Chapter 2 title: The Second War for the future of Devils
Ajuka shows interest in the crystals found only in Agares
Anti-Goverment faction has been trying to recruit Sirzechs, bc he's opposite of a Maou (Kind, high morality, civil, and military and magical knowledge)
The government fears Sirzechs for his power and if he does become Maou, he'll gain tons of political power
Sirzechs doesn't want to join the Anti-government faction because he doesn't like politics, prefers singing instead, and that Grayfia would be his enemy (Which he fears most)
Euclid is the heir for Lucifuge clan, originally it was Grayfia since she was first born(The family didn't think they'll get a son so soon). He's not as talented or as strong as her, but he's good enough to be the heir (Lucifuge traditions are that the successor should be a man, with Rizevim also wanting it)
Grayfia doesn't like dealing with politics, official duties with Bidleid and her father
Rizevim is titled "The Son of the Morning Star"
Prince Lucifer doesn't work at all, refuses to be the Son of Lucifer, handed over politics to other devils and lived in seclusion
Lucifuge have more responsibilities with Lucifer and act as their agents. However with Rizevim never doing anything and Bidleid being the center, Lucifer's agents are basically nothing (No one says this to Grayfia, but she understands the truth)
Grayfia says that if Euclid becomes a good successor, the weight she carries would be reduced. Serafall tells Sirzechs that this is a good thing (He gets embarrassed)
Grayfia says having a brother or sister will always change things, more or less, but always
Sirzechs says that seeing her interact with Euclid makes him think she's a good sister and would be a good mother. Grayfia turns red and her voice shows that she's shocked and embarrassed
Anti-Goverment meeting with Bael, Gremory, Sitri, Astaroth, and Glasya-Labolas:
If Bidleid ,Tsufaame, and Damaidosu officially become Maou, the war will continue and there will be no future left for devils
Discussions of possible war lost and their army size and strength, as well as if Sirzechs, Ajuka, Serafall, and Falbium would join the Anti-government faction. Their parents describing how their children would react:
Ajuka: No interest in politics, but understands the danger of situation
Serafall: Dissatisfied with the government, would fight if civil war starts
Falbium: Lazy, would be dangerous for civil war, would act if he feels like it, if he doesnt, they're in trouble
Sirzechs: Understands the danger, but its not who he is, so he'd probably be the last to join
He's needed to win the war, since he can fight the children of Maou
Rizevim wont fight, but they need to prepare the 4 for him just in case. He has power equal or surpassing his father
Without the 4, there will be no future left for devils
Zekram received news about Government and Rebel soldiers fighting in the capital and told everyone to gather allies, be prepared for an emergency and contact their children
Sirzechs who arrived at the capital saw that it has become a battlefield, civilians running, and soldiers fighting each other.
The performance hall where his choir was to sing is covered in a sea of flames
Using magic to reach the venue, and blowing open the doors. He's covering himself in POD to protect himself. Inside the venue are flames, and the walls, ceilings and pillars are falling
Sirzechs can only desperately wish the children to be safe and rush into the fire.
Grayfia after dealing with the rebels and assisting civilians arrived at the venue after worrying about Sirzechs' choir. The performance hall has been burnt down, and Sirzechs is in front of building looking at the row of corpses. She stands next to him and sees his horrible expression. The small bodies are badly burnt, serious injuries, and been carbonized.
"...They were here to sing a song of peace. Just to let the citizens of the capital hear the results of their practice."
"I saw it, Grayfia. I... Although I was flying in the flames, I didn't get harm. Thanks to the magic of this "Destruction". For me... I was told by my parents when I was young. Strength. Special power."
Sirzechs- clenched his fist and slammed the road.
"What...what powerful power! Special power! I don't have one! I haven't saved these children!"
Grayfia said to the crying Sirzechs:
"Sirzechs, even you There are limits too -"
However, Grayfia saw the expression of Sirzechs and stopped her words.
Because this youth, who always has a gentle smile on his lips, is already angry at the moment.
"...In the past, I heard from the soldiers of the current Maou. I received the command of the Maou family... "Don’t worry about the citizens who run slow, do not stop killing the rebels!"
Hearing this order, Grayfia was speechless.
She only received orders from the superiors to repel the anti-government soldiers and assist the citizens in taking refuge.
The people in this venue did not seem to have time to escape, and they were involved in the conflict.
Sirzechs took the hand of one the body as if it was asking for help.
"...these children just came here to sing a song of peace... sing the proud songs trained in practice... Sorry, sorry, I am late... if I can come early..."
Grayfia - There is nothing to say to him in one sentence.
He - will not forgive the behaviour of the Maou.
After the armed conflict in the capital, the war will obviously spread to all parts of the country, and the civil war between the Maou government and the anti-government side will intensify.
Sirzechs made up his mind and stood on the front line as ta devil of the anti-government side.
Destiny prepared an extremely harsh road in front of Sirzechs and Grayfia.
Azazel received a report that civil war has started for the devils. He began wondering which side will win and hope it doesn't lead to the continuation of war. He orders defensive barriers be placed at the border, as they watch the civil war on the other side.
Lucifer left behind the rank "Transcendence" for Rizevim, but the Lords of Lucifer discovered and researched that Sirzechs and Ajuka may also be of that rank.
Nebiros wants to use the Malebranche (Claws of Evil) as their last resort
The 4 Maou secretly used them as weapons, but felt threatened by their power and sealed them away
They weren't used in the Great War, because even if the devils win, they'd be too exhausted to fight them, so they were sealed away and unused
Only the leader Malacoda can never be awakened.
They need Lucifigue or Lucifer's permission to unseal them. They cant tell Lucifuge their plan of unsealing them, as it increases the chance of the population knowing of their existence besides as just legends, and they would order the statues destroyed.
Nebiros suggests using them against other mythological forces