Life 2. The Sin of Lust

Part 1

When we appeared on a certain temple, I, Ram Phenex, noticed three people in front of us.

"So the Three Magician Kings are your vanguards? I'll finish this quickly, then."

Lucifer-sama says that as he gets close to them. He points his index finger with a little sphere, and shoots.

"What?! That's the power of a [Great Satan]?!"

Rito yells that, as that little ball was able to destroy the terrain in front of us. Lucifer-sama is indeed the strongest Devil.

As the dust from his attack fades away, the Three Magician Kings appear almost unharmed. Lucifer-sama looks at us.

"They blocked it with a magical barrier, so they haven't gone down yet. Go ahead while I take care of them."

The Magician Kings attack him right away as he lost his focus for second. However, Lucifer-sama is unscratched.

"Huh, you won't go easy on me. Prepare yourself."

As Lucifer-sama says that, we get into the temple. Even when I cannot saw him, a tremendous aura came out of him while menacing the Magician Kings.

Part 2

Once we get in, we can see a large group of people guarding a chamber. They must be from Star of Belen, and are helping Beliaruin because he's controlling their leader.

"There she is."

Governor Azazel mutters that before flying towards a purple haired woman with a tattoo on her face and a magic circle on her hand. That must be Lust.

"So the Governor General came to fight me? Interesting, I would like to collect the data from this battle."

Many demonic energy balls are shot towards the Governor, but he blocks them with his spear of light.

"Asmodeus-chan's attacks were way stronger than this."

Lust gets mad at the mention of Asmodeus-sama's name. Governor launches many spears of light, but she blocks them with a magical barrier.

"Attack him!"

The Magicians launches many kinds of magic, but Governor is able to dodge them. However, after Lust makes some changes on the magic circle and the attacks turn around, hitting Governor on his back!

"What? Just what was that?"

"[Formula One]. A special ability that I created to manipulate the equations that rule over magic. Any magic used close me can be altered by this… however, I still haven't found a way to alter demonic power, which is ruled by imagination, and the light used by Angels like you."

"Based on that, I'll assume you cannot manipulate [Sacred Gears] either. Kukuku, that's an ability which sounds so useful, but has so many limitations because it's incomplete. Asmodeus-chan would have been able to complete it in no time."

Lust shows an even madder face while launching magical attacks. Governor destroys some of them and dodges others, but those that are dodged go back to him thanks to [Formula One].

"Well, that was a smarter move. Since I cannot dodge your attacks, I'll consume more stamina, as I'll have to destroy them. Then I'll fight with my ultimate weapon."

Govenor takes out something. It is a sword with a mixture of what looks like light and darkness. Don't tell me this is…!

"Behold! My ultimate creation! The strongest Artificial [Sacred Gear], [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade]!"

I have heard about it before! The ultimate weapon of the Fallen Angels, a [Sacred Gear] made to fight against Angels and Devils if a war were to happen, the perfect combination of light and darkness, the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade]!

"Oh my Devil King! I feel so honoured of being able to see the masterpiece I learned about at [Nephilim]!"

Rito says that with a huge smile and bright on his eyes. Actually, Akai is also like that. Maybe this is because they are from Grigori…?

The Magicians launches magic attacks, and going by their looks, they used light. Governor launches waves of darkness out his swords, which erases the attacks.

"That darkness that devours light-"

Lust launches multiple demonic power blocks, but they're destroyed by the waves of light created by the sword.

"-The light that destroys darkness-"

Governor charges at Lust with his sword, apparently dealing a great damage.

"-That is the ultimate [Sacred Gear], [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade]!"

Governor and Lust continue their intense battle. Baraqiel, who looks embarrassed, asks us a question.

"You know your positions, right?"

We all nod to his question.

"Then, you have to fight against these Magicians so they don't interfere in Azazel's battle; come on Rito, we have to face the actual mastermind, Beliaruin."

Baraqiel says that before leaving alongside Rito. Silverage, as the battle maniac he is, steps ahead.

"So these are our opponents? I don't see over a few hundreds here, so it isn't going to be as fun as I thought."

Yes, and this is the man I felt for. I hope I can fix that after our wedding.

"I doubt anyone would beat more than I will, after all, I'm the magic expert here. Ham, do it."

As Mint says that, Ham throws him upside. While flying, Mint creates countless Demonic Fairy magic energy balls around him, and launches them. Many Magicians are defeated by his attack.

"Going by the number of balls I created, I just defeated 50."

"You really want to compete against me? Ok, Goldentime!"

Goldentime throws Silverage just like Ham did with Mint. Once he gets even higher than Mint, his shadow covers around half of the Magicians present. Countless blades appear from his shadow, defeating whoever they touch.

"That was at least 100 Magicians. I won."

"This isn't over, there is still around 150 Magicians left. Let's do this!"

"That's the spirit!"

Silverage and Mint charge towards the Magicians for their stupid competition. It's weird to see Mint interested in fighting his opponents, so I'll assume he's doing this more for his pride as magic expert than for the battle.

"Those two aren't going to stop, so it's better to go out and watch Lucifer-sama."

As Goldentime proposes that, we decide to go outside to see how Lucifer-sama is doing.

Part 3

Once we go out, we see that Lucifer-sama is keeping on a battle against the Three Magician Kings at the same time. It's terrifying how strong he is.

"You know? The fact that he is said to be the strongest Devil is an understatement. Neither the Governor General of the Fallen Angels Azazel nor the Archangel of Heaven Michael are a match for him. I wonder how many gods he has surpassed with that power."

The one who said that is a long black haired man. If I remember correctly, he's the Sin of Gluttony.

"Why aren't you helping your friend?"

"Oh, Lust? She can take care by herself. However, I need to be close to the Three Magician Kings because of what I did."

Ellice, who puts on a concerned face, looks at Gluttony.

"You did this? What did you do to my dad?!"

"I used my [Absolute Order]. He and the other Magician Kings are my slaves now."

Ellice seems to be in shock. Well, Gluttony just told her that her father was turned into a slave, so it's natural for her to be like that.

"It isn't nice to threat a woman like that."

"Yes, my mom taught such things when I was a kid on England. You didn't have a family to teach you, did you?"

Goldentime and Ham say that. Gluttony, however-

"My family is one of the proudest Devil bloodlines, only the Great King Bael's and Lucifer's are even prouder."

One of the proudest Devil bloodlines? Since it isn't Bael or Lucifer, there's only one name that comes to mind…

"My dad isn't someone you can treat as a slave!"

Ellice starts crying while saying that. They really hurt her feelings.

"Women are to be protected by gentlemen. What do you think about dancing with him?"

"It sounds like a really good idea. Would you join us?"

Haruka, Nero and Tsubasa also go with them. If those five are fighting, maybe they can win.

"So, Ellice, are you close to your father?"

Akai, who isn't going to fight, asks Ellice. She answers with a mix of anger and sadness on her words.

"My dad is the one who raised and taught me magic… He's really important to me…"

"And what about your mother?"

"… She died when I was born."

I can only feel bad for her. My mom is someone who gave away all the privilege she had from her bloodline in the name of her love for my dad. Her bloodline is so important that my dad should be the one to change his surname, but she decided to change her instead.

"Your problem is the opposite to mine… I never had my father when I grew up. It's very likely that I won't be able to see him for the rest of my life."

"Why not?"

"He's jailed on Cocytus because of his crimes."

Cocytus? That's a jail of maximum security on the deeps of the Underworld… who is Akai's father?

"Can I ask who your father is?"

"You probably know his name, Ram, he is-"

A huge explosion happens right on our side! Akai protected us with his shadow shield, and Ellice seems to be pleased.

"Thank you for saving me."

"You're welcome."

Something is going on between those two. Well, Akai is like a more charming version of Rito, so I get why.

Lucifer vs. the Three Magician Kings, Azazel vs. Lust, Mint & Silverage vs. the Star of Belen Magicians, Rito & Baraqiel vs. Beliaruin, and the other boys vs. Gluttony.

These people are fighting against really strong opponents, yet, I alongside Rina, María and Akai are just talking with Ellice inside a shadow made shield. But there's one thing that still bothers me… who is Akai's father?