Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

Chapter 200: Deal

I didn't need to do this, but I felt rather compelled to help out the Nines. In contrast, I could give two shits about the demons and Devils. The Nines themselves were different. Like the darkness, it deserved my respect. Noticing Ezra slowly becoming colder, I wondered if she would take my advice.

Not everyone can just be a good king. It takes dedication and skill, depending on what kind of king you wish to be. Lilith and I have no interest in ruling over the Nines, as in the end, complacency is a crutch.

Returning my attention to Geir, I smiled, "Now, how about we forget our earlier start." I politely asked, staring at the golden light glimmering from his hollow sockets. "We both have our goals, so I suggest we come to an agreement."

Staring dead into the ashen Erza, the lich slowly arose, walking back to his throne, taking a seat. I could still see an unsettling air around him, yet he still nodded in agreement.

"I am willing to supply this city far cheaper than those around Midgard. In return, I wish for Sorcerer to be welcomed and not killed."

Staring into my eyes, I could see the golden flames of Geir rise as his jaw cracked in mockery, "It is not by my will that it is so. Even though I run this city from the shadows, there are fanatics that will follow their god's will. Believing only there chosen should be allowed to use Qi, it's not just about the high-class ruling this city, but rather the experiment they are currently running here. "

"Then blame it on me. I personally don't care. It's what I wish." I spat, all those that challenged me I planned on assimilating. Midgard was going to be my domain. The gods already have theirs, and I too shall have mine.

"There will be mass panic." Geir coldly said as I smirked in contempt,

"And?" I said as I turned to the red-headed minx, "They will panic and get over it. That is what humans are good at. They may rally behind a cause but at the end of the day. Unless they hold a position of power, their words will fall on deaf ears, and their wills will begin to fade. I have seen it many times."

Sending me a particular gleam, both Geir and Ezra stared at me, in a little confusion, "You two truly need to go out see the world more. Instead of abusing your power, live like a mortal and see how they live."

Thinking back to all the riots within my past life, I smiled in mockery. It was a constant cycle that changes nothing. Sure there may be some minor changes for a while, but in the end, those tragedies they hope never to happen will always return.

"Oh, I don't know Sene, I think with time, those tragedies will vanish. Leaving only peace," Lilith softly said as she materialized. "Humankind is filled with many tales that lead them to overcome such moments.

"then you are more nieve than I thought," I coldly spat, "Remember, history is more filled with tragedies than humanity overcoming their differences. There is no such thing as peace. That very word holds no meaning, as it's a concept created by fools whose heads are so far up their asses all they can do is hope. but I digress Geir, do we have a deal?"

Shooting my wife a glance, Gier shivered once more, "Another monster... who the hell are you all?" He weakly asked without a hint of strength." but yes... however, I will be taxing the shit out of you. With the amount of income you receive, we may..."

"Do not worry about such things. This entire city will soon become a fortress...I actually plan on having Ezra take over."

Opening her eyes wide, Ezra shook her head, "Me? but I have to go to Alfheim."

"From what I hear, you can't do shit there with the gods hanging around. So why not get some experience working as a leader here."

"OOHHH, that's perfect. Sene and I were planning on heading to Yu'drol in a few months. This is perfect." Lilith exclaimed in glee, "Plus, I get to hand with my Lil sis."

"NO FAIR!!!! I wanna go!" Ezra roared as I laughed, turning to the bewildered Geir.

"Sorry about this; we got sidetracked again. Anyway, how long do you plan on being here? You know we definitely can protect you."

Snorting, Geir arose glaring at me, "Please, a scheming bastard like you would rat me out the moment it benefited you."

"Well?"

"..."

".."

"well, what! don't you have anything to say?" Geir yelled as we sat in silence for a few seconds.

"Nope, that's it." I voiced with confusion with a smile as Geir clenched his cracked teeth vanishing in annoyance. Chuckling, I snickered, turning to Ezra and Lilith. " Another has fallen to my charms."

Rolling their eyes in tandem, I smirked, growing more serious, "Erza, how are we looking on the demon front."

"It's rising every day. Many of them have been trapped since the beginning of time, so they are rearing to go. However, the Kings and princes are both fuming in rage. Unforninaly, there is nothing they can do. Killing their own legions will not help their cause."

"You panning something?" I asked as I turned to Lilith.

"...no, why?"

"Well, I wanted to release a massive amount of them into the universe as a distraction and to start making deals that could benefit us," I whispered in a menacing tone. "If they are so powerful, it would be wise to make a move instead of just letting the Celestrail palace and The Court of Nox attack us first."

"I see your point but Arsene, should we do that, it will not just be those superpowers attacking us. Do you understand the amount of damage demons caused? After the War of Demons and Devils, hundreds of religions and organizations began to form to kill them off. Not to mention we would agitate the angels very early."

"Meh, who cares? They already know you are an abyssal creature related to a king of hell. I am sure many are heading to Midgard as we speak. We are not here to make friends or keep the piece."