We materialized on the chilly, gusty cliffs located behind Akiras school. The brisk mountain breeze stung my skin. Akira walked a paces in front standing straight with an expressionless voice.
"You may defuse now."
I stripped the power away, from him. His eyes regained their hue and the dull sickly shade of his skin faded as though he was recovering from an extended dreadful sickness. Each time I merge with him he takes on a look as if it clings to him.
"Lucifer " Akira spoke, his voice deliberate and weighty "you have broken this world times. Yet I find it hard to believe that you are the one aiding me in mending it. What motivates you to do this?"
I smiled softly a laugh escaping as the edges of my mouth lifted.
Ah, ah ah. When God created you humans He ordered me to obey you. I refused. I was formed from fire while these humans, shaped from clay seemed like rubbish to me. God stripped me of all I had despite my devotion, to Him. So I defied Him—declared His creation meaningless. Vowed to demonstrate it.
Akira continued to listen his eyes fully open.
"God placed His bet on me " I continued, "He bestowed upon me strength, to His and dared me to attempt corrupting mankind. From Adam till today it's merely a murmur. With a slight nudge humans plunge into sin. They barely require my influence now. They commit sins. Then blame me for them. Isn't that dull? That's why I decided to raise the stakes. I surrendered my body to a human… merely to witness the type of havoc your kind would unleash under my identity."
Akira gave a subtle smile. "You defied God once. Humans do it daily."
His words struck me deeper, than any blade.
"Well Akira " I murmured, approaching and locking eyes with him eager, for excitement "what's your next step? Where do you plan to hide this time?"
He was silent.
How about we hear this story from Lint? All I am the devil, the master of every human heart.
[ LINT SAITO-POV ]
I removed my rain-soaked coat. Tossed it onto the backseat of the vehicle.
"Oh Akira… what sort of trouble have you landed yourself in?" I muttered while sliding into the drivers seat. I massaged my eyes attempting to steady my breathing. Where, on earth could I track him down now?"
He had been my companion, from childhood. We matured together sharing the skies. His mother frequently baked cupcakes for us. Who would have imagined he would eventually abandon me… and follow the devil?
"HEY! Quit zoning out! I'm trapped inside your car!"
Lucarious yelled, his wings clumsily tucked against the ceiling.
"My wings are stuck! Please assist me!"
"What a fallen angel you are " I replied. "Simply fold them fool!"
His expression shifted to one of worry.
"Why are you so upset, dude? Calm down. Akira will be gone before long. I'll return Lucifer to where he should be. People fear the things. I've come to assist you in overcoming him. Enjoy life while a charming angel rides with you." He chuckled foolishly.
"Be quiet!" I shouted. "You angels never grasp what love means! Akira is the friend I've ever known.. Now—now fate has driven me to end his life!"
Following that Lucarious fell quiet. He neatly folded his wings well—without them he appeared nearly human.
I entered the highway. The pavement emitted a humming noise, beneath the car's tires. Then he spoke, his tone very soft.
Hearts were not bestowed upon humans by God. We experience emotions well. I came into existence following Lucifer. Despite his residence in hell he remained our elder. I would see him regularly. He ignored me…. He was magnificent. More magnificent, than any angel.
He exhaled deeply.
"When he rebelled against God and was expelled I descended to Earth to urge him to change. Yet he refused. I broke the rules of heaven by arriving without permission so now I remain here permanently.. Lucifer was evading me. I searched around. I still believe he isn't completely wicked… I hope he returns."
His voice trembled.
"I apologize for acting so childish. I simply… wish for everyone to feel joy " he expressed.
I experienced a discomfort, in my chest.
"Okay " I murmured, "Apologies, for shouting."
In an instant his voice shifted from peaceful to frantic and unrestrained.
Hey, man, no stress! So what's the plan now? Are you thinking of me abducting the angel? Just to be clear—I am totally straight.
"BE QUIET! Don't say anything until we see Sir Kinard!"
At last we arrived at the Kindaiechi Agency's location. A figure clad in a black coat approached us. His face was concealed from the nose down by an oni mask and a brimmed black hat shaded his eyes. Silently he swung open my car door.
His gaze alone was sufficient to send chills down my spine.
I retrieved the pen drive from the dashboard—the register of Japan's notorious criminals, compiled by Sir Kinard himself. I slipped it into my pocket and stepped outside.
"Hey " I inquired, "is this the agencys uniform?"
He simply. Through his quiet motions beckoned me to come along with him.
The interior of the structure surrounded us. Lucarious brought up the completely amazed.
"Dude look at this spot! It's incredible!"
We continued moving... Until abruptly numerous individuals donning black oni masks gathered around us.
Getting closer.
Encircling us.
Something was totally off...