Xie De knew little about Hell's hierarchy, but Leviathan represented envy among the seven deadly sins, putting them on the same level as Beelzebub before him and Asmodeus. Most of the other demons would probably attend a party Leviathan hosted.
When Xie De said nothing, Beelzebub blinked his large, clear eyes at him. "So you'll go with me, right?"
"Of course. The party's the day after tomorrow?"
"Yes."
"I'll be back in time." Xie De rose and headed outside. By then, Belial was nowhere to be seen.
When Xie De started the red car, Beelzebub appeared in the passenger seat, his chubby little hands clutching the seat belt, his expression still somewhat bewildered.
"Where exactly are you going? Why are you leaving this city?"
Xie De pressed the accelerator, his gaze fixed ahead. Magnificent buildings flashed past the windows as he answered calmly, "I think that's my business. There's no need for you to ask so many questions."
"It isn't your business."
The little demon blinked innocently. "You appeared in my city. You're a soul that belongs to me, and I have a duty to judge you. Arrogant priest, please give me an honest account of your sins."
Without hesitating, Xie De answered casually, "Suicide."
"Why did you kill yourself?"
"Because I was too disappointed in reality. I defied the Lord's decision and abandoned my faith in Him."
The little demon grew serious. His enormous blue eyes opened wide and stared unblinkingly at Xie De, slowly twisting and changing into the densely packed compound eyes of a fly. They were utterly grotesque.
Even his voice seemed layered as it echoed in Xie De's ears. Only then did Xie De truly feel the oppressive presence of Hell's chancellor. It was as though the passenger beside him wasn't a little boy, but