Chaos Will Reign

Chapter Four: Cat and Mouse

The next day, Damien wakes up from his slumber, and stands up. He didn't feel any different. As he walks out of his room, and into the main hall. "Morning, Ava." He greets his lead disciple.

"Good morning, Lord Damien!" She smiles at him. "Have you seen Suoh? I still need his report."

"I'm afraid Suoh will not be coming." Kaiden says.

"Hm." Damien nods. "I figured as much." He says. "They must have...gotten my save data while I was asleep."

"But...the temple seems fine?" Ava comments.

"Probably because the Divinity is still alive, just somewhere else. The moving platforms are completely still though. Meaning...we'll have to manually control them from here on." Damien says. "It's fine. I figured I would be their next target. Damn. I just didn't think they would make their move so quickly."

Ava and Kaiden look at each other, and nod. "Don't worry, Lord Damien...!" Ava says.

"We will get your save data back. I swear it." Kaiden finishes her sentence, making Damien smile.

"You know, it's amazing how much you two have changed in such a short time."

"15 years is short?" Kaiden asked, clearly joking with the immortal God.

"Ahaha. I guess you're right about that." Damien laughs at Kaiden's joke, and claps his hands together. "Alright. While I might not be the god anymore, we still have work to do. We need to come up with a plan to track these bastards."

"I'll check the camera footage around the temple." Kaiden says.

"I'll check the flower network." Ava says.

"And I'll...! Do nothing, I guess. I don't have access to stuff around the temple anymore." Damien sighs, and decides to just start coming up with backup plans on his personal laptop.

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"Well, Suoh? How do you feel?" Erii asked the two rested at the temple of Chaos.

"I don't...feel any different." He comments.

"That's normal. It means you're a good match for the Divinity. It should amplify your own abilities as well. Those energy eye things you can create..."

"The Infinity Eyes. I have noticed that I can create more than usual." He says.

"Perfect! That makes everything is going as planned." Erii smiles. "So, let's put that Divinity to use. C'mon, whose data should I steal next?"

Suoh puts his hands on his chin, and digs through his brain to concoct the next step in their plan. "The God of All Suns. He's one of the stronger gods around, but not able to overpower us like the God of Death, or Goddess of War."

"Mhm mhm! That's a good idea. We have the just the goons to go after him, too."

"You mean that hunk junky? Can she and her band of lackeys really compare to a God?"

"You'd be surprised. She almost snapped Lord Kheios's back when they first met, and he was as close to Lord Chaos in power as possible back then. She can definitely handle him."

Suoh nods. "Alright. Then we should also start thinking about the next step in our plan. I was thinking the Goddess of Lust..."

"What is her save data gonna do for us?" Erii asked.

"Well, we plan to replace the current Gods anyway. Why not get this one out of the way?" Suoh suggests.

"I guess you have a point." Erii shrugs. "But shouldn't we get someone more combat oriented? Like the Goddess of Storms? Or maybe the Goddess of the North?"

"Hmm..." Suoh nods. "I suppose. Lady Tine is just a naive girl. She could be easy to trick. But there's also that retainer she has. The one who lost your cursed sword."

"He shouldn't be an issue. It's not like he's a god himself."

"That may be true, but he is on the same level as them. He's killed hundreds in his campaign before. And it wasn't the sword just giving him those skills. He's way too strong to take on at current level." Suoh continues to provide why going after Tine would be a bad idea.

Erii puts some thought into this, and comes to the conclusion that he is right. But... "We also have someone comparable to a God." Erii says. "Lord Kheios. He fought in Claus's army, and technically did defeat Aileus in battle before."

"That was more of a draw." Kheios himself walks into the room.

"Ah, you're awake." Erii smiles. "About time, too. I thought you were dead for a second there." She would tease him.

"Can I leave now? I did as you asked and held up my end of the bargain. We have no more need for each other." He says.

This made the small fairy pout, as she flutters over to his shoulder. "Oh, Lord Kheios. I was hoping you would stick around for a bit longer. We were going to make you a god, after all."

This piqued the ginger man's curiosity. While he didn't really want to be bothered by these people anymore, he did want power. Perhaps if he stuck around, he could convince the new God of All Suns to create a new sun for his home to finally enjoy. With that possibility in mind, he shrugs. "I'll stick around then." He says.

"Ehehe! I knew you'd come around. Right then. I'll get Em's crew up to speed on our next move." Erii says as she disappears from the Temple.

"Lord Kheios." Suoh speaks up. "What kind of Divine Powers would you prefer?"

Kheios thinks on this question for a moment. "I suppose the powers of Darkness would suit me best."

Suoh smiles. "Then I'll make sure you get those powers once we're done here."

"My turn for a question." Kheios says. "I've already heard you guys nabbed the Goddess of Sword's data. Who did that go to?"

"A wandering swordsman by the name of Shannan. He should be in the training hall of the Temple." Suoh answered. "Why do you ask?"

"My boss used to worship the Goddess of Swords. It's why he's so strong." Kheios explains. "This Shannan... I've seen him before. He and Claus could get along if it wasn't for the current circumstances..." He mutters, and goes to see this Shannan person in action.