Short 7: Asmodean Crystals of Color, Shape, and Mystery

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Two Days After the Loo Loo Land event...

Blitz and his family are visiting Stolas and Octavia. Loona, and the kids are with Octavia to chat and have fun in Octavia's bedroom. Blitz, however, is with Stolas in his royal chamber to discuss more about the Asmodean Crystal on Blitz's chest and about the Green Coin shaped Asmodean Crystal that they found in Loo Loo Land. Along with the Apple shaped Asmodean Crystal that's been found in Pentagram city.

Luckily, both crystals are safe in Blitz's scepter as it lies on the bed. Using a magnifying glass, Stolas observes more about the crystal on the Imp's chest, especially how it glowed during the event in Loo Loo Land.

"Hmm, it's still very unusual to me. Normally these Asmodean Crystals are placed in jewelry and other forms of accessories, but never been like this," Stolas says.

"I remember Charlie mentioning that this never happened before," Blitz says.

"Yes. Still, it's quite unusual," Stolas says and places the magnifying glass down.

He then picks up Blitz's scepter to see the apple shaped crystal and the coin shaped crystal and observes it.

"And I've never seen or heard of these crystals taking on these odd shapes and able to give you magical abilities," Stolas says.

"Neither have I," Blitz says.

"When I first got the apple crystal, the celestian and infernoian magic and spells I can already use became stronger, and the coin crystal also increased my Electrokinesis magic and spells," Blitz says.

"Hmm, that's quite unusual for Asmodean Crystals to do. Usually, they allow demons to gain a human form and open the portal to Earth. What you explained is very unnatural for their original purposes," Stolas says.

"It's possible. Charlie explained to me that the crystals were used for some strange experiment, and they're connected to the ones that Topaz explains about them being stolen years ago," Blitz says.

He then says, "Charlie is glad to hear that we found another one of the gemstones but is confused to learn what the carny told us. It shocks anyone who tries to touch it."

"Yes. Meanwhile, the apple-shaped crystal turns demons into monsters when it's directly contacted," Stolas says.

"What's more, when Alastor and Charlie tried to use the crystal's magic and my scepter, it didn't work. And yet, when I use it, I can use the magic of those crystals," Blitz says.

"May I try?" Stolas asks.

"Sure," Blitz answers.

Stolas then waves Blitz's scepter and tries to channel his own magic to the crystals. However, nothing happens, which makes the Goetia Prince battle and confused.

"Hmm, very interesting," Stolas says.

Then passes the scepter to Blitz, "Perhaps these crystals only work for you and you can channel your magic to the crystals' powers."

"Yeah. That's what Charlie suspected the first time she tried to use it with the first crystal I found," Blitz says, and takes his scepter.

Blitz then waves his scepter and is able to make his angelic wings and halo appear. He then cast the celestian light in his hand. Then allow it to float up and it sparkles a bright light in the room.

Blitz then casts his Electrokinesis magic and creates an electric coin and throws it out of the window and it hits the ground.

Soon, both magic comes to a stop when Blitz cancels the magic.

"Hmm, it seems that your magic is able to control the power of the crystals," Stolas says.

"I begin to think so myself, especially what we know," Blitz says.

Then scratches under his chin, "And from what Charlie and I figured, the crystal on my chest seems to be drawn to the other crystals. I also have to wonder why it's so different."

"What makes you say that?" Stolas asks.

Blitz then says, "You remember how the crystal is the reason why my family and I were sent back to Hell?"

"Yes?" Stolas replies.

"Well, I tried to use its power to open the portal back to Thaumarata, but nothing happened," Blitz says and scratches his head, "It's kind of odd."

"That is strange," Stolas says.

Blitz then puts on his shirt, "I don't understand it as well. Selene taught me everything she could about the magic Thaumarata, but she never heard of the magic from the crystal on my chest either."

"I'm sure we'll figure it out someday," Stolas says.

Blitz asks, "Is there anyone we can talk to about it?"

"Hmm, I could think of a few higher up demons we can think of. For example, there's Asmodeus. After all, the Asmodean Crystals originally belong to him and any of his demons who obtain the crystal will be under his jurisdiction," Stolas says.

"Yes. Charlie told me about it as well. Also, the crystals that were used for the experiment were stolen from his personal supplies," Blitz says, "Charlie told me about Asmodeus and how the crystals belong to him and any demon who wants one needs to go through him."

"That is true. However, with you having the core and two of the other crystals under its command, there are still five more we need to find, and it's possible the other Rings might also obtain one of the gems," Stolas says.

"That's what it seems like. One was in Pride and the other one was in Greed," Blitz says.

"Then Wrath, Gluttony, Lust, Envy, and Sloth are the only other rings left, and each might have a crystal hidden somewhere," Stolas says.

Blitz looks at the crystals in his scepter, "Yeah, and who knows what kind of powers are within those crystals, and we need to find them before something else happens."

"I have to agree. It's important to find them, even though it may take a long time," Stolas says.

Blitz soon looks at the crystal on his scepter and wonders if there are other crystals like the ones he has now, what other powers they have, and what the purpose behind the experiment from 25 years ago.

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