???: I do Believe it's time my son.
Demon: Yes father, how shall I approach him?
???: That does not matter as long he dies. Do not worry about collateral damage my son, the boy will surely cause much more damage.
Demon: Yes sir. How long do we have until our lord awakens?
???: He has already awoken and is regaining his strength.
Demon: Does that mean-
???: Yes, the Sins are awake as well. Envy and Wrath are missing so I'm sure he will come to us for help in finding them.
Demon: I understand, so we should kill the holder of our master's Intervention so he can retrieve it's power.
???: Good, you're learning. Now do what I told you and make sure he can't be resurrected.
Demon: Yes sir.
The Demon boy the chapel to find his target leaving the old man alone to pray to his master.
???: Oh Great Leviathan please grant me the power to fulfill your wishes. I swear to never abandon my faith in the Holy Shade of your creation.
Pride: So you're still kicking old geezer? I'm surprised that you could keep yourself going for 3,000 years.
???: When did you get here? I didn't hear you come in.
Pride: Of course you didn't hear me. Your decrepit ears probably couldn't hear a Soul Stryder's cry.
???: Enough, what do you want boy.
Pride: I would like you to call me by my name first off.
???: I will after you tell me what you really want.
Pride: I am the only Duke of Sin on Earth that has recovered enough to move. I came to ask you for some assistance in finding me an enjoyable battle that could get me back to full strength.
???: Oh is that really it? Well I've got just the girl for you, young Estrea.
Estrea: Really? And she is?
???: The Witch of Ice. She is currently the strongest person in the immediate area and is quite capable with magic. Be careful though my friend, she may be strange but she is very talented.
Estrea: I'll have to make sure you aren't just trying to get rid of me. I will admit though, she does sound interesting.