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"Era of Enlightenment"
20XX-????
The Era that ranked the second best below the Past demon king Delkira, For it's Ruler, Iruma Suzuki who came from the Great Lord Sullivan's clan.
He, Who managed to stop even the most brutal wars and forge a path towards peace and harmony Amongst demons.
In his Rulings, No demon that was born or Lived under his reign has ever suffered Discrimination for having a lower rank than others.
He was the Second best ruler throughout the Netherworld's long history.
Born on 2008, Learned under Lord Sullivan's School named 'Babyls' He achieved many impossible feats and was known for being a selfless demon.
Yet, Unlike his beloved Grandfather, Iruma Suzuki, Who has reigned for 87 years seemed to Wilt further much more earlier than his Companions and Family whom reached Hundreds, Even Thousands or Millions of age and continued to maintain a youthful appearance.
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The sound of pages turning reached Iruma's ears as his eyes fluttered open, Looking to his right to see Asmodeus reading a Chronicle recorded after the Demon kings of the Netherworld.
"Asmodeus-kun?.. shouldn't you be on duty?.. I'm sorry for taking up your time again...You can go now if you want to."
Iruma chuckled softly, as he looked at his Right-hand man, He found himself appreciating his beloved 'Friend's appearance, Knowing how his beauty never changed even if years had gone by.
"Iruma-Sama...You still think like that after all these years.."
Asmodeus closed the book with a soft 'thud' and placed it aside, Caressing his King's cheek, It didn't feel like Baby skin anymore, More pruny and rough, Yet He found himself appreciating it.
"...Iruma-sama, You shouldn't think like a burden, I chose to be here, You aren't a nuisance in my eyes.."
Asmodeus pressed their foreheads together as he murmured softly, Looking at Iruma's eyes, It shocked him how much the 'demon' changed through such a short amount of time, It even pained him.
His usual Lovely pigmented blue eyes became more of a soft blue color, His Beautiful Blue hair gradually turned into more of a Slate blue color.
Asmodeus would be commiting a sin of lying if he said, It didn't terrify him of how fast his beloved Iruma was changing.
"Asmodeus...You haven't changed since our school years..You were never afraid to show affection for me, Even now.."
Iruma softly chuckled again, Leaning onto Asmodeus's touch.
"Thank you, Alice..I appreciate it, I appreciate you."
Iruma softly murmured as he held Asmodeus's hands, Pruny and calloused hands met Smooth and soft ones as Iruma slowly closed his eyes.
"... Iruma-sama, You're also the same as ever, Never afraid to show your appreciation.."
Asmodeus felt himself softening as he gently squeezed Iruma's hands.
There was a comfortable moment of silence before Asmodeus spoke again.
"Iruma-sama..Forgive me for asking but, Will you be able to attend The misfit class's reunion again?..Clara and the others miss you..Very, Very much.. they're quite worried you aren't sending those heartfelt letters unlike before."
Asmodeus frowned softly, His voice holding pain in his words.
"You always knew how to make someone feel appreciated...Instead of using a hellphone, You were always writing letters instead even if it felt ancient and old.."
Asmodeus brushed away Iruma's bangs, As he found the latter listening closely to him, Even if his beautiful eyes that Alice fell inlove with were shut.
"Kalego-sensei didn't show it, But..He always kept those letters in a file, One he deemed most important to him, even if he doesn't show it due to how stoic he can be."
Asmodeus gently let go of Iruma and sat down by his side again.
"Clara missed you, you know? She misses our daily tea parties and hang-outs as soulmates.. Her siblings told me she was acting out of herself and seemed more under the weather than the others...I can't blame her, Iruma-sama, Even I, Whose by your side even now, I dearly miss you."
Asmodeus bit his lip, As tears threatened to fall from his magenta eyes, Which Iruma himself cannot even see clearly anymore.
They were surrounded by an emotional silence, before Iruma finally spoke..
"Asmodeus-kun..Can i trust you in a secret?"
Iruma softly spoke out, Looking at his right, Asmodeus quickly jumped out of his seat and immediately went to Iruma's side.
"Of course! Iruma-sama! I will not tell even a single soul!"
Asmodeus brightened up again, His soulmate was telling him a secret only he trusts in Asmodeus!
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"As my last order to you, As your King and dearest friend...Azz-kun, Please never tell anybody that I'm Human."
Ever since Iruma has begun to Mature, He called Asmodeus more formally, Not using his old nickname anymore.
...
So why is it, That Iruma suddenly used that nickname he longed to hear after years?
Ah that's right, It's because... It's his last order...
What could it mean?
Was Iruma merely retiring more earlier?
"..Iruma-sama.. What are you saying? What last order? Have i not heard right?—"
Pain creeped up his voice as he gripped on the bedsheets, Losing his composition.
"It's because you're retiring right? Iruma-sama? You're human? I do not care for that I—"
"Azz-kun..Please don't speak of this to Anyone, that is my last order to you."
Asmodeus felt himself getting more quieter as he looked at Iruma with a defeated look, He hadn't even noticed Tears forming before he felt something wet on his cheek, dripping and staining the sheets.
Ah, He was crying.
He read about it long ago, During a reviewer for Balam's upcoming exam.
'Humans do not age long like a demon's, They have very short lifespans.'
So that's what made him cry after all the tragedies he went through.
Iruma, His beloved Iruma was dying and he can't do anything to stop it.
he hadn't even realized he spaced out until he felt a familiar hand wipe away his tears.
"Azz-kun.. I've lived a long life, Maybe to you, It's very short, But..it was a fulfilling life, I'm glad.. I'm glad that i was adopted by Grandpa, Because i got to meet the best friends that i appreciate just as they appreciate me..And overall, I got to meet you.. I'm sorry it's late..And I'm sorry that i suspended it..But, Azz-kun, Throughout these years.."
Iruma coughed weakly and laid in his bed as Asmodeus listened closely, Tears streaming down his eyes.
"... You're the one i fell inlove with most..Not as a friend, Maybe an ally..But, I know that, I truly love you, As someone i wanted to spend my life with..But, It's too late now right? It's stupid of me, To confess this late."
Asmodeus felt his heart shatter as Iruma spilled out every detail of what he felt about the demon, Rushing to his side he held Iruma close, Careful not to hurt this fragile human.
"I-iruma-sama...I love you too!..I appreciate you, I hold you dear to my heart, I hate to admit it..But, You're so cruel..You can't confess this late... It's never late.. It's impossible— i—.... I've always waited for you..You can't just disappear on me..You just can't— not when we haven't even started as lovers.."
Asmodeus poured out every stream of emotion he had in his voice as he held the human close, Panicking as he felt his body heat fade and fade even more.
"I'm sorry.. Azz-kun.. I'm cruel aren't I? I'm sor—"
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"...Iruma-sama!!!.. We need medical assistance, His Highness has PASSED OUT!!"
Multiple demons who seemed to be healers rushed in, Surrounding Iruma and Asmodeus who refused to let go of the cold body.. Hearing the demon's shriek throughout the Netherworld itself, A shriek so loud it vibrated throughout the entire domain, A shriek that held many emotions.
Pain, Longing, Sadness and most of all, Heartbreak.
"Era of Enlightenment"
20XX-2110
The Era that ranked second best below the Past demon king Delkira, For it's Great Ruler, Iruma Suzuki who came from the Great Lord Sullivan's clan.
He, Who managed to stop even the most brutal wars and forge a path towards peace and harmony Amongst demons.
In his Rulings, No demon that was born or Lived under his reign has ever suffered Discrimination for having a lower rank than others.
He was the Second best ruler throughout the Netherworld's long history.
Born on 2008, Learned under Lord Sullivan's School named 'Babyls' He achieved many impossible feats and was known for being a selfless demon.
Yet, Unlike his beloved Grandfather, Iruma Suzuki, Who has reigned for 87 years seemed to Wilt further much more earlier than his Companions and Family whom reached Hundreds, Even Thousands or Millions of age and continued to maintain a youthful appearance.
Iruma Suzuki, 13th demon king
Aged 97 years.
Reigned for 87 years.
Has now been deemed 'deceased' this 2110, Shocking every being in the Netherworld.
'He, Who ruled benevolently and Selflessly, if he ruled for more decades he'd top even the 12th ruler, Delkira.'