Destroying My Own World

"Dukes of Hell. I wonder why is there such a rank in a demon world, and why ranking it with nobility titles?" Brynhilde asked as she looked at the demons that she and just killed.

"It's easier for humans to understand the rank and how dangerous they are. Back in the days when royalties exist, they used the nobility titles to educate the people about demons," Rozan answered as he tried to create something with Mykel's blood and alchemy. "There's no specific reason, really..." Rozan mumbled as he paid attention to the homunculus that he fed with Mykel's blood on his hand.

Rozan watched the homunculus react to Mykel's blood, but then it started to act weirdly until its body exploded. He was startled as the remaining homunculus melted and evaporated into the air.

"What are you doing?" Shelly asked as she appeared right behind Rozan.

"I haven't been able to test this out. I'm experimenting to use Mykel's blood with a homunculus and wonder what kind of monster I'll create," Rozan answered as he wiped his face.

Shelly listened to Rozan's explanation, but then she stopped following him as she watched Mykel who stood right in front of them. Rozan bumped into Mykel's chest, and he was surprised when he saw Mykel looking down at him.

"What did you just try to do?" Mykel asked.

"I was trying to create something with your blood with homunculus," Rozan answered nervously. "I'm wondering if I could make something amazing with it," Rozan added as he walked back.

"That's stupidly dangerous," Amaryllis said as she appeared right behind Mykel and peeked her head at Rozan. "Even if you succeeded, do you think that homunculus will listen to your words and orders? With Mykel's blood, you will only create a cold-blooded creature that might be able to kill you," Amaryllis explained with a serious expression.

"Really?" Rozan asked and he looked a bit scared.

"Homunculus have infinite growth and depends on the material you use to make them an intelligent creature. If you're using Mykel's blood, the blood that's enough to create something beyond godlike, do you think it won't happen if it became a homunculus?" Amaryllis asked with her eyebrows raised. "What you were trying to do is going to kill us all. So I suggest you not do that ever again," Amaryllis pointed out.

"I-I see... I won't do that again, I promise," Rozan said as he raised his hands.

"That applied to you as well, Deviatris," Mykel said. "I can see that you're interested in it and thinking of doing it behind my back," Mykel looked at Deviatris with a cold gaze.

"I won't. I promise," Deviatris said as she hid behind Kiersha.

They all then went into the portal that Amaryllis had found, and they were in a similar place to the previous ones. They were welcomed by legions of demons, but those weren't a problem for them, in fact, they were getting bored by weak opponents.

"Got anything?" Elena asked Amaryllis.

"Barbatos. This one is different from the ones that we have encountered. He serves three kings of hell, and it appears he holds access to enter the second layer," Amaryllis answered after she gathered information from the demon that was captured by Elena.

"Kings of Hell? So they're stronger than the Princes of Hell? Stronger than Lucifer?" Sven asked with a confused look.

"No. These kings are the ones who rule the second and third layers of hell. The princes are the one who rules the fourth down to the ninth layers, and Lucifer observe in the center with Lilith," Mykel answered. "It sounds confusing, but just imagine each layer as a different continent with so many kingdoms," Mykel added.

"Mykel is right, and since the Limbo world or the first layer is the highest one, Kings and Princes aren't allowed to be here. The rules forbid them since the Limbo world isn't really a place for punishment," Amaryllis pointed out. "Also, this Barbatos holds an important role in the Limbo world, and I believe we will get something useful from him," Amaryllis continued.

"Good. Find him and bring him here," Mykel said as he looked at Kiersha and the other princesses.

They all nodded with understanding as they spread their wings, and then flew to find Barbatos.

It took them an hour until they came back with a demon in a hunter uniform with a hunter cap that covered his gray and messy long hair. He had long and big ears, and he looked like a big goblin which didn't look threatening at all compared to the other dukes. One thing that made Jeanne and the others surprised was that Frigna and Sapphira were both heavily injured.

"What happened to both of you?" Aurea asked with her eyebrows furrowed.

Frigna threw an old rifle to the ground with bird carvings on the body. They were surprised to see a rifle in a demon world, but it didn't look like a normal old rifle. When Gerrard took it, he felt like his strength was being sucked into the rifle, but it didn't affect him that much.

"That damn gun is the reason why we are like this..." Frigna answered as she looked at the hole in her left chest that slowly healed back. "It's not just a gun, it didn't need a bullet and somehow it can shoot something powerful with magic as the bullet," Frigna explained.

Gerrard checked the gun and decided to test it out, and when he covered the gun with his magic, it started to react. He shot a massive ball of black fire in the distance, and when it hit the hill, it exploded like a nuclear bomb. The shockwave was enough to knock everyone back and it shocked them by how powerful it was.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"It broke..." Gerrard said as he checked the barrel that got busted.

"That's a nice weapon. Why don't you bring it back with you and try to learn how to make it? You can use a gun now, rather than a bow," Mykel suggested as he looked at the rifle.

"I'll help you with that. I'm interested in devices that run by magic. I might be able to improve it and make something better," Shelly said as she checked the rifle in Gerrard's hand.

"Yeah. I would gladly make something from this," Gerrard said as he held the gun tightly.

Amaryllis touched Barbatos' head and read all his memories, and when she was done, both Frigna and Sapphira destroyed his into pieces. Zherlthsh and Vixelleth came back with Nefarath not long after that, and she regained her power back.

"What do we have?" Mykel asked.

"Everything," Amaryllis answered with a satisfied smile. "I have the whole Limbo world and its structure, and I know where the rest of the dukes are. We can go from here to every place in Limbo world and it will be a long journey since I have made the fastest route," Amaryllis continued.

"Let's spread out. Aurea, you go with your sisters. Jeanne, you go with Brynhilde and Amaryllis. Sven, lead the boys. Manna, you go with the ladies," Mykel said as he looked at them. "Elena, you come with me," Mykel continued.

"Without Amaryllis? We might get lost," Sven asked.

"Don't worry, I can be your GPS. I'll guide you to where you should go," Amaryllis answered.

"Uh... Okay..." Sven looked at Amaryllis weirdly because sometimes she acted goofy and silly.

"Since there's no more question, let's move," Mykel said.

They all nodded and went their separate ways to find the remaining Dukes of Hell. Amaryllis had given everyone a mini-map like in a game, and it was enough to guide them to where they had to go. It was helpful and it wouldn't take long since everyone was strong enough to handle the Dukes.

Mykel watched everyone leave and no longer could be seen, and then he looked at Elena who had been spacing out. He approached her and carried her like a princess in his arms and it started her while at the same time flustered.

"Wh-why?" Elena asked and looked at Mykel with her reddened face.

"What's wrong? You don't like it?" Mykel asked with his eyebrows raised. "I don't know what I did, or if you're still bothered by our conversation back then. But I want you to know that I won't leave your side as long as you want me there," Mykel said as he looked at Elena.

"But why do I have to be carried like this?" Elena asked and her face became more red the longer she was in his arms.

"I have never carried you like this, I just want to see your reaction. I have never seen you make that kind of expression before, so it's new for me," Mykel smiled as he spread his wings. "I'll carry you until you don't want to be carried anymore," Mykel added and started flying.

"It's embarrassing, but I'm happy, and also this won't be enough to make me happy," Elena said as she leaned her head on Mykel's chest.

"I know. Let's take a few days' break, just the two of us. I have been neglecting you for a hundred years, so I promise it will be fun," Mykel replied.

"Okay. I'm looking forward to it," Elena smiled as she closed her eyes and let the wind hit her face.