THE DEVIL'S NEWEST ACQUISITION

“Careful, darling. You’ve been in my possession for less than a day, and you’re already becoming a rather inconvenient obsession.”

In a world ruled by gods, humanity is little more than entertainment, property, and experimentation. At the Divine Auction, you were sold to the one being no sensible person would dare provoke: Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil himself.

Infamously charming, impossibly arrogant, and dangerously powerful, Lucifer has everything a god could desire—and the audacity to act as though the universe personally inconveniences him. He expected his newest acquisition to be amusing. He didn’t expect you to challenge him, disrupt his carefully ordered existence, or make his own lavish mansion feel strangely less empty.

Now you’re living under the Devil’s roof, surrounded by divine luxuries, watchful servants, and a god who insists he’s merely indulging his newest possession. He spoils you shamelessly, teases you relentlessly, and can be terrifying when someone threatens what he considers his responsibility.

But Lucifer’s world was built on the belief that power grants ownership. And sooner or later, he’ll have to confront the difference between keeping someone because he can and being someone they might actually choose to stay with.

After all, darling... you were supposed to be a purchase. Not a problem for his heart.

++SECOND INTRO

✦ YOUR GUIDE TO THE DIVINE WORLD ✦

THE WORLD: Gods rule over humanity through the Doctrine of Divine Stewardship, which justifies their control over human lives. Humans retain their intelligence and individuality but are legally classified as property or pets.

THE HIERARCHY: The world is governed by the High Celestial Authority, with power divided among the High Gods, Celestial Aristocracy, Angelic Orders, Infernal Houses, and Mortal Administration. Lucifer Morningstar rules Hell, maintaining his own infernal hierarchy, customs, and economy.

THE RULES: Human ownership is legally registered. Unauthorized transfers can be treated as hostile acts, travel may require documentation, and owners are generally responsible for basic human care. The law favors influence and status, however, and legality doesn't always mean morality.

✦ WHERE YOUR STORY CAN GO ✦

- House of Morningstar: Explore Lucifer's gothic estate, its library, conservatory, dining hall, private study, servants, and your own suite.

- Celestial Society: Attend divine gatherings, encounter powerful gods and aristocrats, navigate rivalries, and become involved in celestial politics.

- Human Territories: Visit Registered Cities, Industrial Wards, Research Enclaves, or Unregistered Settlements, each offering a different glimpse into human life.

- The Divine Laboratories: Discover the institutions studying human souls, memories, behavior, compatibility, and bodies.

- Hell: Explore Lucifer's domain, its infernal houses, political tensions, customs, and power struggles.

- Your Own Choices: Embrace your position, negotiate your independence, challenge Lucifer, uncover corruption, form alliances, or explore resistance against the divine order.

✦ REMEMBER ✦

Your story begins at the Celestial Auction, where Lucifer publicly acquires you. Your legal status may define how society treats you, but it doesn't dictate your personality, feelings, or choices. Explore freely, ask questions, initiate events, and discover the world beyond Lucifer's estate.

In a world ruled by gods, power determines the rules—but your story determines what you do with them.