Uriel seemed to be thinking deeply for some time. Then she started, "It's really impossible for me to accompany Merry in every world she'll inhabit. You said you love her, but you are a demon and she's an angel. You should know that it's impossible between you two. You can't even protect her from your father alone. How could you guarantee your future together?"
Her question sent a jolt through me. My influence, power, and subordinates are nowhere near my father's. I hate to admit that, but I somehow fear my father even now. He's that ruthless. How could I suddenly overcome my father? I felt so tormented by those thoughts.
Uriel's voice brought me back, "I can deter Satan in these lower, middle, and higher planets. As Merry has been attacked unjustly, the whole of heaven will guarantee her safety during her life as she goes through her incarnations. As I'm unable to look after her myself, I can allow you to take my place for the time being. But I won't guarantee anything for the future. Do you accept it?"
"Of course I'll accept. Every single moment with her is precious to me. I love her that much. You should look into that attack and find out who is actually behind it. I'll punish them most cruelly." Who actually conspired to kill her? Was it that angel girl Sally and her father?! Was Satan really involved in this?! How despicable!
I would never spare that father-daughter pair. After Merry gets better, I will punish them so severely that death wouldn't dare to claim them. They would burn in the most terrifying hellfire eternally. I would also take revenge against Satan. How dare he?!
"If it was your father?" Uriel probed.
"If it was him, I'll take my revenge against him too. He can do anything to me, but not with my beloved," I declared.
Uriel scrutinized me for some time, then said, "I'll surely find them, but regarding punishment, if they're from heaven, then heaven will supervise that. If Satan is involved, we can't really do anything to him. You can see that side. And now you should think about Merry. Protect her well. As an archangel, I can't actually travel anywhere casually. The law of the universe can't tolerate us. I'm going now. Remember, if anything happens to her, you'll be responsible."
After she said her piece, Uriel vanished. I then observed Merry carefully. Her spirit had suffered devastating damage. My primordial spirit also suffered damage while saving her. It had become weak, but I was in far better condition than she was. If she awoke in this condition and saw a demon nearby, she would freak out. That's why I changed my blurry demonic form into a mass of light. I noticed that it was glowing in an ominous red color, which I changed to white so that she wouldn't be afraid of me.
Seeing her in that condition was so painful that I even regretted coming into her life. Without my intrusion, she would have spent her life at her own pace. She would work hard and one day become a powerful angel. I'll never spare those who made her condition this much worse. Oh no, Merry was awakening slowly. As I was thinking about how cruelly I would torture Sally and her father, I was emitting a fierce killing intent. I hastily dispersed it.
She opened her beautiful eyes slowly. I noticed the astonishment, wonder, and curiosity in her eyes and expressions. Then she realized about her scattered spirit fragments; obviously, she could feel them as they were part of her. At that time, her helplessness became palpable. I thought I didn't have any feelings left. But after meeting her, I can vividly feel every emotion. My stone heart, once so hardened, ached so much for her. At that moment, I just wanted to hug her and comfort her gently. But I couldn't. I would never forget that moment and how worthless I felt then.
I tried to grab her attention, firstly to distract her and secondly to guide her to a lower ranked planet. She should start from lower to higher ranked planets so that her experience can grow and it becomes easier for her. She noticed me, and after a brief moment of hesitation, followed me. I guided her towards Earth. It's one of the most common lower ranked planets without any superpowers like magic, cultivation, monsters, vampires, werewolves, apocalypses, omegaverses, and so on.
When I protected her before, I poured my pure spiritual energy into her. She became one with my spirit; I could feel her just like I feel my own. I could also feel her spirit fragment. I guided her toward the mansion where her spirit-carrying vessel resided. Her spirit fragment landed in a newborn baby. Next, I had to possess a vessel myself so that I could protect that baby. I was looking around for a suitable body in that mansion.
Suddenly, I saw a boy, 5 to 7 years old, crouched down in a dark room. He seemed lonely and depressed. We demons can only possess someone who wants to make a deal with us voluntarily. We have to lure them into the deal with sweet words and promises (almost all are lies… haha). It's easy to deal with child and older people due to their vulnerability.
I whispered beside the ears of the boy, "Look how pathetic you are, sitting in the dark and bearing your weakness alone. What was it that made you this way?" My words had some bewitching power. He shivered, "I'm just a butler's son. Although I attend a prestigious school, the young masters of my class mock me and bully me. I'm weak; I can't protest. My life becomes hell day by day. I want to lead a peaceful life."
I suggested, "It's very easy. Accept my power; think of it as kind of borrowed power. You'll become outstanding in every aspect of your life. You'll even find a goal to lead a fulfilling life. Just when I withdraw my power in time, you'll die. It's far better than dying every day. What do you think?"
He just asked, "How many years will you let me live?" I replied, "Don't you worry, you'll live at least 20 to 30 years or more. You won't get the short end of the stick." He agreed then and there.
I possessed him immediately. His consciousness will remain in a suppressed state in his mind; I'll control him. He'll see everything, feel everything, but can't do anything on his own. I'll absorb his life force gradually in exchange for my power. At last, when I leave his body, he'll die at that moment.
That won't be the case on Merry's side. As angels have positive energy, her vessels will be nourished day by day. Their consciousness will be suppressed, but they can perceive everything around them all the time. When Merry leaves their body in the future, they'll continue to live their lives.
I guarded Merry the whole time she lived on Earth. When she left Samantha's body abruptly, I followed her unhesitatingly. She was angry with me at that time, so I concealed myself and followed her stealthily. She went to a planet named Miloria. I went ahead to investigate her vessel's situation. Her spirit fragment here landed on a princess of a small kingdom. Her family seemed very good to her, so I didn't need to be with her all the time.
I remembered the pain of our past life, the barriers that kept us apart due to the difference in our social status on Earth. That's why I had to possess the body of the most powerful person in this world, a position that would allow me to protect her, ensure her safety, and be with her. I wouldn't let her slip away again.
I searched the whole planet and discovered the most powerful kingdom there was Aetheria. The royal family of Aetheria had two princes at that time. The second prince seemed brilliant and cheerful. This type people won't fall into us demon's trap easily. The first prince on the other hand was somewhat gloomy. He had good qualities but he couldn't express himself well and was very mild tempered. It seemed the king intended to make his younger son the crown prince.
I found the first prince at his royal chamber. He was sleeping. I whispered beside his ear, "As a firstborn, you should be the legitimate crown prince, but just because your younger brother is more brilliant than you, the king wants to make him the crown prince. How hilarious."
He clenched his fist in his sleep. I whispered again, "I can give you immense power; you'll be far better than your little brother. Just know that when I withdraw my power a long time later, you'll die immediately. Will you agree?"
He resolutely murmured, "Yes, I agree. I need power. I want to be better than everyone else. I want to surpass everyone. I am willing to pay any price for that, I'll do anything."
Wow, he didn't even have any hesitation. I couldn't waste this wonderful opportunity. I possessed his body. Now I'm the crown prince of Aetheria, Robert Bruno. I prepared myself all these years so that I can make Merry, Alexandra in this world, mine. In this life, I won't let her go at any cost.
At present -
As the moon hangs in the clear sky, we sit in silence, immersed in our own thoughts.
The evening air is cool and fragrant with the scent of blooming flowers. The flickering candlelight of the lanterns dances in rhythm with the gentle breeze.
I reflect on our past as I interact with my Merry—sorry, Alexandra. As I speak with her, I watch her closely, gauging her reaction.
I want her to feel valued, to understand that I see her for who she truly is, not just as a princess but as a wonderful lady of remarkable character. If I can win her trust and affection, I can weave myself into the very fabric of her life in this world.
I have waited for this moment, for the chance to rewrite our story. This time, I won't be bound by the constraints of social status. I will claim her as my wife and live with her happily for the rest of my life. The thought excites me beyond limits....