Chapter 3

Side Lucifer

―――46th Floor

"Anyway, we need to get out of the dungeon, right?"

Lord Luke said this with a slight blush and started walking.

His silky silver hair and deep blue eyes. His androgynous face is very beautiful. Lord Luke's eyes remind me of the sky I long to see.

His flawless skin and well-proportioned body. Below his clear eyes is a seductive mole. He has thin lips and a well-shaped nose.

Coolness and cuteness. Charm and seduction. The balance of all these is perfect. Moreover, the aura he exudes is not at all human...

When he slew that 'Dragon-like' creature and I saw Lord Luke, my heart raced. At first, I thought it was because I sensed holy magic,

(Maybe he has forgiven my 'sin'!)

I ran over with a faint hope, but when I saw Lord Luke and the 'power' he possessed, I submitted.

At the same time, anger at being restrained welled up, and I struggled to maintain my composure. The moment I saw Lord Luke, I instinctively pledged my loyalty and decided to slay the greater sinner who had put Lord Luke through such an ordeal.

(How foolish to belittle such a wonderful 'power'...)

Lord Luke is the incarnation of God. There's no doubt about it.

He is a very merciful being who has cleansed and forgiven my 'sin.' The 'Laundry' skill is undoubtedly a manifestation of divine power.

I understand the gravity of the sin of defying God better than anyone...

I will never make the same mistake again... I have resolved to accompany Lord Luke forever.

His well-toned body. His height is not much different from mine, but the contrast with his beautiful appearance is perfect. The warmth of his hand, which he held just now, still lingers in mine.

(Warm and beautiful hands...)

As I clench my hand to hold onto the sensation, Lord Luke speaks.

"Lucifer was exiled because you rebelled against God, right?"

"...Yes. I have repented for my foolishness."

"Why did you rebel?"

"I did not follow God's command to worship humans and ignored it..."

"Wait! That's it? That's not rebellion at all!!"

Lord Luke's eyes widened, and he exclaimed. I was a bit taken aback by the sudden loud voice.

"...What? I, I went against God's will and was arrogant... My enraged companions rebelled, but I..."

"...That, Lucifer, is not at all your fault! If someone says something unpleasant, you want to ignore it, right? I, too, was an adventurer and worked hard for a long time..."

Tears welled up uncontrollably as Lord Luke continued speaking. For the first time in thousands of years, I received words of affirmation.

I wiped away the tears so Lord Luke wouldn't notice.

"Lucifer, we're going up these stairs. Do you think you can manage? ...Huh? You're crying..."

Lord Luke tilted his head in slight confusion, remembering that I said I couldn't go up from this floor. His concern made me almost cry again.

I usually get repelled by a powerful barrier.

"A little nervous, but I'll be fine. Thank you for your concern."

As I said this and bowed, Lord Luke took my hand. My heart raced violently, and I couldn't help but look at him.

"It's okay, right? I haven't 'laundered' your 'sin,' but I think it worked! This should help ease your anxiety, right? Don't cry?"

Lord Luke said this with a beautiful and cute smile, slightly blushing. Unable to bear the intense heartbeat, I pressed my other hand to my chest.

"Lu, Lucifer? Are you okay?"

Lord Luke called my name with concern and looked at my face worriedly.

(I'm glad you remembered my name... Just being called by Lord Luke makes me happy)

The name I had forgotten for a long time, even the fact that I had a name. Thinking that this name was given to me out of Lord Luke's mercy made me cherish even my name.

"I'm fine. I'm very happy that you took my hand!"

I realized that I had naturally smiled for the first time in thousands of years. I was so happy, joyful, nostalgic, and warm...

Lord Luke's face was slightly flushed, but he looked happy, making me feel happy too, and I naturally smiled again.

"Let's go, then?"

"Yes!!"

With that, I took a new step forward.

The moment my foot touched the stairs, Lord Luke gently patted my head.

"It's okay now! You've been alone for a long time... It's understandable that you'd cry! Still, God is a bit petty. A bit too mean, isn't he?"

He said this with a slight pout, making me cry even more.

Next chapter: "Meanwhile, Kyle and the others..."

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