Chapter 14 - Four Devil Kings and News

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The day after Rey and the others left, Mephisto Pheles came to the Devil King Palace in the capital Lilith.

And when he was finally allowed into the throne room, he saw a young woman with twintail black hair and outfitted like a magical girl sitting on one of the four thrones. That woman is one of the Four Devil Kings, namely Serafall Leviathan.

"Long time no see, Mephisto-jiichan! How unusual for you to came to the palace!"

Serafall seemed to be smiling happily at Mephisto's arrival. They haven't seen each other for a long time. And because Mephisto is one of the oldest Devils, she has always used to call him grandfather.

"Long time no see, Serafall. You're always as cheerful as ever."

Mephisto smiled slightly and greeted her back.

Serafall smiled and nodded repeatedly in response to Mephisto's greeting.

"Then, what purpose did Mephisto-jiichan come here for?"

Hearing Serafall's question, Mephisto nodded slightly then answered.

"I'm here to apply for promotion to the level of High-class Devils and Evil Pieces."

"Promotion? Isn't Mephisto-jiichan Ultimate-Class already?"

Mephisto slightly shook his head at that question.

"Not for me. But for someone else."

"Who is it? Who is it?"

"About that, I hope you call Sirzechs and Grayfia first to talk about it."

"Hm? I understand talking about it with Sirzechs-chan, but why Grayfia-chan too?"

Serafall seemed to be tilting her head in wonder.

"Yes. Grayfia has to attend because the person I recommended for promotion has a certain relationship with her."

Hearing Mephisto's statement, Serafall frowned slightly. She didn't know who Mephisto was referring to. Because, as far as she knows, Grayfia doesn't have any other family or relatives besides her husband, Sirzechs, and people from her husband's family, Gremory.

"Hmm.... Alright. I'll call Sirzechs-chan."

"Call the other Devil Kings too. This is very important."

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A few moments later, the other three Devil Kings and Grayfia arrived.

Each of the other three Devil Kings was Falbium Asmodeus, Ajuka Beelzebub, and Sirzechs Lucifer.

Falbium Asmodeus is a tall man with a bald head and a beard. He was known as a Devil King who was skilled in strategy and military. He comes from one of the 72 Pillars Families namely Glaysya-Labolas.

Ajuka Beelzebub is a young man with green hair swept back who looks calm and has an intellectual aura. He is known as a Devil King who specializes in research and technology. He comes from one of the 72 Pillars Families namely Astaroth.

Sirzechs Lucifer is a young man with red hair that is characteristic of his family. He is known as a Devil King who is an expert in politics and domestic administrations. Even so, he also has high fighting ability. He comes from one of the 72 Pillars Families namely Gremory.

Meanwhile, Grayfia Lucifuge is a young woman with long silver braided hair and a maid uniform. She is the wife of Sirzechs.

After they came, Mephisto exchanged greetings with them and then asked to move to another room to talk. Sirzechs then suggested moving to the meeting room.

After arriving at the meeting room, the Four Devil Kings and Mephisto sat opposite each other separated by a large and long table, while Grayfia stood behind Sirzechs.

Seeing Grayfia just standing behind Sirzechs, Mephisto said.

"You sit down too, Grayfia. Because what will be discussed is also related to you."

Hearing Mephisto's words, Grayfia frowned slightly. Even though she is Sirzechs's wife, she is also his servant and shouldn't sit with the Devil Kings. Besides, she also didn't understand why the things that would be discussed here were related to her.

And hearing Mephisto's words, Serafall who was sitting on Sirzechs right volunteered to shift to another chair. Sirzechs turned to look at Grayfia and gave a small nod indicating she can sit down.

After Grayfia sat down, Sirzechs started the conversation.

"So, what do you want to talk about Mephisto-sama?"

"My purpose for coming here is to recommend a promotion to High-class Devil and a request for Evil Pieces for someone."

"Hm? Promotion? Who is it for?"

"Do you all still remember Lilianlua?"

""""Lilianlua...?""""

Hearing Mephisto's question, the Four Devil Kings looked a little confused, wondering, and trying to remember.

Meanwhile, Grayfia seemed to be wide-eyed.

"Lilian!?"

Hearing Grayfia's shout, the Four Devil Kings then looked wide-eyed after remembering who Lilianlua was.

"Lilian-chan!?" Serafall suddenly stood up and exclaimed in surprise!

"You mean Lilianlua Rofocale!?" Falbium also looked dumbfounded.

"Lilianlua!?" Ajuka was also shocked.

"Mephisto-sama, did you get any news about her!?" Grayfia asked tensely.

"Do Lilianlua the one who wants to get the Evil Pieces? Is she coming back?" Sirzechs was also surprised after remembering Lilianlua, and he thought it was Lilianlua who wanted to obtain the Evil Pieces.

They were very surprised because Lilianlua disappeared without news since the Anti-Satan War ended. And even though Lilianlua wasn't much involved during the Anti-Satan War, apart from being a bestfriend with Grayfia, Lilianlua is also good friends with Sirzechs, Serafall, Ajuka, and Falbium. That's why for hundreds of years Lilianlua disappeared, they always hoped that Lilianlua would come back.

Unfortunately, they will be disappointed again and for the last time.

Mephisto shook his head and looked sad.

"No. She.... Lilianlua already died."

"What?" Sirzechs looked stunned at Mephisto's statement.

"Wh-at...?" Serafall looked shocked to hear that Lilianlua was dead.

"Lilianlua... died?" Ajuka is very stunned to hear that Lilianlua is dead. That's because, in fact, he used to secretly love Lilianlua. And after the Anti-Satan War ended and Lilianlua was about to leave, Ajuka confessed his feelings and persuaded her to stay. However, Lilianlua rejected him and left anyway. And even though Ajuka had moved on, in the end there was still a feeling that was left behind.

"When? How did she die?" Falbium was also shocked by Lilianlua's death, but he tried to stay calm.

"She was killed.... Two years ago." Mephisto answered.

"Killed...?" Grayfia lowered her head gloomily and tightly clenched her fists.

"Who... Who dared to kill Lilian-chan!?" Serafall asked and holding back her anger.

"The one who killed Lilianlua was... Euclid Lucifuge." Mephisto replied grimly.

"What?" Serafall was dumbfounded at Mephisto's answer.

"Euclid?" Ajuka turned to look at Grayfia.

"Lucifuge?" Falbium also looked at Grayfia.

"No.... No way! Impossible! No... way...." Grayfia was very shocked to hear Mephisto's statement that her best friend was killed by her brother! Moreover, all this time she thought that her younger brother, Euclid, had already died during the Anti-Satan War! Grayfia immediately turned pale and trembled. She was relieved to know that her brother was still alive, but on the other hand she was also sad because of what her brother did. And in the end, the pain brought tears to her eyes.

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