Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

Yes. It was about time to leave, but before that: “Ariel, can you leave for a moment.”

The seraphim stared at me for a moment. ” Why?”

And with a devilish smile, I spoke: ” Your Mephistos, big sis, aren’t you?”

She frowned and unfolded her arms. The implications all but apparent: “Then I’ll leave. Lilith, honey, when you leave, wrap yourself in qi. There should be a backlash for those that leave this mini realm. It won’t affect you much, but the children are another subject.” She said, vanishing before my very eyes.

“Why did you want to get rid of her?” Lilith asked, sensing her presence had vanished.

I wasn’t quite sure if Ariel was gone, but this was the best I could do with what I had: “I don’t want Mephisto to know what I gained. This power I hold is quite dangerous.” And my gaze swayed towards the skies as I opened my palm. Suddenly azure light shimmered from my palm, echoing from the deepest pit of my soul to the very breath of my existence. The light gathered at my palm, gathering the very moisture of the air alongside the ‘Breath of Heaven.’

Together, they shuddered, and by reasons far beyond my understanding, the Breath of God, an almighty intangible force, began to gather at the tip of my fingers, becoming tangible. The seconds fell, deepening till a beautiful ring appeared, caring the clearest Turquoise garnet I’d ever seen.

“I shaped the water particles into a ring, but the garnet is… It’s the Breath Ariel had asked me to deliver to you. Wear this ring.” I said, offering it to her as her eyes sparkled. But I couldn’t help but frown, noting something particular. “It doesn’t match your amethyst eyes.”

“Who cares!” Lilith said, accepting my gift with a smile. She stared, her expression one I don’t think I’d ever seen sparkle so brightly. “Did you heal yourself already?”

I nodded without hesitation, and Lilith’s expression grew even brighter.

Drawn in by her beauty, I began to explain what I had gained when she passed out. From the fusion ability to the Power of the Abyss, I told her everything. I was rather hoping she’d have an idea of what happened but

“Hmm~ I have no idea what any of that means!” She carelessly said, smiling as though none of it concerned her. “But I believe the trigger happened to be because of that.”

Glancing at the star above my head, I turned back to her: ” This? Well, my Qi and knowledge is always growing, so it was bound to—”

“That Immortal Star is Abyssal. And I mean pure abyssal. As in, you need Abyssal Qi to wield it. Yet you have it. I don’t know exactly what you gained, but it’s significant. At least, I think it is. Mmmm~ Let’s test it out in the Abyss. Were the Shadow Proclamation can’t affect us, yet.”

So the Abyss is planning on joining the Myriad. Seems the Council that houses the Fallens, Angels, and others will now have to make a chair for the Abyssals. Things are going to get interesting.

This Shadow Proclamation is more significant than I thought, especially if Tenebrae acts as Arbitor with the One’s almighty power. I’m getting more and more curious about Babels Tower.

I can already feel various power upon Ilutthath, and that last assassination attempt bothered me. To send so many after me: It seems someone wants my head. I need to make a show of power. No more holding back.

“Lilith… I’ll need a safe area when we arrive within the citadel. I plan to fuse Noctem and the two Sins together.”

“I’ll have End and Vita stand guard. Will you be fine, though? Isn’t that a little too far? You might die.” She warned, but… Abyss-Chans warned of her death.

For an almighty being who knows the future, I don’t want to play any games. To either lose their memory or be dead for an entire Eternity wasn’t an option I approve of.

“If it all works out… I will return with a supreme weapon and a gift for my son. Vesryn will get his first present.”

A starry look flashed over her bewitching expression enthralling me where I stood as she nodded. “Sene is the best! What will you give him?”

“If he is to be my son. I want him to have power. So I’ll give him my eye.” I coldly said, touching my right eye. “After fusing it with something, of course.”

“That’ll cripple his mind.”

“Only if he uses the power I implanted. But once I fuse it, it’ll be his own power from then on. It’s up to him how he masters it.”

“And Izalith? What of your daughter?”

At the mention of Izalith, I frowned. ” I’m hesitant about her. I think it’s best I keep my distance concerning her sanity. I’ve been warned many times about her madness. I’ll collaborate with Tenebrae about a mask or something. What are you giving them?”

Lilith smirked. ” I gave them life. Isn’t that enough? These little brats are already driving me up the wall. I can’t wait till they’re out of me.”

“Is it really that bad?”

“How’d you like a parasite in your penis?”

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“So a hundred children is out of the question.”

As if she’d been frozen in place, my wife shuddered, ” Ommm… That’s a hard question. Why don’t we raise Ves and Iza first? And whatever happens, happens. ”

Thank the Abyss!!!! Three is enough. My god! I’m free! Three goddamn kids. THREE!!! I’m getting a vasectomy! I’m done!

“You look too pleased.”

Coughing into my palm, I quickly took Lilith to my waist and flew towards the scar between space and time. The very scar we entered became our exit.

“Your back!” Ares said grimly, quick to click his tongue beneath his breath. “I welcome you, Lord Snow.” 𝚋𝚎ｄｎｏｖ𝚎𝚕．𝚌ｏｍ

I’d heard the stories back on Earth… but Ares is a little bitch. My god, has his balls not dropped?

“This might be our last meeting. Or perhaps I’ll send a Faceless if you’re ever required.” I replied coldly, staring at this man with wild red hair and eyes. “Zariel might be done with you, but I tend to play with my food. You and this mystery house… keep it in check. Let us go, Lilith and Ariel. I’ve got what I wanted.”