The Offer

Dante was rocking his chair while passing the time.

Dante Sparda is a demon. He is the son of demon, Sparda. Now on, Dante is the only Son of Sparda, of today

Dante heard about everything. His father was sealed because of too much power, his mother Eva Sparda. The mortal priestess was killed by the demon. Vergil Sparda, the ruthless twin brother of Dante. He was defeated, by Dante's own hand. They had a never-ending duel to the death at the Netherworld. Which Arkham, the follower of Vergil, who turned the tables that he will possess the power of Sparda, Lady, daughter of Arkham, avenge to kill the sons of Sparda. But she helped him on the last draws.

Dante was thinking those times about his demon-slaying business. He never forgets about his great time slaying several demons along and gaining new powers along the way.

When a knock was sounded, Dante snapped out of his daydreaming. Then the door opens itself. Dante was quite impressed by the action.

"Bravo, I was wondering if someone can do that next time." Dante complemented the opening.

Then, a hooded figure came walking into the opened door. Dante usually knows these are the monks. Some monks nowadays are still worshipping Dante's father. But the monks Dante see are always in their brown clothes.

From what Dante sees, he is wearing a black-blue one. An oily nose expose from their covering. It looks like horrible. It has almost resemblance of a toucan's upper beak part.

Dante knew this different customer, always need for help. But he manages to say something first than the hooded figure.

"Do have any business you like to ask?" Dante asked causally.

"Yes. I do have a business to seek to you. Sir" the hooded figure answered Dante's question.

"Then, what are you waiting for? Spit it out already." Dante said normally with controlled temper.

"There is a task for you to do. Son of Sparda. A place called 'Riviera'. You must head there and give assistance to our Guardians of Riviera." The hooded figure told him.

"Riviera? There is no such thing like that to me. Are you playing doofus to me? Forget it. I won't take your job." Dante folded his arms

"The reward is far greater than anyone can give you." The hooded figure told him.

Dante was surprised about the reward. The biggest award he can get than anything some normal people can give in his job.

"I agree this time." Dante replied

"Very well, pack your things, we're leaving."

"Why?"

"I'll give you a way heading to Riviera."

"Okay. But you have to wait a while. It took me time to take my necessary things I need in my journey." Dante stood up on his chair and grab his bag which contains the weapons which he has during in his demon-slaying times. He unzipped his bag which contains his following: A cold-interlocked nunchacku, Cerberus. The twin serrated swords, possessing the fire and wind ability, Agni and Rudra. Lastly, he checked his two remaining weapons, Nevan: The electrifying guitar. And also his pair of gauntlets and greaves, Beowulf. Dante checked his guns, his trusty .45 handguns, Ebony and Ivory. The Shotgun. A hefty Artemis and the sniper rifle, Spiral.

Dante zipped his bag back. And he waited the hooded figure to say something.

Then the hooded figure said "That was quite fast of you. Young Sparda. Now, as I promised, take this powder. It will lead you to Riviera. And this frame too. It will help you to figure who the guardians of Riviera," the hooded stand up and and place its object on Dante's table.

What did the hooded figure gave Dante was: A pouch containing a magic dust. And a picture frame. Dante looked at the picture well.

Dante noticed some different people. One there is a boy of what he thinks is 12 year old. A green-haired girl who is blushing. A orange haired girl who Dante thinks she is 9 years old, also the bat-winged girl and a red-haired lady who is older similar to the green haired one. Lastly, a cat. With a ribbon on its tail. Also, two mysterious people on the picture. Two blonde. One wearing red clothing while the other one is the blue one. The blue one has a longer hair than the red one. Both of the have the same wings."

"So, these are the fellows you told me? Dante asked.

"Yes. They are." The hooded figure replied.

"Very well then, let's go." Dante told. As he grabbed some soot of magic dust.

Man, I have a real feeling that I'm Merlin. The stupidest wizard that ever lives. Dante thought to himself.

While at Riviera

"Haha! Is that all you can do?" The axe-wielding monster was taunting at Ein. The Guardians were facing a horde of monsters. They were only manage to eliminate few of the forces.

"Uggh." Ein was lying. Exhausted from the fight.

"Ein! You can't afford to die as a Guardian of Riviera!" Rose talking to Ein telephically.

"Yeah! I knew that Rose! But, my friends, are they still good?" Ein ask to Rose.

"You can worry them later! But first, YOUR ENEMIES!" Rose shriek loud.

"Huh? Ahhh!" Ein rolled to the right avoiding the bash.

"Ein!" Fia was also too exhausted. Without her energy left, she couldn't have the chance to heal Ein.

"Ein! Are you okay? Lina's worried." Lina also the same but, she couldn't fight either too because, she ran out of arrows and her quiver is empty.

"Fool! We shouldn't have this result!" Ledah with the rest, he couldn't recover due to his body limits as an Grim Angel.

"Way the go jerk! You're the one who should be blaming." Malice too was blaming to Ein. Despite of her fight, she strain herself too hard. Just like Serene.

"Ein, worry us later. But you got more demons to be killed!" Serene panting for her breath.

Cierra was out of magic with Fia. Also, her staff got destroyed. She can't chant either. She too exhausted.

"Ein, go on. You can do it." she said.

Ein notice he was outnumbered. He couldn't possibly fight all the horde of demons out there.