Bael Castle, Territory of the House of Bael
Bael Castle, of the House of Bael, was one of the most secure places in the entire Underworld. Not only in its robust and enormous construction but, more importantly, the magical protection created from over fifty barriers cast over it.
Currently, Venelana Bael was walking through the empty halls of the Castle as she was going to visit her grandfather Zekram Bael and give him the message from her fianceé, who wished to meet First Great King.
"Come in."
Sounded a male voice from behind the wooden door.
Zekram Bael was a middle-aged-looking man with black hair and peaceful, violet eyes. He wore simple yet noble-looking attire that strengthened the already strong aura of dignity that was exuding from him.
First Generation Bael, The First Great King, and the right hand of the Great Satan Lucifer, the primogenitor of all devils. His political power excluded even the other three Satans, as he practically controlled most of the 72 Pillar Houses.
Currently, he was sitting in his study room, drinking tea while reading a magic grimoire.
"So, what do you wish to say, Vena? Normally during this time of day, you would be practicing magic or physical exercises."
Asked Zekram. When Venelana returned from the Sunset Monster Mountain Range, she started training, even more, especially focusing on her magic and physique, as she was too feeble by her words.
"When I was in the Sunset Monster Mountain Range, I met my fianceé."
Started Venelana, as Zekram looked a bit surprised. He didn't think much about her fianceé, considering him, like any other Pillar Heir, automatically useless.
"And?"
"I was surprised."
"Suprised of what exactly, girl?"
"Where to start, maybe from the moment when I saw him using Dark Light."
Said Venelana to him; she got permission from Zeoticus to say this to her grandfather, as he needed something that would catch his attention to meet him for sure. When Zekram heard that, he looked like he was hit by 9 rounds of lightning bolts all over.
"That... should be impos... Rayla. Yes, Rayla."
Muttered Zekram silently.
"Who is she?"
Asked Venelana slowly.
"Rayla Lilian Lucifer, daughter of the Lucifer, and Lilith, the younger sister of Rizevim Livan Lucifer. She disappeared many, many years ago after getting into an argument with her father over something. We assumed that she left Devil Race's territory and went to another Pantheon's dimensional world. Who would have known, she was got together of previous Lord Gremory and even birthed a child."
Answered Zekram after a long silence.
"Is she still..."
Asked him when looking at his granddaughter.
"No, died after giving birth. I am sorry."
Said Venelana quietly. She knew from Zeoticus that his mother died after he was born.
"I want to meet with him."
"He wishes for the same thing."
"Why?"
"By his words to discuss future of next generations and devils as a whole."
Answered Venelana as Zekram's face darkened.
"So he noticed that too... hmm..."
Said he grimly.
"Noticed what exactly?"
"He noticed that under there is a problem with us. Our leadership, Four Great Satans, are obsessed with a goal that is impossible to achieve. The world dominance is a pipe dream, maybe if Three Factions united as one, there could be a chance, but now it is night impossible."
While Zekram holds a great deal of respect for the Satans, he was also aware of their rather self-destructive tendencies and the upcoming Great War. All of them were hell-bent on world domination, while they weren't able to defeat even the God of their Pantheon.
It was understandable, as the disparity between them was too great; Big G was too strong, probably already on the level of Ophis, a true Being of Law.
'Currently, in Draconic Deus, there were only several publicly known Begins of Law. Most notorious were, of course, Great Red and Ophis. Then there was also Trihexa; while it was of Law, it was overwhelmed by Chaos and went mad. From Pantheons, existences on the level of Being of Law were Christian Big G, Shiva of Hindu, and Jade Emperor of Celestial Court in China.'
Thought Zekram in his head. For Christian Pantheon as a whole, it was good that Big G was Being of Law; at least, it protected them from foreign threats.
While the Three Factions often attacked each other, they also often ganged up together when they faced external threats.
'Fortunately, Great Red and Ophis are interested in leaving Dimensional Gap; Trihexa has been sleeping for a long time. They aren't a problem. Leaving only Shiva and Jade Emperor. From what spies have found, there is a conflict between Shiva and Indra breeding in Hindu Pantheon. Jade Emperor hasn't left Celestial Palace for several thousand years.'
"We are becoming vulnerable. Without the existence of someone on the level of Big G, our Pantheon become vulnerable to those who are on the same level. Fortunately, most of those people are more interested in increasing their strength; like Jade Emperor, he created interesting cultivation for humans, but they can't reach higher than Early Ultimate-Class."
While cultivators were exciting projects of the Jade Emperor, the highest cultivation stage that was achievable was only as strong as the Early stage of Ultimate-Class. It was understandable, as Jade Emperor created it based on bastardizing the divine energy of Gods.
Without ascending as God, they would be stuck at that level of strength till death. Of course, every Pantheon was very careful when promoting a person to Godhood. Still, the cultivators' souls are perfect for devils, as they are stronger than ordinary mortal souls.
"Send a letter to the House of Gremory that I would visit next week."
Said Zekram slowly as he looked through the window, observing the environment of the Underworld.