If you keep talking nonsense about my past, I will tear your past apart, or—I will tell the one you care about most the secret you are most unwilling to speak aloud—I can see that you absolutely do not want him to recover his memories.
(What does Lilith mean by this? Could it be that if I regain my memories, I will.. or.. is the Boss the one responsible for me losing my past memories?)
Stunned by Lilith's words, Wood's mind was currently filled with the melodramatic tropes of cliché soap operas.
Jormungand Cat sensed his father's hesitation and secretly licked his chin with his tongue.
Papa, have you been disappointed by this Man? Come away from here with me! Let's find Fenrir and Hela, or just live together, just the two of us~ Papa~ Pa—Hey!
Suddenly, Jormungand Cat, who was abruptly hoisted up by Master, let out an angry roar, his four paws scratching frantically at Master.
Master only said indifferently, "This snake is becoming increasingly unruly."
You were the one who—
Jormungand suddenly went silent, his large, round eyes staring intently into the depths of the darkness like a hungry tiger spotting its prey, as his pink tongue licked the corner of his mouth, making no attempt to hide his desire.
[Such a sweet aroma. Could it be the feast Lilith has prepared for tonight?]
“A feast?”
Wood was surprised.
Lilith let out a muffled chuckle upon hearing that.
Oh my, you've discovered us.
A snake tail adorned with gold and jewelry lightly slapped the ground, emitting a crisp, demonic sound, while in the darkness—men and women dressed in magnificent clothing slowly emerged—each possessing stunning beauty and tall, upright figures comparable to top-tier celebrities, yet each was surrounded by a strange and even bloody aura.
Your followers?
Master asked leisurely.
Lilith shook his head, his soft, fair fingers trailing the countless Golden Fine Chains wrapped around them, slowly brushing through his black hair. The gold and gemstones collided and clattered, producing a beautiful, hypnotic sound.
[They are things that Cain created to fill his own emptiness, a group of ignorant, pitiful worms—of course, they never felt pitiful, nor did they ever realize that Cain created them to devour them—Cain—Cain is the most terrible of all! From the moment I saw him again, I knew..]
In that case, why act together with Cain?
Wood was exceptionally curious and puzzled.
[Because—]
Because Cain is God's lamb.
Gabriel suddenly spoke, his gem-like eyes shimmering with fanatical faith.
Cain had been the most important lamb of the Gods from beginning to end; he loved the Gods deeply and was loyal to the Gods, everything he did was for the Gods.
Oh..
Master's smile grew increasingly strange and subtle.
He looked at Wood: "Things have developed to this point; what do you think will happen next?"
I don't know.. but..
Wood took a breath: "I cannot tolerate Vampires and Ogres acting like maniacs and committing atrocities within New York City!"
Can't tolerate it?
[Impossible?]
Master's voice and Lilith's voice rang out together.
Immediately after, Lucifer's voice echoed through the air along with the vibration of his wings.
[Gabriel—I have decided to take a step back for now—let them deal with their business, we will deal with ours!]
You want to kill me?
Gabriel's voice was filled with distorted rage.
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Author's Note: In the next chapter, Old Lu will make his appearance to settle long-standing grievances with Gabriel and Lilith.
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Chapter 63 Lilith's Seduction (End)
We were once the best comrades-in-arms! But you betrayed the Gods, you betrayed our world! You betrayed—
I have betrayed nothing; I have merely found the truth of the universe.
Inside the display case, the black wings vibrated violently, the glass forming the display case shattered instantly!
[Oh no! That Guy—]
Gabriel was shocked.
Lilith's gaze was even more venomous.
So that's how it is! You and Lucifer formed an alliance long ago! And I was foolish enough to think we could be friends! Damn it! How hateful! How—
Pitiful. In my eyes, your very name is synonymous with pitiful.
Master raised his hand, watching leisurely at Lilith, who was engulfed in black flames, along with the many Vampires and Ogres surrounding him.
To humans, they are a force not to be underestimated, but here—in this space—they are nothing, they are destined to be able to do nothing.
[Who says they can't do anything! They can be stuffed into my insatiable stomach!]
Jormungand Cat expressed himself sulkily.
As if encouraged by Jormungand's words, one voice after another rose in fragmented murmurs within the dim Showroom.
I haven't eaten in a long time either~
So this is Prince Lucifer's Dream World; I can be active again!
A Midsummer Night's Dream's contract is about to take effect once again! Ah, Shakespeare's Quill that sings for the world, begin your chant!
What a delicious bunch~ Are you prepared to be eaten by me all at once, or.. tsk, tsk~ tsk~
Come.. let our feast begin..
The Dark Voice, ranging from arrogant to seductive to greedy, grew increasingly clear, accompanied by flickering, inhuman silhouettes.
Lilith's expression grew even more unsightly.
[——***! So this is your trump card! The ever-arrogant you has actually started gathering subordinates?!]
Trump cards? Subordinates? Are you joking!
Master looked at Lilith mockingly: "They are nothing more than items I picked up casually over thousands of years. As for you and the things behind you—what is your choice? To stay and become exhibits in my museum, or—"
Impossible! Impossible! It is absolutely impossible for me to lose to you!
Lilith let out a hoarse, desperate roar, the Vampires and Ogres under his control also erupted into shrill, piercing screams.
Immediately after, Lilith raised his hands.
Attack them! Even if you only obtain a single drop of their blood, you will gain unprecedented power from that moment forth!
[Even if you must defy the majesty of the Gods, eternal life is right before you! Charge at once!]
[Attack! Attack!]
Splash—
Monsters swarmed in like bats!
However, facing such violent attacks from the humanoid darkness, the Jormungand Cat simply—opened—its massive mouth.
It was a massive mouth beyond human imagination, filling everything from the ceiling to the floor, even occupying the spaces hidden in the darkness where the eyes could not reach.
Huge, massive, so large that it was endless—
It naturally occupied the entirety of the space, then—
Gulp!
Swallowed whole.
There was no room for escape—within the entire space, all the encroaching darkness was swallowed whole, without exception!
Creak—
Jormungand Cat closed his Abyss Mouth, Dark Blood leaked from his furry coat.
What a disgusting meal, everything is so filthy and dark..
Then why do you eat such things?
Anubis Dog flicked his ears impatiently.
[I have to eat them! If I don't eat these things, they might hurt Papa~]
Jormungand Cat smiled eerily, sticking out his pink tongue to lick the black blood from the corner of his mouth.
[Is Lilith next?]
[..]
Lilith, sensing the provocative tone in Jormungand Cat's words, looked at Wood with anger.
Wood felt immensely wronged for a moment. "Why are you looking at me? As if consuming your kin was my command?"
Is it not your command?!
Lilith's voice was in such pain it was nearly tearing apart.
“..”
Wood decided to stop paying attention to the Night Demon and turned his pleading gaze toward Master: "Boss, since this is Lucifer's Dream, is it possible to—"
No! You must find a way to break through the Dream yourself!
A voice, sounding like Lucifer's, suddenly rang out.
Wood was stunned: ".. You.. you aren't.."
[Dealing with that stupid guy Gabriel is no difficulty for me.]