Ch8
After a year ( Approx.)
Cain POV
Vanessa was helping me get ready for my 3rd year birthday party, originally the plan was to let all the lords and heirs attend the party but it was changed to only the lords of the devil pillars.
Also for the past year, I have started training my control over my demonic energy. I have also been keeping an eye on both Melissa and Vanessa as the terms of the contracts still bugs me, but no signs of suspicions have been shown till now.
I will continue my suspicions until I am completely sure of their loyalty.
Also, me and Rizz now live on two opposite sides of the castle. He has his own servants and amenities while me my own.
After my monologue was finished Vanessa finished dressing me up and boy was I looking cute with my silver hair and crimson eyes in a blue three-piece suit I was looking absolutely fabulous. I turned towards Vanessa made puppy eyes and spoke
"How I am looking, Vanessa."
Her mask broke for a moment but she replied coolly
"You are looking quite handsome my lord."
But that moment was more than enough for me to see her little smile. After that she took me towards the main hall I asked
"Are all the preparations completed?"
She replied, "Yes my lord."
Hmmm, all the lords will be present today. The attitude will be decided by how they act towards me. I have also made plans for what Rizz will do.
If he acts like a child which can be manipulated I will act like a mature person while if he acts like a mature person I will act like a spoiled child. It's a 50-50 so I think I am prepared for his first move.
After reaching the hall I saw all the servants ready for the party while Rizz was standing with his servant. I think his name was Cameron and it looks like he is the one he is going to make his personal butler. After seeing me he smiled to which I replied with a small nod.
After that, I looked at the clock and it showed 8 pm the main guests will start coming in a short while.
The other lords of small houses were already there as they looked at me coming down they were shocked as I looked like a mature devil not a child with a no-nonsense look on my face while looking towards Rizz I saw him mingling with other lords and the way he is acting he looks like a fool with no understanding of the world. So he chose the spoiled kid role.
Looks like he wants to look like a child who can be manipulated, he will act like he is getting manipulated and make the other lords attack me that way the contract will not be broken as he can simply say he was manipulated and it was not intentional.
To counter this trick I need to act strong, sending the message that I am not the one to be messed with.
Various lords were licking the boots of Rizz as the Lucifer clan's fortune is enormous it is even more than the current richest man alive in the human world not many clans or factions can boast of such wealth only the Phenex clan is comparable but they are still a little less wealthy than the lucifer clan.
Suddenly a big pressure descended on top of everyone present in the hall and everyone went quite.
It was deathly silent and suddenly only the walking of boots was sounding and a man entered the hall.
He was a middle-aged man with black hair and peaceful violet eyes wearing a noble attire he exuded an aura of dignity from his body. Undoubtedly this is Zekram Bael, one of the few living 1st gen devils created by the OG Lucifer himself.
He kept on walking but he took his aura back. I didn't realize that I was holding my breath. So this is the power of a satan class devil.
Truly awe-inducing power. To make a hall full of prideful devils quite just by his mere presence and to think he is not even remotely close to the top 10. Just what kind of ridiculous strength do they have?
He came near me and lowered himself to my level and said in the tone of a grandfather just like Gerhard but less strict.
"Congratulations on your 3rd birthday my lord, may you live long and become even more famous than your father."
I dumbly nodded my head as I was in shock wasn't he supposed to be a master politician who is also called the shadow of the devils? Why the hell is he acting like an old grandpa? Ignoring my internal conflict I kept my attention on his words
"If we look at relationships we should be brothers but as I am 5 millennia old while you are only 3 years old. That doesn't sound right so you can call me by my name just like the original Lucifer said."
I again simply nodded my head to maintain my no-nonsense style although I was looking like a child throwing a tantrum instead but it is what it is.
He then went towards Rizz and seeing him all the others left him alone and he started his talk with him.
Next lord Phenex came and gave his greetings and went to enjoy the party. The same one after the other various high-ranking lords came and went and none caused a ruckus like Lord Bael did. It looks like they still have a semblance of respect for the Lucifer clan.
But even after a long time, I did not see the lords of house Paimon, Zagan, and Haagenti as well as the notorious Lord Valak. The name reminds me of a movie ghost back on Earth.
But again a pressure fell at the hall but this time it was much weaker than the last time and like a déja vu the clacking of boots again started echoing but this time the hall was not quiet at all. Many who can resist the pressure simply ignored it and keep talking.
The lord of the house of Valak was another 1st gen devil who had survived the great holy war against heaven and Grigori.
He had purple unkempt hair, black eyes, and a ferocious smile that would scare the faint of heart. He didn't give a fuck about anyone and in the history books it is said he was even unafraid of the true Lucifer that was the mastery he had over his clan trait the power to stay unafraid as long as they believe they can win.
He kept coming towards me and stood in front of me. He didn't give any greetings at all, he just stood there. This was an act of disrespect against me, the Lucifer heir.
Well, half heir but it is known only to certain people and all of them are under a life contract to not utter a word about it.
But letting Zekram get away with it is one thing and letting Balak go is not. So I need to show him his place.
I raised my voice and said
"What are you doing Lord Valak? This is a party thrown by the Lucifer clan, not some power show by a circus that you can show your strength like you want."
Everyone in the hall was shocked seeing me talk much better and reasonably than a 3-year-old should be. Valak kept on looking at me and then smiled and said
"What are you gonna do? Lord Lucifer beat some sense into me? "
He said so mockingly. He knew that a 3 yr old can't be that strong but he was wrong. I was a transcendent being meaning I was already strong since birth.
I at once released my ultimate class aura without any warning and Valak's face went from mocking to surprise to having uncertainty.
Satisfied that he understood he couldn't get away scot-free from this mess he was thinking of a way to apologize without making others belittle him.
After all the devil society values reputation as much as personal strength so he can't look weak in front of so many devil pillars but before he can say something another pressure almost equal to mine, but still lower, fell on him and everyone in the hall looked towards Rizz.
I didn't look as I knew he would not let me hog all the spotlight alone and I knew he was also training his control over his demonic energy like me. Seeing that the other Lucifer has also made it clear he can't do as he pleases in the territory of the lucifer clan, Valak said
"Indeed I have overstepped my boundaries young lord Lucifer. It was not my intention to harm the Lucifer clan's reputation. I apologize for my actions. My head butler will bring a formal apology along with proper compensation at a later date."
He said and left the hall without waiting for my reply.
I was quite surprised that he accepted and apologised as he was supposed to be quite an annoying devil but looks like he can be clear-minded too.
But with this little interaction I or should I say the Lucifer heirs have made sure that the Lucifer clan is not weak.
Out of the corner of my eye, I can see Zekram nodding his head like he agrees with my way of dealing with Valak.
After that nothing serious happened and the party went as planned, made small talk with some other devil lords and the party ended.
I was quite tired after that so I left my dress with Melissa and went to bed.
AN:- Some intros!
Nivek Beldo- Yeah the format was f-ked but is now correct. Lucifuges will be introduced in the next chapter.
MasterDarkElf- Corrected
