It didn't take too long till the two were properly dressed and back at the throne chamber. So far it seemed only the two of them were inside the chamber, leaving them with a certain degree of privacy. Still, it seemed that Aseria had some questions for her, questions that Esperia was more than eager to clarify further. "Queen Esperia, why are you looking to return to Earthland?" The question made her smile as she gently rested a hand on the arm of her throne. "Although I might be a Demon now, I still hold onto my origins as a human. Even now, I still consider myself just as much the Demon Queen of Debauchery, as I consider myself Esperia, the Blue Pegasus mage~"
Aseria seemed quite lost in thought about these words, seemingly considering them carefully. "So you are saying that because of your past, you are able to overcome the traditional destructive behavior that demons tend to possess?"
The question was a curious one, one that made her bring a hand to her cheek as she pondered for a while. "I'm not sure, I'd say it might be partly because of that. Although one could say that the mortal races are similar in that regard right? Whether human, elf or dwarf: they all possess the possibility to do things that could be perceived as good or evil. What makes us different from them? Perhaps the Obscura might make us lean toward darker tenacities, but what if one conquered it? Wouldn't that show how strong our will is? How determined our resolve can be? I'd say that even demons are capable of accomplishing good things."
Aseria nodded her head lightly as she listened to Esperia's opinion, leading to her to clarify soon afterwards. "In hindsight I'd say it is likely because of my past that I am so determined. I seen both the good and bad of mortals. The beautiful and the ugly, and even then I can't help but desire to leave Earthland's fate to its own denizen. My entire life I asked why there was never divine intervention. Not during the civil war, not during the demonic invasion or even during the time the darkest timeline raiders crossed over into our world. But perhaps it is because these other-realmers never really cared or considered it their responsibility? Whatever the case might be, I know my place~ and it is among my friends."
As she rose from her throne Esperia walked over to the black-winged Seraphim and gently extended a hand toward her. "How about it Aseria? Would you like to see for yourself the beauty that Earthland has to offer?"
The angel nodded her head in response, gently grasping a hold of her hand as she felt Esperia gently tug her along, but rather than going downwards they went up, this time to the balcony that overlooked the castle. Once there Esperia could see her demonic subordinates had gathered, the legions she had attained by usurping Ulquirr's throne revealing she had grown a fair degree in influence within the abyss.
As she stepped toward the balcony's railing she spoke, although she could feel that due to her power her voice seemingly resonated within the minds of her followers. "My loyal followers, the time has come at last! We have reclaimed our freedom, vanquished the false king from his throne and celebrated and feasted as if there was no tomorrow!"
The demons roared in cheers as she resumed. "But tomorrow has come~ And so I bring new orders: Grow our numbers! To these who wish to join us, recruit them to our side. To these who oppose us? Strike them down! Be free and show me a grand festival upon my return!"
And with these words the Demon Queen of Debauchery returned to the castle, preparing to descent toward the deepest chambers of the keep alongside Aseria. The portal leading toward Earthland was waiting for her. Soon she would be able to return home once more!
Arriving at the gateway chamber the machine that would empower the portal was waiting for her, her hand moving quietly toward it as the ring around her finger pulsed with eerie energy and then... Woosh! a large portal spread open in the gateway, seemingly granting Esperia access to the realm she had once called home. Aseria waited beside her, a mixture of curiosity and excitement visible in her expression as the Demon Queen approached the portal and stepped through it, thoughts of Hargeon drifting through her mind as a wave of blue energy surrounded her being.
WC: 775
Total WC: 1050/1500