QT: The Secondary Character Counterattacks (Obey Me! characters x Reader)

Arc 3. The Cursed Witch Conquers the Wild Prince (Diavolo x Reader) Chapter 3

"Why're we here? These humans are too noisy," complained Gabriel.

"Please don't talk like you're not human, brother," Michael corrected him before grabbing him by the shoulder and walking away from the gossiping ladies.

"I don't get why we're investigating this whatshername when you said she couldn't have healed Diavolo." Gabriel paused. Then he pointed an accusing finger. "Could she?"

"She couldn't. At least I don't think so. I spoke with Lilith about the mana I found and she confirmed it with me."

"Confirmed what?"

"It was primordial mana."

Gabriel's eyes widened.

Humans define mana as life-force, as the energy, the very essence of everything. In a way they're right. Mana is every piece of their Father, the Creator of everything, who once scattered himself out of boredom and accidentally birthed the universe. But a billion years has passed since then. Now mana has diluted into a weaker form that humans can only barely sense it, let alone use it.

A human with primordial mana was...

"Impossible," he whispered. "Maybe you made a mistake, maybe it was just Diavolo's magic or—"

"Do you seriously think Lilith can make a mistake?"

Lilith was one of the youngest angels. However, she loved knowledge and was a fast learner. She knew everything about the world that their Father made. Well, almost everything.

"Why don't we just ask Father, then?" Gabriel asked but they both knew it was hopeless. Their Father was finicky and only answered questions he wanted to answer, and that's if he bothers to listen.

"He's gone off somewhere. Probably travelling," said Michael.

"Travel to where? The old man created this entire place from his own fart."

"At any rate, Lilith is curious about this anomaly and asked me to investigate. You know I can't say no to her when she asks so nicely."

Gabriel stared at his brother, his face deadpan.

Michael was disturbed. "What is it?"

"I'm thinking ... " He smirked. "I'm thinking whether you're really doing this for Lilith or yourself."

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Pft, of course you do. The chick called you a pervert and you were catatonic for three days straight. It was pathetic, really. You probably want revenge. Go on, tell me the truth, this little brother will help you out."

"Will my little brother kindly shut his mouth before I..." Michael fell quiet.

Gabriel cocked an eyebrow and faced the direction Michael looked at. "What, you..."

The entire market was struck silent. Soft footsteps against the unpaved sandy street were heard as a figure walked past a crowd of slack-jawed onlookers.

[Ding. Michael and Gabriel are ten feet away.]

You curled your lips and finally raised your eyes that have always pointed down. There were gasps in the crowd.

[...]

"That's right. Cower before me, masses."

[H-host, do I have to do this?]

"Behold my secret move, worth 73% of work and 100% of my reward points: heavenly beauty graces the earth!"

[... The sun that yearned to embrace you could only caress your form with a golden halo. The wind curled your hair playfully, never throwing it, treating it only with the gentleness of two lovers becoming one for the first time. Your skin was like glass that beckoned one to come and kiss it... ]