Chapter 70
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Ascended Realms
BISHAMONTEN
The Infernal Palace was a very different place when SHE was in residence. Whereas when only HE was there the abode of the two gods who ruled the universe was completely dark, when SHE was there, it was a bright, sunny place, with vines growing up the black walls covered in white flowers, birds singing, and a variety of critters who peeked out from amongst the chess pieces.
Just because the Infernal Palace didn't appear quite so intimidating as the last time he had been there, Bishamonten wasn't fooled. She-who-is could be far more fickle and capricious than the Dark Lord ever was, and whatever SHE wanted, He-who's-not usually gave her.
Even if it was his head…
Both gods were seated at the smaller chess board, the one which h
