Chapter 78: And I'm Dead

*Flashback*

3rd Person POV

In the research facility, the red lights and sirens continued to blare while Keith experienced his first lockdown ever. The soldiers armed themselves and have their aim right at Loki and Lucifer in case they do anything.

Explosions were then heard and the facility shook from the force as Loki and Lucifer were forced to kneel by the soldiers. Lucifer resist, and from Loki's perspective, it was obvious, he was trying his best not to escape, but to force a situation where Lucifer can end it quick.

"Don't shoot if you value yourself and your family." a superior voice shouted through their radio "The UK bid on the both of them, unless ordered, they are to be alive or no one in the world will be able to help you."

The alarm then ended after a couple minutes signaling the end of an escape attempt where Loki and Lucifer were then separated.

Keith then overheard a call between his colleagues who was responsible for Lucifer.

"One more interaction and that's it, we're expediting the process, our bidder allows it, we're pulling all of our last straws here."

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*Present time*

Perseus POV

I opened my palm and checked my stars after I felt this wash of mana surging in me, sure enough, that hit caused me to become a 4 star. I can see it floating around, took me 15 years but I did it.

We all then regroup to travel back to the main land, the loss this time was about 50 something people with 15 are the only ones who belong to the ship that didn't try to approach closer to the kraken. The navy then tried to collect as many of the bodies as possible to bury them at Yena or send them back home, either way, they'll be given proper medals and recognitions for their efforts in helping.

On our way back, despite the celebration and mourning for the loss, one guy came up to me and handed me the files and names of those who could have caused this.

"We arrowed it down to these many even though we can't pinpoint on who are the exact culprits and those who are innocent." the mage said "We didn't have a lot of time, but some of them overlapped with yours, so they take priority and once you do manage to know who it is, call us on this crystal, we'll be sure to report to the higher ups, and they will undoubtedly get the maximum sentence."

He then handed me one call crystal which I kept in my storage spell.

"What if I kill them first? All of these guys are mage of the highest caliber, meaning that they got enough influence to delay their death penalty, delay it enough till the war between the 2 races where the chaos might distract authorities enough for them to make their escape and even though I'm neutral, thinking from your side's perspective, he will most unlikely join with the demons."

"They committed massacre and got away with it for so long without telling anyone, in our world, those with power and influence rule, just make sure you don't kill the innocents like their servants." the mage replied

As soon as we got back, I just board the yacht and rest as I ordered the captain to head for the southern continent. It will take quite a long while since I want him to go slow and steady and wait for calm waters if necessary.

Though something surprised the others once they got back to the ship.

"Lilith, why are you here?" Ruka asked

"Don't worry, I've already done all my assignments for the nest few months, I'm free." Lilith replied "I won't stay with you for long, I'm just interest in Perseus."

And another wonderful woman falls into my clutches, if I keep monopolizing the best women, will there be any left for anyone else? The heroes are the supposed protagonists or main casts, and yet here I am taking everyone.

"I've heard you cut your hair short in order to look different from me." Leilah commented "No wonder we couldn't recognize you, not only did we spent very less time with you, you've changed a bit as well.

"I did, being continuously compared to you isn't good for my mental health." Lilith replied "Don't worry, unlike Maple, I've mastered containing my powers so well that I can go into any territory undetected by the gods and won't be recognized unless they see my face."

And even if she has to fight, she'll probably be individually stronger than the seasonal gods, there's a reason why she hasn't been taken out of the equation yet and still remains in a stalemate conflict with her brothers. Kinda petty since they both haven't talked it out yet.

"I'm known as the lord of the black rose, when I arrive on the southern continent, the god there would check up on me, won't he see you then?"

"You truly are bold to talk to me normally after what happened." Lilith replied

"...Oh." A shiver went up my spine and I didn't dare turn my head "Something did happen...huh..."

"Hmm, I don't ever remember her ever being like that." Lilith commented

Dumbass, do you want to die or something? I even warned her not to say strange things in front of Leilah. She wanted a chance of reconciliation with most of her siblings and I am the key to that. Though the exceptions are the 3 seasonal gods who made fun or her and bullied her, until they give an apology worthy of her forgiveness, it won't get anywhere.

Kinda petty, but this woman is a decent person at heart, and she's incredibly pretty. I'm in my popular phase and I'm not wasting any chances, I will make sure to entrapped them before I lose the phase out.

Maple who always keep me group in her sights teleported into the lounge after a couple seconds, no doubt wondering on why Lilith was here and how all the sisters are meeting each other through me.

"So what did you 2 do to tick Leilah off despite her being here the whole time?" Ruka asked

"Oh, we only made out a bit." Lilith shrugged

And I'm dead.