EPHS-Chapter 399 The Whole Truth

"How is this possible... Why would Sirzechs Sama do such a thing?!" Tenraku was dumbfounded as he never expected to receive such an answer.

Sirzechs was Venelana's eldest son and Grayfia's husband, making him the person closest to them. Moreover, in Tenraku's understanding, Sirzechs was not only a kind and wise Demon King but also a loving family man. 

He was easy to get along with and didn't carry himself with the air of a Demon King. If there were a ranking for the most outstanding gentlemen in the Underworld, he would undoubtedly be at the top. Tenraku couldn't fathom why he would do these things!

"Why couldn't it be him?" Grayfia sneered, and Venelana added, "Little Tenraku, we understand that it may be hard for you to believe, but these are all facts. The Sirzechs you are familiar with on the surface is indeed a kind and wise Demon King and a good older brother who cares for his younger sister Rias. But he is not the real Sirzechs."

Tenraku's mind raced, instantly catching onto the key point in their words. Venelana actually said that the Sirzechs he knew wasn't the real Sirzechs?!

"Where is the real Sirzechs Sama?" Tenraku quickly asked. However, both Grayfia and Venelana wore pained expressions at the same time. "The real Sirzechs Sama, he has..."

Tears welled up in Venelana's eyes, but she didn't finish her sentence. However, Tenraku already understood what she meant!

"What on earth is going on..." Shockwaves surged through his heart, and even Tenraku found it hard to believe.

"I have already used a Memory Release Magic on myself. If you directly read my memories, you will know the whole truth, everything you want to know." Grayfia spoke coldly, and Tenraku was once again taken aback.

Releasing one's own memories for someone else to read was a type of Magic that Tenraku knew existed, but in practice, it was almost never done. Everyone would have secrets they absolutely didn't want others to know. Even the most outstanding and perfect individuals on the surface had a dark and ugly side deep within.

Releasing one's own memories for someone else to read meant that one would have no secrets left in front of others. This was even more embarrassing and difficult to accept than exposing one's own naked body for admiration.

Yet, Grayfia now wanted Tenraku to read her memories!

Having understood the determination this woman held, Tenraku's face showed an unprecedented seriousness.

"Little Tenraku, read Grayfia's memories. This way, you won't doubt the truth and facts we're about to tell you. Of course, if... if Little Tenraku wants to read mine, you can..." Venelana said from the side. However, by the end of her sentence, her face turned red involuntarily.

For anyone, having their memories read by someone else was a shameful and difficult thing to accept. Venelana had initially volunteered, but she was firmly refused by Grayfia.

She understood better than anyone else the suppressed anger and hatred in Grayfia's heart!

"I'll read Grayfia San's memories then. Sorry." With the decision made, Tenraku didn't hold back and placed his hand on Grayfia's forehead.

A torrent of memories surged forth. Countless scenes flashed through Tenraku's mind, from Grayfia's birth, and childhood, to growing up as a young girl, and now as the Silver-Haired Annihilation Queen. All of Grayfia's memories played out in Tenraku's mind, free for him to peruse.

There were images of Grayfia bathing, and there were beautiful scenes of her changing into her maid attire, and...

Um, it seemed like Tenraku's attention was all focused in some rather peculiar directions. Opening his eyes, he found Grayfia glaring at him, her gaze icy and embarrassed.

"Not those!"

"Ah, s-sorry."

"Hehe..." Face burning, Tenraku was also embarrassed, and Venelana beside them burst into a knowing laughter.

Collecting his thoughts, Tenraku resisted the urge in his subconscious to avoid looking at those beautiful images. Instead, he searched Grayfia's memories for information about Sirzechs.

Without wasting any time, Tenraku's eyes flashed with determination. He had found it!

Grayfia was born into the Lucifuge family, an external branch of Devils who served under Demon King Vali Lucifer. After the ancient war where all four Demon Kings fell, Grayfia had fought as a member of the old Demon King's faction against the reformists. 

She even contested with Serafall for the position of the strongest female Devil. It was on the battlefield that she fell in love with the reformist Hero, Sirzechs Gremory.

After overcoming numerous trials, the two of them finally came together, and their love story became a romantic legend in the Underworld.

Tenraku confirmed this in Grayfia's memories. From their first meeting, getting to know each other, to falling in love, those romantic and sweet memories warmed even the heart of an onlooker like Tenraku.

However, tragedy struck just as they were about to overcome all obstacles and unite.

On that day...

"Father, Mother, I want to marry Grayfia and make her my wife!" Sirzechs said excitedly as he brought Grayfia before the Gremory Duke and Venelana.

"At this point, we have no reason to stop you," Gremory Duke responded.

"Sirzechs, Grayfia, may you be happy," Venelana added.

"Father... Mother..." It was such a sweet and happy memory. After careful consideration, they had finally gained the approval of their parents. Sirzechs was elated, and Grayfia was as shy and happy as a young girl.

However, it was at this very moment...

Lai la...

A golden light descended from the sky, instantly entering Sirzechs' forehead. Then, Sirzechs' soul image flew out from his body in an instant.

"Who is this?!" Gremory Duke, Venelana, and Grayfia were all stunned by this sudden turn of events. Even Sirzechs was shocked and furious. This unknown presence that had suddenly appeared was now occupying his body!

"This perfect body, this perfect Magic Power..."

Smirking, "Sirzechs" held his hands and a smile appeared on his face.

"You can die now!"

"Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!"

"Sirzechs" raised his hand, and the rampaging Magic Power of ruin instantly crushed and devoured Sirzechs' soul.

"Sirzechs!"

The shock and horror they felt were quickly replaced by overwhelming anger. Gremory Duke, Venelana, and Grayfia all charged towards "Sirzechs."

However, "Sirzechs" sneered and conjured a massive sphere of ruin magic, hurling it towards the three.

Boom!!!

"Ahhhhh..."

A horrified scream, followed by a tremendous explosion resounded in the area as Gremory Duke, who was directly hit, was instantly turned to ashes. Venelana and Grayfia were sent tumbling by the powerful shockwaves.

"Zeoticus!"

"Duke-Sama!"

Zeoticus, that was Gremory Duke's name.

In just a few breaths of time, what was once so happy and warm had turned into an icy and hellish scene.

In a matter of moments, Venelana lost her most beloved husband and child, and Grayfia lost her dearest lover.

The two women, their eyes bloodshot, struggled to get up and prepare to charge again. However, countless chains suddenly shot out from the air, binding the two women tightly. Despite their desperate struggles, Venelana and Grayfia couldn't move an inch.

"Who are you? Who are you?!"

"I'm going to kill you! Kill you! Kill you!!!"

"Who am I? I am a god, the one and only true god between heaven and earth!"

"Haha... "

To be continued...