Ground Rules

Satan was, of course, the first to rudely intrude on Asmo's well-planned speech, exclaiming, "Did you seriously bring us here to reminisce about our primitive years? I have a Christmas to ruin, a world to plunge into chaos, and lives to take."

Asmo closed his eyes and began to take deep breaths, maintaining skin contact with Mammon to center himself amidst Satan's disruptive outburst. The tension in the room was palpable as the clash of personalities threatened to derail the meeting.

Just as Satan was about to ask Asmo why he was being ignored, Mammon uttered, "Hush, Satan! Take your seat and be quiet. If you act nice, maybe Santa will take you off the naughty list and bring you the gift of common sense, which might come in handy for you in the new year."

Mammon put his hand over his mouth to prevent even more damning remarks. Everyone at the table was shocked upon hearing the brutal verbal jabs Mammon hit Satan with, seemingly unprovoked. The atmosphere in the room grew even tenser as the unexpected confrontation unfolded, leaving the others uncertain of how to react.

Satan was actually speechless and obediently sat down as he was told, while observing Asmo, who had a big, contented smile on his face. Asmo's eyes, which were closed, opened, and he also took his seat slowly, never breaking direct eye contact with the puzzled Satan.

Mammon's outburst left everyone in the room bewildered. It was unusual for him to display such heat and disdain towards Satan. While Mammon wasn't Satan's biggest fan, he typically remained a neutral force in Asmo and Satan's conflict. However, in that moment, a different side of him emerged. The version of Mammon they knew seemed to have vanished, replaced by a personified "Violence" in every single word that slipped through his lips. The tension in the room grew even more palpable as everyone grappled with the unexpected turn of events.

Leviathan's intervention finally broke the tense air of silence at the golden table, as he addressed Asmodeus directly, "Asmodeus, what have you done? When did the Convergence become a game to you?"

Lucifer's eyes widened in surprise and concern. How did Asmo manage to execute his plan without any of them feeling the transfer of power? The revelation left everyone in a state of shock and confusion. Meanwhile, Satan didn't wait to confirm if it was true, indicating the gravity of the situation and the urgency of his next move.

He teleported behind Asmo's seat and was about to stab him with a bread knife when Mammon grabbed him and snapped his fingers and broke his hands.

When it seemed it was over,Mammon hurled Satan

over the table causing him land on his neck.

It was brutal but Satan was immortal so he would survive.

Asmo smiled as he witnessed his master plan unfolding and declared, "Welcome again, brothers. I brought us here to rest and enjoy some solitude, but it comes with ground rules. First, no attempting to harm me. It's obvious that the hybrid of me and Mammon I choose to nickname Madeus, would make you regret it.

Also, we will have no humans on the island. We will fend for ourselves and coexist peacefully for as long as we are here. Additionally, as the king of hell, I elect Madeus to serve as my interim king. He shall act as our judge and executioner if necessary. Lastly, we won't leave this island until the first day of the new year dawns.

Now that we have that out of the way, who wants a drink?" Asmo's proclamation hung heavy in the air, leaving his brothers to grapple with the weight of his words and the implications of his carefully orchestrated plan.

After the smooth introduction of his plan, Asmo exuded an air of confidence that was almost palpable. His sly smile and unwavering gaze hinted at the meticulousness of his scheming, and he seemed to revel in the control he had asserted over the situation. As the brothers grappled with the unexpected turn of events, Asmo appeared to bask in the success of his carefully orchestrated plan, relishing the power and authority he had seized for himself. The sense of assurance and self-satisfaction emanating from Asmo hinted at the depths of his cunning and the audacity of his actions, leaving his brothers uncertain and apprehensive about what might unfold next.

Mammon's inner turmoil was evident as the realization dawned upon him that Asmo had used him as a pawn to keep his brothers in check. The weight of this revelation left Mammon grappling with conflicting emotions, ranging from anger and to a sense of being manipulated and outmaneuvered. The normally neutral force in Asmo and Satan's conflicts, Mammon had been unwittingly drawn into Asmo's intricate web of deception and power play.

As Mammon reflected on the situation, he experienced a deep sense of unease and regret, realizing that his actions had unintentionally contributed to Asmo's grand design. The inner turmoil stemming from this revelation could have left Mammon questioning his own judgment and trust, as well as fueling a desire to rectify the unintended consequences of his involvement in Asmo's scheme.

The profound impact of this realization undoubtedly stirred a storm of conflicting emotions within Mammon, as he grappled with the aftermath of being manipulated and used as a tool in Asmo's calculated machinations.