<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The Night Is Dark And Full Of Terrors</strong></span></div><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/m15oiJ6.jpg)(https://images.wallpapersden.com/image/download/sung-jin-woo-solo-leveling_69016_720x1570.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><strong>NAME:</strong> Azmodiel/Ryusei Tetsuda<br/><strong>DAY:</strong> February 15th, 2021, 9:00AM<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Training Area<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Three Lambs to the slaughter...and Mallory<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong> Intense Training<br/><strong>WEARING:</strong> SOPHE Uniform(No shirt...ever)</span><br/><br/><hr/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> The Elder demon only had one biological child in the room, but he'd been with Mallory since her birth and thought of her as his own daughter, and Kevin had been attached to her hip since they were kids, and with his close relationship to both of their parents, it was only natural that the two humans were treated as nothing less than family by Azmodiel. Family was one of the few things in the demon realm you could depend on...aside from the occasional backstabbing or betrayal. But that was rare; something like 3 in 5 brothers killing each other or some low number like that. So seeing the camaraderie and love between them always put a smile on his face, and so did seeing his little girl blush. She told him to shut up because she knew he was right, and he burst out in deep laughter. <br/><br/>"Anything for you, little one. I'll just tease you later." However, when she told him they were <em>just</em> friends, and didn't think he'd be interested in her, his laughter stopped, his face turned serious, and he leaned down, leering at her. "You're just like Riko sometimes. Too much logic, not enough emotion. Use that big brain of yours. You're beautiful, you're brilliant, and you're the nicest girl anyone could ever meet. And if he had a problem you being reclusive...why does he always make sure to find you and stay right by your side?"<br/><br/> He lightly tapped her head, encouraging her to <em>think</em> on his words. She'd see the truth...eventually. When she mentioned Leasick was coming, his grin returned. No one was sure about his arm, but Azmodiel knew it granted him powers, and it made him fun to fight, even if like his son he was far from being a true challenge. But that was nothing against them, as he had been fighting since birth and now he had ten millenia under his belt. He'd engaged in battles that flattened countries. They'd get there too...eventually. "Goooood. Another victi-...I mean, student to train." <br/><br/>Ryusei smiled at his sister when she walked over, but when she asked if he thought he'd win, he actually laughed. "Pffft. Hahaha. Beat him? Not at all. As much as I want to crush the old man, I know I'm nowhere close. Maybe we'll tear his coat today though. Or like, scuff his boots. If we can make him take a few steps back, that'll be real progress. And if Leasick joins in...well I've heard getting destroyed as a group strengthens your bonds. We're going to be <em>really</em> good friends after this." <br/><br/>He was excited like always to fight his father, and would try his damndest, but he wouldn't be disappointed when they inevitably lost. It would be just another victory he'd need to attain in the future...simple. Turning to Kevin with a silly grin after he and Mallory had their usual awkward back and forth, he nodded at his suggestion and gripped his shoulder. "You're right. We're going to lose this fight and there's nothing we can do about it...but at least we can make him work just a <em>tiiiiny</em> bit harder. Let's try not to lose too fast, huh?"<br/><br/>While Azmodiel waited, he suddenly sensed Leasick's presence, as well as smelled his arm. Even after all this time, his human scent mingling with the demonic scent of his arm was strange, but it didn't bother him. In fact, it made him respect the boy more for powering through the unknown with his own strength. Lesser men might have died by now. The young man apologized for being late after he entered the room, since apparently he had to help catch a demon. A quick whiff of the air and Azmodiel could smell it on him as heavy as bad cologne.<br/><br/> "They called you in to catch Glacius, I see. Good job, my boy. You're getting stronger all the time. One day soon you won't need those shackles, and you can claim that arms true power for yourself. Now enough sentimentality. Step in line with your friends and get ready." After Leasick stretched and joined the others, Azmodiel rolled his shoulders, cracking his neck so loudly it echoed throughout the massive room. "Oh, and before I forget. Feel free to use your weapons. Swords, guns, knives. Anything is fair game against an overwhelmingly superior force. So once you're ready. Attack me with everything you've got. I'm serious. Don't hold back...or you'll be <em>punished</em>," he said with a sinister smile. So with his arms crossed, he stood and waited for the boys to attack him.<br/><br/>"Prepare yourself," Ryusei said to Leasick as he grouped up with them. "He's in a mood today. His bloodlust might be acting up so we won't die...but tomorrow will be unpleasant once we wake up. I guarantee it. Battle plan is simple. I go high, Kevin goes low...you should go straight for him." After the other two were ready, Ryusei held up a hand and as darkness surrounded it, a black dagger appeared. He flipped it to a reverse grip and bent slightly forward. Then the darkness began to spread, surrounding him and oozing off like scentless smoke. Then he ran, sprinting low and tossing the dagger off to the side as he went. It passed through a portal that suddenly opened, then came out of another one directly over his father's head. At the same time, he dropped into a portal on the floor, then reappeared spinning so fast he became a blur and aiming a kick at the old man's face. The fight had started, and it was already the beginning of the end.<br/><br/></span><br/><br/><br/>