After finishing my training and gaining my new Unique Skill, as I was about to fly back to the castle for some much needed contemplation on my next steps, and to rest, I still dislike having to use up so much emotional energy pushing myself like I did. However, just then, a swirling rectangle portal opened up, I instantly knew this was Verts doing, her Dimensional Gate skill.
As she came through the portal, I was still sitting upon my makeshift throne as she rushed over in a hurry and fell to one knee "Master I bring news!" She said in a serious manner. I nodded lightly, trying to quickly figure out what could be so urgent that she would need to see me unannounced. Usually, over my tenure here training, she would appear to give a report every few months like clockwork, either her or she would send Kali through the Dimensional Gate. "Raise your head and tell me, quickly." She did as was told and spoke in a hurried tone "Master, Bleu and Blanc are currently in a meeting at Bleu's castle, from our information network, it seems that Blanc has only arrived recently." I looked off into the now apocalyptic wasteland of my training area, as I followed the smoke into the air.
Perfect, I was waiting for them to make a move, thinking they would come for me together, however, I knew they would be cautious, considering Blancs intelligence and penchant for political manoeuvring and planning, one of the reasons I want her by the way, I knew they would be reserved in their actions, worried about my next moves, growing reputation, or power that allowed me to make one of us submit. Although, I wasn't concerned about Blanc, like the rest of us, she was still young, she isn't going to be as good at those aspects yet than herself that was in the original timeline that I read about. Bleu, on the other hand, well, she was not going to want to have to 'work' by attacking first, was my analysis on her. I am not sure if at this point in time, or because of my interference in the original timeline, if she will still have the same quirk of not going all out with her power unless motivated. However, if she does, I would think that she would be 'motivated' against me, considering the cost of losing for her.
As I processed all this in a few seconds, I broke the heavy silence of the environment, as I said to Vert in my signature monotone voice, "This is good news, I have been waiting for them to make the first move, however, it seems a rare opportunity has graced me. Go back and continue with your work, I will deal with them, you will be getting some more helpers soon." I said with a slight, cold smirk at the end, as I felt that euphoric feeling start to rise as I imagined how this will play out.
Vert nodded hastily and stood before bowing "At once master!" And then left through her Dimensional Gate.
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A few hours later, after ensuring my magic power was replenished to a healthy degree, I shot off through the air at speeds that defied mortal comprehension, as I went westward to my next conquest.
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I appeared in the sky above the frozen and brittle environment of Bleus territory, in Hell, there are many different 'biomes', 'environments' or 'landmarks' that I and the other Primordials chose as our 'areas' that best suited us and our needs, from there, our descendants of our colour lineages went and expanded and fought for more land and resources within this endless place that is Hell. In contrast, since the establishment of 'integration' and the daemons of differing lineages being able to move through or live in different Primordial territories, which is a relatively new occurrence, Hell has become something it was not in the original timeline, civilised. It almost seems like the central world...almost, its still Hell at the core, a mostly desolate place where the sun never shines and daemons fight for supremacy over each other, the changes my existence has had on the place is noticeable, but the core identity of the place is still the same.
I sweep my piercing grey and black eyes over the area where Bleus castle is and acts as the centre of her domain, before quickly getting to the reason I am here. I knew if I was not quick enough, those two will sense me.
I lift my arm forward, while still suspended in the air, with one slender hand in my pocket, and mutter aloud "Death Materialisation" As I manifest 30 thousand weapons easily now, since the merge and evolution. I could easily go for more and drain more magic power, but I need to ensure I have enough magic power for potential unaccounted incidents that may happen. I am arrogant in nature, yes, like most Primordials, but not stupid, I will not underestimate these two, even if I know they are not my match.
BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ
As the weapons comprised of anti-magic manifest with a buzz sound like some sort of static electricity, and multiply within a fraction of a second to reach 30 thousand, the beams of anti-magic matter appear at the end of each one, instantly firing like a firing squad at a mere thought from me.
VWOOOM VWOOOOM
The air cracks and wains under the pressure, the air begins to heat up just from the amount of energy being used, if a mortal were here they would suffocate from the lack of oxygen, as the molecules in the very air burn up from the attack - an accidental passive effect it would seem.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The beams fire in rapid succession, speeding through the air like a bullet let loose from the chamber.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The palace is hit, then eradicated into nothingness in what was, from start to finish, a second or two at most. I apply Agility and Strength, in preparation with the time afforded me and then speak, not loudly nor quietly, however, I instinctively knew they heard me as if the very realm was on my side and wanted my enemies to know what I uttered "Come on out, Bleu and Blanc."
I then start to charge up Anti-Magic Beam Emission in my right hand and hold it, turned face up at my side, as a swirling abyssal-like blackness rests upon my graceful right hand, ready for pure annihilation.
I feel their Daemonic Haki flare, as they use it to help with making their way out of the place where a magnificent ice castle once stood strong. I see them both side by side appear out of the rubble as I float closer to their position. Both of them, even after just going through all of that still have an air of otherworldly presence and beauty rippling off of them like a wave.
Bleu was the first to speak, a little anger in her voice, which surprised me, considering what I thought I knew of her, actually I guess I did just destroy her home... She tries and fails to stay composed "Now why would the 'Great Primordial Grey, Gris,'" She said sarcastically "Come and destroy my castle that took me many years to build! Do you know how hard that was for me?" Blanc at her side seemed to sigh lightly as she spoke low to Bleu beside her "That is just because you are lazy!" Bleu harumphed, and folded her arms, looking away from Blanc.
Hmm, these two are similar to what I remember but not at the same time. Wait, why am I still shocked by this? I shake my head and say in a languid and blank manner, the swirling mass of anti-magic anergy still resting on my outstretched hand "You know exactly why, you and the others have called a truce, along with the fact you two took it a step further and actually united against me through a partnership, I came to do what I originally planned, considering you gave me the perfect opportunity, with this little meeting of yours." I say as I use my free hand to point at where they came from, which now resembles a demolished building, before continuing on with my 'proposition' "Now, I am not one, which you will come to understand soon enough, that likes to beat around the bush as it were, I am unapologetically direct. I will give you the same ultimatum I gave Vert, kneel and serve me, or... we can do this the hard way" I let my words settle in the air as I glanced sideways to my right hand.
Blanc was the one to speak this time, "What would we get from this arrangement?" I was slightly surprised by the early showing of her brilliant political mind, not allowing her natural daemonic tendencies to override her rational and intelligent mind, even after everything that I have done. It was right to get these two next, they both will become great assets.
However, I needed to ensure these two knew their place. I released my full Daemonic Haki as the ground started to fall apart from the pressure, we were all floating off the ground so the terrain didn't affect us. They both matched my Daemonic Haki, trying to keep themselves from falling under its immense pressure, comparing it to before with Vert would be a disservice. "What... will you get? You will be able to live, for one." I could let them know that they cannot die, although, for a chance to not have to exert myself and be able to use it as a threat, to potentially get them to submit without a fight, I used it. I then continued on. "For another, you can go through life knowing you are serving a higher being and purpose, when, as civilisation flourishes and develops, as the eons pass by, you will be able to hold your heads high and say that you, are the close servants of a future God among men!! A King of Kings!" I said as my voice uncharacteristically rose at the end and my eyes sparkled derangedly, while I felt that same euphoric feeling overflow my mind, as I spoke out my vision of a future, where I stood above all in this world, this world of powerful existences that will be kneeling at my feet, equally in awe and fear.
They both seemed to step back slightly, as my words fell over the area, seemingly making the whipping, cold winds, freeze in place, as if they continued with their natural course, they may be punished by this existence that they are in the presence of.
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Blanc and Bleu seemed to not be able to hold back their impressed expressions and unable to resist the magnetic pull that Gris was exhibiting, making them now see why Vert bent the knee, it was not just the power, that is one thing they respect as daemons, but the person himself. They would be lying to themselves if they said they didn't want to see how far this formidable and unreachable anomaly could go, however, they were also Primordials, fundamentally powerful and arrogant beings, they would not willingly bend the knee, that was unacceptable to them. Nevertheless, before they could allow themselves to be caught up in Gris's allure, Blanc muttered with a soft and almost gentle tone, but it was laced with an edge "We will not, we cannot follow someone that would not be able to defeat us and prove their absolute dominance, show us, not with words, but actions, that you are worthy of us!"
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I looked over at them, seemingly still riding some of my high, speaking evenly "Very well, I will crush you, here and now, and then, both you" I say pointing at Blanc "and you" I then point to Bleu before slowly floating back to give myself room to attack "Will be mine, for eternity..."
(A/N Phew! That was a long one! Thank you if have read this far! I hope you are enjoying the journey as much as I am writing it for you guys. Make sure if you haven't yet, to write a review and tell me your thoughts!)
(P.S - I know Hell in Tensura is a place that is essentially devoid of land and with no environments or even solid ground, but considering this is the place I started the story and how long I am planning on him being in Hell, I wanted to put my own spin on it, which is what I have done since he came to Hell. Same with the culture of the daemons interreacting with each other etc instead of 'just' fighting for supremacy or resources! There is obviously still that here too, they are still daemons after all and the Primordials do not really care much for what they get up to, unless it goes against them or affects their plans.)