The sky split open, glowing gold, and from it descended the Creator God, Roshan. He landed calmly on the ground, glancing at Subash and then at Lucifer. Chloe and Draven teleported nearby.
Subash: "Old man, how many times do I have to tell you? Don't interfere with my fight—it's boring, you know."
He glared at Roshan, who scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
Roshan: "Hehe, don't worry. I won't interfere. But you were about to kill him, and he is a very important character in the future. You can't kill him yet."
Lucifer looked at him, confused.
Lucifer: "Who are you, and why are you looking at me like that?"
His voice was proud, his pride intact.
Roshan: "I am the one who created this reality. I want you to work for me—not as a servant, but as a partner."
Lucifer took a few steps back, his body trembling—not from fear, but with excitement.
Lucifer: "You're saying you're the creator… the strongest in all creation? Then fight me!"
His voice quivered with excitement, a wide smirk spreading across his face.
Subash observed the scene.
Subash (thought): He's signing his own death contract… even I can't scratch him, and yet he challenges him directly.
Roshan smiled at Lucifer, a small smirk on his lips.
Roshan: "If you wish, then let us fight."
Lucifer swung his sword with full power. Roshan merely took a breath, and the attack vanished. Both Subash and Lucifer's eyes widened, but a smirk appeared on Subash's face.
Lucifer's eyes widened. Before he could react, Roshan passed through him effortlessly. As Roshan turned, Lucifer's body crumpled to the ground—he had been attacked trillions of times before anyone could react.
Subash (thought): This is the exact fighting skill he taught me… I've never used it on anyone because it's too dangerous. He knows Lucifer can withstand it.
Cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
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Subash stood in front of Roshan, who smiled.
Roshan: "I will now show you a skill of great power. If you master it, you may even reach level 90."
Roshan used the skill, passing through Subash. Subash fell to the ground, eyes wide open.
Subash (thought): What kind of skill is this? I don't even see him move.
Roshan: "This is a martial arts skill. If mastered, you can knock down anyone with a single strike. But don't be fooled—a single strike contains trillions of attacks so fast they are barely visible."
Subash nodded slightly.
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Subash smiled awkwardly.
Subash (thought): Finally, someone besides me has tasted that attack.
He looked at Lucifer with pity, knowing how many bones in his body had been broken.
Roshan: "Do you wish to continue fighting?"
Lucifer, sweating, stood and looked at Roshan.
Lucifer: "No, thanks… and about our deal—what is it?"
He felt fear for the first time in his life.
Lucifer (thought): Is this what fear feels like?
Roshan: "Nothing much. I want you to become the second mediator of the Central World."
Lucifer's eyes widened.
Lucifer: "Are you sure? Because—"
Roshan stopped him mid-sentence. Lucifer felt irritated but could do nothing.
Roshan: "As second mediator, you will handle the balance and protect the world. If you need help, Subash will intervene."
Lucifer nodded, glancing at Subash and then back at Roshan.
Lucifer: "If you say so. I know you created me for this purpose, but I will never take orders from anyone."
Roshan laughed.
Roshan: "Hahaha, I know. You're Red, the most prideful and powerful Primordial Demon, firstborn. You won't take orders, and you don't have to. Subash usually stays in his nation, so you can work as you like."
Subash exhaled deeply, smiling.
Subash: "Finally, someone else is doing this too. Roshan, you should do your work—you're just making us handle your job."
Roshan ignored him. Chloe smiled, finding it rare to see Subash complain about anything other than paperwork.
Chloe (thought): This idiot looks super cute whenever he's irritated or angry.
Subash grabbed Chloe's hand.
Subash: "Goodbye for now. If you don't decide soon, I'll come to the Heavenly Place to see you."
With a snap, Subash, Chloe, and Draven vanished.
Roshan: "Lucifer, you may take this Western Continent as your domain. Enjoy it."
He teleported away. Lucifer smiled. His maids looked confused.
Nalith: "Lord Lucifer-sama, are you okay?"
Lucifer grinned.
Lucifer: "Yes. In my life, I've always won, but for the first time, I feel joy in losing."
His maids were shocked, then smiled, happy for their master.