3rd Person POV
Baraqiel walked up to his left and asked with worry "What if something bad happens because of it?"
"We can't predict the future, my friend, all we can do is work with what we know and hope for the best" Azazel spoke and, Both looked at Orb swimming around with different thoughts running through their mind.
Years Later
In Azazel's secret lab, both him and Baraqiel were seated with a whisky glass in hand.
Both were relaxed and enjoying their drink talking about general stuff
"It's good that your years of effort have started to produce some results Azazel, I'm sure you will perfect it in time" Baraqiel said
"I know but father didn't make it easy for me, in theory, my current method should be able to remove the sacred gear from its host, but the down side is it will also kill the host in the process, it looks like it will take more time to achieve it without killing the host"
"Well, if someone could crack this problem, I'm sure it is you" Baraqiel said while taking a sip from his glass
"So, Kokobile has been acting up again?" Azazel asked while taking a sip.
Baraqiel nodded and said "That guy has too much free time and is a bit crazy. During this cold war, if his actions are not kept under control, it could become a trigger that switched this peace into all out war"
"We'll meet him and try to talk some sense into that fool" Azazel said and Baraqiel nodded
Both continued to chat for some more time without any worry while the Black orb was peacefully swimming inside the tank beside Azazel
Years Later
Baraqiel entered the secret lab and found Azazel, drawing a blueprint that looked between a knife and a small staff.
"What are you working on Azazel?" he asked and Azazel replied, "Well, as you know the process of separating a sacred gear without killing the host was a bust until new data arrives. I have some free time so I decided to work on another project on the side!"
"What is this side project?" Baraqiel asked curiously to which Azazel showed him the blueprints and said "Artificial Sacred Gear" and continued to work on his blueprint.
"Artificial Sacred Gear?" Baraqiel interest piqued
"If Dad can make sacred gears, why can't I make my own sacred gear?" Azazel retorted.
Baraqiel shook his head and commented "At least you moved on, I couldn't take your moping attitude for not getting results in the Sacred Gear separation project."
"Hey!!!" Azazel protested but his expression became serious the next second, and asked "Is it true that Dragon King Tannin got reincarnated as a Devil?"
"It's true and the reason is yet to be found out by our spy but, another piece of news has come up" He said and continued "Sirzechs and Grayfia's marriage date has been announced" to which he just nodded as Sirzechs and Grayfia's relationship was almost common knowledge for the top powerhouse's around the world
Azazel moved to the next pressing matter and asked "What about the break-in into my office?" he questioned.
"It was an inside job for sure but the culprit is yet to be found. He or she stole the Sacred Gear removal technique you developed. Your computer in Gregory HQ was compromised and the Sacred Gear removal technique has been passed around within Gregory. Our Low level work force are using that technique to gather sacred gears for the Gregory in hopes of getting better standing among the Gregory Hierarchy." Baraqiel finished his report
Azazel thought about it for a second as he was in a dilemma "We can't punish them because they are trying to strengthen Gregory as a whole but they are not worried about killing humans and we can't be showing our soft corner for the humans either. It will lead to more conflicts or worse, a challenge for leadership which could lead to an all-out civil war within Gregory."
"The fallen angels can't survive that" Baraqiel stated the obvious and Azazel could only nod in agreement as his words were true
Azazel replied "Indeed, try to restrict the extractions of sacred gears and make sure that the extracted gears are stored in safe locations, I have personally upgraded their security system and only you can access it except for me" Azazel said but Baraqiel raised a question of suspicion "You know who I'm suspecting right?"
Azazel sighed and replied "That fool can't understand that peace is much better than war but he is still our brother and a comrade. What do you suggest?" He asked
"Break a few bones so he can start understanding our situation?" Baraqiel asked with sly grin on his face
"Your S&M nature is scaring me, my friend. Hope you get an understanding wife in the future" Azazel commented on Baraqiel's solution with a bit of understanding along with sympathy for Baraqiel's future
Baraqiel's face turned red from Azazels comment and Holy lighting started to crackle around his body as he channeled his power to teach Azazel a lesson, but the black orb swimming in the tank nearby Azazel absorbed everything without wasting a second.
Azazel couldn't contain himself and laughed himself to the floor while pointing at his friend's face
"Screw you both!!!" Baraqiel cursed out loud and left while Azazel continued to roll around on the floor unable to control his laughter and the black orb continued to swim around, inside the transparent tank without any worry
Years Later
Baraqiel entered the secret lab and found Azazel near his work table, working on his golden dagger.
Hearing the approaching footsteps, Azazel looked up and smiled at his friend, and said "Good to see you back on your feet Baraqiel" while walking up to him and giving a hug
"Sorry for making you worry, Azazel" Baraqiel said while hugging back, both separated and Azazel asked, "Has your wounds all healed up?" to which Baraquel positively nodded and said "Yes and I have also been checked with Gregory's doctors and I'm perfect in health and ready for my next mission"
"Hold your horses, my friend, more importantly, let's talk about Miss Shuri" Azazel said with a sly grin on his face and Baraqiel's face turned red like a young boy embarrassed to talk about his puppy love.
"Ah.. Come On!!! What's there to be shy about between us? Did you forget our double date with those twin sisters when we were young, Ah…those juicy double D tits… those were the good times" Azazel said while deep in thought about his great adventures in the mortal world with many beautiful women and a small perverted smile crept to his face.
"Stop bringing up those shameful memories, Azazel" Baraquiel said, reprimanding Azazel, who was shocked and turned to his friend and asked dramatically "Who the hell are you? What did you do to my friend?" still in shock but after a few seconds both laughed
"I am so lucky to have Shuri by my side, I have never felt such happiness in my life Azazel" Baraqiel said happily.
"I'm happy for you Baraqiel and don't bother with Gregory's work for now" Azazel replied
"What do you mean?" Baraqiel asked and Azazel replied "The cold war is ongoing, Michael is working on removing the errors from God's system because of father's absence, Sirzechs is working on solving their internal issue and moving towards the betterment of the Devils and Gregory is working on researching new things for now" Azazel turned and faced the black ball swimming peacefully inside the tank and continued "No one is ready for another all-out war and even though this is not a lasting peace, it could be considered a peaceful time for now so enjoy with Shuri while it lasts and when you are required, I will call for you"
"What about my other duties?" Baraqiel enquired to which "Everything has been taken care of so not to worry" Azazel replied
"Thank you Azazel" Baraqiel smiled in gratitude but, suddenly Azazel's face turned serious, and asked "Baraqiel, does she know your fetish for S&M?" with a serious expression which turned into a sly smile and Baraqiel, who heard his words was dumb folded by his shameless question and anger immediately surged along with his holy lightning, but it was quickly absorbed by the black ball from the tank.
"Hey, Hey, just kidding man" Azazel said while scratching his head and putting his hands up in surrender.
"One day, I'm going to roast you alive, Azazel!!!" he said and started walking towards the exit
"Yeah, Whatever, Make sure to say hey to Shuri!!!" Azazel shouted and Baraqiel who was walking towards the exit had a smile on his face when he heard Azazel's words
The End