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An enormous castle with numerous towers stood on an elevation at the bottom of a huge mountain that seemed to reach to the heavens. The castle was half surrounded by rocky and forested terrain, which made the building impregnable from almost all sides. Not far away from the castle were the small lands and houses of the demons that reside within the newly appeared Lamperouge House.

In one of the numerous and small rooms, Lelouch was sleeping on a huge bed that would hold ten people.

The part of his body below his waist was covered by a large and warm blanket, while what was above was left to the contemplation of the world. Over this past week, in which Lelouch had trained harder than ever to save his sister from marriage, Lamperouge had grown considerably in physical form.

YOU'RE A MONSTER, BROTHER, NO...YOU'RE THE DEVIL!!!

Medium build, full of muscle, almost no fat, handsome face with sleep-disturbed black hair.

The huge red coloured curtains were not fully closed, so the sunlight was streaming into the room, causing Lelouch to gradually open his eyes.

He had already taken Leila's family and the rest of the Inferiors from the slums that Cedric had brought, and they were all settled here. Leila, along with her family, preferred the lands on the outskirts. Mike insisted that they live on the edge of the lands as he did not want to get involved in the affairs of House Lamperouge.

Lelouch agreed.

Lamperouge felt his left arm, as well as pretty much the entire left side of his body was warm. Lelouch, fully awake, turned his head to see the reason for the change in body temperature.

Venelana was completely naked, without underwear, pressed down with her delicious body so hard, as if afraid that Lamperouge would run away from her. Her dainty leg was thrown over Lelouch, lightly touching the Demon's groin.

Calm, only calm. You may want to take her with your whole body and have sex with her to the point of unconsciousness, but you have to keep your cool. There's a lot to do. Take it easy. Easy...

Venelana rubbed her whole body lightly against Lelouch's, resting her head on his shoulder, her leg pressed even tighter against the guy's tool.

I can't take much more of this.

To Lelouch's delight, Venelana began to open her eyes. Wiping her eyes with her left hand, she raised her whole body slightly, so that the beautiful girl's 'melons' were now clearly visible.

Lelouch swallowed with the last of his strength, trying to keep himself in control, which he did quite well.

In the world of Demons is not forbidden to engage in incest with brothers or sisters, and to some extent among the High, it is even encouraged. After all, in this way, the blood and genes of the Pillar will be preserved and the line of inheritance will continue within the family. I know that you love me, sister, but I have a lot of things to do, so we will deal with it later. There are still many more nights to endure with her, and then we can rest....

- Brother? - The sister looked questioningly at Lelouch, who was lying pensive and looking only at one point - 'melons'.

- Huh?' Lelouch blushed slightly, realising where he had been looking all this time, 'Good morning, sister. But-oh, could you cover up...a little,' he shot his eyes in the direction of the girl's beautiful tubercles.

Venelana made a confused face, looked down and then back up at her brother before smiling mischievously.

- Do you like it? - Venelana stretched out in an intimate tone, arching her back, showing her round buttocks and running her finger over her abs.

- 'If I say no, I'm lying,' Lelouch grinned cheekily, trying to hide the redness on his face and his tool, which was already starting to bulge because of his body's hormones.

Lamperouge quickly pulled himself out from under the blanket and Venelana, causing her to get upset.

- We have a lot on our plate right now, dear. I can't be distracted and resting right now, but we'll continue this... conversation later,' Lelouch said as he began to dress in his noble robes that had been sewn for him. The same ones he wore in the last world...

- Alright, brother. I'll be waiting,' Venelana stretched out her gorgeous body on the bed, smiling even more.

Lelouch immediately blushed and turned away....

It's going to take me a long time to get used to such a 'frank' life....

- Er...hmm, I mean, Lelouch, what business were you talking about? - Venelana asked, starting to dress in the new clothes Lelouch's servants had brought her.

- For starters, I should take care of the Inferiors that Cedric brought, and then...' Lelouch didn't finish as Venelana interrupted him.

- Cedric? He's Father's most loyal Servant. Did he swear an oath to you? - Venelana was genuinely surprised, for she knew Cedric to be willing to do anything at his father's word.

- Yes,' Lelouch said, and then sighed, 'What I am about to tell you is my secret. No one knows about it yet,' Lelouch said with complete seriousness, looking straight into Venelana's violet eyes.

- I swear on my name that I will not divulge your secret until the day I die. That is the order, - with complete seriousness immediately, without delay formed the Blood Pact in front of her.

- That is the deal, - said Lelouch, making a mutual Pact, with the help of his blood.

And then Lelouch began to talk about his new power, which he called Gias, and what it was capable of. Trying to tell everything without going into details in great detail so that no unnecessary questions would arise, as time was short. To say that Venelana was impressed with such a Power is saying nothing. With her mouth open, she listened to everything from start to finish, never once interrupting her brother.

- So you can do almost anything with your... Gias? - Venelana asked, after a moment of silence and digestion.

- Yes, that power is why I subdued Ladon. Even though I offered him to join voluntarily, he refused.

- That's...not right...' Venelana said hesitantly, clenching her fists in her lap and sitting down on the couch.

- This is the way of the world, sister. If you are weaker, be prepared to be eaten first. I might have been able to fight him in pure strength, but your wedding was at stake. I couldn't let that happen,' Lelouch explained, though he hated himself for saying it to his own sister, 'Besides, I'm not going to use Gias on all of my servants, because I'd become too dependent on the Force.

Venelana continued to think about her brother's new ability. On the one hand, this is a real Power, with just a single word to influence the surroundings without using mana. And on the other, this Power can subjugate others....

Even though Venelana hated to admit it, Lelouch was right about this world.

The weak must be willing to be subjugated by the strong, and the strong in turn must keep them safe.

Because they are the High Ones...

Not just a title, a Title...

- I want you to make a personal promise to me,' Venelana said seriously.

- 'I do.

- Don't use your Power all the time. Even though you said you weren't going to be dependent on it, I want you to make a promise, because I know you can't break it.

- I promise,' Lelouch replied immediately.

- When you subjugate others, fulfil their wishes, dreams and hopes so that they will enjoy life even when they are captive to your powers.

- You misunderstand, Venelana. Gias, though he subjugates, does not suppress his will. He will be free to act and live his own life, but he will obey me unconditionally,' Lelouch said, and Venelana's heart was relieved.

- I thought that...well, you know what I mean,' Venelana replied, blushing slightly and turning her head away.

- Yes, - Lelouch nodded.

- 'Thank you for telling me about it, Er...Lelouch. I'll get used to calling you that,' Venelana grinned.

- We're family, I have no secrets from my family,' Lelouch replied, allowing himself a warm smile.

Not anymore...

- Thank you,' Venelana smiled sincerely, and Lelouch continued to dress, turning away from his sister.

But suddenly he felt two soft mounds pressed against his back...

- Once again, thank you for coming... - Venelana whispered sincerely and quietly, hugging Lelouch from behind, - I already thought that... that... That...

Venelana couldn't hide her worries that had been building up since yesterday, when she thought she was doomed to an unhappy life with her husband. But the mere thought that she would do anything to find her brother kept her afloat....

Venelana began to whimper softly into Lelouch's back, who turned her around and hugged her gently. The two mounds were now resting against Lelouch's chest...

- It's okay. I'll protect you, you have nothing to fear. I'm not going anywhere,' Lelouch said the words his sister wanted to hear the most.

- 'He knows me like a peel...my...my...my favourite brother...' Venelana thought with a smile on her face.

After standing like that for a few seconds, Venelana calmed down, wiped her tears, denied her worries, adjusted her dress and said:

- I will help you, Lelouch. Whatever trouble you are in, I will support you. Always,' Venelana smiled warmly.

- I know. Thank you. I, not only as head of the House, but also as your brother, swear to protect you and our Clan,' Lelouch answered her smile with his own, 'From now on, you are the young Lady Lamperouge.

- Huh?' Venelana was just beginning to realise what Lelouch had said as he voiced her suspicions.

- I'm sure after we left, Zekram put a bounty on your head and mine, labelling us as traitors to the Clan,' Lelouch said, pouring himself some water from the decanter on the small table.

- He couldn't! We are his children! - Venelana couldn't believe her own suspicions.

- Remember, sister, did he ever say words like 'I love you' to us, or ask us 'How are you?'? No! We spent more time with teachers and servants than with him. And every time we saw him, he taught us that we should take care of Rod first. Not the family, not the servants, but Rod. I don't think he cares about us. He only thinks of his own goals and he will achieve them by any means necessary,' Lelouch said calmly, looking directly at Venelana. She had realised this perfectly well after the marriage contract, but she didn't want to accept it.

- Good, I am Venelana Lamperouge now,' Venelana smiled brightly, forgetting her father's problems for the moment.

- Great,' Lelouch nodded, realising that his sister's smile was fake. But he couldn't go on about it right now, so he just smiled approvingly.

- Come on, I'll tell you about our business,' Lelouch said, to which Venelana smiled again.

- Mm-hmm.

Have I cast aside my doubts to move in the new world? Or have I...

I am simply cursed...

That's why I can't overcome my fears...

***

Lelouch and Venelana were on their way to a cave that was located under a castle.

In this large cave was his yesterday's saviour and faithful Servant...

- Is this where Ladon lives? - Venelana asked, examining the various Dragon trophies that reside here.

- Yes, this place is perfect for doing his job,' Lelouch replied, moving only straight ahead.

- Which one? - Venelana asked.

- Protecting all the surrounding lands with barriers,' Lelouch answered immediately.

- What?! But that's a big risk! Could he be exhausted and die from such a strain? - Venelana was worried about the Dragon who had come to save them yesterday, but she never thanked him.

- Don't worry. I found a solution to the exhaustion problem,' Lelouch smiled, looking at Venelana's concerned face, 'We're here.

There was nothing special about the recess of the cave where the Evil Dragon now lay. But there were trophies of defeated opponents lying everywhere....

I needed a backup to escape from Bael's celebration, and the best option seemed to be to subdue the Evil Dragon. They are feared more than regular Dragons, because the Evil ones fight with all their inherent bloodlust and madness. That's why Ladon is the best option, and its barriers will keep my lands safe for years to come. I had to hide from the Greek Gods to subdue him, but it was worth it. Especially since I got the Golden Apples in return.....

- Ladon! - shouted Lelouch.

And from a dark recess of the cave, a seven-metre tall Dragon began to emerge. His red eyes glittered dangerously in the darkness, but he would not be able to go against the Master....

- Master? What are you doing here? You brought your sister with you,' Ladon asked perplexed.

- I want you to show my sister what I gave you a while ago,' Lelouch said mysteriously, making Venelana even more interested, 'Also, from now on you are under the authority of the Lamperouge family - me and Venelana.

- Very well, Master, Mistress,' the Dragon bowed obediently to the two Demons, 'Come with me.

Lelouch and Venelana followed Ladon, who opened one of his barriers that covered his recess in the cave.

- 'This is it,' Ladon pointed to the centre of the 'room'.

- What is it? - Venelana immediately asked when she saw a huge multi-coloured cobblestone in the new 'room', which smelled of a huge amount of magic.

- This is what will be hunted for in the near future. I got this ore from the Jade Mountains, where the dragons I subdued used to live,' Lelouch said in complete seriousness.

- So they were your puppets during the battle with Zeotix? - Venelana asked, to which Lelouch nodded.

- There's a lot of magical ore in those mountains, it's just that no one has found it yet but me,' Lelouch smirked, looking only at the magical stone.

- So we should go there now and start mining,' Venelana said, but Lelouch interrupted her.

- No, the Pillars are watching the mountains and waiting to see who makes the first move. Whoever makes the first move will be destroyed immediately. That is, if it's a minor clan. Besides, it's too dangerous for us to act now. A newly emerged Genus has taken to the Pillars game board? After such a desperate move, we will be swept away and no amount of Lucifer's patronage will help. Besides, we need time to dig underground tunnels to mine the ore.

- What should we do then? - Venelana asked her brother, who seemed to have a much better understanding of politics than she did.

- One of my informants has told me that a coup is being planned in House Belphegor, sponsored by either Fenex or Gremory,' said Lelouch, which shocked not only Venelana but Ladon as well.

- Why would the Pillars attack each other in anticipation of war? - Ladon asked, though Venelana had the exact same question.

- House Belphegor is on the main trade routes between the Pillars and the Upper World, and are the closest Clan to the Jade Mountains. Do you see where I'm going with this? - Lelouch looked at Ladon and Venelana.

- Whoever conquers Belphegor will win the race for the ores of the Jade Mountains,' Venelana began.

- And gain control of the important trade routes in Hell,' Ladon finished.

- Exactly. Therefore, to prevent that from happening and to be first in this race, we need to eliminate all of Belphegor's opponents?

- Who? - Venelana asked, waiting for her brother's answer.

- Honestly, I don't know...

For a while there was silence in the cave, Lelouch was not omnipotent and it was not in his power to know everything. But the silence was interrupted by Venelana's question.

- Do we have a plan?

- We do. I'll tell you what it is.

***

- Wretched Demon, you can't stand against a hundred Fallen!!!!

- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

- Kill her! KILL HER NOW!

- Master, her Power of Destruction is destroying all of our Light attacks.

- THEN ATTACK BETTER!!!

And a hundred more screams were heard by Calavarner, who was a member of the squad of Fallen renegades that were hired by Fenex to support House Abbadon for the coup in House Belphegor.

She was dressed in gaudy purple robes: a jacket that tightly encased her size four breasts and perfect waist; short shorts encased her seductive and wide hips, revealing her firm sirloin. Dark blue long hair and amber eyes, just by her mere appearance she aroused men's lust. Her every step gave into the hearts of men, as she was not only sexy, but also, like a predator, bold and proud. One could say it was for this reason that she was immediately taken in. The leader of this group, Eight-Winged Fallen High Class Magnus, wanted her in his bed....

Why? Who wouldn't want to feel a searing beauty riding right on top of you? Who wouldn't want to feel dominant?

Bastard...

She certainly wasn't going to share a bed with him, as she had an important assignment from the former Supreme Seraphim...

She didn't care about the intrigues of the Pillars - only the mission. Azazel had given her orders to join a squad that was notable for hating the Leader of the Fallen Angels the most.

- If anything goes wrong, I'll get you out of there. All you have to do is pour mana into a piece of paper and I'll answer your DADA immediately,' Azazel said then.

Calavarner wasn't worried about her safety, for Azazel would get her out. Probably the only one she would go into battle for. It had taken her a long time to find a new meaning to life after her Fall. She'd gone out with men, had relationships with girls, participated in human wars, but nothing....

Nothing could attract her and give her a new meaning to life....

She fell through no fault of her own...

She was betrayed...

By the close cronies of the Seraphim she obeyed...

But the intruders had set things up so that her wings were blackened...

She, with great difficulty, decided to trust Azazel, who promised her patronage and a quiet life...

She was originally created to serve the Highest...

Kalavarner had no choice but to go along with her Gift, which had been pressed into her body since she had appeared at the feet of the Biblical God....

But even despite Azazel's words that he would save her...

She was afraid...

Of the natural disaster that came upon their souls....

A beautiful girl with flaxen hair and a grey dress covering her entire body. But even so, her round bulges were visible, though inferior in size to Calavarner's.

The Power of Destruction is an ability of the Bael clan. What are they doing here?

She wasn't harmed by the Light Spear attacks, she simply destroyed them with her dense Power of Destruction. No one could stop her, not even their Leader who bragged so much about being on par with Azazel.....

Along with her came a squad of dragons, who took all the resources and set the renegade camp on fire. They had chosen the location for the attack very well. The mountainous terrain didn't allow for a quick retreat even with the help of wings, where the dragons were waiting for them at the top of the mountains.

We are trapped. There's only one option left to save ourselves...

She pulled out the seal Azazel had given her from her pocket and poured her magic into it...

She waited for a second...

The screams of madness and pain began to intensify...

Second second...

The scarlet lightning bolts of Bael's Force began to release exponentially through the camp...

Third second...

It was over...

Fourth second...

The leaflet burned...

Kalawarner couldn't believe her eyes...

The summoning leaflet only burns when....

Whoever is on the 'other' line, you could say, 'switches off' the connection...

...

...

Again, I've been betrayed again.

Why? What did I do wrong?

Kalavarner, already falling into despair, didn't notice the girl approaching her that had wiped out almost the entire squad, leaving only the strongest alive. But all of them were in a half-dead state.

A grey battle dress that doesn't restrain your legs and arms anywhere, due to the wide cutouts in certain places. Her neck and shoulders were covered with plaques of some metal, the origin of which Kalavarner could not determine.

She looked to be about sixteen years old, and so dense and terrifyingly powerful... she must have organised the dragon attacks, she could do it....

- My Lord has something to say to you, fallen one,' the girl said in a cold voice, her red eyes, which had turned crimson from the effects of the Aura and the Force.

Kalavarner opened her eyes in shock.

WHAT?! She has?! Has?! Master?! What on earth are the monsters in the Bael clan.....

But Calavarner didn't flinch or lower her gaze, after all, she was over a hundred years old and had seen such looks directed at her many times.

- I don't care,' Kalavner replied in a hoarse voice, lowering her head.

Her pride and arrogance had vanished completely now....

Not only because she realised that she couldn't stand up to this girl, but...

She had been betrayed again...

Only this time by the one she had sworn allegiance to....

'Azazel always keeps his word,' the other Fallen had said...

But...

Could she be cursed?

Maybe...

Is she incapable of pleasing and serving someone?

But after a moment, Calavarner felt a surge of mana near her and raised her head...

A young man wearing a massive breastplate, on top of which were large shoulder pads that gave the appearance of a true giant. The armour was purple and black in colour. He started to approach the girl and his subordinate let him pass, lowering her head slightly.

What is this...this feeling...I feel like immediately bowing down to him....

Lilac eyes looked directly at Kalawarner with icy calm and steely confidence....

He doesn't look at my body. I don't see lust in his eyes like I see in most men....

Though Kalavarner was not happy about being looked at as a living piece of meat to be picked up and dragged into bed, but it beat the girl's ego.

Only in my eyes, he looks only into my eyes... judging by the aura, he's a Superior.....

- What's your name? - Demon asked, keeping his stony face.

- Kalavarner,' the girl replied in a slightly trembling voice and lowered her head against her will.

What's happening to me? Even with Azazel this never happened!

- My name is Lelouch. Lelouch Lamperouge. Kalawarner, I can get you out of here. But I won't do it against your will,' the Demon began, ignoring her slightly trembling body.

- Will I have to serve you? - Kalavarner asked hopefully, without realising it.

- I'm not going to force you. I will ask you one question that will decide your fate now,' Lelouch said in the same tone, 'What do you really want?

Kalavarner, unable to raise her eyes, began to ponder....

She was originally created to serve the Seraphim...

But she was betrayed...

A certain Gift that the Biblical God had placed inside her body at creation told her who to 'choose'...

She socialised with many where the Gift directed her....

But the men she socialised with only wanted her body....

She served under the command of different personalities in the guise of a man under illusion...

And each time, her Gift was wrong...

Or was it?

Maybe there is no Gift?

Or was her Gift preparing her for this very moment, when she herself would be asked what she wanted...

Kalavarner had been searching for new patrons to find a new meaning to life, and it turned out she had been lying to herself and others too...

But now...

She feels...

Or her Gift is insistent...

That she wants this very thing for herself...

- I...' Kalavarner began in a confident tone, 'I don't want to be a burden. I want to be valued and perhaps loved,' she blushed slightly, holding herself in check, 'I wish to serve the one who will lead me on a new path, and I will do my best to help him achieve his goals. After all, that is what He created me for....

Kalavarner paused for a moment, and then dared to look up at Lelouch, whose eyes showed that he was surprised, but his face did not change.

- Let me serve you. I promise that I will not be a burden and will follow your orders. I want to be of value to you. I swear my loyalty to you, Master,' Kalavarner said with certainty in her head and felt warm inside....

Yes, that's exactly what I want...

- All right, so be it Kalavarner. In return, I swear to protect you and fulfil your wishes if necessary,' Lelouch said in a warmer tone than before.

- Yes, thank you! - Lelouch lowered her head down and almost banged her forehead on the ground, her short skirt showing off her graceful hemispheres.

- All right, come with me,' Demon replied in a slightly embarrassed tone, turning away to avoid looking at the tantalising object.

But it was Kalavarner who noticed it as well...

- Yes, Master,' Kalavarner stood up like a snake, slightly amused by her new Master's reaction.

But also noticed the reaction of the other girl, who was only a step away from exploding with her Power...

One shouldn't do such a thing in the presence of this girl... maybe after a while....

The mysterious Gift gave her an extraordinary warmth inside, just looking at the Demon she had sworn an oath to...

Yes...I am not alone now...things are getting better. I will not let you down, my Lord....

***

- The defences have been breached, my Lady, you should leave this place,' the butler of House Belphegor said faintly.

- NO! No! I can't...this is my House after all...' the heiress of House Roigan Belphegor whispered softly, taking her servant's hand.

The one who had watched over and trained her since she was a child....

They were in the wreckage of the House defences that had broken through. Flames were burning everywhere, and the echoes of the terrible battle, called, coup, were reaching them. A side branch had contacted the House of Abbadon to support their rebellion, as their Pillars bordered each other.

- Filthy Abbadon pigs! - Roigan spat out angrily.

A beautiful young girl with pink hair that was braided into one large braid that fell over her right shoulder now. She had just turned eighteen today, and the whole celebration had ended decidedly differently than she had planned.

The once bright pink dress with the long skirt was torn in places, making her clothes look like a tattered short tracksuit, showing off a slim body for her age. Tears poured from her dark blue eyes at the realisation that there was nothing she could do....

Even when she was recognised as the genius of the clan and the new generation of Demons, on par with Zeotikus, she could do nothing against the experienced Abbadon warriors and her former servants. The former servants are the side branch that initiated the rebellion against the main family of Belphegor.

I am nothing! A pathetic weakling, that's what I am!

- Mistress, please leave. You can leave now, and the legacy of House Belphegor will stay with you,' the wounded servant whispered, holding his hand to his bleeding chest.

Roigan answered nothing, but only continued to shed tears bitterly....

- My dear Rani,' the butler with grey hair began.

Roygan opened her eyes wide with realisation.

'I was only called that by my father, wasn't I?

So he...

- You've always been a strong girl, and you've always carried the name of our House with dignity. I believe that even when you take on the burden of being the head of the clan, you can handle it. Find yourself a husband who can provide you with protection and comfort, start a family and live a happy life. Don't forget the hatred, my dear. Always remember our motto. Goodbye, mum and I love you. Always...' the butler finished the clan head's message to his daughter.

- Old age memory fails, he couldn't even memorise the message completely. Forgive me, Lord Astor - thought the loyal butler of the Belphegor family.

- All of them to the Rift...' Roigan's tears grew even deeper as she remembered the family motto, matching the clan's ability.

- I only agree with your father, Madam,' the old man grumbled from the last of his strength, 'Live happily ever after...

And the centuries of the most loyal Demon of the Belphegor clan ended at the threshold of their House, sacrificing his life to save his Mistress.

The butler's blood right on Roigan's hands...

She was trembling...

She was simply overwhelmed with emotion....

Her lips were trembling and it was as if her body had stopped listening....

A whole whirlwind of emotions was raging in Roigan's soul.....

Tears were pouring out in rivers...

- A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A! - A heartbreaking scream echoed through the neighbourhood of the main castle of Belphegor, which had been virtually untouched by the fire.

Clutching the dead butler to her voluminous chest, she continued to cry, not looking at the hushed battlefield...

Why...why...for what?

Astor didn't involve his daughter in the affairs of politics until she was old enough to have a happy childhood, and only when she would turn thirty - the perfect age for a Demon - did he want to start teaching his daughter about the politics of the Rod.

How much time had passed, Roigan did not know....

It was as if the tears had dried up...

As if they had taken all the strength inside Roigan....

She was no longer crying, but staring stupidly into the void....

All empty...

Absolutely empty inside...

But she heard footsteps approaching her....

- There she was! - came the shout of one of the demons.

In a few seconds she was already taken in a ring by Abbadon warriors....

- She's nice...maybe we should take her in for a while,' one of the servants smirked lustfully.

- Are you mad? She's the heir to Belphegor. Besides, we have orders to deliver her safely,' came a sullen voice from another demon.

- Ehhh, lucky Lord Bidise,' sighed the demon who had offered to take her with him.

- Get up, girl,' came the commanding tone of the most important Demon, who approached Roygan silently.

My whole Clan died for me...I can't just give up!

Roygan deftly dodged the Demon's grip and flew back a few steps with the help of her two wings.

Fire...

An unknown fire in her soul began to flare up inside just at the sight of the crest.

Abbadon...

Bidise...Abbadon...you....

You will pay...you will pay....

A mad grin manifested on Roigan's lips, causing the demons to unknowingly take a step back in fear.

But the most important and strongest didn't react in any way.

Roigan, with her mad smile, began to create the Rift, a clan ability of Belphegor. She put her palms together and began to show her opponents a true marvel in her mastery of generic magic.

This ability allows you to create spatial rifts on anything. It can be used on an enemy body part, making the enemy unable to move that body part for a while. It can also be used on the ground, creating a real trap hole.

Roygan used the Rift on the legs of the most important Demon, trying to paralyse and stop the movement of the legs for a while. A black vortex appeared at the Demon's feet, but....

Nothing happened...

It was as if the Demon didn't even feel the attack....

The Rift ability affects opponents that are at the same level or weaker than you. If the opponent is stronger, the rift will be less effective.

What's a Demon against me if he can't sense my attack...?

But other suspicions crept into Roigan's head.....

I'm the one who's too weak...

Actually the Demon was affected by the ability and it really shackled his legs, and also the Rift absorbed the mana that was in his legs....

- Genius indeed. To paralyse a High Grade Demon and absorb mana at the same time. Although it absorbs it in too small an amount. Impressive, it's a pity that such a talent will go to waste, and Lord Bidise isn't going to use it...' the head Demon in their group, the only one who had a High Class here, reasoned.

But Roigan didn't stop and used the Rift on almost the entire group that surrounded her, creating a Rift right at her chest and absorbing mana into her dimension.

- A-A-A-A-A-A-A!

- Fuck!!!

- She's absorbing mana...

- Somebody attack her...

- I can't, she's completely blocked my body...

But Roigan was at her limit herself.

I have too little mana, I can't even teleport out of here. The mana I'm taking from the other demons won't be enough to continue....

The effect of the rift stopped, and a sigh of relief was heard....

I can't...

CAN'T GIVE UP!!!

No...

Save...

- Move aside! - A man's voice came from behind the group.

Two of the group immediately flew off in different directions, hitting the trees. No one sensed his approach, nor any demonic energy in the recent attack.

He emerged from the shadows of the forest wearing light sportswear, and a closed black mask on his face...

- You lowlifes dared to attack your brothers. How low you have fallen, Abbadon,' a heavy voice spoke from beneath the mask, stepping out to the group with a light step as if on a walk.

- Who are you? - The Demon in charge asked, he couldn't feel any mana or any energy from him, but....

He reeked of great danger from him...

It was as if...

If you make an unnecessary movement, you'll immediately die...''

Roigan was also watching her... with her eyes wide open...

Saviour?

- 'Clan Bael has come to remove the disturbance on the trade routes,' the man said, and after his news, those who were conscious were horrified.

- NO! That is a lie!!! Bael is now distributing forces near his borders. Hear this lo... - the Demon didn't have time to finish speaking, his body shattered from the Force of Destruction as the unknown man approached within a metre of him.

The rest of the demons immediately stepped aside in fear at the mere demonstration of the Bael Clan's Power, but still prepared for battle. Immediately forgetting about the girl, they surrounded their enemy and began to attack him without fear.

One of the demons jumped up to attack with his sword, but he was stopped by an invisible wall that appeared in front of the unknown.

- WHAT?!

- OUT!!! - commanded the unknown and the attacker immediately flew away a few hundred metres.

The other two demons started to create a combination attack, but the dragons appearing from under the ground prevented them from completing the technique.

- Where did dragons come from!

Roigan watched the new guest with rounded eyes....

Are you... Lelouch Lamperouge?

She had been to a gala at the Bael Mansion and had seen one upstart who had challenged the genius of a generation. Yes, he was handsome, proud and confident, but what young Demon doesn't behave the same way. He claimed that he had come to save his sister from marriage, but Roigan didn't pay much attention to his confident words, as she knew that Zeotikus would just destroy him.

But she was wrong...

Gremory had lost...

Malfus' generic ability and the Sacred Mechanism...

And then there was the Evil Dragon...

Her father spoke out after the celebration, that he used the Rift once on this Lelouch...

- Nothing happened, my daughter. It's as if he didn't feel the Rift Force at all. Roigan, you must be careful with this Demon, because no one knew that Zekram's son was alive and would show such abilities. Be careful if you want to get more intimate with him.

- I wasn't going to,' Roigan blushed at home, but thoughts of the boy never left her mind that day.

As a teenager, she had said she would only marry someone stronger than she was. Because of that, she had fought off many suitors in duels and never married. Zeoticus was stronger than her, but he didn't offer her marriage, he chose an impregnable fortress in the form of Venelana. He and Venelana had known each other since they were twelve years old, when there had been a gathering of young heirs at Lucifer's castle. Not to say they were friends, but they couldn't be called enemies either.

She needed a strong man to protect her and the whole family.

And I think she found him...

Unconsciously, but such a thought flashed through the mind of the young and shabby beauty....

Even his father's Rifts didn't work on him, let alone me....

But it might not be Lelouch...

The unknown masked man whispered faintly, but thanks to the Demons' sensitive hearing, everyone heard....

- Speed up!

The unknown man was immediately in front of one of the Demons and only touched him as he was torn apart by the Power of Destruction.

- Stop! - The unknown man ordered loudly, seeing that the demons were about to flee from here. They immediately stopped where they were and couldn't move no matter how hard they tried.

Roigan couldn't believe her eyes....

What kind of magic was this? Mental? I've never seen it in action, but I've read that it affects the enemy's brain and only beings of the level of Lords or Gods can use it....

The unknown man came up to them and whispered something, but because of the sound barrier he had put up, it could not be heard.

The demons were paralysed as if by an electric shock, and they immediately flew a few dozen metres away from the unknown man.

- You'll regret contacting us, Bael. I hope not to see you again,' said one of the remaining demons of the group and teleported the others away.

Roigan held on by sheer willpower alone. She was about ready to pass out from exhaustion....

- Roigan Belphegor,' the unknown man said, his voice sending shivers down her spine.

- Y-Yes?' Roigan said, struggling to straighten her back.

- I can help you hide from the Abbadon clan until you are stronger.

- And in return? - Roigan narrowed her eyes, preparing for battle once more. Unconsciously, but she adopted a fighting stance.

Why? Who would understand the nature of Demons.....

- I'll be your new family.

- Wh-What?!' Roigan almost exploded, 'HOW DARE YOU! I HAD MY REAL FAMILY! I DON'T NEED YOUR HANDOUTS AND YOUR WORTHLESS FAMILY. I--I--

Roigan cried and had already fallen to the ground, once again unable to withstand the pull of her emotions. For a long time she cried, and the unknown man gently embraced her and waited obediently for her to finish.

After all, the Masked Demon had also once lost loved ones....

He understood her perfectly...

The pain of loss...

Bitterness, despair...

Hate.

Lelouch had no one to support him at that moment, although his personal maid tried her best to comfort him and Nannali....

But then he realised.

That if you sit idly by, nothing will happen.....

So he went to comfort Nannali himself...

And then to her father..

She started to calm down...

And the unknown man, stopped hugging the girl who was fragile inside, and got up from the ground....

So warm... I felt so nice and cosy....

- I will help you. I will be your sword and shield. Your support. Your family. I will help you become stronger and get your revenge,' the masked Demon said calmly.

Roigan raised her dark blue tearful eyes to the unknown man.

- 'I know you want revenge, but don't let hate consume you. I will help you fulfil your goals, and I hope you will help me too,' the Demon held out his hand to Roigan.

Roigan was severely exhausted, not only physically but mentally as well, so she, trusting her inner gut, decided to answer:

- Yes, - Belphegor could have fallen to the ground, but the Demon picked her up.

- I'll help you,' Lelouch promised aloud and wanted to teleport to Venelana, but he received an urgent message.

- Sir, we're in trouble! - Ladon exclaimed through the circle of communication that appeared near Lelouch's ear.

- What happened?

- The castle is under attack! The attack has been going on for about an hour. The communications were jammed, so I'm only reporting now. Bael's army is attacking... - Ladon had no sooner finished than Lelouch cut the connection.

Teleporting to the gathering place with Venelana, he left Roigan in the cave and found himself just outside the castle.

- I know who you're targeting - Leila's family. If a single hair falls from their heads, I will destroy you, stomp you into the dirt, and only then will you die a painful death. I swear it! - With Gias activated, barely containing his anger, taking off his mask, went to the defence of Lelouch's castle.

YOU ARE JUST BEGINNING YOUR JOURNEY, INCARNATE! BUT IT IS NOT YET TIME FOR YOUR AWAKENING! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!