Interview With Sirzechs (Patreon)

Mand'alor asks: "Who is your most frustrating political opponent and why?"

Sirzechs says, "Ah, a most difficult question to answer. Politics is a subtle art, and one that is ever shifting and changing with the many worlds we play in. That being said, if I were to choose my single greatest opponent in this modern theatre of politics, then I would have to undoubtedly say it would be myself. Understand, I grew up in the waning days of the Great War. Politics then were rife with literal backstabbing, declarations of war and open violence. It was the norm, it was encouraged. This new Empire of mine and its ways of bureaucracy and stability, though it be made by mine own hand, it is...alien to me. Holding myself and my demonic nature in check, it is no simple thing. I am the Crimson Lucifer, and I have not written history with kindness. Though seeing the triumphs and joys of our children and the coming generations make it well worth it. Still, I do miss the simplicity of murder over paperwork. Alas, victory has it's price."

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VVVaro asks, "By devil standards you are quite young my lord, only a couple of centuries old. As such I would like to know just how much of major human history has been your machinations, was the world wars something orchestrated by devilkind?"

Sirzechs says, "Oh dear, this question does bring back many amusing memories. My hand in the course of human history is not as great as my predecessor's. Suffice it to say, I do not sit on your shoulders whispering playful sin in your ears. In this modern era, the value of a damned soul is not what it once was. There are simply too many of you now, it dilutes the preciousness of each unique blackened soul. Though I will admit to great relish that many of Napoleon's slights against the Papacy were by my design. Michael was most displeased with me! As for your human world wars, there were indeed elements of the Supernatural waging proxy wars through your mortal agencies. The critical harvest of such negative energy was most beneficial to my kind! Though do not be so quick to lay all the tragedies of those two devastating conflicts in my hands! Human capacity for good and evil surpasses both Angel and Devil alike!"

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Old Ahsoei asks, "I heard there is a play/drama depicting your love story with Grayfia. How accurate is it?"

Sirzechs says, "There are many such adaptations of how Grayfia and I met and fell in love over the course of the Devil Civil War. My personal favorite story is where after a rather horrid ritual went awry, Grayfia and I were trapped in a shattered world where time moved at a different pace. With nothing but waves of dimensional horrors and our own encroaching madness from centuries of isolation, we naturally grew enamored with another to the point of obsession. It is a wonderful philosophical take on the psychological consequences of extreme isolation. There are also many versions of Grayfia being captured by me or vice versa, and much play involving chains and a lack of consent. Of course, such readings are best left for the bedroom. I will say this though, the first time I met Grayfia was during the Second Battle of Gragziand. I broke her arm in three places and left her for dead under the ruins of the city."

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Boondoggle asks, "For all 5 current Satans at the moment, who is the strongest-weakest between you lot, in base form and full power?"

Sirzechs says, "In terms of sheer raw power, Ajuka and I outstrip our siblings considerably. At the height of our powers, we are more than ten times stronger than a Satan-class Devil. Though I do believe I edge past him just a bit in pure might. If we, that is to say the Five of us, were to limit ourselves to just Satan-class power, I would have to say Ichigo is the weakest of us. Building density to Demonic power takes time and practice. After all there's only so much natural talent and affinity can do without actual effort. Although, in his true form, Ichigo is perhaps six to seven times stronger than Satan-class Devil. I imagine in a century or two he'll be able to reach where Ajuka and I currently stand. Though of course, neither of us intends to stagnate. Our youngest brother will have his work cut out for him if he intends to catch up to us."

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Hikori Takeo asks, "My question is, what's it like to lack one out of two balls?"

Ai asks, "For a devil to lose one testicle, how much testosterone is lost as well as impact in social status?"

Sirzechs, "Your concern for my health and physical well being is most appreciated! If only I had more such warm-hearted people around me! Yes, Ichigo was most disgruntled about me fusing him into an aspect of pure evil. Though I do not believe that warranted him crushing my left testicle. Honestly, the boy is such a drama queen at times. It took me seven months to regenerate! Seven bloody months! A very itchy process, and you can immediately notice the imbalance when you wear trousers or undergarments. As the kids these days are want to say, ten out of ten, would not recommend. In regards to testosterone, I am afraid you are conflating your mammal biology with my demonic essence. My lineage is not of the elements of the Earth and Dead Stars, but of Corrupted Light and Precepts of Shadow and Destruction."

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Anonoma asks, "Lord Lucifer, First of the Fallen, with the Dragon King Tiamat joining the Prince of Wrath Ichigo Sathanus - someone who was once valued by Shinto faction as their champion, the Underworld is being called the dominant superpower of the Supernatural world, do you have any comments on that? Are Devils looking to expand their reach into the other realms?

Sirzechs says, "Correction, my dear fellow! I do not bear the title of First of the Fallen! I have never been, nor intend to be, a member of the Heavenly Host! That illustrious title died with my predecessor. I also believe it is a misnomer to refer to us as the dominant superpower. In truth, we are still greatly suffering from the Great War and the subsequent Civil War. Millions upon millions of my kindred died, and our species has always had a woefully low fertility rate to begin with. Were it not for Ajuka's Evil Pieces, we would be on the verge of extinction. In regards to the Dragon King, dragons are notorious for being whimsical, and the Lady Tiamat even more so. We have never considered her on our side. At best she is on my youngest brother's side, for whatever her own machinations are. The mind of a Primordial is no simple thing to comprehend, after all. In regards to expanding our reach, well now, that's a rather dangerous question, isn't it? Then again, as I am fond of saying, power for the sake of power."

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Sirzechs says, "Well, this has been an immensely novel experience for me! Sera very rarely ever lets me do PR! I thank you all for your questions. I am sorry we did not get to everyone's questions, but my time is limited having to run an Empire and taking care of my little sister. Also, be sure to mind the potted plants as you walk out. They've begun to mutate and have taken a likening to biting people in the butt as they walk past."