Vergil-Dark Slayer:Phantom Defeated.

Vergil-Dark Slayer-Phantom Defeated

"VERGIL!"

The psychic bellow of anger within Vergil's mind was enough to wake him from sleep; Mundus's presence could not enter the Time Statue rooms but he could speak within Vergil. Immediately awake and feeling a cold fear Vergil responded, as Nelo Angelo's armour formed around him.

"Master, what is the matter?"

"You allowed your brother to find the Melancholy Soul; you have been in that room a sleep for a day now! What is your reasoning behind this!?"

Vergil knew it was not these things that Mundus was worried about, but Vergil lets Mundus continue before answering to ensure he could give something Mundus would swallow.

"To add to this, Phantom has been slain!"

That, although Vergil knew Dante would slay that armoured moron with ease, still made Vergil's blood run cold. He had never felt the true extent of Mundus's wrath until now.

"My Lord," Vergil half stammered, his blood warming as he realised all that needed to be said was, "I entrusted the protection of several items to Phantom, including the Pride of Lion, and he has failed us both. You must see that I trusted Phantom, just as you my Lord did."

"Hmmm..." The ominous rumble of Mundus's voice rippled through his mind, he Vergil could almost see the three eyed statue in the throne room, or in the Castle Entrance, thinking deeply. Perhaps rearing to strike, or settling back in reassurance.

"Master Mundus, Griffin is entrusted with the outer areas of the Castle Grounds, surely he could subdue Dante?"

Vergil knew Mundus had faith in Griffin, a long time faithful servant of Mundus, but he also knew that Griffin would prove inadequate against Dante. The fool had grown weak and decadent under Mundus's protection.

"Yes...I see now that it was that fool Phantom that allowed for this, his foolish arrogance and pride has cost me dearly. I cannot hold you accountable for following my lead in this case, Vergil."

As will your own arrogance, Vergil thought coldly, imagining the Tyrant upon his blade.

"Griffin far out classed Phantom in terms of power, I allowed him to answer to you which is why he asked to be in charge of the grounds. While in the air, Griffin will surely have enough power to defeat my brother. Having him within the castle would be both impractical and foolish."

"Indeed my servant, it would have been. Very Well, rather than have you protect a particular item, I will leave the outside in Griffin's care, you will prepare the Castle for Dante's return."

"As you command Master Mundus, I will prepare the defences"

Without another word the presence within Vergil's mind had gone. Vergil felt cold sweat, that encounter had been far too close for anything near comfort. It was a good job Phantom's soul would remain unreachable for the time being, and that Dante had defeated him in time. It would soon be time to test Dante again, to ensure he had acquired the Ifrit gauntlets. A strange feeling became present in Vergil, the power of the Underworld was growing, slowly becoming an awe inspiring dark force that would swallow the human world in its maw. The Underworld would use the human world as an energy source, feeding off its emotions, strangling it like ivy.

Vergil rose, and made with haste, to the outer area of the Castle to the place where the Chalice was kept. If all had gone to plan, Vergil would get a feel of Hell Fire from Dante. Vergil smiled, time for out next meeting brother he thought, blue flame passing over him as he teleported.