Chapter 73 – An Ongoing Meeting
Alastor was walking down the street while the little eggs were following behind him.
Little egg said:
— You're so powerful, boss. So what's the plan, boss? I liked the outfit. Is that horn from a deer? Are those your real ears or your hair? I'm confused.
At that moment, Zestial appeared in front of Alastor and said:
— Greetings, Alastor. How are you, Your Excellency?
Little egg said:
— Who is this, boss? Do you want me to beat him up?
Alastor said:
— Silence, if you value your shells.
Alastor smiled and said:
— So, how are you, Zestial?
Zestial smiled and said:
— Very well, Alastor. And the weather is certainly pleasant, don't you think?
Alastor said:
— It is indeed. But it's possible there might be acid rain.
A sinner passing by caught fire and ran away screaming.
Zestial said:
— Yes, if we're lucky. I delight in the screams.
They then began to walk.
Zestial asked:
— What have you been doing? It's been a while since you've graced us with your presence. Rumors say you were defeated by an angel.
Alastor said:
— How interesting. I just took some time to go on vacation. Nothing much.
Zestial said:
— There were also rumors of your involvement with the princess, and they say even the black dragon is involved in that bold project. How did you commit such an act? The black dragon I understand — they've been allies for a long time — but what are you seeking?
Alastor said smiling:
— That's my problem. But go ahead and guess, perhaps you'll figure it out.
Zestial said:
— It would be naive of me to try to guess the mysteries of your mind, Alastor. You are a true enigma ever since you manifested here in Hell.
Alastor smiled and said:
— Coming from a veteran like you, I feel extremely flattered.
They then arrived at the building and entered the elevator.
The little eggs then tried to follow. When Alastor then said:
— No. You wait here. I have a very important job for you. Stay here and protect the exit until I return.
He then closed the elevator door.
The little eggs watched Alastor go up. One of them entered the elevator and said:
— Ah, Osvaldo went up there with him.
The elevator finally stopped. Alastor and Zestial then exited the elevator.
They then saw several other Overlords leaving the elevators.
They then headed toward the meeting room and began sitting in their places.
Carmilla Carmine then appeared with her daughters and said:
— Welcome, Overlords of Hell. I called you here because you represent the control of power in our city. Together we hold millions of souls. Souls at stake with the new extermination forecast.
She then slammed her hand on the table and said:
— We must discuss what can be done to reduce the impact.
She was about to continue when suddenly the room filled with darkness and a portal opened. Razan and Loona stepped out of it.
Razan looked at everyone staring at him and said:
— Sorry for the delay. We had some things to take care of.
Loona said: But we're finally here.
At that moment the meeting room door also opened and Velvet then entered.
Velvet then saw Loona and said:
— So your bitch is here too.
Loona said: What's up, you whore? Got a problem? Why don't you go beg for attention from your followers?
Velvet said angrily:
— Go fuck yourself, bitch.
They then stood staring at each other.
Razan seeing this sighed and thought:
They really can't stand each other. But there's nothing to do about it, their personalities are too different.
At that moment Carmilla Carmine said:
— Enough fighting, you two. We have important business to deal with.
Razan said:
— She's right, Loona. You can finish fighting later.
Loona then sat in her chair ignoring Velvet.
Razan sat beside her.
Carmilla Carmine said:
— So I see you joined us, Velvet.
Velvet said:
— Yes. Only I serve as representative. The others have better things to do than listen to an old woman who thinks she's slaying.
Razan smiled and said:
— Velvet, I think she's much more beautiful than you. After all, if the only negative point you can use against her is her age, it's not very convincing. After all, for someone immortal, age is just a number.
Velvet said angrily:
— You're defending that old woman now? And what about the rumor that you like older women? Was it true?
Razan smiled and said calmly:
— If you're talking about the rumor that I find older beautiful ladies attractive, yes, it's true. Got a problem with that?
Velvet, seeing him admit it so easily, said angrily:
— You're very annoying.
Loona seeing this smiled and thought:
She thought he was as petty as her allies, the bitch.
Carmilla Carmine said:
— Well, thank you for the compliment, Razan. But why are you here today? I sent the invitation but didn't think you would come.
Razan became a little serious and said:
— Well, it's simple. Even though I have my own city and it's well protected, some of you — or most — know that during the extermination I or my subordinates usually recruit people who meet our requirements. So I want to see how this new time limit can affect us.
Loona said: Besides, with more people dying, the number of clients decreases in our city and that can have a negative impact on our city's financial situation.
Carmilla Carmine and all the Overlords hearing this nodded in understanding.
Carmilla Carmine said:
— I understand. Now that I know the reason, the meeting can resume