When The Devil Adores The Angel: The Fallen

Chapter 3.2: Persevere and Interfere

Lucifer explained, "You see, they're here to help with lifting tons of sacks of flower seeds, as well as to accompany us on our journey."

Jophiel nodded in understanding. "Hmm, okay, that would be great. I never thought demons would also help with things related to humans."

Lucifer replied with a hint of amusement, "Well, consider it an exception. Besides, why don't you call up some of your fellow archangels and suggest they offer some assistance as well?"

Jophiel sighed softly, her gaze momentarily turning towards the heavens. "I don't want to disturb them. Michael is heavily involved in the 'Restoration' plan with the angels and priests, working to encourage the departed souls to be reborn as Christians. This way, we hope to save Daleth, or should I say Netherus."

The distant sound of a train's horn brought their attention back to the present moment. Their journey was about to begin.

The train was now in motion, steadily chugging along the tracks, carrying its passengers towards their destination. Jophiel and Ennemond settled into their seats, relieved that their journey had finally begun.

"Looks like we're about to depart," Jophiel remarked with a smile.

She turned to Lucifer and asked, "Could you help Granpabi with his baggage?"

Lucifer smiled warmly, his eyes filled with kindness. "Of course."

With a gentle nod, Lucifer took Ennemond's baggage and followed the elderly man into the train. Jophiel followed suit, and the three of them entered the fourth carriage. As they settled into their seats, the train gradually picked up speed.

Unbeknownst to them, Diane had managed to catch up to the train. She ran alongside it and, with a daring leap, managed to grab onto the back of the train. Swiftly, she opened the door and incapacitated the conductor, rendering him unconscious.

Diane began making her way through the carriages, attracting curious and bewildered gazes from the passengers. Meanwhile, Beelzebub, Asmodeus, and Leviathan were alert to her approach. Beelzebub communicated with the others through the beetles he had given them, relaying Diane's proximity.

"She's here," Beelzebub warned.

"Fifty meters away," he added.

Lucifer contemplated the situation for a moment before issuing his command. "You know what to do. But let's not create a scene inside. We don't want the archangel to suspect that Diane is hunting us. And, most importantly, we must avoid causing harm to innocent passengers."

The three demons nodded in agreement, each understanding their role in this delicate situation.

As Diane approached their carriage, Asmodeus swiftly intervened. He manipulated the man sitting next to her and convinced him to prevent her from entering the next carriage.

"Ma'am, you really shouldn't be entering this carriage," the man insisted.

Diane, unaccustomed to resistance, challenged him. "Who are you to command me, fragile one?"

Meanwhile, Beelzebub, hidden within his beetles, executed his plan. He used the beetles to open the back door of the train. As it swung open, Leviathan cast an invisible spell, ensuring that their actions remained unnoticed.

Before Diane could react, Asmodeus intervened once more. He forced her out of the carriage and onto the train platform. Confused and disoriented, Diane found herself thrown into the forest.

With impeccable teamwork, Beelzebub and Leviathan acted swiftly. Beelzebub applied his Horned Dung Beetle chain to immobilize Diane, while Leviathan submerged her in a nearby water pond to restrict her movements.