Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

"Hey, Lili," I suddenly called, making our way back to the party.

"Hm?" she hummed in response.

"I'm going to have a look around, "I uttered, biting down on Cloud's Soul Flame, who bellowed in such anguish; I ignited such a tragic memory within him that had caused me to pause for a moment.

"Just make it back before night. I have another training session with mother." Lilith carelessly said, moving on ahead as I came to a halt.

Lightly smiling, a glow of Darkness rippled from my body like a wave. Taking a single step, I shadowed stepped through the halls of Paradise with a single goal in mind.

From Cloud's memories, I knew this whole place was an entire labyrinth for some reason, not even he knew. To the public, there existed the resort, but deeper in past standard space and time laid a massive underground facility.

Moving like a ghost through Paradise, I did not worry about any type of camera as I had the Darkness to make myself appear like I wasn't there. However, the guards themselves were endless. Since these guards could be the residents enjoying themselves. I needed to avoid everything, including animals and insects.

It was actually fun having to sneak around, but then again, I understood I was not one who could remain hidden for long. My mouth was simply too toxic.

"Curse that damn Lelouch," Saleh shouted viciously towards his men near a particular door I needed to get through.

"Lord Seleh, why the anger? Is it not simple to kill him?" Said one of the doormen with disinterest, "We could dump his body in the swamp just up north. No one would be the wiser."

"We are not kids anymore. Killing is not always the solution. He appears to be some big shot, just like most people who work here. We cannot afford to offend him. At least not yet. I have already sent a few men to the Holy City to find out just who he is."

Not like they will remember who or what their mission is. Shit, it will not be long before you forget who I am.

Lifting my lips, I turned to the door, having Clouds memories. My body blinked just past the doorman entering a large room filled with only a particular device without anyone inside.

Approaching the hexagon shape teleporter, I sent a measured stare towards the machine that lay on the ground humming with life. A single step and one would teleport into their base. Turning back to the door, I frowned.

"Hey, Levi, you there?" I suddenly called in a whisper, hoping she was watching.

"What is it?" She called in a somewhat impatient manner, unlike her usual carefree tone.

"What is Yael like? What I mean is he the impatient type? The feel I got from Yieshamiel was a control type. He had his goal and figured he could outwit me. A foolish endeavor seeing the end result."

Appearing in front of me in a flash of azure light, she smiled in amusement, "Everyone is impatient at times. It's all about how you act and behave. It's as Lilith said, it's relatively easy to lure Yael to you, but he will be prepared.

"I can work with that, but I need to know what type of person he is," I uttered darkly, having an idea.

"He is a powerful Warrior of Heaven. He is very patient and deadly. Killing him is but an impossible task for most of the lesser Princes, but they could definitely give him a run for his money. " Levithan replied with a sensual simile circling me with amusement. "Tell me, Arsene, What are you planning?'

"We hold the Pale Gate," I coldly uttered with a dark smile, staring at her enchanting azure eyes. "And I plan on using this teleporter to both trap and kill him there."

"If only it were that easy." She uttered, vanishing from my sight, "See you tonight, Sene."

Touching my chin, I frowned before pulling the spear of Noctem from my back, feeling its weight that sat perfectly within my palms. My fingers traced over the name etched into the pole.

"Yeshiemiel," I whispered hollowly, hearing the beating of my own heart and the screams of despair bellowing with sorrow. He was breaking, begging, yet his torment would only continue to evolve. "Do you wish to meet your brother? I am actually looking forward to it, for it will not be me who lures him but rather you."

"You see, I thought of something. What would make even the most season warrior falter? That is, of course, family."

Pulling my fingers back from the Spear of Noctem, I closed my eyes as my body slowly began to fade. Entering the First Layer of the Shadow Realm, I gazed at the door standing an arm's length away. Hearing its throbbing, its depths, my palms etched closed.

"I wouldn't if I were you. Your brother would be most disappointed." Said an oddly familiar voice that had my blood boiling. "And as would I."

"Your back?"

"I never left. In fact, the entire Order is here. V is beginning a pain in the ass yet again, while Zero is agreeing. I fucking hate those two fuck buddies. I swear the worse duo ever." He complained, hanging his head low. "I swear if it weren't for 'VI,' I would have killed your brother... or at least tried."

Turning my head towards the voice, I frowned at his burred features, still quite annoyed I could not see him, "Why? Why are you all here? Aren't all of you on a higher plane or something?"

"Well, I'm here to help you, just this once against my better judgment. Your trial is far more complicated than mine. All I had to do was kill the previous prince of Darkness, but you. You got Aldrich, those two fallen, now this new God is asking for death. Shit reminded me when God-Sama struck down V. Blasted the little bastard into another reality."

Widening my eyes, I felt my heart suddenly tear as I shuttered. As if the Spear of Noctem was even heavier than before a resentment, I never knew I had begun to bud and bloom.

Did he kill me? No... I am not that Prince. What the hell?

"The Etherial Plane will have some answers, but it will also grant you some enemies. Become a God First before Entering into Noctem. And once you do, find the Keys I hid there.. For only they can open the Gates to Illuthath.