Lucifer couldn't believe his eyes.
So, the lord of Paradise Lost is his dad?
Lucifer dad removes his real identity on all books while being in the human realm.
Indeed, he participated in all these games alongside the other rulers.
It was a test of his son's capability to ascend to the throne.
These very games had been played before with his father, but in a different concept this time.
Here it lies the intricate web connecting the bedtime stories, the portal, the games, and the sudden disappearance.
Lucifer has always preferred taking the easy way in life, staying away from more significant challenges.
Much like the unconventional climbing poker card game, where the typical counting and guessing of opponents' cards are set aside.
Lucifer could not like his father's method but he was glad that it was all just a test.
The scars and frights from the games will never be forgotten.
"I am proud that you have reached this level.
Your endurance despite hard challenges showed me that you can strive for the better one day," Lucifer's dad said.
*** Scared wings appeared from Lucifer's back. The friction of the wings emerging rubbed against his deep-wound. Wickedly sharp horns pierced through Lucifer's head, their emergence accompanied by a spine-chilling resonance. Blood leaking and covered his eyes and hair. His back now emerged with bloodied angel wings in honour.
Lucifer groaned in pain and hold his tears, while his eyes turned golden hues. He had now successfully become the king of Paradise Lost.
A fallen angel of heaven and devil of hell.
A king with no crown...
Lucifer's father smiled and disappeared into mist. Lucifer ran to hold him, but he had already turned into mist. He fell onto his knees and cried.
As he gazed into the dissipating mist that once held his father, Lucifer understood that the journey had come full circle.
The games, the trials, and the revelation of his celestial heritage had shaped him into the ruler he was meant to become.
With a heavy heart, Lucifer rose from his knees, his wings stretching proudly behind him.
The realm of Paradise Lost awaited its new king, and Lucifer,
now crowned with horns and adorned with celestial scars, stepped forward to embrace his destiny.
An unforgettable moment etched in the fever dream of heaven and hell.
----The End----