Scene 03 of the Chapter "The Fire and The Light"

In a deeper corner of Hell, Lucifer, the sovereign, rested on his menacing throne, a structure built of bones and skulls, a macabre spectacle. Her seductively beautiful human appearance, with blonde hair and blue eyes, contrasted with the gloomy atmosphere, creating a disturbing allure. His immense bat wings, torn and deformed, but still functional, were the only feature that betrayed him as an inhabitant of that infernal kingdom.

In the gloom of his kingdom, a thin mist made the scarce light even more diffuse. Lucifer, with an unwaveringly serious expression, reflected an imposing and dominant countenance. He slowly wiped blood from an elegant blade, an act that struck fear into his subordinates. They revered him with unquestionable respect, fearing his penetrating gaze and the icy atmosphere that emanated from him.

As he silently waited for news of a mission, his icy blue gaze swept through the fog, and a feeling of hatred boiled in his chest. He craved positive results and was already determined to severely punish any failure.

A female figure approached, walking with a grace that contrasted with the cruelty of the place. Dressed simply in black pants and a form-fitting white shirt, she moved with feral elegance. Her fair, unblemished skin contrasted sharply with the hellish surroundings. His calm green and light gray eyes suggested vast experience and a deep understanding of Sheol. She stood a respectful distance from the throne, her posture indicating understanding of Lucifer's magnitude but no apparent fear.

Lucifer looked up at her, a subtle interest shining in his eyes. The arrival of the only creature who seemed to understand her true nature was something he awaited with calculated expectation.

Lucifer: "Inform me, Seradon." - in a tone that mixed authority and intrigue.

Seradon advanced, his striking presence contrasting with the dark environment around him.

Seradon: "My lord, the search for the lost city is ongoing. Our squads are diligent in the area you indicated, exploring every sign of its ancient existence."

Lucifer: "And how many make up these squads?" - the anxiety subtly present in his voice.

Seradon: "More than ten thousand, my lord." - her voice filled with a mixture of respect for the magnitude of the task and a quiet confidence. - "They cover a vast area, each committed to uncovering the secret the city holds."

Lucifer nodded, satisfied with the scope of the operation.

Lucifer: "Once the city is found, and its secret revealed, it will become the key to expanding my domain." - giving her a direct order. - "Make sure each clue is followed. Bring me news at the first sign of discovery. I will not accept failures."

Seradon: "Understood, my lord." - her voice resounding with determination. She withdrew with sure steps, her exit marking a contrast to the oppressive atmosphere of the place. Every step she took seemed to carry a story as deep and complex as the secrets kept by that infernal kingdom.

Lucifer, alone on his throne, gazed into the fog with a calculating smile.

Lucifer: Soon, the city will be mine, and with it, the power to subdue even the heavens. -he murmured and his laugh resounded in the shadows of Hell.