Chapter 716: True Demonlord [47] (2/2)
”I was restrained, my mind and body froze without question. Luckily, I have my trusted pocket chronicler, a friend of mine wrote what happened over the long years of sleep. Here's how I've gotten to know my information. Igna Haggard, what say you?”
”What can I say, I inherited his memories and ability to wield a sword. Not to sound ungrateful, I know most of what he passed on through memory – I feel like I missed a step earlier on, the memories should have been unlocked long before now. No matter, my swordsmanship feels sharper, no arguments here. Tempest Haggard, the god of battle, now known simply by the Exiled Mage.”
”History for you,” said the angel, ”-I know I sort of dropped a heavy load on thy shoulder, hate to ask this…”
”What is it?”
”Could I have something to eat?”
”Sure,” he stood, ”-let's grab lunch, there's a mall not far from here.”
”How can you trust so easily?” said a baffled expression.
”Not trust,” the heavy doors to the rest area opened, ”-more of 'I understand the reason' kind of deal. I need to ask,” he pulled closer, ”-do you know why Cleopatra returned to the mortal realm, feels too coincidental for an angel to show up. What scheme are you planning?”
”I did lose the fight,” he exhaled, ”-Goddess Axia was reborn by the actions of Lord Lucifer. Between you and I, my lady acts and moves strangely. Orders from Lucifer were to stay in Odgawoan and join one of the families, as for my true employee, Lord Lixbin, he told me to keep an eye on Cleopatra. The queen's been flirty to the demons after the death of Staxius Haggard,” he grinned, ”-I know what happened.”
”Good, shall I reward thee with a cookie?”
”Such an attitude. Before you ask the reason for my cooperation, here's the reason. The guardian angels and my goddess were once rescued by a party of two, one bore the symbol of death, and the other, the symbol of Tempest. In accordance with the dogma instated during the war, I, guardian angel Axel, must offer something of equal value to the victor. Do as thee sees fit, my actions will never betray my kin or endanger my goddess – so speaks the doctrine.”
”Another rule?” the lift arrived at the ground floor; carpeted floor gave to a stair leading into a massive gambling area. The lights fluttered nicely, the decoration had the angel bemused, ”-where are we?” he gulped.
”In my casino,” returned Igna, ”-the doctrine says you art to obey any of my orders long as it doesn't infringe on thy beliefs?”
”Yes, consider it a crude employment.”
”Just to be sure,” he stepped outside, ”-I won and you belong to me?”
”Yes, must I profess it to the world?”
”I won't make the same mistakes again,” he patted Honda's shoulder, ”-any help from Lixbin and I'd rather jump into traffic. How's this, continue the life working for the other families. Thy limit is not crossing Axia, crossing Lucifer or Lixbin isn't out of the question. My orders are simple, keep a watchful eye over the balance between the two worlds. Gods mustn't meddle too much in the mortal realm.”
”Understood,” he nodded, the car toggled in the distance. The gates opened to an incoming battered car, ”-Master,” said the passenger, doors slammed, ”-where are you headed?” narrowed Kul.
”Off to grab a bite,” said he nonchalantly, ”-ouch,” a glance at the car behind, ”-done a number on Esvalo, haven't you?”
”Obviously,” the door shut anew, ”-I must implore for the master to stay here,” fired Starix.
”I see what's happened here. They mistrust me, we did fight.”
”Ah,” he smiled, ”-look, our wounds are healed. The battle happened underneath fair condition, Hondo here is an angel, the strong-willed type.”
”Worry not, Lady Kul, by the doctrine of war, I shan't turn my blade against the victor.”
”Anyway, I'll go grab a bite. Éclair's got a few things to settle,” jumped in reverse, ”-Asmodeus, Kul, Starix, handle matters here until I return.”
”Stop him?” voiced Starix with a tone of worry.
”No, leave the master be,” the distance grew.
”Understood.”