Venelana and Grayfia were both my fianceés and, besides that, also the closest allies I had. For them to become strong was also meaning I would become stronger.
I could say that I probably loved Venelana, as her cheerful personality made my day better when she came for a visit.
In truth, I didn’t care too much about them, as I could always hunt for some gods and make more. For now, increasing my strength in every way is my top priority.
I then took six Divine Sparks and started preparing the spell formation. With my deep knowledge of Arcane, I had it prepared within a short one hour. Afterward, I gulped down the God Corpse Potion in one go and activated a magical circle powered up by six Divine Sparks.
As I drank the potion, I felt overwhelming energy enter my body from the potion. Second wave energy entered my body from the magical formation, as I repeatedly felt every cell in my body being strengthened.
The entire process took several hours, as I completely drained energy from six Divine Sparks until they turned to nothingness.
After it was finished and the entire God Corpse Potion was finally digested, I felt wonderful. My physical body was brimming with power, such much power.
“Architect scan.”
[Class: Ultimate
Demonic Energy: 263
Strength: 290
Agility: 285
Vitality: 294]
“Hmm… in numerical values, my physique is even stronger than my energy reserves. After getting into Satan-Class with the help of God Corpse Potion brewed from Vidal’s corpse, and Divine Spark, my progress in strengthening my physique should stop until I reach Apocalypse-Class or obtain corpses Divine Sparks of Greater Gods. Resources of Dimensional Gap are greatly limited in that regard.”
I muttered.
I planned to have a balance between my energy reserves and physique. I believed in using every advantage I had. Unfortunately for me, strengthening my physique to an Apocalypse Class would be impossible with the resources available in Dimensional Gap.
Apocalypse-Class was starting point for true experts, as only from then can you be considered a true expert in Astral Boundary. Everything under that level is only cannon fodder. Of course, compared to mighty beings of Law, everything is meaningless.
After I finished my ritual, I decided to call Venelana for the date I had promised her, to take her on a date to the city of Agreas.
Before I could do anything, one of the butlers came and notified me that a Decree from Lucifer has arrived.
In truth, I was wondering what it was.
After I got into the meeting hall, where a messenger from Lucifaad was already waiting with the decree in his hands.
I just heard what he had to say and to be honest; I was pretty surprised hearing it. It seemed that for my merits, basically getting Hela and her armies, I was promoted to the Grand Duke and was awarded additional territories and more authority in the Underworld.
This was pretty good. The higher my noble rank before the Great War was, the better.
With more territory, I could recruit more soldiers and build a stronger army. Additionally, with this promotion, I also got a new Ultimate-Class general in my army; altogether, I had 16 Ultimate-Class powerhouses under me, though ten of them were Aesir and Vanir.
Now that I was promoted, it was guaranteed that I would be one of the main army commanders during the Great War… another perfect way to dispose of my political opponents or people that would dare to threaten my plans for unification.
After sending the messenger away, I decided to call Venelana for the promised date in Agreas. One hour later, Venelana arrived through the teleportation circle.
“Hello, Vena.”
I greeted her with a slight bow.
“Hello, Zeo.”
Said Venelana cheerfully.
“Wait a bit; I must get some things before we depart.”
I said as I left for a moment.
***
Meanwhile, Venelana was waiting for her fianceé, and soon another person appeared.
“Oh my, isn’t it Lady Bael?”
Asked a cold female voice.
“Lady Lucifuge, you are here too?”
Asked Venelana back with a sweet smile.
“Indeed, I was appointed by Zeoticus as Castellan of Fuerig.”
Answered Grayfia with a predatory smile, to which Venelana grimaced as something sparked between those two.
“Indeed, such a menial task is certainly fit for you.”
Siad Venelana sweetly as Grayfia’s eyebrows twitched a little.
“I must agree, not everyone is capable enough to be entrusted with such responsibility.”
Said Grayfia.
“Such is the truth… very fit for an emotionless person like you.”
***
After several minutes, I finally returned and saw that Venelana and Grayfia were talking to each other happily, or it seemed at least like that.
“My Ladies. Vena, we can go. Grayfia, please go and send a message to Hela that the first part is ready.”
I said as I cast a teleportation circle, and we have transported away.
***
After Zeoticus left with Venelana, Grayfia grimaced as she muttered.
“This round, I have lost, but wait for the next time.”
