Demonic Ascension: After 10,000,000 Years, The Lord Abyss Returns

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Preparations

After presenting the announcement before the hall filled with nobles, the head butler left the hall, Kyle Reinhart took a deep breath when he turned, facing the direction of Seville Ramon, he knew with just a single glance.

She is a strong mage of this era.

" Thank you for helping me out, it would have been me troublesome if the head butler pushed it far " Kyle spoke out, Seville raised her head, staring deep into the cold eyes of Kyle Reinhart, she smirked.

" Sure, everyone in the Empire knows that you have quite the number of folks hating on you, but to think you aren't a weakling as you used to be, atleast it's satisfying " Seville stated, walking away from the scene.

" Hmm, what do you meant by satisfying? " He asked.

" Well you see, it's was quite annoying and embarrassing knowing that my betrothed was a mere weakling in the Reinhart Family, a defective one but atleast, no one will insult me like before, that's what makes it satisfying "

" I'm leaving now....we will see each other during the caravan ritual " Seville stated!

Kyle watched as she quickly made her way out of the banquet hall, the banquet feast was just the gathering of the young masters and nobles who are present to partake in the caravan ritual and to welcome the Reinhart's young masters.

After Seville left, a few followed as well!

And those who stayed continued their businesses while a few had their eyes fixed on Kyle Reinhart, especially the young masters of the Reinhart Family present in the banquet hall for the feast.

" The caravan ritual takes place in an hour time, I should prepare as well "

Kyle mutterd, he quickly left the banquet hall, heading back to his chambers when he met both Ser Tristan and Commander Dylan who waited for him at the entrance of his chambers, the door leading into the chambers was opened.

" Commander Dylan, what are you doing here? " He questioned!

" My liege, I came here for a reason, I bring thee reports " Commander Dylan answered, bowing his head before Kyle Reinhart, Kyle let's out a sigh when he walked passed his two forces, entering into the chamber.

" You two, come in " He commanded.

They immediately followed, making their way into the chambers, Commander Dylan locked the door afterwards, Kyle sat on his chair, facing the two figures who stood before him.

" So commander Dylan, what reports do you have for me? "

Kyle questioned.

" My liege, thanks to you, the Black Corps were given a private space in the Crossword Dukedom and a land to train, and we have been registered as a private army under your lordship but there is something I'm curious about "

Commander Dylan spoke out.

" And that is? "

" The Crossword Dukedom is one of the biggest lands of the Empire, it's the biggest land after the Empire's Capital and yet there are those who still infiltrates this land " Commander Dylan answered.

Kyle's expression darkened, his eyes squinted.

" Infiltrate? What are you talking about? " Kyle questioned!

" Although it was brief but recently I encountered something, thanks to the special sword martial technique you gave me, It granted me the ability to detect divinity within a certain area and I did " Commander Dylan explained.

" Divinity? Are you telling me that you came across a power of the Zodiacs? " Kyle asked, Commander Dylan nodded, bowing his head down before his liege, Kyle took a deep breath, letting out a sigh.

" Yes, they are the church of Cancer " Commander Dylan answered.

" The church of Cancer? " Kyle asked, when Ser Tristan cleared his throat!

" Yes my liege, as you known.....the religion of Zudaism is divided into twelve factions, the twelve churches of the Zodiacs, amongst them, the Church of Cancer exists as the most active one "

" And their influence grew so wild that not even the Emperor can control them "

" And amongst the four Dukedoms, only the Crossword maintains it's neutrality, not indirectly belonging to any church, so they were barred from entering the land of the Reinhart Duchy " Ser Tristan explained.

" So what you're telling me is that they have committed a grave crime entering this land right? " Kyle asked.

" Yes, that's correct but since we are a private army and new in this Dukedom, we can't exercise any power, before we can hold any influence....you must have to be properly influential in this land "

Commander Dylan stated.

" Sure, I know that already and you don't have to worry about anything, It's not our fight so there is no need for us to be bothered about anything, just keep watch of the situation, if there really are servants of the Cancer Church "

" I will need a perfect excuse and evidence to purge them all out, firstly....If I must grab unto power, I should start from the caravan ritual, many lords and high level entities of this Empire will be present "

" Including the Emperor's little brother "

" If I manage to become the highest scorer, I might grab unto a little influence to solidify my position right? " Kyle uttered, he rose up to his feet with a grin plastered on his face, he faced his two forces.

" Dylan " Kyle called out.

" Yes my liege, what are your orders? " Commander Dylan answered, with his head bowed before Kyle Reinhart, Kyle walked passed them, approaching the window, breathing in the fresh air, He grinned.

" Just as I ordered....stay quiet and wait for my next command, the Black Corps must not show any signs of dominance until I've reached an high position in this land, you can go " Kyle commanded.

Commander Dylan bowed his head once again before he made his way out of the chambers, Ser Tristan remained in the room, facing his master. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

" Ser Tristan, you're free to go as well " Kyle stated.

" As you wish " Ser Tristan quickly left the scene, the moment the door was shut, the entire space was enveloped in pure darkness, and Enzerath manifested itself in the form of a Raven, landing on the shoulder of its master.

" Enzerath....did you sensed it? " Kyle questioned.

" Yes....yes I did, your commander was right, I can sense divine movements in this land, worshipers of the Zodiacs are within this Dukedom, but based on its level, they only exert a fragment of divinity "

" What are you going to do about them? " Enzerath asked.

" I'll do what I've always done, those worthless bastards who serves the Zodiacs are just mere toys, the figure that freed me was right? The Zodiacs really turned this world into another thing "

" Without them even realizing it.... humanity are mere slaves of the Zodiacs "

" But now that I'm back, It's time to break free from their captives, Enzerath.....you devoured a death spirit right? have you evolved? " Kyle asked, he faced the darkened sky, gazing at the constellations.

" Yes.....I've recovered ten percent of my powers thanks to it, I can probably do this! " Enzerath answered when it mastered another form, transforming into a shadowed humaniod but it's different from what it was.

At the center of the humaniod shadow is a black core!

" Tell me, do you want me to take out the trash? My master? " Enzerath questioned, Kyle reached out for his sword's scabbard which he hunged in the wardrobe, he turned, facing the direction where Enzerath stood.

" No, even though they trespassed into the Crossword Dukedom, they are no enemies of Crossword so even if reported, they will only be chased out but not killed, every Zudaist must be killed "

" So let them be, if they truly serve the Cancer that I know "

" They will surely do something that gives me the authority to wipe them out, let's be patient and leave them to strike first! "

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" Hmmm, so this is Crossword huh? this land of the sword, the home of knights, isn't it quite beautiful " the voice of a young teenage girl was heard within the darkness of the night, in a lonely street.

Corpses were scattered across the scene!

Walls were painted in bloods, a smiling young brunette is spotted standing before a corpse, she bent down, facing the bloodied corpse when she swiftly plunged her fist into his chest, plucking out his heart.

She licked the bloods that flowed down her wrist, approaching footsteps drew closer and out of the darkness came forth three entities, they were all dressed in a uniformed purple robe, covering their faces with the hood.

" Sister Juri, are you done with your evangelism? " The first of the three hooded figures voiced out.

She giggled softly, she stood up and quickly devoured the heart up, she licked her bloody lips, facing the three entities who appeared before her, they all emitted the same energy, the power of divinity.

The Divine Energy!

" Ah yes, this minorities couldn't help it, after after my sermon, they begged to meet the Primordial so i sent them to him myself " She answered, licking her bloody fingers, her entire body is covered in tattoos.

" Good, they will be received by our god but we have a current mission at hand, an order from above, Paladin Rashmi will be coming tonight but we are given the permission to make the first move "

The second hooded figure spoke out when he snapped his fingers, all the corpses were burnt by his divine flames!

" Oh? Rashmi is coming? So tell me....who's the target? " She questioned.

" He is the tenth young master of the Reinhart Family, his name is Kyle Reinhart...." He answered when she immediately frowned.

" The tenth young master? Isn't that the defect? " She asked.

" Yes, that's what he was known as but it's no longer the same, the tenth young master has awakened his auras and he uses the sword now, he is a full fledged son of the Duke, and he is our target "

" Tonight, the caravan ritual will take place.....and we will attack him tonight "