(Character Bio)
Name: Asmodeus, Age:?, Species: Nephilim, Gender: Male.
Job: Personal Guard of The Royal Demon Family, Class: Mage, Subclass: ?, Rank: SS.
Description: 180 cm, 65.3 kg, Slim Build.
Appearance: Slicked Back Jet Black Hair, Golden Eyes, Tanned Skin.
Gear: Dark Green Velour Shirt, Dark Green Velour Pants, Black Leather Shoes.
Weapon: ?
(Outside the throne room)
"Asmodeus, transport us to my father."
"As you wish."
A magic circle appears on the ground before them. Abby marches forward and disappears. One by one the others follow suit.
"Where are we?" Asked Alice.
Every which way they look, millions upon millions of books lay before them. Low lighting allows for easy perusing of the shelves, floor to ceiling bookshelves with a ten foot rolling library ladder — anything higher would require assistance, signs indicate what's what and where.
"This is the Dimensional Library," said Asmodeus, "it's accessible to every Royal Family member that's allied with our empire, the seven schools for their students — accompanied by a teacher, trust worthy scholars and researchers.
The library houses tomes, scrolls, dangerous artifacts, research materials, maps, blueprints, and so much more. Removal of any material is forbidden, unless granted written approval beforehand."
"So why are we here?"
"We're here to get my father."
"Do you know where he is?" Asked Corym.
"The Keeper of the Library should know," Abby takes a deep breath and bellows, "DEWEY, GET OVER HERE!!!"
"Was that necessary?" Grumbles Corym, uncovering his ears.
"Yes it was. We don't have time to wait for him to drag his ass out from wherever he is."
Several seconds pass. "Oh my, it's been a while since I've smelled virgin blood. Which one of you should I sample first?"
Something suddenly appears before Alice and Luna. "I have two questions for you, lovelies?"
"Is that?"
"Yes, Leo it is. Dewey, here is a Greater Vrykolakas. Also known as a vampire."
"Why do you have an S rank monster serving as a librarian?" Asked Corym.
"Technically he's The Keep of the Library, and I honestly don't know." Replied Abby. "Dewey's been here since forever. There are also several B ranked Lesser Vrykolakas serving as librarians."
"What do you want to know?" Alice asked, looking Dewey straight in his red eyes.
"Most are intimidated by me at first sight. But not you two. Why is that?"
"The aura you're giving off is nothing compared to the crushing aura we felt from The Black Dragon Abyss."
"Hmm…" Dewey gets really close to Alice's face, studying it. "Fascinating. I detect no deception in your words. Let's table that discussion for later. Now for my next question." Dewey turns to Luna and asks. "Can I see your panties?"
𝑇ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑝!
Dewey's head goes rolling courtesy of Abby. "My apologies. I tend to lose my head around pretty virgins such as yourselves." Dewey laughs at his own joke.
"Dewey, where's my father?"
"Follow the lights, young mistress." Dewey's headless body points to a line of blue lights indicating the way.
"Thank you. Let's go, everyone." Abby takes off leading the way.
When they pass by Dewey's head Alice stops and squats down in front of him, her skirt hiked up just enough for a panty shot.
"Come on Alice let's go." Called Luna.
"Coming." Alice smiles, stands and jogs off to catch up to the others.
Dewey is left there wide eyed and bleeding from the nose. "…T-That was unexpected. She wasn't wearing any panties."
"Hey Abby, what's your father like?"
"….."
"I beg your pardon, Miss. Luna, but the subject of Abaddon's father is a sensitive matter for her."
"What can you tell us about him?" Asked Leo.
"For starters he's technically The Emperor of The Netherlands."
"Really?!" Replied a surprised Alice. "Then why is Queen La-tif in charge? And why is she a queen and not an empress?"
"That's something only The Emperor knows. To the best of my knowledge he hasn't shared his reason with anyone. Not even Her Majesty knows why. As to why she's not an empress, she never married the emperor."
"What's the emperor's name?
"It's Emperor Po."
"Say Asmodeus, is there any chance His Majesty has found out anything about the World Sight skill?"
"I honestly don't know. You'll have to broach the subject with His Majesty."
"I see."
"What do you guys think happened to Kiyo?" Asked Leo.
"That was my doing," said Abby. "I used sleeping incense to knock him out. Oddly, just before he fell asleep he called me mother."
"Why would you do that?"
"Putting him to sleep makes it easier for my sister Lilith to enter both of their dreams simultaneously."
"Is that why you've been gone all this time?" Asked Corym.
"It is. I've been actively putting things in motion to help Kino. However, this incident with my sister was unexpected. Which is why we're going to visit the thing claiming to be my father."
"Can he enter dreams too?"
"No Luna. But he is by all accounts considered an ancient demon. He might have some insight as to what's happening."
"What if he refuses to help?"
"That won't be a problem Alice. I fully intend on dragging his ass back kicking and screaming if I must." A sinister smile appears on Abby's face.
Asmodeus speaks up. "You're secretly hoping it comes to that aren't you, young miss?"
"Heh - heh - heh." Abby lets out a mischievous laugh.
After what feels like hours of walking they eventually hear two voices. Then sorta see who the voices belong too. A fog is hanging around them.
"Oh sire, it's so big."
"Think you can handle it?"
"I don't know. You might have to teach me."
"Take it gently into your hands."
"Like this?"
"Yes. Now bring it to your lips, just the tip though. Yes, that's it. You're doing so well. Wow, you're a pro. Are you sure this is your first time?"
"Mmm hmm."
"Um Abby, it sounds like he's got company," said Alice, "should we wait?"
"Nope. Asmodeus, prepare to depart once I have him."
"As you command."
Abby goes to move but can't. She's frozen in place. She has a thousand questions for her father. And yet she can't move to confront him.
"Abby, you ok?"
Luna's question snaps Abby back to reality. "Yeah I'm good. Thanks Luna. Corym, cover your ears."
Corym does, along with everyone else.
"FAAATHERRR!! YOU DEGENERATE PIECE OF SHIT, WE NEED TO TALK!!!"
The Emperor looks over just as a massive axe comes flying at him. He catches the blade of the axe between two of his fingers like it was nothing but a child's toy. He drops it on the ground next to the purple couch he's lounging on.
"Abaddon, it's great to see you sweetheart. Oh, I see you brought friends with you. Come, come, have a seat, and have a puff of this."
"We don't have time for your bullshit! Something is seriously wrong with Lilith. Now get dressed and let's go."
"Whoa. You need to mellow out. Here, try this." The Emperor holds up a long, fat white thing — held between his thumb and index finger. "It's something called a… a… I forget what it's called."
"What the fuck is wrong with you!" Shouts Abby, smacking her father's hand away. "Lilith is in trouble and mother is beside herself! Get your fucking act together and let's go!"
"You shouldn't speak to your father like that."
Abby looks over at the scantily dressed woman sitting across from her father. "Speak to me again bitch, and I'll rip out your fucking tongue."
"Try it cun…"
Abby pounces on the woman. Knocking over the purple chair the woman was in. The girls roll around on the floor until Abby is on top. She gets two solid punches in before she gets thrown off. No one moves to separate the two.
"Um, Sire, might I have a moment of your time." Corym asked tentatively.
Through bloodshot eyes The Emperor stares at Corym. Corym stares back. Their gold and grey eyes boring holes in one another.
"Come closer, elf."
Corym does as he's told. "Your Kerym and Fiora's boy. Are you not?"
"Yes, sire. My name is Corym Elyra." He gives slight bow.
"How are your parents these days?"
"Father's dead. Killed by The Black Archers. Mother is… I honestly don't know how she is, or where she is. She keeps to herself, her emotions bottled up."
"What of Aria?"
"Missing. She hasn't been seen since father's passing."
"Find her, make a contract, then seek me out again."
"Why?"
"It'll help with your World Sight skill."
"How do…"
The Emperor holds up a finger silencing Corym. "Find Aria, make a contract, then seek me out again."
"Understood."
"Good. Oh and take your mother with you. Tell her it's a request from me."
"I shall convey your request to mother."
The Emperor stands, the blanket that was covering him falls, exposing his well-toned naked body. His extremely long jet-black trails behind him like train on a wedding dress.
Luna and Alice avert their eyes, blushing as they do. They do steal frivolous glances at The Emperor's third leg as he walks over to Abby, grabs her by the scruff of the neck and pries her off the other woman with relative ease.
Looking Abby right in the eyes he says, "everything will be resolved by the time you return. Asmodeus, this is an order, take everyone back.
Start preparations for a small banquet. Enough for my family, The Seven and Abaddon's friends."
"As you command, Sire." With a snap of his fingers Abby and company disappear.
"Your daughter needs to learn some fucking manners." Said the woman, sidling up next The Emperor, her hand slipping between his legs, gently playing with him.
The Emperor tilts the woman's head up and leans down, kissing her passionately on the lips — tongues dancing.
"Mm, mmm… nnngh… mmm, nnng… mmm, nng, mm!"
Still playing with him, the woman's hand moves slowly at first, then in earnest as their kissing intensives.
The Emperor places a hand behind her head.
"NNNGH!" Suddenly the woman's eyes go wide with surprise as she tries to push The Emperor off of her. He holds her firmly in place, then violently jerks his head away, ripping out the woman's tongue in the process.
She drops to her knees, blood flowing from her mouth. The Emperor squats down in front of her, chewing on the woman's tongue like a piece of jerky. The woman tries desperately to stanch the bleeding.
He coldly stares at her, still chewing her tongue. When she makes eye contact he swallows her tongue and speaks.
"Next time you make a comment like that about my daughter I'll. Fucking. Kill. You."
He then disappears from sight. Leaving her there trembling and bleeding.
****
"How many iterations does that make now?"
"Don't know. But it stops now."
Morpheus looks over, tries and fails to hide his fear. Before him is vast darkness in the form of an androgynous, naked, hairless entity.
"What? Are you not gonna offer me a seat and some tea? Or have the Gods forgotten basic etiquette.
Every word spoken from the darkness sends a chill through the air.
"P–Please have a seat. W-Would y–you like some t-t-t–tea." Stutters Morpheus, from both fear and coldness creeping through his body.
A chair appears at the table between Morpheus and Lilith's catatonic body.
Morpheus's hands shake uncontrollably as he pours his guest some tea. "S–S–Sugar?"
"Yes. Just one lump, please."
Morpheus adds the single sugar cube, then places the cup in front of his guest, he somehow manages not to spill a drop.
His guest stirs the tea, and takes a sip, enjoying the sight of Morpheus quivering in his seat. After a long uncomfortable silence.
"We had an agreement did we not? I would live in a different world from time to time. Have a family, travel to different realms if I so desire. As long as I didn't destroy it or alter it too much. You Gods would leave me and my family alone."
"Y-Y-Yes. We all were informed of this so as not to incur your ire unintentionally."
"So why is the Council of God's fucking with the life I've built! More specifically what the fuck are you doing to my daughter, Lilith!"
Responding to its master's rage the darkness consumes all the light around them. Leaving only a small bubble of light where Morpheus, Lilith, and Lilith's father are seated.
"Forgive me Khaos. I…"
"Po."
"W–What?!"
"My current name is Po."
"Yes, Po. Please forgive me. As for Lilith, that was Zeus's doing."
"Here's what's going to happen, Morpheus. First, release Lilith immediately."
"Done." Lilith disappears from her chair.
"Second, you'll deliver a message to that impotent limp dick of a lighting god. Make sure to address him as such."
Morpheus gulps. "W–What is the message?"
"Tell him, he's to appear before me to explain himself for breaking our agreement, Do you understand?"
Morpheus vigorously nods his head in understanding.
"Good. Then be gone from my sight." Morpheus disappears.
Po polishes off the remaining tea. "I wonder, when was the last time I visited Olympus? Perhaps I'll pop by for a visit."