a clear idea on who was behind all of this. We believe it is a small faction. A group of unruly demons supporters, but nothing to get worried about,” Gabriel said.
“ There’s more than that.” Daniel shook his head. The poor guy looked absolutely desolate, as if he was on the brink of tears. “There have always been rogue demons, but, how could they get by the Holy Shield? What demon has that kind of power?”
Lucius glanced to Peter. “Supreme Commander, perhaps it is time to explain the true reason for this meeting.”
“ Yes, it’s time. There have been a myriad of powerful demons in history, but by far the most dangerous are the Crowned Princes. They went into hiding after the Second Coming, but the emergence of Agrian the Inferno Bearer signals their return,” Peter said.
“ Agrian…that was the name I heard in my dream,” Nick said.
Bartholomew exchanged a look with Gabriel.
“Astonishing, just like you had predicted Supreme Commander!” Lucius said.
“ Predicted?” Nick said.
“ I always knew there was some incredible quality about you boy,” Peter said. “And as you grew older I became more and more convinced of the truth about your past. You are living proof that it has come to this. The reason you never knew your parents, the recurring dreams that plague you, that night that you came down with such a high fever! These were no mere accidents, but a prophecy of things to come! You are Agrian, the Inferno Bearer!”
“ Wait, you all think I’m a demon?” Hearing it said aloud sounded absolutely ridiculous.
“ We didn’t just drum all of this up, Nick. We knew. We have always known. Believe me, we were skeptical at first, but over time we saw more and more of the Inferno Bearer in you each day. The day you were found was the exact date when Agrian seemingly went into slumber. Those strange dreams you’ve had—they’re all happening because Agrian is desperately trying to break free from the shackles of your mind,” Gabriel said.
“ That’s not true, I have them because of what happened in Fyria.” Nick looked to Peter. “I’m not a demon. Don’t you think I would know if I was? I’m a soldier, a flesh and blood human! I have nightmares because of issues that I can’t deal with! Supreme Commander, tell them!”
Peter shook his head. “I’m afraid there is no use in denying this, my boy. It has been clear ever since I found you all those years ago.”
“ Getting burned for touching Sir Marcus’ holy blade just confirmed what we already knew,” Gabriel said.
Nick was at a loss for words now.
“I can see this is very confusing for you, but listen and I promise you will understand everything after this is through.” Peter cleared his throat, so that all eyes were on him. He tented his hands and closed his eyes, as if channeling the memories of the past.
“ Many, many years ago, the world was just a vast land created by the Heralds of Creation and their infinite power. These perfect angels decided to create human life in order to see how people could live with flaws. The Heralds created Ozarael, the first human. That was their first and final mistake. Because he was human he was denied entry into Sanctuary, the floating palace where the Heralds reigned and was instead sent to live on the land below. They did not see that loneliness and hate slowly filled his heart, and he devised a plan to corrupt those around him in his quest to mold a world in his own vision. Tired of his meaningless existence, he craved to be stronger, to be better, and to prove that he was superior to his creators. For this to happen he needed his own army. So he divided his most powerful sins into five demons: Bergice the Prince of Fear, Elzodeus the Prince of Greed, Tempyst the Prince of Pain, Durenth the Prince of Sorrow, and Agrian the Prince of Rage. However, he kept the most powerful sin and hid it deep within himself, never letting anyone know his true motives. With that he crowned
“ There’s more than that.” Daniel shook his head. The poor guy looked absolutely desolate, as if he was on the brink of tears. “There have always been rogue demons, but, how could they get by the Holy Shield? What demon has that kind of power?”
Lucius glanced to Peter. “Supreme Commander, perhaps it is time to explain the true reason for this meeting.”
“ Yes, it’s time. There have been a myriad of powerful demons in history, but by far the most dangerous are the Crowned Princes. They went into hiding after the Second Coming, but the emergence of Agrian the Inferno Bearer signals their return,” Peter said.
“ Agrian…that was the name I heard in my dream,” Nick said.
Bartholomew exchanged a look with Gabriel.
“Astonishing, just like you had predicted Supreme Commander!” Lucius said.
“ Predicted?” Nick said.
“ I always knew there was some incredible quality about you boy,” Peter said. “And as you grew older I became more and more convinced of the truth about your past. You are living proof that it has come to this. The reason you never knew your parents, the recurring dreams that plague you, that night that you came down with such a high fever! These were no mere accidents, but a prophecy of things to come! You are Agrian, the Inferno Bearer!”
“ Wait, you all think I’m a demon?” Hearing it said aloud sounded absolutely ridiculous.
“ We didn’t just drum all of this up, Nick. We knew. We have always known. Believe me, we were skeptical at first, but over time we saw more and more of the Inferno Bearer in you each day. The day you were found was the exact date when Agrian seemingly went into slumber. Those strange dreams you’ve had—they’re all happening because Agrian is desperately trying to break free from the shackles of your mind,” Gabriel said.
“ That’s not true, I have them because of what happened in Fyria.” Nick looked to Peter. “I’m not a demon. Don’t you think I would know if I was? I’m a soldier, a flesh and blood human! I have nightmares because of issues that I can’t deal with! Supreme Commander, tell them!”
Peter shook his head. “I’m afraid there is no use in denying this, my boy. It has been clear ever since I found you all those years ago.”
“ Getting burned for touching Sir Marcus’ holy blade just confirmed what we already knew,” Gabriel said.
Nick was at a loss for words now.
“I can see this is very confusing for you, but listen and I promise you will understand everything after this is through.” Peter cleared his throat, so that all eyes were on him. He tented his hands and closed his eyes, as if channeling the memories of the past.
“ Many, many years ago, the world was just a vast land created by the Heralds of Creation and their infinite power. These perfect angels decided to create human life in order to see how people could live with flaws. The Heralds created Ozarael, the first human. That was their first and final mistake. Because he was human he was denied entry into Sanctuary, the floating palace where the Heralds reigned and was instead sent to live on the land below. They did not see that loneliness and hate slowly filled his heart, and he devised a plan to corrupt those around him in his quest to mold a world in his own vision. Tired of his meaningless existence, he craved to be stronger, to be better, and to prove that he was superior to his creators. For this to happen he needed his own army. So he divided his most powerful sins into five demons: Bergice the Prince of Fear, Elzodeus the Prince of Greed, Tempyst the Prince of Pain, Durenth the Prince of Sorrow, and Agrian the Prince of Rage. However, he kept the most powerful sin and hid it deep within himself, never letting anyone know his true motives. With that he crowned
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