Chapter 197 Departure Or Arrival? (1)

On a faraway artificial planet, members of two unknown individuals were having a heated argument. The alleyway was strangely empty. Despite the loud argument, there was no one to listen to what the two creatures were talking about.

However, if someone was to get a whiff of the conversation they were having, all hell would break loose on them. These Golden-skinned creatures were unlike anything an earth-dweller could have seen, even in their dream or a nightmare.

Both the individuals had a height of 7'11, with their facial features being the prettiest things ever created by the universe. There wouldn't be any males or females who would be able to reject them if they were to pursue them.

However, the most astonishing feature of their body was their gigantic black wings. The wings were almost as big as them and had a wingspan of 4 meters. Despite having the most similar features, there were a bunch of different specialities.

One of them had no beard, while the other one had an extremely long, braided, white beard that complimented his black attire and brown eyes.

"Beelzebub, you can't back down from a sacred oath like that!" The bearded individual yelled at the top of his lungs.

"Watch me," Beelzebub sighed and began strolling out of the alleyway, but a second later turned around to give his 'brother' a sincere piece of advice, "Let the past stay in the past. What we did was wrong and we paid the price for it. Astaroth defied the council, and he got punished for it. That's all there is to it."

He continued, "Even what you're doing now is a crime. Hiding his existence from the Xyrans lords alone could result in banishment if not execution. Just forget about him and live a peaceful life here. Why don't start a new life like I did?"

"And betray my brother? Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not a boot-licking bastard like you!"

Lucifer spat out in disgust. He couldn't believe Beelzebub was refusing to aid him at such a crucial moment. After his conversation with the mortal, Lucifer had finally found an ounce of lost hope. He could see an opportunity for revenge lying right in front of him.

But Beelzebub and the tales of his new life were pissing him off. Maybe his whore of a wife had him wrapped around her finger, or maybe Beelzebub had honestly forgotten the things the 'Xyrans' did to them.

Lucifer had shared the secret of Astaroth's survival with Beelzebub, his brother-in-arms, someone who had waged countless wars while remaining by his and Astaroth's side. Only to get betrayed by his lack of empathy.

At that moment, Lucifer realised something. The man in front of him now wasn't the fearless, warmonger Beelzebub he remembered. Over the duration of a century, he seemed to have forgotten his true intentions and what they had planned for the higher civilization.

"I know you're hurt, but just think about it, will you?" Beelzebub smiled wanly before turning around once again, but this time Lucifer stopped him.

"If I don't then what? You'll betray me like you betrayed Astaroth?" Lucifer gritted his teeth so hard, that even Beelzebub could hear him.

"What do you-"

"You can drop the act. I have had my suspicions for a while, and your actions have just proven me right." Lucifer grabbed Beelzebub by the collar, but the next moment found his head pressed against the floor.

"Just because gave up on the idea of fighting, doesn't mean I have forgotten how to defend my honour." Beelzebub hissed while Lucifer struggle to free himself from his grasp, "Squirm all you want, moron. But the days when you were stronger than me are long gone. Wanna know how?"

"By sucking dicks? AGRH-" Lucifer laughed, but Beelzebub did not find his joke amusing because he snapped his arm a moment later.

"You know, this is one of your traits I always admired." Beelzebub smiled before letting go, "It almost reminded me of something Astaroth used to say about your persistent nature, 'He may get vanquished, but he'll never stay silent'."

Lucifer kept his lips tightly sealed, even though he wanted to give Beelzebub a piece of his mind. In his mind, he knew Beelzebub wasn't the same as before. However, he had hoped upon receiving the news of Astaroth's survival, he would at least help him out for the old time's sake.

But he had been wrong. The bastard was too far gone. Forget about being a rebel, he had become a dog for the 'Xyrans', going as far as selling his loyalty to them, to gain more influence and strength. Once he had been the weakest among the brothers, but now he was by far the strongest.

Also, unlike him, Beelzebub wasn't a mere administrator, but an executive director. Meaning while Lucifer was handling just a handful of people, Beelzebub was busy handling the issues of an entire galaxy. All thanks to his amazing blowing skills.

"Oh, you actually got silent... haha!" Beelzebub laughed before staring at Lucifer with all seriousness, "I don't care why would you want Astaroth to be alive, you will forget about him. I'll be keeping a close eye on you myself and if I find out you're doing something you shouldn't be, then you're dead. Xyrans already forgave you once, we won't be so lenient again."

With that, Beelzebub left the scene, his white cape dangling behind him. Lucifer had fucked up massively by telling Beelzebub whatever he did. But thankfully, Beelzebub only knew about the Astaroth and not Ashton.

Therefore, even if Beelzebub tried really hard to find out where Astaroth was, he would never be able to do so. That being said, Lucifer knew he could no longer help Ashton, either directly or indirectly.

But there was a way he could restore Astaroth to power. At least till he was able to find a way back to the Xyrans.

"I need to make him Ashton's administrator...."