Chapter 27 - The True Lucifer and The 'Fake' Lucifer

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While Penemune started working on her written report, Azazel who was in his private lab seemed to frown.

"That kid really can't stop surprising people, huh.... Ahahahaha."

Azazel laughed wryly after once again realizing that Rey is truly exceptional.

*clack

Suddenly, Azazel heard the sound of the lab door opening and was followed by the sound of approaching footsteps. Then, a child sounds spoke.

"Azazel, who were you talking to earlier? I also heard you laugh earlier."

Hearing that voice, Azazel turned his head and he saw a boy with silver hair who seemed to be ten years old approaching him.

"Ah, Vali.... Yeah. I was just contacted and received a report from my colleague who was doing a secret mission."

Azazel wasn't surprised by the appearance of the silver haired boy and answered him.

Azazel wasn't surprised because, that silver haired boy, Vali, did live in Azazel's private lab after Azazel brought him here a few days after Rey and the others left.

And Vali is the descendant of Lucifer whom Azazel and Mephisto Pheles have previously talked about!

As for why Azazel brought Vali to his private lab, the reason is because Azazel trained Vali to master and control his Sacred Gear. Besides that, Azazel is also observing and researching his Sacred Gear as well.

Meanwhile, Vali's Sacred Gear in question is one of the Longinus Sacred Gears, namely Divine Dividing! And the Divine Dividing is one Longinus who sealed one of the Two Heavenly Dragons! That's why Azazel is very interested in Vali.

"Secret mission?"

Hearing Azazel's answer, Vali seemed to be wondering. But soon he seemed indifferent.

"Ah, whatever.... When do we have dinner?"

Vali asked Azazel.

"You can eat alone. I still have work to do after this."

Azazel replied while waving his hand as if sending Vali away.

And seeing Azazel's response, Vali let out a sigh.

"Hah~.... I will just eat a cup noodle then."

"Oi, Vali! I told you not to eat too much noodles! Are you not afraid you can't grow taller!?"

Azazel exclaimed in rebuke.

But Vali doesn't care.

"Tch.... Whatever. It's a food too.... And I like noodles."

After that, Vali turned around then walked to the lab door and went out.

Meanwhile, Azazel seemed to be holding his temple.

"Hah~.... What's wrong with kids these days. So troublesome."

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An hour after being contacted by Penemune, Azazel received written reports regarding Ophis' appearance and about Kulshedra from Penemune and sorted them out.

After being sorted out, Azazel sent the latest information regarding Ophis to the Grigori headquarters.

While all the information that could relate to Rey, including about Kulshedra, Azazel did not send it to Grigori headquarters and would later keep it in his own archive.

Azazel doesn't dare to report about Rey because right now the existence of Rey and the others, including many things about them are still considered too risky if too many people know.

Even for the mission of watching and guarding Rey and the others, in the Grigori there are only four people who know. Namely Azazel himself, Penemune who is currently carrying out the mission, a Cadre who did a mission before being replaced by Penemune, and finally a Cadre who is also the Vice-Governor of the Grigori. While outside the Grigori, only Mephisto Pheles, Tannin, and Tiamat know quite a lot about Rey and the others.

There are actually the Four Demon Lords who already know about Rey, but they only know a little of what Mephisto Pheles has told them.

After finishing sorting out the reports, Azazel used telecommunication magic to contact someone.

And before long, the call was connected and a voice was heard.

'Azazel, what's wrong?'

Hearing a response from him, Azazel spoke straight to the point.

"Mephisto, can you come to my lab right away? There is something very important and very confidential I have to tell you."

Right. The one Azazel contacted was Mephisto Pheles. Because except himself, Mephisto Pheles is the one who knows a lot about Rey from the beginning and also he is like a guardian to Rey.

'Hm?'

Hearing Azazel's request, Mephisto seemed a little confused.

'Fine. I'll be right there. '

But in the end he understood and said yes.

A few minutes later, a magic circle appeared on the floor of the room and then a red-blue-haired middle-aged man appeared.

After Mephisto arrived, without further ado Azazel pointed to the written reports on his desk.

"Read it yourself...."

And looking at the document that Azazel pointed to, Mephisto wondered even more. Then, he immediately read it.

And after reading the contents of the reports, Mephisto looked astonished!

"....!!!!!????"

Before long, he finished reading the written reports and then clutched his forehead.

"My goodness.... What has he done...."

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Meanwhile, at Grigori headquarters, a male Cadre Fallen Angel with masculine face, brown haired, and silver eyes, looks at the report document that Azazel had just sent on the table.

"Hm?"

And looking at the report title, he looked a little surprised after seeing one word in the report title.

"Ophis?"

He looked curious and then opened the report document and read it.

And after reading the report, he looks sharply.

"Interesting...."

And then, he smirked widely.

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Meanwhile, in the Capital of the Devil Territory, Lilith....

The Four Devil Kings sat on their thrones in the Devil King Palace.

And, in the throne room, apart from the four of them, there were dozens of other people who were one by one sitting on the two rows of chairs under the podium separated by the red carpet.

In one row were the Clan Heads of the 32 still-standing Devil Clans from the 72 Pillar Clans. Each of them are Bael, Agares, Vassago, Gamigin, Amon, Barbatos, Paimon, Sitri, Beleth, Zepar, Sallos, Purson, Naberius, Glaysya-Labolas, Berith, Astaroth, Forneus, Asmoday, Furfur, Stolas, Phenex, Shax, Uvall, Furcas, Balam, Gremory, Oriax, Vapula, Valac, Andrealphus, Belial, and Dantalian.

And besides them, on the opposite row of seats were several middle-aged or old looked men sitting. And they could be here certainly not because they were the Devil Kings or the Head of Clans from the 72 Pillars. They were able to be here because they were the Devil Elders and Palace Advisors. And they were led by a Great Elder named Zekram Bael.

That's right. Zekram Bael comes from the Bael Clan and he is highly respected because he is one of the oldest Devils and the Ancestor as well as the First Head of the Bael Clan.

After everyone sat down, Devil King Sirzechs Lucifer began to speak.

"We thank you because everyone is willing to take the time to attend this meeting."

Hearing Devil King Lucifer's words, everyone nodded slightly.

"But before starting this meeting, I want to announce something."

And this time, almost everyone except for the other three Devil Kings, Great Elder Zekram Bael, and the Head of the Gremory Clan, seemed to be wondering what Devil King Lucifer was going to announce.

Then, Devil King Lucifer seemed to smile.

"I would like to announce good news.... My wife, Grayfia, is currently pregnant with our first child."

After Devil King Lucifer finished proclaiming that, the other three Devil Kings smiled. The Head of the Gremory Clan also smiled broadly and proudly. And Zekram Bael also seemed to smile a little.

Meanwhile, the others seemed quite surprised by Devil King Lucifer's statement.

"Oh? So Lord Lucifer will soon have a child? Congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Lord Lucifer! This is good for the future of the Devil race!"

"Oh! That sure is an exciting news!"

"Right! Congratulations, Lord Lucifer!"

"Congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Lord Lucifer!"

"Congratulations to you too, Lord Gremory!"

"That's right! This means Lord Gremory will soon have a grandchild!"

"That's right. And I believe the child who will be born will be very talented!"

"Congratulations! The Gremory clan will have one additional potential heir now!"

"Hahaha! That's right! Looks like the Gremory Clan will be more prosperous!"

People congratulated the Head of Gremory Clan as well because Demon Lord Sirzechs Lucifer was his son. So the son of Sirzechs means his grandson. That's why he is very happy and proud.

Several others also seemed to be smiling and congratulating them. Some of the others seemed to act only to appear neutral and calm even though they were also congratulating.

But not everyone seems happy with this good news and congratulating. Someone instead looked down grimly and clenched his fists. Even so, he could only remain silent.

After the people finished congratulating, the Head of the Gremory Clan smiled and thanked them for their congratulations.

"Thank you everyone. On behalf of my Family and Gremory Clan, I am very grateful."

Demon King Sirzechs Lucifer himself also smiled and thanked them.

"I represent myself personally and my wife is also very grateful to everyone's congratulations.... Thank you."

Hearing Demon Lord Lucifer's words, peoples nodded.

After that, Demon Lord Sirzechs Lucifer continued speaking but with more serious expression.

"Now, we will start the meeting.... The main topic of this meeting is: Promotion Request to High-Class Devil for a Certain Child."

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