Destroying My Own World

Mykel and the others were still trying to convert the Kings of Hell in the second layer of hell into their own side. There were four Kings of Hell in the second layer of hell, and since they had gotten Paimon and Balam, they only needed to get two more.

"You're saying that if we want to go to the third layer, all we have to do is to summon all the Kings of Hell and open the path?" Jeanne asked as she looked at Amaryllis after Amaryllis explained to them what they found. "That's easier than we thought it would be. So once we made the rest of the Kings of Hell to our side, we can easily go to the third layer," Jeanne pointed out.

"Yes, and it shouldn't be a problem since I can do it easily, but there's something that makes the third layer different from this one," Amaryllis added. "Not only the terrain, but the demons that reside there are also much worse. It won't be a problem though, only the difference is that they're constantly fighting each other for territory," Amaryllis explained.

"As long as we have reason to go down there, we will go down there. That's all that matters," Aurea said as she kept sharpening her katana.

Mykel came into the throne room and informed them it was time to move again. This time, he wanted everyone to stick together because he didn't want the legions to be killed by them. The demons were important assets that could be used when Amaryllis got them to her side.

When they reached the third King of Hell territory, Mykel immediately activated his [Judgement Arcana] skill. Elena used her life energy to protect everyone from his aura, and that surprised them, even Mykel.

"King of Hell, Purson is the name. He's the Mastermind behind the experimenting. I want to know how he created those objects and why he wanted to create something like that in the first place," Amaryllis said as she walked right next to Mykel toward the castle.

"Even if they have the freedom, demons aren't creators, and they don't have the knowledge to do something like that," Mykel pointed out. "Demons aren't smart, and they can't gain any knowledge in a place like this," Mykel continued.

"You're assuming that someone or something gives them the knowledge and encourages them to create that thing?" Amaryllis asked and looked at Mykel with curiosity.

"There are a few that came to mind, and one of them is Lucifer who would know about creation. But I do believe in Balam's memories, Lucifer's name or appearance wasn't there, right?" Mykel asked.

"Yes, you're exactly right. The one behind this is Purson based on Balam's memories, and Barbatos' memories also led to Purson. That's why I want to see who's truly the one behind this," Amaryllis answered as she nodded her head. "This is so exciting!" Amaryllis said under her breath.

"You said that Lucifer is one of them, and who are they you're referring to, Dad?" Elena asked since she had been listening to the conversation.

"The Archangels," Mykel answered as he looked up at the sky.

"The Archangels? Why do they want to create something like that? What's the purpose of doing that?" Elena asked and Amaryllis was also curious why Mykel could reach to that conclusion.

"I'm only assuming after listening about how merciful and forgiving The Lord is, I think the Archangels are plotting something against Lucifer himself. I think they're trying to bring Lucifer back to where he belongs, among the Archangels and The Lord," Mykel answered as he entered the castle. "Of course, it's not just for him, but all the fallen angels that followed him. Asmodeus, Leviathan, Beelzebub, Belphegor, Mammon, Satan, and the others. They wanted to bring them all back and replace their position in hell with those," Mykel continued.

His voice echoed throughout the hall and everyone could hear his reasoning. They were interested in it, but they didn't want to interfere and preferred to just listen.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Basically, the Archangels are plotting this and then asking for The Lord's forgiveness and perhaps they would also ask The Lord's forgiveness and let Lucifer and the others back. That's really interesting, but there's no way Lucifer didn't know about that, right? He's the ruler and observer of hell," Elena said as she crossed her arms and thought about it.

"Well, even if he knows, that's a good thing for him since it would be a perfect backup plan. If he won the rebellion or whatever he's planning to do, he would become the absolute power and authority, and if he lost, he could ask The Lord's forgiveness and could let him live as if nothing happened," Mykel said as he felt the strong presence under the floor. "That's just my opinion, and you don't have to believe everything I said. The answer will be revealed soon," Mykel pointed out as he punched the ground and created a giant hole into the underground.

They saw the laboratory, the bigger version than the one that Mykel and Elena found in the first layer of hell. This time all the human tubes had been filled with a lot of human-like bodies with wings covering their bodies. There were twenty of them, and Mykel ordered Aurea to destroy them because he didn't need another problem on his shoulders.

Amaryllis and Elena went to the other room where the strong presence was. They found Purson, and his appearance was a human body with the head of a lion. He was big and strong compared to Paimon and Balam, but he was on his knees, and couldn't comprehend the power of [Judgement Arcana] skill.

"It's time to reveal the truth," Elena said as she looked at Amaryllis walking toward Purson.

Amaryllis put her hand on Purson's mane and tried to corrupt him as she read his memories. When she was done, she couldn't stop smiling and then she started to chuckle as she shook her head.

"What's the matter?" Elena asked with her eyebrows furrowed.

"What Mykel said earlier, he was right about it," Amaryllis answered and she was amazed by what she saw. "It was an Archangel called Uriel who gave Purson the knowledge. Since Purson was a fallen angel, he wanted to go back, and Uriel helped him to do this. Everything that Mykel said was in fact, the truth," Amaryllis continued and she was in disbelief.

"I was right?" Mykel asked as he entered the room.

"Yes, you're on point. How did you know? Even I who have thought about it couldn't reach that conclusion with confidence," Amaryllis asked and looked at Mykel with admiration and curiosity.

"Because I did some research about angels, the rebellion, and everything related to all the divine beings. You will find a lot of interesting things about them, and how it all happened in the first place," Mykel answered as he looked at Purson and deactivated his [Judgement Arcana] skill. "Angels are beings with consciousness, but they're so easy to read like a book because of how pure they are. I could only say that it was just pure luck that I could predict it," Mykel added as he smiled.

Both Amaryllis and Elena didn't think it was just luck because Mykel never relied on luck. He knew what he was doing and he knew who he was dealing with, and that was the reason why he could reach the point he bravely challenged The Lord, his own creator.

"He's my dad after all. There's nothing he couldn't do," Elena said as she looked at Mykel with admiration.

"I still have so much to learn from you, Mykel. Please allow me to have a deep discussion and let me understand like how you understand everything," Amaryllis said.

"Of course. We should do that, and with Elena as well," Mykel nodded his head in agreement and looked at Elena.

"Also, there's another piece of good news that I want to tell you, Mykel," Amaryllis said with an excited smile. "I have found where Beldathiel is kept. She's here in the second layer of hell," Amaryllis continued.

Mykel raised his eyebrows and he looked surprised, but then he smiled and said, "Well then. What are we waiting for? Let's find her once you're done here."

"This can wait. Let's get her back first," Amaryllis said.