Holy Diver

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Khaos Brigade's lair

Crimson kneels in front of Ophis, who is sitting on her throne.

Crimson: My queen. The peace treaty went as I planned. Grayfia Lucifuge is now the new Lucifer and Serafall is confused.

Ophis: Thank you my knight now it is time to further our goals. I will soon have my silence, and your family will have their recognition. But did you have to unleash your dragoness upon Vali?

Crimson chuckles and smiles a bit before standing up.

Crimson: I had to, to gain the trust of Palutena, the angels and Azaezal. Plus, I enjoyed watching the battle maniac get pummeled. By the way, it's good to see that your speech is improving.

Ophis glares at Crimson, her eyes flashing steely grey. He ignores her glare and turns away

Crimson: So, how are recruitments going so far? I hear that the Hero Faction is joining, albeit for foolish reasons.

Ophis: They may be fools, but they're useful. Between the Pendragon siblings, Gilgamesh, Cao Cao, and the others, they make a formidable force.

Crimson: Just make sure that they don't suspect anything. My part of the plan needs to go unhindered, my queen.

Ophis: You truly are an enigma, Crimson. That is why you won't be missed once I have my silence.

Crimson smiles cheekily and waves off her insult

Crimson: C'mon, you know that you'll miss me. I'm too loyal for you not to miss.

Ophis: Just please leave me to some silence.

Crimson nods and teleports away

Kouh Academy, Nighttime

Crimson appears outside the school

Crimson: I still don't understand why the Gremory heiress chose to come to the human world for education. Sona, I can understand, since her dream involves equality between all races.

Suddenly, a voice comes through the earpiece he has.

???: Crimson, where the fuck are you?

Crimson: One, who are you. Two, how did you get this number, and three......Where are you?

???: D-did you really forget about me? It's me, Crystal. The only full blooded female Nephilim? We met in heaven. I got it from your YouTube account. You weren't really subtle about it. I'm currently in Ireland.

Crimson: Oh yeah! You were the cool chick. How've things been? I'll be over there in a sec. And remember to tell me to change my channel info page.

Crystal: I can make no promises.

Crystal hangs up and Crimson opens a teleportation circle to Ireland.

Crimson: Hopefully it's as good as they say it is there.

As he steps into it, he feels something watching him, something Divine.

Dublin, Ireland

Crimson appears in a back alley and thankfully nobody notices him. As he walks into the streets, he looks around for a head of purple hair

Crimson: 'Where the hell is she?'

???: BOO!

Crimson whirls around to see who tried to scare him

Crimson: Crystal, what the fuck was that?

Crystal does an overdramatic bow and puts on her best Irish brogue

Crystal: Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Home of some of the most determined people on Earth and the Ulster Cycle!

Crimson raises and eyebrow and chuckles

Crimson: So, are you gonna tell me why I'm here over a drink?

Crystal: That's the best way, ain't it? There's also someone who would like to meet you.

Half an hour later

The two Nephilim are sitting in a bar, sipping whiskey from a couple of mugs. Crimson looks a Crystal

Crimson: So you're telling me, that Scáthach herself, has convinced the Celtic deities to make us Nephilims, part of their Pantheon? That's fucking amazing!

Crystal: I know! And the best part is, since we're equally light and dark, we basically have no restrictions!

Crimson let's out a hearty laugh and leans closer to Crystal before lowering his voice

Crimson: I'll let you in on a little secret. There's a way for us Nephilim to trancend our current level and enter the realm of gods.

Crystal leans forward in interest, a smile going crossing her face

Crystal: I'm listening.

Crimson: All it takes is Ascalon, the Sword of Betrayer, Excalibur, and a Demonic sword. Once we place them in a magic circle at the right points, we will become truly immortal. That's why I'm part if the Khaos Brigade.

Crystal's eyes widen in shock

Crystal: So you were in on the attack at Kouh.

Crimson: I wouldn't be surprised if you knew about it. I'm just surprised that Palutena couldn't tell. Excalibur is in the hands of the Hero Faction and Betrayer is in the hands of the Devils, specifically, the Knight of Gremory. I have Ascalon, but nobody knows where a true demonic sword is.

Crystal: Hmm. Maybe I can find a client to help find a demonic sword. Are you gonna tell your boss about me helping you?

Crimson shrugs before flashing a feral grin

Crimson: Depends, are you willing to spread some chaos?

Crystal: Oh, fuck the hell yes.

Crimson: Then I'll tell her, but we need to be careful. If Heaven realizes what we're doing, we are fucked.

Crystal: Alright, what do you need me to do besides find a true demonic sword?

Crimson looks thoughtful for a few seconds before gaining a sinister grin

Crimson: How do you feel about ruining the lives of the Gremory Family?

Crystal: I'm interested.

Crimson hands her a spare set of Heretic knight pieces.

Crimson: Use these to help yourself. They make things a lot easier.

Crystal: Alright! Things just got a whole lot better! Say, you wouldn't happen to know where a place called the Empire is, do you?

Crimson: Yep, I can send you the exact coordinates in a couple seconds. I know someone who would make the perfect knight. Her name's Akame, but remember, allow them to make their own decisions during times where they won't act irrationally.

Crystal: You have my word.

Crimson: But with us, what's that really worth?

Crystal: HA! You got me there. See ya later, bastard!

Crystal waves happily before leaving the bar

Crimson: My goal will finally be realized. It won't take long now.

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