Rise Of Strongest Dragon Emperor - Chapter 22

Grigori`s controlled training grounds for special forces. Switzerland.

Alex and Scathach were making their way through old ruins of a roman coliseum, stepping on occasional snow, which was melting rather quickly. The temperature was high enough for it and both of them were dressed not too warmly, but well enough not to get cold. The pair was on the move for an hour, since the specialized training ground was situated away from the center, as it was known that members of Special Task Force had enough firepower to destroy the entire place ten times over, so Azazel decided to assign them this special place, enhanced with powerful magic and other properties, creating from this old coliseum a secondary base for task force, equipped with everything that could be needed: beds, resources, food, water and more. In reality, this place could be described as a fortress of its own, since the entire area was heavily protected by barrier magic and bounded fields, rendering impossible any teleportation for outsiders and enemies inside the area. Members of the task force were able to teleport here, if they were able to, since their signatures were accepted here.

The reason as to why Alexander and Scathach were coming here, when this base was practically empty, save for several sentries, was because Alex was going to summon up here his own Peerage, along with his daughters, so that he could finally see Illya and Sakura, whom he really missed and so that he could introduce them to Azazel and his friends. Another very important reason was because he wanted Raynare to bring his Nephilim Pieces, which were entrusted to her in the time when Alex was away. These Pieces were his most prized possessions and the key to his building power. Sona and Serafall both confirmed that Alexander`s Pieces were actually more powerful then Evil Pieces, most probably because of Nephilim`s essence being comprised of two elements of power, compared to Evil Pieces that utilized only a single source. That was actually quite good for Alex, as he was in need of powerful supporters. And today he was going to reinforce his ranks with his allies, whom he sent a message. Scathach gave Alex a specific list of people who were highly interested in joining Alex`s Peerage, so he invited them here, on place where their little team began and grew.

Once the pair reached the middle of the destroyed arena, Alex looked around and spoke with Scathach.

“Well, here we are.” Alex sighed, enchanting a spell of beacon on the ground. “Now, all that is left is for Kuroka to sense it and they will be on their way here. Should about 10 or so minutes for then to link up the portals and transport here.”

“Well, we aren`t in a hurry, so I don`t mind waiting up a bit.” Scathach commented, turning her head around. “Hm, I can already sense that our friends are gathering here. One of them is already here.” She turned her head towards the wall and pointed a spear there. “And how long are you planning on playing a stalker, Rider?”

Alex turned his head to where Scathach pointed out and from there a magical layer came off, revealing a slender average height woman with very long bright purple hair, close to the pink, wearing a skintight dress-corset and pieces on her legs and arms. Her hair were covered by a special headpiece, protecting the people from the effects of her Mystical Eyes, capable of petrifying anyone whom she wants to, as the women in her family all were gifted with such talent and she was no accepting. However this blindfold wasn`t enabling her from knowing all that was around her, as she was always aware of her surroundings, capable of hearing and sensing more than others. Usually she was a very collective and serious person and faithful to her friends and family. But that didn`t mean, that she didn`t have her own quirks. Like stalking her crush when she has chance.

“Still can`t get over that little habit of yours, Medusa?” Scathach asked her a little amused. “And where did you get this little layer of yours? Bought it on iStalker?”

“I have no need to reveal my secrets to you, Scathach.” Medusa replied with her casual tone, turning to Alex and smiling to him. “Good to see you again, Alex. My apologies that I couldn`t be of any assistance to you in Kuoh.”

“No need to apologize, Rider. Glad to see that you are okay. How is Bellerophon?” Alex greeted her.

Medusa smiled and summoned up her personal familiar, Pegasus Bellerophon, which appeared in an instance and sounded his majestic presence. Medusa petted her familiar and looked at smiling Alex.

“He is well, I assure you.” She ruffled her horse. “There, there, my boy~.” She began talking to her pet.

“My, what an amusing scene.” A new voice came from behind Scathach and Witch of Shadows raised here head to see another participant of this meeting. “Not as amusing as her bickering with our little Knight, but still provides its own fair share of entertainment.”

Alex chuckled to that one, turning to one of the most powerful sorceresses of this era, who was freely floating in the air above Scathach and smiling mischievously with her face underneath the hood. She was dressed in a magi cape and dress, covering her beautiful face and purple hair. A mischievous and plotting, but also kind hearted and a bit shy about herself, Medea was one of the greatest and most prominent experts in magic, along with being a person who enjoyed being a tailor and a shameless shipper and otaku in many things. That and a lot more was Medea.

“Scheming and plotting another mischief, Medea?” Alex asked half-seriously. “Hope you weren`t messing around while I was away?”

“Alex, just who do you think I am?” Medea sounded offended. “You know I would never even think of such things.”

“No, you will do it in heartbeat.” Scathach laughed a bit at floating lady. “Want me to remind you about that jockstrap incident and how your ideas paid off back then?”

“Oh please, as if I`m the one who resulted that whole mess.” She looked accusingly at Scathach. “I only offered my opinion on the matter as a joke. It was our little Knight who decided to take my little joke seriously and blast that door with her Excalibur.”

“In my own defense, it`s impossible to tell when you are joking or being serious.” Arturia, who was coming out of the gates, responded to Medea. “And it was not my fault that we ended up in that hell hole afterwards.” She glanced to Alex and nodded to him. “Alex, Scathach, glad to see you both.”

“Likewise, Pendragon.” Scathach greeted her.

“Glad to see you, Saber.” Alex greeted her with a smile. “By the way, I thought you would be arriving with Cu Chulainn.”

“Hey, wait up, Arturia!” And as a quo, Cuhullin came in running, panting like crazy and looking like he was just participating in Olympics. “The hell did you rush in here back there?! You`ve berried me underneath the snow with that speed, Lighting Knight!” Lancer regained his breath and looked at his bro. “Yo, bro, sorry for a delay.”

“No problems, bro.” Alex responded. “Though, I do wonder why you speeded up like that, Arturia.”

“When Archer, Cuhullin and I were approaching, Archer saw that someone was descending here, so I considered it as a threat and rushed here.” She spoke up and defended herself, looking accusingly at Rider. “Though, now I see that it wasn`t necessary.”

“I told you that it was Medusa from the start.” Archer appeared alongside Lancer. “Though, I must admit that I didn`t expect you of all people to be able to run at 40 miles per hour without stop. Still, that was hardly enough to outrun her Pegasus.”

“Naturally, my Bellerophon is one of the fastest of its kind.” Medusa added, smirking at her rival. “Outrunning some passionate knights is child`s play for him.”

“So you admit that you used him to get here first on purpose?” Arturia glared back. “Couldn`t be out done by me for once?”

“I have no idea what you are talking about.” Medusa made an innocent face. “I simply took my Pegasus out on a nice slow ride, plus I had a meeting to attend to, so I decided to combine the two. It is reasonable, after all.”

“Flying at Mach speed is considered ‘a nice slow ride’?” Arturia replied, clenching her fists.

“For some, it is.” Rider responded nonchalantly. “By the way, are we expecting anyone else to come, or those are all the people we get?”

“Apparently so.” Scathach noted. “Unfortunately, a lot of our people are currently in Dagda knows where, so we are all that were able to gather here. But, I believe that it shall be all that needed.”

“Hopefully, you are right, Scathach.” Alex nodded to that, then turning towards the portal, which was finally opening. “Well, looks like my team is here. Time for you to meet my new group.”

As Alex finally said it, the portal finally opened up completely and from there, walked out a group of five females, two fully grown up girls, one still growing and two little girls, all dressed with in accordance to the weather and their own personal preferences. Alex smiled openly once her saw them, especially the two little girls that were straight up running towards him, happy to see him and screaming his name.

“DADDY!” Sakura and Illya ran towards their father and hugged tightly him, who kneelt down for them and caught both in an embrace.

“Oh, my little girls.” Alex hugged both of them, getting a number of surprised looks. “Were you two behaving while I was away? Were you eating well, and how about sleeping?” Alex asked concerned, getting looks from both of the girls.

“Yep, I was eating and behaving properly!” Illya exclaimed happily.

“I was too, but” Sakura shyly was looking away, getting Alex concerned.

“Sakura, what`s wrong, my little flower?” Alex looked at his younger daughter. “Did something happen while I was away, girls?”

“Y-yes, L-lady Rias” Sakura was shyly speaking, until Illya began exclaiming angrily.

“Red lady came in our house and was screaming on Sakura!” Alex looked terrified at his younger daughter, while Illya continued. “She said very bad things about you and us. Sakura spoke for you, papa, but red lady began to say bad things about her. She scared little sister and she ran away in our room, crying! Mama Kuroka and Mama Raynare were very mad at red lady and almost killed her.”

“That damned woman Does she have no restrains about insults?! Screaming at children is simply atrocious!”Lucifer chinned in, growling.”Those damned Gremory and their so-called ‘kindness’ towards the others If I had a body, then I would be more than happy to show what it means to insult a member of our family, blood related or not!”

Alex silently agreed with his grandfather and he honestly would love to show Rias what it means to cross paths with his family. However, that wasn`t important. What was important was his younger daughter`s state, as she was about to cry. Alex released Illya and got his full attention to Sakura, kissing her in forehead and petted her head caringly. Sakura brightened up and looked at her father. Alex spoke up.

“Sakura, there is no need to cry, my little flower.” Alex smiled caringly to her. “If Rias ever decides to do something like that again, never hesitate to speak up your mind. And if she thinks that she can order you or Illya around, then simply tell her that she isn`t your mother and has no right to speak to you like that. After all you are my little girl.”

Sakura tear up and hugged tightly her daddy. Illya saw that her little sister was getting the entire attention of their daddy and she wasn`t too happy with that, putting and growling like a little feral animal. She loved Sakura very, very much and cared about her like a big sister she was, but When it came down to papa, then it was becoming a becoming a matter of principal. She knew that Sakura was papa`s little girl just like Illya, but she couldn`t allow her to get papa all to herself. Illya didn`t know why, but whenever Sakura was getting too close with papa, she was getting very angry and some part of her was feeling very strange like Sakura wasn`t her little sister, but someone that wasn`t welcomed. It was small and insignificant, but it was there

Alex did notice that Illya was pouting and growling, so he petted her head caringly and ruffled up her hair. It was obvious to him that both of his daughters were rivaling for his attention, just like all the siblings should, but with Illya things were a little more interesting. After all, she was a Dragon in human form, so she had a bit of a temper and her draconian nature was showing itself bit by bit, but only in a protective form of her little sister and family. Still, that didn`t mean that Alex didn`t have his own questions about her origin and he did wanted to know from where did Illya come and of her past. When he asked her about it, she said that she didn`t remember a thing and didn`t wanted to, so Alex stopped prying in to it and didn`t bring this matter again. Still, he did decide to check her a little bit about her energy, which did feel a little strange to Alex. He only barely touched with his energy sensing into her and he had to disconnect immediately as he physically felt by his entire body just howmuchpower Illya had. Seriously, that feeling when he sensed out Grayfia was like nothing when compared to Illya`s power level. It wasn`t radiating or flowing out gently, but wasliterallyher entire being! And absolutely overwhelming as even Lucifer was freaked out when he felt Illya`s power. Alex still recalled his own words.

“That girl Her entire being is like the infinity and dreams combined I knew only three beings that felt similar to her, but she is something else entirely. It`s like she is like THE energy itself.”

Alex didn`t know about those three being Lucifer referred to, but if those were capable of making his grandfather tremble, then they were something out of this world. However, that didn`t deter Alexander away from Illya, as she was his daughter, a child in his care and dependence. And he didn`t give a damn about her origin, as he would protect and love both of them equally.

While everyone was watching Alexander being at his best as a father, a certain someone wasn`t too happy about this whole scene.

“Gee, they didn`t see each other like only 2 days.” Ravel huffed soundly. “A real King should be more concerned about his Peerage first, then his surrogate relatives.” And at that, Ravel immediately received two slaps at the back of her head from both Raynare and Kuroka, who were glaring at her. “Hey, will you cut it out?!”

“Only after stop being such a” Raynare was struggling to find a suitable word, that wouldn`t be too vulgar and culturally accurate, as Alex placed special rules about cursing in the presence of his daughters.

“Vulgar verbal delinquent.” Kuroka linguistically found a suitable synonym, drawing surprised looks of both Raynare and Ravel. “Nya, what? Alex and I do like to talk, so I picked up a couple things.” Kuroka dismissed, looking at the group behind Alex and waved them. “Nya, hey there, guys!” Kuroka and the others moved towards the small group and began talking with each other.

Alex released his daughters, while everyone was introducing themselves. Taking both of their hands together, he moved towards his current and possibly future members of the peerage. Alex looked at Ray and others.

“Ray, Kuroka, glad to see you. Thanks for looking after my little girls here.” Alex smiled to them.

“Nya, love, it was nothing. They are absolutely adorable kittens, nya.” Kuroka smiled to both of them, taking them from Alex and standing aside. “Nya, girl, daddy needs some distance, nya. It`s only for a couple of minutes, nya.”

Alex smiled and turned to Raynare.

“Did you bring them, Ray?” Alex asked, his Pawn nodding and materializing the set of Nephilim Pieces.

“All here and accounted for.” She opened the box and handed it to Alexander.

Alex gladly took the pieces and moved towards the group of his friends and former teammates. Candidates looked up to Alex and were awaiting his decision. Alex stood in front of them, and after sighing, began speaking.

“Before we begin, I would like to thank each and every one of you not just for coming here today, but for all the hardships and trials you`ve endured alongside me. We`ve been through a lot and more and every time I was damned glad to be with you. I consider it to be the greatest honor to know each and every one of you.” Alex smiled to them and showed the set of his pieces. “These chess pieces are not standard Evil Pieces and they do not turn people into Devils. These are Nephilim Pieces, as they turn people into Nephilims, beings with that control both Holy and Demonic energy, but not suffer from both elements and live longer then all others.” Alex unleashed his 8 silver wings, showing it to the others. “I will be blunt with you and say that powers granted by them are great and your potential for growth shall be unmatched, but because of our uniqueness you might be loners and discriminated by prideful. I wish not to enforce you, but give you a choice of this one. If you wish to become Nephilims, then I welcome you, but if you decline, I won`t think any less of you. But, before you decide to join me, please tell me your reasons for doing so.”

Everyone looked at each other and were silently deciding who was going to start out first. Surprisingly, it was Scathach who was the first to voice her opinion and her choice.

“My reasons for joining with Alex are all well known to all of you.” She smiled to her husband. “I have sworn my life to Alex and it`s thanks to him that I was able to break my shackles and become who I am right now. He is the man whom I love and have wedded and if anyone tries to separate us now, I shall gladly introduce them to my spears.” She swirled them around.

That message about being wedded was taken not well by Medusa and Arturia, who looked in agape. Kuroka, who already knew of Scathach and smelled her on Alex and Alex on her, figured this much and was alright with it. Besides, a little competition doesn`t hurt, especially in love making.

The next one to speak was Archer, surprising everyone.

“As much as I enjoy working for Azazel, I do see Alexander as a better commander and a leader.” Archer crossed his arms. “It`s thanks to him that I ended up here and worked here all this time. Besides that, I see me becoming a Nephilim would be much better than staying a human, for I have some long-lasting plans and having extra time on my hands wouldn`t hurt. Aside for that Well, you really could use an archer in your team, no pun intended.”

After him, Arturia began to speak her mind.

“When I was little, I was always dictated what should I do and whom must I be, my parents didn`t care for my thoughts and feelings, only Arthur and Le Fey were those that understood me. And when Church has abducted me, they didn`t even move a finger to save me and I was left in care of Pope and his fanatics, forced to build weapons for them. And then, I was saved by you, Alex.” Arturia smiled to him. “When I pledged my loyalty to you, you gave me a single command to live the life I want, not the life you are dictated. And ever since, I`ve followed this order and now, my desire is to stand by your side and fight alongside of you. My Divine Excalibur and my strengths and powers are at your service, so as my loyalty and courage.” Pendragon proudly proclaimed, bowing to her lord.

Medea was the next one to spill her story.

“My family was always haunted for being the ones that killed legendary Jason and have caused so much trouble and dismay among the peoples, while in reality we were nothing more but scapegoats and framed for crimes that peoples wished not to atone and simply pointe at us for being responsible of those crimes and sins.” Medea got down on to the ground. “Growing up as a scapegoat and outcast for my looks and my sins was tormenting and painful. I never had any friends or even those that wouldn`t run away just because I practiced my magic. That was until I`ve met Alex, who didn`t give a damn about my lineage, supposed story or anything. All that he cared about was who I was inside and what were my actions. I owe him my whole life and the way I live now is all thanks to him. I may be a little bit mischievous, but I am not without principals. Besides, you all need a good tailor. Plus, if becoming a Nephilim means I get to dress those two adorable little cuties into my finest dresses, then who am I to pass by such opportunity?”

Alex only chuckled to that one, now hearing Cu Chulainn`s reasoning.

“Well, I not great at big talks, so I`ll be short.” He announced. “Alex is my bro, like best bro a guy like me could ask for. I and my family owe him all we have now and our lives as well. And House of Chulainn never forgets such kindness, so like it or not, but you are stuck with me till the end, bro. After all, our loyalty to friends and lord arrive not just from Cu Chulainn, but from Diarmuid as well, and that’s a killer dose of loyalty to have.”

Alex already had a feeling that this would be the case with Cuhullin, but still, hearing something like that was a bit refreshing. Now, was the final person`s reasoning. Medusa decided to reveal everyone her eyes and put away her eye patch. She looked around and spoke to everyone.

“Women of my family are born with a curse of the original Medusa. We turn people to stone with our mere sight, so very few have ever wished to deal with my kind. I grew up being an exile and in hatred from my mother and father, since it was already common practice in my family to get rid of girls before they can use their ability.” She said with sadness. “When my parents have decided that it was time to deal with me, I ran away, but was hunted down by all the members of my family and their friends and the church, who saw me as a threat. When I thought that I was done for, I was saved by Baraquel and Alex, who were after me as well, but instead of killing, they opted to save me. It was the first time that someone was kind and brave enough to look me in the eyes and say that I am not a monster, but a beautiful girl.” Medusa blushed, getting a low growl from Arturia. “And because of that, because I finally felt not like a monster, but a living person, I followed Alexander and I do love him. My path will always lie with one that I choose, and that is Alex.”

Alex smiled to them all and walked closer to them, starting with Scathach. He looked his newly wed wife and spoke to her and everyone.

“I`m truly grateful to be able to call you my friends.” He thanked them. “Now, before I begin, let it be known that these Pieces do not mean your significance to me as figures on a chess board, but they represent the better way for you fight and live. Queen or Pawn, rank matters not, only your skill and powers. And I choose accordingly the Piece you most embody.” Alex finally turned to Scathach. “Scathach, your fighting prowess and power knows no bounds. In battle, you are the strongest warrior and a prideful one as well. You may not command the army, but inspire it you can for sure.” Alex took from the box Pawn Piece. “These Pawns are Mutated Pieces, immensely powerful and with incredible potential for growth. A mere simple one will not be enough for you, but this two should give you the power equal to that of a Queen, from my own calculations, as I`ve especially prepped it for my strongest warrior.”

“Well, then what are you waiting for, my love?” Scathach asked him and he brought the Pawns to her chest.

“In the name of Alexander Lucifer, I reborn you, Scathach, as my fellow Nephilim and my Pawn. Stand by me as my wife in peace and as my comrade in battle.” Alex proclaimed and Scathach absorbed the pieces, immediately spreading out her own 8 wings of Nephilim.

“My, they are quite soft to touch.” She commented, as Alex moved to Medea.

“So, what piece do I represent in your mind?” She asked her friend and he drew out his Bishop.

“The one that commands the magic and reins it down on enemy.” Alex placed on Medea`s chest and piece began to glow. “In the name of Alexander Lucifer, I reborn you, Medea, as my fellow Nephilim and my Bishop. Weave your spells and magic and turn the tides of battles against those who dare strike at us.”

Medea smiled to that one and popped out her own 6 wings, examining the quality and strength. Alex moved towards his best bro.

“Don`t say I didn`t warn you, bro.” Alex smirked to him, Cuhullin only snorting.

“I know what I`ve signed myself into.” Lancer dismissed, Alex placing a piece on his chest.

“In the name of Alexander Lucifer, I reborn you, Cu Chulainn, as a fellow Nephilim and my Knight. Pierce through night and our enemies with your Gae Bolg and demolish those that stand in our way.”

Cuhullin quickly spread his own wings, glad to see that he had nice looking 6 wings, which was good. Alex moved to Medusa, who was patiently waiting for him. She merely nodded to him and Alex nodded back, drawing out his Pawn Piece and placing it upon her chest.

“In the name of Alexander Lucifer, I reborn you, Medusa, as a fellow Nephilim and my Pawn. Ride in battle proudly and strike our enemy with your blades and chains.”

Medusa smiled and spread her 4 wings, enveloping herself in them and marveling in their softness and warmth. Alex moved to Archer.

“Let`s get this over with, I still have to cock the dinner for the band.” Archer recalled, getting Alex to chuckle.

“What`s true is true.” He judged and drew out the Pawn. “In the name of Alexander Lucifer, I reborn you, Archer, as a fellow Nephilim and my Pawn. Let your arrows piece the skies and your blades be unlimited in works and battle.”

Archer simply chuckled to that one and spread out his 4 wings, seeing that those were good enough for him. And with that, Alex moved to the last remaining person here. Alex stood near Arturia who was awaiting his decision.

“Alex, before you choose, I want you to know that no matter which piece you assign me to, I shall serve as your blade and your knight no matter the choice or consequences and I shall commit myself to the role you assign me to.” She assured him.

Alex only could smile to her and drew out a piece, out of the box, but no one was able to see which one.

“Glad to hear that, because this one is easily the most important one.” Alex revealed the Piece to Arturia, who looked at him with shock. “Don`t be so surprised. You literally are a Queen of Knights and royal blood is the indication to that as well. You are strong, willful, smart and cunning, not afraid to lead and fight. In your veins runs the blood of the legends and your magical potential is almost as great as your little sister`s Le Fey. Was there ever any doubt that I would choose any other piece?”

“I suppose not.” She reasoned as Alex placed the piece on her plated chest.

“In the name of Alexander Lucifer, I reborn you, Arturia Pendragon, as a fellow Nephilim and my Queen.” He proclaimed, shocking everyone. “I entrust you with our friends and family. Lead them as their leader and fight as one, raise your sword of promised victory and defeat our foes whoever they may be.” And with that said, Arturia spread her own 8 wings, proudly standing before her friend and leader, accepting his rule.

Alex took a step back and looked at his Peerage in awe. He knew all of them and what they were capable of. Combined power wise, he was stronger than Sona and Rias, but he wouldn`t rush ahead of time. Instead, he shall prepare for the upcoming confrontation with Rias and others, strengthen his forces and train with them. But, already he knew something for certain. And that something gave him serious hope for the future.

They were not just his army. They were his family now, his race. And they will shatter the world.

Rizevim`s Estate. Underworld.

Euclid Lucifuge may`ve been a second son of Lucifer, but he preferred to be referred as a Lucifuge in honor of his mother and seeing as he was once a supposed head of Lucifuge family, but nowadays, he didn`t really care for such title and was fine with it resting in hands of Alexander Lucifer, his nephew and a son of his deceased sister Lucia. Personally, he was positive about him, just like Rizevim, although he wasn`t as close to Lucia as he was, but he still dearly loved her and was supporting his nephew from the shadows, just like Rizevim. Ever since the two fled together, Euclid served Rizevim as his right hand man and most trusted friend and advisor, along with someone who could get him out of the modern trinkets that he was becoming obsessed with. While it was a good thing that he found ways to entertain himself, the fact that he was so into that IPad was becoming troubling. And right now, they had better things to be worried about.

Just now, Euclid, through his own sources has found out about something that needed to be brought into the attention of his older brother, as this was something that both he and Euclid have tried the hardest to avoid. And now… it was out.

Euclid stormed into the library where Rizevim was situated, watching another one of his TV shows on IPad. Euclid walked right to his brother and spoke directly to him.

“Rizevim, we have problems.” He said directly, but Rizevim didn`t seem to bother much, as he raised a finger to stop his younger brother.

“Wait a minute or two” And Euclid actually waited, until Rizevim finally looked up to his brother. “Damn I love that Rossi guy. We sure need to visit Italy one of these days and try out their food, bro.”

“Rizevim, this is serious.” Lucifuge was dead serious.

“Man, you really are a mood killer, you know that?” Rizevim sighed. “Okay, you`ve got my attention for 30 seconds until the commercial is over, so this better be good.”

“Trust me, it`s nothing good.” Euclid warned him. “Lucian has escaped.”

And that was the moment when Rizevim finally forgot about Criminal Minds for today and put away his IPad. He looked directly in his brother`s eyes and asked him.

“Come again?”

“Lucian has escaped.” Euclid repeated himself, getting his brother in serious mode. “The information came just now from my sources in Sirzechs` office. An hour ago, his cell was found empty and the guards guarding him were disintegrated, along with most of the other prisoners and guards. Traces of magic clearly indicate only one type of magic being applied there.”

“Power of Annihilation.” Rizevim growled, standing up from his chair. “Knowing that brat, he is already outside of Sirzechs` reach and is somewhere in human world. I can bet my own power that he has already contacted with my damned mother and they are up to something while we are here talking.”

“I am of the same opinion and I might have a clue as to what his target might be.” Euclid drew his brother`s attention. “In his cell, the inspection found a single word written on the burnt out piece of newspaper. The word was: ‘Nephilim’.” Euclid informed Rizevim. “I believe it`s pretty obvious that this is a clear message to you and as to what his plans are now, as he knew that we kept an eye out for him.”

“Shit.” Rizevim cursed. “Well, it looks like we`ll have to clean up the mess all over again. Knowing Lucian, he won`t stop until whatever he desires is within his hand, so we better see to it that he doesn`t get to Alex, or otherwise”

“I`ve already made the preparations and prepared us a suitable place to live in Kuoh.” Euclid, as always, was productive. “Knowing your son, it won`t take him too long to find out where Alexander lives.”

Rizevim had to agree to that one, as Euclid was right: Lucian was very, very productive and intellectual when it came down to achieving his goals. And every encounter with him was always a serious test for anyone who dared to challenge Rizevim`s son and a father of current White Dragon Emperor.

And now, it would see that he had a new pray in his sight.

Things soon will get ugly