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! Before a small warning. In this story I'm writing, Seika, the main character, was born in early Japan. I know that in Japan there are different religions. Writing this, I don't mean to offend anyone, really. I always admired the culture that is there; it reminds me of beauty and grace, and it just perfectly matches the character. In the story it was her parents who believed in Christianity and who taught her this religion. So yeah, I really don't want to offend anyone. !

You were born durning the first era Taika, in Japon. Lucky for you, you were born in a well-respected and well-known family.

You were educated for a proper lady since being a child. You laceked in nothing, you had money, beuty, knowlage and skills that most ladies weren't allowed to learn.
One day you met a man your age, he tried to steal some fruits from your garden. To say you were charmed was not enough. From friends to lovers. You sneaked out at night just to meet with him and glance at the starts.

Your father loved you dearly. You were his pride, when most of the woman had to marry someone their father had choosen for them. You were lucky enough to have the privilege of having your choice.

As soon as you came of age, ready to marry, you asked your father for his blessing and allowance to marry your beloved. He was skeptical; he never trusted the man you loved. In his eyes you could become an empress with all your beauty and intelligence. Nevertheless, he agreed. Of course he did; as long as you were happy, he was. So you married the man you loved and made the biggest mistake of your life.

The man in question was only interested in your father's dowry and title. While you were ready to put your own life in danger for him, he wouldn't move a finger to help you.

Not long after the wedding, your perfect life began to be ruined. Your husband brought lovers to your shared house. He didn't even try to hide it. No. He was so full of pride when you caught him in bed with other women. That smirk. It broke something in you. That day you decided to never give your heart to anyone else.

The same night he brought lovers to your house, you overheard their conversation about killing you and claiming your whole money. In fury and in despair, you killed your husband's lovers, leaving him to be the last one. Blood was everywhere, everywhere you looked was red. Your home, once so bright, is now full of crimson and death. You had to hide the bodies, if the village knew what you did, you would be killed, but did you regret what you did? No.

You turned for help to your younger sisters, the one you trusted the most.
Another mistake. You told her everything, asked her to cover you once the news comes out, you
foulishly trusted your sister, thinking she would help. You didn't know that your sister was always jealous of your beauty. Instead of helping, she went straight to the elders, putting blame on you.

You were sentenced guilty, as your punishment, you were to die a long, suffering death by bleeding out.
For you, the real punishment was to watch your father looking at you, who slowly was dying. That look broke your heart. He wasn't angry at you, he was angry at himself that he couldn't save you. By what you did, you ruined your father's great name he deserved to have.

During your last moments, you looked at your foolish sister. She was smirking at you. Thinking that now her life would be full of flowers and goodness, she was wrong. Now that you've ruined your family name, no one is going to want her as a bride. For she comes from a family that committed a crime.
You glare at her. "Foolish... "

When you woke up, you found yourself in a different place and in a different body. You were taller, your skin pale as if bathed in moonlight. You had long, silky, black hair and sharp, crimson eyes. On the tips of your sharp nails, a red gradient could be seen. You had two white, fluffy, fox-like ears on top of your head and a white tail. On the tips of your ears and tail, the red gradient appeared too. Further exploring, you found out you were in Hell. After all, where would you go if not there after what you did.

You quickly got used to the new truth, you were dead, a sinner in Hell that had to fight to live.
Determined to survive, you quickly got to work by gathering the most important thing: knowledge and information.

As time flew by, you got more knowledge and power. Starting as a mere sinner that could control blood to a deadly overlord that nobody wanted to be enemies with.

With your skill that you gained while still being alive, you established companies and an information guild. First was the information guild, a place where for a good price, sinners could learn useful rumors. Then, after collecting enough money, you decided to start a business.
It started small, one alcohol company, the recepie you used was your old family specialty that was passed from generation to generation. It went so popular in Hell it made you real money.

As you got richer and richer, you used your wealth to establish more businesses. Smaller or bigger, it didn't matter. Your name was so popular it made the money itself. Every product you sold was considered luxurious and the best out on the market.
Even royalty like Ars Goetia or other sins bought your products, claiming they are the best out there.

Of course money is not the only important thing in Hell. More souls mean more power, and how to claim souls? Deals. You proposed deals to sinners: they get a job, a place to stay, or useful information for their souls. You changed your name in Hell to Seika. After all, sinners use their real name only when signing a deal and giving up on their souls, and you? You weren't so stupid as to give up on your soul. Later it turned out that your new body was based on kitsune. Normally for a kitsune, the more tails it has, it symbolizes how many years the kitsune lived, but for you, more tails grow whenever your power grows. Judging by how some sinners look, you managed to keep at least a human look.

In Hell you were called many names, but the most popular were "Bloody Rose of the Underworld" and "Demoness of Information." You had ears and eyes everywhere, as the boss of the information guild should. You had many connections, even in other rings where no sinner could step in. It was useful.

As years slowly passed by, huge news shook Hell. An heir to the throne appeared. The one and only daughter of Lucifer and the first woman. It was a happy time, the celebration of the princess's birth lasted for weeks. Festivals and parades took place each day, and yet the happy time was soon ruined. A problem appeared in Hell. Overpopulation. The King went to Heaven with a plan to redeem the damned souls, but Heaven didn't listen. They decided to take more drastic measures. Exterminations. Isn't it ironic? The place considered the most safe and pure deciding it is best to slaughter us?

Lucifer agreed, and so the hate fell upon him, but those with enough brain knew he didn't have any choice, that if he tried to go against them, his family would suffer. So he signed the contract. Once a year an extermination would take place where only sinners would be hunted like animals.

You had seen the King of Hell only once during an overlord meeting. He was a figure that barely showed in society. He was a broken man, when you looked at him, sitting in his throne at the end of the table during the overlords meeting, trying his best to appear as if the centuries of his damned existence didn't weigh heavy on him, it weirdly made your heart clench. He only appeared one time, never again was he present during any overlord meetings.

In Hell it was mostly Lilith who took charge and ruled over the damned realm.
You never liked that woman. She was famous for her singing, curious you once decided to see for yourself her talent. Her songs, full of hatred towards heaven and revenge. It was clear that the first woman wanted a rebellion. She wanted to make us rebel. To start a war. That was foolish, we stood no chance against heaven, and we will never stand, we would lose. You didn't stay to the end to listen to her singing, her voice full of manipulative power. It was disgusting. You left quickly, not looking back.
Lilith was not the queen you would follow like a mindless puppet.


One day, an interesting sinner appeared in hell in your part of the city. You helped him rise in status for a price. Once he would have enough power, he would repay you by giving you his soul. And yet the help and knowledge you gave him weren't enough for him. He craved more, he turned his back on you and betrayed you by making a contract with someone else. He avoided you like fire, killing other overlords and making a mess in Hell society. You felt betrayed, you considered him your friend at one point. As much as you felt betrayed, you didn't bother making your way to claim what is yours, you knew that he couldn't escape your deal. Sooner or later he would have to repay you. Then, without anything, he disappeared somewhere only he knew, yet the unfulfilled contract with you remained.

Each extermination was worse, more brutal, and lasted longer. It seemed that it couldn't go even worse, but fate is sometimes cruel. The Queen of Hell, the one that was running Hell, left somewhere only she knew. Some claim Lilith abandoned the royal family to pursue a "life topside", mingling with humans in disguise for her own entertainment. Others whisper that she's in some kind of binding deal with Heaven, working behind the scenes to stop something terrible. The most scandalous version? Lilith left because she couldn't stand Lucifer's eccentricity anymore and decided she could "have more fun and freedom" elsewhere.

If you had to guess, you would say the last option. As the leader of the information guild. There was little you didn't know. One of the pieces of information you got your hands on was what was happening in the castle. You paid really well hellborns that worked there to spill the secrets the castle wall held. The information you got was rather intriguing. Lucifer and Lilith's marriage wasn't working from the beginning. It seemed one sided. Even when the princess was born, it didn't change. Lilith was always isolating Charlie from her father. Everyone knew how deeply Lucifer loved his wife, but Lilith seemed to never care. Centuries of marriage didn't matter to her. As soon as Charlie moved out, ready to start her life on her own, Lilith left Lucifer without a word. Leaving just a divorce paper in the room they once shared. Lucifer didn't take it well, isolating himself and firing the whole caste staff. That was the last time you knew what was happening in the cold castle. You pitied him. You knew how he felt, the feeling of a broken heart. No one deserves this treatment.


You lived in your part of the ring. A calm, pretty, and safe place to live for eternity. In your part of the city, there is a golden rule. Don't cause a mess. It may sound stupid, this is Hell after all. And yet, you wanted to live for eternity somewhere where there is peace and quiet.
When sinners live in your part of the city and break that one rule, they are brutally killed by you. Some feared entering your part of the city, those that live there and are under your contract live peacefully, not having to worry about exterminations or that someone would jump at them with a knife in the street.

You were the only overlord that took care of the souls you had. You built a secret bunker using your money just to save sinners from the brutal angels. As the years went on, your position stayed, you were the oldest among the overlords, often feared and asked for information or small favors.

You had everything, but even everything is not enough when you lived for 1380 years. When you live for so long with each day similar to another, you start to get bored and look for anything to brighten your existence. And with the Princess of Hell's new project, it was hard not to get curious.

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It's been a week since Charlie defeated Adam and rebuilt her hotel. The news about them killing Adam went so popular the TV stations are talking about it to these days. Sinners split into two groups. Those who are scared of the consequences of killing the
first man and those that are celebrating the short victory. One thing is clear, what they did made a big impact on underworld society.

And yet, still no one decided to join the hotel.
"Ugh, why is this sooo hard? " Charlie sat down on her bed and buried her face in her hands.
"Hey, don't give up, hun." Vaggie placed her hand over Charlie shoulder. The princess looked at her.
"I have no ideas left. Everything I did so far failed... " She sighed. "I think I need someone who is good at managing things... " Vaggie raised her brow at her suggestion.
".. Really? I mean, we have your dad on our side and maybe even Alastor." Charlie nodded, that was true, but she needed someone to help her actually run her hotel.
Yes she had her father, but he barely manages Hell, and Alastor is... well, his methods are too ruthless. She knows one person that would be perfect, but it was risky. Even when Charlie was a child, she always heard about the most popular and powerful overlord. Lady Seika,
that to these days keeps her position unshaken. She was known as the leader of the information guild, she had connections, eyes, and ears everywhere, even in other rings where she couldn't go. A powerful woman with companies and small businesses. You won't find a sinner or hellborn not knowing her name or her company's name. She was a perfect person to help her, if she gets the most feared and respected overlord on her side, sinners
would take her project more seriously, she would have a powerful sinner protecting her hotel if angels do come back.

She looks at Vaggie.
"Oh no, I know that look-"Charlie took her hands in hers.
" I was thinking-" She started
"-Charlie no-" Charlie kept going.
"We could ask for another overlord's help..?" she ended hesitantly. Vaggie looked at her dumbfounded.
"You can't be serious." The princess stood up.
"But listen. We could always try asking, right? And when she says no or demand a deal, we can leave! Please, Vaggie! "She looked at her with pleading eyes. Vaggie sighed, she was her weakness, and when she looked at her like that, she couldn't say no.
"... Fine" Charlie beamed happily and jumped around.
"Yes! Oh yes! " Vaggie chuckled.
"And tell me who you want to ask for help.? " Charlie stopped.
"Oh I would like to ask Lady Seika." The smile from Vaggie's face fell.
"... You sure? She is an old overlord. She managed to keep her position for the longest time in the history of Hell. She must be cunning and powerful. Not to mention she doesn't appear often in society. " The princess shook her head.
"Yes, I'm sure. As I said, she doesn't have to agree. It's worth a try at least... Will you help me convince others?"The chances she would agree are really small. She is a busy woman and surely not interested, but who is she to say no to her girlfriend. Vaggie gripped the bridge of her nose.
".. Fine. " Charlie hugged her.
"Yes! Thank you soooo much! I'm sure they will agree! "

"No"
"That's a terrible idea"
"Charlie, no. " Everyone said at the same time. Charlie frowned.
"Oh come on, guys! Why not? "
"Charlie please, she is the most powerful and famous overlord in Hell. You really think a woman like her would be interested in redeeming sinners? " Angel was the first one to speak.
"Yes. Not to mention that one overlord here is enough. " It was Cherri. Charlie's frown deepened. She looked at her father, who now lives with her in the hotel.
"Dad and you? " Lucifer snapped to reality.
"Huh? Oh! In my opinion that is a terribleee idea Charlie. You have me, and don't get me wrong, but one power hungry overlord is enough. " He looked around. Then a shadow appeared behind him, and Alastor stepped out, making the King of Hell face twist in displeasure that he is so close to him.
"Oh you wound me, your majesty! " He place his hand over his heart, his gaze slowly drifts to Charlie.
"My dear, there is really no need for asking another overlord for help. You have me! " That did not satisfy the princess. Charlie shook her head.
"Yes, I know I have you, Al, and dad to help me, and I am really glad I have you, but none of our ideas got any attention. I need someone that really knows how to run over a business. Please, we can always try. She doesn't have to agree. Pleaseeeee" She looked at her friends with pleading eyes. Angel shrugged.
"Eh if you really want to. Me and Cherri wanted to visit her part of her city for a long time. " Cherri nooded agreeing with her spider friend.
"Do what you want kiddo" Husk says, clearly not caring.
Luicfer however looked very skeptical. He doesn't want another overlord in the hotel, and he as the sin of pride, is hurt that his daughter seeks help from a sinner and not him. He sighs, he wants Charlie to be happy. What is there to lose? She probably will decline Charlie's offer, a powerful overlord like her is clearly more interested in bloodshed than in running a hotel.
"Alright. If that's why you wish" He smiled at her, Charlie returned him a wide smile.
"Thank you, Dad! "
"Oh I am sure she won't agree."Alastor cut in. "She is a busy woman. How about we ask someone else? "Luicer raised an eyebrow. Is he trying to avoid that overlord?
"Oh we can always try. Don't worry, Al. If she says no, then we will look for someone else. " Alastor smile didn't falter, and yet he clearly was displeased.
"... Very well" He said, twirling his cane. Charlie beamed.
"Great! Then let's go meet her! " She started to run towards the door.
"Uh, Charlie, I think we should write to her first and ask if she has time to meet with us" Vaggie called after her. The princess stopped, hand on the door handle. She hit her forehead with her palm.
"Yea I forgot about that! " She ran back to them. " I will write now and send it. "She went upstairs, straight to her room, to write the letter.

After a few minutes she came back holding a red envelope with her seal on it.
"Okay! I'm going to send it now...I do hope we will get a reply fast." Charlie used her magic to send the reply. Angel scoffed softly.
"As if we get one-" He was cut short when a letter appeared in Charlie's hand. A reply.
"-huh? "Angel started at it dumbfounded. Charlie blinked once, twice.
" Oh. Oh! Oh! A reply! She replied!" She jumped around.
"Now that was fast" Cherri commented. Radio static began to fill the air, but only for a second or two. Charlie eagerly opened the letter and read it.
"She. Is. Inviting us today?! " She yelled both in shock and excitement.
Lucifer walked over to Charlie and read the letter. I can't believe a woman like her agreed. She must be plotting something. Like hell I'm going to let Charlie go alone.
"Charlie, I'm going with you" She looked shocked at her father.
"Really? Oh we will all hang out together! " She bounced on her heels.
"Oh I am definitely coming too" Angel stood up.
"Count me in too! " Cherri too stood up.
"Oh! Oh! Does that mean we are going to meet the big bad girl? " Niffty jumped up and down, way too excited.
"Yup, we are." Vaggie walked over to Charlie.
"Are you coming too, Husk? " The princess asked. The bartender drank a glass of something and made his way towards them. Surprisingly, he didn't seem annoyed by the idea.
"And you Al-. " she looked around. He was not there.
"Forget it kid. He won't go anywhere near her" Husk said but did not continue or explain why. Lucifer frowned. Weird.

They made their way towards the old overlord part of the city. As they were slowly getting closer, the streets began to be quieter, more peaceful. Soon they saw the gate to the city. Charlie thought the cannibal town was pretty, but now after seeing Lady Seika's city, she changed her mind.

This city was built in Japanese style. All the buildings and streets. Full of Hell plans that somehow resembled the ones from Earth. Before them was a long street, and right next to the street on both sides of it were planted trees that bent down and made a tunnel. It was truly a beautiful sight.
"Wow."
"Damn, girl knows how to build cities"Angel commented. Cherri whistled.
" Yea" Everyone stood and admired the scene before them. Lucifer stood next to his daughter. He never knew a place like this existed. He always thought Hell was ugly. That sinners never cared for beauty or nature. That on the streets there were always fights and chaos, but this place? It was so... So calm.
Charlie took a step towards the city gate.
"Come on, guys! Let's not keep her waiting! " They followed her, it was so weird looking at the clean streets. Sinners sat outside restaurants and mingled together as if they were still alive. Instead of point them with fingers they actually minded their own business. How unexpected.

At the end of the street a huge mansion stood. It was built in Japanese style too, to match the city. Charlie walked over to the gate to the mansion where no sinner stood on guard. She knocked at the wooden gate. Silence, and then, someone opened the door. A small sinner that resembled a moth stood in the gate. She looked at them briefly, then bowed.
"Her Ladyship was expecting you, Princess. Please follow me. " She opened the door more slowly, showing the grand garden behind the gate. A new wave of 'oh' and 'ah' could be heard behind Charlie. Such a pretty place. The moth sinner began leading them further and further until they entered the grand mansion. The owner clearly had money.
"Damn, that vase looks like it's more expensive than me" Angel commented as they passed a corridor. They came to a halt before another double door. The smaller sinner opened the door for them. Charlie and others walked inside.
"Greetings, Your Highness. "A low, smooth, female voice echoes through the room. Everyone, look around. There she stood before them. She was tall. Her skin pale, her eyes, sharp and crimson red with sharp pupils. Her long, silky black hair fell loosely behind her. She had white, fox- like ears on her head that ended with a bit of red gradient on the tips, behind her, six, fluffy and white tails moved. They had a bit of red gradient on them too, on the tips of them. She was dressed in clothes clearly not from modern times. Her look and her clothes screamed just what country she was born in before she ended up here. She looked at Lucifer and bowed.
"It is my honor to greet two royals here. " She straightened.
"Please do tell me what brought you to me. " Charlie stood there frozen. Her friends and her father stood there motionless too.
Lucifer couldn't take his eyes off her. He saw her once. Long ago, when Charlie was still not born. He once attended the overlord meeting. He doesn't remember why he attended it. Maybe Lilith asked him to attend instead of her. Nevertheless, he remembers now, that woman was the only one that dared to look at him at the meeting. It was not a gaze full of hatred or disgust. No. She watched him carefully, analyzing him, in her eyes there was something weird. She looked different then. She had only three tails. Now she possesses six. How interesting. And yet, that small part of him was angry that she was the one Charlie sought help from.

"Oh" Charlie cut the silence. "Firstly. Thank you so, soooo much for seeing us so quickly, miss." The overlord returned Princess smile.
"Don't mention it." She waved her hand. Charlie looked back at her friends.
"I apologize for bringing my friends without mentioning them." The woman shook her head.
"Do not apologize. In fact, I must thank you. "She looked at Husk.
"Thanks to you, I was able to meet my old friend." Husk gave her a small smile.
"Now do tell the reason that brought you today to me. " Charlie took a deep breath in.
"As Miss probably knows, I am running a hotel where we redeem sinners, but we have a problem in making the sinners actually join us. " She began. "Anddd I was thinking that maybe Miss could help us in getting the attention of the sinners." Charlie said hesitantly. The overlord stayed quiet.
Lucifer smiled. Oh good, she won't agree-
The woman's ear twitched, and a smile graced her face once again.
"Gladly. I am honored that the princess wants my help."
-what? Everyone looked dumbfounded at her.
"Really?!" Charlie beamed. The woman nodded.
"Of course. To be honest, I was long interested in the princess project. " She began walking towards Charlie and others.
"Wait a second-" Lucifer got up to his daughter and looked at the taller overlord.
"Why would an overlord like you want to help while not demanding anything in return? " He asked, Charlie grabbed his shoulder.
"Dad! " The overlord raised her hand.
"There is no need, princess. Your father cares for you, it's good he doesn't trust random people, but I guarantee you, your highness, I have no hidden motive. I'm merely bored. " Lucifer faltered.
"I have lived for a long time now. Well, it is nothing compared to your long existence, your highness, and yet you too know that when someone lives for too long. Each day the same as the last one, you get bored. I have watched Hell history pass while I remained the same. I want to be someone that will be remembered forever. Not only that, but I want to do something that no one ever did. That's why I want to help." She looks at Charlie and then back at him.
"Really" She placed her hand over her heart.
"Come on, Dad, please." Charlie looked at him pleading. He frowned. He was not happy at all, but he didn't want to sadden Charlie. A powerful overlord like her in the hotel is another danger, it's impossible she has no hidden motive. She must be plotting something, and he will find out what. He will watch her closely at the hotel.
He sighed.
"Very well. " Charlie smiled warmly at him, he smiled back.
"Okay! Then when would you like to move in? " She asked eagerly. The overlord hummed.
"To the hotel? I guess I can next week. I just need to run some errands, and I already warn you, princess, that I will be often going out. Running some business requires my presence from time to time. " Charlie nodded.
"Okay, there is no problem! And please call me Charlie." The woman nodded.
"Alright then. Call me Seika too." She smiled warmly at Charlie. The princess bounces in excitement.
The small moth sinner enters. And look at her, Lady. She hums and turns her attention back to the princess.
"I suppose we will see next week. If you would like, Mira can take you shopping through my city. All the shops belong to me. Please feel free to go with her and take what you would like." She points her hand at the moth sinner that bows.
"Ha! Shopping at the best shops in the whole Hell? Don't mind me if I do! "Angel spoke. Charri yelled, agreeing.
" Hell yea! Shopping! "
Charlie looked shocked.
"Oh, there is no need for that-" the woman shook her head.
"It's really fine. Do visit one of the cafe shops. The tea is truly delightful. "
Charlie smiled at her.
"Thank you so much... Seika" The woman smiled back and bowed as they were leaving.
"Until next week, then."

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To say you were shocked when the princess wrote to you is not the right word. She wants to come and meet me? Not even summoning me, but she is the one that wants to come here? How interesting. Most royals wouldn't bother, they would demand I come to them.

You have been watching the princess's project for quite some time now, never daring to imagine she would propose you to join the hotel herself. This was a perfect occasion. A perfect occasion to brighten your existence, to finally do something big and worth remembering. It's not like you really thought sinners could be redeemed, but it will be fun watching them try. And most importantly, there was someone in the hotel that you didn't see for a long time, someone that had an unfulfilled deal with you.

A week passed rather quickly. You packed a small valise and made your way towards the hotel. It looks far better now that it's rebuilt. You knocked, and not even two seconds passed, the door opened sharply, revealing the excited princess.
"You came! " She bounced excitedly. You couldn't help but admire her bright personality.
"I promised, didn't I? " The princess nodded and let you inside. A confetti popper popped right at your face.
"Surprise! "She beamed behind you. You wipe the confetti from your face and look around. Oh? A surprise party?
"How nice. Thank you." You smile at the princess.
"Come on. I will introduce you to others and show you around! "She took your hand and practically dragged you over to her friends.
"This is my girlfriend, Vaggie." She pointed at the gray haired woman with one eye. Oh she's the ex-angel one.
"This is Angel and Cherri"Charlie pointed to a spider and his friend. Yhm a porn star and a terrorist.
"This is Husk, but oh, you said you know him, and this is Nifty, our maid." You look at the tiny sinner.
"Ohhhh~ you're a bad girl. I like you! " Niffty gripped your dress and chuckled maniacally. How charming.
"This is my dad." She points at the King of Hell in the corner that watched you like a hawk. Oh, how inviting. Ha ha...
"And this is our hotel manager. Alastor. " Your gaze lands on the shadow in the corner. Long time no see, bastard. You smile at him, and his shadow disappears. Coward.
"Nice to meet you all. My name is Seika. " You introduce yourself.
"Eeee! Come on, I will show you around! " Charlie took your hand and began dragging you upstairs. Just how much energy does this girl have?!

She shows you around. The hotel proving how grand it is. Well, the tour would be quite nice if not for the king that tried his best to follow us unnoticed. Well, he tried his best.
"Annnd this, is your room." She points at the double door. Your room was at the highest level of the hotel.
"We wanted to give you one of the biggest rooms we have, so you got this one. On your right is mine, and on your left is my dad.
A room next to the King of Hell? Great. He sure trusts me.
Charlie opens the door for you and leads you inside. The room was more like an apartment. It had a living room space. A door to a bedroom, to a bathroom, and even to a small office. Everything was decorated nicely with red and gold.
"So? How do you like it? " Charlie asked. You hummed and turned to face her.
"That's a really nice room. Thank you so much." The princess brushed her hand off.
"Oh it's really nothing! I will leave you to unpack, and tomorrow we could start discussing the plan." You nodded. You already had a plan.
"Very well. Thank you once again." Charlie smiled and left you alone in your new room.
This is going to be indeed interesting.

The next day after the breakfast, everyone sat in the hallway ready to hear your plan.
Charlie and others sat on the couch while Alastor stood at the far end of the room.
You stood up and turned to face them.
You clap your hands.
"Alright, ready to hear my ideas? " Charlie nodded eagerly.
"The plan is simple, the whole idea of having a hotel where only once a day activities are being held is boring. It won't attract sinners at all, so the solution is quite simple. Make it more entertaining in a good way. Hell is dangerous and expensive, sinners often can't afford to do
their hobbies. So I propose making places in the hotel where sinners could do their hobbies in peace and for free in their free time." You began explaining.

"Of course we want a lot of people to join, so I also propose one more idea. What is popular but Hell doesn't have? Festivals. How about arranging our own festivals? Think about it. Two festivals a week. Each one has a different theme. Sinners would have to attend your charity meetings that would take place during the day.
As a reward for doing good during your meetings, they would get festival special game tickets. More good work, more game tickets. More game tickets, more fun! Each festival would have its own theme that would make sinners bond and have fun. Of course some things would be free. But first we should hold a welcoming festival for sinners to see if they would like to join and experience more festivals. It would be free, but sinners would have to do some fun and simple tasks to obtain tickets, like going and collecting stamps so they can later exchange them for game tickets. " You look around. "How's that? "Silence, then Charlie got up and threw herself at you.
"Oh my fucking God, your ideas are amazing! Thank you, thank you,  thank you sooooo much! " She squeezed you, my ribs.... You pat her back.
"Oh! We have to start planning now! I have soooo many ideas!"She let go of you, and you can finally breathe.
"Actually, I already planned some things. For starters, the welcoming festival doesn't have to have a theme. It can be a mix of all just to show the variety of things we could provide sinners in the future. As for the first official theme, I was thinking about it having a theme called 'friendship and bonding,' where sinners would be paired with a random person that will later have to play festival games with them. That way they could bond and hopefully create a new friendship." Charlie shook her head eagerly.
"Yes! That's such a greeeeeat idea! "Charlie bounced back in forth. Adorable.

"As for the people that would stand behind the festival stands, I propose putting my people behind them. " Charlie stopped.
"Oh, there is no need-" You shake your head.
"It's really not a problem. " She smiled softly at you. You smile back. You look around. Others looked like they were really interested in your ideas. That's good. You look at Alastor. He left. Hym.
Your gaze drifts to the King. He looks at you sharply. He didn't like my idea, or he just doesn't like me because I am a sinner?
Well, unfortunately for you and him, a festival won't build itself.
"Your Highness," You address him. Lucifer snapped back to reality. I wonder what he was thinking about so deeply.
"Would you help us build the needed rooms for the hobbies and the festival? " You asked nicely.
"Oh? Yeah, yeah, no problem." he said nonchalantly. He got up and twirled his cane. Okay?
"Ohhh that's fantastic! You and Dad can take care of that, and I and the rest will take care of preparing the rooms for guests and make a new commercial!"
You turn to look at Charlie. Huh? No. No, I'd rather not spend time with him. He clearly is not pleased with that either. You open your mouth to talk with Charlie, but the happy look on her face makes you close your mouth. Oh, fine.
"Alright then. Oh, and please leave me making the commercial. " Charlie shake her head.
"No! You already helped so much." Indeed, but you saw just how dismissive the TV station was towards her. They wouldn't listen to her, but to me, yes.
"Charlie, it's a pleasure for me to help. Besides, I have a lot of connections. I will make it so the news of your hotel's new plan reaches other rings." You smile at her.
Her shoulders relax a bit.
"Okay." You nodded at her and looked at the king. He looked up at you skeptically.
Oh boy...
"Shall we go? " you ask him. He hums and starts to walk away.

You began working. Making rooms for sinners to draw, sing, play music, even a small garden, and a pool for those that like gardening and swimming.
Lastly you began making the festival stands. Food will be here later, there will be games, and here could be some activities to claim the stamps.
You look at the King.
His magic is really impressive. Everything that he imagines comes to reality. Truly impressive.
"Why are you really here? " He turns around to face you. You raise your brow.
"I already said why. I am bored and want to do something that-" He cut her off.
"Bullshit. Everyone knows that a power-hungry overlord like you has to have a hidden motive. " He spat. Your ear twitch with annoyance. He really wants to fight, huh?
"I assure you, your highness, I have no hidden motives. I simply want to help." You respond calmly, he scoffs.
"As if I would trust a sinner like you. "You glare at him. Your tails moving in anger behind you. Tsk. What a nuisance. It's like talking to a wall.
"Thankfully we ended our job here. Now if you excuse me, your highness, I will go and make a few calls. "You bow, then turn sharply around. My gosh, he didn't have to be so hostile.
You enter your room and take out your phone. Time to call my people and make a visit to the TV station.

______________

It was not surprising that the news of you joining the hotel spread fast. Your unexpected move made a huge impact on society. "An old overlord that didn't show herself much joined the princess of Hell hotel?!" The headtitles said. Oh, people do love to gossip.

The plan got a lot of attention, just like you hoped for. Your plan was slowly coming together.

Finally the day arrived, and the welcoming festival turned out very well, no surprises there. It attracted a lot of people that yearned to feel the fun they once had when being alive. Some came to ruin it, but as soon as they saw two overlords and Lucifer present during the festival, they decided to nicely behave. Many came just to see you, the most popular overlord.

After the festival, many sinners stayed. Charlie was so happy. Soon the planning for the first official festival began, though you asked Charlie to plan with her father instead. I'd rather not work with him. Besides, it's a good way for them to finally bond and for me to avoid the King.

Lucifer POV

"Please, Dad! " Charlie pleaded. Lucifer shook his head. There was no way he was going to take part in the festival that woman thought about.
His daughter took his hand and looked at him with those eyes of hers. He looked away. Hold tight, Lucifer. Don't get swayed easily- He glances at his daughter.
Ah shit.
"...Fine. "Goddammit, he has to learn how to say no to her. Charlie smiled happily.
"Yes! "

Normal POV.

The time has come for the first official festival. The first theme. Friendship and bonding. The rules are simple. As you enter the festival, you get a paper with a number that later would be needed in drawing two numbers from a ball with every person's number. Charlie would draw two random numbers and pair two strangers up. The pair's job would be getting to know each other by doing fun activities, tasks, and festival games. At the end of the day, they would hopefully create a new friendship.

You decided to join. Actually curious how it would turn out. You took a number.
13?
An unlucky number. Well, I don't believe in this shit, it's just a number. You hide it in your pocket and make your way to where a platform was. There stood Charlie with a bowl full of papers with hidden numbers on them. You look around, there are actually a lot of people. You spot a white hat. No way he joined.
Did Charlie beg him? Fuck, I hope I don't get paired with him.
When everyone took a number and walked over to the platform, Charlie began drawing the numbers.
Vaggie was paired with Husk. Interesting.
Niffty got paired with some random sinners. Poor him.
Angel was paired with one of the few cannibal people that decided to join the hotel.
Cherri was paired with Charlie. I'm sure they will get along.
And Alastor decided to stay out of it.

Charlie drew another number.
"Andddd we got number 1! Please step out. "The one that stepped forward was none other than the King of Hell. People began murmuring behind you. Charlie began drawing another number. Please not me.
"Andddd we got-"
Please.
"Number 13! " Fuckkkkk! How?! Out of so many numbers. You take out the small paper from your pocket and glare at it.
Unlucky number indeed.
You step out.
God, fuck my luck.
Your eyes met, and the shock and displeasure in his gaze spoke volumes.
Great! Just great! Out of all the people, I had to be paired with the one I argued with a week ago! You stand next to him.

Charlie clapped her hands after everyone got paired.
"Okay! The rules are simple, and I'm sure everyone knows them. Let us all have fun! " Sinners yelled in agreement and began to run towards the game stands.

You take out another paper from your pocket. This one was for the stamps you have to collect while doing festival activities. We need six.
You glance at your partner, who is tapping his foot in annoyance. Heh...
"Come on, your highness, let's get over with this. " You begin walking, you hear a huff behind you and steps.

You two make your way over to the first stand that will give you a stamp. You look at the sinner that works behind the stand. His soul belongs to you, he recognizes you and smiles.
"Welcome, my lady! Here you have to make friendship bracelets for each other to get a stamp! " He explained. That's not that bad. You look at the king, or is it?
You take the box with beads, charms, and threads and make your way to one of the tables to start making the bracelet.
You sat down and got to work. Lucifer followed you and sat opposite you. You worked in silence. Hym. I will go with the red and white beads and add a silver snake charm.
After a few minutes, you were done. Oh, it's pretty. A shame I must give this up. You look at the king, who was done with his too. You extend your hand with the bracelet for him. He takes it and inspects it.

He glances at you while putting the bracelet in his pocket. He extends his hand. You look at the bracelet he made for you. He followed the same pattern to match. It was black and red with a fox charm. That's a nice one too.
"Thank you." You take it and put it in your pocket too. You slowly stand up.
"Time to claim our stamp. " The sinner gave you the first stamp and waved as you walked away. Now it was time to look for another stamp.
"Here" You stop and turn around to see where Lucifer points. You two make your way to the stand.
This game required teamwork. Four people have to play, two teams. The rules are simple. Two pairs are locked in two different rooms, the first pair that solves how to get out wins.
You enter the small room with Lucifer, the door closes behind you. Oh, how great. You look around for any clues. You search under the furniture, and soon enough you find a paper stuck under the table.
"I think I found something." You call him over.
"It's a riddle that will give us a code to unlock the door. " Lucifer takes the paper from you and inspects it. He humms
"I think I got it. " He makes his way towards the locked door and puts in a code in.
Incorrect.
He tries again.
Incorrect again.
He curses under his breath.
"Ah, who cares about a damn code! " He uses magic to open the locker.
Okey I think I am starting to see the good side of being paired with him.
Once the door opens, he coughs and fixes his suit.
"Ladies first. "You exit and thank him. You claim the second stamp. Hey, it's not that bad.
The two of you began to search for the third stamp. You spot the location of the third one.
I take back my words.
The third stand required you two to race other pairs while having one hand and one leg tied together.
You hear a sigh next to you.

"Let's get over with this. It can't be that bad.. "He began to walk towards it.


"I take back my words! It's bad! You're terrible at this! " He yelled. You huff while trying to run with your leg tied to his.
"Be quiet! Watch how you run! " Thank God I decided to wear pants today.
You got to the end, yes- his foot slipped on the dirt, and he fell, taking you with him. No...
"See what you did? " He tries to get up. You huff.
"Me? Your foot slipped. " You get up with him and make your way to claim the third stamp. Gosh, that man.

For the fourth stamp, your mission was to draw each other. If I draw him as a cunning snake, will he wipe me out? Probably, so let's just draw him poorly.
Ten minutes pass, and you show your works. He sure knows how to draw. Your portrait was indeed pretty if ignoring the scoff on your face he drew.
You show your work that looked as if a kid drew it. It was a head with a stick as a body, hands, and legs. The poor drawing of him had a small hat and a cane in his arm. Oh, not to mention the grimace on his face you drew. Indeed a work of art.
You didn't even try.
When he looked at your work, his eye twitched.
"How talented... " he forced a smile while glaring at you.


The next stamp was easy. It required you to split apart in a labyrinth and then find each other. So far it was your favorite because you had some time away from him.

Now the time came for the last stamp. The stand was almost empty.
"Welcome! Here you are going to get to know your partner. One person draws a card each turn, and the second person has to answer the question on the card! You have to ask your partner five questions to get a stamp. " The sinner behind the stand said. Let's get the sixth stamp and leave.

The two of you sit down at the table. You draw the card first and read the question.
"What is your favorite fruit? " You look at him.
"Apples" You hum and put the card on the discarded pile.
He draws the card next.
"... Your favorite color? "Gosh, this is so boring. At least I don't have to run with him again.
"Red" He nodded at your answer. Clearly wanting to say he likes it too.
You draw another card.
"Your favorite animal? " Probably snake-
"Ducks" Huh? You look at him shocked.
"What? They are adorable." He shrugs. Okay, that was unexpected.
He draws another card.
"Your useless talent you never show anyone. "You think for a moment.
" I can turn into a big fox." He raises his eyebrows curiously.
"Really? "You nodded. He hums and puts the card on the discarded pile.
A few more rounds and you earn the last stamp.
Finally~
You smile at the paper full of stamps.
"Time to claim our tickets. " You and Lucifer go to exchange the stamps for some game tickets.

Hymm, now where should we use the tickets. You look around and spot food stands. Bingo!

"Hungry? " You ask him. He looks up at you.
"Not really. Angels don't have to eat. " Oh? That's new. You hum.
"You said your favorites are apples, right? "Lucifer nodded.
" I saw some stands with caramel apples-" He cut you off.
"Then what are we waiting for! " He took your hand and dragged you over to the food stands. You exchange some tickets for the caramel apples. You take a bite. Sweet. It's been a long time since I ate one. You look at the king, he sure loves apples. He already ate his...


After eating everything apple-related at the food stands, you finally make your way towards the games.
You look around and spot a big, yellow, plushy duck as one of the prizes. You glance at the king, who spotted the duck too.
Eh it won't hurt if I try. You began walking towards the stand. You had to knock down all the cups on the shelves to win. Easy.
You look at the sinner that stood behind the game stand. You glare at him as if saying if he glued the cups to the shelves, he is dead. The sinner smiled hesitantly at you. You give him the ticket and take the gun filled with paintballs.

Just like Father taught you. It's like hunting. You take a breath and shoot all the cups from the shelves.
"Wonderful! You win the biggest prize." He hands you the big plushy. You look at the king who stands next to you. He looks almost sad he didn't win it.
You sigh. Fine, fine, if he wants it so bad. It's not like I'm a fan of ducks.
You hand him the big plushy. He looks at you supirsed.
"For me..? " You nodded. He smiled widely and snatched the duck. He began bouncing with it around happily. You chuckle. Never in your life would you guess the King of Hell, such a powerful and old entity like him, could be so childish and cheerful. Now I see who Charlie takes after.
That's kinda cute.
"Oh! Now I have to win you something! " He stoped and looked around. He spotted another stand with plushies. Lucifer made his way towards it and placed a ticket on the stand.
You follow him.
This game required the person to throw a ring and manage to throw it perfectly on the cups.
It didn't surprise you he won. He made a theme park for hellborns after all, and in the hotel there are a lot of circus motifs.

He won a big plushie of a white snake and gave it to you. How nice. You take it from him and thank him.

Maybe he is not so terrible.

Chapter Text

Heaven.

"This is outrageous! How could a sinner be here! " An angel yelled. Sera signed. For the past few hours, the high council was discussing the matter of the redeemed sinner and about the first man's death. This yelling is taking us nowhere.

"Silence! " Sera stood up and spread her wings in full display of power.
"I made up my mind." At her words everyone became quiet, eager to listen to the high Seraphin.

"I will take care of the redeemed sinner. He won't be a threat. As to the matter of Adam's death. I will bring the princess of Hell to the court and have a talk with her for once and all. "Everyone murmured.

" That's it for today. Thank you all for attending this meeting. "Sera watched as everyone left, she sighed and flew down last. She walked through the heavenly corridor when Emily ran up to her.

" Sera! How did the meeting go? "She smiled up at the older Seraphin.
She hummed.
"It went... Well" Emily beamed.
"That's great to hear! Oh! Can I inform Charlie about Sir Pentious?! " She frowned when Sera shook her head.

"There is no need. I already informed them." A lie. Emily smiled. "Oh? Okay! "With that, the young Seraphin flew away humming a soft tune.
Sera gaze followed her for a moment. A sinner behind the golden gates is a clear mistake. She walked through a portal to secret dungeons. There, in one of the cells, the ex-sinner sat. He looked terrified when he saw her. She gripped one of the cell bars.
A mistake that can't happen again.
"Time to call your friends."

Lucifer was sitting in his little workroom, creating one more duck.
He held a tiny brush. He stuck out his tongue. Careful... And-
He was startled when an envelope appeared out of thin air before him, causing him to smear all the paint on the duck.
Fuck.
"This better be something important-" he looked at the golden envelope with the heavenly seal. He stopped, his blood freezing in an instant.
He grabbed it and ripped it open. He read the letter once. Read it twice. Thrice.
Oh no...
He swallowed. Not a summon. He stood up and began pacing. What should he do now? He can't dismiss it. They order him and Charlie to go up. Shit. Shit. Shit! He threw everything from the table at the floor.
He panted heavily.
He can't do anything. He frowned.
"... Hell what will I tell Charlie? "

It was hard to tell Charlie now that her plan was really coming to work. But he didn't have a choice in that.

It was laughable that heaven invited him, the devil, to heaven. This can't mean anything good...
The golden city was rather uninviting. When the two of them walked through the streets of heaven, Lucifer tried his best to ignore all the whispers.

"Lucifer, Charlie Morningstar. "Sera's voice carried no warmth. She invited them to an empty council room. Why is it empty?
She flew up on her balcony and looked down at them.
"You know why you are here? " She looked at Charlie, who shifted uncomfortably under her gaze.
".. No? " Sera glared at her and huffed.
"I think you know perfectly. "

Lucifer stepped in front of his daughter.
"Sera it was Adam who broke our contract first. Our deal said that he and his army can come down once a year. There was nothing about coming whenever he pleased. " He looked at his daughter. He has to protect her.
Sera frowned.
"True, but killing the first man was a bit too much. You want to promote redemption when you killed the first man? What does that even show sinners? " Charlie flinched.
"That's why I order you to stop what you are doing. I want you to close your hotel-"
"-no! " Charlie run closer to the balcony.
"Please, High Seraphin Sera, reconsider! We have so many sinners in the hotel now!" She pleaded, but the Seraphin's cold gaze didn't soften.
"My decision stands. If you don't close your hotel, you will be punished. "Those were her final words.

Lucifer and Charlie returned in silence to the hotel. It pained him watching his daughter's broken expressions. That's why he hates heaven. They crushed her dreams just like they did to his.

When they returned, everyone ran up to them.
"Hun, are you okay? "
"What did they say, toots? "
"What happened? "
Seika walked over to Charlie and placed her hand on her shoulder.
"What did they say? "She looked at the overlord. Tears gathered in her eyes.
She explained everything while sobbing. He gripped his cane tighter. He wished he could help.
"Hey, don't cry. Don't waste your tears. " The overlord began.
"Look around. Look how many sinners joined the hotel. The progress is already visible. Look how much you accomplished. You can't just give up now, can you? " She encouraged her. Charlie sniffed and wiped her tears.
"Yea.. I can't just give up now! I will succeed! " She smiled at Seika, who patted her back.
"That's the spirit! "
Lucifer watched from afar. He couldn't help but still worry. If heaven knows we didn't listen, they will be furious...
Sera won't leave this matter so easily.
He silently made his way upstairs.

Normal POV.

It was such sudden information. Charlie and Lucifer were summoned to heaven. This can't end well.
Will heaven declare a war? No. Both sides try to avoid war.
Will Heaven continue exterminations? But far more often and far more brutal?

You paced back and forth, waiting for the king and his daughter to return. When the two of them stepped out of the portal, you walked straight to the sad princess.
She told you everything. How can heaven be so selfish?
You tried your best to cheer her.
It's so sad to see how they ruin Charlie's dream. Come to think of it, before Charlie decided to redeem sinners, Lucifer too had this idea, but they turned his idea down and decided exterminations are a better solution. Tsk. You look around and see him going upstairs.
He looks so down. You decide to follow him.
"Your Highness," You call after him before he enters his room. He stops and looks at you.
"Is everything alright? " Your questions caught him off guard.
"Is heaven bothering you? " His grip on the door handle tightened. So yes.
"Are you worried they will bring back the exterminations? Why not help your people by-"He cuts you off.
"These are NOT my people" You falter.
"Hellborns, yes, but sinners? I hate them. Look what they did after I gave them the apple! " He points at the city behind the window.
You frown.
"Not all sinners are terrible-" He laughed. Your ear twitch in annoyance. And here I thought he was an okay guy.
"Who do you want to lie to?! Look around! Look at yourself, you are here because you either killed someone or did something horrible." You clench your fist.
"Hey, don't judge a book by its cover. You are the King of Hell, so act like one-“He grips his hair.
"I never asked for this role! It's useless, sinners wouldn't listen to me! Lilith always said, I'm not fit for a ruler!" He stops and looks ashamed he let his frustration and accumulated emotions out. You stop, all your anger leaves your body. Ah. Now I understand.
He looked at you for a moment and then disappeared into his room.
Lilith made a mess in his mind.

Now I kinda feel bad. You go to your room, when you open the door, the first thing you see is the white plushy snake. You stop in the doorframe.
Slowly you walk over to the couch and take the plushy.
When his wife left him so suddenly, he must have been heartbroken. Hell, he still wears his wedding ring. Charlie and Luicfer don't have a great relationship either. It's almost like he is scared to talk with her. You grip the snake tighter.
He must be lonely.
You place the snake back and make your way to his room. You knock a few times. Silence.
Oh I am not backing down so easily.
"Your Highness, it's me. I came to apologize." You hear some movements behind the door.
"You never know if you don't try. Try being a ruler and see if what you think is really true. If you have problems with understanding the documents, I can help you with that. If you would like, I could help even now. "Silence. You sigh. I guess not. You take the last look at the closed door, then leave.

Chapter Text

It was late, everyone was already asleep. Except one person. Alastor entered his room while humming a tune. He locked the door and made his way to his mirror, he took the blanket that covered it.

He didn't have to wait long. His reflection disappeared in seconds, and in its place appeared someone else.
"You don't have to report I know everything." She said coldly. Alastor hummed.
"What should I do now? " The smile from his face never faltering.
"Don't do anything for now. She is no real threat to us for now. " She responded coldly. He bowed his head.
"As you wish, Lilith."

Lucifer POV.

The overlord's voice echoed through his mind. Help with the documents? Oh, please, as if he would need it.
If he wanted, he could do them in seconds.
He sat down behind his desk and looked at the big pile of accumulated work he never touched.
This can't be complicated that much right?


"What the fuck is this?! "He crumpled the paper in his hands. I understand shit of what is written in them. He grumbled and hit his head against the desk.

He signed. Lilith was right. I'm not fit for a ruler...
'Don't give up. 'The overlord's voice echoed again. He looked at the doors to his room. Maybe I should ask her for help?
He slowly got up from his chair and made his way over to her room.
Hmm, what should I say? Hey! Sup! No, that's terrible. Hey! How have you been? Sorry for being such a jackass yesterday! I really need your help! He grumbled.
Yea nope, that's even worse. Think Lucifer.
He stops in front of her door, hand raised to knock.
Fuck it.
He knocked. Panic began to rise. What the hell did I just do?!
"Enter." Shit, too late. He opened the door.
"Hey, bitch! " The overlord looked up from her documents at him and raised her brow.
Shit. You couldn't say anything worse, Lucifer, could you?!
He coughted.
"Em... So I came here to-" he looked at the woman in front of him. She sat on her couch. All around her were piles of documents. Probably from her work. That made him falter. She already has so much work. That was a bad idea coming here.
"-Never mind.. " He turned around, ready to leave.
"Wait a minute, your majesty. " He stopped and turned around. She stood up.
"Is there something I could help with? " He looks up at her. She doesn't look mad at me. Hell, that makes me even more of a jackass. She even apologized to me when I should be the one apologizing.
He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.
".. I came here to ask for your....help.... With the documents. "He looked at the documents on her table and then back at her.
"But I see you are busy so-"She shakes her head.
"Don't worry, your highness. I have people to do that for me." She points her hand toward the piles of documents.
".. You sure? "Seika nodded and walked over.
"Yes" Lucifer looked up at the woman. Am I making a good decision? Charlie said she is the head of the information guild. Maybe she wants to help me just to gain some kind of secret informations?
But if she won't help, I won't understand the documents...
He signed.
"Okay, but if I hear you used some kind of information for your own benefit, then-" Charlie won't be happy if I kill her...
"- then you will be in big trouble. Yeah! " He crossed his arms. She chuckled.
"Very well. " She extended her hand towards him. He looked down at it. Her hand was slim, her nails were sharp, and they had a red gradient on the tips of her fingers.
He, too, had a gradient on his hands, but he hid it under gloves, he saw them as something ugly.
Maybe it's not so ugly?
He took her hand in his.
"Your highness-" He shook his hand and smiled.
"Please, just... Call me Lucifer. All those titles are a bit too much, ha ha. " Seika hummed.
"Alright. Call me Seika too"
He will see for himself if sinners are really terrible.

Normal POV

A week has passed since Lucifer came to you asking for help with understanding the documents. In truth, you did plan to spy a little on them, but you gave up on that idea. I don't want to ruin the little trust he has in me.

The documents, to say they were easy, was not the right word. It took you a moment to really understand them. My gosh, these papers are everywhere!

His office was one big mess. Piles of documents were scattered all across the floor and desk. For how long has it been neglected?

Trying to sort them was a challenge, but the real challenge was to teach the King of Hell. It's not that he couldn't understand them. No. He was a quick learner, the main problem was that he was not interested in them at all. He sure hates paperwork.

At one point you become his secretary and not a teacher. You were reading letters, ask him about his opinion. He would tell you what he thinks and then ask you to write a reply that mostly said. 'With all due respect, I must decline your invitation '
Well, at least Lucifer no longer looks at you with a gaze full of hatred.
One at a time.

Heaven

"Make sure to target the new residents. " Lute looked coldly at the woman before her.
"I will lend you a bit of my power, and with that you will be able to get your revenge for Adam. " She glared at Lilith. How dare she speak his name? She scoffed.
"And what if I decline your offer? " At her question, the first woman didn't even flinch.
"Then you don't get your revenge. Easy. You don't have to agree-"
"-no! " Her response was desperate and too fast. Lute composed herself.
"Fine... " Lilith smiled at her simple word.
"But before, you have to sign a contract with me that no matter what, you won't be able to say who gave you this power. " The angel stopped. A deal? No sane person should sign a deal with her, but Lute? She desperately wanted revenge for killing Adam. Sera didn't allow her to go and wipe sinners out, alone, she can't go down to hell, but with the first woman's power? It is possible, and she will do anything to achieve her goal. Even by selling her soul.
"What do you get for doing this?" Lilith just looks ahead.
"That's something that shouldn't be your concern." Lute scoffs.
"You are just like other sinners. Greedy, mysterious, and cunning. Hungry for contacts." Lute cuts her skin and signs the contract by using her golden blood to write her name.

"My God, it is late. " You look outside your window. I think I am done with work for today. You get up and stretch. It's so weird, you walk over to the window to gaze at the city below. Never in my life would I have thought I would end up actually helping the princess or teaching the literal king of Hell how to understand royal documents.
Come to think of it, it is already a month since I came here. Time sure flies fast-
Your thoughts came to a halt when you saw the red sky open and an army of exorcists spill from it.
An attack?!
You burst out of your room yelling to others to wake up.
You bang at Lucifer's door.
"Lucifer! open-" The door swung open immediately, and the King emerged from the room. He looks messy, tired. He didn't sleep too.
"Yeah, I saw them too." You two look at Charlie exiting his room, still in her pajamas with sleepy eyes.

"Charlie, we are under attack! " Your words made her wake up in a second.
"Gather the guests from their rooms to a safe place! " You order her, she nodded and began waking up others. Vaggie followed her close behind. You look at the king.
"Lucifer, could you use magic and shield the hotel? " He looks up at you confused.
"Yea, yeah, I could try... " He snapped his fingers, you ran towards the window to see that a golden shield appeared around the hotel.
"How long will it last? " You turn around to look at him. Lucifer shrugged.
"Until I take it down." His words made you relax. Oh, thank God...
A crack. The two of you became silent. You both slowly turn around to see the shield crumbling.
"What?! " Lucifer ran up to the window and pressed his face to the glass.
You look at the angel at the front. She swung her fist again, and the shield broke.
There is no way in hell a mere exorcist could do that.
"She has magic..."He mumbled.
"Quick! We have to go help Charlie! " You began running downstairs. You heard running behind you.
Charlie stood in the main room with everyone. The sinners looked scared and unsure. Vaggie, Angel, and Cherri emerged from a room carrying lots of angelic weapons that were hidden in case of an emergency.
You look around, and soon you spot Alastor. His eyes met yours, but he quickly looked away. Charlie walks over to him and begins talking.
You look at the displeased king. Well, I don't blame him, I would be mad too if my child was so close to a psychopath.
You turn your attention to hotel residents.
Angel and Cherri began giving them weapons to protect themselves in any case, and Vaggie gave them a quick lesson on how to use the weapons.
Giving sinners weapons is a terrible idea, let's just hope they won't use them to kill each other.

"Time to blow some shit! " Cherri was the first one to exit the hotel.
Soon Angel followed her and Vaggie.
Even some sinners ran out to help or to spill blood.
Charlie stayed with the rest of the residents that clearly were not interested in risking their lives by fighting angels. You look at the King of Hell. Will he fight too? He looks unsure.
Maybe he will join later. You look around. There is no more angelic weapon. I don't think mine will be enough to kill them, but maybe it will be enough to at least hurt them.
You take out a silver dagger from your hidden pocket. Against a long angel spear, it will be too small, I won't even reach my enemy. The sharp blade makes contact with your skin, and soon blood spills on the ground and falls down your arm. You hide the dagger back and look at your bleeding arm. It's been a long time since you fought.
And yet, all you fought were sinners and overlords. Never an angel. It will be way harder, but it is a shame to pass on something like that. You smile.

You focus and use your powers. Soon your blood takes shape of a blade.
You grip the sword tighter and run out of the hotel. The battle is already taking place. You take a breath in, the smell of iron and death. How charming.

An angel flies towards you, you raise your sword and cut your opponent's arm. They take a step back, their wound already healing. Shit, it won't be enough.
The angel strikes again, you fight. Fuck, it's pointless, I need an angelic weapon. Think. I know! You drop your bloody weapon, as soon as it hits the ground, it loses its shape. You dive down and swing your leg under the angel. Caught off guard, she falls down, and you snatch her spear. Fuck, it stings! You bite down on your lower lip and kill the exorcist. How can others wield this shit? You look around. Ahh, they have gloves.
A pity I don't-
An angel flies closer to you. You lift your spear. She doesn't have an arm? That's the one that broke the barrier!
You begin your fight. Where did she get such power?! Who is she?!

You kick her knee, she loses her balance for a moment. That little moment was enough for you to swing your spear and hit her jaw with the dull side. Her mask falls off.
Wait... That's-The first man's favorite! You saw her face in the TV news when they broadcasted the hotel fighting. She took Adam's halo and left with his army! I remember her! But she didn't have powers then! She gets up and swings her weapon. You jump back. That was close, she drops her weapon and raises her only hand. What?
Magic. She is using magic!
Shit I won't dodge it- a blast of power went straight at you. You closed your eyes, and yet nothing came. Huh?
You open your eyes and see the King of Hell in front of you using his magic to block it. He joined!
"Thank you." You walk over to him and raise your weapon.
"No problem." He gives you a brief smile." Now let's make them regret coming here."

Lucifer was the first one to attack. Who would guess he is such a good fighter. You join him and fight her together. He raised his fist, ready to strike.
"Enough! " Everyone stopped to look at the High Seraphin slowly descending. She glared at the one armed exorcist.
"Lute. What is the meaning of this? "She asked coldly. Lute looked down at the ground. Lips tightly together. Looking angry like a child who got caught. You smile in satisfaction after seeing how red her jaw is after you hit her. I hope I broke her jaw.
"Go back to heaven." She looks at the rest of the army.
"Everyone go back immediately! "At that, the angels began to leave through the portal the Seraphim made. She looked at Lucifer.
"... Forgive me for not keeping an eye on the situation." She watches as Lute goes through the portal.
"A mistake like that can't happen again, Sera! This is not what we agreed to! " Lucifer stepped closer to her, she only glared back.
"Yes... Indeed. Now please excuse me. "As fast as she appeared, she disappeared.
Charlie runs over to you.
"Are you alright?! " You look at the worried princess. You drop the weapon and hide your hands.
"Yes, thank you for your concern. Is everyone at the hotel alright? " She nodded.
"Yea, Alastor was protecting the front door so they weren't able to enter. " You hummed. So he did help.
"That's good to hear. " You look at Lucifer.
"Thank you once again. " He looks at you shocked.
"Oh. It- it was nothing really! " He puffed his chest. The sin of pride indeed. You smile. Let's go to sleep... An attack during the night when everyone is asleep is a low blow.

Heaven.

"Tell me immediately who gave you this power. " Sera demanded. She and Lute were the only ones in the council room.
The smaller angel kept quiet, the deal she made with Lilith, made her unable to speak.
"Fine, if you won't tell me, then so be it.
As your punishment, I take your position and this unknown power." Lute's eyes widen.
"Wait, high Seraphin Sera! Please! I just wanted to get revenge in the name of Adam! " She pleaded. The Seraphin huffed angrily.
"Your doing was selfish. It could put us in danger! Because of your blindness, there could be a war! " Sera tried to calm down.
"Never. Again. I will let you out of my sight. " She glares at her.
"Now leave and take care of your wounds. Think of what you have done."

Heaven's beach.

This wasn't how it was supposed to end. Lilith hoped that Lute and her army would at least kill one sinner, yet they killed no one.
Everyone is happy.
She glares at her crystal in hand. She watched as the hotel residents celebrated the victory.
Finally the crystal focuses on one overlord. That woman...

The crystal cracks under the pressure of her grip.

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Lucifer POV

He couldn't sleep. Maybe I should do some work? His gaze drifts to the piles of documents. Nahhh, they can wait.
Oh! How about- his thoughts were interrupted when something outside the window caught his attention. What the? He walked closer to the window, his eyes widened. Exorcists?! But how? Why?!

He heard banging at his door.
"Lucifer! open- " That was the overlord voice. She was awake too. He rushed to the door and opened them. He saw the very awake woman. She looked tired. Her long, black hair was made into a bun. Her clothes were the same as she wore during the day. A pretty, long, and elegant red dress with flowers embroidered on it.
She always dresses so elegantly.
Her white tails moved behind her, as she gazed at him expecting.
"Yeah I saw them too. "The two of them looked at the princess sleepily exiting her room.

" Charlie we are under attack! "The overlord words made his daughter wake up immediately. Seika started to give orders, what should I do? I have to help, but how?

"Lucifer could you use magic and shield the hotel? " He snapped back to reality.

"Yea, yeah I could try... " With a snap of his fingers, a golden shield appeared around the hotel. She ran towards the window.
"How long will it last? " Seika turned around to look at him. He shrugged.

"Until I take it down" His words made her relax. I'm glad I helped-
A crack.
What?
The two of you became silent. You both slowly turn around.
"What?! " Lucifer ran up to the window and pressed his face to the glass.
That's impossible!
He looks at the one exorcist that raised her fist and broke the shield.
There is no fucking way a mere exorcist could do that. How? She can't-
His thoughts stepped.
"She has magic..."He mumbled.
"Quick! We have to go help Charlie! " Seika didn't wait for his response, she began running downstairs. Yes. I have to help Charlie!
He ran downstairs behind her.
Charlie was trying to calm down the scared residents. Her friends excited a room while carrying weapons. Then his daughter walked over to that red clown. What his name was? Alistar? Aliser? Doesn't matter. He didn't like him and didn't like that Charlie talked with him. He turned back his attention to Charlie's friends, who began giving sinners weapons. He was not so sure about that idea. Should I fight? I signed the contract with Sera that I can't interfere. Well, I already broke it once, and Heaven broke it first by coming here unannounced. And even now they came down here unannounced.

He looked at the overlord next to him who began moving. She took out a small silver dagger. She doesn't plan on fighting with that...right?
His eyes widened when he saw her cut open her arm. What the hell is she doing!? Her red blood fell down her arm like a water fall on the floor. She hid her dagger and touched her injured arm.
What is that woman doing-
She put her fingers into her deep wound and just like pulling a thread, she pulled out her blood that took shape of a sword. What in the name of the seven rings. He couldn't believe his eyes. He never saw such powers.
How unique...
She looked at her weapon and smiled. He reached for her but she already ran out of the hotel.
He ran towards the windows. Crazy woman! He watched her fighting in her dress as if it were perfectly normal. She moved fast and quickly. When she realized her weapon was not working well against the angel she was fighting, she changed her tactic. She dropped her weapon, she dove, and with one precise swing of her leg under the exorcist, she managed to make her lose her balance and catch her weapon. As the metal made contact with her skin, her face twisted in pain.
Shit, the metal must be stinging her as hell. And yet, she didn't drop the weapon but gripped it tighter. She swung it high above her head and killed the angel. Gold blood adored her red dress. My God...

Seika kept fighting, another angel began fighting with her. That's the one that broke my barrier! He watched her fight the exorcist. Seika kicked the angel's knee, making her lose her balance for a moment, that's when she hit her jaw with the dull side of the spear. The mask fell.
Hey... He remembers her face! But since when did she have magic?

The exorcist dropped her weapon. What?
She raised her only hand. What the hell is she doing? Wait. He sensed it.
Magic.
The hairs on his body went up. He looked at Charlie. That bellhop is protecting the hotel from inside. He frowns. He doesn't want to leave his daughter with that sinner as the one protecting her.
He looks back, outside the window.

His thoughts raced. What should I do? Help her? She is a sinner. One less won't matter a lot... But she helped me and Charlie...
A blast of energy shoots in the overlord's direction. His body moved on its own. He made a portal and appeared in front of the woman. He used his own magic to block the exorcist's attack. That was close...

She looked at him shocked and smiled.
"Thank you" These two words made him glad he helped.
"No problem. Now let's make them regret coming here. "
The two of them fought side by side. She with a spear and he with his magic. They moved in sync. She is a good fighter.

Finally the exorcist dropped her guard. That's my chance! He raised his fist only to stop when hearing a loud voice.

He turned to look at Sera. He watched as she ordered the exorcists to retreat. She really seemed like she didn't have any idea of this. Nevertheless, what happened can't happen again. Charlie could be hurt.

"A mistake like that can't happen again, Sera! This is not what we agreed to! " Lucifer stepped closer to her, she only glared back at him.
"Yes... Indeed. Now please excuse me. "At that she disappeared.
Charlie ran over to the overlord.
"Are you alright?! " Seika looked at the princess and dropped the angelic weapon. She quickly hid her hands, but he saw it. Her hands were burned by the angelic steel. He frowned. It had to hurt so much.

"Yes, thank you for your concern. Is everyone at the hotel alright? " The overlord asked. Charlie nodded.
"Yea Alastor was protecting the front door so they weren't able to enter. " She hummed in response. Ugh, that sinner. At least he did something useful.
"That's good to hear. " Seika looked at him.
"Thank you once again. "  He looked at her shocked. She thanks me again?
"Oh. It- it was nothing really! " He puffed his chest. That made her smile.
"Oh, we should totally celebrate the victory! " Charlie beamed. The woman raised her eyebrow.
"Maybe next day. I am sure everyone is tired. " His daughter chuckled a bit embarrassed.
"Ah. Yea, we could rest first, ha ha."
He watched as the two of them talked. His smile slowly falters when he watches his daughter with an overlord. A seed of insecurity plants in his heart. That he as a father is not enough good for Charlie and that he failed to be a parental figure.
Even an overlord that knows his daughter for only a month has a better connection with her than he does.
He grips his arm tightly, his nails digging into his arm through the sleeve material.
He felt weird looking at them.
Almost like he was not needed.

Normal POV

What a crazy night it was. It was bold from heaven to attack the hotel at night, but it seemed that the Seraphin that stopped the fight had nothing to do with it. So it wasn't her giving Lute powers but someone else. But who? That question kept you awake all night. You couldn't sleep at all after the battle.
The next day a party was thrown to celebrate the victory. Of course, the moment you turned on the TV, the news about yesterday's fight was broadcast everywhere. They even got an image of you in your dress fighting while being covered in gold blood and holding an angelic spear. They chose a nice picture, so you weren't mad you were in the news.
Matter of fact. It's perfect. The fact you were shown fighting showed everyone that even when you are so old, you are still capable of fighting and that no one should dare try taking your position. Not to mention that it is a good way to make more money. Sinners will buy more of your products.

Charlie even got a few new sinners wanting to join the hotel. Everything was slowly turning out perfect, and yet, something was wrong.

For the past few days after the attack, Lucifer acted really weird. Almost cold and disdainful. Always avoiding you. I thought our relationship would become better after the fight. What the hell is wrong now? We were good, but now? He doesn't ask me to help him with paperwork. He doesn't even look me in the eyes.

You were watching the TV in the hotel lobby. Charlie was in the middle of one of her redemption meetings, and today it was your shift to guard and make sure everyone behaved during the meeting.

Lucifer passes next to you. You smile at him, but he avoids your gaze. Okay, what the hell.
I thought we were making progress. Why is it so hard to understand this man?
You sigh and watch him go upstairs.
Vaggie enters the hotel, and you call her with a wave of your hand.
She raises her brow and walks over.
"Could you watch over the meeting? I have to do something. "She nodded.
"Ym alright, no problem. " You thank her and make your way upstairs.
It's so hard to understand him sometimes.
You knock at his door.
"It's me. Can I enter? " A bit of moving behind the door.
"... Yea" At his words you open the door to his room. He stood in the middle of his living room, he looked everywhere but at you.
"What's the matter? Did I do something? " He hesitates for a moment, then answers:
"No"
Yea, very convincing.
You sat down on the couch.
"I'm going to stay here until you say what's wrong. " He sighed and sat down next to you, still trying to avoid looking at you.
The silence was uncomfortable. You decided to break it first.
"Charlie is doing great these days. She really looks up to you." He scoffs, and with a pained smile he says.
"What are you talking about?" He chuckled bitterly. "I can't even talk to her normally!" You furrow your brows and keep quiet. He turned his head to his side and finally looked at you.

"...Did you had any children when you were... you know, still alive..?" His question caught you off guard. You keep quiet.
"Shit sorry! I- I didn't mean to ask for something so personal!" You raise your hand to stop him.
"No it's fine. "It's been a long time since you thought about your past. You never shared it with anyone and yet, you felt a weird need to share your history with him. Maybe it was because you were deep down desperate to finally let it out, maybe you were just feeling the need because your situation was a bit similar to his. He had a unfortunate marriage too.
Or you just lost your mind.

"I died early at the age of 20. I didn't manage to bear any children before my death" You began, he listened carefully, a bit surprised you were sharing your past.
"I married a man I loved. My father didn't like him. " A sad smile graces your face at the memory of your father.
"My dad really loved me. He wanted my life to be the best. He even taught me how to hunt. When most ladies were forced to marry a man that someone had chosen for them. I was lucky to have the privilege of choosing. " Your smile falls, and you grip your dress.
"I married my beloved. A man I was ready to die for." You look at Lucifer.
"I made the biggest mistake of my life by doing that." You say with gritted teeth. He furrows his brow.

"The man in question was only interested in my father's money and title. " At your words, Lucifer's gaze hardened.
"Not long after the wedding he brought lovers to our house, he didn't even try to hide it" You scoff at the memory. Lucifer's eyes widden.
"He really did that!? "You nodded, he crossed his arms and huffed.
"What a jackass! " You shake your head in agreement. It was good to ramble like that.
"That's not all. The same night he brought lovers into our home, I heard them planning on how to get rid off me and claim all my money" Where did I have eyes? I was stupid and young. That's for shure.
"Really?! And what did you do? "Lucifer asked, clearly forgetting why he was in the first place avoiding you. You sigh.
"... Well. I was filled with so much rage and betrayal that I killed them. Everyone... " You look down at your bandaged hands. The image of your hands covered in blood comes to your mind. He probably sees me now as a murderer, and well, I don't blame him. It was good to let the truth out. To talk with someone, even if-
"To be honest," He starts. "I am not a fan of murdering people at all, but... " He looks at you.
"From your story, the man was really asking for it. How to say it em- oh. Good for you" You raise your eyebrows.
"Wow I thought you would say that you were right about that sinners are indeed evil. " He huffed a bit, offended.
"Okey sorry" He opens one eye and looks at you.
"..what would you do if you were in my situation?" Your question made him think.
"I don't know..." He ran his hand through his blond hair.
"If Lilith did that to me... I think- I think I would do the same, though I don't think I would be able to kill Lilith no matter what, I would kill only her lovers. " Oh. You smile softly. He really loves his ex-wife so much. It's so beautiful how much a person can love someone. I wish I had someone like that too.

What? No. No. You clench your fists, nails digging into your skin. Never again. I will never fall in love again.
"...And how did you die? " He asked hesitantly and quietly. You look at him, then at your hands.
"After I killed my husband and his lovers, I turned for help to my younger sister. I asked her if she would cover me up. I thought she would help, but... She didn't. " you sigh.
"She went straight to the elders and told them everything. I was sentenced to die a long death by bleeding out. " Lucifer frowned.
"But to be honest. My worst punishment was to watch my father looking at me dying. He was so sad, so angry he couldn't save me. " You chuckled bitterly.
"He wasn't even mad at me that because of what I did, I ruined his great name. "A hand rested on your shoulder. You look at him.
" I feel sorry for you." His voice was genuine.
"Don't be. It's me who decided to kill them. I knew what the consequences were." He shook his head and took his hand off your shoulder.
"Yeah but even if, I feel sorry your sister was just like your husband." You hummed, agreeing.
"When I woke up in hell, the first thing I did was establish an information guild to earn important information to survive and to find these two. I searched Hell to find my husband. I killed him once again." He let you continue.
"Then I began gathering power and started to build my businesses. Waiting until my sister dies too. It was hard to find her. People lose their human appearance, but I managed to find her. I had my revenge. "Silence.
"Do you regret anything?. "He asked.
Do you?
"No" You spoke the truth, he nodded.
"Wow. I would never guess you em- had a past like this. " He rubbed his neck.
"But it's okay! Yeah! " You grace him with a small smile. What a weird man.
"I shared something of mine. Now share your burdens and tell me what's wrong. " He stopped, his smile faltering.
"It is something about Charlie, right? "
He signed.

"Yes... It's just that- when I saw you with her. How easy it is for you to have such a good connection with her in such a short time I- I got jealous... "Lucifer looks down at his ring.
"Since the fall Lilith grew distain. No matter what I did, how much I tried to fix our marriage, it didn't work-" He shared his past with you. You bit on your tongue and tried your best to have a normal expression. I can't just tell him I spied on him.
Hey! To be honest, I know everything because I had my spies inside your castle!
Yup! Hell no, I am not telling that.

"It's just that. It feels like everything I touch comes to ruin. Everything I did, came out badly. I never wanted Charlie to suffer because of me.... I missed so much of her life because of that" His voice was full of self-hatred.
"... I can help you fix your relationship with your daughter if you'd like. " It was weird, but you really wanted to help him. Seeing him down was so not right.
"Really? You would help me? " You smile and nodd.
He smiled back.
"I already have a plan." He raised his brow.
"Oh? "
"Charlie's birthday is coming soon. How about you making a birthday ball for Charlie where she would be the star of
the room, where she would shine and talk about her hotel?" Lucifer smiles widely and gets up.
"Yes! Oh, she would love that! " You chuckle at his enthusiasm. He looks better with a smile.
"We should start planning! When do you want to start? " He began running around while gathering papers and things to write.
"How about now? My friend-" Lucifer dropped everything he had in his arms.

"You.called.me.your.Friend?! " He began bouncing excitedly. You chuckle.
"Yea was it to much? " He shakes his head immediately.
"No! Ekhem. I mean no- no it's fine. If you really want to be my friend, no problem. "He says nonchalantly. You chuckle.
"Very well. Let's start planning," "He stopped.
"One more thing! "He takes your bandaged hands in his and a warm light begins to show. You watch in amazement as he uses his magic.
"Now take the bandages off. " You do as he says, and you are shocked when your hands are healed. It's as if I never held that angelic weapon.
"...Take that as an apology for avoiding you.. " You smile.
"Thank you"

A few days pass. Lucifer and you planned everything. Today you were going to take the princess shopping for a dress for her party tomorrow. The ball will be held in the hotel.

"Oh, I am sooooo happy you took me out shopping! But really, you didn't have to." She says. You look at her.
"Nonsense! It is a pleasure for me to be able to take you out shopping at one of my shops.

The two of you made your way to your part of the city. Charlie walked in front of you. Eager to see everything.
You stop when your attention catches something weird. You stop and look at one of the building's walls. Eyes.

Your expression darkens. You glance at Charlie, who was far away. Never. In your territory there were never eyes like in the rest of the city. You always got rid of them until they stopped appearing. Now, that you live in the hotel, they started appearing again?
You walk over to them. Everyone with enough power can sense emanating power from them. Those that never felt this power won't know who it belongs to, but you? You felt this power already.
It's Lilith's.
You scoff.
Even when she is no longer a queen, she still dares to spy?
"You're so disgusting, Lilith." You take your silver dagger out and raise it in the air.
"You're no queen to me." You stab the eye. You could feel the anger and pain as the eye disappeared.
Tsk.
"Seika, are you coming? " You turn your attention back to Charlie.
"I'm coming." You hide your dagger and make your way towards the princess.

"Wow, this place is huge! " The princess says as she enters one of your shops that was selling the

best dresses in the whole pride ring.
The sinner that was behind the counter greets you.
"Take whatever dress you would like home." She turns around to look at you.
"Really?! No, I can't. It all looks so expensive! " You shake your head.
"Take it as my birthday gift for you. " Charlie nodded slowly.
"Okey.. Okey! I will start with trying this one. " For the next two hours you began picking the perfect dress for her. At the end, Charlie chose a long, dark blue dress with an open back and a bow at the side of the dress. She looked in it as if the dress was made specially for her.
On the way back to the hotel, she couldn't stop from rambling about the dress.
"Thank you sooooo much once again for the dress. It's so pretty I can't wait to wear it! "She hugged the bag with the dress inside it. You smile.
"I'm glad you like it, kid."

The day of the party finally arrives.
Lucifer made sure it was perfect. The hotel was full of guests. Everyone that wanted to could come. The ballroom was full of sinners, beautifully dressed with smiles on their faces.


You force a smile and grip your wine glass tighter. Hymmm.
Charlie was supposed to be the star of the party. Not me. You look around. You were surrounded by sinners that desperately wanted to have a conversation with you.
That won't do. No, no.

You look at Charlie, who stood next to you awkwardly.
You wrap an arm around her and pull her closer towards you.
"Well, let's talk about the hotel. I am really proud of the princess's achievements." You give Charlie the sign to start talking about her hotel. She smiles at you happily and nods.

Lucifer POV

He watched from afar as sinners circled around Seika. Her ear twitched with annoyance. She glanced at Charlie, she wrapped her arm around his daughter, and began talking about the hotel. She encouraged Charlie to continue speaking. Seika made her the star of her ball.

He watched when Seika took out a present and gave it to her daughter. Another present? I thought she gifted her the dress. Weirdly, he didn't feel jealous about their relationship, but rather happy his daughter had someone good to rely on. Maybe not all sinners are truly evil.

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"So what about this one? " You hold up the invitation for a ball and look at Lucifer.
"Nope, write a decline." You sigh. Well, what did I expect. He was lying on his back on a couch, holding up in the air the big duck plushy.
Hymmm.
A gold envelope appears on the desk out of thin air.
Huh?
Is that a heavenly seal?
"Hey, Lucifer? " He hums and sits up.
You tried to pick it up, but as soon as your fingers touched it, you winced in pain.
Yup. Holy thing.
Lucifer got up and ran towards you.
"Hey, are you okay?! " He looked around and stopped when he saw the golden thing. It looked as if it mocked him.

He took the envelope in his hand and slowly opened it. His face, already pale, went even paler. Worry rose in you.
"What? What's wrong"
You got up and peeked over his shoulder.
A summon?
This can't mean anything good.
Will they question Charlie? For she didn't stop running her hotel? Will they punish her or Lucifer?

You look at the worried king.
"I want to go with you-"
"No! " His response was immediate. He shook his head rapidly.
"No. No. No. You can't go with me. Heaven will kill you the moment you say something that they find as a threat. You stay here and guard the hotel. I don't trust that bellhop to stay as the one protecting the hotel. "
Well, I don't trust Alastor either, but I want to help.
"But-" He stopped you.
"No but. I am not taking you there. " He took a deep breath.
"Please." The look in his eyes made you sigh in defeat.
"Okay. I will stay here and make sure the hotel is safe. " He relaxed a bit.
"Thank you. "He ran his hand through his hair.
"Now I have to tell Charlie... "She will be devastated.
"I'll help you."He looked at you with gratitude.

Lucifer POV

Just like the first time. Telling Charlie they were summoned was not pleasant. Seika made a promise to guard the hotel before the two of them left.

Heaven was not inviting like always. They were greeted by Sera and taken straight to the court. This time it was full of angels.
"Charlie Morningstar, for disobeying our words, we hereby declare you and your father will be faced with punishment! " Blood ran cold in Lucifer's body.
He stood before his daughter protectively.
"Wait, Sera! Charlie is still young! Punish me only! "She took his hand.
"What?! Dad, no! " The murmurs of other angels started to be louder.
The high Seraphin stood up.
"Silence! "That didn't silence the court. She opened her mouth, ready to order once again.
"-Wait! " Everyone turned their attention to the young Seraphin, Emily. Who stood in the door. Sera stiffened.
"I came with the proof that sinners can be redeemed. The one you tried to hide." She points at the ex-sinner at her right that waved awkwardly. The court becomes dead quiet. Charlie gasped.
Wait.
A redeemed sinner?
Lucifer slowly looks at Sera.
The Seraphin in question was doing her best to contain her anger. Multiple eyes appeared on her hair, dress, and wings.
She hid something so important?
She, the Seraphin, who looked down at him because he was the sin of pride. She, who was the one that always wanted to be right. She, who decided to keep that as a secret to keep her pride.
Anger risen in him.
"Sera. What the fuck is the meaning of this" His tail and wings came out without his notice. Charlie ran with tears in her eyes to the ex-sinner snake while the smaller Seraphin came closer to where Sera stood.
"You said you informed them, Sera you lied to me! Not only that, but you imprisoned him! How could you treat a holy soul like that! " The smaller angel was clearly mad.
He was too.
Sera however remained silent. Not ready to admit she lost. Now with the truth out there is no way she can stop Charlie from continuing running her hotel.
The High Seraphin sighed.
"He is a mistake. He is a danger to heaven-" Lucifer cut her off.
"Sera, we both know what it means if he is here. " She flinched, and yet. She didn't admit she was wrong.
The murmurs of the other high angels were louder with each second.
Louder.
Louder.
And louder.
"Silence! " Sera snapped. She glared at Emily, then at Lucifer.
"Fine. You can continue running your hotel. Prove you are able to redeem more sinners. " She looked at Charlie.
"The high council must discuss some matters. We will call you later, when the time comes. "
Sera snapped her fingers, and a portal appeared under him and Charlie down to hell.
-Wait.
He was not done with her.
"Wait-! " He fell through the portal and hit his ass on the hotel's floor, so did Charlie.
Auch.
"Charlie! " The worried voices of his daughter's friends cut the silence.
He watched as they helped her stand up.
At least someone cares for her.
"Lucifer! Charlie! "He looked up to see the worried overlord running closer to them.
He sat on the floor in silence and watched as the woman fussed over him. He didn't listen to what she was saying. Something about if he's alright or about what happened.
To be honest, that didn't matter.
What mattered in that small moment was that someone cared for his well-being.
It was so... Weird. And yet, so pleasant.
He let her help him stand up. Once she made sure he stood, she went to Charlie.

He listened as his daughter, his biggest pride and treasure, talked about what happened. What she achieved.
She did something he was not able to do.
He felt pride that she was his daughter.

Normal POV.

The news about the princess of hell actually managing to redeem a sinner made such a big impact that the news reporters were banging at the hotel doors begging for Charlie to talk with them even just for a moment.
Laughable. All those sinners mocked Charlie for wanting to redeem sinners, and look at them now thinking about joining the hotel.

You never thought redemption was possible, so the news really shocked you. The snake sinner that sacrificed himself, the one that has a statue in the hotel, got redeemed as the first ever.
It appears the decision I made regarding coming here was good. Finally something interesting is happening.


And yet. After one problem was solved, another appeared. One of the younger overlords became too brave. For the past few weeks, Vox has been trying to spy on the hotel. Sending his drones to spy on the hotel guests and festivals. It was starting to get really annoying. You had to destroy each one of his stupid drones. How much longer until he realizes it is pointless?
Just what is he trying to achieve?
You did your research about him long ago. Well, in fact, you did research on every overlord. He had a conflict with Alastor a long time ago, after he betrayed you. Vox lost, and to this day he carries resentment towards Alastor.
Tsk.
What a nuisance.
If he carries resentment towards Alastor, he should only target him. Not the whole hotel at this point. I will have to go to Alastor and tell him to take care of his unfinished business with that TV.
And if not.
I will go and deal with the young overlord myslef-
"What are you thinking so deeply about? " Lucifer cut the silence. You look at him. He was sitting at the end of your desk. I drifted with my thoughts.
You shook your head.
"Oh nothing important-" The door to his room burst open.
"Seika-! Oh, hey, Dad! " Charlie run closer to you.
"I read the book you gave me! " Oh? She already read the book I gave her on her birthday? It was an old-time romance mixed with a bit of fantasy. A popular romance in Hell where the main character, the princess from the west territory, was forced to marry the cold king of the North.
The story had a lot of plots, fluff, and action. It was your favorite book.
You smile.
"I'm glad you liked it." She bounced excitedly.
"It was soooo good, I love medieval times! 'You chuckled at her enthusiasm. Come to think of it. A festival should be held soon.
You hum.
"Charlie "She stopped bouncing and looked at you.
"How about making the next festival's theme medieval times? You know, just like the one in the book." She gasped, eyes sparkling with pure excitement.
"Yes! Oh yes! Oh yes! " She jumped through the desk to you and squeezed you in a hug. My ribs...
"You're a genius, Seika! " You pat her back.
"No time to waste! I'm going to start planning now! " She let you go and run out of your room.
"My~ what a cheerful child. " You hear a hum next to you. You glance at Lucifer, who is smiling at you.
"A medieval times festival? That sounds interesting. "

The time has come for the festival. The theme: medieval times.

The rules were simple. You have to wear an outfit to match the old style. You have two hours to play games and visit food stands before the main attraction starts, the big competitions where everyone that wants to can play.

It will be similar to the one in the book where the cold king fought during a sword-fighting competition. He won, he gave the female lead his rose, and he dedicated his victory to her. A truly romantic scene. It was your favorite part in the book.

Of course, the competition at the festivals won't be all the same as in the book. All the ones that are dangerous will be changed for something safer.
There will be three main competitions.
Archery.
Wooden sword fighting.
And horse racing.
Three competitions that anyone that wants to can take part in. The prize for winning? A pure gold rose that they can keep or give to their crush or partner.
Those that wouldn't want to take part in the competitions can watch them from the seats and cheer for others.

Charlie planned the festival all by herself. She asked Alastor to be the one that will be announcing in his tower the upcoming competitions and other information.
You were glad it wasn't you who had to ask him to be the informator.

Lucifer POV.

Seika's idea was interesting. He wasn't a fan of modern technologies and fashion, so when she proposed to have a medieval times festival, he was more than happy to take part in it.

Although he didn't sign up at the list of candidates who will take part in competitions. He preferred to watch.

He sat high in his tower, at his place where he would watch the competitions play.
He sat on a golden throne.
His usual white suit was replaced with a fancy red and gold suit to match the era's look. Charlie sat on his right, on a smaller golden throne. She was dressed in a red dress with puffy sleeves, her hair made in a crown. She looked like the princess she is.
On his left, however, sat the old overlord on a silver seat. She wore a long, dark crimson dress adorned with a delicate flower pattern. Her hair was made in a bun, she wore silver jewelry with rubies.
Her beauty was outstanding, and he was not the only one that thought that. Sinners watched her as she was a walking piece of art, some were even drooling over her.
How disrespectful. Where are their manners?
He thought as he glared at everyone that looked at her like that.
Tsk.
The competitions started. Charlie's girlfriend decided to take part in it. I think her name was Veggie. Her other friends decided to take part too. The spider one and the loud, one-eyed one. Angel and Cherri? I'm not good at remembering names. The bartender and the crazy maid decided to watch instead. Lucifer looked at the tower where the bellhop was informing them about the upcoming challenges.
Tsk.
At least he is doing something.

The first competition. Wooden sword fight.
The first ones to fight were Cherri and Vaggie.
He heard a hum on his left. He looked at the overlord. She sat tall next to him, with her leg over her leg, observing the fight below.
"Who do you think will win? " He asked, her head turned to him.
"Vaggie will win. She is more skilled with weapons. Cherri rather fights from a distance. " A nice observation. He nods and turns his attention back to the fight.
Seika was right, and the first fight was won by Vaggie. Then the rest of the elimination rounds took place. In the final round, Vaggie and a tall sinner had to fight. Charlie yelled all the time, cheering for her girlfriend.
It seemed as if the sinner would win, but at the last moment Vaggie made a smart move and outsmarted her opponent. She won the first competition.
She got the first gold rose and made her way towards the tower where Charlie sat.
Vaggie offered Charlie the rose, dedicating the victory to her. His daughter happily leaned out from the balcony and kissed her girlfriend. She took the rose and sat down.
He smiled after he saw just how happy she was. Maybe I should have joined. I would win Charlie a rose too.

The second competition started.
Archery. Lucifer snapped his fingers, and the arena changed to the one that will be needed for the competition.

Charlie's friend. The spider one wasn't good at archery, his arrow almost shot a sinner that was sitting at the tribune. Cherri's arrow hit the ground. Vaggie managed to at least hit the target.
Others were better at this.

In the end a male sinner won, but it was clear archery was his passion. He managed to hit the middle of the target three times perfectly.

He won a rose. Will he keep it or give it to someone? The sinner looked around until he spotted the overlord that sat next to Lucifer. There is no way he...
The sinner started to approach the tower.
"I dedicate my victory to Lady Seika" The man said calmly and extended the golden rose in his hand towards her. Lucifer tensed. He crossed his arms, his hands digging into his skin.
She won't accept-
He froze when he saw the overlord stand up from her chair and walk over to the balcony. She leaned out.

Will she kiss him? He didn't know why it bothered him so much. She is a grown-up woman, she can kiss anyone... And yet.

Seika smiled and took the rose from him.
"Thank you." She put her hand in her pocket and took out a white, silk tissue.
Huh?
She pressed her lips on it, her red lipstick leaving a clear mark. He watched as she leaned down and gave him the kissed tissue.
Oh.

He gripped his arms tighter when he saw the sinner face. He was blushing like crazy, shocked that she gave him something important like this. The crowd began to whistle and yell. He heard many male voices regretting it wasn't them that got that tissue.

He, too, wanted that tissue.
The male sinner that gave her the golden rose, kissed the lipstick mark left by Seika and hid it safely in his pocket.
Tsk. Show off.
Lucifer watched as the sinner looked the last time at her and left for the next competition.
He looked at the overlord next to him. She sat back down and admired the golden rose. A pout made its way onto his face. I could win her millions of golden roses.
Now he really regretted he didn't take part in the competitions.
He looked back at the arena. Ah, let's just get this stupid festival over with.
He snapped his fingers, the arena changing for horse racing. He used his magic to create hell horses.

He watched as the final competition took place. Lucifer watched like a hawk the sinner that gave Seika the golden rose.
'Accidentally' Lucifer made the horse that the sinner rode on a bit slower than the rest one.
Ups.
He smirked as he watched the man loose.
Another sinner won. She looked like she was one of the cannibal townspeople. She got the rose and looked at it. Then she looked hesitantly at Seika. She walked over to the tower.
There is literally no way...
"Um. I dedicate my victory to Lady Seika... " She said hesitantly. The old overlord got up and walked over to the balcony. She leaned down and took the golden rose from her.
She smiled at the sinner, who blushed in response. He watched in disbelief.
"You-you are my biggest idol," The sinner whispered.
"Thank you for your hard work. " Seika took out a silver hairpin with rubies from her hair and gave it to the sinner. The girl blushed even more and smiled widely at her.
Will she just give away her things now? He watched, displeased. The sinner walked away holding the hairpin like a piece of the most fragile thing in the world.

Charlie got up from her chair.
"I'm going to Vaggie! " He watched her leave. Seika sat back on her seat, the two golden roses on her lap mocking him. He looked at them and scoffed.
"... I could give you thousands of those, but better. "Luicfer mumbled. She noticed his displeasure and leaned down to whisper in his ear.
" I know you can, my dear friend. "
He was startled, a shiver ran down his spine. Seika noticed his reaction and chuckled. Lucifer couldn't help but notice her tails that moved without her will whenever she felt some emotions like excitement, anger, amusement, and so on. It was a mesmerizing sight. One he couldn't help but enjoy watching.
He slumped on his throne, hand on his face.
Geez, just what is happening to me...

Chapter Text

After the last festival, the popularity of the hotel has risen. It was a good sight seeing the hotel full. Charlie had to hire more staff to be able to run her hotel smoothly. You were happy your ideas became so popular.

Right now you were sitting in your room doing your usual work when suddenly you got a telephone call. Electronics was not your favorite. You grew up when there was no such thing, you preferred writing letters, and yet having a phone was sometimes useful.

You take out the phone from your pocket and look at the screen. One of your infornators.
What does he wants?
You pick up.
"Yes? "
"Boss we have something you will be interested in. " His words made you curious.
"Speak" You lean back on your chair.
"The first man is in hell-" You didn't give him the time to end.
"-What!? " You hit your hands against the desk. How? He was dead, one hundred percent.
"I want more details. "You get up and look out the window.
"He looks different. Almost like a sinner. He is in the entertainment district, and he already has problems. Many want to kill him or claim his soul. " You curse under your breath. If Adam's soul gets into someone's hands, it will cause a lot of problems.
"Listen carefully now. Take the rest of the group and catch him. Hide him in my mansion for now. "You order.
" As you wish, boss. "He hung up, and you immediately ran out of your room.
You bang at Lucifer's door.
"Luicf-" You didn't end. The door swung open, and you saw the king of hell.
Before he said anything, you pushed him inside his room and locked the door.
He looked at you hesitantly.
"Adam is here" These three words made his eyes go wide.
"What!? That's impossible! I saw him dead! " You nodded and put your finger to your mouth.
"Don't yell. I don't want anyone knowing this before we find a solution" You whisper. He ran his hand through his hair.
"Okey- okey sorry. But are you sure it's him? " You nodded slowly.
"One of my informants saw him. He said, Adam looks like a sinner now" Lucifer shook his head.
"... Unbelievable... I never thought... " He paused.
"Where did your informant see him? " You describe exactly how your conversation with one of your informants went.
"Shit. It's bad. "Lucifer paced back and forth.
"I don't give a damn fuck about that fat ass, but if a sinner claims his soul, there will be too many problems to deal with. " He mumbled.
Your phone vibrated in your pocket. You took it out and turned it on.
A message popping up on the screen.
'Boss we got him'
Oh thank God. You sigh in relief.
Lucifer noticed it.
"What's the matter? " You look at the king.
"My people got him and transported him to my mansion. " Lucifer relaxed at your words.
It's so worth having spies and informers everywhere. Really.
"Let's go. We need to see for ourselves if it is really Adam" He nodded, agreeing with you. With a snap of his fingers, a portal appeared.
His magic is really useful.
On the other side, you were met with the familiar sight of your mansion before you.
Ah home sweet home.
The gate to your mansion opened, and the moth sinner bowed.
"My lady, your highness. " Mira is her name. She sold you her soul thirty years ago. She wanted a place to live in your part of the city.

Lucifer and you passed through your garden and walked into your mansion.
Deep inside, yelling could be heard.
"Don't fucking touch me! Do you know who I am?! " The door to the room swung open, revealing a tied up man and three sinners that worked for you.
"Boss, your highness. "They greeted you. Your gaze fell on the tied up man. Yes. There was no mistake. That was Adam. He looked different. He no longer had wings or a halo. He was a sinner.

When Adam's gaze fell on Lucifer, he scoffed.
"Oh fuck no. What do you want, short king? " Lucifer huffed annoyed.
"Shut your mouth-" You cut in before Lucifer could end his sentence.
"Now calm down, everyone.
Adam looked at you up and down. He raised his brow.
"And who the fuck are you, hot stuff? " Your ear twitches in annoyance. Man, I should just kill him. Lucifer takes a step closer to him.
"Do you not understand just how bad your situation is? Don't fuck around if you don't want to lose your already empty head" The first man shifted, wanting to free himself from the rope he was tied in.
"Oh you short motherfucker-" Like kids. Just like kids!
You look at your men, they understood immediately and grabbed Adam.
"That's enough. " You look at Lucifer, who still glared at the first man.
"Lucifer what should we do now? "Finally he looks at you.
"We have to inform Sera. "You nodded.
"Alright." You look at Adam.
Lucifer used his magic and summoned a crystal. He touched the smooth surface of it and after a few moments it began to glow. Sera's image appeared.
"-Yes Lucifer? We are busy currently, so don't call. " She said dismissively, ready to hang up.
"Wait Sera! We have Adam! " The Seraphin stopped from hanging up. Lucifer took a breath in.
"We have found Adam today, but as a sinner. " He turns the crystal  around and points at Adam. Sera tensed.
"Sera do something! " Adam yelled.
You observed the situation, I wonder what the high Seraphin decides.

After a long pause, Sera sighed. Her wings slumped behind her.
"... This... Adam, I can't take you back just like that. " Her words made him pause his yelling.
"You are a sinner now. You have to try to redeem yourself in order to get back in heaven. " The first man shook his head.
"Redemption is a bullshit! Just take me back! " He pleaded . Yelled.

The Seraphin shook her head.
"I told you I can't. You are a sinner now. Your soul won't belong there. It will sting you. " She paused.
"... And redemption is possible. One of the sinners was redeemed. He is in heaven now" Adam's eyes widened in shock and fury. He began to yell about how a sinner should never be in heaven and to take him back to heaven.
How annoying.
"Adam quit yelling. It is beyond my power to magically make you a winner now. Your soul is damned now. Redeem yourself and come back. Don't put yourself in trouble. " You scoffed at Sera's words. Don't get in trouble? Easy to say. Every sinner would like to have Adam's soul. (Including you. )
Or to kill him for all the sinners he killed during the extermination.

So. Sera wants Adam to be redeemed. She wants him to go to Charlie's Redemption Hotel, the one he destroyed once and the one that has lots of sinners that hate him.
Such a great idea.
Charlie will allow him to join, but others? Definitely not. Oh, oh, not to mention that sinners at the hotel wouldn't feel okay with him under one roof.
Heh.
What should we do then?
You look at Lucifer, who had his brows furrowed.
He doesn't know too.
"I have to hang up. Lucifer, make sure no one claims Adam's soul. " With her last words, she hung up.
Lucifer looked in disbelief at the mirror. Sera indeed put him in a big mess. Make sure no one claims Adam's soul? She thinks he wants to guard the first man?
You look at the yelling Adam.
What a nuisance.
"Lucifer we have to take him to the hotel. " The two of them both looked at you.
"No! "
"Oh, hell no! "
Your ear twich.
My gosh, it's like talking to a wall.
You ignore Adam and look at the king of hell.
"We have to. It will be easy for us to watch him, and we have to redeem him. " He wasn't convinced by your words.
"We have to get rid of him. We can't kill him again if we don't want heaven angry. " Lucifer sighed.
"... Fine, but first we have to talk to Charlie. " You nodded.
"That won't be hard. The hard part will be convincing others to let him join" This is going to be a hard task.
Lucifer was deep in thought. You pat his back comfortably.
"Don't worry, my friend. We will face it together" Your words cheered him up a bit. He smiled at you. It was really good to see him smile. Who would have thought I would be friends with him?
"Okay, this is disgusting. I don't want to watch you flirt. " Adam sneered.
Lucifer glared at him.
You roll your eyes. It's not flirting.
We are just friends.
And that's how it should stay.
I don't want to be in love ever again.
Never...
"Seika." You snap from your thoughts when Lucifer calls your name.
"Let's go ask Charlie" He snapped his fingers, and a portal opened.
"Hey wait-! " Adam yelled behind you as the two of you walked through the portal.

First you explained it to Charlie. She was as shocked as you. Lucifer told her about what Sera decided and asked about Charlie's opinion.
The princess, always too nice and forgiving, decided to take Adam in. Of course the hard part was actually convincing others to let Adam join.

"Charlie what the fuck? "
"Hell no! "
"You can't be serious! " Her friends yelled. Charlie tried her best to convince them.
"Guys please. This hotel is made for sinners to redeem themselves and to change for the better! Maybe we can change him! " She tried once again.
"No"
"No"
"Yea no"
Charlie slumped. You place your hand over her shoulder.

"He can't hurt us now. His soul is still strong, but he can't use his powers now. He is vulnerable. All we have to do is watch over him and redeem him. Let's do it. Let's show heaven that we can redeem even the meanest and worst souls."They crossed their arms at your words.
"Pleaseeeeeeee" Charlie made big puppy eyes and pleaded.
"Ugh fine. Do what you want. This is your hotel. "
"This is a bad idea.
"I am not the one watching him"
I take that as a yes. Charlie smiled.
"Yay! "

You felt someone watch you. You turned around to see a shadow quickly disappearing.
Spying aren't we, Alastor?

"I will go bring him" Lucifer opened a portal and walked in. After a few moments, he brought the grumpy first man. He yelled and made a lot of fuss. No wonder Lilith and Eve left him.

"Just you see! Lute will come and burn down this stupid place! " Angel Dust scoffed at the first man's words.
"That girly of yours ain't comming ya know? She already tried attacking us but got caught by Sera and probably got punished. " Adam stopped at Angel's words. His expression shows a hint of realization of just how bad his situation is.
My gosh, this will be hard...

For the next few weeks, Adam was a problem. He harassed the hotel staff and other residents. Always ruining Charlie's redemption meetings or always criticizing the festivals.
He was truly a pain in the ass.
Right now he was doing his best to interrupt Charlie's meeting.
At today's meeting, sinners were to draw on paper how they see themselves.
"I am not going to draw" Adam yelled and put his legs on the table.
Your ear twitches. I wish I could rip him apart.
"Adam take your legs off the table and behave" He glanced at you and smirked after a moment.
"Don't tell me how to behave, hot stuff. It should be you, the one behaving and stopping barking too loud-" A loud noise of the chair scratching and falling on the ground made you turn your head to see Lucifer jump across the table at Adam.

Charlie had a problem getting these two apart. Residents watched the fight in amusement. Everyone cheered for the king to beat the shit out of the ex-angel.

It was such a nice feeling seeing someone stand in your name. To defend you. A smile made its way onto your face. He is a good man. Angel Dust nudged you in your shoulder.
"Your knight in shining armor, huh? You like short men? " He asked amused. You roll your eyes.
"He just defended me. "
Angel smirked.
"Yhm yea"
You brush off his response. We are just friends.
He is just a gentleman and stood up for me. For his friend, nothing more, and I'm fine with it.
Yes.
Friends are enough.
Enough....
And yet. Your heart beat faster when looking at him fighting Adam in your name.

It was late, everyone was already asleep except you. You worked in your room, sorting through some invitations. A blue envelope caught your attention. You picked it up and inspected it. It carried a bit of power. You knew that power. It belonged to one of the Vees. The TV one.

You open the envelope and read the letter inside. Huh? Guy has guts. You crumpled the paper and stood up.
He wants me to work for him? To spy for him? A little pest? How disrespectful. You walk over to the burning fireplace and throw the letter in. You watched as the flames ate the paper. Foolish brat. Only made me angry.
Tsk.
I want to drink something.
Quietly you made your way downstairs to the bar. Uhuuu, now what should I choose tonight?
You hear the hotel door open. An intruder? You leave the bar and sneak closer. That was Angel Dust.
Oh.
He looked tired, sad, and tense. You saw his bruises. His smell was disgusting. He smelled like he used way too much perfume and thought this smell carried manipulative power. His contractor was Valentino, the power from his scent match, so he must be coming back from work.
Poor child.
You exit the shadows you were hiding in. He jumped.
"Gosh toots you can't just pop out like that! " He crossed his arms trying to hide the bruises.
"Forgive me. Are you coming back from work? " He nodded slowly. I can't leave him like that.
"Follow me" You made your way upstairs.
"-What? Wait-" He followed. Good.
You made your way to your room, Angel followed you inside.
"Sit down, please. " You point at the couch.
"Just what are you planning" He asked, nevertheless he obeyed.
You took out a medical kit and sat next to him. He is so weak, barely able to heal his wounds. You gently treat his wounds. He sat still and let you do your work. I wish I could help him. Once you were done, you placed a small cream box in his hand.
"It's a special medicine from the lust ring. Wash yourself of that overlord scent, then apply this cream on your wounds. All the bruises will disappear in seconds. " You explained.
"Damn toots how did you manage to get something like this? " You smile.
"I have my ways" Angel smiled back.
"And you're really allowing me to have it? " You nodded.
"...Thank you Seika" He stood up.
"No longer, toots? " You tease. He chuckled.
"No... It's weird to call you that when you are way older than me. It just fits better. " You hum.
"Go wash and rest. " He walked over to the door.
"Goodnight Angel."He turned his head around.
"Goodnight Seika. "
Ah. In the end I didn't get my drink. Oh well, I think I will pass tonight and go to sleep.

Chapter Text

Today you decided to visit your mansion. You were in your garden. Watching the flowers sway gently in the wind. Your hand brushes against the red, hellish rose. It didn't look like the one from the human world. It had a bigger flower, a much stronger scent, and more thorns.

"Seika." You turn around to see Lucifer walk on the path in your garden towards you. He was smiling. Looking young as always. How can he smile after so many centuries? After so many years of existence?
"... How did you know I was here? "You asked the king that now stood next to you.
"Oh Charlie told me you went home today"You hum and go back to watching your garden. A comfortable silence falls.

"You know" He broke the silence.
"This garden is truly beautiful" You look at him. He was still admiring the garden.
"I once built Lilith a garden, but she let it die. Your garden is so full of life... It's... Magnificent. " That soft smile of his as he described your garden, it made you think.
For you, your garden was meaningless. It was just a decoration in your mansion, but now, after his words, it becomes more meaningful. More beautiful.

You smile and gaze at your garden once again. In that moment it was just the two of you and nature. A moment of bliss and comfort. A moment that made you lost in thoughts. You didn't even notice you took his hand in yours, you only registered it when he quickly snatched his hand away.

Stupid. You were stupid. You let your emotions get the better of you. You were mad at yourself and embarrassed by what you did.
"Forgive me. " You couldn't look him in the eyes now. I made this situation so weird! We had such a good time together! How could I ruin it? How could I let this happen?! Your thoughts raced as you ran. You ran out of your mansion, not looking back. You ran through the streets of your part of the city. Foolish. Foolish. Foolish!
You were so lost in thought you didn't even notice the lurking danger. You only noticed something was wrong when a sharp object was plunged into your shoulder. Fuck! It stings! You turn sharply around to see assassins. Great! Just great!
You look at your shoulder. Angelic steel.
Damn it all! How could I be so stupid!
You looked at your aggressors. Three men that decided to enter your territory and attack you. They wouldn't be so stupid to do that alone. Someone must have sent them.

The one on your left attacked first, he had a knife. Shit, I can't use my powers because of that damn steel. You raise your arms and use them to block his attacks. A cut arm is better than a cut neck. You jump back and take out your silver dagger.
You charge at them.
Every move you made made you wince in pain and lose a lot of blood. You bit down on your lip and fought. Fortunately, they weren't skilled fighters. You killed them, and as you cut the throat of the last assassin, you heard yelling. You knew that voice, though you didn't turn around to face him. Your attention caught the small object the last assassin dropped.
So Vox send them. He got mad after I didn't answer his letter? Fucking brat...
"Seika! " Lucifer ran up to you. Finally, you faced him. He was terrified.
"Take me to my mansion. " You whispered tiredly. Sinners can't see me in this state. All the adrenaline left your body, making your legs give out under you. Lucifer caught you in the last second. He didn't wait for any more words.

Lucifer POV

He scooped her in his arms and made a portal to her mansion.
"The room on the second floor with the double door" Her voice was so weak, so full of pain, it made his heart clench in guilt. He listened to her instructions and carried her to the room he assumed was her bedroom. Once inside, he gently puts Seika on the bed. He watched in disbelief as she gripped the angelic weapon and pulled it out from her shoulder. Blood. So much blood. Once the weapon was out, she breathed in relief.

And yet her blood still fell like a waterfall. Do something; help her. Heal her.
Seika lay down on her back. She stared tiredly at the ceiling. He approached her bed and kneeled beside it. He gently scooped up her hand that was covered in small cuts. She was using them to protect herself...
If only I were faster.
He used his magic to heal her wounds, but even when he was done, he still held her hand, afraid that if he let go of it, her life would slip away from him. She was so close to dying. He was so close to losing his friend.

After a moment of silence, he decides to speak.
"I'm sorry. It's my fault. " She turned her head to look at him.
"If I didn't snatch my hand then. " Seika opened her mouth.
"No it is my fault, not yours. " He protested before she could say anything.
"It's just... " Lucifer looked down.
"When you grabbed my hand, I felt happy, but as I looked down and saw my wedding ring, some memories flooded into my mind and made me remember things I wish to forget... " Silence.
"I see" He felt her hand squeeze his, he looked up at her and saw her smile. Lucifer smiled back. He was more than relieved after seeing her smile at him.
Gosh, never again do I want to watch her almost die.
"I will rest a bit. " He watched as she closed her eyes. She had to regenerate. He sighed, all the emotions making him tired too. In the end he decided to take a nap too, he laid his head on the side of the bed and closed his eyes. He fell asleep next to her on the floor still holding her hand.

A few days passed, Seika healed quickly due to her power level. He knew she was alright the moment he didn't find her in her bed but in her office already working. She asked him not to tell anyone, not even Charlie, because she didn't want her to worry.
She seemed fine, and yet he saw something was bothering her.

He found her in her office, in her grand mansion. Seika sat behind her desk and worked through some documents.
Stubborn woman.
"What are you doing? "She looked up at him.
"A little investigation. " Oh? He raised his brows and stepped behind the desk.
An investigation? I wonder what it's about.
He took the paper in his hand and read.
His gaze hardened.
"So it was one of the overlords that sent these assassins? " She nodded.
"His name is Vox, one of the Vees. " Tsk. That's why he hates sinners. Except her.
"Why would he send them after you, though? " Why being so dumb and risk his life?. Seika leaned back in her chair.
"He and Alastor have a bit of a past. That's why he targets the hotel. He sent assassins probably because I declined his offer of joining hands with him. A low blow, in my opinion." Lucifer hummed.
"I should just kill him" The words feel themselves out of his mouth.
"No don't do that. Charlie wouldn't be happy. I will ruin them financially. " He pouted. He really wanted to make them pay, but if that's what she wants.
"Fine."
Stupid overlord. Who the hell does he think he is? Just like that red clown. They sure match, both acting like spoiled brats. Having no manners. And all this happened because of that bellhop. Oh. Come to think of it.
"Seika why is Alastor always avoiding you?. " The woman stopped writing and looked up at him.
"A long story. Alastor appeared in my part of the city. I helped him rise in status. Gave him information and useful tips. We made a deal. I would help him, and once he is powerful, he would repay me. Well. He betrayed me and gave his soul to someone else, now he tries his best to avoid me in order for me not to claim what he owes me. " She helped him rise in status!? Wait, that bellhop has a master?
"Do you know who has his soul? " Sika shook her head.
"Unfortunately no. That means it's someone outside the pride ring. " Lucifer furrowed his brows. Not good.

"Ugh this is so boring! "He throws his hands up in the air. He hates doing paperwork. I wonder what Seika is doing. He glanced at his work, then at the door. Technically I should be doing them, but they can wait.

He got up and made his way to her room. He knocked.
"Come in" She is probably working. When he opened the door, he was met with a sight he did not expect. She sat in the living room on the ground, she had one of her tails on her lap and a brush in her hand. Is she maintaining them..?
He watched as she brushed her tails. They look soft...
"Are they sensitive? " Why did he ask that of all questions?! She looked up at him.
"Not quite. When touched, it feels as... How should I explain it? It feels like someone is playing with my hair. " He nodded. I see. She went back to brushing.
"And your wings? " Huh? He raised his eyebrows.
"Are they sensitive? " She asked. He thought for a moment.
"A bit, yes. " She humed.
"And do they need to be preened or something like that? " He nodded. Seika smiled.
"Interesting. I am learning more and more each day about you. " She went back to brushing her tails.
It was such a mesmerizing sight to watch.
"Can I, uh... Help? " She stopped at his question. Shit, a bad question?
"Only if I can help you with your wings. " Her answer caught him off guard. She wants to help me with my wings..?
He rubbed the back of his neck. For angels it was rather an important thing. As a matter of fact, he didn't preen his wings for a really long time. They must look awful... But he wanted to brush her tails... He sighed. "Okay... "She patted the place next to her on the floor. He obeyed and sat down.
"So-"Before he could say anything, she placed her tails on his lap and gave him the brush. He looked down at the white fur. He wanted to touch it. Lucifer took off his gloves. His hands were slim and gradiented with pure black to his wrists. Slowly he runs his fingers through one of her tails. Oh God, that is fluffy. It's like a cloud.
"So fluffy... "She chuckled.
"Indeed. Now open your wings. " He hesitated for a moment, then opened his wings. He felt her stare at them. He looked away in embarrassment.
"When was the last time you actually took care of them? "
"Not that long ago. Maybe.... Three or seven...years? " She huffed at his answers.
"Fool" He looked up at her.
"Hey-" His protest was cut short when he felt gentle hands touch his wing.  A shiver runs down his spine, such a weird and nice feeling at the same time. He bit down on his lower lip and began brushing her tails.

They took care of each other in comfortable silence. It was a blissful moment that he wished would last forever. She has six big and fluffy tails. They are so big he could even lie down on them. Oh, they would make such a great pillow or bed. Oh!
"Hey look we match! You have six white tails with red ends, and I have six white wings with red inner sides! " She chuckled.
"Yup we do-"
Someone barged into the room. They both looked up at the panicked princess.
"Seika! Adam is missing! "

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"What!? " You got up immediately, you heard a huff of disappointment next to you.
"We looked for him everywhere! He is not in the hotel! I think he went out. " Shit not good. Everyone wants his soul. It could be literally anyone having him now.
"Okay. Don't panic. I will find him. " You took out your phone. I have to call my people.


Finding him wasn't difficult. All the traits lead to none other than the Vees Tower. Those motherfuckers kidnapped Adam while he was walking on the streets like he isn't some ex-Angel that everyone wants dead. Fuck, why do I have to deal with such idiots!

Everyone was discussing the situation in the hotel lobby, everyone became quiet when the TV turned on and Box appeared in it. He didn't even hide what he did, like rubbing salt into the wound. He demanded Alastor have a duel with him, and if not, he would blow up this hotel. Vaggie smacked the TV with a spear after Vox ended his broadcast.

That was outrageous. Bold and stupid. Kidnapping Adam is one thing, but threatening Charlie's hotel is already too much.

You get up from the couch.
"That's it, I am declaring war for territory. "You grit your teeth. Charlie got up.
"No Seika please don't! Let's talk this out! " You huff.
"Charlie they clearly don't want negotiations. They want war, and that is exactly what they will get. " Lucifer placed his hand on your shoulder.
"That's too dangerous. "Though his voice carried worry for you, you could still hear rage behind his words. He wanted them dead too.
"Don't risk your life, Seika, for the sake of the hotel" The princess grabbed your hand and pleaded.
"Charlie I am doing this for myself too. They dared to send assassins not long ago with the intention of killing me. "Her eyes widened.
"I didn't want to worry you. Thankfully, I am fine, and that's due to your father's help. I made up my mind. I will kill them and put an end to this madness. " Charlie hesitated.
"... Alright, but please don't kill them. Just beat their asses, rescue Adam, and come back home to us. " You grip her hand tightly. Home. What a lovely word. You smile at her.
"Fine. I won't kill them. " Just beat their asses until they can't walk.
"I am going with you. " You look at the King of Hell that gripped your shoulder tightly.
You shake your head.
"That's out of the question. It may also be a trap. You stay here and protect this hotel. " He huffed and opened his mouth. You press your hand over his mouth.
"You stay here. You think I can't handle three kids? "You smirk, Lucifer pauses, then shakes his head.
"Good. Charlie, prepare the hotel for an emergency in case. "You look around, he was here just this second. Ugh.

You walk away and start looking for Alasor. Sensing his power at the roof of the hotel, you make your way exactly there. He stood there, his back facing you. He gazed at the Vee's tower. Slowly you make your way over to him, standing there next to someone you once called a friend. It was weird. You both watched the tower Adam was currently held captive in.
"Listen, I didn't come here to fight or ask you about who you sold your soul to. " You catch him gripping his cane tighter.
"All I want is your help now. Fulfill the deal by helping me beat Vox. After that you will be no longer bound by my deal. " He stayed quiet, that wide smile of his that you always had problems reading. Slowly he turned to look at you, his smile faltered just a bit as your eyes met.
"Very well, my dear! Let's pay this little pest a visit! " He beamed and extended his hand. You take his hand and shake it.


The hotel prepared quickly for an emergency. Everyone stood in the lobby wishing you and Alasor a victory. Alasor stood by the door when you hugged everyone. You thought Lucifer wouldn't hug you where everyone was looking, but you were wrong. He hugged you last. He gripped your battle clothes tightly.
"Return to me. If you have just a scratch, I will murder them. Don't you dare die. "He whispered to you. A smile graced your face as you hugged him back.
" I will return, I promise " And just like that, you left. No army. Just you and your ex-friend. The two of you stopped when you heard some buzzing. As you looked up, you saw drones with cameras. Will Vox be broadcasting our fight? My, how amusing.
You turn your head to look at the overlord next to you that was getting rid of the technology.
"Don't destroy them. Let them broadcast our fight so sinners can see how pathetic the Vees are. " Alastor stopped and chuckled.
"You didn't change at all. "The moment you stepped in the entertainment district, sinners bound by their contract with one of the Vees began attacking the two of you. Easy.
Just like when fighting angels, you took off your silver dagger and cut your arm open. You hid the dagger and pulled out blood from your wound. The crimson liquid takes the shape of a sword. Oh, how long has it been since you fought alongside that bastard? You were the one that helped him learn how to use his powers and how to fight. That's exactly why he couldn't duel you, because you knew exactly how he moves. Knew every little trick he had up his sleeve. Now looking at him, fighting like you thought he made you smile. Old habits don't die.

After slaying mere sinners that blocked your path, you finally stood before the tower. Blood covered you whole, but not just you. Alastor stood next to you, he fixed his bloody coat as if nothing had happened.
Droned flew close to you still filming the whole fight.
"Come out, cowards! You wanted a fight so badly, so why hide now? Scared! "You yelled while glaring at the drones. You felt Vox power grow for a second in the drones. I annoyed him, good.
The door to the Vox tower opened. They want to lure us in? Bold move. Fighting inside will destroy their tower, very well.
"Let's split up. "He hummed next to you. He transformed into a shadow and slipped to the tower. You grip your sword tightly and step inside. It was empty. No workers, no nothing. Probably everyone got killed by you and Alastor. That means they are weaker. Less souls, less power. They are really young and stupid. Sending their source of power to us just to be slaughtered. Tsk.
You begin venturing through the tower's levels. Every corner has a camera or two on the wall. Soon enough you felt the tower shake and heard battle noises. Alastor found someone. You quickened your pace, and you kicked open the big double door. It looked like a conference room. Two overlords were there. So it seems Alastor found Vox somewhere.
" Shit how did she find us so soon! "Valentino got up and pointed his guns at me.
Velvet got up as well, ready to fight. You smile and begin your fight. A bullet or two in your shoulder didn't stop you from getting closer to them, close enough to land a solid blow. The first one was Velvet. You drop your weapon and grab the chair. You swing it hard and hit her with it. The foolish girl drops on the ground unconscious. You look at the moth sinner. The contractor of Angel. If I already have the opportunity, why not reclaim Angel's soul? You throw yourself on the overload, you swing your leg under him. As he falls, he drops his gun, you snatch it and point it at Valentino's head.

"You children are pathetic. You demand something you can't even handle. Tsk, you wanted a fight while you don't even know how to fight! " You grab one of his antennas and tug his head up.
"I will spare you. Reclaim only half of your territory, but know that if you ever think about demanding a fight again, the next thing I am taking is your heads. " You glance briefly at the groaning in pain Velvet.
"Oh and I want Angel Soul." Valentino's eyes widen as he huffs.
"I rather die, bitch" you clench your teeth. Your grip on his antenna is tighter.
"That wasn't a question. I. Want. His. Soul. "You put the gun to his forehead.
" Choose wisely. Life or death. "The rage behind your eyes was visible. Be damned. I will kill him, even if Charlie won't speak to me ever again. I don't care.
"... Fine" He grumbled and extended his hand. A contract appeared.
"Tear it"He hesitated, then tore it apart. You smirk.
" Good kid." You hit his head with the gun. His unconscious body falls next to the other overlord. The tower shook again.
That's right. The last one is still somewhere. You ran out of the room and began searching. The tower shook again, the ceiling creaking.
You take a sharp turn and burst through the last door. There Alasor stood in the middle of the broken room, he held Vox by his throat in the air. Adam sat tied to a chair. When Alasor spotted you, his smile widened.
"Ah my dear! Good to see you all right. "He threw the overlord at your feet.
"Would you care to end him? " You look at the barely alive overlord. You scoff and kick his head. The TV cracking. He groaned in pain as you stepped over him and walked over to Alastor.
"I already took care of the rest. We can head back home" You walk over to Adam. You were ready to untie him when the tower shook again. After such a fight, it was barely standing. You look up to see a part of the ceiling fall straight on you. Damn it!
You grip Adam as the ceiling fell. Gosh. I am covered in blood and now dirt. You grab the part of the ceiling and lift it. That's heavy...
You discard it and finally take the gag out of Adam's mouth.
"Damn bitch that was hot. You literally lifted a part of ceiling! "You huffed and smirked.
"Indeed now let's get out of here before the tower collapses. "You untied Adam. The three of you left just in time before the tower collapsed. If they didn't manage to escape, they are dead. Well, at least it's not me who killed them. Charlie can't blame me.
"Next time you decide to exit the hotel, tell someone Adam" The first man huffed.
"I am not a child, ya know? " Alasor hit Ada's head with his cane.
"You may not be a child, but you sure behave like one. "
You walk back to the hotel, you listen to these two bickering a bit. Amusing, you smiled to yourself.

Lucifer pov

To say he was worried for nothing was the right word. The fight was broadcasted at every TV station. The fight was bloody, but not for her. Seika cut through sinners as if they weren't made from flesh but cake. He didn't even look at the overlord that fought alongside her. He was jealous that he couldn't help her but that bellhop could. She must have asked him to join, and due to the deal, he had to obey. When they got to the tower, they split. He saw in the cameras as Alasor found Vox and began his fight. Not so interesting as the fight between her and the two other overlords. It was impressive how easily she threw them like rags. Seika fought like she was born to do it, of course, no matter how sadistic and brutal she fought, she kept her promise and didn't kill them. What a pity.
He watched as she threw a chair at one of the overlords. He observed how she threw herself at the other overlord that earlier shot her. He smirked when Seika put a gun to his face. The pure rage on her face said it all. She wanted that overlord dead as much as he did. He was shocked when Seika demanded him to tear some sinner's contract. It was one of Charlie's friends. He couldn't help but be touched when, even during a fight, she thought about others well-being. The moment the moth sinner tore the contact, the sinner next to Charlie breathed in relief and fell to his knees, gripping his chest.

Once she was done, she began searching for others. He couldn't help but smile as she kicked the head of the other overlord that Alasor beat. The way she stepped over him made Lucifer's heart beat faster.
When the ceiling fell on her, he gripped the couch so hard he almost ripped it. How shocked and relieved he was when he saw her lift the ceiling and not get hurt.
That woman was something else.
He scoffed at Adam's remark. So blunt.
The moment they returned, he ran to her and squeezed her tightly.
"You promised to return without a scratch. "He let go of her and looked at her shoulder that got shot. Seika chuckled and took out the bullets from her wound.
"Sorry, but they are already healing, see? " He shook his head. Lucifer paused the moment Adam's hand landed on her shoulder.
"Not gonna lie, what you did today was sexy. " Lucifer was bewildered. What the fuck?
He grabbed Seika and pulled her closer to him. Adam, seeing this, smirked and leaned down to whisper in his ear.
"You stole me, Lilith, so why not me stealing your woman? " His words made Lucifer's blood boil. He took a yellow duck that resembled Adam out of a portal and squeezed it so hard it exploded. Adam burst into laughter at his gesture.
Motherfucker.

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Lucifer POV

Another boring day of work. He hated paperwork, thank God he had Seika. She worked behind his desk while he was bored to death. Then it suddenly hit him. He remembered what she told him once during the festival. Lucifer sat up.
"Can you show me your fox form? " The woman looked up from work at him.
"You want to see it? " yeah, I want to. The king nodded. Seika stood up from the desk. With a quick spell, she transformed into a big, fluffy fox. He couldn't resist, he grabbed her snout gently and rested his forehead against her. So fluffy, so cute. He nuzzled his head into her fur, he saw her moving. Cute-
She stepped away and transformed back. He pouted.
"Don't give me that look we have a lot to do. She sat back behind the desk while he stood there with his arms crossed.
He heard her hum.
"Luicifer could you take a look? "He walked over to her.
"Yeah? "She passed him a letter.
"It's an invitation for a ball held by one of the higher Goetians. You should go. "He took the letter and grumbled.
" no I hate parties. Write a decline. "Seik shook her head.
"As a ruler, it is essential for you to go out and show yourself. I will go with you. " He hit the desk with his hands.
"You will go with me?! " She leaned back in her chair and nodded.
"Yes it is a perfect occasion for me to spy a little. There won't be a problem with me attending with you because people already know I work with your daughter, and I was invited a few times by Goeatians even though I am a sinner. " Lucifer raised an eyebrow.
"Spy? Really? Ugh, fine. As long as you will be there with me, I guess I can handle attending a ball. " Seika clapped her hands.
"Great! Let me write back then. "

He was getting ready for a ball. It's been quite some time since he attended one. His usual clothes were changed for a fancier one. When he was looking in the mirror, the light hit his wedding band. He gazed at it. So many years had passed since she left. For so many years I hoped that they were just a nightmare. For so many years I thought she would return.

Even if she returns, she will never love me again. As painful as it is, it's the truth I have to accept. He took off the ring and looked at it painfully.
His often he cried and begged for her to return. He can't be stuck in the past forever. He has to be strong for Charlie. Yes, he has his daughter and his friend. He isn't alone, he no longer is alone.

It's time to move on. He kissed the ring and put it away on the night table.
"... Fairway, Lilith. "

Normal POV

Oh, he looks good in anything, really. You stare at Lucifer. He wears such pretty and elegant robes. The color matched your red dress. You wore a long, red dress that had an open back. Your hair was made in a braid. You wore golden jewelry.
"You look handsome, your majesty. " Lucifer looked at you and hit you gently in the shoulder. Was he embarrassed?
"Don't say such things, my lady..." Cute.

You go together. The fact he brought a sinner as his secretary made a huge commotion. It wasn't just a mere sinner, it was an overlord everyone knew about. It was you. Not only that, but the fact that the King of Hell, who barely showed himself, finally attended a ball made the biggest impact. Nobles surrounded you and Lucifer.
The two of you were the center of their attention. When the first dance started, it was a perfect occasion to sneak out to investigate. You quietly walk through the empty corridors. I need to find the office. The source of information. You open a few doors until you find what you were looking for. An office. Bingo!

You smirked as you slipped inside the room. The documents on the desk weren't useful. Nothing interesting... You were so focused on finding anything you didn't notice the powerful presence getting closer and closer until someone's hand landed on your shoulder.
You tensed and clenched your fists, ready to fight.
"Seika what are you doing here! " You look at Lucifer whispering behind you. Thank God... You sigh in relief.
"I-" You stop when you feel someone approach. If Lucifer teleports us now, it would leave a clear trace of magic. Fuck, fuck, fuck.
You look around and spot an old closet. This will do. You grab him and pull him over to the closet. Once you get in you press him closer and lean down.
"Someone is approaching. Dim your powers. " You promise you felt him shiver when you whispered. He does as you asked him, you dim your powers too.
You watch as two figures enter the office to talk. You held the king close to your chest. At some point you didn't realize you held him tighter. Through the thin gap in the closet door, you saw two tall figures. Two Goeatians, unfortunately you didn't hear anything useful. Ugh, really? Did they come here just to gossip?

When they left, you waited a few minutes until you got out of the closet.
"Man that was close" You fix your dress. Lucifer shifted uncomfortably next to you.
"Yeah...Let's get out of here. "The two of you made your way back to the ballroom safely. The dances had already ended, and now nobles were feasting. I'll pass.

You sneak past nobles and escape on the balcony. You breathe Hell's air, not so clean but better than the one in the ballroom. Lucifer followed behind and closed the glass door. He tugged the curtains so no one would watch you and walked over to you.

You glance down at the king that leaned against the balcony railing and run his hand through his blond hair. You pause when you don't see a wedding ring on his finger. Did he take it off? Did he finally decide to move-

Your thoughts are interrupted when he coughed to catch your attention.
"You left when the dances started, so I didn't get the opportunity to dance with you. "He turned to face you and extended hesitantly his hand.
"... Could I have a dance now? " That soft tone of his. How could you refuse? You took his hand and let him lead you. No matter what others say, he is such a gentleman.
Oh.
I really fell for that man. Even after telling myself to never yearn for love ever again. Even after I promised myself to never give someone my heart, I want to break that promise of mine. I wish he loved me as much as he loved Lilith.

The dance didn't need music, with his lead, it was enough. The moment was perfect, like out of some cheap romance. A man and a woman dancing alone on the balcony in pale moonlight. Perfect place, he steps closer. Perfect moment, he dips you gently. Perfect atmosphere, you cup his face. Perfect person to kiss, he leaned closer. So close your lips almost touched.

This perfect moment that got shattered so suddenly made you both freeze. Someone knocked at the locked glass door behind the curtains. You step back and compose yourself, Lucifer stood there still frozen in place. He was blushing crazily, his hands clenched tight into fists. Was he startled? Was he disappointed? Was he angry? That didn't matter. You were so glad no one saw it. You push away the curtains and step back to the ballroom.

You did your best to appear normal in front of other nobles. Lucifer followed quietly behind. That silence of his was heavy. Did he regret it? God, please let him not regret it.


The rest of the night is filled with small talk and gossip, yet you couldn't focus.


When the two of you stepped through the portal back to the hotel, you didn't look at each other. Gosh, that is-
You stop walking away when he grabs your hand. He looked down at the floor in his room. Will he say something? Will he tell  he regrets it? You clench your teeth.
"So about earlier... "He starts and lets go of your hand.
"Uhhh you know..." Slowly he glances at you.
You watch as he struggles to say what's on his mind. He runs his hand through his hair, his frustration reaching limit.
"Fuck it. "He grabbed you and pulled you in for a kiss.

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Oh?
A kiss? A kiss. Yes, he is kissing me. The king of hell is kissing me while holding my face as if I am precious.
You sigh and wrap your arms around his neck. How could I resist such a temptation? He is like a fire, and I am a moth attracted to it. I denied it for so long, but I am really starved for love.
The kiss is gentle, hesitant, yet full of longing.
He, too, wants love. He wants someone to rely on, someone to trust, someone to devote himself to.
And he chose me. That mere knowledge is enough to make your heart race with happiness.
When he broke the kiss, he looked hesitant.
"I want more than friendship... "
I want that too.
I want to trust again. What better option do I have? Live alone for eternity or try loving again and find someone worth living forever for?
I think the answer is clear.
You smile and kiss him again. He melts into the kiss. "I want that too." You breathe between kisses. He hums, smiling, not breaking the kiss. Worries? Problems? Damn them. All you could think of now was the person you want to give your heart to.

You break the kiss this time, just for a moment, as you pull away, his lips chase yours.
"It's late. " I should leave before something happens. I don't want to rush. We have a whole eternity, after all. Lucifer quickly grabbed your wrist.
"No wait! Stay, please. " That pleading voice of his. Oh God, I think I have a new weakness.
"Alright, I will take a bath and will be back. "He smiled and nodded. You took a bath and dressed in pajamas. The moment you knocked on his door, it swung open, and a pair of arms closed around you and pulled you inside. You were met with a nice smell of apple and cinnamon.
" Don't tell me your shampoo smells like apples and cinnamon." "You chuckle.
" How did you know? "He drags you to his bedroom.
"Which side are you choosing? "I don't have a favorite, to be honest. I guess I can go with right. As soon as you lie down, he follows and pulls you into a strong hug.
Warm.
It's so nice. You wrap your arms around him in response. He unfurled his wings and shielded you from the outside world.
Just like that, you two fall asleep in each other's embrace. Oh, if only peace could last forever.

A week passes. After the confession, Lucifer is always close by. Whenever you work, he is there, whenever you rest, he is next to you. Every time you woke up, he held you gently and warmly. Each time he kissed you, it was like a blessing. He was still hesitant. Not wanting to step any boundaries, always making sure you were fine with it.
You were always fine with it. How could you not when he was so kind and cute?


You sat on the floor, paperwork was scattered on the coffee table in front of you. You worked in silence that was only disrupted by paper sounds and Lucifer's soft breathing behind you. He slept on your tails. Ugh, how can someone be so adorable? You hum and put a hand to your cheek. A knock, then two.
Oh?
"Enter" You look behind to see if he is still sleeping. Charlie enters inside. When she sees you and her father, she falters. Shit.
"Before you say anything-" You start quietly. Charlie shakes her head.
"No no it's fine, you don't have to explain. I saw how you and my dad got closer... I am glad he is happy. " She smiled at you. You looked at her shocked, then you smiled softly back.
"Thank you...now tell me, is there anything I can help you with? " The princess takes out drawings from behind her.
"Yup! I was curious what you think about future festival plans. " You take her drawings that looked as if they were drawn by a child. Another cutie. 
You heard someone run. Angel burst through the door, making Lucifer stir in an instant. He sat up and instinctively hooked an arm around you to protect you from anything that just burst into your room.
"Charlie! You have to go downstairs. Quick! " You frown, I don't like that at all. Lucifer also seemed to worry.
"I will go with you Charlie" Lucifer got up first, you followed suit.

Angel leads you to a crowded lobby. What is going on? As soon as sinners saw you, they moved out of your way. You freeze, your breath catching in your lungs.

There she sat, as if seven years of absence never happened.
".. Mom?! " Charlie ran over to her and hugged her.
Millions of questions flooded your mind. Why is she here? Why did she return now? For what reason did she come here?

Will Lucifer go back to her..?
No no you didn't want to think that, have some faith in him. You glance at him. Oh, the raw pain on his face and shock. He stepped closer to you and grabbed your hand tightly as if seeking help or comfort.
Your heart clenched seeing his state. How badly did she break him...

You return your attention to the first woman and her daughter.
She explains why she was away. Lilith says she left hell on a mission to "negotiate some kind of truce or arrangement between Heaven and Hell for
sinners who might change. Bullshit. She hated heaven. She wanted to rebel. She craved war.

Charlie, as believing as she is, she believed her mother. Of course she believes her. Nothing can change the fact that Lilith is her mother. When Lilith's gaze fell on Lucifer, you felt him tense. She makes a pained face, nothing could get you prepared for her next words.
"Ah I see you already got a replacement for me... " She said sadly. What? What the fuck did she just say?
She is the one that left him like trash. How dare she act like she is the poor one here? Your ear twitches as you watch Charlie comfort her mother.
"But we can still be a family! " The princess tried her best while others around began to gossip.
"Poor queen"
"I thought she left him. Were we wrong? "
"She tried to help us? "
"How shameful for the king to cling to another woman"
Loud, too loud. I can't bear to hear this anymore.
"Come on, Mom. I will show you around the hotel" The princess took the first woman and dragged her away.

So many eyes bore into you and the frozen king. You glare at those that dared to whisper. You take Lucifer to your room, once inside, he breaks and hugs you. You hug him tightly.
"What is she doing here? I thought- I thought she left for good. " You hold him until he cries everything out.
"God... " He looks up at you with teary eyes. He cups your face.
"But don't worry. I will never leave you. The chapter with Lilith is already closed. I love you and only you. " That words made you take a sharp breath in.
Hearing that was what you longed to hear. All the worry left you. I fell for the right man.
"Thank you" You kiss him.

Lilith unpacks in her room when Adam comes. He leans against the doorframe with a smirk.
"You lied to your own child. " He chuckled
"You haven't changed at all since we last saw each other." Lilith looks up at him.
And down and scoffs at his new sinner look. "While you yes"

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The next day, Charlie and Lilith spend a lot of time together. Right now they were in the princess's room.
"Oh! Oh! And this gorgeous dress I got as my birthday gift from Seika! " Lilith hum.
"That overlord? It doesn't suit you. You deserve a better dress dear" She said softly. Charlie stoped.
"But this dress is so nice and expensive... Besides, it is not important what color it is or how much it costs. It's a gift. You don't like Seika, Mom? " She asked hesitantly. The first woman put her hand to her cheek and looked away sadly.
"That woman will definitely try to distance me from you... " Charlie's eyes widened.
"What?! No, Mom, she is so nice she wouldn't do that! " Lilith closed her eyes and slumped on the bed. She hid her face in her hands.
"Oh forgive me. I let my worries get the better of me. I don't want you to worry. "Princess hugged her mother tightly.
"It's okay, Mom. "

Later Lilith decided to go pay a visit to Lucifer. Upon entering his room, she finds it empty. She walks inside and looks around, she stops when she sees his wedding ring on the desk and a duck resembling that woman. She walks over to the desk and reach over for the duck.
"What are you doing here? " She stops and looks back. Lucifer stood in the doorframe, he was clearly displeased she entered his room without permission. It took her by surprise how hostile he was towards her. So the plan on seducing him won't work.
She looks down at him coldly and walks past him without a word.

During the next week, Lilith was always next to Charlie. She wanted to get closer to her, if she can't have Lucifer on her side, at least she can have her foolish daughter.

Lilith sat in the armchair and drank her tea. When the shadow in her corner moved, she glanced at it.
"Perfect timing, Alastor. I have a new mission for you. " She smirked.
Alastor stepped out of the shadow and bowed. His smile was crooked.
"Very well. Tell me, and I shall obey"

After Lilith appeared, news shook hell. Sinners came to the hotel just to see if the news was real. The atmosphere changed dramatically, now you were the bad one. The one that seduced the king, the one that tried to ruin the Lilith family or so. You hated those rumors and did your best to ignore them. Just why does everything have to be so complicated..?

You sat in your room sulking behind the desk when Lucifer entered your room. Noticing your mood, he walked over.
"I made you a gift~" You look at him. Oh?
He takes behind his back a duck that resembled you.
Oh how cute. Did he make it?
"That's so cute. Thank you. "You stood up and took the duck. You kiss his cheek.
" Don't let the gossips bother you. That's just a bunch of lies. "You smile and place the duck on your desk. Yes. Let's not worry. I have to be strong in order to be able to support Lucifer. This situation is hard for him too.

"So I was thinking I could sing in the hotel to attract more sinners in-"
"No" You cut Lilith. I can't let her manipulative singing happen at hotel. Songs about rebellion won't do any good.
Charlie looked hurt at your quick denial. Everyone looked skeptically at you as if to say, Why? You clench your hand tightly under the table. When you feel Lucifer's hand on top of yours, you relax. Gosh, I really don't want to be the bad one. Charlie is displeased with you and conflicted if her mother told her the truth.
"I want Mother to sing. " You falter. Ah... I see I have nothing to do here. When you get up ready to leave, you see Lilith smirking at you, trying to provoke you more. Cunning snake.

You wake up startled after hearing your phone buzz. You glance at Lucifer, who sleeps peacefully next to you. Thank God I didn't wake him up. You quickly take the phone and get off the bed. Once in the living room, you answer the call.
"Do you know what time it is? " You huff into the phone.
"Sorry boss but we have a serious problem. One of your factories is on fire. Someone set it on fire. " Your blood runs cold.
"What? Holy shit, send me the address, I am coming. " You hang up. Who dared to do that?! You ran to the bathroom to change from nightrobes. You glance the last time at the sleeping beauty in your bed before running out of the hotel.

When Lucifer woke up, he found the place next to him empty. He wondered where she went.  Just where did that woman go? I hope she is alright.

After breakfast the concert took place. Lilith sang in a room full of sinners while Alasor did what Lilith ordered him to do. No one saw it or heard it. Everyone was too busy listening to the first woman singing her rebellious songs. Charlie didn't like them.
If she wanted a truce... why sing about rebellion?


At the dinner, Adam is still missing.
"I will go see if he fell asleep in his room. " Charlie got up and went upstairs. Soon her terrified scream echoed through the hotel. Everyone began running upstairs to where Adam's room was. Lucifer was the first that got to his daughter. She sat on the floor, scared. The door to the first man room was opened, fully revealing the horror inside. Lucifer gripped his mouth not to throw up. Adam got killed, his severed body parts were lying scattered on the floor. Blood covered the walls and floor.
"Oh my God... "Lucifer looked away as others began to murmur behind him.
"That must be Seika." Lucifer turned his head sharply and glared at Lilith.
"How dare you accuse her? " Alastor walked past him and Charlie into the room. He bent down and picked up something.
"I think that belongs to her" He raised a bit of white fur for others to see. Lucifer froze. No, no, that can't be. That must be a mistake.
"See! She is a traitor! She killed the first man to cause a war between heaven and hell! " Everyone gasped at Lilith's words.
"No that's impossible! She couldn't do that" He defended her.
Lilith huffed.
"The blood looks fresh, so the murder was committed today. Only she wasn't present during the concert, and Adam now lies here dead. Do you have proof she didn't do it? " Lucifer faltered. No... He didn't, but he trusted Seika. She wouldn't kill Adam after rescuing him from other overlords.  Murmurs erupted around him that made him even more.
"Charlie tell others. " He looked at his daughter, who was clearly struggling to make a choice.

Lilith took her daughter and helped her stand up.
"Come on, dear. " Led her to the lobby's couch. Sinners discussed the latest news. Just then everyone became quiet when Seika entered, covered a bit in soot. Smelling as if she exited a fire.
"How dare you return after doing that! You killed Adam, and now you come here covered in soot to mask the stench of blood! " Lilith shoots her a glare.
Seika stopped, shocked.

"What? I didn't do anything! "Sinners began taking Lilith's side. You falter. What is happening!? Killed Adam? Adam is dead! Fuck, that was a trap! The one that set my factory on fire was probably doing Lilith's order so now she could blame me.

" Lilith don't judge, let her explain herself first! "The king tried his best to defend you. Oh, Lucifer.
But before you get a chance to explain yourself, you are met with angry residents demanding answers. Because of you, heaven would declare war now. They tied you to a chair so you wouldn't run away. Seriously? They think a rope can do anything?
" Charlie think clearly! Seika wouldn't do anything like that! "Lucifer grabbed Charlie's shoulders.

"Don't listen to him, dear. He defends her because she seduced him. " Lilith pulled Charlie away from Lucifer.

The king huffs."Lilith what are you plotting-" He is cut off when the door to the hotel opens suddenly.

Adam stands in the doorframe, very much alive and whole. "What the fuck is going on here! Why the hell did you tie her?" He points furiously at Alastor. " He is the one that killed me!" He looks at Lilith. "You can't even hold your dog on a leash, Lilith." Silence, and yet it was all clear now. "Fucking sinners, all the same"Adam cuts the silence. Alastor chuckled, clearly enjoying his little entertainment. "I'm afraid we got caught, Master."

Charlie gasps and looks at her mom, betrayed, tears streaming down her face. " Why...?" Lilith is silent. She doesn't want to worsen her already shitty situation. Lucifer steps in front of his daughter. He was trembling with anger.
"Leave and never return unless you want to really support our daughter's dreams." Lilith, clearly caught off guard by his coldness and bluntness, leans down and whispers in his ear. " We will see how long she will bear with your pathetic ass."
Lucifer huffed. "She's not you. Leave." With that, Lilith leaves, only once looking at Charlie with an expression that begged, 'Stay, please don't leave. Prove to them you are good' but she leaves.

Once outside the hotel, Alastor follows behind her. She stops and tears their contract. "I have no use for you anymore" He falters.
"What will you do now, Lilith? "She doesn't spare him even a glance, she leaves. "Always prideful to the very end."

A few days later everything returned to normality. You can't count how many times everyone apologized to you. Charlie accepted the truth, but she was still shaken, she couldn't wrap her head around the fact that her mother left again. The TV stations said Lilith hides somewhere outside the pride ring. Honestly, you didn't care. You never want to see her again.


"I still don't understand why she did that..." Charlie said during dinner. Adam huffed.
"Lilith always resented heaven. She always craved revenge for what Heaven did to her. She was promised everything, but they gave her nothing. She thought that killing me would start a war she always craved." He said casually.
Silence. Adam slams his hands on the table and smirks." Well, unlucky her! I'm alive again, bitch!"

Lucifer and you are alone in your room. Your head lay on the desk, you gazed at him with eyes full of adoration. As if he wasn't the devil but a piece of divine art, a man craved by the gentle hand of God. A light in your damned life.
"My name is Akira" You spoke suddenly.
"Huh? What?" He asked, confused.
"My real name is Akira" Lucifer's eyes widened.
"Why are you telling me something valuable like this..?" You just smiled.
" You already have my heart, why not give you my soul too?"