Licht said, "So, what's the plan?"
Liebe said, "Let's just talk." As they went to Liebe's office.
Licht said, "What is that black thing?"
Liebe said, "Let's sit down." As they sat down, Liebe said, "Gelda told me it's supposed to be a chocolate mousse cake slice." As he tasted it, Liebe coughed and said, "What is this? For a cake, why is it bitter, salty, and sour, and so less sweet?" As he called in Gelda.
Gelda said, "You called for me?"
Liebe said, "Umm, Gelda, what is this?"
Gelda said, "A failed attempt at a chocolate mousse cake after the 30th attempt."
Liebe said, "I see. The watch is quite nice, but why is this cake like this? And like, why is there so much overwriting in this note? Like, one place it's written 'Acting Captain,' one place 'Liebe,' and one place it's written 'Faust.'"
Gelda said, "It is because the captain made it, and you know her precision in cooking. And she really thought on the note."
Liebe said, "Ok then, you may leave."
Licht said, "Well, this sure was deadly."
Liebe said, "Yeah. Now, about the blood work, what do you say?"
Licht said, "Well, it certainly was interesting."
Five minutes later, Gelda came in and said, "Lord, it's time for dinner. Everyone is waiting."
Liebe said, "Ok. Also, if it isn't too much trouble, can you get me another slice?"
Gelda said, "Of course."
Licht said, "Seriously?"
Liebe said, "Of course."
And later, they sat down for dinner. Liebe said, "Isn't the captain here?"
Gelda said, "Unfortunately, she has work."
Liebe said, "Of course."
As they ate, Eldrie said, "This is amazing, Lord."
Stal said, "I must agree."
Gelda said, "You will definitely make a great house husband one day."
Licht said, "Well, that's our leader."
Alysa said, "Yeah, this jambalaya turned out good."
Gaia said, "Tasty Jamlaya, tasty."
Liebe said, "It's pronounced 'jambalaya.'"
Gaia said, "Jampalya."
Liebe said, "I'm sorry I asked. Eat as much as you want; there is plenty."
Gaia said, "Really?"
Alysa said, "Of course there is, kiddo."
Licht said, "That's good to see."
Gelda said, "At this point, I should learn to cook from you."
Elizabeth said, "Mommy, your cooking has perfect nutritional value, but the taste is average."
Gelda said, "Thank you."
Nora said, "Love the flavour."
Lara said, "I will definitely need the recipe."
Liebe said, "When will you guys go to the Empire again for Riruru's treatment?"
Lara said, "Next week. I will only be taking one day off."
Liebe said, "Of course."
After dinner, Gaia said, "Play with me."
Liebe said, "Let me finish the dishes first. Till then, play with Isurugi's tail." As Isurugi just moved, and Gaia chased his tail.
Licht said, "Well, this sure is interesting."
M said, "You actually find it interesting?"
Licht said, "Of course."
Gelda went to Lilith's office. Lilith said, "So, how was the cake and present?"
Gelda said, "He asked for a second slice."
Lilith said, "That is good to know."
Gelda said, "Also, he got you something. And since you didn't come to join dinner with us, I saved a plate for you."
Lilith said, "For me?"
Gelda said, "Liebe cooked, and it is quite delicious." As Lilith opened the bag, it had a note. The note said, "Thank you, Mom." Inside was a pocket watch.
Lilith said, "This is certainly useful." And after taking a bite, Lilith said, "It is definitely delicious."
Gelda said, "I know. And well, I thought you needed a home-cooked meal."
Lilith teared up as she said, "Yeah."
Gelda said, "What a crybaby. When was the last time you had an actual home-cooked meal?"
Lilith said, "I don't remember."
Gelda said, "Dumbass crybaby."
After the dishes, as they sat in the lobby, Liebe said, "Gaia, want to play a game?"
Gaia said, "Ok."
Liebe said, "Dark Magic: Dark Orb!" As he created a small ball. "Try and catch it, Gaia."
Gaia tried her best to catch it, and after a few minutes of playing, the orb disappeared.
Gaia said, "Where did the ball go?"
Liebe said, "Looks like my mana ran out."
Licht looked at Liebe and said, "Sorry, what?"
Gaia said, "Let me fix that." As she said, "Magic!" and Liebe was set ablaze.
Isurugi said, "Don't cremate him; he is still alive!"
Licht said, "I will get the water!"
Gaia said, "Golden flames."
Licht said, "I'm on fire, yet I don't feel hot."
As the flames went away, Gaia said, "All better now. Now, make ball again."
Liebe said, "Fine, fine. Dark Magic: Dark Orb!"
Gaia continued to chase the ball.
In my office, Licht said, "Ok, about the blood work: she has a unique flame magic."
Liebe said, "I'm listening."
Licht said, "It's golden in nature, but it can change colour to crimson or white."
Liebe said, "Ok."
Licht said, "And her passive can be determined as 'Absolute Support' or 'Demonic Life.' Whenever she uses her magic, she can heal wounds that usually kill people and reconnect severed limbs—basically give demonic regeneration. And she strengthens allies based on mana left; the lower mana she has left, the stronger we become, as well as based on her emotions. Her magic can be either holy or unholy. It can only be named as 'Vesta Mikil Fornást.'"
Liebe said, "Interesting. And from our demonstration a few minutes ago..."
Licht said, "I hate it when you use the carrot and the stick plan."
Liebe said, "I'm the kind of leader who prefers the carrot rather than the stick, and for Gaia, a little encouragement is best."
Licht said, "Yeah, I saw."
Liebe said, "Wait, we can ask Arteos. He should know something."
Licht said, "Ok, ask him."
As he went into his mind and said, "Arteos."
Arteos said, "What is it, human?"
Liebe said, "You know anything about a demon girl called Gaia? Half-demon, has blonde hair, pale skin, black wings, and horns?"
Arteos said, "I don't know if you know this, but all devils have pale skin, black horns, and wings. Why are you humans so racist?"
Liebe said, "Then can you ask the big bad ruler of hell himself if he knows?"
Arteos said, "You mean the ruler of the 25th floor?"
Liebe said, "Yeah, the Devil King himself, the big bad devil Lucifer."
Arteos said, "Oh no, no, no, no, no, no. Hell no."
Liebe said, "Why? Is he really that scary?"
Arteos said, "Why the hell? Just because he lives with us in the underworld makes him a devil? Why are you humans so racist? Dude, he is called the King of Hell, and the dude is a goddamn fallen angel! How the frick does that make him a devil? Do you humans even know what a goddamn angel even is?"
Liebe said, "Humans with white wings and tall feathers."
Arteos said, "Sorry I asked. Please forgive me. But just know, there might be 25 supreme devils, but they aren't the rulers. Like, the ruler of the 25th floor is Lucifer, despite the fact there is a supreme devil. And floors 9, 13, 7, 22, 19 are ruled by sinners."
Liebe said, "Wait, so you're saying not all floors are ruled by supreme devils?"
Arteos said, "Yes."
Liebe said, "And angels actually exist?"
Arteos said, "Yes, they used to. And if they didn't, where the hell do you think fallen angels came from?"
Liebe said, "Well, if a devil and human love each other very much..."
Arteos said, "I swear to God, if I see you on the surface, I will kick you in the nuts just for the racism."
Liebe said, "So, what's the big bad Lucifer like? And how many fallen angels are there?"
Arteos said, "Three or something. And the ruler of floor 22 is a sinner and another fallen angel. And what the hell do you mean, 'the big bad'?"
Liebe said, "Well, Lucifer. Any idea about the fallen angel dude?"
Arteos said, "Oh, him? Yeah, dude just stays at his castle. The poor dude is battling depression, and all he does all day locked up is make toys or something. Because of him, the entire floor smells like alcohol. And whenever the hell he isn't drunk, he is at some random corner of his big bad castle crying like a three-year-old. If he spread fear like how he spreads depression, I swear to God, you humans wouldn't exist long enough for racism."
Liebe said, "Ok, got it. The dude is basically a 90-year-old divorced dude."
Arteos said, "Somehow, you are correct."
Liebe said, "Yeah. So, can I make a contract with him?"
Arteos said, "Oh hell no. To do that, you need his relic, and his relic is, well, inside a volcano, 5000 feet under lava."
Liebe said, "So it exists."
Arteos said, "Yeah, it does."
Liebe said, "Great, let's do it."
Arteos said, "Wait up, human. Even if you summon him, he probably won't pick up."
Liebe said, "If it exists, it can be. Let's do it."
Arteos said, "Among all the humans I made a contract with, you and that human Lilith are the most annoying," as he broke the connection to Arteos.
Liebe said, "Licht, we have a plan."
Licht said, "And that is?"
Liebe said, "We will go into a volcano and take back a relic and, well, get Lucifer's relic and summon Lucifer to ask about Gaia."
Licht said, "Did you just unlock a new level of stupid?"
Liebe said, "No, why?"
Licht said, "Because you want to speak with the King of Hell himself. That's why."
Liebe said, "Don't worry. Arteos said he is a chill guy who is drunk in depression 24/7."
Licht said, "No, we are not doing that. Even summoning Lucifer is far too dangerous."