When he first arrived; I, Azrael, was a bit skeptical. He's a foreign god. When we were first created, lord father warned us about the influence of foreign gods in the land, they were deities just as wicked as the devils themselves.
The fact that he possessed the Septem Dierum alarmed me more than anything, he could take control and we wouldn't be able to resist.
I was bound by a tight seal. During the first war, in order to protect the heavens, I committed sins that granted my fall of grace, my wings turned filthy black. By all right, I shouldn't have been able to step back in the heavens, doing so would mean my erasure.
One thing was to destroy the enemy... another was to enjoy it.
But Father was merciful with me, he took my glory into account and created this seal, it disallowed me from engaging in any battles, but at least I wasn't cast away. The war should have been won, but Lucifer and Beelzebub used some sort of underhanded move to win against Father.
I couldn't do anything, and even since then... I have always been unable to do anything. If this boy, Osiris, were to take us angels into an astray path, I would face him even if it meant my erasure.
That's why I was shocked when I knew he gave Michael all the authority. Not only that, but he also made us stronger. He didn't covet the power of the heavens, he made the heavens stronger than ever before.
I had to accept him.
"Sister, do you intend to remain here further?"
"..."
For the last thirty thousand years I have lived in the sixth heaven and I have never departed, now I feel like the shackles have finally been lifted, but I can't bring myself to go.
"Thanks to Lord Ray, I was able to get control over the system. I have already undone your seal, there is no need for you to remain in the heavens if you don't want to".
"This is my home, Michael".
"Birds must still leave the nest once in a while, sister... perhaps touch some grass".
"Touch... grass...?"
I don't understand what he means, but I know he is being insistent for my sake.
"Sister, when Father created us, he commended us to be free, also... now that the system has been corrected, we have a noble duty".
"Reproduce" I frowned, it has been one of the issues we've had for the past milleniums. Every single angel that perishes is manpower that we lose. Our numbers have decreased but not a single angel has been born. When father was alive, he created us periodically with his power, but now...
"You must speak with Lord Ray, he should be able to create more angels-"
"He does not wish to have responsibilities with the heavens, I have already pushed him past his boundaries asking him to be our god, but he wasn't interested" Michael shook his head,
I couldn't understand it in my anger, "How can he not be interested...? can't he see how valuable we are to him!?"
I didn't notice how fast my mind changed, my perspective... first I wanted him away, but now that I knew he was reliable and selfless, I wanted him to stay. To prevail we need a God, someone who has such a selfless heart and also possesses the Septem Dierum was the most optimal choice.
"Lord Ray is an aloof individual, let alone... he's powerful and wishes to live a peaceful life. That's why I don't wish to force him, if he doesn't know how to use the system to create angels yet, then... there is a more straightforward way".
I heard wings flapping and looked up to see Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael landing next to Michael.
"We have already begun the first steps of our noble duty, all Great Seraphs and Seraphs, only you remain, Sister Azrael".
"..."
The noble duty, we had to choose an angel to marry... and procreate to save our race. Father deemed everything to be done in duality. Who should I choose? I have never even thought about such a thing in my life.
I w-would do 'that' and give birth to a cute angel for our forces, I couldn't be any more delighted, but... who and how?
"Sister, I have chosen you".
!!!
"Raphael".
I stared at him, his face was serious. As the first angel, he has always been like a little brother to me, all of them are. I could never look at them that way. If there is anyone I have to choose, anyone I can choose...
"I'm sorry, Raphael, but I have made my choice".
His expression soured for a second before he smiled, "Who is it?"
"I choose Lord Ray".
...
I recalled that conversation, I had taken that decision with determination and here I am, carrying on with my duty in a brand new world. For milleniums, I didn't think I would see soil again and now, thanks to him, I'm in a new fantastic world filled up with possibilities.
"Good job, Azrael".
It felt unexpectedly nice... to be praised. I only did my job, I did the only thing I know how to do, kill. And I was praised for it. He even patted my head, I'm not a little girl; but when he placed his hand on my head, I felt so nice and warm. This is Lord Ray.
"I live to serve, Lord Ray".
The battlefield was desolate, I ignored the glares from Yasaka Okami and the Ancient Youkai... I have already understood how it is. Their gazes and mannerisms.
They also want to have Lord Ray's babies. It matters not.
I shall serve, I shall kill in your name, I shall protect your back... I shall show you how valuable we Angels are to you. No, how valuable I am to you.
And when the time is nigh, I'll harvest your seed, get pregnant, give birth to a cute angel and accomplish my noble duty.
Lord Ray, I always accomplish my duty and this time it won't be an exception.
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It was a good choice bringing her, Azrael is lethal and obedient. Perfectly fitting for the spot of a travel companion. Not only that but she, ABSOLUTELY, is not going to try to seduce me and distract me from my objectives like Yasaka or Hasshaku-sama will.
Those two vixens all they do is spoil me, seduce me with their very presence and crave cum, but Azrael... she's not that type of woman.
"It was a splendid job, but ask me before engaging next time, Azrael. I came here to train so, it should be me facing the majority of the threats, only intervene if I ask you".
"Sorry, I shall do as you wish, my lord".