The process of Devouring the Inheritance Crystal of Devouring Magister was complete.

'Architect scan me.'

[As you wish.]

[Class: Super-Devil

Soul Aptitude: Level 9 - Superior

Laws: Darklight (38%), Devour (99%)

Demonic Energy: 15,000

Strength: 3,150

Agility: 3,410

Vitality: 2,789

Underworld Command Sequence: 75%]

I now felt many times stronger now that my physique reached Super-Devil Class. This would greatly increase my combat capabilities in a fight. I hoped to push my body to Apocalypse-Class too, as this was the weakness of Arcanists against Warlocks, as Warlock Monarch had a far stronger body than the Arch-Arcanist, giving them better survivability.

The most precious thing gained, was comprehension of the Law of Devour which was already at the 99% of the comprehension, and only 1% was separating me from reaching the Apocalypse-Class, which would open an entirely new world for me.

To be considered as a real powerhouse in the Astral Boundary then one needed to be at least Apocalypse-Class or its equivalent. If I reached Apocalypse-Class sooner than I thought, then my plans could start sooner.

Most importantly, I can contact Melvazoa, an Evie God of Machine Lifeforms that ruled over half of Planet Evie Etoulde. They were pretty interesting, and I set my sights to obtain for Baator, especially they would do splendidly in Mechancium.

And if they didn't cooperate, I would let Architect assimilate them one by one, he already got the body, albeit primitive, and the body of Evie would be best for him, as it could achieve Innate Godhood.

"I see you are done."

Said remnant consciousness of the Devouring Magister Balcoin as he awakened me from my trance.

"Indeed I am."

I nodded.

"Then you can be on your way. This plane will destroy itself within 60 seconds."

He stated as I prepared Arcanotech Device that had an in-built Astral Gate and could be used to open Astral Gate to a plane, which already has been registered at the Device.

I instantly activated it and entered the gate.

He created this self-destruction as a counter-measure that someone got his hands on the Inheritance Crystal without his approval. Then without knowing that plane would self-destruct, the offender would die.

After he informed me, it took me around 15 seconds to open Astral Gate and disappear from the plane.

Chapter 196 - A Daily Life of Hildegarde Lucifuge-Lucifer

Draconic Deus, Underworld, Baator - the former territory of Egyptian Pantheon, Several days after Emperor's Departure

"Hello, mother it is good to see you here."

Greeted Hilda her mother who came to visit her daughter, as she was working hard past days, in the stabilization of the former territory belonging to the Osiris.

"Hello, daughter."

Greeted Grayfia formally.

Both of them were formal with each other as they followed the protocol of conduct among high-ranking officials of the Baator and the Military.

"So what is the reason for your visit mother? I doubt that you came all the way here from Anor Londo just to check on me."

Aksed Hilda, as she led her mother to the office room, where they sat down.

"Of course not, I need to check up on this territory, as soon after your work is done, Oni Tribes that swore fealty to the Empire would be moving here and making this place their home. Several million of them would be migrating from Earth to Underworld within the next half a year, so I need to oversee this personally. After signing the Alliance with Shinto, we got a clause in the agreement, that any vassal species of the Shinto can join Baator if they are approved by Baator."

Stated Grayfia as she started pointing on the map which territories would be inhabited by Oni Tribes that pledged themselves to the Baator.

Many of them chose so, all Tribes that lived on the Earth chose to swear fealty and migrate to the Underworld, as the environment was much better here, and the majority of Tribes that already lived in the Underworld also chose to swear fealty, while the remaining ones are still in process in negotiation.

"Also I heard that after you complete this task, you would be promoted to the Commander Commissar Rank in the Commissariat."

Said Grayfia as Hilda nodded.

"I already was notified by Commissar-General about it. When that happens I will ask for reassignment to the Ishard, the city is still under construction and there is a need for Commissariat Officers."

Explained Hilda.

Currently, Baator has Capital City which was Anor Londo and several Major Cities of Gralean which were the city of Arcanotech and Inselheim which was mainly inhabited by Aesir and Vanir that came with Hela or after her. There were also many minor cities or cities that were seats of power of Noble Houses. Then there was Augustgard City or Ironforge that was the capital for Dwarves of Baator.

Cities of Augustgard, Ironforge, Inselheim, Gralean, and Ishagard were creating together the shape of Pentagram, with Capital Anor Londo in the middle of the Pentagram. Also, they were all interconnected with each other, so they were called Penta Cities.

Indeed, one of the newly made major races of the Baator were dwarves that started migrating from Earth, Nine Realms, and one plane in the Dimensional Gap that was inhabited by Dwarves but was on the brink of destruction.

Baator was a place that treated all races fairly... as long as you were citizens practically no discrimination among species existed, while it also recruited species that were not citizens to the Baator, as it would strengthen it.

Every person who became a citizen would swear the Soul-Geass to never betray Baator among sever other things.

"I thought that you will choose something closer to the Anor Londo... it doesn't have anything with fact that Jabberwock's Legion would be stationed in the Ishard, right?"

Asked Grayfia with a little tease, as her daughter stiffened a bit before her cheeks blushed little, and then she shook her head in denial.

"Of course not, why would I follow that brute..."

Said Hilda with a quiet voice, that seemed like a whisper.

"Of course, of course. You are like me when I was young, but I had Venelana to push me forward with your father because we were competing. If you wait for too long... someone will snatch him."

Teaser her Grayfia with a small grin.

"Hmm..."

Hilda seemed to be lost in her thoughts as Grayfia just shook her head.

"Now back to the business. What is the current state of this territory?"

Asked Grayfia as she returned to her formal mode, while Hilda did the same thing.

"With the additional help from the Execution Temple we were able to find all hideouts of survivors and we have glassed all of their holes. Now only a few are moving in the outskirts while forming bandit groups and attacking transports with weapons and food. Fortunately, they didn't manage to obtain even one transport, as guards and Mechs always dispose of them. Apparently, they have found some abandoned fortress in the mountain range in the outskirts, which is hardly accessible by Mechs and Mechanized Divisions. I already requested to send Satan-Class Magician to cast Ultra-Order Spells on them to destroy it or glass it. After that, the entire territory should be clean. Right now, in safe parts, Mechanicum and people from Magisterium of DATM are doing their job, while constructing outposts, towns, and getting it back to the shape."

Explained Hilda the state of this territory.

"Splendid, when the first defensive structures are completed, we can start with the migration process."

Every territory of Baator was required to have a defensive line of Arcanotech Towers that shielded and protected the entire territory, which could make even a border town with a small population, heavily fortified bastion.

It was called Baatorian Fortification Protocol, which consisted of a combination of Arcanotech Tower, Spell Defensive Formation, usage of Barrier and Wards, Fortresses, and other Aracnotech gadgets to create stable and defensive fortification around every city, town, or village and other strategical points.

For example pinnacle of this was the Territorial Arcanotech Tower Defensive Formation, which could create enormous barriers enveloping the entire territory in case of need.

Chapter 197 - A Daily Life of Sigmar Helason Lucifer

Draconic Deus, Underworld, Baator - the former territory of Egyptian Pantheon, Several days after Emperor's Departure

Today was another usual day in the Imperialis Militarum.

General Sigmar Helason Lucifer was inspecting his Legion, the 7th Legion of the 2nd Army the Luna Wolves.

Imperialis Militarum was divided into 10 Armies and altogether had 1 billion soldiers. Each army was commanded by Lord General, though currently there were only 4 Lord Generals as Imperialis Militarum still cultivated competent people for the post.

Then each Army was divided into 10 Legions, each Legion numbering 10 million soldiers and commanded by the General.

Sigmar was commanding the 7th Legion of the 2nd Army.

2nd Army, the Luna Wolves Army was consisting mainly of Aesir Einherjar and Berserkers that followed Hela, and some Devils and others that preferred brutal close combat. Each Army of the Imperialis Militarum had Headquarters in a Major City and Luna Wolves Army was stationed in the Inselheim.

Currently, Sigmar was training with his Warhammer in his personal training yard in Headquarters of the 7th Legion.

"General, there is a command for you from Lord General Ragnar."

Said officer wearing the military uniform of the 2nd Army as he gave him the message from the Lord General Ragnar.

"Being mobilization of the Legion. We are reassigned to the former territory of Osiris until the Yakezaki City is built and fortified completely."

Shouted Sigmar as the officer saluted him, and went to pass down orders.

"Damm... this means I would be working with Hilda... shit... my training is over."

Said Sigmar angrily as he strikes ground which cracked with his Warhammer.

If he worked with Hilda, it meant one thing. He would need to deal with more administrative aspects of being a high-ranking official than now. Right now, Sigmar spent his days training, sparring, or dealing with only the most important paperwork that needed his attention, while rest was dealt with by his adjutants.

Right now, he just ended his time with Lord General Behemoth who was breathing on his neck, his mother Lord Marshall Militant was always breathing on his neck, and now his sister would be doing the same thing, and report him instantly if he neglected his duties.

"I should have joined Custodes..."

Complained Sigmar.

Even though Custodian Officers were dealing with Administrative work, but even Sirzechs could handle that and t was not much compared to High-Ranking Officers of the Imperialis Militarum, which was more of an Administrative position than combat-related.

Especially Generals and Lord Generals were administrative workers that dealt more with paperwork than with weapons.

"Hopefully it won't be so bad... it could be worse, father could name me as acting Emperor."

Muttered Sigmar with a shudder as he just thought about being locked in the office and dealing with the meeting, administration, reading through hordes of governmental files, negotiations, and similar things. Just by thinking about it, he was scared shitless.

Several days later, former Egyptian territory, now future Yakezaki City

Currently, the future Yakezaki City was still under construction as countless workers, mechs, and people from Mechanicum were running here and there, building buildings, walls, Arcanotech Tower, and other structures that were essential to the future Yakezaki City.

Sigmar oversaw the accommodation process of his Legion until he was interrupted from his process of thought by someone coughing to catch his attention.

"Hilda, you are already here."

Said Sigmar as he looked at his sister.

"Brother, I need for your Legion to march into the outskirts of the territory... there are many bandits roaming around, and we need to clean that area before we smoke rats out of their holes."

Stated Hilda, as Sigmar revealed a bloodthirsty grin.

"Finally some action, I was already getting bored."

He said as he gripped his Warhammer in his hands.

"So what are you going to do after finishing your mission here Hilda?"

Asked Sigmar as he looked at his sister.

"Reassignment to the Ishgard City."

She answered stoically as he had a sly grin over his face.

"Then you can be with your boyfriend more often, right? You can finally fuck and marry, and let this charade end."

He said with a teasing voice, as Hilda blushed in embarrassment and then started fuming in anger.

"Y-y-you brute!"

She said with shaky voice, as she send a ball of Power of Annihilation straight at him, which he defended with his bare body while suffering only some superficial wounds. Seeing his stupid face grinning, she got angrier and started sending one Dark Light Orb at him after another, which were all defected by his Warhammer or physique.

"Oy, sister slow down, or you will destroy everything around you."

He said with a smiling face, as Hilda looked around her and frowned.

"Just wait, this is not over."

She fumed in anger before she stormed out of the place.

"Oh god, this was fun."

Grinned Sigmar.

Since they were little, Hilda was always the object of his teasing, especially when they were in their teens, she was very easily embarrassed by more intimate topics about relationships between men and women.

"Now let's get to the job... there are enemies waiting to be killed by glorious me."

Chapter 198 - Evolved Bloodline

Several Years Later

Several years have passed from the time I have obtained Inheritance of the Devouring Magister and soon the deadline for departure for the Douluo Universe was nearing by.

During the past years, I have been studying the bloodline of the Golden-Horned Fiend at the Abyssal King level. I already depicted basic genetic code, and find a way to fuse the bloodline of the Golden-Horned Fiend with my own, even further advancing my own bloodline.

I have planned to do the procedure before departing for the Douluo Universe and that day was today, right now, and here.

"Architect what is the stability rate of the Genetic Sequence?"

I asked Architect who was in his new metal body, which looked like an advanced robot from the Solar Federation and heavily resembled Arachne Mechs.

[91,12%.]

"Higher than expected... then let's start."

I said as I lied on the operation table and the Architect in his mech form started inserting needles into me that were filled with a special concoction made from the bloodline of Golden-Horned Fiend that was modified so it was compatible with my DNA.

As the first needle was interested, a magic sequence was activated that stimulated both bloodlines and started smoothing the bloodlines in my body with additional magicule particles.

Contrary to what I have expected it was less painful.

[Bloodline integration at 57%.]

I heard the voice of the Architect in my head, as I felt my entire body pulsating with power, as my physical body was being strengthened by each passing second from the fusion with the bloodline of Golden-Horned Fiend.

Devils were species whose creation was based on Fiends of Abyss, so our Genetical Sequences were very similar, meaning bloodlines between our two races were compatible to high degrees. While devils were more inclined to Magic Aspect, Fiends were more Included to Physical Aspect.

Combining these two would create the perfect balance between those two, and I could now have the perfect body.

[Bloodline integration at 89%.]

As the bloodline integration was nearing its competition, my wings, horns, and tail appeared as I was feeling too many things going on in my body, and didn't focus on folding them.

The reason, why Devils were hiding their wings and tails, was simple. Going here and there with spread wings, was unpractical, while the tail was a very sensitive organ for devils, and in combat it was a weak point, so many experienced devils hid their tails during the combat, to not give enemy visible weakness.

Both of my wings and tail were getting shades of golden color on the ends of my wings, and the tip of my tail. Additionally, I felt enormous pain from my head, as another pair of pure golden horns have spread on my head, altogether I had two pairs of horns on my head, which made me look even more majestic and intimidating.

Additionally over my left shoulder and left hand, a golden demon tattoo appeared, contrary to the pitch-black demon tattoo over my right shoulder and right hand.

[Bloodline integration at 100%.]

When the voice of Architect sounded in my head once again, I knew that the entire process was ended, as I sat up and looked at myself in the mirror.

Now I looked more muscular with more compressed muscles, and with a new addition to my horns, and new demon tattoo I looked even more intimidating. Also, I think I looked even more handsome than before, but that may be my narcissism.

"Architect calculate my stats."

I said as I felt that my physical body has reached higher ends of the Super Devil, just by integrating with the bloodline of the Golden-Horned Fiend, and as this concrete Fiend was at the Abyssal King level, its bloodline was more potent.

[Class: Super-Devil

Soul Aptitude: Level 9 - Superior

Laws: Darklight (38%), Devour (99%)

Demonic Energy: 15,000

Strength: 12,456

Agility: 11,498

Vitality: 14,564]

"Hmm... with this I don't have to fear even Mighty Stage Gods right now... Who would have that this would give me such increase in strength."

I muttered as I observed the increase in my physical state. While I wasn't a close-quarter combatant, I have never neglected my physical body. Though train rarely, something that needed to be corrected in the future, my physical body didn't lose to anyone who was focusing on it.

The stronger the vessel was, the better magic was.

For example, if Super-Devil Class Magician used too many Forbidden-Tier Spells, he could suffer backslash if his body was at the Ultimate-Class for example, as casting such potent spells would often result in violent injuries if they are cast in high numbers continuously one after another.

"Then... reaching Apocalypse-Class, my body would be at the same level... finally I have achieved equilibrium."

I grinned just by thinking this.

"Architect, how is the construction of the Universal Gate going?"

I asked Architect.

"It is done. Now only waiting for the activation."

Traveling between two Universes for low-ranking people was troublesome. There were several common methods that could be used. 1st was to find a natural gate or some kind of artifact that every universe had.

2nd was to reach Exarch Level and one could create a Gate on his own.

3rd was to build two Universal Gates. One would be in a destination where you want to go, and the other in one from which you are departing, but this method is rather unreal as you need someone on the other side, to do the same thing, as the Gates needs to be built in a specific way. Fortunately, I could contact Bibi Dong through the Tarot Card and give her instructions on what to do, which made things very easy.

"Then call everyone involved and inform them that we are departing."

I commanded as Architect departed away.

Sirzechs did a good job as the Acting Emperor, and I believe that he would do a good job in these two hundred years that I would be away.

Time Lapse between two Universes was problematic, but that was due to fact that Douluo Universe never had a Great Old One powerhouse that could adjust certain aspects of the Universe to some degree.

Chapter 199 - Douluo Universe (1)

3rd POV

Douluo Plane, Unnamed Continent, Spirit Fortress

"The Universal Gate is activating, Your Holiness."

Said man dressed in black in black and his face as covered in a black mask to beautiful woman, who was Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong. Behind her stood another man who had an extremely feminine voice and a feminine appearance and wore black golden armor, while his hair is tied into a high ponytail.

"Good, Ghost Douluo."

Said Bibi Dong as she watched the Gate Activating, and after it activated soon enough several golden clad, figured walked out of the gate, while each lacking Spirit Energy, every person here sensed an overwhelming amount of power from them, comparable to the Spirit Saints, while several of them with more decorated armors were comparable to pinnacle Spirit Douluo.

Soon enough, a handsome dark-haired man appeared, whom pressure made every person hard to breathe.

'This pressure is stronger than that of Limit Douluo Rank 99... probably already Demi-God.'

After this figure walked out, then another man in crimson-black armor appeared and compared to the tens of golden clad figures he seemed.

Like nothing.

Absolutely nothing.

No matter how Bibi Dong or her two retainers Ghost Douluo or Chrysantenium Doluo looked him, he was no different from commoner just wearing fancy armor. But their instincts were screaming at them to run away as soon as possible.

"He is probably as strong as 3rd Class God already."

Muttered Bibi Dong silently.

She knew that Samiel Zentaur's Power System was about comprehending Laws of the Universe, meaning in later stages they had extremely high combat prowess.

In Douluo Universe, when one wanted to ascend as God, one needed three things. God's Position, Strength, and Immortal Qi. Then the ranks of gods were divided into the God Officer, Third Class God, Second Class God, First Class God, and above them were God-Kings.

Comprehending the Laws in his Power System was basically getting his own God Position and Immortal Qi in one go, and one wasn't tied by God Position.

Then there were of course Wild Gods, that were mentioned in ancient records. They were people who reached Spirit Ranks corresponding to the God Ranks, but lacked God Position and Immortal Qi and were confined to the Mortal Plane.

MC POV

I looked around and looked at my Custodians, exactly 500 of them, half of the entire Adeptus Custodes that I have brought with me. All of them have reached Legendary-Class, I didn't know why, but probably because, this Universe had more complete Laws, which Dimensional Gap didn't.

Now I got this, which was a great boost for the forces of the Baator.

"Leonhard August."

I greeted her.

"Samiel Zentaur."

She greeted me back.

"Now you have made here a nice place for us... Ajuka comes here."

I shouted as Ajuka came here with four Custodians surrounding him, as I assigned him, guards. Even though he was already Super-Devil Class, but alas, this was still hostile territory as the Spirit Hall didn't control the entire Plane and there were Gods out of there and some very dangerous humans too.

"Bibi Dong, allow me to introduce Ajuka Beelzebub, current Magister of the Arcanotechnology of Baator, and one of the biggest genius Baator for centuries to come. He is in charge of constructing Spirit Technology and Battle Armors together with me. He was also studying your cultivation system and has found several interesting things. I hope you can show him his laboratory, while we would have our chat somewhere in a nice place over a cup of tea."

I said, as Bibi Dong nodded and soon Chrystantenium Douluo came here.

"It is my pleasure Magister Beelzebub, I hope we get along. Here Chrystantenium will show you your place, which was prepared according to His Highness requests."

Said Bibi Dong as Chrystantenium led Ajuka and four Custodians away while talking with Ajuka about Spirit Herbs, which Ajuka was genuinely interested in, he was practically interested in everything as he wished to uncover secrets to everything.

In a way, Ajuka was my scientific protegé.

"Your Majesties, please this way."

Said a man whom I recognized as the Ghost Douluo, while several Custodians in perfectly orderly formation surrounded us under the leadership of Diablo, and marched.

Every member of the Spirit Hall that was here was a member of Bibi Dong's faction, and all were scared shitless seeing Custodians marching, and even more when they saw people in the middle of the protective formation.

Soon enough we have arrived at a nice place, with several chairs and I sat down with Diablo standing behind me, while Bibi Dong sat opposite to me and Ghost Douluo stood behind her.

"Now what is the state of things we have talked about last time, Zeoticus?"

She called me by my name, as I didn't mind it too much.

"Everything is done. Creation of the Battle Armor was far easier than I have initially thought, and I have brought with me 1,000 Battle Armors of various Tiers. More precise information about them, you will find in guidelines. I also have brought custom-made Battle Armor for you and your loyal retainers, if something is wrong with them, Ajuka can adjust them."

I said, as Bibi Dong was almost speechless and even Ghost Douluo who was apparently a though guy, was frozen in shock.

"Here look at this and use this. Ajuka said it should work even for you."

I said as I threw several things to Ghost Douluo who started reading the paper I threw him, as his hands trembled and soon Bibi Dong stood up and too started reading the paper before her eyes widened in shock.

"You should try it... that thing in the potion should greatly benefit your body, allowing it to bypass the Age Rule and form your first Soul Core even after you are way older than 40 years."

I said casually as I started brewing the tea, while Ghost Douluo and Bibi Dong discussed what to do.

Chapter 200 - Douluo Universe (2)

"Ghost try this method."

Instructed Bibi Dong, as Ghost Douluo followed the procedure that was written on the piece of paper I gave him.

Ajuka was really genius to find such things. Among all researchers in Baator, he was most fascinated by human cultivators, as they were his beloved subject of research. When I gave him an opportunity to study the cultivation system of the humans in the Douluo Universe, he was instantly hooked up, and quickly found out similarities between several systems.

Bibi Dong was kind enough to send some deceased specimens through the Tarot Card, so his progress was even faster than initially predicted.

The entire process took only several minutes until the Ghost Douluo was done with this. After he finished condensation of the first Soul Core, he started condensing the second one, which could be condensed after on reached Hyper Douluo, meaning Spirit Rank 95.

"How are you feeling Ghost?"

Asked Bibi Dong as she observed changes on the Ghost Douluo, who appeared to be a lot stronger than before, even though his Spirit Rank didn't increase.

The benefit of the Soul Cores was in the increasement of the recovery speed of the spirit master's spirit power and one could store more Spirit Energy in their body.

"I feel that I will reach Spirit Rank 96 within the next month or so. My Spirit Power recovery speed has increased tremendously and even energy reserves were expanded by a lot."

He answered swiftly as Bibi Dong had a very satisfied smile over her face. Till now, all of her subordinates were weaker than Elders in the Hall of Elders, but now that could easily change. Though with Soul-Geass, Elders would become her puppets basically.

"Good, now go to cultivate and try to reach Spirit Rank 96 as soon as possible. Share the method with Chrystantenium, and several loyal followers to me."

Ordered she as Ghost Douluo bowed deeply, before he disappeared into shadows, leaving us alone, as I also sent Diablo away to do what he wanted.

During the years, while Diablo was my servant, he was more of a friend and companion than my protector.

"So... I take it that you are satisfied with current development?"

I asked casually as I finished brewing my tea.

"Yes, after the Elders are dealt with I can expand my influence however I wish."

She sipped her tea.

"So how is the state of the Spirit Hall's development currently?"

I greatly enjoyed my tea, and apparently, even Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall enjoyed it too.

"I have started the exploration process and currently the Spirit Hall has found another continent and several sub-continents and large Islands, where we have started constructing Fortresses and Cities. Also, I have invested a lot into recruiting orphans and people into Spirit Hall as the foundation for our new future Army."

That was a good strategy for the start.

"How about two Empires? Did they notice anything?"

I asked about Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire.

"No. How could they? Star Luo is eying Heaven Dou Empire and for decades want to attack it, as the Heaven Dou Empire is on a slow decline for a very long time. While Heaven Dou Empire is a place where Nobility is running rampant and they are scheming against each other, while the Imperial Family is slowly losing their authority."

Explained Bibi Dong.

Of course, on the Douluo Continent, several smaller Kingdoms and nations existed but they were completely insignificant and useless, not worthy of any kind of attention. Empires had the protection of several Titled Douluos, while smaller nations didn't have any, or in the rare cases may have a maximum of one.

"So the Heaven Dou Empire is a place where nobles have a free playground?"

I asked with a grin and knew this was the chance.

"Yeh, in past years the Imperial Xue Family started losing power and in turn, many noble families and clans started gaining massive influence in the Empire. especially the 7 Sects of the Empire. This then created a big conflict among several Imperial Generals and Nobles which are still ongoing."

Yeh, the typical scenario that could have happened in Baator if I was not cautious.

"Then this is going to be an excellent opportunity. Wait and let the Heaven Dou Empire decline, afterwards, you can probably recruit several high-ranking Generals to your cause."

I said, to which she grinned.

"While systematically bribing anonymously nobles to cause disputes between Army and Nobles, while assassinating secretly who could be considered a threat and blaming it on either Nobles or Army."

She finished my words, as I was amazed by her. She was really profound schemer and dangerous person, as she instantly saw the exact thing I wanted her to see and wanted to say.

"Exactly, but the real problem is the Clans. While the Noble has high political powers, the majority of them should be weak, right?"

I asked as she nodded.

"Then how do you want to deal with them? Especially with those three? How were they called?"

I asked not quite remembering some names.

"Blue Lightning Dragon Clan, Seven Treasure Glazed Clan, and Clear Sky Clan."

As she said the words of Clear Sky Clan I started getting very uncomfortable, as my entire body was shaking violently and I knew what was happening.

As the Fateless One, any kind of fate cannot be tied to me, but now, the Universal Fate of some way wanted to impose itself on me.

Suddenly the Fate Algorithm activated out of nowhere, and I saw several visions of the possible future, as I coughed blood violently, as my demonic energy exploded and was depleted completely in several seconds.

"Zeoticus!"

Shouted Bibi Dong before I fell unconscious.