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Alastors Home, The Edge of Pentagram City
Charlie decided she wanted to move in with Alastor after leaving the hotel. After all, shouldn't a future Queen and King live together? Alastor's shadows moved all of her belongings to Alastor's home and they began to unpack. As they were doing so Alastor's shadow kept whispering in his ear. Charlie could never understand what the shadows said but Alastor just thanked it and told it to inform him of any changes.
Charlie looked over to Alastor and asked "Hey Alastor?" "Yes my darling?" He replied. Charlie had an inquisitive look on her face "Why is it whenever your shadows talk no one can understand them but you?" "That's because they are enchanted that way." Alastor chuckled.
Charlie just gave him a confused look so he continued "When I arrived in Hell I was blessed with tremendous power, especially for a mortal soul. I knew with this power I would become a threat to those around me so I began studying some dark and archaic ways. It allowed me to manipulate and control shadows, within reason. I decided that there should always be someone looking out for me in case I am unaware of a threat. Using my newfound abilities I enchanted my shadow. This allowed it to spy for me, interact within the physical plane, and even allow me to teleport through it. A byproduct is gaining sentience, my shadow is alive now in a sense. To actually answer your question, I enchanted my shadow so that no one save your fathers power level could ever hear my Shadow. I did this so no one would ever know my next move. I did all of this to keep myself safe."
Charlie was surprised at that answer, like most she always assumed the mighty Radio Demon had nothing to fear. Looking over at Charlie Alastor said "Of course as time went on I gained my own reputation. This along with the deeds of my 'indiscriminate youth' shall we say ensured that people would think twice before crossing The Radio Demon" as he said the title given to him, his power flared a little and reality started to distort like a radio line. "Does that answer your question my dear?" Alastor asked. Charlie just nodded and continued unpacking her belongings.
The Capital of Pentagram City
Lucifer had stepped down as the ruler of Hell and the Pride Ring. He appointed Stolas the Goetic Prince to rule over the pride ring (Stolas's power and influence was increased accordingly). Now all the kings of the various rings were trying to decide who would be crowned the next King of Hell. Asmodeus, Stolas, and Beezlebub had no desire to rule over all of hell. They felt the throne belonged to Charlie Magne by right of succession. They were fine with voting in a democratic way until the true heir came into her power. The other sins had various ideas.
Mammon wanted the throne for himself. He was known for being a greedy bastard but if he ruled all of Hell then he controlled all the money. Being the ruler of the Sloth Ring Belphegor didn't care who took the throne as long as no one muscled in on her turf and interrupted her naps. Leviathan was always jealous of Lucifer. He always wanted the power, fear, and respect Lucifer commanded and wanted the throne all for himself. Satan was much more neutral in the matter. He hates both Mammon and Asmodeus so neither would ever get his support for the throne. Satan respected the Magne family and respects the right of succession; that being said he will respect whoever ends up taking the throne.
Mammon was through with all this bickering. He eventually shouted out "Enough of this, time is money! Let's just vote on a new ruler already!" Asmodeus smirked at the outburst "Calm down Mam, we all want to get home." Mammon bared his teeth "Fuck off Ozzie, you damn hypocrite! I am still gunning for you after that disaster with Fizzarolli!" Stolas decided to step in at this point "As the new King of the Pride Ring, If you touch him Mammon I will swallow you like the spider you are. Is that understood?" Mammon growled and pouted like a child in response.
Stolas continued "Since there are three votes for Charlie Magne she will be crowned the new Queen of Hell when she possesses The power to command all of us. Until then we shall vote on the actions needed as a council. If you miss a meeting your vote will be abstained, is that understood?" There was no answer as some of these kings still didn't respect him, that wouldn't do. If he was to keep his new throne and avoid anyone trying to usurp him then he would have to command respect. He flared out enough of his new power so the other kings felt it. He then repeated "IS THAT UNDERSTOOD!!!" Asmodeus flinched at that display of power before replying "Yeah, Yeah we get it Stolas, no need to get your knickers in a twist. We all understand right everyone" He was met with a series of begrudging affirmations. Stolas just said "Good, then this meeting is at a close" with a crack of light the room was empty
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