Chapter 104: Mansion of Horrors Arc Wrap-Up

Chapter 104: Mansion of Horrors Arc Wrap-Up

In Heaven.

Harmona sits at her desk in a small office, speaking with the top two generals of her angel army.

“Korobu came too close to having Crimson successfully consume Zeth,” Harmona says, frustration in her voice. “I’m sure you understand why, as a mother, that upsets me.”

General of Heaven’s Army – Zentano.

Zentano is a female angel who has blonde hair in a ponytail and blue eyes. She wears royal red armor with ancient symbols and patterns on it. Like some angels, she has wings. Her name means “Upon Grace” in ancient words.

“Yes, we understand,” Zentano replies respectfully.

General of Heaven’s Army – Grinton.

Grinton is a male angel who has flat, light brown hair and green eyes. He wears armor that looks similar to Zentano’s, but it is a dark green color instead. He has angel wings. His name means “Great Shine” in ancient words.

“Yes, it is regrettable that the prince was almost lost,” Grinton adds regretfully.

“We may have to disregard some rules for the time being,” Harmona says. “I want more of our angels on Earth. We must increase our security.”

“Understood,” Zentano responds. “We will increase our efforts to assist and protect Prince Zeth.”

Harmona nods. “Good.”

***

Outside the Mansion of Horrors.

Udana stares at the mansion, neither smiling nor frowning. “This mansion is an abomination. Now that there is nothing left in it, it’s time to destroy it.”

Udana lights a match and throws it into the wood like a dagger. Stuck in the wall, the match spreads the flame across the entire mansion, which is no longer protected by magic. She walks away as the mansion burns to the ground.

She pulls out her communication device. “This is Udana. I’m heading back, and I have set the mansion ablaze. It will burn to the ground. Bethro will be back before me.”

***

One week has passed since then. Kogen enters the city of Hashon, the home of the Hawk Clan.

Kogen is wearing a suit and tie, and with a confident smile, he enters the city.

“It’s finally time to start the talks with the Hawks.”

***

Later. In a conference room for Hawk Clan leaders.

The four leaders sit at a C-shaped table and stare at Kogen, who stands at the other end of the room.

“So, Kogen, what is it that you want?” Marcal asks, speaking with a no-nonsense tone.

“More opportunities to expand my plans,” Kogen replies with a confident smile.

“And what exactly are your plans?” Gard asks as he leans forward.

“To infuse humans with more power,” Kogen replies. “It's time for humanity to take the next step.”

Marcal raises an eyebrow, but remains silent.

“How exactly?” Agatha asks calmly, seeking more information.

“By inserting internal enhancements.”

“I’m not sure why you so badly want to do this,” Eustace says, entirely unimpressed. “We have our own problems. Like getting back at the Eagle Clan for destroying our prison camp, killing off the poachers we hired, and worst of all, somehow killing our strongest warrior, Gorge.”

“Oh, but you see, with the enhancements I want to do, you Hawks could easily wipe out the Eagles,” Kogen assures, selling his idea like a businessman.

“So, you say these enhancements are that great?” Marcal asks, warming to the idea.

“Yes. They will take humans far beyond their natural limits.”

“Interesting,” Gard says as he rubs his chin, smiling just a bit. “Do you have the means to do it?”

“As in the know-how and the enhancements? Indeed, I do.”

“What do you need from us?” Agatha asks.

“Funds and manpower.”

“Be more specific,” Eustace demands, still needing more convincing.

“I need money to obtain advanced equipment to mass-produce enhanced humans, and I need… well, many humans to do it on.”

“You seem like a powerful person,” Marcal notes. “Couldn’t you just steal what you need?”

“I could, but I would rather be able to do this without assassins, mercenaries, and warriors coming after me and my underlings.”

“Fair point,” Marcal replies.

“Lend me your people, and they will be the ones that get the first taste of true power,” Kogen urges, clenching his fist tight as he holds it forward.

Gard truly smiles. “This seems very good. Do any of you object?”

Marcal, Eustace, and Agatha all reply in unison, “No.”

“Okay, we agree,” Gard says. “We will provide you with funds starting tomorrow, and our people when the enhancements are ready to be implemented.”

“Whoever in the Eagle Clan was strong enough to take down Gorge will fall!” Marcal shouts enthusiastically.

Kogen bows. “Thank you. I look forward to future meetings.”

He walks up to the table and shakes hands with all four of the Hawk Clan leaders, and then leaves the room.

***

Later. Just outside of the city.

Kogen leaves the city. He smirks as he walks away from the city’s entrance.

Kogen thinks, “Hook, line, and sinker. It was so easy since they didn’t know my underling helped kill Gorge. What they also don’t know is that these enhancements will cause humans to become an Enigmus, which is a demon crafted from a human’s body. Their people will become my soldiers. I was turned into an Enigmus by the Dark Goddess. But I won’t use my army of Enigmuses to help her. By the time I’m done, the Hawk Clan will come to an end.”

Chapter 104 END

To be Continued in Chapter 105: The Story of a Human Boy

END OF ARC