Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

Mephisto's departure left me with many questions, especially regarding who Zariels disciple was and why he would even take on one. It was off-putting, to say the least, not knowing anything happening around me.

I was blind, and it was getting irritating. I wished the world revolved around me. Maybe then I'll catch a break.

Catching a glimpse of the rising sun ebbing towards the skies, a long weary sigh raced from my lips at the new day. Brightening the dusty skies with its glow, my ears suddenly twitched as I turned towards the entrance to a middle age guard rushing towards me.

"Mr. Blackwater, you've got a guest."

"Guest?" Now, who could that be? "Did you catch a name by chance?"

"Lady Seyrum, Cleo Seyrum, to be exact. " He confirmed, as the image of that silver-headed doe eye lass sprouted in my mind. "She seems to be with a party, however. How would you like me to proceed?"

"Do nothing. I'll speak to Cleo outside the villa," I instructed, a little surprised by the sudden visit. However, it wasn't outside the scope of my prediction. I've been hoping Freya was the one who found me, but Cleo works.

Reaching out my senses to cover the villa, I smiled, sensing Freya present alongside Sig and the wuss.

Approaching the villa's entrance on foot, I could see Freya light up at my sight. Despite being in disguise, that little minx somehow knew.

Small pearls filled her crystalline eyes as she trembled, 'Master.' She whispered through a weak sob. "You're ok, thank the Abyss!"

Approaching my little knight, I patted her head, enjoying the gentle warmth passing through my palms. She looked up, unwilling to lower her head. "I've missed you! Welcome back!"

"You were most definitely missed," I told, sensing something unexpectedly stir within me. My eyes narrowed at the pulse of emotions awakened as I looked towards Cleo with her eyes filled with a competitive fire.

The Mortal Dao of Lust. How cute. Such an innocent brat is toying with something she can barely grasp.

My lips curled into an arch, " Cleo. Looking lovely as ever. Do you want a head pat as well?"

"She'll pass," Said Kurt taking a step to her side, assuming the role of guardian.

I did not need to peer into this Weakling's heart to see the frustration within him nor the malice he held towards me. It is probably because of his obvious crush on Cleo or maybe because of our last meeting. I guess it matters not.

Kurt's ability to do anything to me is directly zero. Where he not valuable for the opening of the Gates to Iluthath. he might be in my tummy. I wonder what entree he'll best be served as? Sushi style? Maybe a roast? Hmm, Oh, his eyes could be cooked as a hard-boiled egg! Arsene, you genius! I could put some parsley on that bitch!

AH~! The magic! By the Abyss! I need to try that shit!

"I knew you were gay!" Sig crassly said," Brah, why are you staring? And where is my love? And yeah, I want head-pats. Nothing gay about it. Just two bro's hugging it out. Only gay if we don't say no, homo!"

A stifling cry of laughter exploded from my lips as I nodded, " Damn, ok, that was funny! I missed you too, Sig."

"Bet, now where the hoes at!"

"..." Now I miss eroma.

Clearing my throat, I ignored Sigfried and shifted my attention to Cleo and Freya," Head to the stadium and ask for Ezra. She's currently here. Speak nothing of my name, less you wish to die."

Cleo nodded, sending a measured stare behind me," You seem to be doing good. Aether's Black Family is the strongest household."

"Sovereign of Aether, to be exact, and I've my reason for being here. You guys chill in the city. I'll come to find you a little later." I remarked, noticing Valice walking back to the villa with a set of messy hair and a wrinkled black dress that showcased her hourglass figure.

Sig's eyes seemed to almost pop out of his skull as he moved at such speed. I thought he was an elder god for a second. 'Names Sigfried. Breakfast, overlooking a waterfall near the Capria Ruins just outside the city, you and me, a bottle of Reminic Wine, the best of wine," He said with the utmost confidence. My jaw dropped as Valice, whose expression mirrored my own turned to me.

I had no words at that moment, as Sig noticed her eying me, " Damn! I knew you were a true rival; Eroma had warned me! He said his nephew could pull. Curse you--"

"Ok, enough!" I shouted before he said my actual name. "That's Valice Black, first consort to the Sovereign of Aether."

Sig's eyes grew like saucers," And you did her! Oh shit damn!"

Slapping my face, Freya suddenly burst into laughter, taking note of Valice's bewildered expression. "Do forgive him; he doesn't go out much."

"With that much confidence, I wonder how many women you've had," Valice inquired, narrowing her pooling black eyes.

Sig's lips twitched when suddenly his eyes grew, "I could teach your son. Think about it a sea of children all calling you grandma! Or mommy number two!"

"Sig shut the fuck up!" I shouted, " Cleo get this idiot out of her!"

Cleo and Kurt did not even need me to instruct them as they yanked Sig up, fleeing for dear life as valice stared dead at me. "How's that idiot still alive?"

"No idea," I answered, asking myself that very question. " But you," I pointed out, noticing the bed hair, "seems like you had a wonderful walk of shame."

"I'm married. It's not called a walk of shame."

"Then, as you fell on your husband's cock, legs spread all about. Did you tell him about his children?" I teased, noticing the redding of her cheeks alongside the paleness of her knuckles as her fingers clenched into a ball.

"Must you be so vulgar?"

"It's my nature."

Valice snorted, "I've got you an audience. It's set the day after you kill the Second Consort." she said, seemingly as if to challenge my audacity.