Liebe said, "Sounds like quite the character."
Gelda said, "But in every text, it is stated he is beloved by both angels and devils."
Liebe said, "But angels don't exist."
Gelda said, "Yeah, yet somehow all texts are consistent on that."
Liebe said, "Maybe it's just that it came from the same source."
Gelda said, "Yeah, maybe. But do you know, in many texts, he is the reason why humans rule over all the other races?"
Liebe said, "Sorry, what now?"
Gelda said, "Yeah, it's mostly because every time he appeared, he appeared as a human, and that is why he is beloved by both Seraphim and Lucifer. And since such mighty beings beloved him, they loved humans too, and eventually, here we are."
Liebe said, "Yeah, now we might be getting out of hand. And also, you sound like Alysa when she is drunk and starts talking about devil, angel, death, and erotic novels. I swear to god, you take things a bit too far."
Gelda said, "Says the man who has a contract with the devil itself."
Liebe said, "Honestly, at this point, Arteos is more like an annoying alarm clock in my head whenever I use his power. Like, doesn't the dude have anything better to do than suggest torture methods? At this point, it's just annoying. If I needed to know how to torture people, I can just goddamn read about it in the Book of Faust. It isn't like it's under-equipped in that department."
Gelda said, "I have heard that before."
Liebe said, "Humour me about it."
Gelda said, "Well, when your mother first made the contract with Arteos, he would literally tell her how to get away with murder. And when she fell in love with Tenebris and talked about it to Arteos, well, at one point, the poor devil started to cry."
Liebe said, "I apologize for asking. And what else has happened in the past year and a half?"
Liebe said, "And by the way, Arc Luatine has a new captain."
Gelda said, "Was it Aile? I doubt Iris is anywhere strong enough."
Liebe said, "None, it was Thalorin."
Gelda said, "Interesting. Ex-Black Rose."
Liebe said, "Yeah."
Liebe said, "Didn't think Louis Solace would fall so easily."
Gelda said, "She was far from her prime."
Liebe said, "Honestly, I'm not surprised that someone beloved by Selene is the captain of Arc Luatine."
Gelda said, "The world has changed. After Astreous's death, our defenses faltered, and the Prince of Hell, Rage Zenir, declared war for Lilith's title as the Prince of Agony. Yet he could not best Lilith, so he came up with an alternative. He recruited Lust and Envy, declared war on us."
Liebe said, "So the 7 worst criminals in the world are finally working with the 25 Princes?"
Gelda said, "Yes, and we didn't receive any help from the other captains. And Zanir received the full backing of Baledia, Arelia, as well as Minial. And we were able to get our act together, and Alex came to help, I guess, and Jewel came out of retirement for the battle."
Liebe said, "What happened?"
Gelda said, "We lost over 7000 troops, including David, and Stal lost his right arm and leg. And it lasted for 2 months, a continuous 3v3 with Lilith, Jewel, and Alex vs. Zanir, Lust, and Envy."
Liebe said, "Until we won?"
Gelda said, "We did, but it was ugly. And the harsh reality is that it has become quite apparent that as the personal forces of a Prince of Hell, we are lacking. And Lilith is far from her prime, and I doubt she can continue much longer. Any further than 5 years is much, and if she doesn't retire, then..."
Liebe said, "End up the same as Domr Faust."
Gelda said, "Yeah."
Liebe said, "You don't need to say it anymore. But you are forgetting, after everything, I'm not a Faust anymore. It isn't my job."
Gelda said, "But you are the only one."
Liebe said, "No, I'm not. I'm not the heir, and it's not my job to become a Prince of Hell and take care of this BS. I just wanna have fun here and there, sleep till 3 pm on weekdays."
Gelda said, "But please."
Liebe said, "No, I won't. I may have relinquished my claim to the throne of Faust, but you all have to accept the goddamn harsh reality is that I stopped being the son of Lilith Faust more than 10 years ago. I was a half-breed with a title, and when the true heir was born, I was shown my place: a servant."
Gelda said, "But you are not."
Liebe said, "Please stop the goddamn lies. I had to live in the servants' quarters since I was 14. You all were the only family."
Gelda said, "But this is your home."
Liebe said, "The truth is that Grand Valhala is my home, not the Faust estate, because it is the only Faust that kept me warm. And as for my magic attribute, it's nothing but a goddamn engraving on my door that I didn't ask for. My mother entrusted the heir, and I have no intentions of joining the rat race."
Gelda said, "After Astreous's death, everything collapsed, and Asten isn't even one of the 25 Princes, and we had to handle everything. And this war of the strongest that happened in Terra Island..."
Liebe said, "If anything happens, I will fight as a member of Black Rose, not as part of the personal forces of the Prince of Agony, Lilith Faust."
Gelda said, "But—"
Liebe said, "Don't say it. I lost my right to call the captain 'mother' the night I went to the capital. Whatever relation we have right now, it's not familial."
Gelda said, "I understand. And also, remember, Lust and Envy are 6 feet under, and someone named Black Blade has taken down Gluttony and Greed and claims to be the god of darkness. While in the land of Mikill, it has been stated Wrath is the reincarnation of the god of darkness.As he is the one who cut down the world tree."
Liebe said, "Now that is interesting.But I can assure you the world tree woan't go down so easily.I dont accept it"
Gelda said, "But until the nation of Aldina, Acaldina, and Sakura also declare Wrath as the god of darkness, he is not officially the god of darkness."
Liebe said, "A criminal trying to be a god? Now that's quite unfortunate."
Gelda said, "And since none of your bodies were found after the incident, you were declared MIA."
Liebe said, "And what about the infants?"
Gelda said, "They weren't found either."
Liebe said, "That is quite unfortunate."
Gelda said, "And everyone who either survived or went MIA in the incident, well, the people have started to call you the 10 Commandments."
Liebe said, "Great, more BS."
Gelda said, "Among the 10 of you, each have a title: Lilith is Love, you are Piety, Licht is Truth, M is Faith, Alysa is Reticence, Isurugi is Purity, Fate is Repose, Elizabeth is Selflessness, and the infants Astrea and Klaus are Pacifism and Patience."
Liebe said, "Ok, guess whoever made up this BS was high on something."
Gelda said, "I suppose. And I apologize for forcing our wishes on to you."
As Licht and Alysa come out, Licht said, "Why you sober?"
Alysa said, "We will drink till dawn, then we will do it till dusk!"
Licht said, "Let's just drink. What comes later, come later."
Alysa said, "We still have 3 barrels left!"
Liebe said, "You guys are far too drunk."
Licht said, "Get drinking, then get drunk, then we will talk."
As Liebe and everyone leaves, Gelda moves to the side of the building as Lilith was standing, trying to hide her tears.
Gelda said, "Well, you reap what you sow, I guess."
Lilith said, "This time, when he came back, I wanted to apologize and try being a family again, but I suppose I'm too late."
Gelda said, "Well, 10 years and still failed. Now that's quite the accomplishment."
As Lilith tore up the letter in her hand, Lilith stated, "I know I don't deserve his forgiveness, especially after what I did to Tenebris. It appears the god of darkness may not smile upon me after all. But even so, we can still be a family under Grand Valhala."
Licht said, "I doubt that."
Gelda said, "Sneaking up on a conversation, just like your father."
Licht said, "Missing a conversation like this would be far too unfortunate. After all, it's best to keep track, since you guys are the reason I lost faith in humanity."
Lilith said, "It's fine. Hate me if you want; you all have a right to it."
Licht said, "I suppose it's true what they say: keep your friends close but your enemies closer. But Aunt Lilith, the only thing I can say is, if you want to apologize, start by speaking the truth."
"The harsh reality is that ports have seen more sincere kisses than wedding halls, and hospital walls have heard more prayers than any place of worship. This is because love is only truly valued when it is fleeing."