A Century Old Plan

┏ Rose POV ┓

As I saw the tremendous killing intent emanating from the white-haired man called Tenshi, I thought, 'Amazing!.'

When I saw that many innocent individuals had been knocked unconscious and that some of them were even pulling their guts out with sheer killing intent, I ordered my troops to evacuate everyone and treat the wounded.

Tenshi's killing intent is not the only thing that is being released. Because of my position as Vice Commander of the Hellriders, I have engaged in combat with a vast number of demons and even a few humans that posed a danger to Elysium.

"Dominance" is a term that keeps popping into my head as the pressure increases. It wasn't only a killing intent; Tenshi unknowingly utilized his willpower to force others to submit to him.

Killing intent wouldn't make Damian lash out like this, but the "Dominance" triggered his fight-or-flight reaction and werewolf DNA.

It is more common for devils to use their will to force people to surrender. It was how they gained the service of demons, but I have never seen a human being who was capable of doing the same thing.

'Maybe this is the power he had received' When I looked at the documents revealing that Tenshi was carrying the same matching mana signature as their commander, I couldn't help but believe this may be the case.

I couldn't help but lick my lips despite the fact that I had the sensation that a knife was lodged in my neck and that the pressure felt like it was smothering my internal organs.

'A mage?' My head felt like it was about to burst as I saw Tenshi conjure up a rush of wind.

'I... I mean, we need him,' I thought to myself as my hand moved involuntarily toward the burned wound on my forehead.

When I thought back to the time when I was in a home that was on fire, my hand tightened into a fist, the sound of grinding teeth rang in my ears, and I felt a sudden surge of wrath go through my veins.

'Maybe… It seems like I'll finally have my retribution.'

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< 3rd POV >

In the big medieval hall, with red flags hanging from the pillar and gold tastefully ornamented over the hall, a guy with white hair was seen seated in a chair with a grim face.

The good-looking man looks to be in his early twenties and has silver hair that is braided and knotted in a way. He was decked up in an elaborate silver robe with matching accessories.

The man questioned the lady, who had many of the same characteristics as him, "Did you have to give away that information?" while sitting in an expensive chair and facing the woman.

The impassive expression that had been frozen on the woman's face vanished, and she let out a loud sigh before leaning back in her chair and saying, "Yes, Euclid... I have a clue at last, but we have neither the backing nor the means to carry it through... Therefore, I was forced to make a sacrifice."

Euclid's eyes, which were silver in color, flashed a twinkle, and his fingers began to wrestle with one another while his legs would not cease bouncing. "Grayfia, Come on... Tell me!!"

The lady in question was none other than Grayfia Lucifuge, also known as The Strongest Queen, Silver-Haired Queen of Annihilation, and Queen of Satan Sirzechs Lucifer.

Grayfia couldn't help but laugh out loud when she looked at her little brother, Euclid Lucifuge. Euclid is a cruel and ruthless Devil, and he always had a serious face, which was a copy of her typical icy mask that she wears outside. However, now Euclid is looking like a child pleading for candy. Grayfia couldn't help but laugh.

"On Rias Gremory, I discovered the same mark that Lord Lucifer had left for us before he passed away. Consequently, after searching through her past experiences, I discovered..." Soon, Grafiya began her explanation, beginning with Rias's dream, then moving on to "Samael" and ultimately Tenshi.

And, of course, she was not so thick as to divulge how she humiliatingly passed out when she accepted Rias's secret request to call upon her dream man, since she, too, was intrigued about the outcome of the situation.

Euclid simply clapped his hands and let out a hearty "hahaha" as his face was half contorted into a big smile.

Euclid, whose expression resembled that of a flower opening up, said that "We can now display what the Devils are capable of."

Grayfia rolled her eyes at her brother, who was obsessed with serving Lucifer and his teaching that devils should be wicked, harsh, and ruthless. "Devils should be cruel, brutal, and merciless," he preaches.

Despite the fact that she wasn't really interested in the teachings of her Lord, she has taken an oath to serve him and is so dedicated to him that she would do anything for him.

"I warned you that that pathetic man wasn't the Lord Lucifer, as predicted by our Lord... Now see who is foolish," Euclid muttered as he glared at Grayfia, who appeared uncomfortable and even bashful, which is unheard of and unseen in the Underworld.

Grayfia apologized to her brother after giving him a short bow since she was aware that she had made a mistake. "Forgive me, brother," she pleaded. Both the task that had been assigned to them and the bond that she had with her younger sibling came perilously near to being derailed because of her actions.

"So, can you leave him now?" Euclid's question, "I mean it's known how much of a sis-con he is and yet in love with you," caused Grayfia to shake her head and for Euclid to laugh.

Grayfia, who at first believed that Sirzechs was the one to fulfill the prophecy, eventually embraced him and even betrayed her family by becoming his Queen. However, she did not entirely think that Sirzechs was the chosen one. However, when she discovered that he does not have white wings and that his hair did not become white, she realized that she had made a big mistake in her assumption.

Her interpretation of her Lord's words led her to believe that when the "chosen one" one transforms into Lucifer, he would have shining silver wings, and his red hair will become white with silver. This led to the confusion that she experienced.

Consequently, she waited and waited for a very long period... and thankfully, her perseverance paid off, as she did not even realize that the person whom she investigated was the one who was destined to be the chosen one until she discovered the mark on Rias while he was in training.

"Then I will prepare my journey to Hell. The portal to the third circle Greed should be functioning," he said. "While I am at it, you keep an eye on the imposter Satan."

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"Ufufu" Tenshi was crackling maniacally at himself in the mirror when he was dressed in the "badass" armor.

Tenshi calming down readied himself for the battle by picking up a claymore in order to demonstrate his power and get a higher rank.

It was rather hypocritical of Tenshi to ask for assistance from others, considering that he had previously counseled Rias against ever owning another Hellrider. Tenshi recognized that he did not need to become a Hellrider in order to acquire power or knowledge.

It's possible that he was desperate for the familiar human presence, despite the fact that he wasn't a human himself any longer, or that his greed drove his choice in the spur-of-the-moment situation.

But it's too late to feel remorse over anything, and from now on, he's going to do all in his power to be at the very top of everything he does.

A vast training area was hidden behind the enormous watchtower that was painted blood red and had a flag with the emblems of a red wolf. Many Hellridere were waiting there.

"A fresh recruit?"

"Yes, I was told that Vice Commander Rose was the one who recruited the individual personally."

"Well, this is one way to work your way up to the top of the hierarchy right from the start."

The training room was filled with a variety of hushed conversations and whispering sounds.

When Tenshi entered the training arena, there was complete silence, and everyone was gazing at him as if they were passing judgment on him.

Upon arriving, Tenshi took a look around, trying to gauge the amount of danger posed by each individual. An outstanding predator has the ability to quickly determine whether or not something poses a danger to its survival.

A little less than half of the individuals are either nearly as powerful or at least as strong as him, while the other folks can be easily crushed like a bug.

An enormous explosion occurred in the center of the field, and when the smoke cleared, it showed a man still standing there with a great big sword strapped to his back.

"No way…"

"What's the Captain doing here?"

"Is the recruit engaged in combat with Captain Damian?"

Tenshi glared at the assembly of Hellrider that had gathered to watch him fight while muttering an irritated curse about the distracting rumors.

Rose came shortly after, and when she did so, she regarded Tenshi with a lot of curiosity and anticipation.

Upon seeing that Rose was staring at Tenshi with a great deal of curiosity, Damion's face contorted in a twisted manner.

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