"You are my queen Ray. Together we will rule these worlds".

"And I told you time and time again, I do not wish to rule".

"Fine! I rule but at least satisfy me by staying by my side. I love you".

"Of course. I love you too. Let's stay together. Forever and always".

"Yes, Always!".

Declan were staring in disbelief as the last name of the holy mother got revealed.

"Wait Akaba, but that is my last name" he then uttered and looked at Gili with perplex eyes "Are you saying this Ray and I are related? My father never said...".

"That is because he is a demon now" Yuto mused slowly and sighed deeply. His eyes flickered to Shay before continuing "My father told me about the Akaba line and how it brought him great joy once. For that reason, the Akaba line has been kept solid and secure. They even became a clan over the years and were the first my father decided to become nobles in his regime. That is also the reason for why he chooses you Declan for a seat at the inner circle". Declan were staring in disbelief at Yuto.

"Are... are you saying my father is a... Satan soul?" he then asked.

He couldn't quite believe it. Satan souls were demons, who once were humans and have had a contract with a demon. As that contract ended, the demon took his prize, the soul of the contractor, and if he saw any worth, he revived it as a demon servant or...

"Yes, that is exactly what he is" Yuto replied "Father made him out a scattered and injured soul... something he is very proud of. I just never understood why...".

"That is because of Ray herself" Gili mused out. Declan could see her rub her temples for a bit before she continued "They were contracted. The first ever celestial contract. Zarc had no choice but to obey...".

"Please, I beg you. Save my father. I cannot live without him in this world. Please just bring him back. I beg you!".

"As you wish!".

"... but his body was damaged beyond repair, so he revived him as a demon instead. Together they all ventured into the world..." Gili ended, or Declan believed that was it. His beloved Gili didn't look so good, pale as she was, but then again, she must be quite hungry considering she hasn't eaten for three whole days.

"This is all quite fascinating" Alexis mused with a smile "Ray, our holy mother was one special woman. That is why we honor her so much".

"Agreed" Aster mused with a smile "Even from beyond the grave...".

"Yuto!" Shay then suddenly shouted and got everyone's attention. Shay were glaring at Yuto now. "Are you saying... are you admitting that you are that bastard's son? The demon kings. Are you a demon?!".

Silence uttered all around them as people were waiting for Yuto's answer. Declan snort inside. Had those humans not even picked up on that yet? This would be interesting.

"Yes. I am Yuto Haouryu. The second prince of the demon king. Zarc is my father..." Declan was sure he was going to say something more, but Shay wouldn't let him.

He had grabbed Yuto in the collar of his shirt and lifted him up, so they were in height with their eyes. The anger who was radiating from Shay at this moment, Declan was sure it was worthy food for Sorano. It was clear that Yuto was letting him grab him like this. If he really wanted to, he could escape easily.

"You traitor! You were a demon all this time and you never told me!" Shay then hissed "We spent time together. We, we... Ahr I feel so betrayed Yuto!".

"I am sorry Shay. I tried to tell you many times, but I just couldn't. I know your hatred for demons, because they took away your sister and made your life hell" Yuto tried defending "Just know that I value our friendship and our friends. Allen, Saya and most of all you Shay. I never intended to hurt you...".

"Well you did a great job by not telling me the truth!" Shay sneered and dropped Yuto to the floor like he was a ragdoll "I don't need to stay and take this. I am out of here". Then Shay turned around on the hell and left the office in pure rage.

"Shay! Shay wait!" Yuto uttered and got up.

He would surely have followed his former friend, had it not been for Kite, who had placed a hand on his shoulder, and shook his head. A sign that he should leave Shay for the time being. Declan hummed at that. Now that he thought about it, Kite hadn't said a word since this whole meeting started. What was all that about?

"I am sorry high priestess, high priest. I know I didn't live up to your expectations as apprentice" Yuto then said and got up from the floor "I used you all for my own benefit and that I want to apologize for. My father told me about her months ago. About the holy mother and founder named Ray. I just needed to see it for myself. I needed to know who Ray Akaba is. That is the reason I infiltrated the order, but since you know barely anything about her, I have wasted my time...". Declan could see how Yuto bowed respectfully and were about to leave when...

"She is your mother isn't she Yuto?" Alexis then suddenly said which made Yuto freeze instantly. Declan could hear her chuckle a little.

"We already knew before you became an apprentice" Aster continued and smirked knowingly "A demon can't truly hide their signature. Just as an exorcist can't hide their light from a demon. You were radiating with demonic energies...".

"Then why... then why accept me as an apprentice? I don't understand..." Yuto began. He looked extremely shocked as he turned towards them all.

"You might say this meeting was all a test" Kite then said and smirked as well "For you and for the descendant of Ray. We wanted to see if you were truly the one you pretended to be. Father phoenix and sister Rhodes filled me in".

"A test? Does that mean you have information about Ray Akaba and the harmonics?" Declan then questioned suspiciously. At that Alexis nodded and pulled out a notebook from her top drawer in her desk. Declan did notice the faint blue light she used to open it with, meaning not anyone unholy could access it.

"This notebook is written by the holy mother herself. But beware that the notebook is written with her own spiritual power. It will only reveal what She wants you to know. Any other information just doesn't want to reveal itself to the one holding it" Alexis replied and surprisingly handed it to Declan of all people.

Declan were staring confused as her actions, but in the end his curiosity got the better of him. He opened the book and it instantly bluffed over to a certain particular page.

"What does it say?" Gili questioned puzzled as her arm touched his shoulder.

"Well let's see" Declan mused as he began reading the blue script letters in the book.

"To my dear notebook, and to everyone who is reading this.

My name is Ray Akaba and I the owner of this book.

I am here to tell you about a tale between I and a certain demon who I hold strong feelings towards. If you are reading this, you yourself I'm sure, is familiar with such feelings, and I only can encourage to treasure it. Love is important in this world. It can band chaos and create peace. At least that is the case with me. Sure, I got bound by fate to a demon, that started out as rotten as they can get. Or that was at least my first expression of him. He named himself Zarc, and only I know his true name, which I guessed and managed to establish a celestial contract with. We didn't exactly start of great. He killed my father. It was the old man's fault for summoning a demon really, but that said, Zarc didn't had to maim him to pieces, so it was impossible to revive him as human. However, over time I got to know him better. As Zarc, whose dream was to become demon king and rule over the demon realm. At first, I thought he was crazy and only wanted power, but I soon realized that the demon realm was in as much chaos as the human one. In their world only the strongest survived. Kill or be killed really. It was a world for survival and we humans were the sort of sport for them. Before I knew it, Zarc's dream of a utopia of peace also became my dream, and my powers of Harmonics got awaken. I soon discovered I could qualm the fighting between everyone and everything. Humans and demon's alike. But it has two major costs. 1. My light could be dangerous if I influenced humans and demons too much. I can't tell you how many fanatic people had followed us and wanted a piece of me. Not always in the kindest of ways. I was grateful for Zarc being at my side as he dealt with them. Sure, violence was not always the right action, but I was grateful none the less. 2. The harmonics power only works with a demon or an evil entity by your side and only awakens when there is true love and trust between the human and demon alike. I cannot count on how many times I felt rather vulnerable without Zarc by my side or how much I craved his presence and love. Only my current spiritual powers are available, and for that reason I decided to develop them. I got so good, that soon people wanted me to teach them and before I knew it the celestial order got created. It was a collaboration between the demons, alias Zarc when he accented his throne, and the order itself. Zarc intended to keep the demons in line, and those he could not, was slayed or send back by the order.

If you or anyone you know, one day will inherit my powers, I have this advice for you.

Follow your hearts. Live your life as you see fit and love each other.

If you follow those advise nothing truly bad can happen.

That and don't listening to what others want for you. Them judging you is of no concern.

Love to you all.

Ray Akaba.

Declan closed the book as he finished reading out loud. He just couldn't help it. All this information was just so overwhelming. Now Declan understood Gili and the noise completely. The information he was left with had just shaken him beyond belief. He knew Gili was the same, as she was shaking beside him, and Declan without any care, gave the notebook to Yuto in order to hug and calm down his Gili. Sure, they had gotten answers to a lot of things. That the harmonics only worked with a demon partner by your side, and that Gili's powers could be dangerous, if exposed to much for a single human. But what they did with this power or how their future would look like, was still blank for them.

"No! No! That cannot be true!" Yuto then shouted as he dropped the notebook and stumbled backwards into the wall, with a shocked expressing. Everyone was looking at him with confusion written in their faces.

"My... my mother is dead..." Yuto then uttered rather shocked.

"So?" Declan questioned "I thought you knew that. She is a human...".

"I... I know that. But... my father granted her eternal youth because he didn't want to lose her. She was having as long a life span as he was. It is all in the notebook" Yuto uttered. He looked extremely pale. "My mother left the order 300 years ago, because she was pregnant, with me and my brothers, but... but... it is terrible!".

"Wait what? If she was partly immortal, how did she die?" Declan questioned rather puzzled. The demon king was after all still around and very much alive.

"I... I... she gave birth to us... she loved her so much" Yuto began as tears fell down his cheeks, like waterfalls "The book, her spiritual pressure continued recording, even at her deathbed, but father... and my mother. They didn't take into account that demon children, even newborn halflings, is ranking themselves into their own society. She gave birth to all four of us, an impressive feed, and we children sorted ourselves into our own hierarchy. Yuya at the bottom, and Yuri at the top. That is why I am the second ranked prince...but...". Yuto's voice were barely a whisper now. He got paler by the minute.

"Yuri went further!" Yuto then screamed out. "Mother was weak after child's birth and because she couldn't put herself in respect... He killed her! My own brother!". Silence uttered as the news sank in. No one was saying anything but Yuto who was sobbing uncontrollable. After a bit he continued.

"My mother knew Yuri killed her, but she doesn't blame him for it. He was a baby. A demonic baby. And I know for a fact that father put us in place afterwards, or we wouldn't follow him now" Yuto continued "But I know father... he was devastated. He barely speaks of her. Of our mother and... the way he looks at Yuri, it all makes sense now. Why he cuts him off. Why Yuri no matter what he does to please our father, it is left with resentment. Yuri did speak about that he had found something that was sure to get father's attention, but... if it is because of this, father would not acknowledge him either. I... I don't know what to do here... I love my brother and my father... I... I...".

"I want to have an audience with the demon king! It is eminent that I do or one of them will lose their life" Gili suddenly spoke as blue energy suddenly rose around her "But first things first, you, the order need to deal with the tainted darkness that roams these walls. If they don't it will be certain doom for us all!".

A,N: Hu, hu, hu. Talk about bad omen. Especially after that sad story of Ray and Zarc. Or can you call it a story considering the way I wrote it? Lol. Well I like it and that is all that it matters. Anyone who knows what tainted darkness Gili is speaking off? If not, you are gonna be shocked in the next chapter. Mu-hu ha-ha. Please comment on what you think so far.