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"Yes, yes. Powerful Leon, stealing candy from elementary students. My, how frightening~" teased the Sin before being asked about his own life. When they reached the door, he paused and gave it thought. "Hmm... I can't remember it that well. I believe I was still working at the time, though I'm not sure if my father had passed away yet." It was a lie, he remembered his life before a Sin very well. At that time he was working in the steel factories. The first Five-Year Plan ended and he along with the others were happy to finally rest in the luxury they worked for. Then Stalin started the Second Five-Year Plan almost instantly, and they all realized that the paradise they hoped for would never come. There were many dark memories that were made during that time as well, but none Nikolai wanted to think about, and it showed in his eyes.
But he turned before Leon could get a good look and opened the door. Inside the girl was sleeping soundly.

"Hmph. It's all fun and games until she wets the bed." Nikolai grunted. She was clutching the pillow tightly while sleeping soundly. Well, he supposed she could be rather cu- No! He would not succumb to childish charm! Just wait, soon enough she would be screaming and interrupting the valuable time he had with Leon!
The Sin blinked and straightened up as his brand pulsed. He looked off into the distance for a second then looked at Leon. "It seems I'm being summoned somewhere." he said, already feeling a satanic pentagram somewhere pulling at his soul. "Would you like to accompany me, darling, or stay here?"

"Of course, dearie." Nikolai nodded. He moved away from the room until he was sure he was safe from hearing range. He looked around then put his fingers to his mouth and let out a whistle. A caw replied almost instantly. In a few seconds a crow flew down and pecked at the window. Nikolai walked to the window and opened it up for the bird to fly in and land on his shoulder. He explained as much as he could to the crow, his surprise daughter and the bird's reason for being here. After a caw here and there, Ezekiel flew off of Nikolai's shoulder and landed on one of the dining room chairs.
"He'll do it. Now let's be on our way, dearie." the Sin said as he motioned for Leon to come closer. Once close enough, he grabbed the man's arm and smiled lazily at him. Meanwhile, the floor began to glow purple and blue. In a pulsing flash, a pentagram appeared beneath them with many satanic symbols surrounding it and a curved star at the center with a goat skull symbol inside it. Blue streaks of lightning shot up and surrounded the two, though they didn't harm anything. If anything, the two would experience a tingling sensation that was close to a tickle.
Their surroundings began to blur, like when riding a spinning ride for too long. It didn't last long, however. It quickly calmed down, though the surroundings were completely different. Instead of their house, it was a forest-like area, and standing before the pentagram was a short, cloaked figure.

Nikolai nodded, eyes on the man. Despite his smaller stature compared to the Neutralisa, he had an intimidation about him right now. Perhaps it was because of how lazily he smiled despite being at the center of demonic markings, or because there was a purple fog at his feet, or maybe even because the look in his eyes was similar to a hungry snake waiting to devour its prey.
"Why have you summoned me, dearie?" he asked slowly, emphasizing each syllable and smiling patiently.
"I heard that you make lives better." the cloaked figure said. His voice was rough and hoarse, it took effort for the man to talk.
Nikolai's eyes flashed. "Yes. I can grant anything you wish... at a price." he said with a grin. Leaning back and putting the back of his hand on his hip, he waved his other hand. "What is it you desire, dearie? Name it and it's yours."
With a burst of strength, the man removed his cloak to reveal his indeed old self. He looked like a male version of the evil witch in any princess movie. His nose was huge, his hair (or what remained of it) was white and thinning, warts and liver spots decorated his old, wrinkled skin. "I wish to be young again!" he demanded. "And not just young. I want power! I want magic! The abilities to be an all-powerful king and win back my true love!"
Nikolai didn't flinch at the sight, knowing the pain of old age himself. He did, however, grin at the request.

Nikolai gave Leon a sideways look and grinned. "My, have you been around long enough to start thinking like me?" he mused then laughed lightly and turned back to the old man. "Pay the man besides me no mind, dearie. He's a demon I'm training." he lied easily and moved towards the man casually. He stopped just a foot away from him, where the edge of the circle was. "Power is an incredible thing, dearie. True, it comes with responsibilities and such, but it also comes with vast rewards and pleasures. Although I admit that it can be rather unpredictable, much like love." He looked over his shoulder to look at Leon for a second then back at the man. "Love is quite a tease, and Fate is even worse. They can dangle happiness in front of you in an instance, then snatch it away." His lime green eyes glowed with knowledge. "You're no stranger to this, correct, King Earle?"
The man took a step back, eyes wide. "How did you-"
"You underestimate who you're speaking to." Nikolai replied easily. "Did you think I would know nothing about you? Oh dearie, I know everything - including the reason you're here." He stretched out his hand. "I've become a pushover for love, so I will grant you your wish. I will give you powers beyond your imagination as well as the ability to never age. However, I will rewrite Fate and change who your true love is. If your love is strong, though, perhaps you can defy Fate?" the Sin mused with a grin. "Well then, Your Majesty, have we a deal?"
Earle stared in astonishment at the slim man before him. Change his true love? But... But that would mean...! He looked away for a second, thinking. Maybe it was for the best. Despite that magical kiss he shared with Heinrich, he still chose that dreadful Haneul. But... It wasn't like he could just forget all those wonderful times they shared - like that kiss! What was it Haneul said? No matter what Fate decided, they'd always love each other? Yes... Yes, he'd follow the same logic. Fate would not get in his way!
Looking back at the demon with a determined expression on his own face, Earle nodded his agreement to the deal and shook his hand.

Leon Court




Leon chuckled, although he was a little miffed at himself for laughing at that. "You know, we have a little girl int he house now. We should probably keep the teasing to a minimum now." He started walking towards the girl's room to check on her, hoping that she was still asleep.