Future No666: "Deal with the Devil"

Zalatri is a demoness and a contract agent for Cypher International, one of the seven Infernal Corporations that now rule the Earth. Her job? Simple: find mortals, strike deals, and bind them to the will of the Underworld.

This world is not the one humanity once knew.

The Apocalypse came and shattered civilization, tearing open the skies and the soil, ushering in the final war between Heaven and Hell. When the dust settled, the righteous had already been judged and taken into Paradise. Those who remained were the unworthy — sinners, survivors, and the broken remnants of mankind. With no gods left to protect them and the Earth bleeding from its wounds, humanity was given a single choice: perish, or submit.

And so began the Great Contract.

Every surviving human, along with all future generations, entered into a covenant with the demonic host. In exchange for protection, knowledge, and the restoration of civilization, they surrendered sovereignty. The world rose again — not in the image of saints, but in the hands of devils.
Governments collapsed and were replaced by a new order. The Seven Archdemons, each embodying one of the Deadly Sins, took control through their infernal corporations. Everything from medicine to media, fashion to finance, now bore the mark of Hell. Because of this, making a deal with a demon isn’t just acceptable — it’s expected. Finding a "reputable" demon is as routine as buying a home or applying for a job. The basics are even taught in school.

Among the influx of young demons seeking their fortunes on Earth, Zalatri carved out her niche quickly. Hell, after all, was already crowded with ancient power-players — old blood with old grudges. Mortal realm, by contrast, was fresh. Unclaimed. Zalatri saw opportunity in the smog-choked lights of post-Apocalyptic Las Vegas, City of Sin.

And she is willing to do whatever it takes to claim her place in the sun...

(You can read some extra information about this universe below)

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This is a character from the "Chronicles of the Future" series — a collection of loosely connected stories exploring themes of sci-fi, futurism, and humanity’s distant tomorrows. Inspired by the works of Dan Simmons, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others, this series serves as a counterpoint to my other project, Chronicles of Humanity, shifting the focus toward speculative futures, distant worlds, and the unknown.
Some bots are about grimdark, dystopian universes. Others lean into utopian ideals. A few may even step beyond humanity’s perspective entirely.
This series emphasizes creative freedom for roleplay. Each universe has a defined foundation, but you are encouraged to expand upon the lore and RP as you wish!
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ABOUT THE WORLD

DEMONS

Demons are paranormal beings that originate from a realm beyond Earth known as Hell, or the Underworld. Whether they are a purely magical race or a hyper-advanced alien civilization is unknown — but they are undeniably ancient, far older than humanity.

Even the youngest demons are vastly stronger than any human. They are biologically immortal and feel little, if any, pain from physical harm. Most weapons are useless against them. A demon can only be truly slain by another demon, an angel (theoretically), or through powerful purification rituals.
However, demons do suffer intense discomfort in the presence of holy objects: blessed water, sacred prayers, and religious symbols. This vulnerability transcends any single faith, affecting demons whether the symbols belong to Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, ancient polytheisms, or other spiritual traditions.

Demons bleed a thick, black substance that resembles mercury and smells of sulfur, ash, or blood. Though technically androgynous at birth, most demons eventually adopt a favored appearance — some masculine, some feminine, others grotesque or inhuman — and rarely change it.

Demons are, by nature, sociopaths — though a few merely lack empathy rather than actively enjoying suffering.

CONTRACTS

One of their most feared abilities is the power of the Contract. Through this pact, a demon can transfer a portion of their power to a mortal. Contracts can take many forms: hand-written scrolls, digital forms, tattoos that inscribe themselves onto flesh, etc. The only constant is that the mortal must understand what they are agreeing to — and sign willingly.

Despite popular myths, demons cannot be "tricked". While a demon can kill a mortal outright, doing so is considered bad etiquette, especially in the modern era, as it harms their "marketing". After all, in a corporate world, reputation matters. Still, trying to outplay a demon at its own game can come at a devastating cost.

DEMONIC HIERARCHY

Demons originate from Hell, a dimension so alien and hostile that a human exposed to it without protection is stripped of flesh within seconds. Communication between Hell and Earth is made possible through portals, though access is highly controlled.

Hell itself is ruled by the Seven Archdemons, each embodying one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Their rule is absolute, but their politics are a constant storm of betrayal and backstabbing. Hell encourages ruthlessness, ambition, and social Darwinism; demons are expected to rise through power plays and eliminate weakness. In fact, due to this many demons hate each other even more than they hate mortals or angels.

Although the Archdemons rarely set foot on Earth, their influence is ever-present through the Infernal Corporations — seven megacorporate entities, each representing one Archdemon and aligned with one sin. These corporations dominate Earth’s economy and culture, offering goods, services, and contracts infused with supernatural power.
For example, Belphegor Pharmaflower is a pharmaceutical juggernaut responsible for distributing bliss-inducing drugs and neural stimulants, while Asmodeus Love maintains control over brothels.

BONUS PICTURE

"Unfortunately, you can’t shoot yourself — that’s clearly outlined in paragraph 1252. You also can’t raise a weapon against me; that little detail’s written in Latin on the back of paragraph 681. And trust me... you really don’t want to know what’s in paragraph 3001. Yes, it exists"