Before dawn, the sky was shrouded in thick smoke, making it even darker. Devil 'Maurice' greeted the guards briefly at the entrance of the prison, then entered with the other accompanying devils, carrying the freshly-collected ingredients.
These ingredients came from the first layer of Barto Hell - a realm full of wars and corpses. Yet, for Maurice, it was a rare treasure trove of delights.
A new round of battle ended in the devils' defeat, their assault on the demons' giant fortress failed, and they retreated from the Abyssal Plains. Despite their devastating loss, it was a blessing in disguise. At least Maurice had fewer roads to travel – going to the first layer of hell was much easier than going to the demons' territory.