Chapter 7: Demonic Conflict

The Blood God's Domain (Eons ago)

Within the Blood God's domain within the Spirit realm the Lord of slaughter was seen being entertained by his Blood Spirits that fought and tore eachother apart all to the sound of his booming laughter "BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!"

But the sound of prayers began to distract the almighty God from his creations as he turned his focus away and peered through beyond his domain and into the far distant realm of the Fallen Angels that worship him. The Blood God stared and within the immaterial plane upon Nosgoth he saw a huge creature, a mass of tentacles and amphibian eyes that had began to cause the whole planet to tremble from the crashing of his tentacles.

The Blood God then saw his followers confused and fleeing while being crushed beneath the creature's power that changed the terrain around it while their souls were seen being fed to the creature. The Blood God's body began to erupt blood from the crevices of his bone body in pure anger at the audacity that this invading creature was doing to the Lord of Slaughter's followers.

And in the first time in their existence the Blood Spirits ceased their endless bloody conflict to look upon their creator in sheer terror as the Blood God arose from his bloody iron throne as dried crusts of blood cracked and broke apart from his rising. The Blood God held out his right hand as the blood that erupted from his body converged into his palm and extended out forming a oversized sword before he demonstrated his sheer strength by reeling back the blade effortlessly.

The Blood God telepathically then opened a portal into Nosgoth and flung his sword out causing a huge gust of wind that knocked his Blood Spirits down with many being seen flown across the landscape as the Sword rained flew through the portal.

And as if it were a meteor, the Blood God's sword fell upon the creature impaling upon it's massive body causing it to cry out in pain "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHH!"

The God God stood angrily while clenching his hands into fists before stepping down from his throne and stomped towards the portal every step caused the mountains to erupt with blood while his Spirits bowed with some even being crushed from steps which casually caused earthquakes. The Blood God reached the portal and passed through the portal and for the first time in his existence the Blood God now fully manifested into the physical realm of those who follow him.

And yet despite feeling the presence of their God the Fallen Angels could only beg for their lives and ask for forgiveness for whatever sin they may have committed to the Blood God who was completely focused upon killing the creature that had so offended him deeply.

The Creature gazed it's numerous eyes upon the Blood God whose body formed spikes of bloodied bones making the creature question with a deep male voice "You dare strike a fellow God?!"

The Blood God was unfazed by the revelation that the creature he impaled was also an all powerful god and retorted bluntly "A dead God!"

The Blood God reached out his right hand and began to fire thousands of projectile spikes of bone from his palm flaying the flesh from the unknown God's tentacles making it roar out in pain before the rest of his tentacles erupted out and began to impale the Blood God's bone body. The two titanic beings clashed as a portal opened from a distance as a humanoid being floated though, the being wore a pure white multi-tailed cloak that flowed around her legs on their own.

The humanoid had a feminine figure with glowing blue eyes and a strange golden metal plate over the top of her baldhead as she stared at the titanic battle in the distance as the voice of Geryon was heard from beyond the portal "Remember Kronika, your must aid Masque in this battle, the Parasite God must not be allowed to feed from the Blood God's power!"

The woman now revealed to be the Titan of Time, Kronika bowed her head and responded with an arrogant tone "With my power, victory is assured my Lord."

The portal closed shortly after as the woman took flight towards the clashing Gods with the Blood God now revealed to be called Masque tearing his sword out from the now known Parasite God and began to swing his blade at the Parasite. Kronika magically created sandstorms around the Parasite blinding him from Masque's incoming blade that impaled the Parasite a second time while it in return impaled it's tentacles through Masque.

But as the Parasite impaled Masque the blood that ran out of the Blood God's body was being absorbed into the Parasite whose wound would regenerate upon draining his enemy's powerful blood while Kronika was seen struggling to undo with her powers over time. But Kronika's attempts to halt the Parasite's regeneration was in vain as it began to seemingly adapt to her power shocking her with dread as the Parasite squinted angrily at her with multiple eyes before swatting down onto the ground.

The Parasite began to use multiple tentacles to beat down and crush Kronika's body leaving a bloody, mangled corpse while the rest of it's tentacles continued to absorb the Blood God who was beginning to grow weak before falling to his knees. The Parasite began to coil the Blood God's body around it's tentacles crushing his bones as his blood erupted from the crevices before the Blood God telepathically commanded his sword to float overhead before slashing wildly at the Parasite.

The Parasite's flesh began to fly across the land causing rumbling tremors as it cried out in pain "GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHH!"

The Parasite in return dug it's tentacles beneath the bone mask that makes the Blood God's face and tore it off forcing his bone body to crumble and fall apart before the Parasite declared "For this transgression, I curse you to forever remain a helpless mask!"

Masque began to glow a ghastly green while remaining completely silent as the Parasite was seen hurling him off world the mask now behaved like a comet that burned upon exiting atmosphere leaving the weakened Parasite to groan weakly in pain.

But the Parasite gazed upon the corpse of Kronika and coiled his tentacles around her body and absorbed it into his flesh all while Geryon was seen observing from a distance and thought to himself "It has begun…"

Outside Haven (Present day)

Dis was seen casting a spelling her upper hands slowly moving in a circular motion while her lower hands were placed upon her wide hips as she conjured a portal revealing a fully armored Demon sitting upon a throne.

The Demon's armor was jet black with gold lining, the Demon stood up from his throne and addressed "Beloved sister, it has been far too long."

Dis formed a soft smile responding "I see you've further mastered your shape-shifting powers my brother Belial."

The Demon now revealed to be Dis' older Incubus brother, Belial who stood up from his throne and approached the portal passing through now standing in front of Dis towering over her.

Dis crossed all four of her arms with a slightly jealous pout joking with a playful tone "It's not fair that you're taller than me!"

Belial scoffed in amusement before lifted Dis up by her waist while she kept her pouting expression as Belial teased "Oh look at you, my little baby sister."

Dis squinted at her brother and retorted "Ohhhhh now your just playing with fire!"

Belial chuckled in amusement before the two siblings lovingly embraced each-other as Belial admitted "I have missed you Dis."

Dis formed a soft smile while responding "I've missed you too brother, but…"

Belial interrupted by deducing while placing Dis back down "You need my help, is that right?"

Dis placed her right lower hand on her hip and responded with a "Yeah… there are some humans who need supplies… food mostly."

Belial sighed and responded "That would be difficult, you have been declared a rogue Demon Dis, the Dark Prince would have my head if he knew that I was involved in helping you and the Humans. But if even if that wasn't the case, my rule over lands has been challenged by a Demon Baron of Violence."

Dis formed a concerned expression while gesturing her upper right hand towards Belial asking "Which Baron?"

Belial informed with an annoyed tone while placing his hands behind his back "Jedah Dohma, of the House of Dohma, the first of his name within his house. I know not why he has this hate towards me but then again jealousy has no reason to it."

Dis rubbed her chin in thought while responding "Huh… he must be a recent addition to Violence but wouldn't your alliance with Ifrit make this problem go away faster? Lord Ifrit's realm is far closer to Violence after all."

Belial waved his hand dismissively informing "Lord Ifrit is also dealing with a challenge, a minor Demon Lord by the name of Demise has challenged Ifrit for the throne of Anger, I as well as Ifrit suspect that Demise and Jedah have made an unknown agreement to break our alliance."

Dis groaned lowly in a mixture of concern and frustration questioning "How the in the Nine Hells has Demise of all the Efreeti gained enough power to even challenge Ifrit?"

Belial informed while pacing back and forth "Demise has somehow emboldened and empowered the Boar Demons, he has amassed an army of Bokoblins, Moblins, Hinoxes, he has even gained the loyalties of the Boar Demon Lord, Ganon but Demise isn't the only lesser Lord of Hell to have gain such aspirations for conquest, many Demons have taken advantage of the war with Heaven, slaying their former masters and rivals to obtain status and power in the Infernal realms."

Dis seemed concerned for her brother and Ifrit's safety while he noticed and assured "Don't be concerned sister, Ifrit is a stubborn old goat and his army is well equipped and powerful enough to stand against Demise and you won't be seeing me fall anytime soon."

Dis formed a soft yet amused smile before changing the subject "So there's nothing you can do for us?"

Belial placed his hand on his helmed chin in thought before responding "Not directly but there is a minor Demon Lord who has no love for the current status quo in Hell. Azmodan."

Dis formed an intrigued expression before requesting "Could you put me into contact with this Azmodan?"

Belial responded while gesturing his hand towards Dis "Of course, but I would use caution when dealing with him dear sister, Azmodan may be of low status but I have seen his cunning and ambition."

Dis sighed and teased "So expect a possible betrayal, is that what you're suggesting brother?"

Belial scoffed in mild amusement and assured "I will seek out Azmodan and his followers, and I will pay for their services in disrupting the Destroyer's operations and give your humans enough time to plan their escape off world."

Dis formed a confused expression as Belial noticed while pointing out towards the city stating "This world is no longer safe for the Humans sister, and the longer they remain the more at risk they will be in! Lucifer has already decreed that Humanity is to be completely wiped out, no one knows exactly the reason the Dark Prince has for the utter extinction of the Humans but they seem to pose some form of threat that he cannot allow to exist any further."

Dis formed a perplexed expression while placing her upper right hand on her chin in thought "What does Lucifer know about Humanity that scares him to such a extent?"

The Palace of Indulgence (Hours after the arrival of Imshael)

Within a chamber that was a pool of molten lava was Lilith and Astaroth who were seen bathing in the boiling magma relaxing in the heat as Lilith eyed her daughter and asked with a playful tone "So did you enjoy the pleasure with you dear mother?"

Astaroth scoffed in mild amusement before admitting "It was… more enticing than I had imagined… but Imshael is a poor lover, I don't see why you let him live with such a pathetic display."

Lilith waved her hand passively stating "I would've killed him for it but that may offend the Succubi that Asmodeus is negotiating with."

Astaroth groaned lowly in a seeming disappointment to her mother while teasing "I thought you wouldn't care much about the opinions of low born Succubi."

Lilith gave a serious glare towards Astaroth causing her to freeze in an intimidated manner as she reprimanded "It is the End War girl! Hell needs all the resources we can muster if we are to win it!"

Astaroth was silent from Lilith's displeased tone towards her but the the Mad Queen sighed and changed the subject "So if you don't find Imshael to your liking, what would suit your fancy?"

Astaroth sighed in relief of Lilith changing the subject but she formed a formed a disturbing yet twisted toothy grin while confessing in a crazed tone "Ohhhhhh~ I love the mere thought of a lover to fight and resist me with violent intent, I want him to be angry and aggressive for him to throw me around, to punch and bruise me while I do the same to him, (drools slightly) I want to bite scratch and I want to choke and be choked!"

Lilith formed a mildly surprised expression at her daughter's desire for a violent and aggressive lover and questioned "I wouldn't have taken you for a sadomasochist my dear.~"

Astaroth curled her fingers in an excited manner while admitting "Lady Andariel's love for pain awoke something in me mother I cannot deny it!~"

Lilith rubbed her chin in thought while being impressed by Astaroth's depraved desire for violent pleasure and responded "Perhaps your father can be of some help in helping you fulfill you desires.~"

The Infernal circle of Wrath

Within the eternally burning plains of Wrath a large battle being waged between two warring Demon factions one side having Demons that naturally had flames erupting from their bodies. The other faction had Boar-like Demons from the smallest being known as the Bokoblins and their larger Bosses, another species of Boar Demons being the tall and long snouted Moblins while the largest being the one eyed goliaths; the Hinoxes.

The horde of Boar Demons outnumbered the Fiery Demons who had similar sizes of Demons but the Boar Demons were seemingly frailer and weaker despite their great numbers. One of the Fire Demons who was seen as a leading figure was seen with bull-like horns a metal mask that fumed fire and smoke with every breath, he had a fiery orange skin complexion; his left arm had a fiery yellow glow while he wore a large pauldron on his left shoulder.

The Pauldron on the fiery Demon had a demonic face engraved on it while it had a single spike protruding upwards, the Demon had a medium length tail that had a heated glowing underbelly. In the right hand of the fiery Demon was a large Demonic mini-gun with six revolving barrels that he used to rain a rapid barrage of molten fiery blasts of Hellfire killing dozens of the Bokoblins that attempted to strike at him and overwhelm him with their numbers.

The Fiery Demon wore armored leggings that had demonic faces engraved upon the plates of his thighs while leaving his hooved feet exposed, yet despite all the armor the Demon proudly wore no chest-plate revealing his bare and muscular crimson chest. The fiery Demon seemed to be making a low tone sadistic chuckle as he slaughtered the Bokoblins that continued to charge him directly but as they died their bodies piled up upon each-other creating a small hill of flaming corpses.

The fiery Demon gave a satisfied stare in his fiery yellow eyes while he confidently took steps upon the ever-growing hill of bodies, every step bones were cracked before the Demon stood at the top of the corpse pile firing a barrage of hellfire at the attacking Bokoblins. Leading the Boar Demons was a large Boar Demon who was taller than a Moblin yet shorter than a Hinox but his general physique was far more bulkier and muscular than those under his command.

The leading Boar Demon had two ram-like horns on the sides of his face while having long crimson hair, his eyes glowed a ghastly green while he had dark blue skin.

The Demon wielded two large swords in both hands while he snorted angrily at the sight of his Bokoblins failing to slay the Fire Demon before taking a single step forward before a regal voice was heard "I would advise against that Lord Ganon."

The Boar Leader now revealed to be named Ganon turned to see an Incubus who assumed a more human-like form with a pale complexion, his platinum blonde hair styled in a way where the left side of his face was covered while the wind often blew his hair revealing his diamond shaped tattoo under his eye. The Incubus' eyes had no pupile and were completely black in color while he wore a pure white skin tight suit that had diamond shaped cutouts along side his legs, abdomen and the fore arms of his gloves.

The Incubus he wore a red high collared three tailed cape as kept a calm yet arrogant demeanor to his posture sitting in a relaxed manner while keeping his legs apart while Ganon questioned "And what would you advise then Ghirahim?! My Legion is being held back by General Raum!"

The Incubus now revealed to be named Ghirahim eyed Ganon and warned "Because our Master would not tolerate you disobeying his command."

Ganon was silent at the mention of his and Ghirahim's master as Ghirahim informing in a mildly amused tone "Besides your lads are doing their part in his grand plan. Sooner or later Raum will run out of ammunition and his overconfidence and bloodlust will lead him to dive head first towards us, then… (eyes Ganon while licking his lips sadistically) my friend you'll have your chance to slay the right hand of Ifrit or better yet draw the Lord of Wrath himself out into battle! But should you fail to kill him, take a drop of his blood, our Lord has a second plan incase we fail."

Ganon formed a pleased yet twisted grin while impaling his swords into the ground and crossed his arms and responded "Hmhmhm either way a victory."

Back with the Fire Demon now revealed to be named Raum who was seen strangling a Moblin in one hand while he fired rapidly at more incoming Bokoblins shredding their bodies to bloody and gruesome pieces. Raum blasted apart the horde of Bokoblins and Moblins before his mini-gun's barrels glowed a heated orange as he finally ran out of ammo much to his own disappointment before he flicked his wrist breaking the Moblin's neck killing it instantly.

Raum tossed both the Moblin corpse and his gun aside before diving down the corpse pile using all fours to gain momentum while ramming through the vast hordes of Boar Demons while his fiery aura caused his enemies to erupt into flames from being near him. Raum continued his rampage across the battlefield while Ganon and Ghirahim watched in silent with begrudging admiration of his enemy's power and bloodlust while in the opposite direct a Demon who resembled a larger male version of Astaroth was seen observing.

The Demon who had a strong resemblance to Astaroth gave a low disappointed sigh at the sight of Raum's rampage while a shorter Demon with charred skin with four horns two short that curved upwards upon his forehead with two more on the sides of his head sticking outwards.

The shorter Demon had fiery glowing eyes and a lipless mouth that had the same fire glowing mouth as he questioned with a deep growling voice that gave the impression he had an erupting volcano "Shall I rein him in Lord Ifrit?"

The Demon who resembled Astaroth waved his hand dismissively "General Raum is yet to be in danger, I will allow this outburst for the moment, until he is at risk of being harmed Charred Duke."

The Demon now known as the Charred Duke bowed his head while Ifrit ordered "But I want more troops where Raum was supposed to be stationed have them hold the line for the Bokoblins and Moblins that elude Raum's wrath. (turns towards the Charred Duke) and Astaroth, send your most powerful warriors I want Demise and his followers to know a mere cinder of my power."

The Charred Duke who now is revealed to share the same name as Lilith's daughter Astaroth, formed a satisfied grin before leaving Ifrit's side who was seen placing his hands together while watching Raum climb a Hinox before using both hands to violently tear out it's single eyeball. Raum held the giant eyeball overhead while roaring victoriously while the Hinox screamed loudly in pain while wildly shook it's body forcing Raum to fall onto the ground while the Hinox went on a violent rampage tearing at it's own allies.

Ganon stood up and eyed Ghirahim who gave a silent nod causing the Boar Demon to grin before tearing his swords from the ground before charging into battle himself. Ifrit shot up from his throne watching as Ganon took to the battlefield and immediately opened out both hands causing a surge of power through his arms and into his palms.

Raum was seen violently ripping a Bokoblin in half over his body coating his body in blood that bubbled and boiled upon contact with his skin before before being punted by Ganon. The punt causing a booming shockwave knocking back the Bokoblins and Moblins while Raum was sent flying across the battlefield his body crashed through multiple Bokoblins leaving only bloody steamy mists in his wake.

Ganon twirled both his swords in his hands while chuckling in amusement while Raum was seen rolling onto the ground upon landing before finally slowing down and coming to a full stop but Ganon quickly impaled his sword through Raum's bicep making him cry out in pain "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOGHHHH!"

Raum panting heavily in pain while Ganon's sword was still impaled through his arm while Ifrit was seen facing his open palms out towards the battlefield as a massive erupting of Hellfire fumed out his palms that incarnated half of the Boar Demon army. Ganon upon seeing the power of Ifrit quickly tore out his blade from Raum and formed a magical barrier around himself while Ghirahim shocked to see the power of Ifrit quickly hid behind a large boulder and also shielded his whole body in a magical barrier.

Ifrit's Hellfire left Raum unaffected due to his nature as a Fire Demon before Ifrit vanished in a flash of fire and reappeared in front of Raum who gave a weakly groaned while Ifrit gave a disappointed sigh before teasing "You really must love it when I come to the rescue my young pupil."

Raum groaned while laying his head down responding with a mildly annoyed tone "Oh here we go…"

Ifrit scoffed in amusement before turning towards Ganon whose barrier was now shattered leaving his skin lightly burned making him snarl angrily before a portal opened behind him as a deep raspy voice ordered "Ganon withdraw now!"

Ganon groaned lowly before retreating through the portal obeying the mysterious voice as the portal closed behind him and a second opened up for Ghirahim who was left unharmed from Ifrit's attack quickly dived through the portal.

Ifrit looked around as the Boar Demon army was seen in full retreat before turning towards Raum was seen unconscious on the ground before Duke Astaroth was seen riding upon a large Hellhound and reported "My Lord, Demise's forces have retreated in every battlefield."

Ifrit rubbed his chin in thought before ordering "Have Raum be taken from the field, I believe he is far more injured than he appears to be."

Duke Astaroth eyed Raum who had a bruised chest from Ganon's kick before raising his palm towards Raum and opened a portal beneath him before he and his mount followed soon after leaving Ifrit to speculate on his enemy's plan "Demise what was your plan here?"

Hours Ifrit was seen entering a tent where a Demon Magus was seen approaching him while bowing reporting "My Lord, General Raum has yet to recover from his injuries, Ganon really did a number on his ribcage."

Ifrit crossed his arms and questioned "When will he fully recover?"

The Magus shrugged and responded "I do not know, but the process should be sped up if he given a leave of absence and bathes in magma for the remainder of his time… but that being said he has become agitated and angry that he hasn't been permitted to live sire…"

Ifrit groaned lowly in mild annoyance while admitting "I was in the mist of training him to control and teach him how to direct his rage when Demise began this coup."

The Magus rubbed his beard and responded "Well if General Raum is to live and be more affective for you sire, he will need to find a means to let his rage out before he gets himself killed and bereft your of a powerful warrior."

Ifrit nodded in agreement before passing the Magus to see Raum laying down on a makeshift bedding twiddling his thumbs anxiously while stating "You two are not very discreet… my lord."

Ifrit sat down next to Raum and teased "Wasn't trying to be Raum, you need to find a way to control that temper."

Raum scoffed in amusement "Says the Ruler of Wrath… my lord."

Ifrit leaned forward and whispered with a tone that at first glance seemed calm yet the threatening tone revealed the eery rage that Ifrit seemed to allow Raum to witness "Yes, and you would do well to heed my advice you simple minded brute, for I do not need a mindless raging beast, I need a angry warrior who can understand himself and direct his anger accordingly!"

Raum was silent and stared at his master in a mixture of fear and shock of how well Ifrit maintained his composure despite his wrathful nature and questioned "How were you able to control it my lord?"

Ifrit formed a smirk and teased "I lay with the finest women in Hell."

Raum eyed Ifrit and formed an unamused expression in his eyes and questioned "You just lay with women?"

Ifrit nodded and responded "I find the act of indulging in my carnal desires to be relieving and satisfying, you should try it."

Raum scoffed in mind amusement before responding with a convinced tone "I do not need such soft comforts… my lord."

Ifrit eyed Raum in a unconvinced manner and responded "Only a virgin would say such things."

Raum growled lowly as a response while Ifrit chuckled in amusement at the expense of Raum who responded in a hushed tone "Oh I hate you…"

Ifrit chuckled and teased "Oh I know, and but you enjoy my company nonetheless!"

But interrupting the meeting was Duke Astaroth who informed "Apologies for interrupting my lord, but I was informed that Lady Lilith has arrived and awaits for us both in your tent."

Ifrit formed acurious expression before standing up and ordered "Very well, (turns towards Raum) you rest or else I'll make you rest."

Raum groaned lowly before laying down while Ifrit and Duke Astaroth left and later entered Ifrit's tent where Lilith was seen sitting upon Ifrit's throne teasing "Ahhh hello muscles, (eyes Duke Astaroth) uncle Astaroth, has Ifrit been treating you well?"

Duke Astaroth scoffed in amusement and responded "Lord Ifrit has treated me fairly and with respect milady. And might I ask how my foster daughter is doing?"

Lilith sighed and admitted "That is the subject of why I am here, despite being named after you she's rather passionate and full of energy."

Duke Astaroth chuckled as Ifrit questioned with a concerned tone "And why is my daughter the subject of your presence her?"

Lilith stood up from her throne and stated "The little fire spitter has gained a desire for an angry and aggressive pleasure, she wants a lover who can deal as much pain as well as take it while doing the same to her."

Ifrit raised a brow and asked while crossing his arms "And?"

Lilith continued while strutting towards Ifrit "And I was hoping you'd have a Demon under your thrall who can satisfy that desire your daughter has!~"

Duke Astaroth and Ifrit eyed eachother as Ifrit responded "Your timing is rather… concerning as I do have a warrior, injured though he maybe his doesn't lack aggression and perhaps will be more than enough for young Astaroth to handle."

Lilith smirked and demanded "Then kindly bring him before me!~"

Ifrit eyed Astaroth and nodded causing the Charred Duke to bow his head and leave the tent as Ifrit questioned "Astaroth didn't have such desire before… since when did she formed such a taste?"

Lilith formed a smug expression and admitting "She got a taste of what her mother can do in bed along with two others, Lady Andariel is the one who made Astaroth realize her depraved desire for pain and pleasure."

Ifrit rolled his eyes and responded "Ahhh of course… the Mad Queen's desire for pleasure knows no bounds not even for her own children."

Lilith formed a disturbed toothy grin while teasing "You say that as if it was a bad thing!~"

Ifrit groaned lowly before Duke Astaroth entered the tent with Raum as Lilith eyed him while Raum barked angrily "And what are you looking at whore of Babylon?!"

Lilith was taken aback by Raum's lack of respect for her while still in pain from his injuries and quickly regained her composure while forming a twisted grin teasing with a threatening aura "My… he does have a blind fury… perfect!~"

Raum had a confused expression in his eyes before turning towards Duke Astaroth who clarified in a blunt and direct tone while keeping his eyes ahead "Not the same Astaroth, boy."

Raum slowly turned towards Lilith who snapped her fingers magically materializing a health potion in her hand and approached Raum before pouring the green liquid contents on his bare chest while warning with a mildly sadistic tone "This is going to hurt a bit!"

Raum began to roar out in pain as his bones began to crack and heal at a rapid pace "GOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!"

Lilith tossed the glass away before snapping her fingers again opening a portal and tempted "Why don't you go through the portal and find out who the other Astaroth is?~"

Raum panted heavily as his injuries had seemingly had been undone while he turned towards Ifrit who ordered "You are going, Raum!"

Raum groaned lowly before obeying Ifrit and walked passed Lilith who grabbed his throat and threatened "And by the way if you ever disrespect me in front of other Lords again, I'll flay your flesh off your body and parade it and your bloody corpse across the Nine Circles!"

Raum was shocked at the sheer force Lilith was placing in her grip around Raum's throat as he couldn't speak, he merely gave a grunting nod as a response.

Lilith released Raum from her grip allowing him to leave through the portal as it closed behind him while Lilith watched before teasing "He's going to have a handful with her!~"

With Raum who was seen emerging from the portal as it closed shortly after his passing leaving the fiery Demon within a entrance way where a fiery orange glow illuminated beyond the threshold as Raum squinted suspiciously. Raum passed through the entrance way and found himself within a grand and elaborate bathhouse but instead of water it was flooded with perpetually heated magma the heat of which seemed to make Raum feel some strange form of comfort.

Raum sighed in a comforted manner while closing his eyes before he began to detatch his armor off his body leaving himself completely bare and naked, his penis was limped as the tip had a fiery yellow while the shaft and his testicles were a crimson red.

Raum clasped the mask on his face and removed it revealing his humanoid facial and mouth, though his breathed had a constant flickering burst of flames as he began to approach the edge of the pool of lava and sat down with a relaxing sigh "Ahhhhhhhhhh!~"

Raum laid back submerging his body into the magma leaving his his head and pectorals exposed before the daughter of Lilith, Astaroth erupted from the lava in her Demon form which had now revealed to be a more feminine form of her father.

Raum shot up onto his feet ready for a fight as Astaroth eyed him and teased "You don't seem that tough…"

Raum retorted while raising his fists in a battle ready stance "If you're suspposed to be my opponent, I doubt you'd be a challenge at all!"

Astaroth squinted at Raum in mild offense before she magically altered her rather long horns to be far shorter while licking her lips sadistically "Alright then, guess I'll need to teach a low born Demon some manners!~"

Raum without hesitation charged at Astaroth who formed a mildly surprised expression at how direct and fearless Raum behaved making her quickly form a twisted toothy grin before hissing steam from her clenched teeth before holding out her arms and dared "COME AND GET ME THEN!~"

Raum continued his charge before finally reaching Astaroth and began to wildly swing his fists at the Demoness with near blinding speeds while Astaroth took the blows directly as she was seen being knocked around as Raum began to punch her face repeatedly.

Astaroth after taking a few more blows thrusted her right palm which struck Raum's nose knocking him back while making a loud cracking sound as he made a painful roar "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHH!"

Astaroth had a bloody lips while rubbed the blood off with her right hand and saw her own blood causing her to form an aroused yet crazed expression on her face while demanding "Ohhhh you hit hard… more!~"

Raum rubbed his nose and eyed the blood on the tips of his fingers making him growl angrily before staring at Astaroth who held out her hands seemingly daring Raum to resume his assault on her, much to his own confusion causing him to scowl angrily before charging again.

But Astaroth with blinding speeds evaded Raum's charge and quickly squatted down beside him and bit onto his left thigh making Raum cry out angrily "AAAAAAAHHHHH! YOU FOUL HELLSPAWN!"

Raum swung his left backhand towards Astaroth who quickly released her teeth off his thigh and jumped back evading the attack with a bloody sadistic grin as she mockingly licked off the blood that stained her teeth while keeping her eyes on Raum. Raum turned completely towards Astaroth seeing her mock him caused his the fiery parts of his body erupt into flames while getting on all fours and charged at her with his horns aimed for her.

Astaroth gave a fiery exhale from her mouth before using her agility and speed to roll over Raum's back as he charged beneath her as she landed in a provocative squatting stance as Raum quickly slowed himself down with his hands and used the momentum to face her.

Astaroth and Raum eyed one another as Astaroth teased while rubbing her large breasts clearly becoming aroused from the intense aggression and bloodlust that Raum was demonstrating to her as she teased "You're quite the angry son of a whore!~ I'll be sure to keep you as a pet when I've broken you!~"

Raum huffed before mocking "Break me? With those weak arms?!"

Astaroth's smug expression quickly changed to that of offense as Raum continued with a proud tone "You are as weak as you are foolish! I serve only Ifrit, Master of the Infernal Flame and the true ruler of the Circle of Wrath!"

Astaroth scoffed mildly impressed and teased with while pinching her own nipples further arousing herself "Mmmmmmm my father must be pleased to have such a loyal dog!"

Raum eased his stance upon learning of Astaroth's heritage and questioned with confusion "Wait… you are Lord Ifrit's daughter?"

Astaroth formed a toothy grin and responded "I am, and the daughter of Lilith too!~"

Raum groaned lowly and questioned "Then why have you called me here?!"

Astaroth began to strut towards Raum while admitting "I recently gained a desire for a lover who can be as aggressive and passionate as I want!"

Raum eyed Astaroth now understanding why he was sent to the Palace of Indulgence responded "How… odd I've never been requested for such a thing, I only find the thrill of battle and gorging of my enemies enough to satisfy me!"

Astaroth now standing right in front of Raum gave a hushed moan of arousal at the fact that Raum finds sadistic satisfaction in fighting and killing his enemies as she placed her left hand behind her rear casting a spell while caressing her right index finger across Raum's chest.

Raum looked down at Astaroth uncertain to make of her intentions and desire while she responded with a seductive tone "You're making it easy to be attracted to you my pet!~"

Astaroth's spell took shape as chains erupted from the lava and shackled onto Raum's wrists much to his surprise before shouting angrily "YOU TRICKED ME?!"

Astaroth eyed Raum with a toothy grin while assuring "Oh no, no tricks, I'm just fulfilling my desire, and I'll be sure to make you mine!~"

Raum defiantly reeled his head back and swung himself forward and headbutted Astaroth with incredible force causing a small shockwave; which had knocked Astaroth back first into the lava with blood running down from her forehead. Raum growled lowly in pain as blood also ran down his face surprising him at the sheer density of Astaroth's skull while Astaroth rubbed the blood off her face and formed a crazed sexually pleased grin towards Raum.

Astaroth rose to her feet as lava ran down her back, rear and legs as she assured "Ohhhhh~ you're going to be so much fun!~"

Astaroth snapped her fingers forcing the chains to pull Raum to his knees while he struggled to remain standing but ultimately failed as he was now facing Astaroth's breasts directly while she used her right foot to caress his penis beneath the surface of the lava. Astaroth continued to caress Raum's penis with aggressive and rapid speeds as she began to cackle quietly while Raum strained himself in the attempt to free himself from his bondage.

Astaroth bit down on her lower lip in arousal at the sight of Raum's struggle before kneeing him in the face with quick brutality causing his upper lip to burst with blood that sizzled upon touching the pool of lava. Raum growled angrily as a reaction to being struck by Astaroth who magically forced her chains to pull Raum towards the shallow end of the pool while Astaroth followed with a provocative yet confident strut while keeping a sadistic grin on her face.

Raum continued to tug the chains that shackle him down while Astaroth began to crawl on all fours towards the bloodthirsty warrior with a sex crazed expression as she crawled on top of him her vagina rubbing against his penis. Astaroth panted heavily in a mixture of excitement and arousal as her thrusting hips caused her vagina to rub aggressively against Raum's shaft making him to groan lowly seemingly getting aroused from Astaroth's aggression.

Raum's penis began to erect and harden from the constant grinding of Astaroth's vaginal lips while she took notice and aggressively pinched his nipples with both hands while her vagina became moist and wet against Raum's penis. Astaroth formed a seductive toothy smirk before raising her hips up her vagina dripping fluids onto Raum's shaft as she used one hand to lift up his penis and rubbed the tip against the fleshy lips of her vagina teasing herself as well as Raum.

Raum tugged his chains harder eagerly while growling in annoyance much to the pleasure of Astaroth who teased while still rubbing the tip of his penis against her vaginal lips "I see you're ready to be fucked then!~ (Lowers hips and inserts his penis inside her) Mmmmmmmmmhmhmhmhmmmmm!~ Then by all means let's your mistress satisfy your desires!~"

Astaroth began to bounce her hips onto Raum while chuckling in amusement while Raum was heard groaning lowly as he stared at the sight of Astaroth riding him passionately while she began to scratch her nails across his chest and abs lightly cutting his flesh. Raum groaned lowly before coiling his chains into the grip of his hands which began to glow a fiery orange that heated the chains while Astaroth continued to ride him with aggressive movements.

Astaroth stretched out her long tongue with an aroused expression as the chains and shackles that bound Raum began to slowly melt off him before finally using blinding speeds to grope both cheeks on Astaroth's rear surprising her. Raum eyed Astaroth with a smug smirk before rolling over placing her back first onto the floor and began to thrust his hips with aggressive movements that caused loud booming shockwaves that pounded Astaroth against the floor which had begun to crack from the powerful thrusts.

Astaroth reeled her head back with surprised widened eyes while moaning in pleasure "OH! OH! OH! OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH!~"

Raum gave low animalistic growls as he continued to thrust into Astaroth who rolled her eyes upwards with a toothy yet aroused grin while Raum lifted her off the floor and slammed her against a stone pillar. Raum held up one of Astaroth's legs while thrusting his penis in and out of her vagina at a aggressive and rapid pace while his free hand was seen choking Astaroth who was huffing fire from her mouth staring into Raum's eyes with a very aroused expression.

Astaroth struggled to breathe but seemed to be turned on by the rough and aggressive sexual act Raum was putting her through as she begged with a raspy and choking tone "Harderrrrr!~"

Raum scoffed in mild amusement before obliging by squeezing his grip around Astaroth's neck making her bite down onto her lower in pleasure as she quickly grabbed his nipples and pinched them hard making Raum growl in pain.

Astaroth panted heavily in arousal before Raum released his grip from her throat and threw her onto the floor and flipped her onto her front side before sticking his penis inside her vagina and began to thrust his hips against her.

The pounding of their flesh caused the floor to tremble and crack from the sheer force as Astaroth scrapped her claws across the floor while moaning loudly in pleasure "OHHHH FUCK ME HARDER YOU CRIMSON SKINNED BRUTE!~ MAKE ME SCREAM!~"

Raum placed his right hand onto the back of Astaroth's head forcing her face to plant against the floor while he began to thrust his hips faster and harder than previously making her drool with a grin making her scream loudly "I SAID HARDER YOU FIERY BEAST!~"

Raum huffed smoke while pulling Astaroth's head up and slamming her face against the floor and demanded angrily "SILENCE WHORE!"

Raum increased his hips thrusting speeds as if he truly wanted to do Astaroth harm, yet his attempts only made her more sexually aroused as she shouted back "OHHHHHHH YESSSSSSS HURT ME PLENTY YOU ANIMAL!~"

Astaroth's seeming immunity to pain made Raum growl angrily his veins popped out and glowed a fiery yellow as he roared out "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH!"

Raum bite onto the side of Astaroth's neck making her widen her eyes in shock while Raum lifted her up from the floor and charged the wall, crashing her into it and continued to thrust against her as she seeming went limp her mouth left open as her tongue dangle out with saliva drooling in every direction in front of her.

Astaroth though still alive seemed unresponsive as she had a sexually crazed expression on her face as Raum continued to please himself with her with ferocious aggression to his movements while he gritted his teeth while he seemed to grunt in a straining manner "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNHHHHH!~"

Astaroth was heard panting heavily as her head and limbs bounced violently before Raum finally gave a loud bestial groan as Astaroth shot her head straight up screaming in a mixture of pain and pleasure "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!~"

Raum ejaculated inside Astaroth and began to leak out of her yet being a Demon of Infernal Fire his semen was so hot it had a hot glow to it as Astaroth stared down panting excitedly before Raum fell over allowing her to climb off. Astaroth sat down across from Raum and faced him both panting heavily from their sexual indulgence as Raum's chest rose and lowered from his deep breathes while Astaroth rubbed her index and middle fingers against her semen filled vagina and felt it burn her skin much to her own amazement and pleasure.

Astaroth licked the semen off the tips of her fingers and felt it burn her mouth, tongue and throat as she swallowed it with a sigh that fumed a small belch of fire before noticing Raum's penis was still hard and erect.

Astaroth formed a seductive grin before wrapping her large breasts around Raum's penis and began to stroke it with aggressive movements while forming a sex crazed grinning expression while Raum groaned lowly in pleasure "Urrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!~"

Astaroth rubbed her breasts around Raum's penis shifting and bouncing them playfully at an inhumane pace of speed while staring at his shaft with a toothy devilish grin making Raum growl in pleasure before ejaculating an excessive amount of semen onto Astaroth's face and breasts. The hot white glowing semen sizzled upon Astaroth's face and breasts from it's own intense heat while sliding and dripping over his skin making her moan from a mixture of pain and pleasure.

Astaroth panted heavily lowing her face down to suck Raum's penis making him lay back in pleasure as Astaroth sucked out the remaining semen in the shaft of his penis and felt the heat in her mouth. Astaroth slid her lips off Raum's penis and swallowed the semen in her mouth sighing in satisfaction before crawling into the pool of lava, which burnt the semen off her face and breasts leaving her body cleansed of Raum's seed.

Astaroth emerged from the pool with lava rolling off her bare back, her breasts and her the cleavage of her rear in a confident strut before sitting across from Raum asked "Wha-what is your name?"

Raum still panting heavily seemed far calmer than before as he answred "R-Raum… Lord… huff… Ifrit's General…"

Astaroth scoffed in amusement and responded "Father's general huff… well you… huff were amazing!~"

Raum groaned as he sat up to see Astaroth and questioned "Now what?"

Astaroth eyed Raum and teased "Now? We take a break before we go again!~"

Raum scoffed in a mixture of amazement and amusement before shaking his head in bewilderment responding "You may come to regret those words!~"

Astaroth crawled on top of Raum and pulled his lips into locking with her own into a deep passionate kiss as the semen leaking from her vagina dripped onto Raum's penis and testicles.

Astaroth maintained the kiss for a longer period of time before releasing her lips from his and teased with a sadistic tone "You say that as if you didn't struggle greatly to dominate me!~"

Unknown location (Somewhere in the infernal realm of Anger)

Ganon and Ghirahim were seen within a throne room that was built from volcanic stone as if the entire room was carved inside a volcano while a large humanoid Demonic figure was seen sitting upon a throne made from a Demonic skull. The figure's face and neck was shrouded in shadow only eliminated by the glow of his fiery orange eyes and his very long flaming hair as Ganon presented his sword that had impaled Raum's arm which was still wet with the General's blood.

Ganon informed while bowing to one knee "Lord Demise, I have the blood of Raum, as Ghirahim instructed, I left it untouched and kept it staining my blade."

The Demon now revealed to be the opposing challenger to Ifrit, Demise rose from his throne revealing his black scaled body that pulsated like a heartbeat, he wore no form of footwear while wearing a waist-cape that dragged behind him as he walked.

Demise despite being a few feet shorter then Ganon seemed to radiate greater power and authority as he reached out to his subordinate's sword and took it from him and assured "You both have served me well this day, with Raum's blood I can now perform a ritual to track his movements where ever he may hide to recover from his injuries."

Ghirahim and Ganon both formed satisfied expressions from their master's pleased demeanor and plan as Demise raised his right index finger and swirled it in a circular motion forming a Demonic magical seal.

Demise then passed the bloodstained blade through the seal causing the blood glow purple as it surged with power before ordering "Ghirahim create a map of the Nine Circles!"

Ghirahim nodded and obeyed by raising his hands magically forming an small illusion of the entire Kingdom of Hell as the spell that Demise casted upon Raum's blood flew out and floated towards the second circle and circled around Lilith's Palace of Indulgence.

Demise formed a displeased scowl while Ganon rose to his feet and inspected the map and growled in frustration while questioning "Why is the loathsome bastard, in the Whore of Babylon's Palace?!"

Ghirahim informed "It is known that my former Mistress and Ifrit had a short fling for a time, perhaps they are still on good terms. Perhaps enough that Ifrit would reward Raum for his foolish bravery and misplaced loyalty."

Demise dropped the sword and crossed his arms informing with his displeased scowl "It would be suicide to even dare to attempt to lay siege to Lilith's palace."

Ganon pointed out while gesturing his right hand towards the map "But the Whore's defenses are pitiful and weak, we could easily take it."

Ghirahim quickly explained "While you are correct in your assessment Lord Ganon, the matter is not if we could take the Palce but if we can keep it, Lilith has commands the Loyalty of House Aensland the most powerful house of pleasure in Lust one of which is not to be underestimated, not to mention that many of Lilith's lovers would jump at the opportunity to regain favor with the Mad Queen."

Demise added while staring at the map "All of which is moot, as Lilith is a prized concubine of the Dark Prince himself and he would surely punish us for even daring to make such a bold move to one that he views as a valued tool."

Ghirahim rubbed his chin in thought and informed "Perhaps we do not need to lay siege, when I was still counted amongst Lilith's male concubines, I stood as her favorite for a time before Nevan's arrival and she showed me a secret chamber where she has entombed her deceased father, Mephisto. Most servant do not know it's existence and there is a hidden escape passage out of that chamber (points at the Palace on map) here to the north-west end of the Palace, if we are careful, and do not slay any of Lilith's servants we may be able to find and kill Raum right under Lilith's nose."

Demise rubbed his chin in thought while Ganon questioned "Are there any traps or magical defenses for this secret passage?"

Ghirahim informed "None, such magic would be felt by those keen to such senses."

Demise groaned lowly in an uncertain manner before relenting and ordered "Very well… ready yourselves, the three of us will go alone, Raum must die if I am to tip the scales of this war with Ifrit to my favor!"

Earth (Fairport city outskirts)

Near the city outskirts as the sun was beginning to set, the silhouette of five stout giant creatures made of stone were seen making their way towards the city giving determined expressions in their glowing blue eyes as they marched their steps causing the ground to tremble. The steps the stone giants took caused dirt and debris to fly up into the air around the legs while their footprints caused the soil to magical form vegetation and remained afterwards as if these giants caused life to grow from their presence alone.

The leading giant wore a strange chain around the inside of it's blue glowing core in it's abdomen as a book was seen at it's very center while from a far distance Belial the Demon Lord and brother to Beliar saw the giant approaching giants.

Belial opened his blubbery maw open in dread at the sight of the giants and called out to a nearby Demon Magus "You there go and alert Abraxis and my brother, the Makers' Wardens have come!"

The stone giants now revealed to be Wardens that are somehow related to the Makers continued their march towards the city their eyes stoic and focused completely towards the ruined city ahead, their footsteps sounding like thunderclaps as the approached.

Usiel's former outpost

Casiel and Jenovah were seen leading Demons into the outpost in the hopes to capturing Usiel and his remaining followers but the outpost had been abandoned and was set ablaze as Casiel deduced "Usiel must've ordered the base set aflame to deny us what resources and information he had."

Casiel turned towards his Angel followers and held out his hand in a commanding stance while ordering "They cannot have gone far, they would have gone to Haven and that means Usiel would want to keep out of sight and remain in low flight! We will cut them off at Haven, they don't yet know of our new found loyalties to the Destroyer and we will use that to our advantage!"

The Scar

Abraxis, Beliar, Vex, Nevan and Berial were seen at a large Demonic crafted dining table as Gorfang was seen entering the chamber with a plate of steaming hot cooked steak and charred ribs.

Gorfang served the charred ribs to Berial and the cooked meat to both Beliar and Abraxis while Berial took a bite out of the ribs and gave a low impressed groan before questioning "Mmmmmm… what kind of beast is this?"

Gorfang answered proudly "A native beast of this world your highness, it was a favored source of food for the hairless apes before our arrival."

Berial nodded while tearing into the meat of the ribs and responded while smacking his lips "A shame these beasts will go extinct."

Gorfang turned towards Abraxis in confusion as Abraxis informed "I do not plan to eradicate the Bovine, Prince Berial. This is precious resource, and any good Ruler should not waist valued resources such (gestures hands towards his steak) as this."

Berial scoffed in a mildly disinterested manner and responded "True enough."

Nevan took a bite out of her food and gave a low moan of delight while expressing her gratitude "My compliments to the cook."

Gorfang formed a proud smirk while serving meat to Vex who gave a mouthwatering stare before using both hands to grab the meaty oozing steak given to him and began to loudly chomp and chew on it, his lips smacked loudly while he gave no signs of caring.

Gorfang bowed his head and responded to Nevan's compliment "It pleases me that my culinary craft is to your liking, Lady Nevan."

Nevan using a demonic knife and fork began to cut her meat and questioned "Perhaps you could use that talent for my Mistress?"

Abraxis reminded "Lady Nevan, if Gorfang is to leave the armies that our Mistress provided to the Destroyer will go hungry and turn rogue and we've already had many Demons turn against us."

Vex lifted his chin and swallowed the meat in his maw while interrupting "Speakin of which, Boss how do me choppas suit ya?"

Beliar held out his right hand and magically materialized a broken chain axe stating "It cleaves lesser Demons in two with ease, but against much stronger opponents such as Gluttony it seems to rather incapable of maintaining durability."

Vex took another bite out of his steak and slurped the meat into his mouth and responded "Mmmmmmm~ Alroight den I'll make some changes for da choppa!"

Nevan admired the craftsmanship of the axe and questioned "Where did you learn to craft such a weapon Vex?"

Vex gestured his hand towards Nevan and answered "From dat book me and da Boss took from dem humies dat ya took a look at."

Nevan eyed Beliar and questioned with a curious tone "The descendants of Draven made a book?"

Beliar further explained "Indeed, the Starling Family has recorded many of their own inventions and weaknesses to creatures that they slew, and it radiated much magic enough that it allowed me and Vex to track it down and the human sisters you saw stood in my way."

Vex further added "Yeah we killed dat humie clan, except dat one dat got away."

Nevan raised a brow and questioned "One escaped?"

Beliar explained "Yes… she had help from another Human, my from assumption she is the middle child of the females you inspected."

Nevan rubbed her chin and responded "Interesting… though it is unfortunate you could not secure the third female, but I suspect that won't matter to my Mistress."

Beliar gave a quiet sigh of relief as Nevan changed the subject "By the way Abraxis, I noticed those Succubi in your throne room, have they by any chance come across any Human toys during their stay here on Earth?"

Abraxis smirked while answering "If by toys you mean Human slaves, then I regret to inform you no, all Humans are to be either taken as prison for interrogation or be slain."

Nevan clarified while waving her hand dismissively "No, no, I meant the tool of a sexual nature that the humans once used, I heard the hairless apes were very prone sexual pleasures and had tools strictly made for such purposes."

Abraxis raised a brow in a unamused manner before answering "Not that I am aware of… though they have been known to leave the Scar from time to time, perhaps you should ask them yourself."

Nevan formed a seductively pleased expression while drinking a cup of unknown liquids and responding "Oh I intend to!~"

Later a Demon Shaman with a hood was brought before the leading group of Demons that feasted on their meat as a Legion Captain addressed "My Lords, this is Lord Urthrax, you called for him."

Abraxis waved his index and middle fingers in a dismissive manner causing the Captain to bow and leave shortly after while Urthrax got onto one knee and bowed questioning with a curious yet hesitant tone "I-I am honored to be in the presence of such high ranking Demon Lords…"

Abraxis eyed Berial who remained seated while biting his charred meat and commanded "Rise, Urthrax. I called for you, I am led to believe you were the one who encountered the Red Witch that fought against us during the first days of the War?"

Urthrax rose to his feet while answering "Yes Prince Berial, I claimed many of her weapons though the Angel Slayer's power was too much to be drawn away from her."

Berial nodded while responding "Mmmmm I had hoped that you would have it in your possession, (eyes Urthrax with a serious expression) you wouldn't happen to be lying to me would you?"

Urthrax assured with a mildly unnerved tone "I would lie to a Demon whose power eclipses my own… your highness… I stole the Witch's weapons before her battle with the almight Straga, of which there are numerous accounts and witnesses that saw her slain with the Angel Slayer in hand by the Titan."

Berial stared silently at Urthrax who kept his head bowed in compliance to Berial's superiority who groaned lowly before dismissing "I believe you, you may return to your original task."

Urthrax bowed his head and informed "You will be attending then your highness?"

Berial eyed Urthrax as Abraxis explained "Urthrax is the keeper of the locale arena, built to keep the lesser Demons entertained while off duty."

Berial formed an interested expression before responding "That so? I would gladly take the opportunity to witness the games!"

But a portal opened as the Demon Magus that was with Belial appeared and reported "Lord Abraxis! Lord Belial reports of Maker Wardens heading straight for the Human city!"

Abraxis shot up to his feet with a dreaded expression before ordering "Beliar, gather the Legion Boltspitters, and Phantom Grenadiers with Fracture cannons!"

Beliar nodded before quickly sprinting out of the chamber as Berial stood up and questioned "Would you care for my assistance?"

Abraxis bowed his head in appreciations and responded "I would not dare to ask but I will not refuse the offer, if that is what you intended your highness?"

Berial magically formed a fiery blade in his right hand and responded "That is indeed my intention!"

Outside the Demonic outpost Joseph, Juliet, Julius, Hunter Throg and Valkia along with many of the other Human men who were able to carry arms were seen sneaking through the outskirts of the outpost in with the Maker siblings in the rear guard.

Joe was seen the furthest ahead leading the group alongside Juliet and Hunter who hid behind a wall of a ruined human structure as two heavily armored Phantom grenadiers passed coming very close as Beliar was heard approaching while ordering "You two! Lord Abraxis has called for all of your rank to gather around the Maker Tree! The Maker's Construct Wardens are no doubt heading in their direction!"

Juliet upon hearing Beliar's voice formed an angry expression as Hunter who also recognized the voice quickly pinned Juliet back and shook his head begging with a hushed tone "No Juliet, not here there's too many Demons for us all to take on!"

Juliet was heard breathing heavily in anger while stating with a hushed tone "That Demon douchebag killed my whole family Hunter!"

Hunter nodded while calmly assuring in the hopes in calming Juliet "I know, I was there! But now is not the time, he'll get what he deserves but not now!"

Juliet panted heavily in while her eyes began to form tears while nodding silently agreeing with Hunter's assessment who patted her shoulder and said "He'll get him I swear."

The Grenadiers and Beliar was seen leaving the area as Joe turend back and asked the Maker siblings "Thorg, Valkia you two ever heard of Construct Wardens?"

Thorg and Valkia faced each-other with surprised expressions as Valkia answered "The Wardens are stone made giants that house the soul of a great and honored Maker Elder. Their power, strength and wisdom of countless eons."

Thorg rubbed his beard and said "I thought them all taken or destroyed by the Demons…"

Hunter informed "It seems a group of them is heading towards Haven but the Demons are trying to set a trap for them."

Thorg and Valkia faced each-other before Valkia suggested "Ya better go brother, Ulthane and the Horseman will need yer help."

Thorg nodded and agreed "Aye, but will you and the wee ones be ok?"

Valkia scoffed in amusement before held up her hand as Thorg grabbed it while Valkia proudly responded "I've got a good hammer arm on me and one hell of a hammer for it to swing!"

Thorg smirked while pulled his sister close for a short hug and responded "Take care will ya or else I'll have kick yer arse!"

Valki shoved Thorg's shoulder and playfully teased "In yer dreams!"

Thorg chuckled before making his way back towards Haven as the group continued on the search for food and supplies in the Scar, but Joe upon seeing the unfinished Spire in the distance seemingly froze as Juliet noticed and asked "Hey you alright?"

Joe stared at the Spire's direction before responding in a unconvincing manner "It's nothing…"

Joe walked ahead while Juliet had a raised brow of confusion while staring out towards the Spire before turning away, sometime later the group reached the kennel where the cows were being detained. The group from a distance watched as Gorfang was seen waddling out from a nearby structure with a bloodied cleaver in hand before entering the kennel and grabbed one of the cows by his neck and with a single swing he beheaded the cow.

Juliet shook her head as the group watched with disgust as Gorfang was seen eating the cow raw leaving his chin wet with blood while he sniffed the air and ceased his feasting before turning towards the group's direction. The group hid as Gorfang's nostrils flared from sniffing the air before growling lowly before dragging the corpse of the cow and the head back into the nearby Demon made structure.

Juliet magically changed her chainsaw into a cannon and suggested "Let's go!"

Joe nodded while gesturing his hand towards Hunter and pointed at a nearby human ruin structure and directed "Hunter you head for higher ground and give us some cover."

Hunter nodded and responded "Got it."

Hunter left the group and began to climb up to a spot in the building where he could get a better view of the area below while Joe turned towards Valkia and asked "Can you make anything to keep the cows from running around in every direction?"

Valkia responded while crouching down "I can't but I do have a way to keep them calm or at least encourage them to follow me away from here."

Julius asked while approaching in a crouched position "And what do ya need from me?"

Joe ordered while pointing at the rest of the group "You and everyone else is coming with us as backup."

Julius nodded as the group approached the kennel while under the watchful eye of Hunter who remained calm and silent as a portal opened behind him while Gorfang was seen demonstrating an eerie capability to silently approach Hunter.

It wasn't until it was too late that Hunter heard Gorfang's footstep before quickly turning to face the Demon who hissed with saliva drooling down his lower lip "FRESH MEAT!~"

Hunter fired his rifle at point-blank range at Gorfang who used the large slab of metal of a clever to block the bullets that ricocheted and nearly struck back at Hunter whop flinch and covered his face.

Hunter was then grabbed by his leg by Gorfang who raised his cleaver and swung it downwards at Hunter's leg down cleaving it off making him cry out in pain "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHH!"

The groupd hearing the gunfire and Hunter's scream began to hurry as Joe and Juliet ran ahead as Joe barked an order "JULIUS GET THE GROUP AND THE CATTLE OUTTA HERE!"

Hunter held his bleeding leg as Gorfang grabbed his severed leg which had been cleaved to just below the knee and taunted Hunter by wiggling his leg in front of him mocking "You're not goin anywhere meat-bag!"

Gorfang bit down onto the the severed leg and began to chew it raw in front of Hunter who formed an expression that was a mixture of dread and disgust while Gorfang chuckled sinisterly while blood ran down his chin. But time had seemingly slowed down as Joe was seen sprinting up the stairs and began to fire his gun rapidly at Gorfang's back surprising the Butcher Demon who roared in pain yet it seemed to be a slow groan from Joe's perspective.

Joe charged at Gorfang who was slowly turning around as Joe dropkicked his back knocking him through the window behind Hunter who had slowly formed a confused stare to see Gorfrang fly through the window and fall a few stories onto the ground below.

Time returned to normal as Joe landed onto his feet in front of Hunter who questioned with a confused tone "Woah what the hell did you do?!"

Joe noticed Hunter's missing leg and quickly knelt down and tore off his sleeve and tourniquet Hunter's leg to keep him from bleeding to death while responding "Not the time for me to explain."

Juliet reached the same floor as Joe and Hunter and saw Hunter's injury and questioned with a concerned tone "Oh my god Hunter, what happened to you?!"

Hunter grunted in pain while being dragged away with the help of Joe "That Demon knew we were here and hacked off my leg!"

Juliet formed a concerned expression before helping Joe drag Hunter away before reaching outside on ground level to see a trail of blood leading to a weakened and crawling Gorfang who gritted his teeth in pain before Juliet stared before pointing her cannon at him and shot a single blast blowing his head clean off.

Joe sighed and said while he and Juliet dragged Hunter away "I hope that guy wasn't important to the Demons…"

Haven (Hours later)

With Fury who was seen exploring the lower levels of the Tree where the majority of Humans lived many of which upon seeing Fury crowded around her showering with their gratitude for being saved from the Demons and being transported to the safety of Haven.

Thank you!

I can't express how thankful I am for you!

Thank you on behalf of my children.

You saved my family!

Fury seemed overwhelmed and shocked at the gratitude the Humans showered her as she responded with a tone of disbelief "I uh… you're welcome…"

Jin was seen approaching while advising "Alright everybody move along the Horseman doesn't need to be crowded."

The crowd of humans began to allow Fury her space who eyed Jin with a mildly impressed smirk while questioning "I had thought all the best warriors of your people had gone to rob the Demons of their food and supplies."

Jin nodded and responded "Besides Joe, I'm the only other Human qualified to pilot that large mech upstairs, that Ulthane had recreated."

Fury raised a brow and questioned "I am curious as to why Humanity hasn't made more of them, perhaps you can indulge my curiosity?"

Jin sighed and lightly joked "Well if the government hadn't collapsed during this whole Demonic invasion, I would've said it's classified heh, (rubs neck) but truthfully, Armacham was the revolutionary weapons provider, building weapons for what we now know was the Apocalypse… (looks downward solemnly) but it wasn't without a disturbing amount of sacrifice and cost."

Fury formed a confused stare as Jin simply responded "It's a long story one that I am not quite sure am fit to tell… Joe could but even he probably wouldn't."

Fury informed "Jones said that he met a vengeful spirit near the locations of the mech, perhaps he can explain it further to me."

Jin formed a dreaded expression at the mention of the spirit and spoke with a frantic and scared tone "No that's not possible she's contained, Keira Stokes said that Beckett locked her away!"

Fury formed a confused stare at Jin who hurried passed the Horseman who followed after out of her own curiosity, shortly after Jin and Fury reached the main entrance way as Jin spotted Jones sitting down reading a book in hand.

Jin approached Jones and demanded with a concerned tone "You? You saw her?!"

Jones responded while keeping his eyes glued to the book pages "You'll need to be a bit more specific about who this "her" is."

Jin leaned forward and answered with a more hushed voice "Alma Wade."

Fury hearing the name remained silent and observed as Jones eyed Jin and responded "Yes, I meant the spirit of that poor girl."

Jin shook her head and stated "That is the form she more often assumes, but you saw her did she kill anyone?!"

Fury eyed Jin in confusion as Jones responded "No with Juliet's help and guidance we managed to convince Alma we were of no threat and she guided us to find a video made by Harlan Wade going into great detail of how he and Armacham treated Alma."

Jin questioned while keeping her concerned demeanor "But if you saw her she must be unleashed… and if so, God help us…"

Fury added while approaching "Unless she has a deep connection to the place that Jones went to."

Jones eyed Fury and formed a curious expression while Jin questioned "Even so that doesn't mean she's contained! And besides how do you know so much about the topic?!"

Jones crossed his arms and admitted "I was about to ask the same thing."

Fury gestured her right hand towards Jin and Jones explaining "I don't claim to be an expert on the subject but my older brother, Death is the most knowledgeable Necromancer I know and when we shared a room for a time after his abode was destroyed due to a rogue Angel and Maker we spent some time and he explained a few things about souls and restless spirits."

Jones rubbed his beard giving a mildly impressed smirk while teasing "And you listened? Shocking."

Fury tilted her head while squinted at Jones as she crossed her arms and retorted "Ugh you sound like my brother Strife!"

Jones placed his hands behind his head and kicked his feet up in a relaxed and confident manner while responding in a playful tone "Sounds like a cool guy to me."

Fury rolled her eyes in mild annoyance while groaning stating "Oh you two would get along too well!"

Jin eyed the two and questioned "But would your brother help us in this matter Horseman?"

Fury turned towards Jin and explained while gesturing her left hand outwards "Death left to find a way to prove War's innocence and won't be of any help nor would I ask. Because this spirit you speak of is clearly no longer hostile or at the least has already fulfilled her desire for vengeance."

Jin still remained unconvinced and stated "I still don't like the thought that Alma can still be a threat, I'll have to see if she is as you claim."

But one of the Human guards at the entrance approached the group and interrupted the conversation "Pardon the interruption but we've got company heading our way!"

Fury, Jin and Jones quickly ran out towards the entrance to see the Seven Legion and Usiel approaching Haven as Ulthane walked out and had a distrustful expression at the sight of the Angels before they were suddenly attacked by Casiel and Jenovah's group. But as the Seventh Legion faught against their treacherous brothers the Construct Wardens were seen approaching Haven from down the street causing every party to stare in awe and shock.

The Wardens eyed the Angels as Ulthane shouted "THEM ANGELS BEING LED BY THE BIG ONE WITH THE BELL IS OUR ALLIES!"

Usiel turned towards Haven and ordered "SEVENTH LEGION RETREAT TO THE TREE!"

Usiel and his warriors made their retreat towards the tree while the leading Warden eyed those who stayed with an angry expression and said with a mildly entertained tone "Alright then lads… (bashes fists together twice) time to pluck some pigeons!"

To be continued