Evangeline Le Fay. I Location: Xeroâs fortress.
âOh, I have plenty of a plan,â he expressed, âtime loop, much similar to what you pulled at the Red Room those months ago, only this time itâs regulated. There is no magical element, no unpredictability, everything is based on facts and completely controllable. Itâs practically foolproof and if you wish, Iâll let you visit the poor royal yearly just in case, but no , thatâs not the problem here.â Xero stated.
Xero stepped forwards, looking at Eva while taking up both of her hands. It was nice, serene at that moment. Just the skyline from the fortress window and the pale blue and white interior. He almost hated what had to happen next.
âWe need to talk,â he stated, âI loved all of this, I really did. The fighting, the killing, just like old times. With you by my side, it was incredible. No matter what, Iâll still remember the masquerade for what happened. You truly made everything magical .â He dropped his gaze for a second, flickering out the window.
âBut I need to know that this is truly what you want. It would be my pleasure if we did this all the time. Territories, disposing of other overlords, running Hell, but I would need to know that youâre really on board with this. You could walk away at any moment and leave unscathed. You have your friends at the hotel, everyone who cares about you, hell , you even have your family. Who wouldnât want all of that waiting just in case?â
Evangeline smirked even if was just over his acknowledgement. He watched more than he admitted.
He laughed lightly, reminiscing like it was a personal joke. âI donât possess any of that. What happened today and everything that comes after is very real for me. There is no backup, no secret plots after this. I see this plan through or face exterminators. The prince is dead and I killed him, that wonât ever change.â
Xero let go of her hands to walk back to the already dissolving demon, sighing as the particles faded. The call to the respawn was already happening, soon the entire masquerade would know and it would be all over Hell. There was no stopping that.
âI need to know that youâre willing to stay by my side through it all. I can accept that you created that hotel for a publicity stunt, gathered a few hopeless demons for a charity case just to gain recognition, but in no way do you actually believe that yourself. Everyone knows that redemption doesnât exist. Evangeline , you are evil, and I mean that in the best way possible. The sheer amount of achievements you managed here is and always be impressive, being one of the first female overlords to make such a name, demons will remember you forever. You just canât be âgoodâ.â
This time Xero held out a hand for her, a flash of lighting outside right on cue. Having a flair for the dramatics, clearly so , though there was no cocky smile this time, not with his heart on the line.
âEvangeline, will you join me in ruling Hell forever? Know that no matter what happens, I will initiate the time loop and take over Hell. Everyone who stands in my will be crushed, and the device behind me is proof enough. Whether the time loop opens up with one body or two , is up to you, I only wish that you make the right choice.â Xero asked.
Evangeline took his hand and squeezed it lightly standing on her tip toes and giving him a deep passionate kiss, Far more meaningful than the drunken peck from earlier. After she pulled back she continued.
âIf I had any doubts I wouldâve sent you into a vortex again before the night even started.â Evangeline stated with a small laugh.
âAnd please, You couldnât beat me if you tried 100 more times.â Evangeline stated cockily with a smirk.
âBut thatâs why weâd work better as a team.â Evangeline added sincerely.
Taking his hand firmly. âI guess weâre down a new route, Partner.â Evangeline smiled.
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