When The Devil Adores The Angel: The Fallen

Chapter 8: Fearless and Confess

Seven virtues, one Will, and a King. The throne of Hell stood, encircled by an assembly of devils, their crimson eyes fixed upon the scene unfolding before them. Amidst the eerie silence, Lilith descended gracefully onto the second layer of the throne, with Jophiel positioned beneath her. Her presence was a commanding force, and as she arrived, she summoned her hollows to action. With a mystical gesture, her hollows wove a path for her, a dark and spectral road that stretched out before her.

As Lilith made her calculated advance along the path, she cast a penetrating gaze upon Lucifer, the Morning Star himself. In a voice that resonated with authority and a hint of playful mockery, she proclaimed, "The King of Hell has arrived!" The devils erupted into a cacophony of cheers and shouts, their voices echoing through the abyss.

"Lucifer, my love," Lilith continued, her tone a mixture of curiosity and intrigue. "It's indeed an unusual sight to behold you in this assembly. And what, pray tell, has brought you to introduce such opposing guests to our dominion?" Lucifer remained stoic, his gaze locked onto Lilith.

"But before you answer, my dear," Lilith continued, her words carrying an air of anticipation, "I must take a moment to address the true nature of this particular guest," she said, pointing her elegant finger at Jophiel, the Archangel beneath her. Her steps echoed softly on the spectral path as she continued her descent.

"Some among you may have regarded me as overly paranoid over the millennia," Lilith began, her voice drawing the attention of all present, especially the archdemons. "But I have always been acutely aware of the enigmatic being that this angel is."

An unsettling hush fell over the assembly as Lilith's words hung in the air. She continued, her voice unwavering, "An angel wielding a sword, a weapon known as the Demon Edge—a weapon capable of instantly erasing a devil's existence from the annals of reality. The Almighty does not bestow such a weapon upon a mere ordinary angel. Do you not agree, Michael, the Right Hand of God?" Lilith's gaze shifted towards the archangel Michael, and a mischievous giggle escaped her lips as she continued her descent along the path.

"Furthermore," Lilith continued with an air of subtle revelation, "this blade possesses the astonishing ability to restore that which even the celestial triads of Heaven cannot fathom. It's as if they hold a power beyond our understanding—a power that could only be described as formidable. Such a pity." Her descent brought her tantalizingly close to the ground, her presence casting a looming shadow.

"But what truly grieves me," Lilith declared with a mix of disappointment and accusation, "is you, Lucifer! Instead of standing with me in our pursuit to rid ourselves of this troublesome archangel, you've chosen to aid others in her protection." Asmodeus descended abruptly, landing with an imposing presence.

"That's a fact," he chimed in, his voice resonating with a cold and calculated certainty. "Indeed, he has been her unwavering shield."

Lucifer's eyes bore into Asmodeus as he inquired, his voice tinged with suspicion, "What are you implying, Asmodeus?"

Asmodeus wasted no time in laying out his suspicions for all to hear. "My doubts concerning you, Lucifer, began when you shielded her from Beelzebub's menacing halberd. It seemed as though it was part of your elaborate plan to eliminate Michael. That single act altered the course of events, reshaping our reality even now." With a sudden burst of energy, Asmodeus took flight, his voice ringing out as he addressed the assembly, "I believe it is high time that I share what I have witnessed regarding our King's true intentions—or perhaps a shift in his affections." His words hung heavy in the air, a deafening silence descending upon the throne room.

"I, Beelzebub, and Leviathan," Asmodeus began, his voice carrying the weight of history, "searched for you in Nazareth, moving in the shadows, incognito. When we finally reunited, it was Leviathan who dared to question you, much as Lilith has done here today." He paused briefly, remembering that moment in time.