Chapter 1: The Devil's Disgrace
The Devil is seen reading the newspaper in annoyance on his throne. He is reading an article about the Cuphead Show's latest episode, "The Devil & Ms. Chalice."
"UGH! I have never been so humiliated in my entire millennia. Not only did I lose rock, paper, and scissors to that Cup, but he, his brother, and Chalice managed to destroy my Casino! WITH ROCKET DYNAMITES!" he yelled.
King Dice and Henchman enter the throne room.
"Heyo! My Devil friend. The food court has your favorite root beer band in stock," King Dice trying to cheer him up.
But the Devil turns his newspaper into shreds for Henchman to say, "You still upset about the Cup Trio ruining your Casino scheme, Boss?"
"Heck ya, I am! It's unbelievable and yet…oddly familiar," he responds.
"Hmm…I remember two Cups that caused chaos to your Casino a long time ago…Were they archaeologists or exorcists," said King Dice, thinking.
The Devil then remembers him beaten in defeat at his throne room. He looks up to see two familiar Cups pointing their fingers at him.
"Hehe…That's the last time you gamble for people's souls, Devi boy," said the male Cup.
"You should learn to never mess with living, or they'll mess with you back," said the female Cup.
"And we're shutting your casino down," they both said.
The flashback ends with the Devil grabbing a frying pan to hit himself on the head.
"You know I'm trying to forget about them! At least I got back at them sending their boat to a different realm, so they'll never come back," he said.
"But cost you to be bedridden for an entire year, Boss. You had everyone worried," said Henchman.
"But it was worth it. I won't see that family-blooded exorcist or his wife in crime again. Now I have to deal with that Cup."
"Ahem, excuse me," Stickler shows up.
"Not now, Stickler!" the three men shouted.
"I would like to inform you that two demons request an audience."
"An audience with me?" the Devil asks.
"These demons are helping out with the soul gathering lately."
As Stickler moves into the darkness to leave without moving his legs, the Devil, King Dice, and Henchman look at each other in curiosity. Just then, two figures shadowed in the darkness appeared before them.
The sight of them makes Henchman hide behind King Dice in fear and say, "Gosh and golly gee, it's you!"
"Oh, I heard of you two. You are the ones who get out a lot in Inkwell Hell," said King Dice.
"Gladly," the two respond.
"Ah, yes. So, you're the two who employ yourselves in Soul Hunting despite what kind of demons you are. Why even join part of it?" the Devil said while holding his pitchfork in elegance.
"Excitement."
"Right… You think you can get a promotion for your extra work?"
"No."
"Then why did you come to me?"
"This."
The two then show the wanted posters of Cuphead, Mugman, and Chalice.
"Duh, Boss, I think they wish to help you capture their souls," said Henchman.
"Really?" the Devil continued with interest. "You want to help me to get their Souls?"
"Yes," said the two figures.
"But why?"
"Fun and more."
"You don't talk very much, don't you?"
"No. We show respect to you."
"Okay, I get it. But please stop talking in unison. It's so nerve-racking that it gives me the shivers."
After the figures nodded, one of them said, "We would like to capture their souls for you under one condition."
"And that is?"
The other figure said, "We keep the Cup and mug. They look fun to play with."
The figures then lick their lips which makes the three men feel unpleasant.
"Well, they can't help it. Fine then. It's a deal as long as I can see their torment," said the Devil.
The two figures smiled, held each other's hand, and started to leave.
"Boss, they play dirty. I should know because I've seen their "fun" in public," said Henchman.
"Even I would not tangle with the likes of them. They're denser than the others," said King Dice.
"King Dice, are you cheating on me?" the Devil shocked.
"Since when do we date?"
"Oh, why, King Dice. You cut me to the quick."