Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Finishing the Night Chapter 111: Finishing the Night Gandr chuckled, the path of manipulation has countless roads.

It was a mismatch that could adapt to fit perfectly to the person, there was no clear right and wrong road.

One might achieve success by going on one road while another would fail, it was all dependent on the individual.

Punching someone stronger is most of the time, a bad move.

But it could also be a good move that would lead to more rewards than other ways.

Naturally, the reward would mirror the risk.

Lucivar had taken a gamble by doing this but he had a place to lean on.

‘I’m not sure but Tobia- No, it should be fine,’ He pondered.

From the moment of his private conversation with Tobias, Lucivar knew that he was certainly someone capable.

He suspected that Tobias came from the Valerius Supreme House, and he now was even more certain of that suspicion.

Since he was rewarded for what he did in Veloria City, Tobias was encouraging him.

He wanted Lucivar to keep aiming to become stronger without restraint.

Although they had lived together and formed a close bond that felt almost familiar, Lucivar tended to believe that Tobias’ encouragement was conditional.

Sure, he supported Lucivar but if things went south and Lucivar got caught, he would simply cut Lucivar off.

Of course, there’s a chance that the exact opposite would happen.

However, Lucivar wouldn’t count on it-he only needed to be careful and not get into trouble.

“How about the other one?

Do you regret it?” Gandr asked.

Lucivar raised an eyebrow in puzzlement, “Do you mean her?

Regret over Thalia?” “Yes…

she’s most likely going to hate you after tonight unless she’s too attached to you” “Why would I care about her?

Do you think just about any girl could pull my attention?” “Hmm, is that you speaking or Sutekh?” Sensing the high-caliber arrogance in his sentence, Gandr couldn’t help but be skeptical.

Lucivar might be saying this but deep down, he was troubled.

“No, it’s me.

I know when Sutekh and even Loki influenced my mind” “Ah…

So basically, you’re into older women?

I guess you do have mommy issues” “Wha-?

How on earth did you come to that conclusion?!” “Delilah…

Sabrina…

and even Morriva, all of them are way older than you, no?

Sometimes you forget who I am.

I am a divine beast, yes, but that doesn’t mean I am not good at what Father does, I too am an observer” Being called out, Lucivar cleared his throat and crossed his arms.

He averted his gaze away from Gandr.

“First of all, I don’t see Delilah in a romantic way, she’s more like a mother.

Second, Sabrina is my personal maid and also my pouch, I’m not interested in her.

As for Morriva, she is skin and bone, other than her eyes, she’s not attractive.

Besides, if I want a girl, there is Leandra-you know…

she’s young and pretty and all” “Hiss~ Hiss~ Hiss~ The more you defend yourself, the worse you’ll look” “Shut the fuck up, since when are we talking about girls anyway?” Just as Lucivar said that his eyes darted to the side-and saw his target coming out.

Now that he had taught the Feradith Family a lesson, he’d move on to the next target.

Coming out of the lobby was Axel, he must have come here with Elira and Callista, and due to their situation, he had to go home by himself.

Lucivar put his hands into his pockets, and moved silently.

Earlier, he had purchased two opportunities from the left mirror and one went to Axel.

Axel’s opportunity light was connected with the one Thalia had.

It was a clear indication that he had something to do with the Feradith Family.

Or to be exact, something he wanted to do to the family.

Sighing lightly, Axel made his way out of the hotel, walking to the sidewalk.

He went on his phone and continued on ahead, heading to a bus station.

Upon making a turn on the corner, Axel took out his headphones, the night didn’t end up as he predicted-and now he wanted to wash the bad taste with a little bit of music.

But as he was about to play a song, he stopped mid-track.

“I’m surprised that you’re quite fast but not as fast as me it seems” Frowning, Axel glanced over his shoulder and saw Lucivar there, standing by the curb.

“You again…?” Axel turned, he seemed relaxed.

“Shouldn’t you be calling in a night too?” Despite what he did earlier, Axel doesn’t seem to be worried.

Lucivar was smiling inside when he saw this, it would make it boring if Axel was afraid of him.

Pivoting to the side, Lucivar approached him with steady steps.

Multiple cars zoomed past them, they were literally on the side of the road, but Lucivar didn’t seem to care.

He then leaned forward, invading Axel’s personal space, “I’m sorry that I got to them first-I wasn’t planning to do it tonight” Upon hearing this, Axel frowned, “What do you mean by that?” “Oh, come on,” Lucivar tapped him on the shoulder-playfully.

“A man with no money getting close to a high-class woman by the pretense of teaching, what could the man possibly want other than money” As soon as he said that, Axel’s pupils slightly dilated.

He remembered Lucivar was the one who saw him behind the cafeteria, extorting a student.

It was probably why Lucivar was calling him out as a broke man.

“Same goes for you, you approached Thalia to do what you did” Axel retorted back.

From what Lucivar did earlier, it was clear that he was also aiming for money.

“So you’re not denying it?” Lucivar cackled.

“What are you going to do now?

I am going to be the one, who would dry their pockets.

I’m sure you need the money for something, and since this happened, you’re under pressure now” Lucivar’s words irked him to the core despite his best attempt to remain calm.

“I don’t need you to worry about me, you won’t extract anything from me” Axel icily replied.

“Come on, tell me who’s behind you,” Lucivar leaned down, smiling in excitement.

“Who are you working for?

Is it the Crimson Wolf Clan?

Or another faction, that wanted Callista dead, perhaps?

I’ll give you a penny if you tell me the one who sent you here” Seeing how nonchalant Lucivar was, Axel pushed him away hard.

He then glared at Lucivar, “You’re playing a dangerous game here, I hope you know that…” “So you are sent here by someone, good to know,” Lucivar teased.

Despite Axel’s warning tone, he completely ignores Axel’s words, treating them as rubbish.

Having enough of this, Axel turned around intending to leave.

Staying to talk with Lucviar would only make his blood boil, and considering that Lucivar was dangerous, Axel ought to stay away from him, ‘He’s too dangerous, talking to him would only expose me.

It’s best to leave…’ Just as Axel was a couple of steps away, he halted once again.

“I’m a kind person you see so I’ll give you an offer!” Lucivar said aloud from behind.

But even then, Axel kept walking, trying to ignore him.

“How about I give you two percent of the money I’ll get from Callista?!” Lucivar continued.

He was relentless and knew where to poke.

Upon hearing this, Axel stopped once again, he wanted to keep walking but the offer was too tempting for him.

However, he soon shook his head, ‘Dealing with him would only be bad-for me, don’t listen to him’ Nodding firmly, Axel continued, disappearing to another corner.

Lucivar watched this and praised his willpower, “But he stopped though, that’s good enough” “I’ll get to him eventually,” He added and smiled inwardly.

Because of the talk with Gandr earlier-Lucivar decided that he should have a backup plan but it would need time to sway Axel-he’s an essential piece if he’s really working for other factions to take down Callista.

“Guess I’ll have to tell Sabrina to follow him,” Lucivar mused and averted his gaze away.

Just as he was about to turn, he was faced with another familiar face.

He thought his business here was already done but it seemed it wasn’t.

Coming from the corner was Maura-and the moment she caught sight of him-she quickly approached with rough, angry steps, ‘Did she see me talking with Axel?

I suppose not if she only now realized me here’ “Don’t do anything reckless, Maura, we’re in pu-” Pah!

Lucivar was caught off guard when a slap landed solidly on his face, burning his cheek.

He expected Maura to keep her cool but she didn’t.

Glancing back at her, Lucivar was surprised to find a tear drizzling down her eyes.

“Why did you do that?” “I already told you, I’m an opportunist, and Callista disre-” “I’m not talking about that!” Maura thundered-more tears poured down.

Upon hearing this, Lucivar was at a loss for words.

If it’s not that then what else would she be doing this for?

Taking another step closer, Maura glared up at Lucivar, her expression a volatile mix of anger, and sorrow.

Her finger trembled, as she pointed at his face, “I told you not to break her heart!

She’s been through so much already, and you choose to do this in front of her…?

Can you not see how much she likes you?” “She hasn’t said a single word since, she’s devastated!” She screamed.

Fueled by impulses of anger, Maura slapped him again hard.

A satisfying sound echoed, Lucivar was still registering what she was saying.

It was shocking that Maura was fretting over that instead of the family’s situation.

“Don’t you think it’s better to do it now?

If I waited for later, it would be more painful for her” “Why do you need to resort to this extent from a simple disrespect?

We get it-you’re angry, but this is too much.

Even if you’re angry, at least for Thalia, you should be understanding!

A talk would’ve ended this but you escalated things!” Maura once again swung to slap Lucivar but this time, he caught his hand.

Hearing what she said, Lucivar’s face twisted into a hideous and furious expression.

“So I should bow my head and smile, is that it?” He scoffed, looking at Maura as if she was a clown.

“You fucking people…

get off your high horse and step into the real world.

If you can’t afford to make more enemies then don’t” Lucivar was furious as even now, he was still being underestimated.

Seems like the theme of this city, the commoners from outside are treated as nobodies.

All who came from slave cities are lesser humans in their arrogant lense.

Sparing Maura one last disgusted look-Lucivar turned around to leave, “And in case you had forgotten it already, I tried to talk to Callista privately but she refused.

It was not my fault that things ended this way, it was hers.

Tell her, I expected a huge paycheck”