The Lost Lord Ch. 12

"Mmmmm, I'm going to need a good fucking myself sometime soon, but I don't mind waiting." Lauren mentioned before removing herself from the large bed. "I'm going to prepare myself for this meeting we'll be having. It sounds rather interesting."

"You know anything about it?" Asked Rainer, he, Lauren, Aureal, and Nerissa knew much about this upcoming meeting. So it would be nice to have some information prior to the time it is held. "I don't really know how I'm supposed to act around such high class people."

"Well, as you are the... And I stress THE, Lord of Lust. You're one of the seven highest figures in these circles, you are probably allowed to act any way you want. Even towards the other Rulers of Sin. They said it's an honor reserved for you and you seven alone."

"Rapture. Well, I hope they don't have super high expectations of me. I mean, isn't their like some kind of honorifics or certain procedures for dealing with these types?"

"Well, I'm sure Asmodea or Caetorum will tell you the important details, if there're any. Just be yourself, like I just said, the Rulers of Sin apparently have the honor to act any way they please."

"Hah... Well, now all I need is something to do while I wait... No, I know what to do."

"What might that be?"

"Might as well memorize some more spells out of that Grimoire, I had a lack of useful spells during that fight with the angel and an encounter yesterday in the city. Should probably prepare as much as possible before this rumored sadistic training of Teras'."

"Sounds fun! I'm off then." Lauren finished clothing herself in rather arousing garments that caused Rainer's member to stir. "Hmmm, maybe I should wear this next time I want that dick of yours in me?" She left the room, smiling, apparently amused with herself.

Asmodea told Rainer a while ago that the Grimoire was delivered to his room, ready for him whenever he needed it. He made a mental note to find a spell that would allow him to summon the book whenever he needed help channeling his magic. And until then, carry the book with him at all times. He walked over towards an area devoted to reading books and studying their texts. The Grimoire was on top of a desk in that particular area, ready for Rainer whenever. The last and first time he read out of the magical text, he supposedly spoke to the memory or something of the previous owner of the book. Whether it was a spell or a shred of that demon's soul, it was still a mystery to Rainer. He opened the book to page one, seeing strange characters that somehow, only Rainer could understand.

-Well, well, well... It's been awhile? Hasn't it? How's my personal villa? My personal cities and lands of Lust? My personal servants and retainers? Gosh, I miss them... Eh, kinda, nah, not really. I'm really happy to be long gone of that place, gets on my damn nerves. I mean that brothel on Arhs Street in Lutelia? It seems enticing and all at first, especially on the outside, but... Whoa! Take one step in and you're trapped until you're finished with what you paid for. Hey now! Why am I doing all the talking? C'mon, talk to me man to man... Well, man to book... Well, Incubus to magic spell in book. Still, how's it going? -

Rainer was unsure how to communicate with the boisterous words on the page. It seemed so unnatural to talk to a book, yet he tried it anyways. "Uh... Good, I guess." He wasn't sure what to say really other than answer the question given to him.

- Reaaaaaalllly? Only good? Well, that's okay. Y'know... You should get some enthusiasm in that handsome body of yours. I mean, you'll be doing some serious fightin' soon. Oh shit, I shouldn't tell you the future... Ah well, little hint to you there, get ready for some fun combat! -

"How the heck am I supposed to fight? I know spells and how to unleash them, but controlling them is another question." Rainer voiced his complaints to the entity talking to him through silent words.

- How the heck am I supposed to teach if I'm a book? Teras can give you a lesson or two, but watch out! She's got a killer teaching style! Hmmm, well my advice, if you can't control magic all that well... Walk up to the bastard, take his head in your hand, and BEAT THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF THE MOTHERFUCKER! Works every time, I gave you some damn strength, use it to beat some sense in that damn kid of mine. Oh but don't worry, I can give you some more helpful advice any time you want! Just open this book up to this page and ask away! Get's a little stuffy in here anyway, between the cover and the rest of the book... That reminds me, since I' not really up to current events, you know where my sword is? -

"Eh? Where would I know where a book's sword is? You don't even need it."

- THAT'S the spirit. Well, for your information, it's a very powerful sword. And it doesn't like to be in random passerby's hands, or select individuals who took the sword for themselves. Oh boy, Death won't like it that his sword was lost. Well, should ya see it, the sword's name is Old Age... Yes yes, it is a very old sword, and it generally likes old people. Though I have a feeling it'll like you. Maybe someone else if you don't want to use a sword, just preferably find it and keep it safe from those greedy and envious bastards. Oh, one more thing before you go off and get some spell slingin' done, is Nerissa cute? I know I set you and her up for an arranged marriage without you knowing and all, but I'd feel better if she was cute and you liked her. -

"Oh, uh, yea. She's cute, very pretty. Though I doubt I'll be getting married anytime soon, we humans, or uh, ex-humans have standards."

- I like you! Glad I chose you, you're quite fit to be the new 'Asmodeus', the Lord of Lust of the Land of Lust. Quite a mouthful, anyways, good luck with that damn son of mine and that every decade tournament... If you live long enough! HA HA. I'm hilarious, chao. -

And with that, the strange characters vanished. This is only my second time seeing those words and I still don't really get them, thought Rainer. That... Whatever it was... It was definitely the words of the previous lord. Rainer didn't know for sure, but he just felt like they were the same. He opened the book to the page he had left off. Just as last time he read out of the Grimoire, it was disorganized, there was no pattern to the text. It was like a four year old was ordered to copy an entire text into a book at random, with the same handwriting to boot. He memorized each and every spell he read. He thankfully had a convenient eidetic when it came to the spells located from the Grimoire. Whether it was completely natural to him, it came with being a demon or Lord of Lust, or because of the Grimoire itself, Rainer had no idea. He felt rather sorry that it was as easy for him to memorize spells like this, when it must be hard to memorize vast amounts of words in order to cast a large array of spells for every occasion. He had yet to see Teras in action, but he was sure that was what she had to do for her magical abilities.

Then Rainer began to wonder about the succubus the other day, in the city. What she did was definitely magic of some type, Rainer was sure of that. However, she didn't chant any incantations, recite any spells, nor spoke that much at all. All she did was hold aloft one of her tarot cards and said its name out loud. He tried to remember the effects of each card she did use. The first card's ability he saw was the High Priestess card. He remembered that it sucked in the fire that was cast on her, absorbing the fiery heat. Rainer didn't really get it still, but he remembered her also using the Strength card and the Chariot card. Both of those card's effects were easy for Rainer to grasp, strength gave... Well, strength obviously. And the chariot gave fast speed and reflexes. "Oh wait... That's right, she gave me a one of those cards." Rainer suddenly remembered that he was given a card off the succubus Zie's tarot cards. "Wouldn't that fuck up the whole set? How can she even do a reading now? Hmmm, what's it for?" Rainer walked back into the room and found the card still in his old clothes. He pulled it out and brought it back to the desk.

"Oh? And why would you have such an interesting object, my Lord Rain Rain?" Asmodea suddenly startled Rainer by placing her hands on his shoulders. Asmodea pressed her large breasts into Rainer's neck, he could feel her hard nipples poking out and rubbing against him. She had seen the card, Rainer remembered that Zie had asked him to not show this card to anyone, and yet it was seen. "You know, I know a pretty succubus named Zazie who has a collection of cards that looks exactly like that... You would not have happened to have met her, have you?"

"I don't know a Zazie. Isn't that one of the pillar members? The one that isn't with us?" Rainer replied instantaneously, not wavering in the slightest. He always was pretty good at lying, though he doubted it would have an effect on the seasoned Asmodea.

"Yes, and right now, one of our dangerous enemies. Considering her allegiance towards Arazra, you would do well to be wary of her. I told you a little about her, but she is still an enemy and must be treated as such."

"Hah... Well, I did get this card from a succubus yesterday. Rouge fought her, well, kind of fought her and she left. I don't know if that's this Zazie you're talking about, Rouge called her Zie... Oh."

"Yes, oh." Asmodea sighed, mentally reprimanding Rainer for his slight ignorance. "That was definitely Zazie, mmm, that must have been what Rouge wanted to talk to me about. I do not know what this card may do, but I suggest you burn it, just in case. I am off to prepare for the meeting. You should go do something with Aureal until then." Asmodea turned around and left the room. Rainer couldn't help but notice her attributes, her vibrant hair, swaying breasts, and her round butt from behind. Her title of Seduction isn't just for show, it seems.

"Master, good morning."

Rainer turned around to find Aureal quite differently than he had seen her before. Her face was primped with some sort of demon world makeup to make her look exceptionally beautiful and sexy. Fortunately, it also wasn't caked up to the point where you where all that you were seeing was an aged Las Vegas hooker. Her hair looked extra silky and flowed like a river. Her pale skin shined radiantly in the light, especially in the sparse amount of sunlight that entered the room. Her clothes were more modest than what he had seen in the Land of Lust so far. While she was mostly covered up, a decent amount of cleavage was left for Rainer to stare at. It hugged each of her curves, almost like a skin-tight body suit. Blood rushed to his head as Rainer made sure to pay Aureal a compliment, "Ah, wow... You look really good right now." Rainer was slightly paralyzed; he knew she was pretty, as well as everyone else, but Aureal looked especially good as of this moment. He could act completely normal around Asmodea, Nerissa, and Lauren. However, around Aureal, he felt mystified. He liked each girl quite a bit, and it is kind of hard to have a favorite when you're the 'Lord of Lust'.

Aureal blushed herself when Rainer gave her the compliment. She turned even redder when Rainer failed to stop staring at her body. She appreciated his glances and was glad he found her appealing, though she still found it slightly embarrassing. When she wasn't aroused, it seemed as if her inhibitions came back, though not completely. "Master, before the meeting, can we go somewhere?"

"Eh, like a date? A Lord of Lust, on a date in the Land of Lust."

"Ah, if you don't want to..."

"No wait! I've got plenty of time to kill before the meeting. Sure, let's go somewhere. Did you have anything in mind?"

Aureal brightened up when Rainer accepted, "Ah yes, I have yet to see the city myself. And since you've explored a bit around there, I was hoping we could go there together."

"I don't mind, but we can't stay too long there, the meeting should take up a good portion of the day, right?"

"Asmodea told me it was fine. I learned, during the war between our races, that the circles have a different sense of time than the human world. The day is several hours longer in the Land of Lust than the human world."

"Yea, that makes sense. Can't believe I didn't think of that. Well, you'll have to keep track of the time, as you're more used to these places than I am."

"Of course, Master. Well, I've only been to the Sands of Sloth during the war. I have not been to the other circles. But I do have a firm grasp on the time here, Asmodea told me all about it."

"Shouldn't we tell Caetorum or someone before we go? Or is Asmodea already prepared?"

"Asmodea told me to leave quickly, before any of the pillar finds out, especially Caetorum or Tozomat. She said that someone watching us intently the entire time would distract us. She will keep the Pillar of Lust busy. Don't worry! I can protect Master very well. I have access to my weapon and armor in case of a large fight breaks out, and I also have a firm grasp on my light and dark magic now. I'm not afraid to wield dark magic now; Asmodea said it would be better to use dark magic instead of light. Since light magic is rare in the circles."

"I guess we should also bring in our appendages?"

"That would be safest, Master."

Rainer and Aureal left the room quickly. There were no pillar members guarding the door like the other day. Taking advantage of the situation, the duo went towards the exit of the palace and made their way into the city. Despite there being a large amount of servants cleaning the area in and around the palace, each one simply nodded their head towards Rainer and Aureal and went back to their job. The two hid their demonic and angelic appendages before heading into the main parts of the city for their day out.

"Hmmm? Asmodea, where is the young lord? I wished to speak with him about something for the meeting." Caetorum asked Asmodea as they both ate a morning meal.

"Oh, he is with the fallen angel, Aureal. I left the room before they did. They must still be in there." Replied Asmodea. She knew where they were headed, but for all she knew, they could still be in the Lord of Lust's bedroom. It was only a lie by omission.

"I really don't think you take me seriously. I am blind, after all."

"Really? Since when?"

"Since I first joined the pillar. That has given you enough time to realize that blind people, if trained, can sense when people are lying."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, in fact, I can even tell when a person is technically telling the truth and is only just leaving part of the facts out bare."

"You should show me that trick sometime."

"I have. In fact, you're seeing it right now. Now please tell me where the young lord is? Am I the only one who takes this position seriously?"

"Yes"

"Offfffff course! ♡"

"Mmhm."

Asmodea, Little Rouge, and Teras each responded in kind to Caetorum's question. Only Tozomat shook his head vigorously, he was Caetorum's only ally currently. Yet against the combined apathy of the three female pillar members, they were slaughtered.

It was Rainer's second time in the capital city, so he wasn't surprised or marveled by the sights as before. Aureal looked shocked and awed by the landscape. She could see out to the distance to the lower parts of the terraced city, and beyond. She was every bit of the word tourist.

She particularly loved the gardens that they found every now and then. Odd demon world plants, despite looking so different to the plants of Earth, looked very pretty when in combination of a garden. The plants had many different hues. Generic green plants were the most abundant, of course, but there were also flora associating with each color of the rainbow. One large garden the couple stumbled upon took up an entire space a building could have been in. What they saw were several platforms, each one suspended several feet above the next. As they saw no poles or dowels holding the platforms up, Rainer could only assume invisible cables or magic.

The top platform had all the red plants. Then in order of a rainbow, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet plants each took their place in the platforms. The platforms also had separate types of plants. The red plants were all brightly colored flowers, flowers the closely resembled ones back on Earth; each part of the flower was tinted red. The orange plants were all bearing fruit like objects. Rainer assumed fruit as he saw a couple demons plucking the fruit from the orange plants. The yellow plants were all shrubs or bushes. The entire platform was encased in thick, leafy, and yellow bushes, a large shrubbery. The green platform had vines draping down from the edges. The vines traveled all the way to the ground, some of the longer vines were even trampled upon by traveling citizens. Some of the vines were even moving on their own, Rainer only assumed they were connected to a carnivorous bug (hopefully) eating plant. The blue platform had flora Rainer didn't recognize. The blue plants started off as odd-shaped spheres, root like objects interweaved and connected with the other roots over a wide area of the platform. Rainer shrugged and moved his view to the indigo platform. The indigo platform contained thick, tree trunk like plants. The bark was tined indigo, of course, and leaves sprouted from the top and the sides. The tree plants were stout and short, there were no branches, and only small stems each holding a singular leaf. The final platform, the violet platform, was a mushroom type platform. The middle of the platform contained the largest of the mushrooms; it towered over the rest and covered the majority of the platform with its cap. Then from the middle, mushrooms got exponentially smaller until they hit the edge.

"By far, this has to be the prettiest sight I've seen in this city." Rainer was the first to comment on the spectacle.

"I agree, Master. It would be impossible to find such vibrant color in Heaven, or on the human world for that matter. Seeing this makes me glad I came here with you." While it was still only a short time since Rainer and Aureal had first met, and even shorter since she became a fallen angel, it felt like much time had elapsed.

"Back on Earth, I was bored, depressed, and alone. I don't really want to make a comparison as bad as this, but there are definitely some similarities between us when it comes to our past." Rainer felt like a deep philosopher, though his words came on a whim. "We were both shunned. At least now we have people that like us and accept our beings, even if under the extraordinary circumstances given to me. Sights like this make me glad I left that dreary life."

"I still don't fully understand myself or my place, Master, but I agree. Heaven was and still is a beautiful place only fit for angels are virtuous souls. I appreciated the sights there, though now that I think about it, its beauty is marred by my experience with the other angels. The circles accept anything, nothing is taboo, and everything is permitted. Impossible circumstances like your becoming a Ruler of Sin, and my being able to wield the dark and light... We were both one in billion out of our species, and in the circles, nobody thinks differently."

It seemed silly to Rainer, their conversation just now. He was only eighteen years old; he had hardly any experience in the world, especially since he was now an immortal incubus. Aureal had been able to think far more about her place as she had lived far longer than Rainer had. What right did Rainer have to talk about the life that Asmodeus had given him? Nothing will change of it.

The two stared at the unique garden for a while longer before delving into the city's wonders again. The walked for an hour, admiring the sights the city had to offer. They still had only seen a single portion. "Master, may we please go over there?" She pointed off towards a street that eventually led to a large bazaar.