- 3 Years After Volume 3 -

High heels clacked against the floor of volcanic glass, rhythmic and pompous. An indication of high status.

A lone woman traversed the halls of the palace. Her purple hair and lilac eyes stood out like a sore thumb in the midst of absolute darkness.

???: "Miss Heathers..."

Lilith: "Hello Orion, is (Y/N) available?"

She asked.

Orion: "I should know, I'm Captain of the Castle Guard. He's currently in the war room.

Lilith: "If anybody should be guarding (Y/N)... it should be me."

She replied slyly. Orion chuckled a little.

Orion: "Perhaps. The Grimm Prince never likes it when his underlings refer to him by his name."

Lilith: "I'm willing to take that risk."

Orion nodded a little, before motioning to the way for Lilith.

The both of them strutted all the way to a giant pair of doors, which led to the war room. Guarded by two armored, humanoid Grimm. Their body was like an enlarged human skeleton held together by black muscles, solid bone composed their armor. Beady red eyes watched Lilith closely, as she was still quite a new arrival to the team.

Orion: "They don't attack because they see me with you. Don't worry, eventually they'll get used to you."

He informed.

Lilith: "These are new..."

Orion: "They are the Spawn, the prince's personal design. I also have to check up with the

Orion grunted as he pushed open the doors to the war room.

Inside was a table with the map of Remnant. Two figures were hunched over it. The one in the Atlesian officer's uniform was pointing to parts of Vale and Mistral to the other.

The other was shrouded in shadow, unable to be seen by the recently entered. His voice, however was extremely recognizable. Emitting a callous, sinister tone.

(Y/N): "Excellent, your new false orders will proceed as indicated."

The other figure, one in a prim, perfectly tailored all-black suit shook hands with the Atlesian officer, handing him a piece of paper with various scrawl written all over it.

Orion: "Your Majesty...!"

He called.

The suited man paused, dismissing the Atlesian officer with a wave of his hand. Before turning towards Orion and Lilith.

(Y/N): "What news, servant?"

Orion: "Lady Lilith, here to see you. Sir."

(Y/N) was still covered in shadow, the war room was dimly lit in order to emphasize the map. Though one feature of his that could be seen was rather significant. His eyes were now both glowing crimson. They became fixated on Lilith.

(Y/N): "Orion, leave us in peace..."

He bowed and quickly walked away. (Y/N) smiled warmly and chuckled as he laid his eyes on Lilith.

Lilith: "Good evening, (Y/N)."

Only one person in the entire world of Remnant had what it took to call the new Prince of the Grimm by his known first name, known by only a select few.

(Y/N): "Lilith, would you like some tea...?"

He smiled a wide toothy grin.

Stepping into the light provided by fires burning in the hallway, (Y/N)'s full face could be seen. Red eyes, both had become as crimson as blood. His (h/c) hair was all oily, the deepest shade of black and ruggedly combed, veins situated on his neck began pulsating with black fluid coursing through them, his skin had grown as pale as the whitest of snow. The Grimm Prince's very visage claiming the title for his own either way.

Lilith: "This Grimm look kinda suits you, you know?"

She smiled, caressing his cheek softly.

(Y/N): "Your hair looks different, I like it."

He asked. She nodded in response.

Lilith: "Only for the best."

She winks. (Y/N) chuckled.

(Y/N): "I'd go as far to say you're shaping up to be a great looking Queen, if I do say so myself."

He placed a hand on his chest to emphasize himself, Lilith curtsied.

(Y/N): "Now, about that tea?..."

The unlikely couple made their way to a vast dining room which had belonged to Salem once. Now refitted for a much younger, and hungrier ruler of the Darkness. Lilith kindly gestured to a tea set on the table, which was steaming hot.

Lilith: "Ta da."

She poured one out for herself, then (Y/N) next. Placing an abundance of sugar cubes into hers. Meanwhile, (Y/N) grabbed his cup and hoisted it up to meet Lilith's.

(Y/N): "Cheers."

He smiles, Lilith's cup gently collided with his.

Lilith: "To the Fall of the Old World."

She proudly proclaimed. (Y/N) drank a little sip.

(Y/N): "The Restoration of Remnant."

Just then, another person entered the room.

Orion "My Prince."

He bowed. (Y/N)'s personal bodyguard and second most recent member of Death's Hand. The group consisting of those whom (Y/N) allowed control over tje Black Horde.

(Y/N): "What is it now, Octavian?"

Orion: "I'm sorry, am I interrupting?"

He asked. looked nervously between Lilith and (Y/N).

(Y/N): "Yes. You ARE interrupting."

(Y/N) gritted his teeth.

Orion: "My apologies, however. I'm here to inform you that the newly created Grimm type have been deployed to Vale in the thousands.

(Y/N): "Good, Vale is slowly falling under my boot. With Vacuo already fully occupied. I can now begin Phase II.

Orion: "Which is..."

Lilith: "The retrieval of the relics. The Academy of Vacuo has within it a vault. Containing an artifact, which combined with it's three other sister relics... will..."

Lilith paused. Looking woefully towards (Y/N)

(Y/N): "Will be able to be used by a Silver-Eyed Warrior to produce immense amounts of power. An ancient energy source that will be able to annihilate me, regardless of my immortal status. All of this... all of my planning will have been for absolutely nothing."

(Y/N) grumbled as he finished Lily's sentence, looking towards a nearby Chess Board.

(Y/N): "I've waited long years for a moment like this. To rise above my former master and traitor, Salem."

Lilith and Orion followed close behind him. Eyeing the same Chess Board as he did.

(Y/N): "For two years. I've planned and did Salem's bidding. Then I usurped her in just a few weeks. To have this golden opportunity wasted would be such a massive insult to myself."

He removed all black pieces from the board. Leaving the Ebony King alone against an army of Ivory Pieces.

(Y/N): "For two years I have eluded my enemies whom were many. Lilith, please explain to Octavian how I won against such insurmountable odds."

Lilith turned to face Orion. Clearly referring to (Y/N) in her speech.

Lilith: "You pressed on with sheer determination and intelligence. Never stopping to give your enemies time. You harassed them from seemingly everywhere at once and eventually destroyed them by finding their weak point."

(Y/N): "I deceive, I plan, I turn the tide in my favor. Their advantages become their biggest flaws. Leaving me..."

(Y/N) with one fell swipe of his arm, sent every single one of the White Pieces careening off of the chessboard. Leaving the Black King standing triumphantly by itself, with no possible opposition.

(Y/N): "... victorious over all."

Orion grabbed a white pawn from the floor. Placing it back on the chessboard.

(Y/N): "You don't have to clean up this mess, what are you? A maid?"

He asked, earning a slight chuckle from Lilith and Orion.

Orion: "Excuse my tone. Sire. But, why did you see it necessary to tell me how you defeated almost everyone you come across?"

(Y/N): "It is because, you are soon to become my General. I'll expect you to learn from me. Learn how to conduct a chess game and you shall conduct wars."

He smirked a little, Octavian seemed a little more nervous than usual, yet stood firm and proudly.

Orion: "I will wear the bestowed rank with honor."

(Y/N): "Now get out of here."

Orion: "Yes my lord."

He exited the room as fast as he entered.

(Y/N): "Never have I predicted in my life that I would have a chance to finally control all of Remnant."

Lilith: "I'm very excited for you. And for us."

She whispered in his ear as she sat on the armchair of my throne.

(Y/N): "This world is united, their motivation is strong. Nevertheless, it will be satisfying watching it crumble piece by piece. Until nothing but dust is left of their will, victorious over all I will stand high and mighty."

He proclaimed. Both to Lilith and mainly to himself.