Chapter 123 - Story about Kouryuu - The Center (1/2)
”Wang Long, can you tell me what happened all those years ago before Kouryuu left?” Masaru thought of getting straight to the point, Wang Long who heard this stiffens for a moment before sighing as he placed his drink on the table. ”Although I can tell my version it will not encompass the whole story, however, we were united in the past with no conflict breaking out but instead focused on defending our territories from the invading Biblical Faction who spread their religions all over the world. Times was difficult for us at that time, many of our families were lost but we still kept them from invading our country till the day we were contacted by a devil who claimed to be here to ȧssist us...”
Wang Long took a sip of his drink before continuing, ”Since he was an enemy of the Biblical Faction we decided to put our faith in the saying 'The enemy of my enemy, is my friend' but never would we have thought that he would drive a wedge between ourselves by suggesting of making use of the Kouryuu's power to create a new stronger god that can push away the Biblical Faction. It was at that time Kouryuu and Byakko heard of this suggestion that made them turn to negotiate with the Biblical Faction to have a non-aggression pact when the God of that faction agreed, Kouryuu came to report of what she achieved but was met with more than half the gods and mythical beasts who slandered her for being a traitor”
Masaru took a sip of his drink before asking, ”They must have been notified ahead of time for them to have such a strong impression of her being a traitor” Wang Long nodded, ”Correct, I am not sure how but the Devil Managed to get proof of Kouryuu talking with the Biblical God but altered the information, by the time I along with He Xiangu and the others realized it was altered, we were already broken into factions. Since Kouryuu managed to arrange a no-aggression pact with the Biblical God they did not interfere with our internal war, those who wanted to take Kouryuu's power and us who wanted to protect Kouryuu because losing the centre point will be disastrous for our country but those fools did not care about anything but their own benefits”
”When Kouryuu saw that things were going to end badly, she went to get reinforcements from the Biblical God. But she never appeared ever since she went over to that God, he only arrived together with his angels suppressing our internal war into a stalemate before leaving with the dead Byakko who was killed by Seiryuu while using the excuse of being a liaison of a traitor. Ever since then, we only came across Byakko two hundred years later in the form of a sacred gear inside a human. Naturally many were angered by this, however, we had no choice but to make use of the human to help us with the ritual to restore the balance as well as sending out a call for Kouryuu to come back home”
Wang Long sighed, ”So you can imagine how much most of us hate the Biblical Faction? Although I am grateful for them saving Byakko even if it's in the form of a Sacred Gear, they kept Kouryuu from us. Thanks to that, we came to today's state, the greed for Kouryuu's power is stronger than ever since many gods want to take over the centre” Masaru leaned back against the couch, ”What would be killing me benefit for Seiryuu?” Wang Long smirked, ”You achieved Balance Breaker, I suppose that little tiger cub can speak correctly?”
Masaru nodded while Wang Long began to laugh, ”It's because he fears when Byakko wakes up he will die, it is no secret that Byakko who lords over Metal is the bane of Seiryuu who lords of Wood. Not to mention we suspect the very same man who instigated our internal war many years ago is the same one who is helping Seiryuu and Suzaku” Masaru turned to look towards the window, ”Why is the Insect God so dead set on destroying your Businesses?” Wang Long chuckled, ”Because it's an old enmity that carries on for a few years that I accidentally ɨmprėġnȧtėd his Ant Queen by mistake”
”I heard he has feelings for Suzaku” When Wang Long heard this he stared at Masaru with Wide Eyes, ”Then it would explain why he is so aggressive lately, the only person I offended recently was Meng Zhang (QingLong) whom I kicked out of our Dragon Sanctuary as his actions for having intentions to kill you was directly slapping my face since I told him to convince you to visit us” Masaru then swept his gaze at Kuroka and Roygun who were enjoying their drinks in peace, ”But boy, I have to say your women is of good quality” Wang Long nodded
”But if you touch them you will have to get over my corpse first” Masaru lightly commented causing the chief god to laugh heartily, ”Don't worry, I only target women who seek me out. However, now that you mentioned something I guess someone is indeed stirring up trouble for us by pitting us against each other once again” Masaru leaned back against the couch thinking, 'Or perhaps someone wants to keep me here? I will have to wait for Thor, Uriel and Barakiel to arrive before I can move in earnest' [Never imagined this god could not even sense by existence, your grimoire is horrifying boy]
Masaru kept his smile hidden from Wang Long when he heard what Drago said, which meant the Chinese gods do not know the sacred gear was Kouryuu who held the soul of both the Kouryuu and Byakko creating a completely unique Sacred Gear. ”If I can ask, what is the relationship between Byakko and Kouryuu?” Wang Long looked at Masaru before answering since it was no secret, ”Their close sisters, close to the point some even mistook them for being couples” [Huh!? I see...] Even Drago was enlightened when he heard about this information, ”Seiryuu is the only male of the four direction gods, Kouryuu was meant to be unisex but after being close to Byakko she chose to become a female back then”
BOOOOOM!!!
”Lord Wang! Bala is attacking the harbour again with roaches!” One of the sailors slammed open the door while reporting to Wang Long in a loud voice, ”To think he would come so soon, looks like you were right Kid” Wang Long swept his gaze towards Masaru who thrust his palm to his right side after he stood up, a purple magic circle materialized as he pulled out the broadsword he usually use if he does not intend to enter Balance Breaker yet.
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”Oppai!” a Strange man was currently sėxuȧŀly harassing a nearby woman causing the women to scream loudly as she smashed her bag into the face of the strange man, Serafall just arrived in Kyoto ahead of the school trip as she was currently walking down the streets when she saw this she felt revolted ”Disgusting” She snorted before walking over and gave the man a light slap knocking him out, but suddenly a strange crimson light floated out of the body before disappearing towards the next victim, ”Crimson... But Zech-chan and Ria-chan is far away” Serafall pulled out her phone and she contacted Sirzech to report to him the strange event, ”No need to worry about it, Let Azazel handle it”
”You know something about this, is this your doing?” Serafall spoke sternly while holding a suspicion towards Sirzech who chuckled before answering in a tone as if it was not his business, ”No it's not, Azazel will know about this more, so leave it to him and focus on playing the role as the Devil's Representatives, Ajuka is currently watching over the events unfolding in the Devil World so he can figure out who was instigating all these events since we both suspect it is more than just Hero Faction that is acting right now” Serafall snorted, ”Both you and Juka-chan always leave me out of the fun things, only Ma-Kun is willing to share some good adventures with me!”
Sirzech chuckled, ”Heh, spoken like a maiden in love” Serafall who heard this blushed beet red before screaming and threatening that she will come to blow up his house if he dares to say another word causing Sirzech to be utterly stunned from her strong response to his little tease. ”Well anyway, we only need you to watch the borders and leave the rest of the work for Issei and then like Masaru already explained for us okay?” Hearing that Masaru drew up the plan Serafall could only reluctantly agree, ”It's only because Ma-kun is nice to me you hear!? He's my best friend!”
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”Have you captured some of the devils?” Ulrika spoke to one of the Assassins she sent to capture some brainwashed devils and had the scientists research the method to undo the effects without affecting the memories in hopes they can get some information out of these devils. ”Yes Lady Boss, we have. However, it appears we came across one of the people our Lord has spotted back in the Vampire Country” Ulrika's eyes squinted ”a Member of Qlippoth?” The ȧssassin nodded.
Ulrika bit her nail while trying to figure out how she should move the shadow army, ”Collect the men and hide them among the commoners discreetly, see if you can come across that man again and alert me of his position immediately” The Assassin nodded before vanishing into the shadows, Ulrika turned to look at the doctors holding down the brainwashed Devil ”Glory to the Old Satans!” Was the only line this mad devil was screaming, Ulrika watch how the doctors tie him onto the bed before injecting him with anaesthesia to make him fall asleep.