Abyssal Counterattack

(I'm a bit late today; the second chapter will be coming shortly!)

In truth, Zariel's reasons for doing this were not solely to take revenge on Baltezu, that cunning traitor. She had considerations of her own as well.

Because of the formidable Dark Eight Demon Generals personally appointed by the King of Hell, and the construction of Hell Gate Fortress at the very front of the Blood War, a large part of her actual authority as the ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells had been weakened. Thus, during this period, Zariel had openly and covertly recruited quite a few subordinates to bolster her own power.

This time, appointing her old acquaintance Baltezu as commander was not without such considerations as well...