The Devil Tears: Lord of the Night
Arc 1 Chapter 25: The Devil Cult

The caravans had made half the journey from Alemania City to Tyrol City. On this night, Luciel and Liz are having a meal with Dupold in front of a fire.

“ Glekkk.. Glekk.. Emm.. I think it tastes too sweet for me, but I think the women of – city women will like it,“ Dupold said.

Dupold had just tasted a drink made by Luciel.

“ I think this drink is delicious Ciel,“ Liz sipped the drink that Luciel made.

“ That? Thank you Liz. “

“ What's the name of the drink? “ ask Dupold.

“ I don't know, I'll give it a name when it's been a perfect product,“ Luciel replied.

“ Do you also want to open a Ciel tavern? “ Ask Liz.

“ Yes, you also know I really like to mix things and experiment, including mixing – mix some kind of drink and find a unique drink,“ explained Luciel.

Luciel turned the rabbit satay he was burning.

“ I think our food is ripe,“ he said.

Luciel and Liz had previously gone hunting an animal for dinner, and found 3 Apenine rabbits. Luciel then invited Dupold to eat with them.

Caravan groups do not camp alone there, there are also hunters and other travelers near those who settle and rest there.

Luciel and Liz were on a lake that was the boundary between the City of Tyrol and Alemania. And the road route they are passing is often passed by the traveler and this spot is not only a source of water, but has a comfortable place to rest.

“ Hey Dupold, do you know anything about Devil Cult? “ ask Luciel.

Dupold then stopped eating and remembered things that he would never forget for 25 years.

“ Yes, they are a group of crazy people who will do anything for the sake of a power and knowledge of magic.“ Dupold's tone turned cold after listening to Luciel's question.

“ As you know, they are – people who do deal with the devil to get instant power or information – information about forbidden magic.“ Dupold then ate the grilled meat and began to continue his explanation.

“ Many are out there Devil Cult society, depending on which demon they serve.“

Dupold then began to explain Luciel about the Devil Cult in more detail.

When someone makes a deal with Satan, they will be bound by a soul contract that binds them. No magic can release his Contract if they have already performed the soul binding contract ritual. The Devil Cult must carry out a task – tasks given by the Devil he contracted in exchange for the power or knowledge given by the demon.

They experimented with humans and sometimes combined the intelligence of a clever human and a monster that had a physique superior to that of a human, thus creating a Mutant.

“ I 7 years ago was once captured by the group Devil Cult who named them the group Eternal Soul.“ Dupold's expression turned grim.

“They experimented with the souls of – human souls, when I was freed by the Holy Knights the priests tried to heal my souls who became their guinea pigs. But still some of my memories are missing.“

“Well, I'm sorry Dupold,“ said Luciel felt sorry.

“Nah, all just past haha.. “ They then finish their food and then rest.

“I heard you guys were up against one of their Mutant experiments?“

“Yes, I think the Mutants we fought back at that time were an imperfect experiment.“ Liz recalled her fight with the Mutants.

“When night comes his strength increases, but the Mutant loses a little bit of his intelligence, “ explained Liz.

“Yes, I thought if we were at that time fighting the perfect Mutant, maybe we wouldn't be able to defeat him.“

They went to bed after finishing their meal.

The next day, the caravans continued on their way to Tyrol City.

“Hey Ciel, our main goal is to go to the Holy Empire of Isenburg right? “ Liz arrives – arrives inquire Luciel.

“Daddy, why is that?“

“How long will we stay In Rhine Duchy?“

“ Hmmm.. I think we'll be staying for a few months. I want to raise money first, because I plan to open a hardware and weapons store when I live in the Holy Isenburg Empire. Maybe I'll also work as a hunter later “ Luciel tells his plan to Liz.

“Is that? Then we will do the Quest together okay.“ Liz looks very excited.

“What is Liz's plan later?“ ask Luciel

Liz then fell silent in confusion

“I want to get stronger!“ the answer.

“Maybe Liz has to find a mentor to help you grow.“ Luciel gave advice.

“But how do we find him, someone who wants to teach me.“

“Isn't in the Guild a lot of mentor services for beginner Hunter?“ ask Luciel

“But I want to mentor a Knight Ciel, I want to know more about a Knight.“

A Knight usually has a follower called Squire, which is someone who has been taught some Knight techniques and codes their – code as a life guideline.

Luciel then thinks of finding Liz a retired Knight

“Alright, when we get to Rhine City I will find you a retired Knight,“ Luciel said.

Retired Knights will usually be hired as an instructor at an academy to teach the basic – of their techniques there. But not a few also the retired Knights do other normal activities such as selling.

“Good.“ Liz agreed.

After a long journey. They cross paths with a group of soldiers, they bring – soldiers who died or were seriously injured because of the war. There were soldiers who screamed hysterically because of a trauma that he experienced, there were some soldiers who even lost one part of his body. ‘ Could happen again a big battle there ‘ Luciel Thought

Seeing this sight Liz asked Luciel.

“Ciel, why do their fellow humans fight each other? I don't understand, why we can't unite together when a time of great war happens,“ asked Liz.

Luciel was silent from Liz's question, Luciel was still unable to find the answer.

“I dreamed of becoming a Knight for wanting to eradicate monsters and demons to protect others, but I wouldn't know what I would do if I had to kill the humans I should have protected,“ talk Liz.

Luciel then chose the word – words he would say to Liz.

“Liz, humans are also very fragile creatures. A kind father will do anything at all to protect his family, “ Luciel replied.

“You understand what I want to try to convey?“ ask Luciel.

“Taste so.“

“Each of us must increase our experience in dealing with the problems of this world so that later we will not regret the decisions we make,“ explained Luciel.

“Ummm.“ Liz nodded too.

After several hours of travel, the Caravan began to stop and rest because the day had begun to night. Luciel and Liz tried to practice magic for a few hours before deciding to take a break. They will arrive at Tyrol City at noon tomorrow.