Zachary entered the courtroom with heavy steps. His mind was a mess but he was good at masking emotions and wore a straight face before looking at Orkus and Calix who threw him a warm smile. But their smiles were whipped the moment Zachary ignored them and strutted to his throne. Slipping in his grand chair, he looked up before speaking in his deep voice.
“You called me Dad?”
Orkus analyzed his facial expression silently. He looked incensed. But why? Wasn’t he with Angel?
Brushing off the unnecessary thoughts, Orkus cleared his throat and spoke softly, “Son, I wanted to meet my daughter-in-law. I know things weren’t good before but now let’s make a start fresh. Like a family,” he emphasized the word ‘family’.
Zachary narrowed his eyes at him. He studied Orkus keenly but didn’t find any signs of danger. His father genuinely looked happy for him. That’s when his face softened and he nodded, “I will bring her to you one day.”
His answer caught Calix’s attention, “What do you mean? Zac, you can just call Diana here and let her meet the King.”
Calix spoke casually but a frown set on his brows when Zachary spurned his request, “No need for that. Right now, I want to discuss important matters with Dad.”
He slid down the matter with a trenchant reply taking both the males off guard. Orkus though wasn’t convinced, he still smiled but Calix kept staring at him with raised brows.
Orkus and Calix soon took their respective seats. Zachary then shifted his gaze to Calix. He nodded and started narrating the details.
“Zagan, Kiora’s brother is too angry with your marriage and had directly challenged you. He had termed it as deception and is planning on creating massive bloodshed in the southern region. Its inhabitants are too scared Zac and we need to do something for them fast.”
Zachary balled his fists. He shook his head before letting out a dry chuckle, “Great, another drama. Well, what can I even expect from those leeches? Anyways, finish him off. Tell me the updates of Heaven?”
His straightforward answer shook both Calix and Orkus.
“What are you saying, Zachary? We can’t just kill everyone out. Don’t you know that Kiora’s father is my friend?“, Orkus chided him.
“And doesn’t he know that his son is unnecessarily creating troubles in my life? I didn’t want to marry Kiora but it’s Mom who gave that stupid girl false hopes and now she is stuck on my hip like a fucking glue.” Zachary retorted and punched the armrest in frustration.
Orkus nodded in understanding, “I know son but we can handle things in a civilized manner too. Your bellicose manners will only create more enemies for you and right now you need to make a strong alliance to defeat Theodore.”
Calix also supported him, “I agree. Demon King, since the portals are closed so our spies are not able to get any updates from Heaven. We haven’t been able to contact Jasmine too. But I know that Theodore must be planning something big. He won’t stay quiet after all your marriage with Diana has not only dented his ego but also created a big obstacle in his path of claiming the grand title.”
Zachary frowned and looked at him in confusion, “What does it have to do with Diana?”
Calix gulped and looked down in nervousness. Zachary cocked his brow when he found him sweating, “Cal, I think I asked you something.”
His gruff tone left no room for argument. Raking his fingers through his raven hair, Calix took a deep breath before peering at Zachary who was waiting impatiently for his reply.
“First promise me you won’t explode.”
His response only irked Zachary more.
“Fucking speak if you don’t want to die.” He gritted with a clenched jaw. Orkus placed his hand on Calix’s left shoulder and squeezed it. Calix looked at him but he simply nodded. Zachary kept glaring at their tensed faces as they both talked with each other through their eyes.
Orkus took a deep breath before he started speaking, “Elijah hated Binnazun to his guts. Even when he had everything, he couldn’t stop scheming his death. On his death bed, he cursed Binnazun that his clan would be wiped off by his great-great-grandson. To accomplish this mission, he gave a holy totem to his family which was his mighty silver swords. Those swords had invincible powers, Zachary. They were the jewels that Elijah secretly stole the time Hell and Heaven were parted by the Almighty. He very cleverly hid the most powerful weapons which include Ragnarok- the Silver Sabre, Venomshark- the Doomsblade, and finally the Armageddon. These three deadly weapons are the oldest and most powerful weapons in this whole universe. Colloquially, they are the second name for death itself. These weapons have been passed down for generations in Theo’s family. They had stashed this sacred weapon for years. Our ancestors tried hard but no one came to know where they have hidden them.”
Zachary rose to his feet in shock, “WHAT?? Then why it hasn’t been used yet? I never read or heard about them in the past wars that have happened between demons and angels. Dad, you have also fought a countless number of times with Ernest then why he hadn’t ever used that sword on you if it is that powerful?”
Orkus answered him while looking straight into his eyes, “Because they can only be used by the person who has been born to kill the most powerful ruler of Hell. Many tried before but none of them were able to use them. It is said that these weapons can only be touched by their true and rightful owner. Ernest’s father died when he touched Armageddon because he couldn’t handle the insult that he wasn’t the rightful owner. Armageddon swallowed him alive the moment he went near him. That’s why no one had ever tried to go near these lethal weapons.”
Zachary was stunned. Silence settled in the courtroom after the former King’s speech. When Zachary finally calmed down, he looked at his father who was also eagerly waiting for his reaction.
“Dad, but what does it have to do with Diana and Theodore? I mean is Theodore the rightful owner?”
“No, Diana’s child will be the one,” Calix replied. Zachary snapped his head to him but his brows joined in confusion as Calix looked so unnerved and scared.
“Frome where Diana came into play, Dad? I am not able to understand anything”, Zac snapped but Calix kept his lips sealed.
“It’s all because of the prophecy, Zac,” Orkus answered him.
“Why do you think Ernest approved Diana and Theodore’s marriage. It’s because centuries ago, there was a prophecy that the princess of Moonland would bear the future heir of the Universe. That’s why he wanted her to marry his son. Diana was her key to making Theodore the ultimate ruler of the Universe.”
Zachary was still confused, “But now Jasmine is his daughter-in-law and the Queen of Theo Dynasty. Theodore’s parents by now have accepted her.”
“It’s all fake, Zac”
Calix’s reply stunned him to silence.
“I know you would fly off the handle but it’s the truth. Ernest and Reina haven’t accepted Jasmine. They are still after Diana and are planning ways to capture her.”