fallen Angel

The beautiful gesture that made the world's eyes full of tears just by looking at it, in Lucifer's eyes, there is only disgusting hypocrisy and affectation.

"Michael?! What are you doing here?"

"What to do? Of course it's work!" Michael folded his huge wings, and descended calmly in front of Lucifer. His face, which was painted and praised by ancient and modern artists, had a half-smile look on his face, as if he was mocking him, "What are you doing? What stupid question are you asking?"

"Gabriel has been in a bad mood recently, so I had no choice but to take over his job as well, taking on the role of reviewer and guide at the same time."

"Who is asking you such a thing! Don't talk nonsense, what is your purpose?"

Ignoring his questioning, Michael smiled slightly, spread his hands gracefully, and slowly raised them as if he was holding something.

A blue light burst out in front of Lucifer's eyes, Arthur's soul slowly floated up from his body, gradually moved away from his embrace, and floated towards Michael.

It was just as I had imagined, a pure and beautiful soul shining with blue light.However, his long-awaited soul was actually held in Michael's arms and fell asleep peacefully.

"This is my job now." Michael announced the answer like a winner, "judging Arthur Lewitt is qualified to enter heaven, leading him to God's Paradise, and forgetting all the pain and worries in the world from then on. Eternal peace and joy."

"Nonsense! He belongs to me!" Lucifer roared.He didn't believe or accept that Michael took away everything that belonged to him, and now even Arthur wouldn't let it go.

"Is that so? Do you hate him so much that you don't want to let him, who wants to serve his father, enter heaven, but stay in hell and suffer?"

Being asked such a rhetorical question, Lucifer fell silent.He didn't hate Arthur, but he couldn't describe this deep and complicated emotion in words.

The only thing that was certain was that he didn't want to torture Arthur anymore, he just wanted to keep him by his side, but he didn't expect that this might be another kind of torture for Arthur.

But no matter what, he didn't want to let go.

"I would like to ask, is your paradise really so short of people?" Lucifer wiped away the flash of hesitation in his heart with a mocking tone, "Not only has he had sex with me, a demon, countless times, but he also voluntarily made an appointment with me. Make a covenant and choose to end your life by suicide. You allow such sinners to go to heaven? What an outrageous standard of scrutiny."

"Even if my censorship standards are controversial, you who have already left should not be entitled to protest, right? The times are different, and we have to strike a balance between humanity and discipline. Not to mention..." Michael paused, Smiling slightly, "As you said - 'Loving others is not a sin', isn't it?"

Lucifer glared at Michael indignantly as the words he used to seduce humans turned against the generals.

"So, why is it a crime to be willing to give up everything you have for the one you love?" Obviously enjoying his frustrated expression, the smile on Michael's lips was ironic as bright as the morning sun.

"He suffered all kinds of humiliation for that person, but he still didn't waver in his will. However, this is not the most painful ordeal, but that he clearly sacrificed himself for the one he loves, but the other party didn't realize it, and even used the most despicable means to torture him. , and finally forced him to choose to end his life by betraying his beliefs.”

"What did you say……"

Unable to understand what he heard, Lucifer's mind went blank, and he stared at Michael in astonishment.

"Your comprehension has really deteriorated." The noble archangel showed a mocking and pitiful smile on his face.

"Don't you understand? Everything Arthur Lewitt did was not for that human being, but for you."

"for me?"

"He listened to the method provided by Gabriel, and was worried that what you did to Curtis Dylan would hinder your chances of returning to heaven, and he was even more afraid that you would be severely punished by your father, so he tried his best to persuade you to save him. Curtis, you must be willing to sacrifice for mankind without knowing it, so that you can pay off your merits and obtain the qualifications to return to heaven.”

At this moment, Lucifer finally understood why he always hesitated to speak when he asked Arthur to endure the torture for Curtis, and finally understood why he would rather cry alone than beg for mercy.

He wanted to spend his spiritual power to retrieve Curtis's soul, not just to save that human being, the truth behind it was all for him to find his way back to heaven...

It wasn't until now that he suddenly realized what Arthur's smile on his deathbed represented.

It turns out that I really love him so much...

The person he said he loved was never someone else, but himself who tortured him repeatedly!

"He is a clergyman who should be poor and ascetic. Apart from his life, he has nothing else to exchange with you, so he gave it all to you without reservation."

Ignoring Lucifer's increasingly distorted expression of pain, Michael continued, "If with his spirit of sacrifice and dedication for love, he still can't pass through the gate of heaven, then we angels can be said to be ruthless. It’s outrageous.”

Ruthless...Michael's every word seemed to accuse him of being cruel, but Lucifer couldn't refute it.

He hugged Arthur's body tightly, his thin body lacked soul and vitality, still had the scars he branded, and together with the tears that hadn't dried up, he silently complained about the pain he inflicted.

"What the hell did I do?"

He raped Arthur in a brutal way, humiliating him verbally, never realizing that he was doing it for himself.Once he thought of how Arthur tolerated his abuse, and how he stabbed the blade into his chest, his heart ached almost to the point of suffocation.

"Do you hate me...do you regret sacrificing for me?"

Even so, Arthur never surrendered to him, but just endured everything silently, exhausting his only life for him in pain and suffering.

The reason why people's bodies are easy to be tempted is because they feel pain and happiness, and it is precisely because they feel happiness and pain that they will try their best to protect what they love.

Seemingly fragile human beings actually have stronger souls than any demon or angel, and an indestructible will. They will sacrifice everything to defend their loved ones.

It wasn't until now that he understood what Joshua Lewitt said - seeing the pain of the one he loves is more heart-wrenching than suffering himself.

Whether it was Arthur's sacrifice for himself, or he finally realized Arthur's grief, all of them confirmed this pain.

The reason why he tried so hard to plunder Arthur's soul was not to avenge Joshua Lewitt, nor to fight against his father.

But really want him.

It turned out that the person who regretted not cherishing the other person until he lost the one he loved was not Arthur, but himself who was ignorant!

Ever since he quietly followed the little priest to protect him, watched him comfort the injured little animal in a low voice with a serious and funny expression, watched him sing and laugh with the children, and saw him show a defenseless smile to himself, I was already Fascinated by this innocence.

And maybe, when he plundered the little priest's body from himself, but still couldn't pollute the purity of his heart, his heart was already imprisoned by this steadfastness.

He loves this seemingly weak, but actually strong human being.

After going around for a long time, it took him a long time before he realized this fact with a piercing pain.

Maybe he finally learned the truth from Joshua's mouth, but the price he paid was too heavy, and the pain was too heavy for him to bear.

Arthur's soul was about to reach a place he couldn't see or touch, but now, all he could hold in his arms was this cold body.

In the past 500 years, he has never regretted leaving heaven. This is the first time since he was born in heaven and earth, he feels pain for falling into hell and never being able to return to heaven.

"Give him back to me." Gently put down Arthur's body, Lucifer stood up exuding a menacing aura, his blond hair rose with the rising flames, and his sharp eyes fixed on Michael.

"His soul belongs to me, you cannot take it away!"

"Do you still have the strength to fight against me? Back then, even though you had the power to destroy the world, you were still defeated by me in the end. Now..." Michael snorted and laughed, "You destroyed the mark for him , release the divine power accumulated before falling to heaven, now you are no different from ordinary high-level demons, maybe you can’t even beat Belial, who is the lowest among the fallen angels, now anyone who wants to rebel can easily replace you and become hell King of."

"I don't care for the king of hell, but I won't let you take him away!"

Even if he used up the last bit of strength left, he would give it a go.

"If I can't do it, even if you want to take my life, it's best to destroy me completely! Let me turn into smoke and dust, and nothing will remain!"

In this way, he no longer has to be tortured by the loss of his love, and he doesn't have to live in loneliness and regret.For him who is immortal, this is an endless curse.

"You! After living for thousands of years, your childish personality still hasn't changed." Michael smiled wryly, shook his head deliberately and sighed, "You are my beloved brother, how could I destroy you? The world without you is very difficult. It's boring!"

"Then give him back to me!" Lucifer didn't want to argue with him anymore, he just wanted to return Arthur, "No matter what price I have to pay."

"At any cost?"

Seeing Michael's expression of distrust, Lucifer still stared at him firmly.

"You can tell father, if you want me to protect human beings, I will protect them. It doesn't matter who they are or what their status is. Even if you want me to respect human beings, I am willing."

"Respect human beings? Do you mean it from the heart?" The archangel with sea blue eyes showed interest.

"Yes, I mean it from the heart."

Human beings are not as weak as he imagined, and they can become strong for those they love.The person who changed his mind was Arthur.

"I'd do anything, as long as you give him back to me..."

Lucifer looked up at Arthur who was held in Michael's arms, and only wished to touch him again. However, after a long silence, his prayer only got Michael's sigh.

"Ah, it's so boring, even you have become boring."

"What did you say?!"

Lucifer stared angrily at Michael, who shrugged his shoulders with helplessness on his face.

"I lost this time! I lost a lot."

"Could it be... you actually bet on me?!" Knowing his brother's bad nature, Lucifer angrily reprimanded.

"Father already knew you would make such a decision. Even Gabriel said so. It caused me to lose not only two games at one time, but also the most interesting chess pieces."

"Who are you calling a chess piece? Are you kidding me!" Unprecedented anger invaded Lucifer's mind, the black wings on his back were fully unfolded, trembling fiercely, and the huge wings shone with wild golden light, "Don't always be interesting, interesting ! Have you been playing with me?"

"Hey, don't get excited! Just say that you are still too naive, you should listen carefully to what brother said." Michael smiled calmly, not afraid of his intimidation at all.

"Now that you have made your choice, I also convey to you my father's will—He wants you to stay in hell."

"You want me to stay in hell?" Hearing the unexpected decision, Lucifer couldn't hide his surprise, "You want me to go back to heaven, and you want me to stay in hell, what do you guys want?!"

"Father does not want to force you to return to heaven, but hopes that you will continue to rule hell, test human beings through moderate temptations, and temper their steadfast souls. Those who commit crimes must be punished in your country until they Know how to repent and do good, and regain the qualifications to enter Paradise.”

Michael announced slowly, as if granting him a great favor.

"As long as you agree to this work, we will bring Arthur Lewitt back to life, and you, the fallen angel, will be his guardian for as long as he lives. Until his death, you can welcome him to hell , to be your assistant in punishing evil and eliminating crime, and you will never be separated forever.”

"Eternal life and eternity...inseparable..." Lucifer murmured the wish that he once thought could not be fulfilled, a hot current rolled in his heart, almost melting him, "You mean... can I protect him forever? ?”

"That's right. Actually, when I asked you if you want to be the guardian, the person I planned to give you to be the guardian was Arthur Lewitt."

"What?!" Michael's words were like a shock bomb, making Lucifer speechless in astonishment.

"Who knew that this proposal was rejected by you, so I had no choice but to give up, brother, my heart is very hurt!"

Fuck your injury... Lucifer wanted to speak ill, but in the end he held back his anger and only muttered in protest, "You cunning angel."

It's no wonder that Arthur, who has a strong faith, has no guardian. At that time, he thought that he was a fish that slipped through the net of heaven, but he didn't expect that everything was caused by himself.

No, maybe all of this is a trap designed by Michael long ago...

"Wait, why did Gabriel tell Arthur that the condition was for me to pay for human beings without knowing it? You explained to me in person tomorrow morning that as long as I agree to be the guardian of human beings, I can return Heaven!"

"Oh... I just said it, Gabriel is in a bad mood! Who wants you to be impatient to listen." Once again pushing the blame on Lucifer's "childishness", Michael sighed, " He is angry that you haven't contacted him for a long time, and you just ask Raphael for advice on how to please the little priest. You know that he misses you very much, and I feel a little bit uncomfortable. In addition, you let your family's Belial harass him , Chasing after him, he will play a little joke with Arthur, you just treat it as a little prank done by your doting brother!"

"You bastard angels..." Seeing Michael's "brother, I'm also very embarrassed" appearance, Lucifer was so angry that he didn't know that the object of his anger was Gabriel who made a "little joke" Lie, or deliberately not to report the knowledge, Michael, who was watching the good show from the sidelines.

"Can this kind of thing be used as a prank? He stabbed a sharp knife into his chest!"

"You are the one who proposed such harsh conditions to him, right? Don't blame us." Michael's leisurely tone still made Lucifer angry, "What's more, how can you grow without this kind of training , do you know how to love others?"

"The truth of loving...you already know?" I knew that my feelings for Arthur were not hatred or revenge, but deep-rooted love.

"Raphael told me everything, saying that in order to please a human being, you tried your best to do stupid things that don't fit your image...Of course, Raphael didn't say that, but it sounds like it to me, and our little one Angel, also dutifully report your progress to me every day.”

little angel?Lucifer cast a puzzled look at Michael, in exchange for a sly smile.

"It's that cute little white cat! It's our family's angel of love, Tyrell. I heard that it has been taken care of by you a lot."

"Don't be so obedient, it's the eyeliner you sent to spy on me!"

"So, don't say that we are not watching anything, we still care about you, whether it is Gabriel, Raphael, or even Father... He still loves you deeply, even I can't help it I'm going to be jealous."

"Father, He..." Nostalgia and yearning welled up in his throat, Lucifer wanted to say something, but he couldn't make a sound, especially when he heard it from his brother who had been fighting for favor with him, he couldn't doubt the authenticity.

"...hasn't he given up on me?"

"Which angel has repeatedly betrayed Him, rebelled against Him, and still has the chance to return to heaven again and again? My dear brother, there is only you!"

At this time, a golden badge floated from Michael's chest and slowly fell into Lucifer's hand. Red lightning appeared on it, and a flying dragon raised its head... It was his mark as a seraphim, and there was an endless stream of The power is flowing into his body through the imprint.

"This is given to you by the father to repair your lost strength. From now on, you will follow his will and fulfill your responsibilities in hell in order to repay his favor."

"Father..." Lucifer clenched the badge in his hand. At this moment, he could only respond to his answer with silence, and also responded to his father's love for him.

"Before I leave, let me tell you one last secret!" Michael still had that high profile of beneficence, but he was no longer so annoying. Human beings can only show up when they summon us through a divine weapon. Of course, sometimes we will come to aid them at the request of priests with strong spiritual power.”

Lucifer suddenly remembered that Arthur, who was eligible, had never seen Michael.

"But when your Arthur is in danger, even if he has my rosary, he still only thinks about you, and I have no chance to play at all." Michael said a little dejectedly: "I have lost so thoroughly."

At this time, Lucifer no longer tried to laugh at him, or proudly declared victory, and looked at him in Michael's arms, his chest was so full of love that it almost burst.

Sensing his eager gaze, Michael placed Arthur's soul in his wide-open arms, holding him close to the lost and found treasure.

"This time, you have to protect him well and don't let him get hurt again. As long as you don't forget your love for others and your respect and love for your father, the imprint can help you gain more and more divine power."

"I'll keep it in my heart."

Holding the warm and beautiful soul in his arms, Lucifer stared at Arthur, who was sleeping peacefully like a child, and made up his mind that he would never let go.

He wants to protect this human being well, pouring all happiness and love into him.