Chapter 1411: The King Is Back
After Father Black signed the contract, he turned calmly to Lucifer and asked, "Are you ready?"
Lucifer chuckled, the sound rich and amused. Beside him, Seraphina also chuckled, her voice dripping with mockery.
"It is impossible for any person of a lower rank to beat a Morningstar," she said, "no matter what treasured weapon they use."
Father Black nodded once.
"I know," he replied simply. "And I am not the one going to battle."
Those words caught everyone by surprise.
Who was he referring to?
At that exact moment, space cracked open with a deafening boom. A huge, massive portal tore through the void, its edges burning with crimson flames.
From within it, enormous Hell Beasts flew out first — colossal creatures with multiple heads and bodies wreathed in shadowfire. Then, a gigantic pulsating demon stepped out, its form towering and oppressive.
Lucifer’s eyes narrowed, then he chuckled.
"Leviathan?"
He shook his head, clearly entertained.
"I never knew Earth had fallen so far that they would even worship a demon I myself once imprisoned."
People back on Earth began to whisper frantically. Even the gods in the stands exchanged confused glances.
However, Leviathan spoke, his voice deep and resonant.
"It is good to see you again, Lucifer... but you misunderstand. I am merely a royal member of the household of Hell."
Those words shocked Lucifer.
Leviathan stepped aside and announced boldly:
"The arrival of my Lady Death — Queen of Hell and the Eighth Earth — and her husband, King of Hell and the Eighth Earth... King Lenny Tales the Wise, the Fine Sailor, the Unyielding Sovereign, the Breaker of Chains, and the Eternal Regent of Two Realms."
Eyes widened across the arena — whether on Earth or in space.
Everyone froze.
From the massive portal, two figures stepped out.
First came Lenny Tales.
He was strikingly handsome — sharp, refined features that carried both regal elegance and dangerous charm. His hair was pure white, flowing down to his shoulders like fresh snow, and his eyes were a piercing, luminous blue that seemed to hold entire galaxies within them.
He wore flowing robes made entirely of hellfire — living flames in deep crimson and obsidian black that shifted and danced across his body like liquid silk.
The robes moved as if alive, occasionally revealing glimpses of ancient runes etched into the fabric, yet they never burned him. Instead, they accentuated his tall, powerful frame, giving him an almost divine yet infernal presence.
By his side walked Lady Death.
She was dressed entirely in black — a gown that looked as though it had been woven from hundreds of souls.
The fabric shimmered with faint, whispering faces and shadows that moved within the folds, giving the impression that countless spirits were bound into the material itself. The gown hugged her form elegantly, both beautiful and terrifying.
Behind Lenny came another figure.
Leviathan announced her arrival with deep respect:
"The Mother of the King... Lilith."
Lilith stepped out with graceful confidence. She had long, flowing red hair that cascaded like liquid fire down her back, and skin as fair as fresh snow. Her gown was blood-red, flowing like fresh blood around her body, elegant yet menacing.
She moved to stand on one side of Lenny, while Lady Death leaned gently against his chest on the other side.
The entire arena —fallen angels, humans, and gods alike — stared in stunned silence at the royal family of Hell that had just arrived.
The true rulers of the Eighth Earth had finally stepped onto the stage.
The arrival of Lenny and the two women left Lucifer frozen for a long moment.
He stared, genuinely stunned. These were people he had assumed were all dead.
He had abandoned and destroyed Lilith long ago, once he decided her usefulness had ended.
Death should not even exist in this world as her domain limited her movement.
It was the only reason he willingly betrothed his son, lenny to her in the first place for the exchange.
And Lenny... he had personally destroyed Lenny’s body and taken his heart when he absorbed the Devil System.
But now, everything was different.
Lenny did not even glance at Morningstar. Instead, he floated gracefully toward where the Earthlings stood.
The moment he approached, Father Black stepped forward. He placed a hand over his chest and dropped to one knee.
"Regent of the Eighth Earth greets his King."
The instant those words left his mouth, everyone from Earth followed.
Athena, Crusher, Perseus, Alexander, Kanada, Insect B, and all the warriors and gods knelt in perfect succession, bowing deeply to their King.
The children followed. They were many myths about Lenny Tales.
The man that gave the Eighth Earth its freedom.
It was taught in schools, history books. This was their King. The legend himself.
Back on Earth, the reaction was immediate. Millions watching on screens began dropping to their knees one after another. Streets, homes, schools — everywhere — people bowed in reverence and overwhelming emotion.
Lenny stepped forward, gently took Father Black by the shoulders, and lifted him to his feet.
"You have done well, Regent," he said softly. "Thank you for keeping our home... our family... safe."
Father Black could no longer hold it in. Tears streamed down his face — tears of pure joy. He pulled Lenny into a tight embrace.
Lenny comforted him quietly. "I know it has not been easy."
Then he turned to the crowd and spoke louder, his voice warm yet commanding.
"I am aware of each and every one of your struggles. To reach this point... you have all done well."
At that moment, Father Black’s daughter, Elara, stepped forward. She looked up at Lenny with big, curious eyes.
"Are you my godfather?" she asked. "Daddy said when I was little that the King is my godfather."
Lenny chuckled softly and picked her up with one arm.
"Yes, I am," he replied gently. "And you might not know it, but from the day you were born, I gifted you the comprehension of shadow runes, and a whole bunch of incredible gifts.
But don’t worry, i brought more."
He waved his free hand, and a large egg — the size of an ostrich egg — appeared. He handed it to her.
"When it hatches, it will come out as a Rank 8 Hell Beast. Take care of it well."
Whispers spread instantly across Earth and through the cosmos.
Hell Beasts were ranked from 1 to 9 according to their destructive power. A Rank 8 could essentially destroy an entire solar system.
And he was giving such power to a mere child?
Lenny set Elara down to admire her new gift, then moved on.
He embraced Crusher. The two men chuckled warmly. Once enemies, then friends fighting a common foe, now brothers who had lived long thanks to Lenny.
Next was Perseus. Lenny placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I know all the hardships you have been through," he said. "And I know you still feel guilty about Victor. But I have news for you."
He waved his hand. Another portal opened, showing Victor resting peacefully in a healing chamber.
"I used the Origin Core of Hell to heal him of the fallen angels’ corruption. In a while, he will be fully healed.
You can visit whenever you feel like it, Athena will help you."
Perseus broke down in tears of joy.
Lenny moved to Morgana. She still looked as elegant as ever.
"I am sorry I never returned the love you had for me," he said gently. "But I was destined for another even before I knew it."
Morgana smiled softly. "I know. I stopped being a delusional bitch a long time ago. I’m okay with my position now."
Lenny smiled and hugged her.
Then he approached Alexander.
The brute looked at him with a focused gaze and said, "I guess this means I can no longer call you ’kid,’ seeing as you are far beyond my age now."
Lenny laughed and hugged him tightly.
He moved to Kanada. She raised a hand.
"You don’t need to say anything. I already know. And yes, I intend for Earth and my planet of Pepsodent to become one."
Lenny nodded.
Next was Insect B — his very first child. He patted her head gently. She leaned into the touch with quiet affection.
Finally, he turned to the goddess Demeter. She bowed low.
"Thank you for comforting Father Black," Lenny said. "Without you, none of this would have been possible."
Demeter replied softly, "All I did was love a man with all my heart."
Meanwhile, another figure had stepped up to meet Lady Death.
It was Vinegar.
She stopped before her and said, "It’s time, isn’t it?"
Lady Death smiled. "You and I are one."
Vinegar nodded, then turned to Lenny before stepping forward. She took Death’s hand. Like mist merging, the two became one again.
Lenny approached his wife. She smiled, eyes glowing like a rainbow.
"Husband," she whispered.
He placed a soft kiss on her forehead, then stepped forward toward Lucifer.
Lucifer could not help but chuckle. Suddenly, everything made sense.
"No wonder Earth became so strong in merely a hundred years," he said. "No wonder they got a blue sun. No wonder they were so bold. It was all because of you... son."
He tilted his head.
"But what I don’t understand is... where did you get so much power from?"
Lenny smiled.
"Can’t you tell already? I am the King of a Primary Plane that anchors the universe. I am King of Hell."
