Chapter 156: He is not God

We were frozen, even Luma couldn't believe the words that came from her mouth.

"She… made the angel her servant…"

Gabriel was shaking, but it wasn't with anger, but terror.

"She was determined to be unstable, impossible to negotiate with, but she… gained her loyalty."

I was also shocked.

"Just what is Rose?"

Cassiel had a different question.

"Why is she called the Owner?"

Luma just shook her head.

"It's just a skill name, there's no reason it should actually give her a unique prefix."

"What skill?"

"System Owner. It was a combination of her administration skill and two others."

"So…"

"She is getting way stronger, and… the system evolved Empire without my permission or influence."

"But… you are the system!"

"Exactly, she unconsciously made me do something that fit her exact need without even realizing it."

Amy seemed to realize something.

"This isn't the first time she's done something like that."

"What do you mean?"

"Early into her enslavement, she wished for someone to care for her… Someone who would be a comfort…"

"And?"

"She created Dalla Roger."

"But… she was only Purity at that point, she wasn't even and individual entity!!!"

"Exactly… I think they know what's happening."

"Who?"

"All of them, Lucifer, the Author, and the Ruler. All of them know what's happening, but they are keeping it to themselves for some reason."

Gabriel sighed.

"If the Ruler is keeping it hidden, it's for a good reason."

"Bull****!"

We all blinked, she just cursed at an angel. Amanda was looking at her in absolute shock and confusion.

Now that I think about it, I don't think I ever heard her curse before.

"I keep hearing, oh, the Ruler has good intentions, oh, the Ruler knows best, oh, Ruler, Ruler, RULER! I'm sick of it. Something's happening that he's clearly aware of, and as her faction, we should also be aware of."

"Watch your tongue, girl."

"Oh, what are you gonna do, declare war on us? Last time it happened you got a little burnt up, now that I'm actually asking questions that you also want answers too, I'm supposed to shut up?!"

Amanada nodded.

"Honestly, I'm going to have to side with Amy here, the Ruler is hiding something. Now I don't care for his own secrets, he can keep them, but if he knows something about the last piece of my friend, that I have left, then he better tell us."

Then Erica said something that made even Amanda and Amy gawk.

"And besides, he isn't even God, he shouldn't keep secrets about his allies from his allies."

Then we felt pure rage from Gabriel.

"Child, what did you just say?"

She simply glared at him.

"Oh, please, God is loving, there is nothing loving about that man. He fights with hate alone and has never shown the slightest sign of even knowing what love is."

Cassiel drew her sword, but Gabriel blocked her from finishing drawing it.

"I am merciful, and that is the only reason I am stopping Cassiel from cutting your venomous tongue off."

Then, almost as though she just remembered who stood in front of her, she started shivering.

Then Rose sat up.

"Let off, Gabriel, the child is correct."

"ROSE?! Wait. What do you mean?!"

"That man wouldn't know love if it bit his behind."

"Do yo-"

"Yeah, cut the spooky voice. I need to talk with my faction."

Then Rose looked at him and Cassiel, and her power echoed at the same level as Gabriel's

"So, if you could kindly get lost, I'd appreciate it."

Cassiel try to draw again, but Gabriel stopped her.

"Cassiel, Rose alone we can beat, but Luma and Sona would defend her, besides its not worth making her an enemy to defend our pride."

Cassiel looked at Gabriel in shock, until she saw the absolute fury emanating from his entire pose.

"Come on."

Gabriel walked out, and Cassiel looked at him in shock before she left to go after him.

Then Rose leaned over.

"Silence."

"But no one-"

I raised my hand, if she was using this spell, it was clear she didn't want to let anyone but us know.

"Now, listen to me."

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So, I was right. Lucifer is also aware of this, isn't he? Luma and Sona clearly are as well. And I don't even need to mention the Ruler and the Author. Oh well. I'll keep you a secret. You clearly aren't harmful, you likely can't even access here. How you are looking? I'll figure that out later.

I raised my hand and held up three fingers.

"Lucifer, The Ruler, and The Author."

They blinked.

"What about them?"

"There are three Supreme beings. Each one holds the others back."

"What do you mean?"

"They are monsters. The Ruler only cares for power and tools, The Author only cares for his entertainment, and Lucifer only cares for taking both of them down."

"What is your point."

I smiled.

"I know what my new goal is."

"And what is that?"

"I need to replace one of them."

That caused everyone to freeze and some shouted in disbelief.

Then Celios spoke.

"You are saying it like it's a simple task."

"Of course, it is, one is already preparing me to replace him after all."

"What?"

"You really thought that he was sending his commanders in death matches just to awaken me? His final goal is to kill one or both of them, he's strong, but the Author can still manipulate him if given enough effort."

"So?"

"So, what better replacement then one who can fully resist him?"

"And what's your end goal?"

Celios and Ausar held the same expression, they were mothered by Kala, meaning they knew most of the twists of my mind.

"Quite simple, darling."

I smiled, causing them to shiver.

"I will eliminate all three. And rule through my own power."

Their eyes widened.

Then Luma.

"That's impossible, you can't just win like that."

"Of course, it will be a long arduous road, but let me put it this way. They are monsters, they know it, I know it. I am a monster too, but far less so."

"So…"

"I'll rule like a monster with empathy. Basically, how I already do."

"Why?"

"I'm sick of all of the conflict, besides, it's either we destroy them."

Then I gave a bitter smile.

"Or they destroy us."