Draconis: Downfall of Destruction

VIII

There had to be another meeting between me and my lords to divide Stellas' duties while she is gone. I called it with all the same seating, except where that mistress of lust once sat. The room seemed uneasy, probably because I just condemned my favorite demon to torture by angelic fury.

I started the meeting, "I am down two lords and as such I need to divide Stellas' work among you."

"Who will take her first job?" Clara asked, "Will the angel be your new harlot?"

"Look out you might end up like your brother." Dameon warned.

Clara glared at him, with a soul-piercing glare. "Now let's not try to get each other destroyed yet." I suggested, "Stella's first job was actually being my favored, most relied on, soul. Her second job was being a harlot and her third was security with Arrisgoth."

Alistar bellowed, "I nominate Clara for the first job." the rest seemed to agree except Callus.

"I for one disagree." Callus proclaimed, "I think I would be the best candidate for that."

I laughed, "You are too busy Callus, let her take this one. Now for the second job and no this is not a joke."

Clara slammed her sickle into the table and said, "I still say the angel can do it, it needs to be a female anyways." she made a valid point.

"Any opposed?" I asked, already expecting Talyah to oppose.

Talyah claimed, "I'm an angel, I know nothing of harlotry."

"Most of the job is managing the brothel nearby, the biggest in heaven." I claimed, proudly, "I think you can do it. Finally, I will just nominate my own, Dameon, I wish you to assist Arrisgoth with security for now." none objected. I continued, "Is there any business that I should tend to before I close this meeting?"

Arrisgoth spoke up, "There is the matter of an angel of creation handing out fake weaponry."

"Well, that's right up your alley, go do what you must but, and I can't stress this enough, do not erase it." I replied.

Theodore chimed in, "There is also a lack in troops for the army of darkness. Would you like me to post a recruitment bounty?"

I claimed, "Yes, do so. If that is all, extatum et peccatum."

As we dispersed, I went with Talyah to her new job. We walked in, to a sight of demons and angels loosely laying about and dark flames burning in the lanterns. We walked to the front desk, and I rang the bell.

"How can I help you lord Draconis?" a voice soothingly asked, "I'm pretty sure I've seen none of your demon lords today, not even Stella for that matter. Where is she, if I may ask?"

We turned to see Maria, Stella's dearest friend. She usually runs things around the brothel while Stella is away tending to her duties.

I answered, "Hello Maria, Stella has made a big mistake, so I sadly sent her to a cell for three cycles. This is..."

"Talyah, hero of heaven" she interrupted, "I'm guessing she will be replacing my friend for now?"

I glared at her for a moment then answered, "Yes, she will be replacing Stella for the time being, although some big shoes to fill. Please treat her with respect and teach her to work in a brothel."

"Yes, my lord." she agreed as she and Talyah went off.

I had other business to attend to. I went back to the castle of darkness but, on my way, I saw a gathering of demons and decided to peek in. I saw Markus about to be attacked by a demon of sadism while he was sleeping. Just before the demon of sadism could strike Markus, it's weapon and spirit were torn apart by the slumbering demon.