4. Mountains of Doom

"Mountains of Doom"

"Child, your body is so wrapped ah? What are you hiding there?" Dusty said on Victor.

Silently Victor removed his black jacket. The black sando was left behind and his many scars on his body were exposed.

"I am a demon-assassin and all these scars, came from all those who fought and tried to kill me... These scars also include my previous training. Only my face and neck have no scars. They are the part of my body that I keep smooth. Also, if you have such a handsome face, you will definitely not let it get scratched, will you?"

Victor was feeling his last sentence. John and Grimm smirked. But the Dusty and Duke reacted differently.

"The cool one!" Duke exclaimed.

"So, cool!" Dusty's childish language.

Victor put on his jacket again and then stared at the scars on Duke's father's body.

"You? Where did you get such scars? Dragons are not just wounded."

Old dragon Dusty's eyes twinkled. A meaningful smile appeared on its lips.

"These big wounds, I got into fighting during the Dark Ages. That happened a long time ago. I fought a lot of Archdemons, and the last one gave me severe injuries, a really strong one that we were both almost dead but I was lucky and that was what I’m ahead of him. I used to die, but I did not die. My wife saved me by accident, I fell in her house from the high place where we fought.

But this scar on my forehead, Constantine did it. It happened when Satan possessed him. He punched me in the face with a very strong blow and really shook my whole body. That blow left a big wound. Satan has possessed forces with him."

"P-Possessed by Satan?" Grimm's uncontrollable language.

He suddenly remembered what Father Clemen had told him but it gave very little detail. Sir Constantine had many marks of holy-symbols on the body.

"Yes. I know you already know about that thing. I thought, I will fail again when that happens to Constantine. You don't ask, I used to be a guild teacher. I just lost my interest when the tragedy happened to my student William. He was a good student but with pride. He summoned a demon and he could not control it. He wanted to prove to me that he could jump on the field and face the demons but he was not ready yet. The demon possessed William and I had to kill him. That was a very difficult decision I made. Then, I quit being a guild teacher and just lived here in the mountains with my family. I just passed on being a teacher here to my confused son Duke but he could not graduate! Oh my!"

Duke smirked and smiled.

"We'll get there too, don't be bored!"

Dusty punched his son with a strong blow to the face. It fell on the seat but immediately stood up. He continued the storytelling.

"I thought William was my first and last student but Constantine came here to the house and carved me. He actually climbed this mountain and it took him a few days. He said, he wanted me to be his teacher. Of course, I rejected him. But young Constantine was very scratch. He did not accept my answer. He did not leave even though I repeatedly threw him into the abyss."

"And I'm the one who keeps catching him." Duke sighed.

Dusty just laughed softly. That Constantine is the most determined of all naughty but he is proud because he became a very good exorcist and was hated by everyone... It hurts to admit but Satan left a small gift to his student.

"I'm the one who's upset about Constantine's naughtiness. I accepted him as my student and trained him. I deliberately tortured him because I dared him to give up on me, but he did not. I gave him the training of a dragon warrior and he impressed me because he could handle all my torture even though he was still a human being. Then, another nightmare happened... Some students in the guild played and summoned a demon. Constantine saw them and stopped those rebellious children but it was too late. They called and released the demon who unfortunately was Satan... He saw that Constantine was the strongest so he chose to possessed him. Many died... Constantine and Satan seemed to be one. The body he got was perfect.

The possession lasted three days and I also fought for three days with the possessed Constantine non-stop. I thought, I have to decide something that is against my will. Fortunately, Constantine was able to fight Satan from within but he did not do enough. I almost despaired. But then came a help, the legendary exorcist who is my best friend. He is a messenger from heaven... He was able to lock Constantine in a seal and I became the bait. When he locked Constantine in the seal he immediately marked it with different holy-symbols. That is different from the ordinary because they are the marks of an angel. This scar on my forehead, this is the result of my bait." Dusty's long story.

Amaze that Grimm looked at it.

"Who is the legendary exorcist you are talking about?" Victor asked curiously.

"Valkenstein. Ivo Valkenstein, he fought with me during the Dark Ages and I can say he was a crazy creature. Uhum, okay! We are just the same. By the way, I'll see if your food is cooked by the twins. You need strength because the herbs you are looking for are in a dangerous place. Also, I feel like you will be involved in a fierce battle. Maybe it's your last meal..."

The old dragon even laughed before getting up and going to the kitchen. Almost at the same time everyone relaxed.

"What are those Dark Ages your dad says?" Grimm asked Duke curiously.

The latter thought for a moment.

"It was a time when many demons came to earth because they found a portal, in those days, everything was bloody and chaotic. My father was the only one left in the lineage of dragons because the town they lived in was destroyed by a crowd of demons. All the dragons in that town died but my father survived. My Grandfather allegedly threw him away, so he survived. That happened because we dragons are the only ones capable of confronting demons like you... The world became cruel to my father. As a young man he became a wanderer on the streets, he experienced many hardships. On the street he met the homeless Ivo Valkenstein. They became friends... They are the only two destined to end the Dark Ages." Duke told a long story.

Grimm thought carefully. From time to time he hears in the conversation of the Seven Prince of Hell about the Dark Ages era and they say it is a chance they missed and also a big disappointment. He does not know what happened during those times but thanks to Dusty Flameheart and his friend Ivo Valkenstein... The Dark Ages are over. Grimm lost his thought when the twins came out of the kitchen carrying large platters with large roast chicken. It was bigger than a turkey and the scent was smelly because of the herbs and spices that placed. Next the twins came with their father with a giant platter with fried rice with vegetable and meat ingredients. He only used one hand because he was holding the youngest child in his right hand. All the food was laid out in front of them. The twins re-entered the kitchen and grabbed plates and cutlery.

"Is that still a chicken?" Victor's language was unstoppable.

"Sure. All the birds that live here are giants." Duke replied.

The twins arrived with plates and cutlery.

"Just eat the food, we tasted it! You might die later! Maybe it will be your last meal!" said the boy Cloud.

"Yes! It may be your last meal!" Wind.

Grimm and Victor don't know if they will be happy or not but they are frustrated with the twins... But in the end it was Duke who hit those two.

"This is not the last time we ate!”

The twins even laughed despite everything.

"You nasty old man! Get ready for us when we catch up with you at school!" Wind threatens.

It ran away first and Cloud followed it. They just looked at the food. They were still embarrassed but...

"What are you waiting for, come on! We'll have strength later!" Duke.

It had already taken food and enticed them all. They also got something to eat and they liked the unique taste of chicken meat. That juicy bite tastes. Its fat in the mouth tastes and it melts like ice cream. They ate a lot because of the taste!

Meanwhile... A foolish smile appeared on Belphegor's lips as he stared at Prince Vassago's face.

"What do you need from me? Why did you call me?" impatient question of the latter.

"Why, are you busy?" Belphegor asked somewhat teasingly.

"No... I'm just lazy. I'm bored. "

Belphegor looked at Prince Vassago meaningfully. He folded his arms and adjusted his seat. He leaned forward. He simply glanced at Kristoff next to him and then turned to his interlocutor again.

"I have an update and you will definitely lose your boredom. I know you really want to reward Grimm for what he did to you. I know where he is now..."

Prince Vassago's eyes widened. He clenched his fists and smiled excitedly. He lost his temper with Belphegor's update.

"In that case, where is he?!"

"In the place where there are medicines for Gaunt. That bastard. You heard maybe our little family-affair in the past, didn't you?"

Prince Vassago laughed sarcastically.

"Sure. The update here in hell is fast. The gossip is express!"

Belphegor nodded. This was the beginning of his challenge to Grimm and Gaunt. He will make sure the game will be good and will not be easy for everyone... Harder and more complex events, more fun! Only now is he excited about his thoughts.

"Gather your strong men and join them in dealing with Grimm. Call those who are really disgusted and angry with him and Victor. Ah... That other failure-creation of Leviathan."

"Did Leviathan order Victor to be among those to be killed?"

Belphegor breathed a sigh of relief and was disgusted.

"Leviathan has lost interest in Victor. He has left us to kill that animal. Victor, Grimm and Gaunt... Disappointments, they are our Dark Ages here in hell. How dare them three times a day!"

Prince Vassago raised an eyebrow.

"In that case, I'll collect a lot of demons. All right, I'm leaving! I already know where Grimm and Victor can go! I have an idea! Ciao!"

When Prince Vassago finally left, Belphegor laughed foolishly and was slightly shaken.