Chapter 94: Heroic Dignity (Archangel Zadkiel)

[Zadkiel POV]

"The Gods killing Miyu Kishimoto..?" Despite not knowing who that human Eve Miyu Kishimoto is, Zadkiel became worried about involving someone who's not part of the war. "What do you mean? Tell me more about this Cassiel."

"To clarify, if you become a Hero then chances of you protecting Luna will increase."

"Me, a Hero..?" Thinking about it now, Zadkiel knew that if he became a Hero, it could boost the chance of him fighting for the peace of devils and angels, he was happy to hear that there's still a chance. "Really? Then that'll be amazi-"

He stopped speaking, he thought about it more and remembered what Yahweh taught them about Heroes. They know that not only humans can become Heroes because in some cases demi-gods from various Mythologies became heroes, which meant that an Archangel can become one too.

But now that a demon Adam and a human Eve have been chosen as candidates to become one, there's no way he can turn into a candidate now except. "Then... I have to kill Miyu Kishimoto to become one aren't I?"

"Hmm... Didn't expect you to get it right. Yes, that's what you're gonna do, you're gonna kill the Eve Miyu Kishimoto to become a candidate, well... Since there's no way you can become an Eve if you're male, you might probably turn to Adam and Eve's oldest son, the 2nd Cain."

In being a candidate to become a Hero, the first male and female would become the 2nd Adam and Eve, but there are times when there are 2 males or 2 females, so instead of being 2nd Adam and Eve, the other person would take the title of Adam and Eve's sons or daughters.

But if the year has three or more candidates, the others will take the title of the sons, daughters, and grandchildren of Adam and Eve.

"So, what do you think Zadkiel? Will you do it or not?"

Zadkiel's body was trembling when Cassiel asked him those questions, he knew that it is a sin for an angel to kill an innocent human, especially since that Miyu is a candidate; it's far worse than an average sin that an angel can commit.

"I- I." Even at this question, Zadkiel doesn't know what to decide. Both decisions have its pro and con. "I- I, I"

'Come on Zadkiel, what decision should I pick?' Cassiel's question was making Zadkiel uncomfortable to pick; he was confused.

Cassiel went closer to Zadkiel and whispered in his ear. "So Zadkiel? What's your decision?"

Zadkiel was pressured by hearing Cassiel's voice, he knew that none of them is an answer, because this decision could change what fate intended for him to do.

He could only look at the ground in anguish while gritting his teeth. "Sorry, Cassiel... But I refuse..." Thinking about it, Zadkiel remembered that the Eve Miyu Kishimoto was just a normal child back on Earth.

He knew that Miyu was just a victim of Sun's incompetence for losing a strand of his hair that still has the cloning ability.

"Hmm... Why..?" Just from Cassiel's voice, she was confused by Zadkiel's decision, she thought that Zadkiel might agree to this plan of hers because his dream would succeed more.

"I'm not gonna involve an innocent child like her to join this war!"

Cassie smiled hysterically after hearing what Zadkiel said. "Are you joking Zadkiel? Ha. Ha. Funny, but you forgot that once a human became a candidate, the candidate is already involved in the war Zadkiel."

"But, didn't the Japanese Gods plan to remove it from Miyu Kishimoto? So, she's not involved in this war anymore when that happens."

"*Sigh* Fine... Do it in your own way... After all, this is your dream and not mine." Cassiel opened the door and before leaving she looked at Zadkiel one last time. "If you ever have trouble with your dream, just call on me." Cassiel left and closed the door.

"Sure..." Zadkiel was confused by Cassiel's sudden declaration. "*Sigh* Cassiel can sometimes be confusing... But... But I'm glad that she's still gonna help me."

A new day has passed and right now, the three Archangels who are gonna go to Japan were with Zhao Yun, Chang'e, and Freyja; eating their breakfast.

On Zadkiel's right was Freyja clinging on his arm, his left was Jophiel inspecting the two, in front of him was Cassiel giving him a smug smile while looking at him, and she was sitting with a worried Zhao Yun on her left and Chang'e who was just staring at them blankly.

"The food is delicious isn't it..?" Zadkiel asked in anxiousness. He looked at Chang'e and saw that she hasn't eaten anything yet, so he was worried. "Uhmmm... Is there something wrong, Lord Chang'e?"

Chang'e kept staring at them with no reaction to what he said, it's like she's emotionless.

"Don't worry about Lord Chang'e Zadkiel." Zhao Yun answered. "She doesn't eat anything in the mornings."

"Oh, okay..." Zadkiel looked at Chang'e again and felt a chill from staring at her eyes, he knew that there was something wrong with Chang'e but couldn't find a reason for what's odd with her.

Looking at her now, the Moon Goddess Chang'e felt like space, a space that no one can ever reach, it's like there's something within her that no one can grasp.

He wanted to ask Zhao Yun what's wrong with Chang'e, but he was afraid because he might come a bit rude by asking him that and also because Zadkiel thinks that Zhao Yun is hiding something about Chang'e from him, so Zadkiel decided to remain silent for now.

"Ho ho, looks like everyone is enjoying their free time together." A voice said on their left.

Everyone looked to see who was the person that spoke and upon looking who it was, everyone stood up except for the two Goddesses instantly and looked at the person. "What can we do for you, my Lord?" Jophiel asked Tian Gong.

Tian Gong was with the Legendary Nine-Tailed Fox of East Asia Jiuweihu. "Nothing, I'm just watching our strongest warriors being friendly to each other, also-" Tian Gong took something from his pockets and showed it to the others. "This is the photo of the Eve Miyu Kishimoto, be sure to bring her to us okay?"

"Of course my Lord, we promise that we will apprehend the Eve Miyu Kishimoto and bring her to you successfully, my Lord." Jophiel answered respectfully.

Tian Gong gave them a smile of joy. "Okay, I'm counting on you guys, and be sure that if you see that darn Monkey on Japan, give him a spanking for me okay? Then bye now." Tian Gong left while waving from behind while the Nine-Tailed Fox Jiuweihu is walking beside him.

Zadkiel could only stare at Jiuweihu when he saw her with Tian Gong, he was reminded of what happened yesterday when Cassiel and he were at Uriel's room discussing what Zadkiel will plan to do when he's in Japan.

He wanted to have peace between the angels and the devils in the future, but by doing that it will take a lot of sacrifices and looking at the Legendary Nine-Tailed Fox of East Asia Jiuweihu and the Chinese Warrior during the period of the Three Kingdoms in China Zhao Yun, he could only be jealous of their position.

Even if Jiuweihu wasn't human, she's still what the Gods and the angels would call a Hero, and her also being non-human made her far more powerful than any Heroes that the Gods has ever encountered.

Zadkiel clenched his fist and whispered. "Did I make the correct decision?" If the Adam Haruki Hotaru and the Eve Miyu Kishimoto were to become Heroes it could change everything again.

If a new Hero is born in this world the Gods from the two sides would fight to the death just to get the Hero to join their side, that's just how powerful a Hero is. And since that the new Adam of this age is the son of the infamous former Demon King Jarren Hotaru and the former Demon Queen Xuntea Hotaru, the Gods would definitely want the current Demon King Haruki Hotaru on their side.

Zadkiel could only feel jealous of them, even if he knew that it will benefit his dream of peace when Haruki becomes a Hero, he still feels inferior to him.

His and the other Archangels' battle with Haruki during their attack at Hell reminded him of how powerful the current King of Hell is, and if he become a Hero, Zadkiel couldn't think of what power he can have.

"Is something wrong Darling?" Freyja seems worried at Zadkiel who was just standing and staring in the direction of where Tian Gong and Jiuweihu went when they left.

"Nothing... I was just thinking of something..." He went back to his chair and looked at Cassiel, just by looking at her expression Zadkiel knew that Cassiel read what he was thinking on his mind, so he could only look down in agony.

After their breakfast, everyone decided to train for a bit to maintain their strength and when it was already night Freyja, Zhao Yun, and Chang'e returned back to their home.

Zadkiel is right now laying on his bed and staring at the ceiling, he was reminded of himself in how weak he is right now. He felt like time is fast right now and is not giving him a chance to redeem his strength.

He wanted to speak to someone about it but he doesn't know who to ask. "Can someone help me right now-" before finishing his sentence, he finally knew a person he can talk to that would understand how he feel.

(This is a sudden message, but are you awake right now?) This was the first time Zadkiel sent a message to someone he is not close with, so he was afraid that the person might not send back a message.

(I'm awake, I'm surprised that you messaged me, is there something wrong Zadkiel?)

Zadkiel smiled upon receiving a message. (Just a bit stressed right now and I'm currently having troubles right now so I can't think straight, what about you Millie?)

(The same as you, I've been busy right now back at the lab with the other Archdukes, and this is actually the first time I've ever got rest.)

(You really need to take a rest or else that you would collapse if you are not that careful you know? Not only your big brother Haruki Hotaru would be worried, but I would too.) Hearing that from Millie, Zadkiel became worried about her condition right now. He knew that Millie is strong, so she can beat work easily but deep inside Zadkiel could feel that she was hiding something from him.

He wants to do his best to help her no matter what because Millie is important to Zadkiel. (Also, promise that you would take a rest tomorrow okay? Or else I would be mad at you.)

(You're like my brother, but I'm very happy that you're worried about me Zadkiel, I'm very happy that I got to meet and work with you.)

Zadkiel's mind finally eases after receiving those words from Millie. (I'm happy that I got to meet and work with you to Millie because you understood and supported a dumb being like me.)

(Remember that I will always support your dream Zadkiel because having peace with devils and angels is something I want to, so we're both stupid for hoping that would happen.)

Zadkiel became silent upon reading what Millie messaged, knowing that there's a problem that he's facing right now that could destroy their dream, he was worried.

He could only say to Millie right now. (Millie, even if I die fulfilling these dreams of ours, I promise that I'll protect you from any harm and I'll keep you happy from any sorrow that will come to you. That's how I truly feel, Millie.)