After Devon was told by Rudeth about the truth, he wanted to spend his last moments by walking around the city of Gallantros. He felt heavy to bid farewell to his friends yet. He wanted to comfort his mind and heart first by taking a walk through the city. He just arrived here in the city not so long and he already enjoyed living here. He kept on walking and see the busy town with lots of people.
Some citizens knew about Devon. He was quite well-known because he has been helping out in rebuilding the city along with the citizens and Rudeth’s students.“Devon boy! How are you doing?” A middle-aged man called Devon. He looked like having a difficulty in moving some sacks of sand.“I’m fine, Sir. Let me help you.” Devon answered that man’s greeting and he quickly helped him to move some sacks to the house.“Oh, thank you boy. I can do it myself actually.” The man thanked Devon.“It’s alright, sir. I just want to help.” Devon tried to show ofDevon continued his way to the inn. However, his step was stopped when he saw a crowd of people gathered around in one area. Someone was announcing to the people about the banquet held by Viscount Klein. Devon could see that many citizens were very enthusiastic and looked forward for it. Viscount Klein’s idea was indeed very effective to unite the people of Gallantros.Not long after that, Devon could see some carts to the city and they headed to the direction of Viscount Klein’s mansion. They were nobles from other regions. Viscount Klein invited not only people from Gallantros to his banquet actually, but he invited nobles from other regions too to celebrate the recovery of Gallantros. Viscount Klein might be very famous.Knowing those nobles coming to Gallantros, Devon suddenly felt something was suspicious. He was not really sure about his sudden feeling but he could sense something dangerous. Because he was so curious, Devon tried to use his Master of Wit skil
Devon and the girls finally arrived at the inn and they gathered up together with the others.“Devon, how was your talk with sir Rudeth?” Fransesca started to ask. She looked a bit worried. “have you found the way to tame the demons?”“Hmm. I’m not really sure. Sir Dietrich was still busy with his job. We haven’t actually finished our discussion. Before the banquet begin, I’m going to see him again to discuss more.” Devon lied. He did not want to reveal the result if his meeting with Rudeth before. He was determined to tell his friends about his last moments in life and he was about to bid fareell to them but knowing that his revenge was not accomplished, he wanted to finish that thing first. That was why Devon did not care if he lied to the girls.“I see. Well, I wish you luck then, Bro! Once you have been cured, I …” Arwen suddenly paused her talking. “I think I wanna spend more time with you and explore the world!” Arwen said it out, her wish to be free.“I’m coming with you, Arwen
“Devon!? What are you doing here?” Rudeth asked. His arrival was so sudden.“Sir Rudeth. I need to talk with you four eyes!” Devon was eager to tell Rudeth about his new will.“I’m sorry but as you can see, I am going to the banquet now. I don’t want to come late!” Rudeth wanted to refuse. “Or, are you changing your mind?” Rudeth’s sharp intuition told him so.“Please, I beg you. Just some minutes is enough!” Devon was still persistent. He did not want to let Rudeth go.“What should we do, Master?” Unos who was standing behind Rudeth looked clueless.Rudeth could see Devon with his seriousness. It can bee seen clearly by the look in Devon’s eyes. Rudteh decided to to take Devon in private chat.“Unos, please wait here. I will let this boy have a chat with me inside.” Rudeth ordered his student to wait outside and allowed Devon to come with him to the mansion.Devon thanked and he followed Rudeth to the mansion. Unos kept
It was the night before the party celebrating the liberation of Gallantros would take place. As one of the key players making impact in the decisive battle, Rudeth was of course invited as one of the guests. Unos, Duos, and Tres, are his closest and most trustworthy of his pupils, so it was not any wonder for them to have their hopes high to be selected as Rudeth’s escort for the night. Especially when they were asked to come visiting their master’s chamber.“Guys, you’ve been summoned by Master Rudeth as well?” asked Unos when he saw Duos and Tres along the way. “Here I thought I would be a single candidate for escorting Master Rudeth.”“Trust me, each one of us thought the same way. You know that we became his pupils at almost the same time, making all of us equal,” replied Tres. “It’s either one of us, or all of us. There’s no in between.”“Why don’t we make this more interesting? Let’s place a bet, pool in some money and the winner will take all!” suggested Duos, showing his comra
While everyone’s eyes glued to the podium, Devon moved around effortlessly, trying to pinpoint the whereabouts of his target, Gesta Wenovitch. His revenge must be satiated and tonight was the perfect chance to execute it.His sight was locked on to a group of people in the corner, who seemed out of place, as they were not as interested to Rudeth, unlike all the other guests. Devon decided to start his search there, smoothly approaching them.“So, I heard you had your hands on a special vessel or something, Conrad?”Devon’s sense tingled when they heard that name. It was Gesta’s father, and his eyes also informed him the same. He crept closer, making sure not to draw any unwanted attention to himself.“Yeah, it can contain multiple demons at once, I’ll have you know!” bragged Conrad, slightly intoxicated. “If only my idiot son hadn’t stood in the way!”“That’s spicy! What happened?” interrogated a lady in dark purple dress, dying to know m
“Rascal, this humanity you’re trying so hard to defend, tell me, what’s so good about it?” inquired Belphegor. “I mean, look at the aristocrats trying to pick on you before. Are they worth it for salvation?”Devon didn’t answer right away. Instead, he threw his glance to the podium, where his bullies fawning over their leader, Conrad, like maggots trying to consume rotten flesh. His stomach churned to see their boot-licking behavior, in contrast to the arrogance they displayed just before.“Bel, easy on the conscience, will you? This brat’s reality is quite fragile,” mocked Leviathan condescendingly. “No need to corner him right away. Let him just see the futility of his struggle all by himself. It will be easier for all of us, and we’re not in a rush as well.”Devon ignored Leviathan’s remark, although he could see the Demon of Envy’s point. Indeed, why did he have to go through the hassle of walking on the path of pacifism? He could throw everything over
Rudeth felt a sense of unease as he made his way back to the banquet floor. The grand hall was filled with nobles, all dressed in their finest attire, and the air was thick with the scent of perfume and wine. The sound of chatter and laughter echoed throughout the hall, but Rudeth couldn't enjoy any of it. Devon was nowhere to be seen, and this was not part of their plan.“I thought I had told him to move together with me,” mumbled Rudeth in a monologue. “At the very least, he could tell me where he’s going or what to do.”He roamed around the hall only to be met with everyone but Devon. The waiters who seemed to take notice of his confusion had started to offer their services.“Sir, you seem so flustered. Is there anything we can help?” offered one of the waiters.“Yes, that would be so kind of you. Actually I was looking for my escort,” stated Rudeth. “You couldn’t miss him. He was the only one around covered from head to toe.”That wai
While Rudeth was getting farther away without him knowing, Devon was in shock to see the scene he was offered when he peeked through the creak of the door.The room was filled with people engaging in sexual activities, uncensored. They were having sex without any sense of remorse nor guilt. Forget about shame. That didn’t exist there.“Awesome, this reminds me of my place back in hell,” whistled Asmodeus. “Mine was more complete and diverse, though.”“What do you mean by that, Ash?” asked Devon unconsciously. He gulped to see this grand festival of carnal pleasure, right in front of his eyes.“Interested, honey? Hahaha, I bet you would! You’re going through that phase, after all!” cheered Asmodeous triumphantly.“I mean, look at the girls they have here. It’s all coming from the same background as far as I can see,” commented Asmodeus again. “In my place, I offer women from various ethnicities and cultures!”“Really? That’s amazing!” remarked Devon. His eyes were still glued to the er