Devil's Rise 48 The Sins

"I must politely decline X'var. This young lord doesn't even fight his own battles, what would he look like fighting someone else's."

"James, my boy, don't be so quick to decline. I don't have any life and death enmity within the other princes, and us reaching Viscount is still many years away," said X'var

"My Deadly Sin Alliance is a devil alliance. You can advance and retreat at your leisure."

"All benefits and no cost. Do you see me as a three-year-old child X'var?" I said.

"James, my boy, how about I butter it up with this set of Tier-3 world coordinates?" said Prince X'var

"Now you're talking my language X'var!" I said.

I knew I was going to have a tough time after joining this Deadly Sin Alliance. However, with a Tier-3 world to conqueror, I could quickly increase the strength and magnitude of my forces. I couldn't say no to such a sweet offer.

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Tier-3 world coordinates were very expensive. Much more sought after than a Tier-2 world. Our devil hero would have much work to do if he wanted to capture a realm which housed Barons.

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"I will join your Deadly Sin Alliance!" I said.

"Good, my boy, you shall be the Soul Sin of Pride. I look forward to us having a long and profitable partnership," said Prince X'var.

"I do as well X'var, my organization's imperial taxes shall henceforth be forwarded to you. Kyle, be sure to get all the details to have the taxes forwarded," I said.

"Yes, young lord!" said Kyle.

Breeze was always scribbling on her pad with everything taking place. She was a silent observer. Everything had to be the best for her tabloid. X'var wanted to make a name for himself, so he hired her to tail him.

"James, mind if I take a snippet for my tabloid?" Breeze said.

I smiled at her.

"Silent beauty, what do you want to know?" I said.

"I want to know about your plans. You seem to have created a thriving organization while being branded as trash by your clan. How do you plan to get to the next level?" Breeze said.

"This young lord only wants to live a comfortable life surrounded by beauties and strong lackeys. Being confined at the Wesser forest has forced me to diligently train for the past year. Thou this young lord may not have the best Dao, I will have the best lackeys!" I said.

"Haha, who would want to follow a weakling that practices Soul Dao in the Rez'gal Empire. I'm sure you swindled all your followers," said Breeze.

"Miss, why are you worried so much about my Dao? Do you want to court this young lord? I'll let you know there's an open concubine position just for you in my harem," I said.

Breeze sneered at me, turned around, and walked away. Want to be short with this young lord. You're still not ready little missy.

"Trash that practices Soul Dao! Who would want to court you?" said Breeze as she left.

"X'var, how do you deal with such a hot-headed lady," I said.

"James, my boy, listen well. As a leader, sometimes you must make connections with people you don't always agree with," said Prince X'var.

"She is the most popular young socialite in all of Rez'gal Empire. I'd be a fool not to use her to increase my popularity around the Empire."

"So are there other sins within our 'Deadly Sin' Alliance?" I said.

"I keep alliance membership strictly confidential. You will learn more about the Alliance as time goes on," said Prince X'var.

"How are you going to keep the socialite quiet?" I said.

"Hehe, my boy, she is a member of the Sin Alliance. It wouldn't help her to broadcast our society's members," said Prince X'var.

"Interesting, what is her title?" I said.

"She is the Lightning Sin of Envy… Fitting, right?" said X'var.

"I can see that," I said.

I spent a long night partying and getting to know X'var better. I didn't fully trust this lascivious devil but the terms he offered were too sweet for me to deny. X'var would give [Libra] channels to expand throughout the Empire.

Over time this would greatly increase my revenue stream. The Tier-3 world coordinates were also of great importance to me. I'd worry about future problems at a later date.

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After the formalities with X'var were done I went to greet my war division.

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The five new members were frightened. This was their first time formally meeting their young lord. They needed to make a good impression!

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"You guys are bold to assault this young lord. What gave you the right to accept a mission targeting me of all people," I said.

"Young lord, if we didn't take the mission someone else would. It was best for us to take the mission to ensure your safety," said Wanfang.

"Plus we collected a hefty fee for it, I know young lord enjoys taking fel shards from devils who dare offend him."

"Good job, Wanfang. That's why you are my hand, you understand me well. You gave me much face in that battle out there. So how is the training going with this ragtag bunch?" I said.

"It's going well, they have almost full acclimated to the Xertzul Abyss. Soon we will begin exercises in the Wesser forest. I have chosen The Dancing Bird Tropic Baron camp to be our target area. We can improve quickly by hunting in that campground."

"Well done, Wanfang. Keep up the good work. I was right to appoint you as leader of my War Division," I said.

"You have even stepped into the Baron realm before your young lord. You are probably the most talented person ever born in the Tutan World."

"I take my appointment seriously. I will work hard to improve the holdings of [Libra] young lord," said Wanfang.

"That's to be expected. I recently received Tier-3 world coordinates. However, time is not ripe for us to adventure in such a dangerous world," I said.

"All this young lord's future realm conquests must be done with my effort. My mother's elite squad of changelings will no longer accompany me."

"That is no problem, young lord. We will work hard to be fit to serve your ambitions!" said Wanfang.

"Good, once my mandatory duty is done in the Hazel Canopy camp I may join the [Libra] war division in the Dancing Bird Tropic. I hope you all have much progress in the coming months, it won't be long before the next batch of recruits arrives from the Tutan World," I said.

"It will be up to you to train them well Wanfang. This young lord believes you shall not disappoint him!"

I finished talking to Wanfang and then looked at the five recruits. He immediately releasing my [Hollow Aura].

"Know this, young Knights from the pocket world. Never even think of betraying me. By my command every single person was slaughtered in that world," I said.

"My heartless act reforged that pitiful world into the one you came to know and love. They may have died, but they were given a swift death."

"However, The ones that cross me are denied the right to a peaceful death. Their souls are forfeit to me to await eternal torture."

I lifted my hand and channeled my [Hollow Aura] around them. So they could feel true soul depravity!

My performance was perfect. I really sold the devil lord persona to these young Knights. Haha, I bet one of them wet their pants.

I stopped my [Hollow Aura] then turned around and headed to the door. I slowly looked over my shoulder.

"However work hard and you too will be rewarded. Wanfang came from that desolated world," I said.

"He put his faith in this young lord. Slaughtering his very own race on my order. Now he enjoys a comfortable position by my side."

"Don't think for a second Wanfang wouldn't kill you at my command."

Chapter end