Chapter 20: Meeting of Devilish minds

Rick yawned at the building in the far end of the fog, who would have thought this was the destination all along.

Rick got a bit confused why they would decide to build a hut in a place as dangerous as this especially with the spirits and demonic outlets that were present there.

"This is a secret hideout built years ago during the first age of devil, that was Lucifer's age," Arthur explained.

And this made Rick fully clarify his suspicion, 'this child can read minds, I better be careful not to let him get to my corrupt sides.'

"It might look unsafe but it's the best hideout, protected by a high grade devil magic that repelled the aura of spirits, it's basically rebound, if they touch the building they'll get hit with triple the force so the barrier is impenetrable," this time Argusi explained to Rick, "since Yomi-no-kuni can also hide our presence from gods or divine beings as long as we keep it low, this is the best spot."

Rick nodded fully understanding it all, 'the area around the building is explained though what the heck is in it? A bed, separate rooms, an actual toilet that flushes!'

Cling!

Argusi was the first to push open the door that led in roughly to reveal the contents of the building and it heightened her expression.

"A fucking bar!" Rick screamed at the end of his voice glowering and cursing the building in his mind, 'She dragged us down here to drink!'

Argusi rushed into the bar specifically to the counter and Arthur followed to a separate table waiting for the waiters to reply him while Rick held a riled up look.

He dropped his hands into his pocket and walked in like he owned the place not even shutting the door behind him and that bought him attention of a few. Clearly he was looking for a fight.

While Rick was strolling through the bar, he noticed everyone there had horns like him meaning they were devil's and the looks of their wear spoke of them being soldiers or somewhat assassin's and this pulled more anxiety into his mind.

'Argusi and Arthur had thought me how to sense spiritual energy or more appropriately said, power levels and unlike Argusi or Arthur this devils do not give me a weird feeling or them being extremely powerful, actually they feel a bit too weak,' Rick grinned in excitement, 'this is probably me getting extremely strong.'

Actually, there were some with a bit scary or disturbing power levels, one was a devil and oldest having the most ranking in the cloth he wore, and holding the most annoying scowl ever.

Another was young having a lot of female around him and he played and fondled with their breast, he did not even pay attention to Rick and this infuriated.

He quickly realized how sick he was now, 'anytime I see someone having fun with a girl I kinda feel like killing them.'

Probably the effect of being less privilege.

And the last one who wore a much cooperate wear sat beside Argusi at the counter burying himself in his own sober drinks, clearly he was drunk.

'Who knew devil's could get drunk.'

"You arrogant bastard you forgot to close the door!" The old devil tried to be nice but his scowl showed it all.

Rick landed his gaze on him and noticed everyone's stare, why would he feel disgraced or let this pass? He was a devil now and this meant he did not have to respect anyone including elders!

"Then close it old fart!" Rick snarled before continuing in his slow walk to the counter.

The old devil in turn growled mounting his feet and darting at Rick whole throwing a fist at him with so much strength.

SLAM!

Rick only let his eyes roll back to view this bastard standing there as he got his fist caught by Arthur who had stepped in at the final second.

At the sight of Arthur he quickly disconnected his hand like he had touched an electric pole shaking his head before speaking, "let me show this rat to his place Lord Arhozan."

'Arhozan, is that Arthur's real name?' Rick held a misplaced look for a while before regaining his composure and speaking, "I trust you will handle this my surbodinate."

Just by Rick speaking that he could watch shocked faces play across the faces of many of them even the old fart. Clearly Arthur was someone's feared in their midst.

Arthur simply ignored frowning at them all before speaking, "he is Rick Venaton."

Another roll of shock and gasped played through the bar.

"Rick Venaton? Isn't that the devil that killed Anubis!"

"The devil of death and misery.....!"

"This is the greatest of all times, he knelt at the stairs of heaven for an entire century or more.....!"

"He's Lucifer..."

Rick grinned even more glad to see they knew who he was and to know he had respect in their midst.

GLAM!

Argusi pounds the sixteenth bottle of beer on the counter patting the other powerful fellow on the back before turning to the confused soldiers.

"What's the situation in hell commander Xhosan?" She asked straight to business giving no time to pleasantries.

The old devil who she directed to shook off the feeling of apprehension quickly then replied, "it's really bad, the head of Rick Venaton has been declared wanted by Judak, the moment he steps past the gates he would be challenged by the greatest devils known to all of devil kind..... Is he ready?"

Rick yawned, "so you guys are betraying hell to assist us, why?"

Commander Xhosan took his time before replying, "it is rumored that you are the king of hell, true, you can become the greatest Devil and we all believe it... However my fate does not reside with sitting down in hell enjoying beautiful women or performing sins, I want to serve under a master that will destroy everything..... I want to serve under Rick Venaton."

Commander Xhosan dropped to Kowtow beneath Rick's feet and the others that were conscious did the same.

"As long as you destroy the entire world, we will forever serve you!"

Rick's grin was at the peak of widening past his muscles as he began to take a liking in the commander.

All of a sudden all the devil's present at the bar except the three collapsed into pillars of dark smoke before disappearing finally.

"They aren't really here but thanks to a devil their conciousness can cross over to us just for a few minutes," Arthur spoke as if reading Rick's mind completely, "they believe in you more than Judak because you are just like Lucifer."

Rick nodded 'So I have gone from being trash to the hopes of many, not only do they want to share my dreams of revenge but they are eager to follow me to the end..... With all I have learnt so far now, I am sure no matter how many gods I face I will come at on top! I have become the devil finally.'

Argusi got up from her seat getting their attention, "let's go to hell."