Chapter 1

When I died I knew where I would end up. I didn't live the life of a saint. I landed... respawned...manifested...yeah that was the one manifested in hell five years ago. I became a sinner demon at the bottom of the hell hierarchy. I was no longer black..which is not the most pressing issue I get I'm in hell, but I liked my chocolate skin.

Anyway, I had light cerulean skin with white palms and soles, unkempt dirty blond hair, and a pair of short horns...so basically everything about the old me was gone. I had to change my name as well since having the name of a prophet from the bible would fly down hear. 

A year into my new life I got a job at an underground casino as a dealer, My boss Melmarc was a piece of shit that wanted to become an Overlord and get his slice of the pride ring. He wouldn't trust you as an employee unless he had you under contract. So he challenged me to a high stakes poker game, if you couldn't pay what you owed you had to sign your soul over to the winner.

Unfortunately for him, I was a successful gambler back on top, and also a part-time singer and musician but were focusing on the gambling thing. The reason I died was that I was too good at gambling and people thought I was cheating(I was they just could never prove it) and I got well by a crime boss/casino owner.

After he lost to me I owned not only him but the casino. I had a taste of power but I knew based on what he told me in the grand scheme of things down here I was nothing. I was not gonna be a weak nobody who could die at any moment without making waves not again.

The hierarchy of Hell starts with Lucifer on top, Lilith the Queen is only superseded by the King, and their child Charlie is only superseded by her parents although I've never seen her throw that power around...meh.

Below the royal family is the Seven Deadly Sins. 

The Seven Deadly Sins, a formidable class of Demons, hold a distinctive position in Hell's intricate hierarchy, standing just below the esteemed royal family led by Lucifer Morningstar.

In accordance with their ominous designation, each member of this sinister ensemble personifies one of the seven deadly sins, aligning with the malevolent forces that plague the souls within Hell. The sins they embody are as follows: Pride, Wrath, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Envy, and Sloth, echoing the thematic resonance of the Rings of Hell.

These demonic entities wield considerable influence and power within the infernal realm, contributing to the perpetual discord and malevolence that characterizes Hell's turbulent existence. The Seven Deadly Sins, with their nefarious personas and association with the sins that define their essence, play a crucial role in the cosmic drama unfolding within Lucifer Morningstar's dominion.

The Ars Goetia comprises other demons within Hell who hold a royal status, aligning them with considerable influence and authority. In the intricate hierarchy of Hell, these demons rank just beneath the Seven Deadly Sins. The members of the Ars Goetia contribute to the governance and dynamics of Hell, wielding their demonic prowess per their designated roles and responsibilities within the infernal realm. As entities with royal status, they play a significant part in shaping the supernatural landscape and maintaining order amid the perpetual chaos of Hell.

The Overlords are demons within Hell who hold significant power and influence specifically within the Pride Ring, one of the Seven Rings of Hell. 

In the complex hierarchy of Hell, the Overlords play a crucial role in maintaining order and exerting their influence over the Pride Ring. Their dominion over this specific region involves the management and coordination of demonic activities, contributing to the overall structure and governance of Hell. As demons with considerable power, the Overlords wield their influence following the unique traits and characteristics associated with their manifestation. 

Below the Overlords are the sinners(damned human souls), below them are hell-born demons like succubi and Incubi, and other species of hell-born demons. At the very body of the hierarchy are hellhounds and Imps.

After I took over the casino, I took a page out of my old boss's book and began playing for higher stakes with the ownership of your soul being the price if you couldn't pay. I opened six other casinos around the Pride Ring within the following three. As I amassed power my body began to take a few changes. I got taller first and foremost, I'm now 6'9. A black halo with five spikes pointed upwards hovering above my head reminiscent of a crown. Rows of orange cross markings appear along the length of my arms and around my chest, collar, and back. A large black heart emblem with golden x-shaped pupils and a smiling mouth full of teeth my his chest, with streaks of black ink seeming to drip from the mouth down my abdomen. 

I wear a pair of distinctive glasses with orange-tinted, x-shaped lenses, black leather pants, and a single black fingerless glove on my right hand.

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I discovered my abilities a few days after claiming Malmarc's soul. I can summon and manipulate cards. There shape enough to cut through demons, walls, and most weapons. My favorite however is the Joker card aka my shadow my other have. With it can summon a joker from the card that fights with me. However, if I'm in danger he emerges from my shadow and can emerge from any Joker cards I have placed in the area. My Jokers are how I manage all my casinos. I have employees most of whom are under contract.

My Jokers manage the casinos in my absence I can see and hear through them and switch places with them if a contract is on the table. I can also make a clone/projection of myself threw the Joker card, I am the original Joker after all. My summoned jokers are sentient and loyal. They are my shadows my eyes and ears, an extension of my reach, and those under me never forgot that after a few demonstrations. But I also pay well so besides the dead bad draws my staff are competent and loyal. They get paid and protection from me. I mean I own most of them so of course I protect my property. 

I can also summon a scythe to fight. The body is pitch black and the blades are red. I can summon small scythe-like blades from any of my cards at any time. 

There is the standard super strength, speed, stamina, and endurance. But my personal favorite is magic. With black magic, I started to dabble and play around with my cards and discovered I could summon a different kind of card outside the 53-card deck.

Tarot magic allowed me to reach a new state of power and allow me to reach the rank of overlord earlier this year. My first use of it was to kill Melmarc. He was only alive for his information and to have him watch me achieve his dream in five years while he had been trying for decades. 

I never really had to resort to it since then and it's easier to control in my full form. But my standard abilities and my way of using them are enough to deal with any opposition I've been met with since my ascension to the rank of overlord.

So far I can only use seven of the major arcana's. The Fool which is my favorite, The Magician a close second, The High priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, and The Lovers. I can only use one at a time but the abilities they give are worth that drawback.

During my expansion around the third year of my stay in hell two overlords got into a fight Alastor the Radio Demon and Vox the CEO of VoxTech. Alastor lost but almost defeated Vox. 

The Radio Demon vanished shortly after. It's been three years since and their still no sight of him. I know most of my fellow Ovelords either from business as my casinos come with the best bars. Or from reputation.

Vox is a technologically-themed demon characterized by a slim and imposing figure, standing at an approximate height of 7 feet. His distinctive feature is a flat-screen TV serving as his head, projecting two eyes with red sclera and light blue pupils. The left eye has a cyan outline, while the right eye features a black outline. Vox's mouth, adorned with sharp teeth, emits a glowing light blue hue, and on occasion, appears to have a blood-like substance dripping from it.

His dark grey skin complements the light blue coloration on his fingers from the second knuckle. Vox sports a stylish ensemble, donning a dark blue tuxedo adorned with lighter stripes and a black and red striped shirt. A red bow tie adds a touch of flair, and he wears a light blue undershirt with an inverted broadcast symbol.

Vox completes his look with a black top hat featuring red and blue designs reminiscent of broadcast and radio wave symbols. TV antennae protrude from the top of the hat, with the right one bent into a zigzag pattern, adding to his distinct and sophisticated appearance.

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Velvette is a slender demon with a distinctive appearance. Her cedar-brown skin provides the backdrop for her long, curly hair, which she keeps in pigtails secured by black hair ties. The unique coloration of her hair features a desire-red shade with dark navy-blue interiors and white swirled streaks on her pigtails and bangs...she's sexy soooo sexy.

Her eyes stand out with white irises, red sclera, and slit pupils. Velvette's makeup adds to her captivating look, including burgundy eyeshadow on her eyelids and black lipstick applied in a unique pattern, with a strip across the center of her mouth and fang accents.

Velvette's wardrobe is equally distinctive. She wears white skull-shaped earrings and a sleeveless navy-blue coat with burgundy lining. Two desire hearts adorn the left side of the fur collar, similar to those on Valentino's coat. Beneath the coat, she sports a sleeveless black turtleneck crop top featuring desire hearts on the chest. Her loose pants are styled in a striped pattern with navy blue and desire-red, secured by a black belt featuring a white heart-shaped buckle.

Completing her ensemble, Velvette dons heeled black shoes adorned with white poms on top. She accessorizes with black-striped fingerless opera gloves, alternating between white for her right glove and desire-red for her left, adding a final touch to her fashionable and unique appearance.

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Valentino is a striking moth demon with a tall and slender frame, showcasing greyish-lavender skin and cerise-pink eyes. His distinctive look includes gold-rimmed, heart-shaped sunglasses with cerise-pink lenses that he consistently wears. His mouth is filled with sharp, cerise-pink-colored teeth, accentuated by a single golden fang on the far left side.

Standing at an estimated height of around 10 feet, Valentino emphasizes his stature with long black-heeled boots. Fluffy white fur with small red love-hearts adorns his neck, pluming up from the break-line of his coat. Despite being bald, he possesses moth-like antennae – the right resembles a large black and white striped feather, while the left is smaller and lacks the white areas. His hands and forearms are black, and he features a pair of large vivid-red moth wings with white and black striped fur around the edges, adorned with heart designs in the interior.

Valentino's wings are often wrapped around his body to form a floor-length, vivid-red coat. The coat is detailed with white fur at the wrists, black and white striped fur trim down the center front to the bottom hem, and three white stripes on both hips. Fastened with a gold chain and gold love-heart-shaped broach at the breast, the coat complements his overall striking appearance.

Valentino's chest reveals dark purple, heart-shaped nipples with gold piercings and a chain hanging from them. Additional accessories include a vivid-red top hat with an asymmetrical zebra-print hat-band, a dark grey jacket showcasing his chest, and white pants held together with a black belt featuring a golden love-heart-shaped buckle. Completing his look are high-heeled black shoes and various gold accessories, including a chain, armbands, and sometimes gold nail guards on his fingers. Valentino's flamboyant and unique style adds to his charismatic and alluring presence.

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The three Vee's all live in V tower.

Carmilla Carmine is the top weapons dealer in Hell and a very powerful Overlord. Carmilla is an elegant and ethereal demon with a tall and slender figure, characterized by light gray skin. Her distinctive appearance includes long white hair that forms large horn-like shapes, adorned with several black streaks resembling thin ribbons, with one located on her bangs. She features a darker area on her face that resembles a mask, and her eyes have white irises and red sclera...she a milf, a sexy milf from hell, need I say more. 

The rest of Carmilla's arms and hands are colored white, with her hands proportionally large to her body, showcasing black nails protruding from them. Her overall aesthetic is reminiscent of a ballerina, as she wears an off-the-shoulder black dress with white buttons and white stripes down the front, accentuated by a spiked skirt with hot-pink lining. Complementing her attire, she adorns black waist-length stockings covered by white ballerina shoelaces. Carmilla completes her look with metallic ballet slippers, walking on the tips of her toes, adding an enchanting and graceful touch to her appearance.

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Rosie is the co-owner turned sole owner of Rosie's Emporium. Rosie is a slender demon with a striking appearance. Her pale white skin contrasts with her sharp white teeth and pitch-black eyes. Rosie's defining feature is her remarkably long neck, giving her a unique and eye-catching silhouette. She sports short white hair, which might be tied up under her hat. She maintains a generally smiley demeanor, adding to her distinctive charm...she's a mature badie with a gilf thing going on, the temptation is there but I don't know, she might try to eat me or something.

Her outfit consists of a stylish red dress adorned with gray shoulder pads, a black belt, and black wrist accessories. Rosie completes her ensemble with a red sun hat, featuring two skulls and three black flowers on the front side. The hat is further embellished with a large red and black plume on the top side, enhancing her overall look with a touch of flair and individuality.

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Zestial is the oldest Overlord. Zestial is an imposing and slender demon with a distinctive spider-like appearance. His dark gray skin complements his lime-green eyes, creating a striking visual contrast. Zestial's ensemble is entirely black, featuring a pitch-black cloak that envelops most of his tall frame. When unfurled, the cloak reveals his glowing eyes, with the top pair adopting red irises.

The front of his cloak showcases a large black spider with lime green stripes on its eight legs. The spider boasts lime green eyes and similar coloring on its back. The interior of Zestial's cloak is adorned with a lime green hue, displaying an intricate spider web pattern and four red spider legs extending across its expanse.

Adding to his distinctive style, Zestial wears a remarkably big black top hat. The hat features a light gray patch at the front, adorned with a gray-colored skull and a lime green and red-striped feather on the right side, completing his unique and eye-catching appearance.

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Zestial is on my not to be fucked with list, same with Alastor and a few other equally old and powerful demons that know too much and have been around too long to be taken lightly.

As for Alastor their no pictures of him or information about him on the devil-net just books and stories. I suppose I'll have to wait and meet him when the time comes. I don't know much about Zeezi, Frederick von Eldritch, or Bethesda von Eldritch

My musings were interrupted by knocking on the door to my office. I am currently in my main casino. Looking out the window at the red sky of the pride ring. I sighed and spun my swivel chair around to face the door and placed the guitar I was strumming down.

"Come in"

An Imp demon walked in. The sexy imp demon is a petite and alluring creature, standing at around 4 feet in height. Her skin has a rich, crimson hue that seems to emit a subtle, ethereal glow. Despite her small stature, she possesses a well-defined and seductive figure, with curves that accentuate her demonically charming allure.

Her eyes are a mesmerizing shade of gold, reflecting her intelligence and a mischievous spark. Long, ebony-colored hair cascades down her back in sinuous waves, occasionally revealing small, elegantly curved horns that adorn her forehead. These horns, while distinctively demonic, add to her enchanting charm rather than detract from it.

She moves with a feline elegance, her gestures and expressions radiating a confident and alluring demeanor.

Dressed in a revealing ensemble that combines elements of dark fantasy and enticing sophistication, the imp demon wears a form-fitting corset that accentuates her hourglass shape. Intricate patterns adorn the corset, drawing attention to her enticing curves. Below, she dons a short, asymmetrical skirt made of dark, gossamer fabric that hints at her agile and playful nature.

Her lithe legs are adorned with thigh-high stockings, and dainty, pointed heels add an extra touch of allure to her overall appearance. Accessorized with subtle yet provocative jewelry, such as delicate chains and small, iridescent gemstones, this sexy imp demon captivates onlookers with her irresistible charm and alluring presence.

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Her name was Raynare. She's been with me since day one. She was a former employee of my old boss. Once I took him out to thank me she swore her loyalty to me (Booty included). She is in charge of the books and makes sure the numbers match and no one is getting greedy. Those in my inner circle have my symbol tattoos on them, a large black heart emblem with golden x-shaped pupils and a smiling mouth full of teeth my his chest, with streaks of black ink seeming to drip from the mouth down my abdomen. 

"Sir I ha-" I held up my hand to stop her. She raised a brow confused.

I sighed"Four years and you're still with the sir" She chuckled and rolled her eyes.

"Laplace..Sir" I rolled my eyes knowing that was the best I would get." A letter came for you sir-" she paused"I-it''s from Vox sir he's inviting all the Overlords to a meeting " she finished.

"To discuss what?" I asked somewhat intrigued but still confused as nothing of note had happened recently.

"It doesn't say"

"Hmm, very well when?"

"In two days" soon but doable.

"Is that it"

"Yes, sir the books are good. The numbers check out. Despite the Extermination this year we've turned a profit." now that brought a smile to my face.

"Good, good, now lock the door, undress, and assume the position. I must reward you for your good work." I said with a smirk.

Reynare bit her lips and with a sway in her hips locked the door and approached my desk. She zipped down her corset and bent over my desk. As she gazed hungrily into my eyes. I vanished in a puff of black smoke and reappeared behind her. My left hand held her waist as my right hand traced her thigh and caressed her ass.

"You've been a good girl haven't you" I whispered in her ear and spanked her causing her causing a shiver of pleasure to run through her body. 

"Yess Sirrr~" she mewled as two of my fingers entered and began to stir her quivering quim.

I liked my lips and snapped my fingers causing my clothes to vanish in a puff of smoke"Good, then let's begin"