The Devil Incarnate

Devil Number 7

Chapter 4 

Devil Number 7 

The surface of the ground up to the entire atmosphere was as hot as a flame. Each second, every step, the burning sensation becomes stronger with every move. In a dark room, there were seven black gates on each side coated with engulfing huge flames. 

Each of the gates was guarded by wild black animals big enough to reach an average-sized human waist. In the middle of the room, was a huge table with 10 medieval-looking seats. Outside the dull and quiet room, are the horrifying cries of the dead as their lifeless souls succumb to the extremities of flames. 

 People call this "Hell" or "The Underworld"

 But the devils call this "Sheol"

 On the 10 chairs, there are 10 enormous devils occupying the seats. Their appearances vary from the color of their skin to the length of their horns, and the size of their body. A serious meeting is taking place between them. When one devil spoke, others listened impatiently. They're called the 10 demon commanders.

 "Devil number 3 has incarnated." A devil spoke. It is of medium human size and its horns have reached all the way to his forehead. His skin is red in color and his arms totaled to 6. He's Devil Number 9.

 Another devil gritted his teeth in frustration. "To think that Devil number 3 broke the rules of Sheol." His eyebrows furrowed. Unlike Devil number 9, he is 30 meters tall. His skin is black in color with his beard and hair of the same color. He's Devil Number 5. 

 Devil number 7, joked. "We are devils. Have you seen demons abide by the rules?" Unlike others, Devil Number 7 is the only one with wings and more human in appearance. He continued, "we don't go by the rulebook. We are deceivers, imposters, traitors." He smiled mischievously.

 "7 is right, we just have to do something about Devil Number 3. We cannot have him in conflict with human affairs. Devil number 4 said.

 "How do we do that? 3 is one of the great demon generals and the demon lord candidate. We will all be eradicated by him before we realize it." Devil Number 10 spoke in a troubled way. Ten balls of fire are floating around his head.

 Devil number 7 laughed. "I don't think so." He started.

 "What?" 

 "Devil number 3 remains weak as he is inside the body of a fragile human. What can he do in that state?" Devil number 7 explained.

 "So what do we do?" 

 He smiled and leaned forward. "Let me deal with Devil Number 3 myself."

 "Would you go down to Earth and kill him?" Devil number 6 asked with astonishment. 

 "Oh, not just kill him. I'll torture him first." He laughed.

 "After all, you need an angel to defeat a devil." He added.

 "With your homicidal attitude? you, being an angel was long over gone. You now serve under Sheol." Devil Number 12 spoke. "It is no wonder that you were banished from the heavenly realm." 

 Devil number 7 pouted. "How rude." He brushed off. "In any case, I'm going down to Earth, so give me his location."

 "Are you sure? Can you stay there without a host?" 

 Devil number 7 scoffed. "Obviously! I am stronger than you think." He made a wink before opening his huge, black wings and stood in front of one of the seven gates. The wild animal, who held the keys, opened the door and Devil Number 7 flew in a swish. 

 "Are you sure we're going to let Devil Number 7 kill Devil number 3?" Devil number 5 asked. 

 Devil number 4 nodded. "They still have their unfinished dispute 500 years ago."

 "Besides, let them clash, fallen angel to fallen angel." He smirked.

[Tokyo] 

"Are you really sure, Eris? He's Devil number 3, the strongest demon general?" Ren doubtingly asked as he, Eris, and Yuto secretly watch Hideki. 

The demon general they expected would give off an intimidating, menacing, murderous vibe but the devil in front of them is far from what they expected. 

"Yes! Go get them Exdeath!" The one in front of them, casually shouts while playing Final Fantasy. They've been following him for more than an hour after classes ended. 

And they find themselves going into weird places. First, a cosplay cafe, second, a manga cafe where Hideki would cry and laugh at the Naruto manga. And third, a computer gaming cafe. 

"Why aren't we attacking him yet? He's defenseless!" Ren exclaimed.

"We won't attack him in this area! We have to follow Akihito's plan. Move swiftly." Eris reprimanded. 

Yuto spoke, "then, Eris, lure him to a private, open area." 

Her eyes widen. "What?! Why me?"

"Because you're Hideki's classmate. You just need to talk to him and eventually lure him to an open area." 

Eris rolled her eyes. "Ugh, fine. But when he switches to that devil, I'm killing him on the spot." She fixes her hair and uniform before walking towards Hideki. 

"H-Hi, Hideki!" Eris awkwardly greeted with her hands waving. 

It was the first time someone had greeted him. Hideki went awfully quiet and awkward. "Um..you're the new student, Eris right?" 

Eris was surprised to know that Hideki had remembered her. He seems to be the type to be forgetful. "You know me?" 

Hideki averted his gaze. "Well, I don't talk to a lot of people so I always make sure I memorize their names so I won't disappoint them." He chuckled softly. 

Eris stopped and sighed. "Um...Hideki? D-Do you want to go out for a walk?" She's trying to stop herself from attacking Hideki. As much as possible, she had to slay him when the right time comes. 

Silently, Hideki nodded politely. As the two walks, Eris can't help but notice the huge awkwardness between the two of them. Hideki is the silent type when he's with someone but the loudest when he's alone. Eris notices that. 

When they found a free, open area park, she pointed towards the area and Hideki silently nodded while rubbing his neck.

 As soon as they step foot in the area, Eris noticed how Hideki's eyes widen and a black curvy line appear on his right side of the face. 

The afternoon sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds and the sky let out a thunderous roar followed by a strong streak of lightning which has hit Hideki directly. Eris ran back away from Hideki. 

She gasped when she realized something. "Don't tell me...are you switching with the devil?!" She shouted as she took out her folding fan, which transformed into a red slayer sword. 

The lightning had diminished, hazy smokes appear around Hideki and Eris could only gape at how Hideki looked.  

He has one black wing on the left side of his back, small triangular horns on his head, and his gray eyes became blue on the left, and red on the right. "Ha..." Hideki breathed heavily. 

Eris pointed her slayer sword to Hideki. "You had a pretty good timing, devil." She smirked, without showing an inch of weakness. As if she had been prepared for this. 

"Eris!" She looked back and saw Yuto and Ren with their weapons ready in their hands, all pointing towards Hideki. 

However, Eris noticed that Hideki was not looking at them, but at something above them.  

"Wait!" Eris stopped before following Hideki's gaze. 

And just above them, Eris saw another demon with huge, black wings floating to the sky while grinning mysteriously, looking intently yet with murderous intent to Hideki. 

"Found you, Devil Number 3."