Future

~M/n's pov~

Both of them are taken aback from what I had stated. To tell you the truth, Lucifer looked so funny that if I have to stare at it, I might lose my composure. I arranged my words mentally before opening my mouth again.

' Lilith told me how I got here and gave me a heads up for something that is to come in the future. She told me that I need to prepare myself for it if I want to win this. I thought I should inform you about it since she's your sister after all.' I continued, chuckling under my breath when I remembered what she said about MC.

' You got to know how you got here?' Satan asked, Lucifer sat quietly as he listen to our interaction.

' Yeah... Our parents.. send me here. Maybe to let me know about MC? Who knows.'

' Your parents?'

' Yeah... They're in heaven now.. I guess. They didn't want me to die in regret of leaving her alone.' I stroke her hair, feeling serene from the gesture as I watch her calm expression.

' I.. I see. What's gonna happen in the future?'

' I.. don't know... She didn't mention anything. She did tell me that I need to get myself ready if I want to win against what is to come.' I responded in a serious tone.

' I'm guessing that you want to survive to protect MC, huh?' he chuckles, his gaze soften after the shock look he had for the statement earlier.

' She is all I have after all.' I smiled back, pondering on wether I should mention my first request now.

' You seemed to have something in mind about this already. Pray tell what you're thinking of, M/n.' Lucifer finally spoke, hands clasping together in a motion of showing how he takes this seriously. The professional smile he always had gracing his face as if he is having a discussion about business.

I mean, this is a pivotal 'business' to me. It took me a while to organize my sentences so I won't look like a kid explaining his favourite hero with all the unnecessary sound effects.

( A/n: Excuse me, sir! I'm an adult now and I still do that for fun! Don't try to turn that as an insult!)

' I... If ever the time comes where I can't come to her aid in the near future, I hope that any of you or your brothers can protect her from danger. That is my first request to all of you.' I said sternly, staring at them as I conveyed one of the worries I had towards this future I'm going to face.

' That is a given. We all made a pact with her and swore to take care of her from any danger.'

' She helped us to solve the rift between us brothers. So, in a way, we're indebted to her.'

Both of the demons said reassuringly as they smile. I find it calming seeing them putting on a genuine smile rather than their usual fake smile. I look down as I let out a soft chuckle. This kinda reminds me of the times I started putting on a mask to protect the people I cherish. But, then again, that very mask is what causes me to have a little bit of conflict with the very person I held close to my heart. How foolish I am in the past, huh?

' I guess that request was unnecessary then. Moving on, I have a question.'

' What is it?' the golden blonde asked as his emerald orbs stared at me with curiousity laced within it.

' If I want to train my angel.. power.. or skills.. or whatever you call it, who can be my teacher?' I inquired in a serious tone.

' You have that kind of power?' Satan asked in surprise.

' So that's how you were able to defeat them all...' Lucifer muttered loud enough for us to hear. He stared at me straight in my eyes as if demanding for more answers.

' Lilith said it's the key for the upcoming disaster. I want to have control over it at least. If I can't even trigger it by myself, I won't be able to have full control over the damage that I'll do.' I explained my motive, hoping it'll give clearance for my actions.

' Well, if that's the case, I might be able to fill you in on the basics first.'

' But, aren't you already full of the paperworks you have to finish everyday? I don't want to disturb you doing your work for some trivial matter.' I responded.

' I don't think this is a trivial matter, M/n. Plus, I don't think my brothers can really help you with this. Except for Satan. I'll admit that he's better than those idiots at home.'

' Aww. I'm flattered, Lucifer! I thought we hate each other?' Satan snickered.

' Well, at least you won't slip off from the original goal like Mammon or pounce on him like Asmo. I don't know why they have some screw loose despite being our brothers.'

' Yeah, I gotta agree on that.'

' Anyways, you can come for us for basic guidance. Anything more advanced, you can maybe ask for the other exchange student from the celestial realm. I will see this matter to them when the time comes.'

' Understood. Thanks for helping me out, guys.' I said, giving them a hearty smile that fades away like a switch when I feel pain on my face. I flinched a little before trying to touch the area under my eyes since the pain comes from there. I slightly caresses it just to feel some kind of band-aid on both sides. Did I get some cuts there?

' Are you okay?' Satan inquired, fret is painted all over his face.

' Ah.. nothing. It suddenly causes me pain, don't worry about it.' I responded as casually as possible, trying to reassure him.

' Come to think of it, you kind of had some burn there with some kind of a specific pattern. Did the thugs do it to you or something?' Lucifer asked, looking at me with a serious gaze as he tried to gain some kind of information of it.

' About that... I'm not sure. I kinda remember the event really vaguely after the part she was.. threatened.' I frowned as I said the last part. Without me realizing, my fists are clenched as I remembered vividly how she was treated by those scumbags.

' Well, I guess that's that. M/n, do you remember the girl you rejected before?' Satan changed the topic.

' I remember their faces but not their names.'

' That's good enough. We think she might be behind all this, the one you shake off at the cafeteria.' Lucifer continued.

' Really? That succubus-wannabe?' I questioned.

' Yeah, she's the prime suspect for now.' Satan nodded at his brother's statement.

' Huh, if you say so. I'll give both of the girls faces just in case.' I replied.

' Do you think we should tell the others about the situation? It is something that involves you, so I don't want to be presumptuous and tell them without your permission.' the blonde said.

' Sure. I'll leave all the explaining to you guys then.' I responded, grinning like an idiot. They both chuckled before leaving the room to let me have some rest. I lay down and look at the ceiling as my mind keep on running towards a thought I had earlier.

' . . . I have a feeling that there's more to this than what we see on the surface.'

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~3rd person pov~

At the House of Lamentation, a guy is seen running around the manor. He saw a girl in front of him and proceed to run past her.

' On your left!'

' Oh, come on! How many times you need to do that, M/n?!'

' Until you do the same to me!'

And with that, he sprints away. He had started training his body after he got out of the medbay. On some occasional day or time, he would encounter some thugs that managed to get in, like today. Somehow, a demon is in front of him, hence he stopped his track and keep his distance from him. When he look back, he's surrounded with 5 people circling him. They're all just low level demons but they got some pointers in their physiques. For once, M/n is glad that MC is a slowpoke. If not, she might get caught up in this shit.

Getting into his stance, he get his mind and senses ready for any attack launched towards him...

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~MC's pov~

' Damnit, M/n! He's too fast!' I thought as I keep on jogging at my own pace, wheezing from the oxygen debt I'm having. I decided to stop for a while to even out my breathing before starting my pace again. When I turn the corner, I see M/n surrounded with unconscious bodies on the ground. He was smacking his hands to get rid of the dusts that got on his body.

' Again?' I questioned, stopping my track when I'm next to him. I look around, inspecting the black and blue on their bodies. Guess my brother didn't hold back, huh?

' Again. Anyways, wanna go and get some fruit smoothie?' he responded.

' You're making it?' I asked excitedly as I look at him. He just chuckles and pats my head.

' Of course! I'm kinda relieved that today is weekend.'

' Yeah, me too.'

We make our ways into the mansion as we chatted about random stuff. We have our simple breakfast and head back to our room. M/n wanted to use the shower first, so I lay down on the couch. When I glance towards him, he's taking off his shirt, showing all the muscles he have on his torso and his arms. Why do I have a hot guy as a brother? ಥ‿ಥ

' Damn, bro! You got six packs?! Since when?!' I exclaimed, shock is spreading to my whole face. He looked at me with confusion evident on his expression.

' What do you mean? I already have it before you go to Devildom, you senile old woman.' he smirked.

' Hey! Take that back, you son of a bitch!' I refuted.

' How dare you call our mother a bitch, you whore!'

We keep on insulting each other when suddenly, the door swung open.

' MC! You're going to-!' Mammon's sentence was cut off when he sees my half naked brother. He looked really surprised before he suddenly shouted.

' DAMN, YOU'RE EVEN MORE RIPPED THAN BEEL!!! WHAT THE HECK?!'

We both just looked at him before M/n said;

' Uh huh... And I'm gonna hit the shower. Be right back.'

' Anyways, MC! Come with me to the mall!' Mammon finally said his original sentence as he look at me with hope in his eyes.

' Yeah, yeah. I will. Just wait for me to take a shower. My body is sticky from all the running this morning.'

' Yes!!! I mean, cool! It's a date!' he said before sprinting down the hallways. I just blinked for a few seconds before taking out my D.D.D.

' Huh, so there's a festival there today. No wonder he suddenly barge in like that.' I muttered under my breath...