Chapter 144: WHEN A STORM HITS A CALM SEA

The night was only young,

When 155 fell asleep,

Haborym was simply reading a book,

When he heard her suddenly speak.

It was but gibberish, and her eyes were still closed,

"Sleep talking, I suppose?"

He walked towards her, when he noticed she was cold,

So he put on her blanket, and didn't think much of it all.

He decided to leave, as he couldn't focus,

She was loud, and that prevented him to work.

His steps took him to the terrace, as his hood touches the moon's reflection,

Though it may look tranquil, he could hear faraway groans.

He watches the moonlight, for the first time in a while,

Usually he'd be stuck in his room, with the exception of this night.

As expected,

He didn't feel anything, as he gazed at the skies,

He didn't even think it's beautiful, since it's matched with screams and whines.

He sighs. And spent the whole night reading with the moon's light,

But wherever he moves, he could hear all the shouts of fright.

He was never at peace, but what was his choice?

No matter where he moves, there's always noise on the corner.

Time passed swiftly, when he noticed that the moon had left.

So he closed his book, as he returned to his room.

He saw that she's already awake,

Cleaning his room, as he sigh and waits.

When she finished, she greeted him cheerfully,

When her stomach rumbled, and Haborym undeniably knew she's hungry.

More so, he noticed that she's still limping,

So having her starve could make Lucifer punish him.

She needs nutrition, and a lot of energy boosters,

So he needs no time to waste, and though tired, he decided to prioritize her.

"Wait here." He briefly spoke,

As 155 nods her head, and sat.

The demon was a bit irritant,

But she doesn't mind that.

He might be hungry too,

Who really knows for sure.

Haborym's presence alerted the maids,

But saw that 155 wasn't with him to be returned to her usual place,

They wondered what happened, some even wonders if she've gotten promoted,

But others hoped to themselves, that she's already dead and rotten.

Despite their efforts to make seducing poses,

Haborym didn't even bother to notice,

He has little interest in women and love,

So he ignored them all, no matter how much they tried.

He quickly goes towards the cook who makes the maids' meals,

But what he found out destroyed his chill.

He saw that the cook, wasn't even trying,

Even sneezing in front of where he was cooking.

The other maids who aids and sees him work were too afraid to interfere,

As he was a big fat man, his face was scarred and something to fear.

He yells at the women, and even flirt with them from time to time,

As he lazily prepares the food, for all sorts of maids and concubines.

Although they're no Lucifer's wives,

They were still part of his pride,

This was an insult to Haborym's Master,

So he quickly walked forwards, shocking the cook who then greeted him after.

He was telling all sorts of praises to the unexpected guest,

When Haborym walked passed him and looked at the pot, prepared by the chef.

The soup didn't look appetizing at all,

So that's why only a few of Lucifer's concubines, remained beautiful and strong.

The former concubines looked only a spec of their beauty before,

Which had been an issue, triggering Lucifer to bring more.

Haborym smells the food and it stinks!

The fat cook becomes jelly, wondering what Haborym thinks.

As he had figured, Haborym's face didn't changed at all,

But his fists were crumpled, and he didn't expect more.

The demon was still a demon, no matter how calm,

So he punched the cook directly in the face, and to the boiling pot he slammed.

It was big enough to swallow the man,

As Haborym ordered the maids to close the huge pot.

The maids obediently followed although afraid,

They closed the lid, and to the drowning and burning man no one cared.

He attempted to escape when he saw Haborym's unmasked face.

Sinister smile, "You'll never get away..."

Scared and afraid of a much cruel death,

He drowned himself deeper, as his face slowly melt,

Haborym smiles wider, as he told the maids to make him burn slower,

Telling them that the fat man, disrespected the properties of Lord Lucifer.

Knowing that the food there was not safe for consumption,

He told his demons, to make preparations,

The maids were delighted, able to take a break,

As they were feasted with great smelling food,

Consisted of meat, wine and cakes.

But it was not for their sake,

Haborym thinks that it would restore them to their once beautiful state.

The more his master is satisfied, the better his mood,

He didn't really care for either one of them, as he sees them as mere tools.

He picks a plate of pancakes, and another plate of meat,

As he had another servant, carry a bottle of wine, that tastes sweet.

It took three hours of waiting for the hungry woman,

155 tried to stop herself from eating the papers, and lit up with joy once she heard a knock.

She opened the door and was overjoyed to see the unusual meal,

It was delicious and neatly made, could it be real?

"I thought no favors for me?" 155 teases,

As Haborym sighs, "Just eat it,"

She eats like a child, as Haborym frowns,

"At least Lord Asmo's wife, knows her manners somehow."

"I haven't met his whore yet, what does she look like?"

"Asmo would not like to hear such insults, to his beloved wife."

"I heard from Lucifer that they only recently married,

So, I doubt he loves her that dearly."

"Perhaps you've been stuck too long with your kitchen duties,

But Lord Asmo almost died, saving his beauty."

"Is she really that beautiful to die for?"

"Hm, she's not really the fairest of all,

But somehow she has something that others don't,

She had captured Lord Asmo's interest the most.

And though I think she's stubborn and unworthy,

Compared to you, she looks far more a lady!

For goodness sake, you are Lucifer's concubine,

At least act a little elegant, even for a while."

"Starve a maid and you'd get this attitude,

The main cook sucks at his job and was rude,"

"What if I told you that I cooked the cook?"

"Huh? Wait...Duke Haborym! You're cruel and I'm on it!"

"Whatever, I hated him anyways,"

"But...if Lucifer finds out, what would you tell?"

"He knows me. I don't lash out for petty reasons,

He won't hurt me, so I feel no fear whatsoever."

"Why did you kill him suddenly?"

"I saw his laziness, how he disrespects our Master's property,"

155 lost hope when she heard Haborym's statement,

But what more could she expect? They had always been objects.

"Well, I really need this food anyways,

So I should still thank you, before I go ahead,"

"I told you, you'd stay here for a while,"

"Lord Satan told me he had a mission he'd use me for,"

"Why?"

"I heard they were supposed to kill Sellena to stop her from brainwashing her spouse,

However, Satan refused to kill the woman Lord Asmodeus loves.

They discussed that it's better if Sellena simply chooses this side and turn back from goodness,

They even had a plan B, in case things went unexpected."

"And where were you needed?"

"Both plans. A and B,"

"Tell me."

"I'm about to tell her things to try and convince her,

If it fails, then this next plan is much bolder.

Turned out, and as funny as it sounds,

Sellena had a brother.

He is here, and if she refuses Satan's offer,

Her brother in front of her, would be brutally tortured.

Aren't you excited?

I haven't been involved in such dramas in a while,

Whoever this Sellena is,

I bet she's gonna cry."

"Lord Satan, hmm, I support his plan,

However, I still think, that Lord Asmo wasn't aware of these plans.

If so, I bet he would have refused and would rather let Sellena go,

If you still haven't seen, Lord Asmo changed since he learned to love her."

"Ew. I hate love stories so let's move on,

I bet he just really loves her body and that's all it ever is,"

"They haven't did that yet, so far as I have heard,

Which to me, was the strangest thing of all.

How can that woman tame one of the masters?

And in a span of months at that,"

"What great luck,

I wish I had some guy fall for me without the desire to touch my body,

Damn, that Sellena sure is lucky.

Hmm, she must have used some sort of potion,

There's no way this could happen without those things in possession."

"I guess you'll find out when you see her,

But be careful, she fears not even Lord Lucifer.

And to hurt her,

Would lead to facing Lord Asmo's...eternal anger."