Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

Resting near Lilith, an ever-present frown masked my lips. Listening to her soft breath, I glanced at her sleeping face and ran my hands through her silver hair.

"I am losing control of my emotions." Scoffing at myself, I couldn't help shake my head, "I sound like a hormonal woman."

Rising from out of the sheets, a black flash of darkness wrapped around me, clothing me in robes; I covered Lilith in a warm blanket and left with the night high in the skies. It was currently morning on Alos, leaving quite a bit of time.

Taking my leave, I swiftly teleported to my throne room to eye the two cocoons. Touching the base of Freya's new home, I could not help but glance at the rising tent in my robe.

"Such a beautiful woman, a shame Odin could not keep her. But I do need to speak to Asmodeus regarding that old fool. It seems there are a few things I need to find out about that man."

"Your grace?" A somewhat short maid with long rabbit-like ears suddenly called.

SHooting the woman a star, she bowed, "Forgive me, but what shall we do about the prisoner? Her Majesty had us torment him, but it has been--"

"I know how long it's been; let him rot for now. In fact, record it, and send me the footage." I patiently uttered, shaking my head with a cruel smile. "I am sure Lilith would love to torment the family that boy belongs to."

"But of course. Excuse me, then." She said, bowing her head. She withdrew from sight.

Shifting my gaze back to Freya's cocoon, my hands skimmed over its edge as I vanished, appearing within the land of Alos once more. Pushing through the doors, I shot a glance towards Eroma's door.

Valis has done quite well, having infiltrated the Holy Swords. All that is left is for Lilith to finish planning and for me to make this city my domain.

"Where is my sister?" Said the voice of my favorite devil. Wrapped in a tight cheongsam of crimson and gold, the devil of my eyes had her hands on her waist with a demanding stare.

"Is that how you speak to your master?" I inquired, drawing a bit closer. "Where are you going looking so captivating?"

"A date."

Bursting out into laughter, I could not help but sneer, "Come now, Ezra? You date? You are the most arrogant woman I have ever seen. Need a gag to get any man less they hear your emasuculating voice."

"And you are the most arrogant and condescending bastard I know."

"Oh, I don't know. Don't you know Princes and Kings?" I shot back, finding it a bit impossible. Surely, those of hell are worse than I.

"Nope. You are definitely the worse. They may be more fucked up in the head, but you seem to walk around like fucking Asmodeus." She claimed, hurting my feelings quite a bit.

"Well, as much as I would like to get to know you and your personal life, I have a mission for you."

Ezra frowned; narrowing her scarlet eyes, "What is it?"

"You mean what is it, master. I am still your master, or have my lessons fallen short? A shame, really, you are but the only thing in my way of getting what I want from your father." I coldly uttered, staring darkly at Ezra. "Or have you forgotten about the Throne of Darkness?"

Finding it in her to scuff, my arms flashed across her neck, ripping her off her feet and into the air; my finger dug into her throat, drawing blood. "I would correct your tone, Ezra. While you are a god, now, I do not mind letting you spend time with Sitri."

Swallowing the estate in a wave of darkness, a devilish divinity began to rise but was swiftly killed off as my killing intent began to slither from my eyes, "It's not like before Ezra. You are now in my grip. Release any more divinity, and I will break your neck."

Quaking at my threat before my eyes, I could see her devils heart shiver with fear as I stared, ready to break this foolish woman's neck. "Keep your guard up next time. It's disgusting for a devil-like yourself to be caught off guard."

"Y-y-you would not dare kill me." Ezra struggled to say as I smiled.

"Devils and Demons don't die. They, merely return to the hells as a different person. I do not mind having you start over. My deal with your father will still stand, and with his cruelty, do you think he will go easy on you? The one who strives for his throne? He would send you right back into my hands."

Letting go of the little devil, I sneered, "Say hello to your date. I don't know what you are plotting, but I suggest you understand something. I hold your future in my hand."

Gripping her neck red with my hand print, Ezra glared with hate and a trace of fear."You will regret this."

Fixing my robes, I could not help but feel a bit indifferent over her little threat. "Do you want to hear my mission? or would you say that your usefulness has run out?"

Gritting her teeth, Ezra clenched her fist, "What is it?... Master."

Releasing a smile, I nodded, "Good. Real good. Such a fast learner. It's simple you will be on a mission with Einar. He is the good guy, and you the bad."

Making a bit of distance, cautious was all but apparent on the young princess of hell. " What the hell does that mean?"

"Just as it sounds. I need you to kill people, create crime, make chaos. Blah Blah blah, Einar will then try to catch you believing you are me." I said, heading down the stairs as she glared. "Do a good job, and I will help with that devil's heart."

It wasn't necessary to be so cruel to Ezra, but I think Ezra will be my new long-term toy. A demoness of lust, quite fitting for me. She just needs to be trained. All that worries me is her father and mother.

Asmodeus's love for Ezra is quite there, but a devil's nature will never change. He will not interfere, not when there is a war on the horizon. Same for that hot piece of ass Levi-Chan. I cannot have Asmodeus trying to kill me not without that throne. I need to find a way to deal with her or at least hide.

Glancing back at Ezra staring, I shot her a cool wink, "I would get started if I were you. Oh, and that date. Alos is my territory. If I find out you are trying to steal what is mine, well. I can be like any other Prince and King of Hell.

"And in case I never said it. Welcome back, Ezra. You were missed.." I stated, watching the grimness in her eyes grow.