CHAPTER 4 : THE NINE PILLARS
Deliah recounted the harrowing incident of the massacre, her voice heavy with sorrow. Not a soul had survived the devastation that befell the island. Every human and beastman had perished in the carnage. Despite the overwhelming urge to avenge the fallen, Deliah remained steadfast in her duty. With a heavy heart, she bound Ashwa and escorted him back to the capital, where he would face judgment before King Griffin.
Ashwa couldn’t believe what he just heard. “Me a devil? What the hell are you saying bitch?” Ashwa lost his cool. He never felt this angry before. “I never even killed a mosquito and you are saying that I murdered twenty thousand humans. Wait. What proof do you have? Isn't it obvious? She is spouting nonsense. Everything is a fucking lie.”
“Enough. You spoke more than you are allowed to” Griffin shouted while staring at Ashwa’s eyes, as if he was telling him, “If I hear a single word coming out of your mouth, you would die a death which you never imagined”. Ashwa’s rage converted into fear in an instant.
“What reason will I have to falsely accuse a stranger like you? And speaking of lies, we beastmen never lie. The moment we lie, we would be burned into ashes. We are cursed. You hear me!” Deliah exclaimed.
“What curse?” Ashwa asked while shaking his entire body in fear.
“I think we told you plenty already. Our last wish is fulfilled. So, there is no reason to chat anymore is there?
“My brave executioners, Nanda, Zanda, I, Griffin the third, hereby order you to execute this devil for his sins of killing numerous innocent beings.” King Griffin ordered, without wasting any time.
“As you wish my king. Mowww!” said Nanda while preparing to behead Ashwathama.
“No, please don’t”. Ashwa screamed.
“May God rest your soul in peace.” Said Zanda before cutting off his head.
The blade of the guillotine came down, Slicing off Ashwathama’s head from his body as he screamed in pain. The crowd celebrated with loud cheers as his head rolled on the ground, leaking a pool of blood in the process.
At that exact time, a meeting between ‘The nine pillars’ was supposed to take place in Diyu, the capital of Patala.
Unlike beastmen, the devils didn’t follow the order of a single king. Instead, nine of the strongest devils were selected through various tough trials to become the rulers . They were known as ‘The nine pillars of Patala’. To avoid conflict of views, every major decision was taken through a voting system by the nine pillars.
The Red Onigashima, the red, huge castle which was shaped like a human skull, welcomed the pillars with drums of joy. Since, a meeting between the nine pillars was very rare, their reunion was celebrated with fireworks, meat and wine. The maids prepared the dining table before the Pillars sat down for the chat.
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“Hey! Long time no see Lucifer”.
“Cheerful as ever. Aren’t you Beelzebub?” Lucifer replied in a serious tone. With a red blindfold camouflaging his eyes, a black coat stylishly covering his white flesh, a pair of white wings arising from his back, along with the two sharp-red horns, emerging through his white hat, granted him a charming look.
“It looks like only five of us are here. As I expected.”.
“Shut up Ravana. Like you are the one to complain. Where is your brother? Huh?!”Beelzebub, the youngest of the nine pillars, spoke with a cranky voice, depicting his childish nature. His darkish-purple eyes lying on his ever-smiling face blinked, as his blond hair flew in the hot air. Placing his small-lightweight body on his chair, he savored the taste of the cherry pie, which sat on his white plate.
“You know him. He is sleeping as usual.” Ravana responded with one of his ten heads. Those ten heads attached to his broad shoulder, having the same curly black hair, black eyes and a long mustache, enabled him to think ten times sharper and faster than any other devil. Thus, making him known as ‘The most intelligent devil to ever live’. He loved to wear various golden necklaces on his shirtless brown body.
“Speaking of which, what are those other idiots up to? Why didn’t they show up‽”
“Lamashtu, how many times will I have to tell you to not refer to your comrades as idiots. It’s impolite.” Lucifer spoke while taking a sip from his wine mug. He continued, “Bali is traveling around the world and helping the citizens. Rather than partying and drinking with you people, I prefer to support those, who don’t get to eat or drink. Just notify me of the important stuff after the meeting.’, That’s what he said.”.
“Behehahahahahahaha..... Well it’s just like him. Isn’t it? He is known as ‘The wise devil’ for a reason you know.”, Beelzebub laughed.
“Unlike me, the great Raktabij, who derives pleasure from watching others suffer, he is kind of a softy. Devils shouldn’t be kind and generous. Don’t you guys think so? I hate that old man.” Raktabij said, screeching his teeth, while blood dripped out from his round-black eyes and oversized ears. But, It was hard to recognize because of his red colored body which always gave a fragrance of fresh blood. He had a well built body and a pair of yellow horns. Keeping his iron stick beside his chair, he impatiently ate the chicken from his plate.
“Ever heard of table manners?” Lamashtu taunted him. She was the only female out of the nine pillars. She had long black hair, a pair of black horns and her head was covered with numerous venomous snakes.
Lucifer : “Anyways time is gold. Let us begin the meeting. Ravana you are the one who organized this right?”
Ravana : “Yes Indeed.”
Lamashtu : “So why do you call us ? You want us have a gang-
Ravana : “Ahem.. Please restrict your inner urges. While I was devising a plan against the beastmen, something interesting came to my mind”
Raktabij : “And what might that be ? you ten headed bastard?”
Ravana : “Something that can produce result more efficiently than all out war”
CHAPTER 4 END
SOMETHING EXTRA BEFORE THE NEXT CHAPTER
9 Pillars Of Patala : Their personalities
Lucifer : Good looking and Polite, full of pride
Beelzebub : Arrogant brat and a womanizer
Ravana : Intelligent and Rich
Kumbhakarna (Ravana’s Brother) : Loves Eating and sleeping
Raktabij : Loves tormenting the weak
Lamashtu : Dirty and Impolite
Bali : Wise and kind, Most loved demon in Patala
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