LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 546: Behind the War 1
As this unfolded, another alarming issue came to light. Reports from various regions indicated that entire city populations had vanished without a trace.
The sudden disappearances sparked widespread panic, and speculation ran wild. Many high officials believed it was the work of the devils, a calculated move to sow fear and chaos.
Unfortunately, Tier 1 cities couldn’t spare anyone to investigate, fearing the reports were part of a larger strategy to weaken their defenses before an attack.
"Are you serious? We’re just going to abandon the Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities like that?" one politician shouted, his voice trembling with frustration.
A military officer, calm but resolute, responded, "We have no choice. This could be a deliberate ploy by the enemy to spread us thin. The president has given clear orders: focus all resources on protecting the Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities."
"What is the president thinking?" the politician grumbled, his frustration barely contained.
"Sacrificing that many cities will cost us in the long run! The Chamber of Commerce funded everything, and now he’s putting their factories—our economic backbone—in jeopardy!"
The military officer rolled his eyes, even to in this state of emergency some people were even more concerned about money.
( Abyssal Alliance Capital )
Reign briefly returned to his angel body. He had been attacking city after city, getting closer to reaching the Demon God rank.
But he decided to come back for a moment to check on some info. He had overheard a demon in his last city talking about how the invasion had already begun.
That information was too huge to ignore. If the devils were starting their invasion, then he needed to know more. Read exclusive chapters at NovelBin.Côm
And what better way to get answers than to ask his grandfather directly?
Using the ring he had, he left and headed to his office. When he arrived, Draven was sitting in the chair, deep in thought.
"I heard that the devils are moving," he broke the silence.
Draven turned to him. "Yes, but you don’t need to worry too much. It started in the West. You can take your time studying your father’s work."
Reign raised an eyebrow. "Are you really that worried we’ll be beaten by them?"
Draven let out a heavy sigh. "There’s only one of me, and each of the devil generals is stronger than the other council members. If I die... no, even if I don’t, there’s no telling what will happen."
"What about the humans? I heard those meta-humans are pretty tricky,"
Draven glanced at him, his expression serious. "I admit that they could tilt the balance in our favor in the short term, but still, our chances of winning are slim."
These were his true thoughts. The words he spoke to the council were just a façade, meant to make them believe he actually expected something from them.
Reign chuckled, a hint of amusement in his voice. "You really don’t trust anyone, do you?"
"No, I don’t,"
More and more, he felt like they were really blood-related. They both seemed to think that everyone else was pretty much useless, except for them.
And now that he thought about it, even his father, the Evil Monarch, thought the same way.
That was why his old world ended up with a single absolute ruler. His father believed that giving others authority was pointless, because everyone else was incompetent.
"But that’s not the only reason why I’m skeptical of our chances," Draven paused for a moment, carefully choosing his next words. "Do you know who are the strongest devils?"
"Are?" Reign repeated. "You mean there’s more than one?"
"Yes. I got this information from the humans. They have more ancient texts about it than we do. Do you want to know? It’s a bit long, and you might get bored."
Reign shrugged, leaning back in his seat. "It’s not like I have anything else to do. Just tell me."
"Well, according to those texts, there are three key figures we need to watch out for. The first is Satan..."
Reign kept quiet, waiting for Draven to continue.
"Satan is said to be the first leader of the devils, the one who commands the legions of Hell. His power is unmatched by any of the other generals. Not only is he an expert in combat, but his abilities extend to manipulation of the very fabric of reality itself. It’s said that he can twist the laws of nature to his will, and that alone makes him a terrifying opponent."
He stopped, letting the weight of his words sink in before continuing.
"The next one is Lucifer..."
"Lucifer wasn’t always a devil. He was once an archangel, the Lightbringer—trusted and revered by the angels. But his pride led to his fall. He believed he deserved more power, so he rebelled against Heaven, taking many angels with him. The battle was fierce, but Heaven’s forces cast him and his followers down into Hell."
"But in Hell, Lucifer didn’t just accept his defeat—he turned it into a strength. He became one of the most feared rulers there, using his cunning and ability to manipulate others to rise above the chaos. His power isn’t just in his strength—it’s in his ability to control, deceive, and break people mentally."
There was a long pause as Draven tapped the desk, his fingers drumming thoughtfully before he continued.
"And lastly, Lilith. You might be shocked to know this, but she used to be human," he chuckled, finding the information ironic.
Reign’s eyes narrowed. "Lilith... a human?"
"Yes, and not just any human, but the first woman, according to certain texts. When God created her, she was smarter, stronger, and more powerful than the first man."
"Then what happens?" Reign quickly asked.
"God despised that she was superior to men, who were created in His image. So, He took one of her ribs and created another woman, far inferior to her. He exiled her, thinking she would die. But instead, she was taken in by Lucifer. Some even say she was the reason he rebelled against Heaven."