Meeting

(From the 3rd person of Noriva Diablo. The place of negotiations of the Kingdoms: Demons, Vampires, Fallen Angels, Youkai.)

In the snowy mountains, where the foot of a weak person did not set foot, in a huge old castle, the light from torches was visible.

In the hall with a round table, Noriva diablo was sitting, and next to him was a little girl with pink hair in two ponytails, and there was also an old man with gray hair and with a cane in his hands.

Now Noriva Diablo was waiting for the arrival of other Kingdom leaders to negotiate an alliance. Since they are the initiators of the meeting, they had to prepare everything for this. Although it took a lot of time and effort for the meeting, they achieved negotiations.

After Noriva Diablo visited this old castle in the mountains on neutral territory, he immediately forced to rebuild everything for the residence of all the leaders of the Kingdoms. Of course, it was difficult at first, but the quick work of Viktor Mona-Krain's subordinates did its job.

After 6 days had passed since the arrival of Noriv Diablo, he began to expect the arrival of all the leaders of the Kingdoms. Since the usual means of transportation will be difficult. The kingdoms decided to go the other way.

Suddenly, in the hall in which Noriva was, 3 portals began to appear. Since Noriva was informed about this in advance, he was not very surprised. On the left side of the place of Noriv, silhouettes began to emerge from the portal.

The first one who came out was a man. Tall and muscular with broad shoulders. He has long hair, divided into burgundy, slightly disheveled bangs and the rest, dark brown part of the hair, braided in a small braid at the back. The front of his face shows the red color of his hair. The eyebrows are burgundy. There are piercings in both ears. He has red eyes and pointed ears. He also wears a white uniform.

The second one who came out was also a man. He is quite tall, about 182 centimeters and has a slim and toned figure, without obvious flaws. The hair is long, reaching to the waist, the color of silver with a lavender shade. There are piercings in both ears. He also has long pointed ears and red eyes. He also wore a white uniform, but this one was distinguished by its luxury.

The last one who came out of the portal was already a girl. She looks 145 cm tall. She has long pink hair in two ponytails. Since others have pointed ears and red eyes. She is wearing a short black dress with white ruffles and the same style of frill over the skirt. There is a cutout at chest level, and the straps of the upper one intersect and wrap around the neck. .

When they all came out of the portal and looked around. The very first man from the portal spoke up:

"There is no danger, Your Majesty. You can be calm, but I advise you to be ready in case of an attack. The tall man said.

- You don't have to worry. According to our informants, it is unlikely that we would have been persuaded to these negotiations for so long that we would eventually start a war. - Said the girl.

"As you command, Your Majesty." - Said the man and made a bow.

As Noriva understood, they are from the Vampire Kingdom, as their appearance confirms this. The girl who is their leader immediately began to approach the chairs and takes her place at the table.

Guests also started coming out from the right side.

He was a tall man, his appearance: looks tall, about 180 cm. He has black hair and yellow bangs, and a small black beard. The color of his eyes is purple. He is also wearing a carmine-colored raincoat. And he's also wearing gray pants. When he came out of the portal, he spoke:

- Hello everyone, am I late? The man asked.

- No, please sit down, - Said Noriva and stretched out his hand pointing to an empty seat.

The man sat down at an empty seat and waited for the last guests.

Other figures come out of another portal opposite Noriv.

The first was a man with an extraordinary appearance. Black hair color at the tips, the color changed to red. The eyes are red as blood. He himself wore traditional Youkai clothing: a black kimono, and under it was a red-colored clothing that did not restrict movement.

The second was the same tall man and with the same extraordinary appearance. Black hair like night. His hair also covers half of his face. The eye color is brown. Just like the first one, he wears traditional Youkai clothing - a kimono.

The third silhouette was also a man, his appearance stood out among the others. The color of his hair was black on the bottom and gold on top. The hairstyle also looked special. The eyes also have a golden hue. He also wore a seemingly rich kimono.

- Yo, aren't we late? The third man asked. And the first and second stood behind him.

- No, you're just in time, please sit down. Noriva pointed to the last empty chairs.

When everyone took their seats, Noriva thought it was time to introduce himself. To do this, Noriva stood up and spoke:

- First of all, I would like to introduce myself. I am Noriva Diablo, the Demon King. And these are my subordinates, introduce yourself. - Noriva introduced himself and ordered his subordinates.

- I am Milim Nava-Rav. I'm the Demon King's bodyguard. I'm glad to meet you. Milim said with a friendly smile.

- Victor Mona-Krain, a noble of the Demon Kingdom, as well as an assistant in negotiations with the Demon King. Victor said with a respectful tone.

The very first guests decided to introduce themselves next. The girl with pink hair spoke:

"My name is Krul Tepes, the Vampire Queen. And these are my subordinates and retinue, introduce yourself. - The Vampire Queen Krul Tepes introduced herself and ordered her subordinates.

- Crowley Yousford, the bodyguard. - Said the man who first came out of the portal.

- Ferid Bathory, assistant in negotiations. - Said the man who came out of the portal second.

The man who came here alone decided to introduce himself next. As if waking up from a long boredom, he lazily stood up and spoke:

"My name is Azazel, King of the Fallen Angels. I came here alone, so there's no need for me to introduce anyone else. The Ruler of the Fallen Angels said and sat down again.

The last arrivals decided to introduce themselves next. The man with the strange hairstyle spoke:

- My name is Nurarihen Nura. Ruler of the Youkai. These are my subordinates and retinue for today, introduce yourself. The Youkai Ruler said.

- Waymon Kaichi, the bodyguard. - Said the first man who came out of the portal. There is almost no emotion in his voice, which indicates serious discipline.

- Gyuki, assistant in negotiations. - Said the second man who came out of the portal.

- I hope you have sake here, otherwise some boring negotiations here, ahahaha. Nurarihen said and then started laughing.

- I hope so too, something to drink, otherwise I got up early in the morning and came straight here. Azazel said lazily.

- I agree, at the crack of dawn, but right here Pinkaauch!... What are you doing, Gyuki? Why did you hit me? Nurarihen said and asked, rubbing his head.

- Sir, you should be more serious, because we are in important negotiations, and it is not proper etiquette to talk about such things. Gyuki said sternly.

- Yes, I understand, I understand. You're an evil Gyuki. - Said the sulky Nurarihen, rubbing the bump on his head.

- At least someone understands why we gathered here, I already thought that my subordinates threw me into some kind of circus. - Said the Vampire Queen Krul.

"Oh, the Vampire Queen?" Or the King? Have you changed something this summer, maybe you changed your hairstyle, or your body, or maybe your gender? Azazel asked mockingly.

- You are now talking about my Father, who died 25 years ago. I took the throne after my Father's death. Krul said.

"Is he dead?" * Sigh * Got carried away, otherwise I didn't want to meet him again. Azazel said with horror on his face.

"And why is that?" Are you one of his sworn enemies? Krul asked with curiosity in her voice.

- Very close to it. The last time we met, I was spying on his wife in the bathroom, so he took offense at me because of this. He said he would personally castrate me next time. Azazel said, remembering this with horror.

- Ahahaha, and you're not a miss, you decided to spy on the naked Vampire Queen, even though her husband was nearby. Respect! Nurarihen laughed and said.

- Thank you, it's one of the few things I'm proud to have done in my life. Azazel said with a proud smile.

- Perverts. Krul Tepes said with contempt in her voice.

- Exactly, ahahahaha. Azazel and Nurarihen said in chorus with a smile, and then both started laughing.

The retinue of guests, however, tried to ignore the antics of their superiors. The retinue of vampires, on the other hand, just stands and waits for the end of negotiations. But all the attention was suddenly attracted by someone's cough:

- Ahem...*Cough* I apologize for interrupting your conversation, but could we move on to negotiations already? Noriva Diablo asked, who had been sitting all this time and waiting for them to finish.

- Oh, sorry, we got carried away. Nurarihen said with a smile.

- Hehe, well, let's continue what we came for? Azazel said with a smile.

- Well, finally let's start, otherwise I thought I came to listen to these perverts. Krul said, with contempt in her voice.

- So, I wanted to discuss a question about the union of our Kingdoms. Let's not go around and make intrigues, and get down to business. As you've all noticed, the next race war is coming soon." Noriva said in a serious tone. From his words, everyone also became serious and took the smiles off their faces. The first one to cast a vote was Azazel:

- Well, the fact that there will be a new race war soon will not be a secret for anyone. I think it makes no sense to say now that this is not true. I have already read in the message what all these negotiations are for. I agree with you on something, Noriva. Our chances of survival will increase if we unite, of course. Azazel said in a serious tone.

Nurarihen took out his pipe and lit it, then took a couple of breaths, he said:

"I must say, I agree with the opinion of the Fallen Angel King. Even we Youkai, creatures with different species and abilities, doubt that we will survive without luck. Nurarihen said in a serious tone.

The others looked at the Vampire Queen Krul Tepes, and she says:

- I also agree with something that this way the chances of survival will increase. Although ours are just the same higher than yours, but the consequences of the war will be high. But we have another question brewing here, on what terms will our union be? Krul said and asked.

Now others are also thinking, because just to take and sign the union will not be beneficial to them to some extent.

- I have already written the conditions and what is required of each Kingdom to help each other. Noriva said, and then...

-*Click*-

Noriva snapped his fingers, a piece of paper with the terms of the union and the like appeared in front of everyone. Everyone started reading it, and when they finished reading it, Azazel was the first to give his voice:

- I am very satisfied with the terms of the union. Azazel said.

-*Inhale*-

- * PFfff*- exhales smoke from Nurarihen's pipe.

- Well, the exchange of resources is very beneficial to us Youkai. At least we have resources, but few people have to extract them. So we would like a couple of your demons and Fallen angels to work on their extraction. Nurarihen said.

"That's not possible right now, all the demons are busy preparing for the race war. If I suddenly transport them across the sea to your mainland, there may be complications with other structures. Norivaya said in a serious tone.

"Well, my Kingdom has a couple of extra workers. Transportation should not take much time. But since we will help you in this matter, then let's talk about our part of the share. Azazel said with a merchant's smile.

- And what percentage are we talking about? Nurarihen asked curiously.

- Hmm... let me think, given the fact that we will do almost everything ourselves, and you will only give us a place to work, then 58% of the production. Azazel said with a smile.

- And I see you know a lot about trade. Which is to be expected from the eternal leader of the Fallen Angels. 38%, transportation, tools, place of residence, we will take care of it all. Nurarihen said with the same smile as Azazel.

Azazel wanted to bargain for more interest, but suddenly Noriva intervened in the conversation:

- I want to remind you that we have not signed the contract yet. You will converge 40% to 60% in favor of the Youkai. Since these are their resources, and they will provide workers with everything, then such percentages are quite reasonable. Noriva said, finishing the bidding.

"Well, if that's the case, then the Youkai Kingdom agrees to form an alliance. Nurarihen said.

The others looked at the Vampire Queen Krul Tepes and waited for her decision. The Queen, however, realized that it was already her turn to evaluate the contract.

"The points are very reasonable, but we Vampires don't like the information exchange clause. The Vampire Queen said.

- * Sigh* And what is it that you don't want to tell us that you don't want to agree to? Noriva asked with a tired voice.

- Information for us Vampires is very important, because thanks to it we were able to live so long and not disappear from the face of the earth. The Vampire Queen said.

- It looks like we've reached an impasse, Noriva. Azazel said with a mocking smile.

- Definitely. Norarihen agreed.

- What do you suggest? Noriva asked the Vampire Queen.

- I suggest that we Vampires, just provide a couple of their troops and resources, and we will have the information. - Said the Vampire Queen.

- Isn't that too much? And what if you have information about a secret attack, and we do not hear about it and not a spirit? Azazel said.

- I agree, since we will be allies, it is better to provide all information related to the war. Nurarihen said.

- I don't agree with that. The Vampire Queen said.

- Vampire Queen, I understand that your Kingdom is the best at extracting information, and as your appearance has shown, and misinformation. But you should also understand that sometimes concessions are necessary. *Inhale * Let's change the part about the information. Everyone has the right to decide to transmit information related to their territory, but if this information is related to someone else's, namely your allies, then you are obliged to inform the Kingdom that was attacked about it. I hope that suits you? Noriva Diablo said.

- Yes, it suits. The Vampire Queen agreed.

- Great. To begin with, we will sign a magic contract, and then we will discuss the war itself. Noriva Diablo said.

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After signing the magic contract. Everyone took their seats and started a discussion.

- As far as I know, angels will participate in the war. Azazel, what can you say about them? Noriva asked Azazel.

- If they definitely participate, then there is a chance that my Father will also be there. I was informed that 2 cataclysm monsters were killed. And a divine power was discovered in every place. Azazel said. And from his answer, many people had surprise on their faces.

- So God the Creator himself will go into battle. Azazel, what do you know about your father? Noriva said and asked, with a note of excitement.

- It's hard to say, after creating us and a bunch of everything, he spent a lot of his strength, but his main weapon is the creation of holy mechanisms. Azazel said with a nostalgic smile.

- Mechanisms? Are they the same as the Empire of People who call themselves "Teigu"? Nurarihen asked.

- no. Don't confuse those pathetic toys with his creations. Its mechanisms are much more complicated and much more dangerous. I am also fond of this, but I can say for sure that if he uses his entire arsenal, it will be difficult for us to win without huge losses. Azazel said in a serious tone.

And from Azazel's words, many understood that with this news the war would become much more difficult.

- I see. Anyone else? Noriva Diablo asked, with a tired voice and an expression on his face. Then Nurarihen raised his hand and said:

- Recently I became aware that people have begun to increase the number of their fleet, in the "Sea of Sacrifice" - Said Nurarihen.

- I see. This information is also useful, it will also be necessary to increase the number of fleets at sea. Noriva said.

"I'll send you a status report on their fleet later. Nurarihen said. Then the Vampire Queen spoke:

- Recently, it became known that the King of people is in a bad condition, or rather on the verge of death, from old age. All this indicates that there will be a change of the King of People soon. The Vampire Queen said.

And from the Queen's news, everyone had surprised expressions on their faces.

- So there will be a change of the King of people soon, strange, and at the same time they are preparing for a major war. How long has this King lived? 300? 500 Years? - Said Nurarihen.

- To be precise, 371 years. You know that thanks to the Great Crystal, the life span of the King of Men is extended by a minimum of 200 years, a maximum of 400 years. Azazel said.

- I see. It looks like we discussed everything important, thank you for coming, the next meeting will be in 1 year, in my Kingdom. Noriva Diablo said in a serious tone. The others nodded and started to leave.

Since they signed a magical contract, the probability of an attempt to kill them in the territory of Demons is small, since no one can arrange such a thing while the contract is in effect. And so few people objected to going to the Demon Kingdom.

- Azazel, don't forget your colleague. Noriva said to the departing Azazel.

- * Inhale* Still noticed. You can come out. And when did you notice? Azazel said and asked.

After Azazel's words, a middle-aged man with a rough face, black hair, a short beard and a muscular body came out of a dark corner. He is also wearing black clothes and a raincoat.

- When you came out of the portal and said that you came alone. I know you, Azazel, you are never careless in terms of your life. Noriva Diablo said.

- Well, it's probably too late to introduce myself, but this is Barakiel, my deputy and bodyguard during such meetings. Azazel said with a cheerful smile. From the appearance of Barakiel, no one reacted much, except for the entourage of guests. The leaders of the Kingdoms themselves immediately felt the presence of Barakiel.

- Well, Barakiel, you can open the portal, there's nothing else interesting here anyway. - Azazel said shrugging his shoulders and went to the place where the portal appeared.

- Well, we'll go too, there's not even sake here anyway. Next time, please don't forget. - Said Nurarihen and going to the portal.

- We also went, we hope for a profitable cooperation. - Said the Queen, also going to the portal.

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(From the 1st person Noriv Diablo. After negotiations)

Right now I'm processing a lot of information that doesn't bode well. The appearance of the Creator God in war promises many deaths and losses. It takes a lot of strength to defeat a Top-class God. If Azazel's words are true, then we need to immediately increase our military power. Then I look at Victor and ask:

- Victor, what do you think about all this? I asked Victor.

- Everything went much better than I expected. Although it is now clear that my spies were given misinformation about the Vampire Kingdom, I apologize. Victor said and made an apologetic bow.

- It's not worth it. We all know that vampires are better at this kind of thing than we are. Milim, what do you think about all this? I said and asked Milim.

-*Crunch*-

-*Crunch*-

-*Crunch*-

Milim was now sitting in the far corner and eating sweets. When she was called, she turned her head and asked:

- Eh? Did you want something from Noriva? Milim asked in a questioning tone.

- * Inhale* No, nothing, you can continue to eat your sweets. - I said and looked at Victor - I understand that we took her for insurance in case of a fight, but it's so difficult with her. I said in a doomed tone.

- For that, we got what we wanted, namely an alliance agreement, as well as a good relationship with the leaders of these Kingdoms. - Said Victor.

- I hope that we are not doing all this in vain. I said thoughtfully.

After all, together we have a chance to kill the Creator God, but we need backup plans in case he appears on the battlefield. So we'll have to use the cursed artifacts as a last resort.

"Demon King, it's time for us to get ready, you don't want to make your wife wait for you any longer, do you?" Victor said. From his words, I calmed my emotions and said with a smile:

- You're right, my wife will have twins soon, so we must not be late for their birth. I said, getting up from my chair.

"Demon King, we still have time to prepare for war. We shouldn't rush too fast. Victor told me.

- Yes, I understand, but with such news it's hard not to worry. Although, the good news is that the King of Men will soon die of old age. Darling, we're leaving! I said and called out to Milim. Cute when she heard her name, she ran up to us and walked behind our backs.

- Your work is difficult, Your Majesty. I regret that there is not much I can do to help in this matter. Victor said in a guilty tone.

"Don't worry, Victor. Even if I die, my heir will be able to lead the Demon Kingdom, and I will make a more pleasant ground for him to grow his future power. - I said walking through the corridors of the old castle.