Okay, for those wondering, these are the moments in Magnus's past I am going to focus on:
When he helped give humans magic
Next when he is reunited with the Majestic Island of Lemuria
Then when he meets the Biblical God as well as the Celtic Pantheon
Defending Lemuria from a World Enemy and help Yahweh seal Trihexa
The death of Merlin and Magnus killing the original Satans
Azazel breaking his friend's item and earning Magnus's wrath
Meeting Ophis
Helping end the Devil Civil War
Killing Devils who tried to kidnap people of Avalon and Lemuria
Now, a lot of people want to see the one with the Devils. So, I'm going to do that since I came up with ideas regarding it. To be honest, a lot of the origin backgrounds won't be chronological, though I hope you enjoy it either way. Be sure to leave a review! Also, people have been saying that they've been getting false updates. I have no explanation for that.
(Underworld, 500 Years Ago)
Serafall Sitri, heiress to the Sitri Clan, grunted as she killed ten more Devil soldiers. Another Devil charged at her with a spear, forcing Serafall to use her wand as a makeshift club. She batted the enemy's weapon aside before conjuring a large pillar of ice that pierced the Devil's body, skewering him. She launched another wave of ice at more enemy soldiers. As they fell, Serafall took a moment to catch her breath. Her body was covered in scratches and her clothes were slightly torn. And yet this pain was nothing compared to the pain in her heart.
Just as her icicles pierced their bodies, Serafall felt like it was piercing her heart. Killing her own kind was something she would never be comfortable with. Yet there was no other option, if the current government, or Old Satan Faction as they were called, were allowed to carry out their plan, to start another Great War, then it would lead to the extinction of the Devil race. That is why people like Serafall, as well as Sirzechs, Ajuka and Falbium rebelled against the descendants of the original Satans. Their group, the Anti-Satan Faction, had the support of several of the surviving Pillars, including their own houses. The civil war had eventually gone for over a hundred years, costing many Devil lives.
Presently, the Anti-Satan Faction was now besieging Agreas, a large floating island that housed much of the Original Four Satans' technology. If they could take that, then it would be a step away from taking the capital Lucifaad and finally ending this war. However, the Old Satan Faction predicted this and thus stationed a large force to defend the floating island. They also dispatched armies to attack other important areas, thus causing the rebels to split their own in response. The other three leaders had been forced to fight in those areas, thus leaving Serafall to take Agreas. And despite having Satan-class powers, the numerous enemies and attacks were taking their toll on her.
"Serafall-sama! Another wave is incoming!" A young Ruval Phenex shouted. The young heir had no wounds thanks to his clan's regenerating abilities, but he was clearly exhausted from having used so much magic.
Sure enough, at least five dozen Devils were descending. They were all Ultimate-class with a few Satan-class. They remained a safe distance before readying their spells. The magic circles began to merge into one large circle for a powerful bombardment attack. The heiress could tell that this time it would be a full-blown bombardment. Judging by the amount of demonic power being generated, the combine force would injure someone as strong as her severely, especially since she had been exhausting her powers for the past six hours.
"Everyone! Defensive barriers!" She ordered to her forces. Raising her wand, Serafall conjured a large magic circle, which was soon reinforced by the others. Despite that, the barrier wouldn't be able to stop the full barrage of spells coming their way. The Sitri heiress braced for impact when suddenly…
"Maximize Magic: Wall of Babylon!"
Following the voice, a surge of immense magical energy began to expand across the battlefield. Suddenly a large wall, covered in various pictures and runes popped out of the ground between Serafall's forces and the oncoming attacks. The spells bounced off the large structure, explosions filling the air as the protective barrier held firm. The spells all flew back to the ones who cast them, killing or injuring them. It was only after the last wave of spells struck did the wall crumble, having served its purpose. Serafall couldn't help but release a sigh of relief, lowering her own barrier. Still, that didn't mean they were in the clear as she did not know who had cast the spell that saved their lives. However, that question was soon answered.
Hovering above Devils was a large, majestic platinum scaled dragon. Its orange eyes radiated power that surpassed that of even Sirzechs and Ajuka's combined. Turning its head around, it looked down at Serafall and the rebels. The Sitri couldn't help but shiver at the presence the dragon gave as it turned its focus back on the Old Satan Faction. Its body began to glow, and the dragon had transformed into an armor-wearing human with dragon wings and a tail sticking out. In their right hand was a majestic glaive that gave off a divine aura.
It only took a glance for Serafall to recognize who this person was, and how couldn't she? Floating before her was none other than Magnus Alduin, the Mystic Battle Dragon. The dragon who raised Merlin Ambrosius, the first Magician. The same dragon who changed the way of magic forever and was said to be on par with the Ouroboros Dragon.
The Devils of the Old Satan Faction were immediately upon him, firing various magical attacks that were fueled with demonic energy. However, they didn't even scratch Magnus's armor, merely bouncing off or were nullified by Magnus's High Tier Magical Immunity. Raising both hands, he said loudly, "Meteor Fall!" There was a massive surge of magic emitting from Magnus as he cast the 10th Tier Spell.
At first nothing happening, then the clouds began to shift and a large sound of something falling made everyone look up. Coming down from the sky was a large meteor. Shimmering light, the meteor blinded all the devils present. The Old Satan Faction forces tried to throw up defensive barriers, but it was no match as the meteor ripped through the air and hit its intended target, crushing the devils under its mass before striking Lucifaed. Upon impact, the meteor let out a burst of explosion. Everything the massive explosion touched was flattened, as well as pulverizing any surrounding targets.
The rebel Devils could only look on in a mixture of shock and fear of how this newcomer single-handily wiped out an army of Ultimate and Satan-class Devils with no trouble at all and destroyed half a city to boot. Serafall, who was the closes, could feel the power radiating from Magnus. She recognized it as the new form of magic that appeared 1700 years ago. When humans no longer needed to make contracts with gods, devils or other supernatural beings, and could use what was called Tier Magic, introduced by Magnus Alduin and taught by Merlin Ambrosius. It was both awe-inspiring and…arousing, much to her embarrassment. If her friends saw her blushing face, then they would never let her live this one down. Speaking of friends…
"Serafall!" A familiar voice shouted. Turning towards its source, Serafall was surprised to see Sirzechs, Ajuka and Falbium flying towards her. Behind them were their forces. Serafall also took note of the gray-haired woman flying beside Sirzechs. She recognized her as Grayfia Lucifudge, a member of the Lucifudge family, loyal to Lucifer and his descendants. Why was she here? And why was she so close to Sirzechs?
Serafall shook her head. Now wasn't the time for that. "What happened at your battles? Did you win?" The Sitri heiress asked.
"We were at a stalemate when suddenly dragons came flying in. Many of different shapes and sizes, with abilities I've never seen before. They completely demolished the enemy forces, allowing us to disengage and come here." Sirzechs explained. "Looks like the cause was him." The four looked up at Magnus, who by then was joined by Sole and several dozen dragons.
The Gremory heir flew up towards Magnus, followed by Ajuka, Falbium and Serafall. Grayfia chose to remain behind, and against Sirzechs' wishes, under guard. Sensing their approach, Magnus turned around. Retracting his helmet revealed his human face, with the addition of light brownish horns sticking out from his forehead. His golden orange eyes gazed upon the four Devils with neutrality. Sole moved in front of her master.
Deciding to speak first, Sirzechs approached Magnus. "Greetings, Lord Magnus Alduin. I am Sirzechs Gremory. These are my compatriots: Ajuka Astaroth, Serafall Sitri and Falbium Glasya-Labolas." The three mentioned Devils bowed their heads. "We are the leaders of the Anti-Satan Faction, the ones you and your forces assisted. You have our deepest gratitude."
Magnus snorted, signaling Sole to move aside. "I didn't do this for you. Had the Old Satan Faction been allowed to win, they would start a second Great War. Such a conflict would drag the other pantheons, including my home and charges." Magnus looked at the burning remains of Lucifaad. "But you already knew that, didn't you?"
Sirzechs frowned but nodded in agreement. It was one of the main reasons why this civil war had started in the first place. The Devil race had already lost a great deal of their numbers from the Great War. Yet the descendants of the original Satans were determined to reignite the conflict just for the sake of their vanity. The four young leaders knew if they were allowed to do that, then their kind would suffer even more, perhaps even extinction.
Seeing the understanding look in their eyes, Magnus continued. "I've crippled their armies. You should have no trouble in dealing with the remainders and ousting the leaders. Afterwards, the rest is up to you. I pray that you four guide your people towards a better path."
With those words, Magnus opened a [Gate] in front of him. With one last look at the future leaders of the Underworld, the Primordial Dragon Emperor left, followed by his Royal Guard Captain and summons.
(400 Years Later)
"Evil Pieces?" Magnus questioned Pars. "Is that what they're called?"
"From the information we gathered, yes your majesty, that is the name the Devils are using." Reported Pars, Warden of the 20th Floor and head of Lemuria's spy and intelligence network. Just because Magnus chose to remain isolated didn't mean that they were out of the loop of what was going outside their borders.
In the half a century since the Devil Civil War ended, the Devil Faction had disappeared from the spotlight of the supernatural. No doubt to recover their losses and focus on reorganizing their government and military. Word on Magnus's effort in lending a hand on the final day of the war was kept confidential, with only a few people outside the faction knowing. It was done for the sake so the Devils would look strong. That it was they and solely they who prevailed against the Old Satan Faction. Not that Magnus cared, he just did it for his own reasons, not for fame. The four leaders of the Anti-Satan Faction became leaders of the Devil Faction, each one taking a title of the original leaders as their surnames while relinquishing their claims as their heirs and heiresses of their respective clans.
Magnus just recently learned about these 'Evil Pieces'. Designed by the now named Ajuka Beelzebub, they allowed Devils to reincarnate other beings into Devils to join peerages. Based off chess, each reincarnated Devil received a trait depending on the piece use to reincarnate them. The purpose of the invention was to rebuild the Devil race as Devils rarely give birth the old fashion way. However, that was not the reason why the topic was being discussed.
An hour ago, Magnus got a report from Lucarne that a small group of Devils had attacked the coast of Avalon. With both the inhabitants and Lemuria's forces, the Devils were repelled, but those who had escaped took with them several people. The surviving prisoners were currently being interrogated… thoroughly. "We've confirmed that the prisoners are being taken to the Underworld. The territory of said area belongs to the Valefor clan. It is led by Duke Basil Valefor, the only living member of the clan. Apparently, this operation of his is that he captures interesting people and auctions them to other Devil nobles for their peerages." Pars explained.
Magnus growled, his claws digging into the throne's armrest. To be honest, he wouldn't have cared what the Devils were doing. Now though, they captured people under his protection. And that was unacceptable. Looking to the other Wardens, Magnus gave his orders. "Pars prepare teams of stealth units and head towards these locations I will give you. All Wardens except for Demogorgon and Zion are to prepare your forces as well as the Lemurian Sentinels. We're going to pay Duke Valefor a 'visit'. Let us show them what happens when you mess with Lemuria!"
"Yes, your majesty!" All the Wardens responded.
"Your majesty, what shall we be doing?" Zion asked.
"I do not want to reveal yours or Demogorgon's existence yet to the world. Furthermore, I need some of the Wardens to remain and protect Lemuria and Avalon. Coordinate with Lord Oberon and Lady Titania on tightening defenses until we return." Magnus explained.
"As you command, your majesty." Zion and Demogorgon responded with bows.
"Now then" Magnus said as he summoned his World Champion armor and World Glaive. "Let's give those Devils hell."
(Underworld, Valefor Territory)
In one of the many storages was a mother and her young daughter. Though they looked human with their long blonde hair and blue eyes, they were in fact elves, their pointy ears a clear sign. As Wood Elves, their ancestors had retreated to Avalon, where the aura of nature was still pure and not corrupted by millennia of war.
The daughter, Leandra, whimpered as she clutched her mother. The two had been at the shores of Avalon, playing along with others, when Devils attacked. Though her father fought desperately to protect them, he had been killed like some of the others. Meanwhile, Leandra, her mother and many more were taken to the Underworld, to be sold to other Devil nobles to become part of their peerages or worse as slaves.
For hours, Leandra and her mother held one another close, the silence was torture for them. That changed a few minutes ago, when the sound of explosions, weapons clashing, screams caught their enhanced hearing. They had no idea what was going on until the door to their cell was broken down. The two screamed until they got a better look at the being. It was a humanoid reptile wearing dark golden armor. In their left hand was a round shield styled as a turtle shell, with an axe in their right hand. The mother and daughter realized that it was a Lizardman warrior, one of the troops of Lemuria. As further proof, the symbol of the World Searchers was imprinted on his armor plating. The warrior looked at them for a moment before ushering them out of the cell. Not needing further incentive, Leandra and mother ran out of their prison and the building before exiting onto the street.
The situation outside could only be described as chaos. The diverse armies of Lemuria attacked the Devils of the Valefor Territory, while at the same time freeing the prisoners and would-be servants/slaves. Buildings and fields were burnt down, reduced to ashes and rubble. Dragons flew above, darkening the skies. Devils that tried to resist and fight back were killed without mercy. Those that tried to flee were either captured or slaughtered. The ones that surrendered were being moved somewhere else. Even the Kings of other Pillars were falling to Lemuria's fury, they and their peerages standing no chance against the attackers. What the Devils did not know was before the assault, Magnus had squads of magic casters place anti-teleportation and anti-message barriers across the entirety of Valefor land. That way they could ensure the Devils could neither escape nor inform the rest of the Underworld of what was happening.
Back with Leandra and her mother, the two tried to escape. However, the massive panic going on made the streets crowded with everyone running around madly. And at some point, the two had been separated. "Leandra!" Her mother cried out among the field of people.
"Mother!" Leandra screamed, fear engulfing her heart. "Mother!"
Suddenly a shadow engulfed the Elven child. Turning around, Leandra looked up and saw it was Magnus, the Mystic Battle Dragon, the Primordial Dragon God Emperor of Lemuria and protector of Avalon. Magnus noticed her. "What's wrong little one?" He asked gently.
Leandra swallowed before eventually replying. "My mother. I can't find my mother."
By then the streets had become less chaotic as Sentinels were separating everyone into two groups. On one side were the prisoners and Devil civilians, those not involved or were unaware of Valefor's actions. While on the other side were the Devil Kings, their peerages, soldiers and others who had been involved with the kidnappings. Walking across was Ombre, who had begun speaking. And yet Leandra did not hear him, her focus solely on Magnus.
Magnus got closer and knelt beside the girl. "What's your name?"
"L-Leandra." The Elf girl said.
"Pretty name. Here let me help you." Magnus replied gently, offering an armored hand.
At first, Leandra was now sure what to do. And yet, Magnus had been the protector of their home for centuries and came to save them. Deciding to trust him, Leandra shyly took the offered hand. Magnus then guided her to the side, away from the others. He then pulls out a dagger with both ends having blades. The handle was golden with a red ruby in the center. "Pretty, isn't it? It belonged to a comrade of mine. 'Perfectly balance, as all thing should be.' He would say. It will fall if too much weight is on one side, or the other." Magnus explained as he balanced the dagger on one hand. The dragon offered it to Leandra. "Now you try."
The little girl took the dagger and began balancing it on one finger. It was a bit wobbly at first, but she was slowly getting the hang of it. Behind them, Ombre shouted.
"By the will of his majesty, Emperor Magnus Alduin. Those who would dare harm his subjects are sentenced to the ultimate punishment: Death!"
Upon Ombre's declaration, the Lemurian Sentinels raised their magic rifles. Firing, the cries of the dying and screams of the living filled the air. Leandra nearly looked back but was stopped by Magnus. "Don't get distracted, concentrate." Taking Magnus's words, Leandra did indeed concentrate and soon she was balancing the dagger perfectly. "There you go." Magnus said, giving her a smile, which she returned.
"Shall we go find your mother now?" Magnus asked. At the prospect of being reunited with her mother, Leandra nodded eagerly. Taking her hand once more, the dragon guided the elf girl forward, the Sentinels splitting the crowd to make way for them.
(Later, Valefor Manor)
After reuniting the elf girl with her mother, Magnus had all the prisoners sent to Avalon. He was well aware that a lot of them were not from Avalon and had promised to bring them home once the current situation was dealt with. As for said situation, Magnus had arrived at the mansion where Duke Basil Valefor lived. Surrounding it were several dozen Dracon Knights and level 50 Elf Rangers under Chorus's command. Nearby were several bodies lying on blood-stained ground. It would appear that a few Devils inside the manor had tried to escape or fight. Their corpses were the results of said effort. Many of them had magical arrows in their bodies, showing the incredible marksmanship of the rangers.
"Remain here and ensure no one leaves. But the Duke is mine." Magnus ordered Chorus who was securing the perimeter.
"As you command, your majesty." Chorus bowed. The Beast Tamer watched as her Emperor headed towards the manor. Using his draconic senses, Magnus immediately picked up the Duke as he was cowering in his private office. Not wasting time, Magnus blew open the walls of said office, startling the Devil.
Basil was a man who appeared in his thirties. His long grayish white hair was tied into a ponytail. He wore blue and white noble clothes that matched his blue eyes. The Devil had pale skin that seemed to turn even whiter as he looked up Magnus's form.
"So, you're the one who kidnapped my people." Magnus said. "You're as pathetic looking as I imagined." He added.
"Damn you! Who do you think you are, filthy dragon?!" Basil demanded.
"That's a question you should ask yourself." Magnus replied. He gently touched the floor, retracting his wings. His helmet had already covered his face. The Dragon summoned the World Glaive.
"I am the current head of the Valefor Clan, one of noble Devil Pillars! It is my right as a superior being to treat inferior beings such as them as tools! For that is all they are!" Basil hissed. He gathered up demonic power in his hands. Multiple magic circles appeared in the air around him. Once he was ready, Basil fired a barrage of demonic energy bolts at Magnus. The World Eater sighed as he swung his weapon. The glaive easily dispersed the attacks with no trouble.
"Dragon Claw" Magnus muttered. A large draconic hand materialized into existence and launched itself at Basil. The Valefor Head had no time to evade as the hand slammed him against the wall behind. Its grip tightened, causing the Devil to cough out blood.
Magnus then calmly walked up towards Basil. With his left hand he grabbed the Devil by the throat. The once proud, fearless and haughty look on the Devil was now gone. Replaced with fear. Just as Magnus wanted.
"And thus, I clothe my naked villainy with old odd ends stolen forth from holy writ and seam a saint when most I play the devil." Magnus recited. His form began to shift into his dragonoid appearance. Magnus's size began to increase, his face taking the form of a platinum dragon face. He gained hind legs and a tail materializing from his rear.
"Please! Have mercy!" Basil begged.
"Oh, not tonight Duke, not tonight." Magnus hissed as he put up an [Anti-Sound Barrier] spell around the room. With that barrier up, no one heard the Duke's screams of terror and agony.
Thirty minutes later, Magnus, now back in human form, exited the burning mansion. The Primordial Dragon Emperor had ordered the complete destruction of the manor, as well as taking anything of value from the place. At least Lemuria will be able to put them to better use. Waiting for him were Ombre and Chorus. The vampire and elf were both kneeling before him.
"Your majesty, as per your orders we have evacuated everyone back to Avalon. We're still working on organizing those from other Pantheons." Ombre reported. "Pers has also reported back, all parameters of his mission went with complete success."
"Good. With this, we'll be able to leave a good impression on the other factions. Chorus, how did things go on your end?" Magnus asked.
The High Elf held out a scroll. "On this is a list of those who were already 'sold' to some Devil nobles to become a part of their peerages. They are the only ones we still need to retrieve."
"Then it is as I feared." Magnus sighed. He had hoped he would've been able to get here in time, but it seems like it wasn't the case. Taking the scroll, the dragon ordered, "Have our forces fall back and reorganize. Prep the Ellida for use. Pers and his forces are to maintain their positions until further notice."
"Yes, your majesty." Chorus and Ombre replied. "However, what will you be doing?" Asked Chorus.
Magnus sat on a destroyed pillar. He plunged the bottom of World Glaive into the ground, then put his helmet on top of the blade. Then looking at his Wardens, Magnus replied with a single word. "Wait"
(An Hour Later)
"Damnit! I should've seen this coming…" Sirzechs cursed to himself. Ever since his best friend, now Ajuka Beelzebub, had created the Evil Pieces as a mean to rebuild their race, Sirzechs could see future problems ahead with this.
Of course, Ajuka wasn't blind to how other factions and races would react to his invention. Nor were the new Four Great Satans oblivious that some members of their kind might try to abuse the Evil Pieces. The new leaders of Devil kind worked hard to ensure that they were different from their ancestors, with Serafall traveling to different factions to work out treaties and or at least create a neutral ground. Sadly, the true nature of Devils remained, as many nobles fell to their vices. And now with the Evil Pieces, they headed out into the world to find members to join their peerages. Some were able to convince others to become their servants, while others used force, even murder to reincarnate individuals they desired.
Despite his position as Lucifer, there was little Sirzechs or the other Satans could do. Those who had committed such acts were high ranked, even heirs or heads of the surviving Pillars. They were well protected and could not be brought in through the legal system. It didn't help that Zekram Bael, the original head of the Bael Clan, also had a hand in protecting said Devils. Though in Zekram's case, it was also to maintain the balance within Devil Society. With so few Pillars left, they couldn't risk anymore uprisings or battles.
His protection also extended towards Basil Valefor. The last head of the Valefor clan had become popular with many members of the other Pillars the past few decades. Sirzechs had his suspicions in Basil's new 'business', but he could do little to instigate an investigation on him, not when Basil was shielded by many influential people. The Lucifer feared that if any of the other factions learned of Basil's activities, there would be little that could be done to stop them from attacking the Valefor territory.
Eventually Sirzechs' fear came to past when all connection to said territory was lost. It first came to the redhead's attention when four hours ago, powerful magical energies could be felt, followed by a report of a large barrier covering the entire territory of the Valefor clan. It was only worsened when it was learned that many Devil nobles were also trapped in the barrier, with no one being able to teleport in or out. Many Pillar Heads and representatives gathered at the council in Lilith, demanding an explanation of these events or what the Satans were planning to do about it. Falbium was already gathering a force of 10,000 soldiers, including several high-class, ultimate-class and a few Satan-class Devils when the barrier dispersed.
It was mere seconds after that was when a new power was felt sweeping across much of the Underworld. It was so strong and dense that the weaker Devils either lose consciousness or could not remain standing. Even the stronger ones were having trouble breathing. For the four Satans, they knew this aura, from a century ago. It belonged to none other than Magnus Alduin. At that moment, Sirzechs' fears were realized: Basil Valefor had kidnapped people under Magnus's protection and had angered the dragon. When the oppressive aura finally died down, Sirzechs and his colleagues were quick to act. Reorganizing the task force, the army teleported towards the Valefor Manor…or what remained of it.
What welcomed the Devils were the burned ruins of the mansion. The fire had already gone out, leaving only ash and stone. The bodies of the slain Devils still laid where they died. Everything was in absolute ruins. While the veteran soldiers held fast, the younger Devils were disturbed by this much carnage and destruction. Sirzechs, Serafall, Ajuka and Falbium, however, were all focused on the long pole before them. Planted deep into the ground, the pole towered over the destroyed mansion. Impaled at the top of it, was the severed head of Basil Valefor. The Devil's face was one of eternal horror and anguish.
The Satans felt distraught at this lost of life. So many Devils dead, and they weren't able to do a thing about it, despite being sworn to protect Devilkind. But for now, their focus shifted towards the person responsible. There, sitting beside the pole, was none other than Magnus Alduin. The Primordial Dragon Emperor looked at the arriving Devils.
"I know what it's like to lose." He said as he got to his feet. "To feel so desperately that you're right, yet to fail, nonetheless. It's frightening. Turns the legs to jelly. I ask you, to what end?" Magnus asked rhetorically, pulling out the World Glaive, making his way towards the four Satans. "Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same. And now, it's here. Or should I say, I am." Magnus declared as he walked across the blood and body filled ground towards the four Satans. The Devil soldiers went stiff, readying their weapons while their leaders made no movements.
"Lord Alduin, why are you here? Why do all this?" Sirzechs asked of all things.
Magnus snorted. "Such a stupid question, Sirzechs Gremory. You should know the answer." He pointed his blade at Basil's severed head. "He stole a dragon's treasure. A bad move that brought fatal consequences."
"It didn't have to be this way, Lord Alduin. We could've helped. We-" Ajuka tried to argue but was cut off by a glare from the dragon.
"You of all people should not be speaking. Your 'Evil Pieces' are the root of all this! Turning people into Devils. Forcing them to become your slaves." Magnus snarled. His tail cracked against the ground, leaving spider-webs on the concrete. "And I know what you lot would do if I sent you word of this. You would just shrug it off or find some kind of political strategy to take the blame off yourselves."
Serafall spoke next. Her voice filled with grief and desperation. "No! That's not true! We would never allow this!"
"Enough!" Finally fed up, Magnus roared. Many of the Devil soldiers backed away in fright as the dragon's voice cause the ground to tremble a little. Taking out the same papers Chorus gave him, Magnus looked at Sirzechs. "This here are files we recovered. The names here are those of my people who had already been taken by Kings. Return them to me."
"Those people are no doubt already reincarnated." Falbium said. He and the others would gladly return them if they could, but the political hell storm that would follow would be tremendous. "Their Kings, who are all high-ranked nobles, would never allow it. This isn't something that can be done on a whim."
"But yet it can and will be." Magnus declared, not the least bit bothered by their words. "You have one hour to bring them here, alive and unharmed. And if they are not returned to me by then…then what I'll do to you, your people, your homes, and your lands. It will make all this look tame." Magnus announced.
The way he spoke, the Devils knew that Magnus was being serious. On one hand, they could try and fight him, force him to stand down. But Sirzechs was well aware just how powerful Magnus was. There was no way they would get out unscathed or without large collateral damage. Thus, he tried to end this peacefully. "Please, there is no need for this to get any worse."
His words made Magnus chuckle darkly. "I'm just getting warmed up. This is von Clausewitz shit, total fucking war. I'm gonna pull this whole thing down. I'm going bring the whole fucking diseased, corrupt temple down on your heads. It's gonna to be biblical."
On que, the air around the mansion and nearby land began to distort, magical energies piling up. Following that were several dozen Gates of various sizes opening. Pouring out of the Gates were legions. At the forefront were over one-hundred thousand Lemurian Sentinels, making up one-third of the forces. They were followed by various types of humanoid and non-humanoid reptiles, such as lizardmen, wyverns, dragonewts, nagas, hydras, dinosaurs, basilisks, dragonoids, dragonkin, dragons, drakes and other minor ones. The rest were golems of various attributes, orcs, goblins, vampires, werewolves, slimes, ogres, trolls, gremlins, birdmen, elves, dwarves, undead, humans, beastmen, homunculus, insectoids, gnomes, fish-folks, brain eaters, demi-humans, different types of youkai and much more. Many of them were riding on top of mounts, both ground and aerial. High above the vast army was the Ellida, the massive warship hovered over the small Devil army like a looming dark cloud, ready to unleash thunderbolts that will reduce them to ashes. The Wardens except for the 7th, 12th, 13th, and 21st Floors were also present, getting their forces into formation.
The Four Great Satans and their army were rendered speechless. In just seconds, Magnus pulled forth an army that could easily conquer the Underworld. And it wasn't just numbers, many of the individuals had powers comparable to Satan-class, with a few equaling even Sirzechs and Ajuka. They made the 10,000 Devils present look like a militia. The massive army left some of the Devils unresponsive, any feelings of confidence and hope dashed completely.
"As I said" Magnus repeated, tossing the rolled-up papers to Sirzechs. "One hour"
(Some Time Later, Majestic Island of Lemuria, Magnus's Private Office)
"Have the rescued showed any discomfort or odd behavior?" Magnus asked, sitting in his chair. In his office were Mortem and EZY. The Primordial Dragon Emperor was wearing white-blue, golden trim robe of high material.
It had been a day since Magnus and his forces invaded the Underworld, destroying one of the pillars. Under the threat of being wiped out by a clearly superior force, the Devils gave into Magnus's demands and returned every person who had been taken from Avalon. Magnus had dispatched his Dracon Knights to ensure that everything went smoothly. There had been times when forced had to be used, but Sirzechs and the others had managed to complete the task before the hour was up.
Afterwards, Magnus declared that should any Devils be within a mile of Avalon's shores, they would be killed. Once that was said, he and his forces returned to Lemuria with the freed prisoners. Next came organizing those who were from other Pantheons, quickly returning them to their homes once everything checked out okay, Magnus's efforts in this earned him much gratitude from the other factions, as well as his other action.
"So far there have been no signs of abnormalities among the former prisoners physically." EZY reported. "However, I believe we should be careful just in case. Such an experience will no doubt caused some mental trauma or other psychological issues."
"Mhm, agreed." Replied the dragon. "Tell Lord Oberon that we will be ready to assist should something like that arise. What about Pars' mission? Any new developments on that?"
Pars' mission had been to send teams of stealth monsters to the various territories of other factions. It was under Magnus's reasoning that there would be Devils in those areas too, searching for future servants. These Devils were captured and presented to the respective faction leaders, who were then informed of the situation regarding the late Valefor head's business. Enraged, the leaders demanded reparation for the kidnappings of their people, or else they would execute the captive Devils, many of whom were nobles. Furthermore, factions banned any Devils from entering their territories without permission, which had to be approved of by half of the leaders of the other Pantheons.
The outcome of all this would not look good for the Devils. The rate of repopulating their race would be decreased significantly, along with their reputation among the other factions. In reverse, the views towards Magnus and Lemuria went up. It was a win-win so long as Magnus was concerned.
"The captive Devils have been released, with anyone who had been reincarnated returned to their respective factions." EZY said. "The leaders of these factions give their thanks for informing them of these events."
"However, your majesty, was it truly wise to use one of the [Shooting Stars] for this?" Asked Mortem.
The Avalon inhabitants who had been sold and reincarnated, were feeling negative effects from their Devil status as the energy around Avalon was of divine origin. To save them and free them from a fate they did not choose, Magnus used one of the rare Divine Items, a ring called [Shooting Star], to activate the super-tier spell [Wish Upon a Star] to remove the Evil Pieces. The process had worked, and said objects were expelled from said people.
"Naturally. I swore an oath to Merlin I would protect all those who live on Avalon, just as I will do for those in Lemuria. I could not allow those poor souls to live on while suffering. It was a necessary sacrifice." Stated Magnus firmly.
"Course your majesty. Please forgive my rudeness." Mortem bowed his head deeply.
"Once again, I am moved by your kindness, your majesty." EZY said to her creator.
"Thank you EZY." Magnus replied. He let out a sigh as he leaned back. "Now I like to be alone for. I need some time to organize my thoughts on future events."
"As you command, your majesty." Both Wardens said. The two promptly left to give their leader some well-deserved alone time.
And there you go! Magnus lays it down on the Devils hard! Next chapter we will be returning to the present time. I hoped you all enjoyed this chapter and be sure to leave a review!
Fanon Skills/Spells:
Anti-Sound Barrier: 6th Tier Spell: The user casts a barrier around the area that silences all noises. This spell can be used to hide the caster and their allies, or to ambush their foes.
Wall of Babylon: 10th Tier Spell: Conjures a large wall that can repel spells up to 8th Tier and reflect them back to the caster. Requires a lot of mana.
Dragon Claw: Skill: Magnus conjures a large dragon arm that can be used to attack or restrain the target.
Fanon Items: None