Pudding had arrived at Hades in hopes of gaining an angel's aw energy and converting it into fear energy. The mad scientist knows of two angels whom she fought along side with long ago. The pink-haired woman known as Artina and the love and peace brat also known as Arc Angel Flonne. There, she came across Lord Valvatorez himself along with his loyal companion, Fenrich. Valvatorez is a lone Prinny institutor who was just finishing his lecture on his favorite topic of all time: Sardines. The Prinnies themselves were just on their way into graduation where they work their way into reincarnation. Each Prinny is the result of wrong-doing humans who must atone for their sins in order to have a higher place in the Netherworld. They are by far, the weakest link in existence.
"...And that my friends, is the true power of sardines!" Valvatorez raised his voice as his speech went on to make his point across.
"But... I still don't get how sardines would make us stronger, dood. I don't even like fish," one Prinny states.
Fenrich glared at that same Prinny menacingly. "Look. If you want to get reincarnated at all, you'll do exactly as our lord says. Now shut up and stand up straight."
"Yes sir, dood!" said the nervous Prinny.
"And remember! All you Prinnies have great potential. You will always have a chance of making names for yourselves as long as you don't give up! No matter how maybe times the others being you down, you get back up! Go, my Prinnies. Make me proud."
"Yes sir, dood!" They all shouted as they stormed out the door. Right before they all spontaneously combusted.
Pudding just stood in the background, waiting for the vampire to finish his speech before approaching him. "Those poor little blue things. It's not easy being a Prinny you know..."
Val sighed quietly, looking down for a brief moment. "No, it isn't. That's why I'm here. Who else is going to lead them into the right direction. I can only hope they'll end their sardines. Anyway, what can I do for you, Professor Pudding? Are you in need of another test subject?"
"As a matter of fact yes. But I'll be needing a angel for this one. For you see, I'm in need for some Aw energy. Where is that angel woman of yours?"
"You mean Artina? She and Arc Angel Flonne went back to Celestia. We won't be seeing them again for a good while."
Fenrich stood forth, listening to their conversation. "Why do you need Aw energy anyway? We're demon's, not angels."
"Well, wolf boy, I've been working on a way to convert Aw energy into Fear energy! The idea came to me when I was remembering about our conflict with the corrupterment and our battle on the moon. Isn't it a grand idea?"
Fenrich did not appreciate the "wolf boy" comment, but he decided to let it slide this time. "But we already have plenty of Fear energy now ever since we defected Judge Nemo. Why are you wasting time conducting these pointless experiments when you should be serving Lord Val?"
"... Why not? The more Fear energy we have, the better, right? Plus, it'll increase my chances of gained the Noble War Price significantly!"
Valvatorez took Pudding Bun's theory into consideration before continuing. "Hmm... you do have a point there, Professor Pudding. I like your thinking. But do you really need an angel though? I figure just about anyone can generate Aw energy just by praying.
Pudding shrugged. "Well, Val, I can't really be bothered to pray because I am an atheist. I doubt any of the other demon's would want to pray either. It's just out of our nature."
"True, true... what about Fuka though? She may not be an angel, but she certainly isn't a demon either. I don't think a human like herself wouldn't mind praying..."
The mentioning of Fuka's name alone was enough to strike the scientist in her stomach slightly, for having her aid could mean yet another disaster for Pudding. Before she could even object to the idea however, the same young 9th grade school girl quick stepped in out of seemingly nowhere as Valvatorez was mentioning her. "Hey, did somebody called my name?" she asked.
"Ah, lass. We were just talking about you. Pudding was wondering if you would assist her on her current project."
"Actually Lord Val, I really wasn't-"
Pudding tried to correct Valvatorez but was interrupted by Fuka. "Of course I'm willing to help! I mean, it's not like I have anything better to do or anything."
"Well Fuka, it's really not-"
"Oh, Pudding Bun's conducting yet another experiment? Desco wants in too!" Pudding was once again interrupted by the likes of Desco, Fuka's little sister. Her life-long goal is to became a "final boss." Pudding's stomach was stroked even harder.
Valvatorez waved his arm and cape out, as if he was making a declaration. "Then it's settled! Fuka and Desco willing aid you in your quest for Aw energy! May all three of you succeed on your journey!"
Desco waved her arms up in the air. Seeming quite exited. "Yaaay!" ...Wait, what are we doing?"
Pudding Bun laid her hand on her own forehead, shaking her head as she faced down. She really didn't want to run the risk of the two girls screwing up her plans once again, but it seems like she does not have a choice in the matter.
"...Why me?"