It had been a few hours since the Slayer had his second encounter with Alastor after the failed deal attempt. The Slayer could still not get in contact with his fortress to generate a portal. So at this point, he just kept on exploring and really seeing how far the lengths of this realm would go. He figured it had to be almost endless, but who could really know.

The Slayer started to hear a new noise now. A noise that sounded like some kind of hissing. He looked around and found the source of the noise. The sound seemed to fade away as the Slayer looked around for what caused that. Something about that made him feel like he was being watched. He still couldn't locate the source so he just continued to walk along. He was on some type of high alert as he expected to figure out what the source was. And it didn't take long for him to spot a grey creature on the ground.

It was an actual snake that was slithering on the pavement. He saw as it slithered over his armored boots and the area around him before going up his body. He could feel the serpent slithering around all parts of his body, but he still remained calm as always. The snake wrapped itself around his forearm and looked the Slayer in the eyes before showing its fangs and hissing loudly at him. The Slayer glared right back at the snake and he snatched it right off his arm. He brought the snake up to his eyes and gave it a death stare. He could actually see the snake completely back off as it actually looked uneasy. The Slayer was thinking about crushing it in his hand before he heard an odd noise and then heard footsteps approaching him. He slowly looked up to see a new demon walking toward him. This one actually looked somewhat human except for his pure white skin, sharp claws, red spots on his cheeks and sharp teeth. The demon held a cane of his own with an apple on the end and was dressed top to bottom in a fancy white suit and top hat. The Slayer dropped the snake and loosened his fists in case a fight was about to break loose. He then focused on the snake as it slithered away in a hurry and went towards this man. He saw a big, calm smile on this man's face as he extended an arm out to it and allowed it to slither up his arm and it found itself resting on the top of his white top hat. The demon looked right at the Slayer in his eyes before introducing himself.

"Calm yourself, I assure you, I am not here to fight or anything like that. I'm Lucifer, Lucifer Morningstar. I have heard quite a lot about you, I think it's time we met."

Elsewhere in Hell

A massive explosion could be heard from many blocks as Cherri unleashed a bomb at a nearby billboard in hell.

"Nice one Cher," Angel said as he was currently sitting down on top of a roof enjoying a bottle of booze while Cherri unleashed destruction.

"Thanks. Wanna have another go?" Cherri asked.

"Hm. Got a fuckin target for me this time?" Angel asked as he started to look around for something to shoot at. He was hoping for something involving the Three V's or Sir Pentious.

"Gimme time, I'll find something challenging," Cherri said as she was looking.

"Had any more run-ins with the old fuck since the last time?" Angel asked.

"Nope! If he's still alive, he's probably in fucking hiding after the ride he was sent on," Cherri said re-mentioning his outcome with the Slayer.

"Still wish I could have been there for that," Angel said as he took a swig.

"It was very unexpected, but a riot," Cherri responded.

"Did you ever speak to the guy? Where you ended up wasting ya breath?"

"Ya, I did try. But I guess it is true, the guy doesn't talk at all," Cherri said. "Ha! Right there, 3 o'clock."

"Cherri I ain't no army man that I know what 3 o'clock means," Angel said.

"Well then get up off yer lazy ass and come look at what I'm seeing," Cherri said. She went over to Angel and helped him to his feet. "That billboard over there. I'm sure you'll want to destroy it."

And Cherri was right, it was one of Vox's billboards. "Nice find. Think I'll take a real shot at this one." He said while taking out a pistol and lining up a shot. He ended up emptying the whole barrel. He raised the gun and blew the smoke that came out of it to admire his work.

"I would honestly never put it past you to do something like that," Cherri said with a laugh. Vox was present on the billboard and Angel shot 6 rounds. Two of them were made where Vox's nipples would be and the other four made a dick shape on his screen.

"Of fucking course Cher," Angel said. "Just wish I could do that shit for real."

"You want to shoot a dick shape on Vox's face?" Cherri asked, clearly knowing what Angel meant by that.

"You wouldn't?" Angel asked.

"Touche," Cherri said. "So, you got anything else going on today?"

"I do got something at the hotel. And I would bet that fucking Val is gonna call me in for some all-night bullshit," Angel said in a less enthusiastic mood.

"You actually have something to do at that hotel?" Cherri asked. She heard what Angel said about Valentino, but didn't want to bring him down so she avoided it.

"Yeah, the two killjoy queens at the hotel have scheduled redemption bullshit that they want me to do. Probably should just to keep em off my back, but then again, where's the fun in that?" Angel said.

"I don't know, maybe ya should so they don't ground you. Then I'll never be able to see ya," Cherri said.

"True, I would bet they'd get the fuckin' Radio Demon to help them ground me for real. Give em a good fuckin' laugh," Angel said.

"Isn't the Radio Demon some kind of fucking cannibal?" Cherri asked as she didn't know a lot of personal things about Alastor.

"Pretty sure," Angel responded.

"Damn. If you defy the princess, she'll probably have him eat you," Cherri said.

"Well, better get going then, I don't want to be late," Angel said with a sinister smile as he obviously didn't care about being late. "If ya want, you can swing by that hotel I'm staying in, could make it a lot less boring."

"Maybe I'll take up yer offer if I don't have anything going on," Cherri responded.

"I hope so. It was fun to blow off some steam with ya. See ya around sugar tits," Angel said with a few snaps of his fingers.

Cherri remained upon the building for a little while longer before going down the fire escape to the ground floor. She brushed off her red top a few times before hearing a familiar, and to her, annoying voice.

"YOU, YOU DIRTY CHEATING BITCH," Sir Pentious exclaimed as he slithered on over to Cherri. Pentious had a few of his egg bois following him with weapons in case the situation turned hostile.

"Oh? Nice to see you still alive, and still complaining," Cherri said as she placed her hands on her hips to give him a sassy type of look.

"I am not complaining. Our battles are between you and I...and sometimes that whorish friend of yours, BUT MAINLY BETWEEN YOU and I. It is cheating to involve a third party," Pentious responded.

"A third party?" Cherri said with a laugh. "What the hell are you even talking about?"

"I am talking about your inclusion of that overlord to our battle. The one who dismantled my Desssstroyer," Pentious said.

"You mean the fucking human? Also Destroyer? Very original," Cherri said and ended her speech with sarcasm.

"I will not have you insult my names. And you are for ssssure lying to me, that was no human! NO human could do ssssuch a thing," Pentious said taking offense to that insult.

"I thought you were so hip and like to keep up with the times. That right there was a fucking human. And I have never seen that guy before in my life. You clearly have an enemy and he made you eat shit," Cherri said.

"THEN HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN HOW HE DID THAT?" Pentious asked, demanding an answer.

"I don't know. Maybe cause he has something you don't?" Cherri said with a shoulder shrug.

"Pfft, I find that highly unlikely. I have genius intellect, stunning looks, am remarkably evil, and have the most class in ALL of hell. What could he possibly have that I don't hm?" Pentious said with a cunning smile and a proud stance as he thought he bested Cherri's argument.

"I don't know, how about muscles? Brawn? Literally any kind of physical strength at all?" Cherri said and made herself laugh as she managed to shoot down Pentious's ego.

"She has a point there sir," said by one of the egg bois.

"SHUT UP BEFORE I SSSSCRAMBLE YOU," Pentious exclaimed. He now tried to think of a good comeback."W...Well, that does not matter. The brain is better than brawn missy!"

"Oh yeah cause your brain reallllly helped you out there," Cherri said sarcastically. "Look, old man, I still don't have a clue who that is other than the fact he is not a guy to mess with. So you should just take yer loss and slither back to your little lair or wherever it is you stay. Heh, unless you want to go for round 2?"

"N-NO, I mean no, I am not prepared for an attack as thissss was a mutual meeting," Pentious said trying to not make it look like he was a coward.

"Uh-huh, right. I will be waiting for when you want to try again," Cherri said as she began to walk away.

Sir Pentious let out a frustrated groan, "I hate that tramp so much."

"Uh Mr. Boss man, what is that?" One of the egg bois said. Pentious then looked down to see that Cherri had left a small bomb behind. It was too late to try and run as it went off leaving them surrounded in a cloud of pink smoke. After a few coughs and waves of the hands, the smoke cleared. But Cherri was long gone by then.

"I really HATE her," Pentious said again.

"So. What are we going to do about that man Mr. Boss...uh man?" One of the egg bois asked.

"I think Cherri is lying in saying that we are now his enemy. I don't believe he saw my face. He DID see all of yours. But did not see mine," Pentious said. He then started to brainstorm an idea. "Still, that armor he wore was something I had never seen before. That material, it looks new. EGG BOISSS! Back to our liar, an idea of mine has sprung out of my genius mind."

Hazbin Hotel

Back at the hotel, Husk and Alastor had returned from there little male bonding trip. Husk had of course retreated to bar. But was not behind it today, he was sitting in one of the various bar seats. Niffty was doing some cleaning in the lobby, so it didn't take long for her to want to talk to Husk.

"Hey Husk, did you have fun with Al?" Niffty asked as she was aware that the two of them went out.

"No, I can not say I had fun being Alastor's henchmen today," Husk responded to her question.

"What did he even have you do?" Niffty asked.

"For some reason, he felt like he needed to bring me along to go to a damn meeting with one of his damn lady friends. Went through the damn cannibal part of hell," Husk said.

"Oh, was it Rosie?" Niffty asked as that was one of Alastor's lady friends.

"I think so. Surprised you fuckin' know her," Husk said.

"Oh yeah, I've heard of her before when talking to Alastor," Niffty said.

"Then that makes even less god damn sense of why he decided to bring ME!" Husk exclaimed.

"It is not very often when only you two get to hang out," Niffty said, coming up with her explanation.

"I'd like to keep it that way. Usually, when it's me and Alastor, he always makes me do shit that I cannot say no to. Makes my life easier when you are around," Husk said.

"Aw thanks!" Niffty said. Although Husk didn't completely mean it as a compliment.

"Eh whatever, don't read that much into it," Husk said with a shrug of his shoulders and a bored look on his face to combat Niffty's smile.

"So all you and Alastor did was meet Rosie?" Niffty asked, wanting to get the most details as possible.

"Yes. Well, I guess I take that shit back. Something else did happen," Husk said. He stopped and let out a small chuckle as he at least found it amusing.

"What is it? It must be funny if it actually got you to smile!" Niffty said.

"I don't think it you will find it as funny as I did, which really wasn't that much. But it was fun watching one of Alastor's deals blow up in his fucking face," Husk answered.

"Like metaphorically or physically?" Niffty asked as she figured Husk would find both funny.

"I wish it was physically. Could finally get him outta my fuckin hair," Husk said before letting out a sigh,"We ran into that human. Well actually fuckin' no. AL ran into that human and using another one of his fucking portals, brought me along for the ride," Husk said for clarification.

"So what happened with the human?" Niffty asked.

"HE politely declined my offer," Alastor said as he was now standing behind both of them.

"My ass he politely declined," Husk grumbled.

"No my dear Niffty, I'm afraid Husker likes to exaggerate. Nothing spontaneously combusted. I simply offered the confused human a good deal for his troubles and he declined. Was simply a loss for him," Alastor said as he somewhat ignored Husk's response.

"Ya seriously ran into the big guy AGAIN?" Angel asked as he now joined the conversation. The three honestly didn't even know he came in the hotel. They were all too drawn to the conversation that they weren't too aware of their surroundings. It wouldn't come as a surprise that others would join the conversation, as any big topic about the human brought some interest.

"Yeah, we fucking did," Husk responded.

"Spill the fuckin beans then smiles, what happened," Angel asked.

"There are no beans to be spilled as you so graciously put it. I spotted him in the city and decided to play my hand in offering him a deal that could benefit both parties. I gave him a choice and he said no," Alastor said giving the brief summary.

"Emphasis on the word said," Husk said, which raised some eyebrows.

"Care ta expound on that one Husky?" Angel asked.

"What our feline friend is trying to say is that we actually heard the voice of this human. But he only responded with the singular word of no. As I said, nothing to be spilled," Alastor said as he wasn't finding this to be that interesting.

"You actually got him to say something to you? Didn't think that was possible after I ran into him," Angel responded.

"You also met him?" Niffty asked.

"A few days ago. Unfortunately, none of my luscious charms worked on him," Angel said while placing the back of his hand on his forehead and acting like he was heartbroken.

"Small world we live in don't we?" Alastor said sarcastically. He then twirled his cane in his hand and began to walk away towards his own room.

"Something's up his fucking ass," Husk said as he watched Alastor leave.

"I could kind of see it too," Niffty said in agreement.

"Ya both could tell?" Angel asked as he wasn't getting that vibe from Alastor.

"We've been around Alastor too fuckin' long. Yeah, he'll always put on that damn smile of his and act like nothing is wrong, but he's clearly irritated at the moment," Husk said as he was now leaning on the bar's counter.

"You're tellin me that smiles is that butthurt that the human refused his deal? How could something like that break him down?" Angel asked with a grin on his face.

"There's probably more than just that going on that is making Al on edge," Niffty responded this time.

"Bet he'll go out and slaughter the first demon that looks at him wrong to blow off said fucking steam," Husk said.

Pride Ring, Pentagram City

The two just stood there looking at one another. The Slayer noticed this Lucifer had a big smile on his face. Starting to become a big theme around here, everyone always showing some big-ass sharp teeth smile. Wondered what they were always so happy about. Or if it just was the fact that they were all putting on a fake face because they all had some ulterior motive in mind. That is exactly what the Slayer expected. But, the name Lucifer did sound familiar to him as he thought he had heard that name used before. Of course, never in his world as the so-called Lucifer of his dimension went under the title of Davoth or the Dark Lord. But his thoughts ended as his newfound chat "buddy" decided to speak up again.

"Well so you are the guy that all the talk has been about. You know I wasn't sure what to expect but you are so...wow! So y-, ACTUALLY this won't do. How about we go somewhere more professional," Lucifer suggested with a twirl of his cane.

The Slayer watched as he seemed to twirl his wrist. In an instance, the Slayer quickly noticed that he, as well as Lucifer, were in a whole new area. They were now indoors in Lucifer's study. The Slayer observed the area around. Two large windows were behind Lucifer's desk but were being covered by a pair of drapes. There were also a few paintings on the wall. The notable one was a painting of this Lucifer and two female demons. One looked older and seemed to be a few inches taller and one shorter. The Slayer could put it together that this was his family. So these demons CAN reproduce. That is an odd thing that the Slayer wasn't expecting. But this realm has been nothing but surprises.

"Ah. This is better! Wouldn't you agree?" Lucifer spoke. He then propped his cane against the desk. He then sat down in a large red leather chair. After he got comfortable, he sat back in the chair and interlocked his fingers, while still giving the Slayer his smile. "Go on. Sit."

The Slayer stared down at the two fancy leather chairs that faced Lucifer. He then stared back at Lucifer not having much urge to sit.

"Oh come on. You've been busy, take a moment to relax. What are you afraid the chairs will come alive and kill you or something? Ha! Wouldn't that be something. But no, no. Nothing like that. Go on and sit down," Lucifer said again, trying to show hospitality. The Slayer did find it a little odd why he said it like that. Could the chairs gain life all of a sudden? But the Slayer stopped focusing on that and did sit himself down in one of the chairs. He honestly wondered if the chair would even be strong enough to support his weight and the weight of his praetor suit.

"Was that so hard?" Lucifer said sarcastically." So, as I said, my name is Lucifer, the king of hell and ruler of the pride ring. You've probably heard of me from those ridiculous stories made by Christians. One, in particular, being the bible?" He said with a grin. "Anyways, as I would LOVE to toot my own horn, that is not the point of this. YOU! Yes you are the point of all this. So much talk has been going around Hell lately. Demons were saying some...human had made his way into Hell and was walking down the streets," he explained while he used two of his fingers to illustrate walking. "I thought it was frankly bullshit but here you are! You are quite big for a human. You clearly like to work out I see. Very impressive stature you got there." Lucifer then got out of his seat and walked around to Doomguy's side. "And that is...quite the get up you have on. What were you going to some convention or something that those humans go to? Is this your little cosplay outfit? I must say it does look really well made and I- woah? WOW okay, that is actually really hard." He exclaimed as Lucifer gave the armor a few taps with his fists. He then practically teleported back to his seat on the other side of the table. "So maybe you aren't just for show after all. Perhaps you...you are special. Now I have to believe you may confused, lost, maybe scared?"

The Slayer being the so-called first human in hell was probably the correct answer, but he felt no need to actually respond to that question, so he continued to sit in silence.

"Hm. Silent treatment. Was I that mean? Well anyways, you seem to be a human, I mean you at least look like a human. Unless you are some kind of human look-alike creature. If you're not, then you are in fact a human. But what am I saying, whatever you are doesn't matter because you are not a demon. I can sniff that one out. And a non-demon being in hell, in my realm is quite unheard of and I don't mean that lightly. I have been down here for so, so long and not once has a human stepped foot here without having died first. And by the way you look I really feel like that isn't the case." Lucifer spoke. He then adjusted his suit for a moment before speaking again. "With that being said, I have some questions for you. Nothing hard really, just REALLY simple questions. Now I figured that you have probably been asked these questions a hundred times already, so it should be an easy answer right? So with that being said." Lucifer said but paused for a few seconds to add some type of dramatic effect. "That begs the really big, and the really interesting question. How did you get here?"

The Slayer wouldn't budge to answer that question. Mainly due to the fact that he doesn't like to speak but the other being the fact that he honestly had no fucking clue. The marine stayed motionless in his chair while not taking his eyes off of Lucifer.

"Hmph. You know I had heard many things about you. I can easily tell your muscles aren't just for show. I also have seen stuff on the news. You single-handedly dismantled whatever kind of ridiculous invention that was and tossed it like it was a brick. I tend to know of the big things that go around here. Well for the most part. Let's just say if I care enough I'll know. Anyways, I also heard a lot of chatter from the demons online. Some being rumors, others seeming to be true. When I saw the one saying you don't speak whatsoever, I thought it was false. But, you are really committed to silence," Lucifer said. He waited for around thirty seconds to see if the Slayer would respond at all. Maybe with a "yes", "no", "go fuck yourself", or just about anything. But got nothing. "That is a pity, it would seem that I will not be gaining any answers to my questions."

The Slayer could tell that there was nothing but fake emotion in the way this Lucifer talked to him. It almost seemed like he was ready to snap at any moment. So the Slayer was waiting for him to make some kind of move.

"Now, I am usually not a betting man, but I would bet that YOU yourself have questions. Like c'mon, a human trapped in a world that they probably never knew existed or have never seen before? You seriously must have questions and who better to ask than the big boss man of Hell himself. And you refusing to speak will not get any of your questions answered. Now, will it? Now I don't know if you understand me, or speak some kind of other languages besides English. And I won't be able to know if you keep sitting there in silence," Lucifer said. He was starting to become a little annoyed of the Slayer just staring intensely at him.

At this moment was when the conversation began to fade away. Both men just stared at one another in silence. Lucifer waiting to see if this stranger would finally speak up and the Slayer sees if this king would do something irrational.

"Nothing? You really aren't going to say a god damn word?" Lucifer asked again.

Not a god damn word indeed as the Slayer didn't feel like giving him what he wanted. That was of course information about him and also him to speak.

"Ugh. Well, so be it I guess. Perhaps you will eventually break this consistent silence. But at the very least you are familiar with who I am, and you really should be familiar. This is my realm, this is where I rule, and you better not forget that. Whoever you are, where you were born, who your parents are, what your name is, or whatever it is you do doesn't affect me. If you keep that in your mind, then I could care less about what you do here. Don't make me do something harsh, cause it would just be harder on me. Did you get it? Perfect." Lucifer said as he stood up from his chair. "Welcome to Hell." He said with a sinister smile. Once again he gave a twist of his wrist and the Slayer was teleported out of the room and right back into the city where he was taken from.

The Slayer looked all around him and he certainly was back to where he once was. Once again, an interesting conversation with one of the beings who call this place home. He seemed to be gaining the attention of the powerful beings who inhabit this hell. He assumed that he would start to draw the attention of more. But this Lucifer seemed to be someone to be aware of. He might not like what he is doing and considering the fact that the Slayer is a type of intruder in his realm, he may try to kill him. But something did catch the Slayer's ear during that conversation. When he said he was the king of hell, he said that he was the ruler of the pride ring. This made the Slayer think that there was even more to this hell than where he found himself. Maybe there were more of these...rings out there that inhabit different things. Maybe things that could help him. So the Slayer figured out that there was more in store for him in this realm and he had nothing but time.