Somewhere deep within the White Golden Hall, the air was heavy with tension. Two guards clad in silver church armor dragged a struggling young man across the marble floor. His voice echoed down the grand corridors, mixing with the ominous silence of the cathedral.
"Let me go! What are you doing?! I'm the priest's son!" yelled Nate Light, his arms gripped tightly by the guards.
The guards said nothing at first, their armored boots clanking with every step. Nate's voice cracked as he twisted in their grasp, desperation pouring out.
"Answer me! Damn it!"
Finally, one of the guards broke into a cruel chuckle. "Sorry, Deacon Nate. We're under orders to bring you in."
"On whose orders?!" Nate barked, his voice trembling.
The other guard glanced at him coldly. "Your father. The priest ordered this."
Nate froze, shock cutting through his anger like a blade. "My… my father?" he whispered. His chest tightened as he stumbled, but the guards dragged him on.
"Why? Why me? What did I do?!" Nate shouted, his words ringing with pain. The guards shrugged.
"We don't know, kid. We just follow orders."
The massive double doors of the inner sanctum loomed ahead, guarded by three soldiers. One of them stepped forward, a smirk spreading across his scarred face.
"Well, well, well," he sneered. "If it isn't the golden boy, Nate Light. This is quite the surprise."
Nate looked up, his face contorting in fury. "You!" he roared, recognizing the guard. "Why am I here, you asshole?! Let me go! I'm the priest's son!"
The scarred guard chuckled. "Not a chance. Your daddy wants to see you. Now shut up and behave." He turned and knocked loudly on the towering doors.
From the other side, a voice boomed. "Enter."
The doors creaked open, revealing a vast chamber bathed in golden light. Nate's eyes widened as he was dragged inside. At the far end, high atop a staircase, sat his father—the priest. He was surrounded by the stern, watchful faces of the church council, their robes pristine and imposing. The scene froze Nate in place for a moment, then his face softened with hope.
"Father!" Nate called out, his voice raw. "Why am I here? Tell them to let me go! Please!"
The priest remained silent. His expression, cold and unmoving, sent a chill through Nate's spine.
"Father?" Nate whispered again, his voice faltering. He stepped forward, his hope turning to fear. "Answer me! Why am I here? What did I do? I'm your son!"
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the priest spoke. His voice was laced with disappointment and authority.
"You are not my son," he said firmly. "You are a traitor to the church."
The words struck Nate like a hammer. His entire body trembled. "W-what? Why? How am I a traitor? Tell me what I did!"
The guards didn't give him a chance to resist. At a nod from the priest, one of them drove a knee into Nate's gut. Pain exploded through his body as he collapsed to his knees, gasping for breath, saliva dripping from his mouth.
"Shut it," one guard growled. "Let the priest talk, you traitor."
Nate glared up at them through blurry eyes, his voice shaking with fury and confusion. "I didn't betray anyone! Why would I betray my father… my people… for demons?!"
The priest's gaze burned into him. "You allied yourself with the devils. You seek to destroy us from within."
"That's a lie!" Nate roared, his voice echoing through the hall. "I'm innocent! Let me go, damn it!"
At another silent nod, a guard kicked Nate hard in the back, sending him sprawling face-first onto the marble floor.
"Silence, traitor," the priest thundered. "You have no right to speak here. And stop calling me father. You are nothing to me."
Nate's world crumbled. He remained on the ground, his breath ragged, his eyes hollow and filled with tears. He whispered, "What… what are you going to do with me?"
The priest's voice was icy and loud. "You will be executed. Immediately."
Nate's heart shattered. He barely heard the footsteps as the executioner entered the room, carrying a massive sword that gleamed menacingly. It was over.
"Do you have any last words?" the priest asked coldly.
Nate looked up, his face blank, his voice low. "Yes. I didn't do anything. But… I hope you all die. I hope the demons and devils destroy this world."
He raised his head, his eyes now dark and hollow, locking onto his father's.
"And you," Nate spat venomously. "I hope you die a slow, painful, everlasting death. May the world curse you."
"Kill the traitor! Now!" the priest bellowed.
Nate's screams echoed as the blade came down.
When Nate opened his eyes, he was lying in complete darkness. He gasped and sat up, his hands trembling.
"What… what's going on?" he whispered.
Suddenly, a row of lanterns ignited with an eerie blue flame, stretching upward toward a throne of black and red at the top of a staircase. Something… called to him.
Compelled, Nate rose to his feet. Step by step, he climbed the stairs, the weight of the unknown pressing on him. Reaching the top, he hesitated only for a moment before placing his hand on the throne.
The instant he touched it, the throne glowed with a fiery light. Memories flooded his mind—memories of the First Devil, Lucifer Morningstar. The ancient war, the defeat of the devils by the gods and the hero, the cycle of reincarnation—and now, his turn.
When the visions stopped, Nate's breathing slowed. A glowing status screen appeared before him, listing every detail of his newfound identity:
Name: Lucifer MorningstarSpecies: Archdevil (Reincarnated Demon King)
Age: Timeless
Gender: Male
Title: Lord of the Underworld, Bringer of Darkness, King of Sin
Nicknames: The Morningstar, Prince of Shadows, Eternal Flame, Abyssal Sovereign, Godslayer
Level: MAX
Health Points (HP): MAX
Magic Points (MP): MAX
Strength: MAX
Agility: MAX
Attack Power: MAX
Defense: MAX
Intelligence: MAX
Mana Regeneration: MAX
Stamina: MAX
Perception: MAX
Charisma: MAX
Resilience: MAX
Corruption Resistance: MAX
Holy Resistance: MAX
Death Immunity: MAX
Reality Resistance: MAX
Time Resistance: MAX
Shadow Affinity: MAX
Fire Affinity: MAX
Blood Affinity: MAX
Gluttony Affinity: MAX
Normal Skills:
Swordsmanship Mastery: Absolute mastery of all swords and blades.
Unarmed Combat Mastery: Expert in physical combat without weapons.
Enhanced Reflexes: Reaction time far surpassing mortal limits.
Pain Resistance: Nullifies physical pain.
Stealth Mastery: Move undetected in any environment.
High-Speed Regeneration: Rapidly recover from all non-lethal injuries.
Tactical Insight: Unmatched combat strategy and situational awareness.
Devil's Aura Control: Suppress or expand a powerful, oppressive aura.
Shadow Step: Instantly teleport short distances through shadows.
Blood Manipulation: Control the flow and shape of blood, including his own and others.
Night Vision: Perfect visibility in complete darkness.
Mana Channeling: Efficiently direct mana to power magic and skills.
Sin Detection: Sense the presence of sin and corruption in living beings.
Spatial Awareness: Detect disturbances or hidden movements within large areas.
Language of the Lost: Communicate with ancient, forgotten beings and spirits.
Gravity Control: Alter gravity within a designated radius to crush or lift objects.
Soul Binding: Bind the souls of enemies to him, making them servants of his will.
Skills:
Devil's Might: Enhance physical strength to a level that shatters mountains.
Hell's Dominion: Manifest a realm of eternal fire and suffering to overpower enemies.
Shadowfire Manipulation: Merge darkness and fire into destructive energy.
Infernal Regeneration: Recover instantly from fatal wounds and magical attacks.
Sin Eater: Consume the sins of others to absorb their energy and powers.
Flamebound Chains: Summon burning chains that bind even gods.
Gluttony of the Abyss: Devour enemies, objects, and magic to absorb their abilities permanently.
Seven Sins Manifestation: Bestow the Seven Deadly Sins (Pride, Envy, Wrath, Lust, Greed, Gluttony, Sloth) onto mortals or beings, amplifying their darkness and corrupting their souls.
Horsemen's Pact: Create the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death—and grant them terrifying powers under his command.
Abyssal Aura: Release a suffocating, dark aura that paralyzes weak enemies.
Shadow Assimilation: Merge into shadows to evade attacks and reappear elsewhere.
Corruption Wave: Unleash a shockwave that corrodes all matter it touches.
Infernal Flight: Sprout wings and achieve limitless aerial maneuverability.
Magic Abilities:
Abyssal Flamestorm: Summon a vortex of black flames to incinerate entire armies.
Dark Nova: Release a sphere of darkness that consumes everything inside.
Eclipse Burst: Explode an area into pure, destructive dark energy.
Inferno Meteor: Rain flaming meteors large enough to destroy cities.
Blood Tempest: Manipulate blood into a violent storm that engulfs enemies.
Void Lance: Fire a spear of void energy capable of piercing dimensions.
Hellbound Chains: Ensnare enemies with chains of fire and darkness.
Phantom Slash: Send invisible blades of dark energy at high speed.
Shadow Geyser: Summon spikes of shadows that erupt from the ground.
Eternal Devourer: A spell that absorbs all life force within a set range.
Chaos Implosion: Collapse reality into a singular point, destroying everything nearby.
Oblivion Rain: A storm of fire, darkness, and void that annihilates everything.
Black Hole Creation: Manifest black holes that pull and crush everything.
Gravity Maelstrom: Create an area of crushing gravitational force.
Sin Catalyst: Amplify magic power by absorbing the sins of others.
Shadow Puppeteer: Control enemies by linking their shadows to his will.
Ultimate Skills:
Lucifer Ascendant Form: Transform into the ultimate version of the Devil King, achieving unstoppable power and immortality for a limited time.
Eternal Cataclysm: Unleash an apocalyptic force capable of erasing entire realms.
Sin Resonance: Amplify the Seven Deadly Sins across the world, spreading corruption and siphoning strength.
Apocalypse Summon: Call forth the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in their full forms to devastate entire nations.
Abyssal Sovereign's Wrath: Manifest the abyss to swallow entire armies and civilizations into eternal nothingness.
Ultimate Forms:
Devil King Transcendent: A form that exudes raw, unfiltered darkness, granting control over all demonic forces and shadow realms.
Eternal Night Overlord: A celestial form embodying infinite darkness, consuming entire worlds in shadow.
Chaos Incarnate: A chaotic form that bends the fabric of reality to Lucifer's will, unleashing pure destruction.
Sin Lord Manifestation: A form where Lucifer becomes the embodiment of the Seven Deadly Sins, overwhelming the world with sin and despair.
Weapons:
Blade of Eternal Night: A sword that devours light and radiates dark energy.
Scythe of Oblivion: A weapon that severs souls and destroys existence.
Infernal Spear: A fiery spear that burns perpetually and never misses its mark.
Hellfang Daggers: Twin cursed daggers that poison the soul.
Staff of the Abyss: Enhances magic tenfold and channels forbidden spells.
Grimoire of Forgotten Flames: A tome containing spells lost to time.
Items:
Crown of Shadows: Increases all shadow-based abilities and grants mind control immunity.
Armor of the Abyss: Indestructible armor that absorbs physical and magical attacks.
Ring of Eternal Hunger: Regenerates mana and health by absorbing nearby energy.
Seal of Pandemonium: Unlocks the ability to summon legions of demons.
Shard of the Void: A crystal that collapses space and time.
Nate grinned, his black eyes turning a blood-red hue, glowing with a new power.
"Now I'm powerful," he murmured, his voice echoing unnaturally. "Let the world know… the new era of Lucifer Morningstar begins."
His form erupted into a massive, devilish shape, his laughter echoing through the void, shaking reality itself.