AN: This one, and the following chapter will be the worst mistake a character in the story will ever make, when considering our MC and his goals.

As always folks, thank you all for reading thus far. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to voice them.

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"Do you have it, My Lord High God?" begged Brutus, of whom had gathered the original twenty Undying who came from our world.

Of which I nodded my skull slowly and pulled out the small orb which served as the connection point between the Tribunal and the False God. This was then stretched further until the object was the size of one of my primary clawed hands, and passed between my servants. Each and every one of them held the item as though it was the greatest, holiest item that they were allowed to handle.

"It's beautiful," sniffed Shauu, who wiped an imaginary tear from her right eye socket, as she passed it over to the other females. Of whom also repeated the sentiment, action, and allowed everyone else to hold the orb that was their... our connection home.

"Let us begin the absorption process which will allow us all to return home at a whim, and take the fight to the False God whilst we reclaim what is ours by right." My voice boomed around each of their persons, as they handed the object back to my person. Of which was then held up by my energies that slowly absorbed it all into my being.

For a time, nothing occurred. Then suddenly, as though I were shoved into an ice filled lake, everything that was Terra filled my entire being. The people; the environment; the energies contained within. All of it was there; within reach, but at the same time was too far away.

"Hmm," my voice hummed softly as I contemplated what had occurred. For although I had access to everything, there was still something missing. Something necessary for us to transport ourselves into Terra without the aid of Azazel and her magicks, but what?

"Is something the matter?" asked Yin, of whom appeared to have awoken from her rest after the absorption process was complete. However, she wasn't full of a lustful desire as she had been when she and her sister had first appeared. Of whom was in the middle of making sure the strings that hugged her body was in place.

"Hello Yin," my skeletal self turned to regard her person coolly, "I take it you both are no longer going to seek out another release session with one of the other males?" To this, she appeared rather hurt that I would suggest such a thing, but gave a sheepish grin when nothing happened.

"Yeah," the Kitsune drawled out slowly, whilst scratching the back of her head slowly, "So? Whatcha working on this time?"

"Hmm, I am contemplating a mystery at this time."

"Mystery?" chimed in Yang, who scurried over with her three tails wagging quickly, "What kind?"

"One that would allow us to return to Terra without the need of a third party to mitigate our arrival."

"Oh?" The Foxwomen stared at my person with their ears swiveling forwards to depict their interest. Of which they then turned their heads towards one another to discuss several ideas, but remembered that I hadn't explained everything to their persons.

Now, I must explained something to you all. For you see, this pair were quite intelligent, but only showed it only after they had achieved a release of some sort. Afterwards, they are able to function like miniature detectives whilst making inquisitive notations of whatever it was that had caught their interest. In this case, it was my dilemma for obtaining our world of Terra. Of which led to them desiring what it is that I was speaking of, and, after giving them a brief explanation of what we had accomplished, they turned to one another in order to discuss the problem in depth.

Ah, but as they were discussing such a thing, something occurred which I was not fully prepared for. One which could be construed as an invasion, or perhaps a declaration of war, if you would. For Azazel had deigned to grace us with her presence, but outside the Tower which was being used as a temporary headquarters for my person. No. I did not deem the castle as such, which was simply a Guild Hall. Instead, I opted for someplace more secure. Such as the world of Forge, so that I may plan in peace and without the prying eyes of others looking over my shoulder with the intent of ruining such things.

With the silver-haired God King showing up, however, it truly put a "damper" upon my plans. Of which included her interfering, but at a later date.

For now, though, she appeared before my Tower and swiftly struck its exterior with such force that it caused a crack to spread towards the tenth story. This was enough to cause some damage to occur upon the first four flours, which quickly ejected all invading forces of those levels. No. I did not wish for their deaths to be caused by such antics, but by their mistakes within my Tower of Babel.

In any case, after striking the structure, it quickly restored itself as it released a great host of monsters in the form of Giant Wasps. These then flew straight towards her person, stingers extended, and were swiftly destroyed from a burst of her energy. This then called upon my own servants, who were under the command of Brutus, and exited via teleportation.

A total of five had vanished from my side, and appeared surrounding her person. They then dropped their torches, and reached for weapons which were present, but at the same time not. It is difficult to explain in a few short words, so all I can say is that they each are holding raw energy in the form of two pairs of scimitars.

This was one of the few times I had seen her person... afraid. For she knows of the destructive powers of these Undying, whose leashes are held by Brutus. These hold enough destructive force to kill a God all on their own, and have turned upon Azazel who dared to attack my Tower, upon one of my own worlds.

Quite the mistake, to be sure, for they quickly subdued her person with ungodly speed and precision. Of which led to her body being pinned to the ground with five metallic, skeletal feet upon her back. As well as the destructive energies contained within the weapons each held being pointed towards her body, along with a pair resting only centimetres above her neck.

This scene caused my person to sigh with great exaggeration, as I teleported in front of her with my Kobold body. "Azazel," my voice was low and slow, as my body squatted down to stare into her eyes full of fury, "You know very well you are not allowed upon the world called Forge. For the other amongst your Pantheon will take it as an invitation to invade and try to take it over. Why must you do this to my world, when all they desire is to not have a war with your people?"

I shall be brief, for the whole of that which I spoke of can be found within Forge's of history.

You see, my dear audience, once the world of Forge was brought out of the Abyss, many a God and Goddess believed it was to be a present to their persons. Thus, they each came in order to "scope out" the world's populace. This terrified the residence, who turned towards Hephaestus and the Tower of Babel's owner for help. Yes. I was and still am its owner, but they did not know of this at the time, only the Dwarves.

Although the Blacksmith God did not wish to intervene, he did see the importance of the others leaving the world be. Of which he turned to my person for help, and I did so. Do not look so surprised, my dear audience, for although my past self was quite selfish, it was not beneath my person to respond to their pleas.

Of which came in the form of Gahn and my Undying with Brutus at the lead demanding that they remove themselves from my conquered world. This caused the others to scoff or laugh at my servants, who were then given the authorisation to use lethal force. Yes. It came in the form of the raw energy which was used to still Azazel's movements at that time.

However, when my servants wielded such strength, it was the first time Lesser and Higher Immortals were able to maim and kill the Gods and Goddesses of the Pantheon. Of whom only held the desire to take the world of Forge for their own. Yes. The-little-girl-who-was-not-a-little-girl was there at that time, and bore witness to the destruction of her Pantheon by my servants.To which she ordered all to evacuate whilst she try to mitigate with my person.

Therefore, seeing such weapons directed towards her person was a frightful experience. Especially when it was used to actually kill several Gods and Goddesses under her employ. In the end, however, we came to an agreement where I would not seek out their destruction, whilst they keep clear of any and all worlds I and those around my person bring back. Though, if she were to return once more, it may be seen as an invitation for others to appear. For they may believe I was joining their Pantheon, and have a look at what I had accomplished upon the various worlds under my control.

Hence, my disdain for her being upon a world under my control.

"Well, Azazel? Why are you here?" My voice rumbled softly, probing her person for an answer.

To which she replied with much venom, "You know exactly why this one is here, Undead Karastak. You've stolen one of the Keys which was inside Roj."