Civilization

"Right after you, Ian." - Kingston

Letting out a quick breath, I start running right behind Ian. Looking over his shoulder, he nods to me while pointing to the left, dashing in the opposite direction, picking up speed as he zooms toward Devel. Despite his confident leader-like mannerism in front of David and the others, when he was talking to me it felt like he was just another guy again. There didn't seem like there was any barrier between us…

"That's just what he wants you to think, Kingston." - Belial

"Shut up, Belial. I'm choosing to trust in my friends, so don't say anything unnecessary and focus on figuring out a way to convince your daughter to contract with me." - Kingston

"I told you this before, there is no right method to convince her. You just have to do it and if you are lucky, she will take a liking to you. Only then will the contract be made." - Belial

"Right, right. Leave all the heavy lifting to me, when you are the one that wants all the demons to be united." - Kingston

"Not all the demons, just 72 of them. Fierna isn't included in this number but it would be good to have her." - Belial

"Wait, what do you mean, she isn't included? What is the point of creating a contract with her then? Wouldn't it just be a waste of time?" - Kingston

"No, because right now what you need is strength and she will add to your strength. Not only does she also wield fire but her constant outbursts will enhance your Rage. You won't need to rely on fusing with me to defeat your opponents. Honestly, Kingston, you are just too weak right now." - Belial

"Hey, don't tell the truth. It hurts because I know it. I'm sure Ian is also frustrated at this fact, after all, Devel looks to be an apostle of Zeus, granting him the same strength that Sylvia showed. You know, it looks to me that the Gods give more power than the Demons. Why can't you make me overpowered like that?" - Kingston

"Because unlike the Gods, who only see you as their playthings, we are bound together by contract. My strength is lent to you but only you can pull out my strength. If you can't do it, it only means you are not strong enough to use my power." - Belial

"Then are you stronger than Zeus? Then Ares?" - Kingston

"No comment. Why don't you focus on the fight in front of you? Ian looks like he is about to come between Fierna and Devel." - Belial

Spreading his spider legs wide, Ian bursts in between Devel's strikes, locking the Lightning Bolt between his spider legs and his spear. Grunting in pain, he quickly pushes Devel's body to the side with all his might, kicking him in the stomach while using the locked weapons as leverage. Without even sparing a glance at Fierna, Ian follows after Devel and strikes him at his feet, forcing him to step back further to dodge the attack, leaving me to deal with Fierna.

Sprinting up close to her, I sent the tip of my spear toward her chest. Dodge the attack with ease, Fierna smiles at me. Her soft red lips part slightly and a rose-colored tongue appears, licking the inner edges of her lips. Finding myself distracted by her actions, I quickly clench my teeth and attack her several times, stabbing her, sweeping at her legs, and even doing random spins. However, not even one of these attacks hits.

"Is this the best you can do? The other guy was a lot better at entertaining me." - Fierna

"I can do better, I'm just not feeling well right now. You might have to wait a while though, the best version of me can only be seen when I get some help from my friend here." - Kingston

"Friend? Do you mean the wisp of smoke that has been hanging by your shoulder for a while now? I thought you were preparing something entertaining for me to experience but it seems you are just delusional." - Fierna

"Wait, you can't see him? Belial! Come out!" - Kingston

"I am out you idiot. I don't know why she can't see me. I've been staring at her the whole time waiting to see if she would do anything but from her reaction, it looks like she doesn't even realize that I am here." - Belial

"Well, that ruins all our plans. What now?" - Kingston

"I don't know, just charm her?" - Belial

"Stop talking to yourself. It's creepy. I think I'll kill you and grab the other guy back, he at least put up a good exercise session but you are just too weak." - Fierna

Bouncing back a few steps, Fierna clicks her tongue. Her bored expression tells a thousand tales as she clasps her hands together. As she separates her hands a purple flame appears in between shaping into a sword handle. The further her hands pull apart, the longer the flame blade becomes until finally she grips the handle and swings the blade to her side. With a purple fiery blade in her hands, she licks her lips once more, slightly biting onto a lower lip as she looks at me.

Sensing danger as all the hairs on my body stands, I back away instantly, putting as much distance between her and myself as possible. However, with just a single step she disappears and slams my body straight into hers as she reappears in front of me. Wrapping my arms around her waist, I attempt a German suplex, just like the ones on television but the moment I use my strength to pull her up, I lose all feeling in my body.

As if I was free falling, my strength leaves my body rapidly, and as I blink, the scenery changes. Taking a glimpse around me, I see the bolts of lighting zapping around below me as my spear leaves my hands unwillingly. Gripping my ankles, Fierna looks at me from above. Her purple flaming wings flap slightly, as I finally figure out that she has taken me into the air and is currently suspending me in the air by my ankles.

"WOW! WOW! WOW! Fierna, there is no need to do this. Let's-Let's talk shall we? I'm sure there are things you must be dying to know about this world and hey, why don't you introduce yourself to me? Have I told you that you are the most beautiful person I have ever met in my life?" - Kingston

"Oh, please little boy. I know your game. Do you think this is my first time dealing with you and your kind? However, I am interested in how you knew my name. I haven't spoken my name while I was down here and I only broke out of my slumber moments ago, so there shouldn't be anyone that knows who I am." - Fierna

"Ah, well, you might find this crazy or even unbelievable but I met your father, Lord Belial. Wonderful gentleman he is, and he told me all about you and what kind of amazing daughter you are. He also told me one of your favorite pastimes is jumping from lava pool to lava pool which I can say is an amazing hobby. I can only dream of doing the same thing." - Kingston

"Hahaha! Nice try, but unfortunately for you, I don't have a father. I only have the Reaper whom I call master. I don't know who this Belial person is but you have gotten the wrong person, now die." - Fierna

"WAIT! DON'T KILL ME YET! Let me confirm something with my friend here. I promise it will only take a few moments then you can drop me. Sounds fair?" - Kingston

"Fine. I will let you delude yourself for a while longer as I like to see your hopes flair up once more only to burn to the ground alongside you." - Fierna

Glancing at Belial whose face was full of disbelief, I started to rummage through my brain to figure out a way to stall for more time. Belial, comes in front of me, breaking my concentration.

"There is no way she isn't Fierna. I know my daughter and this is her." - Belial

"Belial, that is great and all but the girl is saying she isn't your daughter. She doesn't even know your name. How do you expect this to turn out if I try to force out the fact that you are her father? I need another way for this to work." - Kingston

"How can she think the Reaper is her master? She is better than that. There is no way she would choose a bag of bones as a master. Her standards are too high for that." - Belial

"Belial, stop talking. I'm trying to think." - Kingston

"If she isn't the same person then who is she? Now she must be my daughter. She reacted to her name. Unless they have the same name?" - Belial

"Belial… Please. I think there is no way out of this. I might be dying here." - Kingston

'No. Don't give up. Why don't you just ask her to be in a contract with you? Best case scenario, we get her to accept and the worst is you dying. Either way, if we don't try something then we die." - Belial

"Are you sure something like this will work?" - Kingston

"Not sure at all but I think it is worth a try." - Belial

Letting out a long sigh, I glance up at Fierna.

"Fierna, I would like to ask you one thing before I fall to my death." - Kingston

"Go on." - Fierna

"Will you form a contract with me?" - Kingston