Prologue 4.3

Hana Takahashi POV.

A week had passed since that talk with Kiyo. While I am happy I got to know more about him, I regret taking the lap pillow! He won't let me live this down! He keeps teasing me about it over and over again! It's not fair!

Snapping out of my thoughts, I continued to pick different assortments of food for when we get home. Even if Kiyo and I don't need to eat, we still do it anyway. It's a fun way of bonding.

"Thank you. Have a nice day." Taking my groceries, I waved goodbye to the kind lady and left.

{The fact that you can act so happy at times scares me.} Kiyotaka's voice echoed through my mind.

Currently, he is following me in his astrallised state.

{It's called being polite, I doubt you would know it.} I responded in mock spite, just to incite conversation.

{Oh really? Then please teach this plebian about "how to be polite"} he said in his usual monotone voice. It's kinda scary that it hasn't changed much if at all.

{Kiyo~! I have a question!} He just let out an amused snort at my antics.

{Have you ever had any girl like you?} This came out, weirdly serious, why did I sound so serious?

{What brought this up?} He seemed baffled at the change of subject.

{Umm. It's just-!} I couldn't think of a reason.

{It's just?}

{Let me Finnish!} I shouted in embarrassment.

{Okay, okay. No need to bite my head off} He faked fearful body language.

{It's just, your voice is monotone so I doubt you talked to girls. At the same time, however, you are incredibly handsome, so it is weird. Basically, I'm asking if you have any experience with girls.}

{I do.} Wait really?

{Really?} I couldn't stop myself from voicing my thoughts.

{Oi. Why do you sound so shocked?} He sounded offended.

{Ah, sorry about that... How many girls liked you?}

{Not a lot, just about 3. I think?} He really isn't joking around.

{Why do sound so unsure? Is there something else going on?}

{Nothing of the sort. It's just that things like relationship status are alien to me, but I know that atleast 3 girls liked me.} I can already tell he was a trouble maker, after, he...

{I see... But 3 girls? You are full of surprises, huh? Kiyo.}

{I don't think that is anything to be surprised about. In fact, one boy in my class had every girl chasing after him.} My mind drifted to one of the many clichés I've seen.

{Let me guess.} Kiyo kept quiet, permitting me to speak.

{He is a pretty boy neutralist. Right?}

{That is scaringly accurate, it's kind of scary. Do you have some sort of clairvoyance?} He mocked timidness.

{Nothing of the sort. It's just that I had someone similar in my school.}

{Hoh? The great Hana is actually irritated at someone? Are you feeling another emotion aside from boredom?} Curiosity was the best way to describe his teasing tone.

{Dont flatter him. I'd rather die again than deal with totem poles like him.} He just silently agreed.

We had finally made it back home. I had immediately dumped the grocery into Kiyo's hands like a master would do servant. He immediately went to work. He cooked a meal fit for a king.

"I've noticed something." I took a spoonful as he talked.

"What is it?" I bit into my food waiting for his inquiry.

"You have a weird naming scheme. Ranging from side character to mister irrelevant, gold digger, and so on." He ate a spoonful of food as he made his point.

"Where do you come up with them?" I swallowed my food and pretend to think about his question.

"Oh, you know. It's just one of my many natural talents." He scoffed at me before playfully

flicking my forehead.

"Oh, wow~." Moments like these are the greatest.

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True Demon Lord.

A concept or evolutionary path that exists for every magic born that has the aptitude for evolution.

To become a True Demon Lord is to be somebody that easily proclaims themselves as the apex within a monster society. A society in which the weak follow the strong and the strong lead the weak.

Reaching that pinnacle was a feat first performed by an anomaly. The primordial demon Rouge. The individual that represents pride. Through the ruin of a small kingdom, and through the reaping of the foolish human's souls, he became the first awakened demon lord. And using the screams of his harvest, he became the first known individual to cognitively name themselves.

These feats would go on to give him the title of the strongest and oldest demon lord.Currently, in a continent of frost, a castle lay. In the castle made of ice, 2 friends, 2 rivals, 2 kings are currently meeting each other. And of course, as a way to pass the time, they are playing the kings game, chess.

Blood red hair runs down the man's back like a mane of a lion. His eyes are a crimson that holds the very stars themselves. He wears clothes that while fitting for a monarch, still show quite a bit of his other world like physic. This is Guy Crimson. The oldest and strongest demon lord.

Opposite him is a tyrant. Short blonde hair that is neatly kept highlights his eyes that are red like blood. He wears royal clothing that looks militarist yet decisively kingly in nature. This is Rudra Nam Ul Nasca. The King of the greatest military nation.

Accompanying these 2 kings, are natural calamity incarnate. Behind Guy Crimson, is a girl who looks to be in her late teens. She has ice-like golden orbs for eyes and, nearly white, hair. She clothed herself in a cute one-piece dress that accentuates her breasts. This is Velzard. The true dragon that represents the phenomenon known as frost.

Behind Rudra Nam Ul Nasca, is a woman who looks to be in her early twenties. Her dark blue air complements her golden eyes. She wears a Chinese dress that accentuates her lovely legs. This is Velgrynd. The true dragon that represents the phenomenon known as scorch.

"You would never visit ever since you built your little nation. So, what's the special occasion?" The personification of pride asked as he moved a piece.

"In lamens terms, a new player will be entering our game." The tyrant moved his knight as he talked.

"Hoh~. Does it have something to do with the burst of magical energy Andrew months back?" Mirth danced in the demon's eyes.

"Of course. Somebody worthy of the title king has shown up." The Saint had a coy smirk on his face.

"I see. I'd like to meet him." The oldest demon lord moved his rook.

"Oh, you will soon enough." The king paused, to add suspense to the conversation.

"It's just, he is currently in the process of assimilating his thrown." He dramatically moved his queen as he said this.

"Really now? When do you think he will be ready?" The demon's voice trembled in excitement.

"If what he has done is of any indication, then... He will claim his thrown tonight." A checkmate, the demons king was trapped from all sides. But, he did not look at all distraught.

In fact.

"I can't wait~ It seems a new era of kings is coming!" Guy laughed boisterously while trying to control his excitement.

And the era will start with the end of the opening act.

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"Hey Kiyo, where are you going?" The violet-eyed girl asked as she walked behind the daemon.

"Oh, I'm going for a walk, the stars look exceptionally beautiful tonight," Kiyotaka said as he walked with his hands in his pockets.

"Stay safe then!" Hana waved off as she went in the opposite direction.

"You aren't going to join me?" Kiyotaka asked as he looked at the pale-haired beauty.

"Nope! I much rather admire the waterfall." She left the daemon in the night with such an abstract statement.

Ayanokouji could do nothing but wave at the back of the departing girl. The 2 walked, further apart from each other until they abruptly stopped. Hana stopped just by the waterfall. Kiyotaka stopped in the middle of the luscious green forest.

"You can come out now." The daemon called out blandly.

"You know, it's rude to watch a lady whilst in the dark." The Saint called out sarcastically.

Two figures walked out from their respective hiding spots. The one in the forest wore military-like clothing and possessed short black coupled with sharp black eyes. The one by the river wore royal combat garbs that were black but trimmed on the edges, he wore a mask to hide his features.

"I mean you no offense, but tonight is your last night on this plane." The unknown offender said--no stated.

"Sorry to say, Stella reginae, but~ you are dying tonight." The masked individual sang out.

"Really now?/ Are you sure about that?" The masterpiece and Stella reginae voiced their thoughts simultaneously.

"Very well then-" Ayanokouji Kiyotaka threw the gauntlet.

"-Show me what you got." Hana Takahashi raised the curtain.

The opening act entered its final stage.

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And~! Cut~!

Ayanokouji is in the forest, Hana is by the waterfall, their respective fights will happen there.

Guy Crimson -->

Velzard -->

Velgrynd -->

Emperor Rudra -->