It was around 10 in the morning when the Supreme Deity and Demon King were about to announce to their clans the news of the ending of the Holy War.

On a wide scale, the news was received well. Especially among those of the fairy, giant, and human clans. Despite this, the reactions of the two gods and their clans mostly consisted of shock, some even confusion.

*Goddess Realm, after the announcement of the Supreme Deity and the gathering of Stigma to hear her news was dismissed.*

You could hear rejoicing everywhere after the news was given. Some higher-ranked Goddesses, the leaders of Stigma, decided to head back to the Celestial Realm and come back bearing the news. Hence, they made their way to the portal, leading to their home realm. On the way there, there was one of the Four Archangels who was quite opinionated concerning the news and felt the need the share his view.

They were already murmuring previous to what was about to be boldly spoken by Ludociel.
"Okay, I'm being entirely frank, I just can't fathom as to why the Supreme Deity would just like that (he said as he snapped) end the war-"
"Well, you don't have to fathom, Ludociel" replied Sariel, mocking him.
"Sariel, don't be so harsh, his inquisition does make sense" replied Tarmiel.
"Wait, but wouldn't the Supreme Deity have to somehow agree with the Demon King for that to happen?" Nerobasta questioned.
"Exactly my point!" exclaimed Ludociel. "What in all of existence would convince that abhorrent Demon King to agree to come to terms with her…"
Sariel glanced over to Ludociel, beginning to open his mouth to say something
"Uh- no!" yelled Nerobasta, Ludociel, and Tarmiel, already knowing what the short Goddess was trying to suggest.
"Don't answer that. You know what? Let's pretend like I didn't say anything and just go tell the others" interrupted Ludociel.
"Right!" Tarmiel said.
"Amen" replied Nerobata, agreeing
Sariel laughed "Hey, I'm just saying, it's not impossible," he said as they reached the portal.

*About noon time, the Goddess Realm*

'Well that went surprisingly well' thought the Supreme Deity
'Now, I wonder how my second announcement today will go. What will he think? I've waited way too long. How should I say it?' Her thoughts were in a frenzy

"Mother!" called Elizabeth from somewhere near the Supreme Deity's location

Jumpy, the Supreme Deity shakily replied "Uh, I'm in here sweetheart!"

"Mother," said Elizabeth
"Oh, baby girl, are you okay?"
'Babygirl, she never calls me that' thought Elizabeth
"Well, I just wanted to say…" Elizabeth started calmly
"Thank you! I'm very happy that we can finally see eye to eye again!" said Elizabeth as she ran up to her mother and hugged her since the Supreme deity shrank her size to be more humane.

The Supreme Deity trying to cherish the moment despite being worried replied "Aww, you're too sweet to me, I don't deserve it after what I put you through." "It's okay Mother," Elizabeth slightly backed away "If I can forgive you and move past this, you should as well!"

The Supreme Deity kissed her daughter's forehead and then said "Is there something else you need?"

"Nope," said Elizabeth. "But, are you okay mother? You seem slightly off from your usual self."
"Oh, it's nothing, honey. I'm just going to speak with Meliodas's father sometime today and I don't know how to feel about it" said the Supreme Deity.

"What!" exclaimed Elizabeth, surprised. "What for?"
"I-it's a more personal matter, you wouldn't understand but it's nothing important or for you to worry yourself with dear."
"Well it must be important, the Demon King is coming to you to discuss it. Could you tell me what it is that so important?" said Elizabeth.

The Supreme Deity's eyes widened and felt her cheeks grow warm "Dear, it is not that important-," "Tell me!" Elizabeth said with excitement.
"No, honey I'm afraid I can't but trust me, everything is just fine. Isn't Meliodas waiting for you?"
"That's a good point. Okay!, I'll be back later! Will you tell me then?" said Elizabeth
"Maybe, dear… maybe"
"Alright, be nice! bye!" After her mother smirked, then nodded back, Elizabeth then took off.

The Supreme Deity sighed, then rose and left the room. To her surprise and scare, she saw the Demon King coming her way.

"Greetings, Supreme Deity," said the Demon in his usual dark and demanding voice.
"Hi, i-I mean hello!" 'Well, my voice went way higher than usual when saying that. I can't do this, I'm screwed!' thought the Supreme Deity while maintaining a warm smile.

The Demon King found it highly unusual for a being that appears to be quite stoic to express anything, especially the Supreme Deity. Even more unusual, he found himself acknowledging how delightful her smile was (when she did smile, every blue moon) and for some reason found himself admiring her lips, as she usually wore a dark shade of navy to bring out her lips more over the light which usually illuminates her face. Although, recently she is seen not having such illumination around her face and rather appearing more approachable.

From her face, his gaze moved to her waist and torso area although she wasn't wearing anything out of what she is accustomed to. 'She has retained her youthful yet elegant beauty quite well' thought the Demon King although he was still in denial of truly feeling any type of true emotion for anyone, even his own family.

'What is he looking at?' thought the Supreme deity. "Demon King, is something the matter?" she asked, questioning him.
The Demon King's gaze darted from her lower body to her face "U-No," he then cleared his throat, "Everything's fine."
"You seem to be in a good mood today, I didn't know witches of your degree ever felt anything other than bitterness," the Demon King remarked.
"Don't ruin this, we were doing well. Can we for once continue that?" the Supreme Deity asked.
"Fine, just don't get a big head over there thinking you better than me because you are trying to 'bring about peace'" said the Demon King
The Supreme Deity rolled her eyes "Whatever. Anyway, I have something very personal I need to inform you about."
The Demon King nodded 'I know,' he thought 'please get to the point woman.'
"Could you follow me, I'd like to discuss this in a not-so-open space" said the Supreme Deity.
"After you" replied the Demon King.

Nerobasta and Mael were walking in the quarters of the Supreme Deity carrying some important items and discussing personal matters about what the plan was now. It wasn't common that they were in each other's direct company but they knew each other and had an honorable friendship. They were sort of just exchanging jokes and not being too serious but you know, how good friends carry on.

Nerobasta and Mael then came to a stop to put the items they were toting down and away while still communicating with each other. "You know, your brother can be quite a drama queen or king I should say when things don't work out the way he hopes." "Got that right!" replied Mael.

As Nerobasta was laughing she asked "Speaking of him not that I'm trying to stalk or anything, but, do you know of his whereabouts?…" Mael's response to her question was an inquisitive look.
"Oh, it's nothing major I just need to ask him something if you or he wouldn't mind" replied Nerobasta
Mael laughed, "It's about time you did!"
Nerobasta realized he picked up on her comment and replied as Mael was laughing and slightly pushed him to the side "Oh hush up! I seriously did not mean it that way!"
"But, you did!" replied Mael, almost teasing her while still laughing.
Nerobasta took a book she was about to put away and jokingly threatened to harm him with it. While all this was taking place another two members of the 4 archangels Sariel and Tarmiel approached Nerobasta and Mael in their odd circumstances.
"Guys, don't beat each other up, come on! you should know better by now!" Sariel stated sarcastically.
"Yea," Mael stated matter-of-factly, "ma'am, how about let's not be counterproductive here"
Tarmiel laughed as the 4 of them greeted each other and started to talk and "explain" what was happening.

All this bliss was interrupted by a sudden silence that fell upon all 3 members of the goddess clan's leading troops as well as the divine lance corporal as they felt the presence of their leader approaching along with one whose aura was that of Meliodas's, yet, more of a dark force behind it.
To their surprise, they watched as the Supreme Deity walked past them with the Demon King by her side. She didn't pay them any mind and neither did the Demon King. They just didn't give a damn at the time or to put it nicely "care enough to acknowledge their existence" at that moment.

The Supreme Deity and Demon King were headed to one of the Supreme Deity's innermost spaces. Yet, the Demon King had no clue.

The door leading to that place closed shut and not a second after Sariel semi-whispered "The hell would she be taking him out of all beings in there? I mean, you all don't think she would… want to…" Sariel side-eyed everyone he was with while forming a circle with one hand me sticking his pointer finger out on the other and, well, you know.

"There ain't no way" replied Nerobasta.
Mael gasped "Say it ain't so."
"Oh lord, Sariel I'm not doing this with you today-" said Tarmiel interrupted by everyone beginning to talk at once.

Bringing their conversation down to a whisper "No, but for real, I want to spy or should I say eavesdrop to see what will happen!"
"Why are you so thrilled by this idea of yours?" asked Tarmiel with sarcastic concern for his friend.
"I'd be down," said Nerobasta, calmly with approval.
"Uh-uh, you all know how I view the Supreme Deity as almost a mother figure please don't ruin that for me" Mael pleaded.
"No one said you had to be in on this, just don't tell anyone," said Sariel.
"I see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil," Mael said upon taking his leave for the day.
"That's right Mael and I'm totally with you on that," Tarmiel said in agreeance "Role models…" Tarmiel whispered under his breath looking at Sariel and Nerobasta as he left.
"Hey, he's a grown man, why would we still have an impactful influence on him?" Sariel somewhat yelled across the room as Tarmiel was leaving.
"Get a life" Tarmiel replied.
"Shut up," Sariel said casually.
"Get a life, as soon as you get a nice haircut" Nerobasta snidely remarked so only Sariel could hear.
Chuckling, Sariel said "Girl, don't even with me right now. Anyway, so here's my plan, I…"

They talked for at least 30 minutes in slight hesitation but figured something out and went for it anyway. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? 😒

Meanwhile, in the Supreme Deity's lounging space, she began to bring herself to the point of having the nerve to say what she had been intending for so long. So long she thought it might be too late.

The Supreme Deity and Demon King were sitting at a table playing a game similar to chess but not quite the same (as that game was not a thing) talking and drinking something… something the Supreme Deity was somewhat eager to try… wine.

They were enjoying themselves but came to a tie after playing 2 long games along with 2-hour conversations in between. It was getting to be about evening time but they both decided to put some stakes and things at risk other than their ego, one had to do whatever the other requested. Whatever it may be.

The Supreme Deity was not thinking as strategically as she was accustomed to and was the one who put up the idea.

The Demon King responded with a simple "Okay" as whatever happened could not be that bad. But… none of them were really thinking.

It wasn't until they finally put their wine down and engaged in a serious game that their normal train of thought came back. Then, it hit the Supreme Deity, if she did not win, the Demon King would at this point most certainly make her admit what her initial intentions for this meeting of theirs be. She thought about it and she wasn't ready. But concerning what she had to say, is anyone truly going to push themselves to admit a thing such as that?

They then proceeded to play the longest game they played that night.
"Looks like I'll take the win tonight, get ready De-, wait…"
"No you won't," said the Demon King as he made his final move, ultimately winning over the Supreme Deity.

"Shoot," thought the Supreme Deity while her face expressed worry.
"So, in honor of the wager we made-"
"Wait, no, is it fair that that still applies, I was nearly drunk when I said that!"
"You weren't that drunk," said the Demon King "Anyway, as I was saying, in honor of our wager, since you did not mention anything about your initial purpose for having me come here but instead stalled heavily, I now demand you to tell me everything you were going to say," said the Demon King with enthusiasm.

"You're not going to demand me to do anything," said the Supreme Deity
"Rhitta, you know what I mean. I'm serious." replied the Demon King,
The Supreme Deity sighed, "Will you accompany me to my balcony?"
The Demon King and Supreme Deity rose from their seats to do as she once again asked.

Meanwhile, Sariel and Nerobasta were just finishing doing the task Mael and Nerobasta were going to complete but didn't for… reasons. This was a part of Sariel's plan as he figured if they bought some time, eventually if the Supreme Deity and Demon King were still in each other's company he and Nerobasta could get the overall "agenda" of the Supreme Deity's "meeting" with the Demon King.

They heard motion coming from behind the doors of the Supreme Deity's quarters and decided since they were done, perhaps now it was time to witness some action (more like eavesdrop or hear some "action" from the two).

Nerobasta and Sariel began to tiptoe or rather float very close to the entryway of the Supreme Deity's quarters…