Chapter 217: Peace is the only way
Grigori.
This was the organization created by Azazel and the Cadre Fallen Angels, who fell from the grace of God of the Bible in Heaven after they gave in to their impure thoughts.
While everyone was proud of their origin and wanted to fight their father, who had banished them from heaven, without a doubt, they were the weakest group, especially when the increased number of their races could only rely on the angel, who was on the side of their father, so when the Great War stopped, they were the first one who decided to retire, hiding on the human world, then started their research on the Sacred Gear to strengthen themselves, or... probably, this research was the hobby of their leader?
Yet, there was no doubt the death of Azazel, who was the governor of their organization, would lead to a giant crisis that might endanger the survival of their entire race.
However, even if this was the truth, the other cadres, who stood by Shemhazai's side, couldn't accept such a truth!
"You are lying! It is impossible for him to die!"
"Tell me that you are lying, right, Shamhazai?"
"Shemhazai!"
Shemhazai ground his teeth, and his emotions started to become agitated by their outburst, but—
"Just accept the truth, all of us!"
The one who stopped this panic was Baraqiel, one of the cadres of the fallen angels, who appeared all solemn and even cried. "Not only you, but Shemhazai and I can't accept this truth, but the fact is like this! Azazel passed away!"
"...."
Everyone slumped on their chairs, and their minds were buzzing by this news since even if Azazel was such a bastard and cunt, without a doubt, he was a leader that everyone could trust, but suddenly, the news of his death came... so how could they calm down?
"Who?! Who killed him?! Let's have revenge! Kill this guy and everyone around him, her, or them!"
Armaros, who appeared like a villain among the cadres, was ready to become a villain.
Still, on the fallen angels, no one was a good guy, especially when all of them were angels who had fallen due to their sins, so killing all of the living who related to the death of their governor was something that they wouldn't bat an eye for.
Or, rather, this was something that they had to do, or else their hearts wouldn't calm down!
"I don't know."
"Shemhazai!"
"But it might be related to Kokabiel."
"Kokabiel..."
When Shemhazai mentioned Kokabiel, all of them had a complicated expression since they knew well how much this comrade of theirs wished to have another Great War despite how unrealistic this goal was.
The fallen angels were the weakest side among all of the three races within the bible, especially with their numbers and their previous position in heaven before they fell.
Meanwhile, on the heaven side, the angels existed, including the four stronger ones, and more importantly, they had many fanatics and also believers who would do their best to help them. At the same time, as they were known on the side of justice and good, if the fallen angels decided to wage war, the whole world would turn the Grigori into villains, which made their position troublesome despite having many Sacred Gear users working with them.
On the other hand, the devil's side was even more troublesome, especially when this race had gained the technology known as an Evil Piece, which allowed them to increase the numbers of their races artificially, which was something that no one had ever thought.
So, if the Great War really happened, then it was without a doubt that their race, fallen angels, would be over first.
However, many within their group didn't understand this and were still under the delusion that they could win despite being the weakest.
Still, while Shemhazai made them feel conflicted, Baraqiel said, "I don't think that Kokabiel has enough power to kill Azazel, nor is he capable of it."
While Kokabiel was strong, compared to Azazel, he was weak, so how could Kokabiel be the perpetrator?
"While Azazel hadn't confirmed it fully, he had told me in the past about a certain terrorist group that laid dormant but ready to create chaos in the world, and Kokabiel and many of our races who wished for the Great War had joined this group."
"What kind of group is this?! Also, why did you two keep everything a secret from us?!"
"Because we aren't sure about this, but now, I have confirmed that Kokabiel might have betrayed us and joined this terrorist group known as "Khaos Brigade" to kill Azazel."
"Khaos Brigade?"
This was the first time they had heard such a name.
"I am not sure about the details, and we don't have details about this organization, but one thing is for sure: this organization is led by a powerful being, especially when the members of this organization are made of many races that gather together."
While no one knew who the leader of the Khaos Brigade was, for one to be able to lead so many races together in this terrorist organization definitely wasn't someone weak.
"...should we make an alliance with the devil and angel?" Penemue, the only female among the fallen angel cadres, suddenly asked.
"....."
While those words might appear like blasphemy to everyone, no one disagreed with her words since they knew well that if they could make an ally with the devil and angel, then it would bring more good than great, especially when it was necessary for the continuation of their races.
Still—
"Is that even possible?"
While no one rejected the idea, especially after they knew they had to stop fighting since their leader, Azazel, had passed away, Sahariel wondered whether it was even possible, especially with the great hatred between all three races.
"It should be possible."
Tamiel, who was calm-headed, somehow answered.
"Why are you so sure?"
"The god has died, which will make them become the target of all the myths, especially those whose believers are taken, and the devil is still troubled by the Old Satan Faction from the previous Devil Civil War.
"If we can regain peace, then no one will mess with all of us, and we can share our knowledge, strengthen our strength, and build our power to protect ourselves from the enemy forces."
As the head of the business of the Grigori, Tamiel wished for peace between the three races, and while this criminal organization caused more harm to the world, it also brought a chance for the fallen angel, angel, and devil to make peace together.
All of them were at their weakest, so this alliance had a greater chance.
"At the same time, this alliance can also help us to pull those who are hiding behind the dark so we can kill all of them to avenge our boss."
Even if Azazel had passed away, his teachings, memory, and everything still remained impossible to erase, and because of that, even if they had to join hands with their enemies, they swore to kill the one who had killed Azazel!
So, what did the killer of Azazel do at this moment?
"Aunt, can you come with me?"
"Eh?"
Watching the determined expression on Masa's face, Misla Bael's ripe body quavered as an expectation caused her body to be heated. Taking a deep breath, she subconsciously reached for her ponytail, which she draped over her small shoulder, stroking it softly before she nodded obediently at her nephew's request
"Okay."