Chapter 12
Lust didn't even feel the scorching flame anymore. His expression unreadable, eyes cold and voice steady when he said,"You cannot go with me Wrath, this is my battle to fight. I made the decision to let him go, so I should face the consequences besides Lucifer won't go too far, he knows not to push it".
Wrath didn't respond, he has decided to go with him, so he will, no matter how much Lust tries to persuade him.
None of them said anything further until they got to the 'Beast Skull Hall', Lucifer probably chose it just to intimidate them.
When they both stepped in, the atmosphere was already tense and heavy, no one was being waited upon and no one was to be sent for, everyone was already present waiting for their arrival.
"Why does he look so sour?". Sayiel whispered into Saviel's ear.
"He broke up with his boyfriend". Saviel revealed nonchalantly and Lust shot an annoyed glare their way. They both shut their eyes, the purple glare penetrating. When they opened their eyes, blood was streaming down from the corner of their eyes, they let out a painful screech, their hands flung over their eyes in anguish.
Lust kept walking unbothered, Wrath did not even glance at them.
They both stopped in front of Lucifer and bowed courteously.
"You forfeited after failing to complete the mission, how convenient". They cackled humourlessly, standing up from the Beast Skull Throne and walked towards them, unhurriedly.
Lust didn't even flinch, his expression the same, his stance unwavering,"I still came, it's not like I ran especially since I can, if I want to, so it's not convenient at all".
Lucifer hummed thoughtfully,"I hope you know you will be punished".
Lust shook his head in defiance,"I refuse to be punished".
He had gone through Lust Compulsion not too long ago, if he's tortured, he will be severely injured, he won't die but he will be as good as dead and judging from the look on Lucifer's face, the heartless devil knows.
"It's not up to you to decide Lust darling, you failed your mission and it's only natural that you are punished". They reminded, referencing the Underworld Rule Book.
Lust's eyes glowed, his whole body radiating purple light, on his forehead a magenta fox seal glowed brightly almost blinding everyone in the hall.
Lucifer sneered mockingly,"Easy Lust dear, don't forget, you're still weak and severely injured,if I were you I wouldn't use my powers in such a state after all I wouldn't want you damaged in any way".
His eyes glowed brighter but the light on his body dimmed a bit.
"That's it Samiel dear, don't cause yourself further harm, just surrender quietly, I promise it will be quick and almost painless". They uttered presenting the illusion of magnanimity.
Lust surrendered, his eyes lost their glow and he looked defeated and weak.
Lucifer smirked,"Get him and take him to the dungeon". He ordered, addressing the skull demon guards who moved automatically.
When they got closer and were about to apprehend him, Lust's claw extended and swiped one unsuspecting guard across his face, purple liquid dripping from the mark.
He fully turned into his demon form and leaped towards another guard, he got him right at his nape, the slicing sound echoing through the hall and instilling fear into the hearts of the spectators.
More guards emerged and were about to approach Lust but Wrath shifted then, his huge red tail laying across the hall, barricading between Lust and the incoming guards. It was quite a display but Lucifer only smirked, not doing anything, just watching the fight unfold.
While Samiel was engaging with another guard,a guard lunged at him from behind, his claw sinking into the flesh of his arm,a searing pain tore through him as the poison soaked claw sank in deeper, almost touching his demon bone.
He groaned in pain before glowing wildly trying to push out the claw. The guard pushed in deeper and the fox howled, the sound heartbreaking before finally pushing the claw out and with rage he turned around, clawing at the culprit's chest before taking a brutal swipe at his throat, the guard's head detached from his neck without delay and rolled to Lucifer's feet.
The emperor of hell's face turned grim,"Enough".
The sound reverberated through the hall, forcing every being to their knees, Including the magenta fox and the flame dragon.
Lust struggled to stay in his demon form but Lucifer won't let him,"Don't forget I gave you this form and I can take it away from you with just a snap of my finger, so I advise you better behave".
There was no response and Lucifer grinned evilly, too satisfied.
"Take the both of them and lock them up,Lust for not completing his mission, murdering law enforcers and also defying orders. Wrath for going against his superiors. Separate cells, please, I don't want them plotting".
Lust made a sound of protest,"You're going too far!".
"Oh? Am I?". They glanced around at the hall, looking at the face of everyone present as if seeking their opinion, they all cowered under his gaze and Lucifer smiled, triumphant,"You see? they don't think so".
He had known there's no way he would have stood a chance against Lucifer but he wanted to trick Lucifer into letting his guard down.
When he sees that he's not just internally hurt but physically also, he will think that he doesn't pose any threat to him while in the skull dungeon, that way he might be able to plan his escape.
He had intentionally taken the hit from that demon guard, it had hurt like shit but he hadn't cared about the pain, he had only been thinking of his elaborate plan.
But now that Lucifer has locked up Wrath as well, he can't escape without external help and his best choice was undoubtedly his best friend but that is not an option anymore.
He has to kiss his chances of freedom goodbye.
Unless…
He glanced at a particular demon in the hall, who by coincidence or not was already looking at him. He raised a perfectly curved brow subtly.
Maybe all hope was not lost after all.