We walked on the road; the sun had started to shine on us now that Melqart is dead. But it wasn't easy. Erica has a horrible headache and my maid uniform is worn out. And everywhere I look, there is nothing green. I can see what I think was a farm, but everything they grew is gone, even parts of the house is gone. I hope nobody was home.

I heard Erica swear in Italian, a hand on her head. "A stone. I can't believe that in a fight between a King and a God, it was a stone that almost took me out." She mumbled to herself.

"How are you?" I asked, a little worried.

"I'm good. When we get to an association base they can fix it easily. The problem is that we have to walk back. If half the car didn't get vaporized, I could use magnetic magic to make it move."

"Like Magneto?"

"Yes. I have even gotten some inspiration from him..." Erica stopped and looked out at the sea. Out there was something white that was heading towards us. "Is that Zamparini?" It was the mafia-like magus that was swimming in from the sea. We started walking towards him, but as we did, we started to hear him talking.

"Help the new Demon King. Why do they have to be so difficult to handle. First we have an idiot with a sword, and now one who lies and dresses up as a maid. When I get hold of her, I'll show her what I can do. And if I'm lucky, my hostage will still work."

"Hostage? Sir Zamparini. Can you please clarify what you mean?" He turned to us. He had just crawled up on land and his under half is still in the water. When he saw us, his eyes became comically large and immediately tried to swim back out into the sea again.

"Not so fast!" With a few words, he began to fly towards us and fall on the ground at our feats. Panicking, he took a gun out of his jacket pocket and shot at Erica, but nothing happened.

"Seriously? You knew we were going to fight a god of sea and storm, and you brought yourself a gun that isn't waterproof?" I know that there are guns that work in the water and those that don't. And if I had to choose a weapon, I would choose one that can work in the situation.

Erica held Cuore di Leone up to his neck and he froze. He's a stronger magus than Erica, but he looks tired and he has a Campione as an opponent as well. So there was only one choice for him.

A couple of minutes later we were at the farm we went past, all the plants, animals, and even parts of the buildings are gone. But it mostly looks like they were the parts made of wood. If not a little more. But out of what was left, were the metal tools, like a chain thicker than my arm. Which was what we bound him up in.

"I am Walter Zamparini! The commander-in-chief of Panormus! I demand that you let me free now, if you don't want Panormus and Copper-Black Cross to go to war." He threatened.

"Ah!" I said out loud before Erica could say anything. "She follows my orders. And I'm a Campione, so every mage must follow my orders." I turned to Erica and asked quietly. "That's how it works, right?" She nodded to my question and I went back to my high-class villianess laughing. "Ho hoho. So if there's anyone you're declaring war on now, it's me. So, is this a war declaration?"

He didn't answer and shut his mouth. But he couldn't keep his mouth shut for long. Erica got in front of me and I realized it was her turn to talk. "Sir Zamparini, I would recommend that you have Panormus' best interests in mind. You have seen the power of Melqart yourself, and the one who defeated him. Can Panormus survive being on the bad side of this Campione?"

It was easy to see how he was thinking about it, and when he gave up. "We planned to take care of your maids while you fought Melqart. But because of false information." He stared at me. "We only got one and the plan wouldn't have worked anyway. I knew that Erica was close to her apprentice, Arianna Hayama Arialdi. But I didn't expect a second maid. We didn't have time to investigate it and decided to take both hostage. With how Miss Blandelli is a member of the Copper-Black Cross, felt that Panormus' future was in danger along with the other Seven Sisters."

"So you were afraid that I wanted to make the Copper-Black Cross the only mage association in Italy. You panicked and kidnapped Arianna." Erica summed up.

"Yes. That's what happened." He said with his head down. "I didn't even look at the foreign maid. Or ask why she was there."

"I said a maid was a good disguise." I said proudly, and got a look from Erica.

"Can you tell them to let her go?" Erica asks, ignoring me.

"Well, I can send a message… But in the plan, I would come with you to the main base to threaten you…"

"So even if we send a message of new orders, they won't let Arianna go." Erica squeezed her thumb and forefinger between her eyebrows. I knew that she had a headache, so this didn't help. Not a bit.

I thought about whether I could help, and then I remembered that I have an authority that can do that. I used it yesterday afternoon, but it looks like I can use it now if I want. If I had to guess, a day is not 24 hours as expected, but the next day. Verethragna was also a god of the sun, so I think that's the reason. It doesn't matter if I use it all in the evening; it can be used again when the sun comes up the next day.

"Hey Erica." I pulled on her shirt to show that I wanted something. When I looked at me, I waved my finger to get her to come closer. She leaned down to me and I whispered in her ear. And it didn't take long before she started smiling, a sadistic smile that gave Zamparini a bad feeling.


Erica Blandelli Pov

"Come on. Tell me you love me"

"I don't do anything strange like that. I had a stone hit my head, it was just a strange thought. It has no bearing at all. You shouldn't even have heard it. You must have missed heard it. Yes, you were flying at the time. I was just worried about you falling on me."

We are driving in an old car we found at the farm. It has scratch marks everywhere and all the windows are broken. It looks like the swarm that Melqart called was eating everything in front of them. But did not manage to damage the important parts. But it's obvious that if they had spent time devouring everything in their way, nothing would have been left. I really hope it wasn't the authority that Godesu usurp.

But it leads to the present. Me and Godesu who are sitting in the front seat and arguing about my blunder. Even though I can admit to myself that she's cute, especially in that form, she's not the type of person I would fall for. Or someone I would call my King. I have met Doni thank you very much. And I don't feel like following a cuter and smarter Salvatore Doni... Ok, that doesn't sound so bad on paper. Maybe I can trick Liliana into joining her?

"Come on. There is no need to hide it. I will accept your love." She said in that happy voice with an undertone of mockery. That makes her look stupid. Which she apparently is not. Maybe she pretends to be like a bimbo to get people to underestimate her? Because it worked on me.

"I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe it's you who hit your head when you fought Melqart?"

"No, I managed quite well not to get hit. If you look at how well I did in that fight, just how many times we hit each other, I win with a large margin. But I was down to ten to five percent magic energy at the end of it. But I feel better now. As if it's more than fifty percent." She said, looking down at her sword.

"Yes, that's what you can expect from a Devil King. Their bodies will be completely healed from prior injuries with a night rest, and their body will automatically optimize itself to suit whatever task they are performing."

"Oh, that explains things." She said and took hold of a crucifix that was in the car when we stole it. She hardened her grip and the crucifix was crushed in her hand. Stronger. My body is not just running like a well-oiled machine. But like a new well-oiled machine." She said. Not in the childish tone that she usually talks in. But a completely normal tone. I've started to think that she speaks in that tone when she takes something seriously.

"Yes. You Campione are the ones that no mortal can resist. Even as a new King that no one knows about, that no one can say if you will survive or not. You're still beyond all us mortals."

" Survive or not? What do you mean by that?" She asked. Now in her unserious voice again.

" Failed Kings. When a mortal kills a god, they only get one authority. And not all of them are good for combat. Imagine your The Youth. If you had only received it, how would you have handled Melqart? Because it is something that many Campione have had as a problem. And those who didn't solve that problem a Failed King. Those who only killed one or two gods. So, while all Mage Associations will follow your orders, they will not swear their loyalty to you."

"OOOOOOOh. That makes sense. But I won't be defeated in the near future. Right mister Zamparini?" She said and turned to the back seats. Where a tied up Zamparini sits. With his mouth covered by a rope. With the way he is the chief of Panormus, it should not be impossible to escape. Rope, chains or locking him in the back hatch. We don't have a good way to hold him.

But with how Godesu is going to use one of her authorities, which she needs her sword to do, we might as well have it ready. So, if Zamparini tries to escape, he must do it right behind her. Which is something he won't do.

"Ok, we're getting closer so." I said and saw the large mansion that is Panormus' main base. I could also see several people standing at the front yard. I took a deep sigh. As an Italian citizen, I am ashamed that we are of the same nationality. That there are so many who are willing to go against a Campione. If it was from a country without a Devil King, I would be able to understand. But with how Lord Salvatore Doni exists, it should be obvious that things wouldn't go well for them.

The only thing I can say to justify this is it is a new King. And one that you have information on. Or so they believe.

I put on sunglasses while Godesu lights up beside me. I can't be distracted by her authority. I have a duty to make sure this ends as peacefully as possible. I parked in front of the group of magus. They were in maid uniforms. It was obvious that they were apprentices, but there were about fifty of them. And the fact that one has a knife to Arianna's throat shows that they know that it didn't go well with their plan.

"King Erica Blandelli" Shouted a middle age lady. Looking at her clothes, she is probably a secretary, I would guess she is the one who is in charge of this group. "I request that you give us Sir Zamparini and go along with our requests. If not, we can't guarantee the safety of your apprentice!"

I took one step out of the car and looked at Arianna. She looks unharmed, but she is obviously scared. "I'm here. And I have Sir Zamparini with me. But it's something I have to admit!" I said, prepare to take out what I have in my hand.

"And what is that, your majesty?" She asked, and everyone was prepared for me to do something. And they weren't wrong.

"I'm not the real god slayer." I said and closed my eyes. "Behold, the true King!" I took out Godesu in her Youth form. I held her up like in that Lion King movie. And I immediately heard the high-pitched screaming.

"So cute!"

" Adorable!"

"I think my heart just stopped!"

"I think I'm dying of cuteness!"

"So! Fluffy! Hair!"

The unsuspecting mages fell for Godesu's charm. I heard a few quick steps towards me, but I wasn't worried. I was also not worried when someone took Godesu out of my hands. And then I heard them arguing. And because of her torn maid outfit, they compared her to Cinderella and decided it was time for a princess transformation. It didn't take long before I heard steps go away from me.

When I couldn't hear anyone moving, I opened my eyes. Surprised, I looked for Arianna, but didn't see her anywhere. I was scared for a second, before I realized that she was affected too and was with the others for Godesu princess transformation.

I sigh before looking towards Zamparini. With wide eyes, he stretched his bound hands towards the entrance, before he gave up and slumped down. Whether he stretched after help or Godesu I did not know. But I didn't care to know.

I picked out my phone. It's time to call Uncle and fix this: Devil King Erica Blandelli problem.


It had become late in the evening. Uncle Paolo Blandelli and other members of the Copper-Black Cross have temporarily taken over Panormus' main base. Panormus will not fall, but it took a big blow. I still have a hard time understanding what they were thinking. Threatening a Campione. But it is a miracle that no one was injured. Well, except for Zamparini. But it was mostly because of Melqart. But Zamparini had to step down as chief of Panormus.

If Godesu can handle all the problems like this, Japan will have an excellent King. But I feel sorry for all the girls she will meet.

I looked towards the door that Godesu will come from. Because everyone who met us on the front yard was affected by her power, no one has left that part of the building. And with a few orders from me and uncle. They are the only ones who have seen Godesu. Everyone here knows that the true King does not want her identity revealed.

And that leads to the current situation. Paolo Blandelli, the leader of the Copper-Black Cross and my uncle is sitting at the opposite side of the table with a feast in front of us. We are waiting for Godesu to come and eat with us and discuss what she wants. But it's something I need to do before that.

"So, we used the authority of the Youth to deal with them. You can get by if you don't look at her. But if you see her, you'll spoil her more than you have ever done with anybody.

"I see. It is an authority that can be a problem for all future political meetings. Yes, even if she does not want to, we must give out this information. It would not be impossible to get a Mage Association to betray their Campione. The fact that we have seven prestigious Mage Associations will be a good advantage for us if she were to decide to take over Italy." Uncle Paolo said with a serious face.

Even if what he said was true, I felt like I needed to defend her. "Yes, but she's not the kind of person who would do that. Only if something like what happened today. Otherwise, I have a hard time seeing her do it."

He raised an eyebrow before asking. "And what kind of person is she? You've spent three days with her now. What can you say about her? What does she hate? What does she love?"

I was silent for a second and collected my thoughts. "When I met her, I thought she was from a foreign organization. But as I said before, she was just delivering Prometheus Grimoire to Lucretia Zola. But I didn't know that, so I threatened her with a knife. To which she responded by flirting." I pinch the bridge of my nose. "She handles danger quite well, I can give her that."

"And your theory from before?"

"Highly unlikely. But with how she has handled all the fights with the two gods, I would guess that she is the mastermind. Only she will start planning at the last minute. Or she has already planned everything and she has fooled everyone. Man and God." I drank some of my wine. "She might have the perfect mask of a fool, and I wouldn't know it. Sometimes, when she fights a god or we talk about her authorities. Is the only time I have seen her take something seriously."

"So, she can be a mastermind who is playing as a fool. But that doesn't sound like someone who can kill a god. A fool is something you can call it, but to be playing is one. That's another matter." Uncle said and it looked like he was thinking about something. "And what about ... Devil King Erica?"

My cheeks turned red with shame. And it became difficult to look at him while talking. "Because of an accident. Lord Kusanagi's clothes were burned." I said and used a more respectful title. "We were out in the middle of nowhere after leaving Lucretia. The only thing we had to dress her with was Arianna's reserve uniform. And then she got the idea to dress up as my maid." I have started to whisper and there was silence in the hall for a few seconds.

"I see." He said uncertainly. "But what does that have to do with my question?"

"Well, when Zamparini found us, he used a compass that showed the nearest divine being. I was between Lord Kusanagi and Zamparini so..."

"And he didn't take a second look at your maids. Yes, I can see it. I think I would have made the same mistake in my younger years." he said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "And how did it turn out to that."

"When Zamparini came up to me with his... idea of what happened. Godesu signs to go along with his belief." I said. Both of us are now looking at the table now. There were a few minutes of silence before he spoke again.

"I think I understand now. But I think we went off track from the original question. Tell me more about her. So we can have a personality profile."

"Yes." I cleared my throat. "When it comes to things that might make her angry, it's hard to tell. I have only seen her childish side and her serious side. And much more of the former one. When it comes to what she likes. Well, she is a lesbian. In our time together, she has flirted with me several times. Had both me and Arianna in the same bed the first night we met and she gave me a…" I stopped myself before I told him about the foot massage. It's not something I will tell a living soul. Especially not Uncle Paolo." I see. It looks like Lord Kusanagi is a healthy young woman. But I must ask." He said and looked at me with a serious look. "Is she trying to seduce you?"

I was about to deny it, but then I realized that it was definitely true. "Yes, I think so. If it wasn't for her personality and sex, I'd see her as a normal skirt chaser."

"I see. And do you accept her feelings. I know that you and Miss Liliana Kranjcar have spent a night together."

My cheeks turned atomic red. " Uncle!"

At that he smiled. "I know what it's like to be young. But there is something that I have to point out in any situation." His tone and expression became serious. "We Blandelli is a direct descendant of a Campione. That a Blandelli would be in a romantic relationship with one would be a great boon. But we are Knight of the Copper-Black Cross. And with that, our loyalty is to Lord Salvatore Doni."

"I know. The only one—"

"I wasn't done yet." Uncle Paolo interrupted me as I tried to protect his image of me. That's when I realized that right now he wasn't Uncle Paolo. But Paolo Blandelli the leader of the Copper-Black Cross. "What worries me is not your feelings for Lord Kusanagi. It's her feelings for you." I looked at him in anticipation that he would explain the obvious thing that I have missed. "This happened many times in history that a Campione took a bride against her will."

I opened my mouth and was about to deny that she would do that. But stopped when I realized that he still hadn't gotten to the point.

"But what would happen if the bride was a Great Knight of a foreign organization? One under another King. A King who lives to fight with the sword."

That's when I realized what he was afraid of. "You are afraid that Lord Salvatore will use me to fight against Godesu?"

Uncle Paolo nodded at my conclusion. "Yes. That is why I must ask you that, if you were in danger, would Lord Kusanagi fight against Lord Salvatore?"

I thought about it. Godesu is a chaotic person. But when people were in danger, she fought Melqart. And when Arianna was in danger, she went to rescue her. When I was in danger, she came and rescued me from the swarm and then Melqart. If you can even call him that at that moment. "I can't say if she's heroic, or trying to protect her interest. But if what I have seen of her during these days is her real self. "I think she would fight against Lord Salvatore to help me. Even if I would be against it."

"I see. Then it would be best to get her out of the country as soon as possible. If we are lucky, she can imagine going tonight or tomorrow morning. Lord Salvatore should be landing at this time now that the storm is gone. And it won't be long before he finds out about her. But there are things that we need to discuss about her." He turned to the door with a serious look. "She's coming."

It didn't take long before the door opened. With half a dozen maids behind her that radiated of stress, and Arianna right behind her. Lord Godesu Kusanagi, the 7th Campione entered. Her black hair that reaches to the shoulders with curls that usually stick out has been brushed out to perfectly even hair. A rose and red ribbon in the hair on each side. She was wearing a dress not so different from mine. It showed her bare shoulders and arms, and squeezed tightly around her chest and waist. With a band that separated the waist and the skirt had another red ribbon. The skirt itself was a simple one-layer skirt. With her wearing red shoes with low heels.

It was a simple but fitting dress. It brought out her child-like charms. If I didn't know better, I would think she was a Divine Ancestor. I have to say that she looks good in red, but the reason why she's in red is that I'm afraid of.

She looked and walked elegantly until we made eye contact. "Erica!" She said before she bounced up to me and past the chair at the end of the table that was for her. "Look, we're mashing." She said and spun around to show her dress. Apparently, the dress has a bare back.

"How nice. But can you sit down. We need to discuss important things." My words made her disappointed and she went to the chair that Arianna was standing next to. Uncle Paolo wave his hand and all the maids walk out. With Arianna being the last to leave. Who made sure that Godesu was setting correctly.

And now it begins. The first meeting between the youngest King and a Commander-in-Chief of a Mage Association. It is not only is an important part of her career as a Campione, but also will affect the future of Italy.


At a sandy beach, was a huge man in Greek clothing. His skin was as dark as mud, barely containing the muscles underneath. He was looking for a ship, but thanks to the storm no ship had sailed the sea this day. And no way for him to reach his target. He was on the way to look for a harbor when he felt it.

He looked up at the sky. a pillar of dark mist, fire, and the smell of iron fall from the sky. The sound of galloping horses sounded over the beach. And then they were there.

A man with dark armor and a face full of hair not unlike the mane of a lion. A look from his eyes that glowed with fire that would hunt a man in their dreams for the rest of their life. The other man was not as tall. The other two men were giant compared to any other normal human. But the second man from the pillar of darkness was not as wild looking, but handsome. But given the impression of the handsome devil that will lure innocent young girls before devouring them hol.

"Kratos. Or may you prefer the pronunciation of Cratus? I have heard you have become greatly popular with the mortals. Yes, congratulations for moving out of obscurity." The second man laughed. Contrary to his look, this laugh sounded like a monster's roar.

"Sons of Ares. Tell me your purpose." Demanded Cratus, chains sliding down his arm and into the sand.

"Oh you know. Make sure the humans don't forget are names. To not forget their fear. But there is something more." The devilish man begins to walk up to Cratus. "You can feel it too. But for one whose legend is so tiny." He held up his thumb and finger so that one could barely see the space in between. "It must have affected you already. Not knowing the legend. Only the story. Must be dreadful to change so quickly." He said with his hand on the red mark on Cratus.

"Have you only come to mock me Deimos? Or is the god of terror only capable of barking?"

"Ha, yes. A weapon like you must not like to socialize. Oh well." The god smile the smile of the devil. "You see, we have spread some fear and panic on the magi here. Even got one to attack one of the basterds. But guess what. The King of this land got some steel in him. And they fear that a fight between them will happen."

"Point," Cratus said. Still under the madness of descending.

"Let them fight. Let them tire. And then let them fear as their stolen divinity is recovering. Surely you can see that path. To slay the enemy. To show the powerlessness of god slayers, the true power of the gods of Olympus."


This last part was something I put together at the last minute. Interesting what inspiration can make one suddenly add. I PM with one of my readers and he gave me this idea. And you will see how everything will turn out.

But it's like, 30 minutes to midnight and the only reason I can finish this here today is because I have operated and have stitches. Nothing is wrong, but I've been inside all day. I would like to talk more here... But I want to get this chapter out more.

Fun fact. Original Godesu would handel the maids by using the Raptor and cut up all their clothing. But then I realised that she had already use it that day. For it is still the same day as last chapter…

Yeah, not everybody should have power.

Godesu is one of them.