Chapter 36

[1st POV]

"...That's why she, for some reason, can hurt me. Incredible!"

"Hmm. If I know the reason for this and can tell you how to get closer to her, can I expect a reward from the Devil himself?"

I asked him.

Lucifer squinted and said, "A human is trying to boss around the Devil and offers him a deal... I'm intrigued. What do you want in exchange for the answer and advice?"

"I'm essentially offering you a service, and you'll provide me one in return. Just not now, but in the future."

"Deal."

We shook hands.

"So, what's wrong with her?"

"She wasn't supposed to be born, Lucifer. She bears the "Blessing of Amenadiel." I believe that's your younger brother? Well, I gathered that she's the child of a childless couple who came into existence through their prayers to God. This blessing influenced her life and even her morals."

"So, my father controls me through her?"

I felt uneasy being in the same room with him again.

"He..."

"He didn't want to use her to do anything to you. At least, it's not a long-term plan. I'm more than sure your meeting is just a coincidence. She was born over thirty years ago. You, on the other hand, appeared, what, four years ago?"

"Yes."

Lucifer replied calmly, "Are you sure about that?"

"I can't be sure about anything. After all, it's God. You'd know better. However, I'm certain of one thing regarding your family. Your actions are impossible to predict. You're a puzzle, even for your father. He couldn't have known you'd decide to leave Hell for a "vacation." Besides, is the birth of a child blessed by an angel such a unique occurrence?"

"Hm. Yeah, that makes sense, but why doesn't she fall for my charm? Every woman in the world, and even men, would want to sleep with me, yet she resists!"

It seems like she really got under his skin.

"I might be wrong, but I think it's because of her moral principles."

"Explain…"

"Based on what you've said, she's only just split up with Espinoza. She's not ready for that kind of relationship yet. A one-night stand isn't her style. What you need here is a steady, long-term approach. That's how you'll win her heart."

I never thought I'd be giving Satan a lecture on how to seduce women.

That's something new...

Meanwhile, Lucifer was deep in thought while contemplating something.

Mazikeen had long stopped watching me. She realized I wasn't a threat to her boss and was drinking alone at the mini-bar.

"Do you play the piano?"

I asked with 'surprised'.

"Yes, and not just the piano, but all the musical instruments that exist on this planet. I love music."

Lucifer nodded, becoming more friendly.

"Especially from the twenties and thirties. I also respect modern music. However, what I like most are the composers from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries."

"I like Richard Wagner and Antonio Vivaldi. Well, I think I prefer Vivaldi. Especially his 'Tango of Death.' It has always fascinated me; there's something..."

"Mystical?"

Lucifer finished my thought.

"Perhaps. I've just always liked that particular composition, but I still can't explain why clearly."

"Can you play it?"

He suggested.

"Oh! Sorry, but no because I don't know how to play piano. I only know to play guitar. Still, I recently bought a violin and I plan to learn to play it eveb though I haven't even touched it yet."

"Hmm. Mazikeen, bring that peculiar guitar from Spain that they gave me a month ago from the storage closet."

He said, walking over to the piano, "Now we'll play your favorite Vivaldi. I want to know how much you love music."

By the end of the evening, I was playing and even singing songs by an artist that didn't exist in this universe, like "Chandelier" "Alive" and "The Greatest" by Sia.

"Tell me, how many songs do you know from your past life that aren't here and most likely never will be?"

Lucifer asked me unexpectedly.

"A lot."

"That's wonderful. Then I propose we work together to open a music studio. I've been wanting to find a partner who understands music and loves it as much as I do. But it never worked out and here you came along. Moreover, you have original songs, and most importantly, you're fun. You won't be boring to be around, and I'd like to continue our interaction for a longer time. You know, if it weren't for Detective Decker, I'd move to Gotham right away and keep an eye on you."

"Am I such a funny little creature?"

I was slightly embarrassed and even outraged by this.

"Yes. You're unique by nature. I don't know what's happening UP THERE with my father and his colleagues, but you'll be able to help me figure it out. Besides, this system of yours is unique, and I, Lucifer Morningstar, will help you develop this potential, this power."

"But what will you gain from this?"

I was surprised by the devil's sudden eagerness to help me.

"What do you mean, what will I gain? You're unique, unimaginable, funny, curious, flawed, smart, and I would even say a genius in this vast world that my father created. You're the element that can transform this entire world in ways I couldn't even imagine, and it doesn't matter which direction it goes. It will be fun. I'm bored with Hell and Earth but they're developing and interesting to me. But still, it's not the same. You're just right. I'll help you with knowledge and even training if necessary in exchange for entertaining me. What do you say? Are you ready to become the 'Devil's Apprentice'?!"

I wasn't expecting that.

This speech finally convinced me of who I was dealing with.

He's real, he's Lucifer Morningstar, the one who rebelled against the Almighty of this Multiverse and wants to help me turn everything upside down here…

I don't want to miss this opportunity to learn more about this world and its power scale, but I need to be careful about who I'm dealing with.

"I agree!"

"Wonderful! Mazikeen! Bring more whiskey. Actually, no, I'll get it myself. I've got something very good lying around in the safe."

Then I heard her heavy sigh and her words, "God save and protect me. Now there are two of them…"

I wonder what she means by that?

Strange woman.

Then, I was bombarded with system messages but didn't have time for them.

Lucifer brought very ancient wine that was made before our era.

At that moment, I told the system to screw off.

When I finally left Lucifer's place, it was closer to noon. After a short nap, I opened all the "mail" that had been sent to me.

"Ding!"

[Hidden Quest Complete: Negotiate with the Devil

Description: Hundreds, even thousands of people have tried to seek Lucifer's help throughout the ages, but only a few have succeeded. You are the one who managed to negotiate with him and strike a more favorable deal.

Objectives:

Make Lucifer your debtor - Completed

Become a student of Lucifer Morningstar - Completed

Seduce the Devil - Not Complete

Get Lucifer Morningstar drunk - Completed

Seduce Mazikeen - Not Complete

Reward:

+1 Level Up

+5000 Experience

+1000 relationship with Lucifer Morningstar

10 AP

[+4 Problem Solving]

[+1 Talk No Jutsu]

[+1 Guitar]

[+2 Persuasion]

[+3 Charisma]

[+5 Luck]

[+2 Intuition]

[+2% chance of surviving in any conditions]

Well, it looks like life will be fun... A student of the Devil... Honestly, I'm not even focused on these tasks.

I'm just tired...

To be continued...

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