Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

"What is your relationship to Arsene Snow?" Xin Shen, the Holy Sword patriarch, aloofly asked, after dragging me away from Master, with his two daughters.

"Where is Little Jing?" I countered, shooting the silent children a glance. Watching them eye their surroundings with curiosity, I could not help but fall into wonder. They were so tiny and cute. I just wanted to steal them away nibble ono there chibi cheeks.

"On her way." He answered sharply.

Shen Xin sighed and passed his hands through his long golden hair. His azure eyes sparkled for a moment, and he pursed his lips, as only silence seemed to follow till the sounds of footsteps sounded.

"I was summoned?" Bursting through the doors of Xin Shen's study, a gorgeous woman holding quite a few features of Yu Lan appeared. Shooting me a glance, following onto Xin Shen, her gaze slowly fell onto Arkanos and Ty.

"Big Sis!" The little ones screamed.

Leaping into Yu Jing's arms, her smile brightened like stars. Showing a warmth, I would never expect to be shown on a disciple of Aiza. Yu Jing's innate iciness melted away into a motherly smile.

"Mine," She muttered like a thief, leaving without another word with two dragons in arm.

"She is weird. Really weird." I muttered, amused by her actions. Releasing an annoyed breath, I turned to Xin Shen, who maintained his icy demeanor.

"Arsene is the Lord of Midgard. I guess we are allies; our realms have a treaty." I finally answered, taking a seat on one of his mats.

"And is Asura, Arsene in disguise?"

I smiled, unable to help myself from rolling my eyes, "The Holy Swords have a direct line to the Holy Order. You are a major head in that organization whose sole focus is to hunt down devils and demons. Why ask me? There is a formation that reveals the true form of a devil." I carelessly remarked, knowing this man was right on the money. But I guess that is why Master prepped me as soon as he left Alos.

"Quite right." He coldly remarked, finding the head seat that stood on a platform. Towering over, a faint shadow of a smile grew. "But devils are tricky, and from what I know, Arsene could be a Royal Devil. I propose a more in-depth test."

"True, but it seems you are standing on very thin ground around my disciple. You can simply kill him, but if he is not Arsene. You may offend one of the greatest genius untouched by the Court of Nox or any major power; he may just turn to another Sect."

"And that is why I asked you to join me." Xin Shen lightly replied, narrowing his Azure eyes slowly. "So is Arsene Snow, Asura Bloodgrave?"

My lips curled as I felt a powerfully holy divine sense whisp through me. Touching upon my soul, I showed no sign of acknowledgment but rather a deadly stillness. "Asura is not Arsene Snow," I answered, enjoying the trap that was laid at my feet.

"Then what are you doing here on Alos?" Xin Shen investigated running a game of a hundred questions with me.

"I am hunting a snake. I am sure you have heard reports of Loki being on Alos. He was just at Yu Lans home a year ago and stopped at the Celestrial Palace." I answered, rising to my feet.

"My lady, you cannot leave." Xin Shen proclaimed with a deadly glint.

"You think I fear the angels? I know you are hiding. Come out." I coldly challenged, storming the room in my divinity, turning whatever decorations he had to dust.

"SO you found me out." A holy voice filled with apathy echoed.

Watching the world twist, I frowned as I allowed Master's eyes to touch upon my mind. Linking our eyes together, his cooling voice resounded in me.

"Calm yourself," He softly said. "It's a trap. The Angels will not attack you, not when Asura Bloodgrave could be baited for Arsene."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Yael. The Arch-Angel that is presiding over finding and killing Arsene Snow." He announced, but he did not appear. Narrowing my eyes, I stared coldly at Xin Shen.

"What the hell is this about?" I snapped, ready to draw my weapon.

"The fact you are in business with Arsene Snow is unbecoming, but the fact you have a disciple with such potential is horrid. We need to make sure. Something big is about to happen, and we are going to require disciples like Asura Bloodgrave."

"Freya... I think they are trying to recruit me." Said Master.

"Forgive all the secrecy and offense, lady Freya, but we need you to make a Soul Oath. To confirm that Asura doesn't have any type of connection with that devil Arsene Snow. This is not just about suspicion but about an opportunity."

Master laughter suddenly crackled in my head, "Idiots, the lot of them. Make the deal. You are connected to me. Lilith will serve whatever oath you make near me. Also, you should have awoken a soul technique. It should also have the ability to absorb oaths. Learn it, as soon as possible."

Master is so smart! Freya is going to eat him all up. Lilith, too. She has such soft skin and stirring eyes. I wonder what she tastes like? Is she rough? I wonder how her tongue will--

"Freya?" Xin Shen suddenly called, "Your drooling."

Coming back to myself, I chuckled, wiping my jaw. "Sorry, one of my acolytes did something naughty. What is this annoying oath? If it's really just about my disciple being clear of stupid suspicion, then fine, bring it." I impatiently waved, wiping the drool slipping from my lips; I could see Shen blush a bit. Lifting my lips into a cute grin, I giggled. " Whats the oath?"

Pulling out a piece of strange paper I did not recognize, I frowned, but Master comforting voice resounded, "Calm yourself and believe in your Master. The Rise of Shadowfell is coming. Play along."

Handing me the strange paper that felt like liquid, I narrowed my eyes as a ripple ran through the page.

Scanning my gaze over the content, I arched my head up sharply towards Xin Shen, "Are you serious? Are the Angels so desperate?"

"War is coming," Said Yael, calmly echoing from the void. "The Devils and Demons won, but now our time is coming."

"I would be a fool not to agree, but nothing is free. What is it you want?" I swiftly remarked.

"To dry the Hells. The Old System will once more be awakened and judged by our new Heavenly Father.. In the coming years, The Gates to Oblivion shall open, and the reign of Devils and Demons will come to an end."