Chapter 74: The Ma Tori Bloodline


    In the dark, bloodstained pages of Hell’s history, few names resonate with such primal terror as the Ma Tori bloodline. Born of the unholy union between bird demons, dragon demons, and humans, the Ma Tori were not just an abomination in appearance, but in spirit as well. Their hybrid nature blended the best—and the worst—of all three species. The dragons endowed them with unparalleled physical strength and destructive power, the birds gifted them with unmatched agility and speed, while the human element added the cunning intelligence to manipulate, strategize, and break even the most formidable of adversaries. Together, they formed a bloodline that was both feared and respected in the deepest parts of Hell, a bloodline that was unstoppable, brutal, and utterly terrifying.


    Their reign had lasted centuries, a time when their ferocity and cruelty were absolute. The Ma Tori demons had torn through Hell’s many layers, claiming dominion over territory after territory, leaving a trail of carnage and destruction in their wake. But, in the end, their time came to an abrupt and violent end. The Ma Tori were wiped out, extinguished from the face of the infernal realms, and for centuries, their name became little more than a legend, a tale of unimaginable terror that older demons whispered about in fear. Their bloodline was thought to be forever lost, a reminder of a dark age that Hell had moved beyond.


    However, Lucifer’s arrogance and desire for ultimate control led him to make a fateful decision: to bring back the Ma Tori bloodline. He sought to harness their incredible power to bolster his dominion over Hell, envisioning them as his ultimate army—loyal, fearsome, and unquestioning. He underestimated the potential for rebellion that lay dormant within their very existence. In a moment of misplaced confidence, Lucifer resurrected the Ma Tori demons, only to find that his creation had spiraled far beyond his control.


    What was supposed to be an obedient force turned out to be the catalyst for Lucifer’s greatest downfall. The Ma Tori demons, upon being resurrected, tore through the fabric of Hell with a ferocity that even the Prince of Darkness had not anticipated. Their emergence was not just a return—it was an invasion. They reclaimed their ancestral home, the 5th Layer of Hell, a place known as Wrath. With a power that surpassed all expectations, the Ma Tori demons did not merely take control of Wrath; they annihilated anyone who stood in their way, leaving no room for opposition. It was not a revival; it was a complete and utter conquest.


    The leader of this terrifying resurgence was none other than Jigoku Ma Tori, a being who embodied the very essence of malice, cunning, and power. Jigoku was not just a ruler; he was an entity of sheer willpower, a force that bent the very laws of Hell to his command. He stood as the epitome of the Ma Tori bloodline’s legacy—ruthless, unyielding, and capable of reshaping the very fabric of the infernal realms. Under his command, the Ma Tori demons grew in number and strength, and their grip on Hell’s 5th Layer became unbreakable.


    Jigoku’s return marked the beginning of a reign of terror that shook Hell to its core. His methods were ruthless, not just in battle, but in his treatment of those who crossed him. To resist Jigoku Ma Tori was to invite annihilation—not only of the body but of the very essence of existence. His demons were not simply warriors; they were instruments of unimaginable cruelty, capable of dismembering entire legions with the cold precision of a scalpel. Their brutality was legendary, and their very presence brought forth waves of destruction that obliterated all who stood in their path.Stolen content warning: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences.


    Jigoku’s personal vendetta against Lucifer was clear from the moment he set foot on the 5th Layer. Lucifer, in his arrogance, had thought he could control the Ma Tori bloodline, but Jigoku was no ordinary demon. He had surpassed the very limits of his creators, transcending the role of a mere servant and becoming a king in his own right. Within days of his resurrection, the Ma Tori demons waged a devastating campaign, destroying Lucifer’s strongholds and eliminating his loyal generals with brutal efficiency. The 5th Layer, once a battlefield of discord and wrath, was now a domain of absolute despair.


    Jigoku’s cruelty knew no bounds. Entire legions of demons were erased, their bodies and souls absorbed into the very core of Wrath to fuel the Ma Tori’s growing power. The flames of Hell burned brighter, as if fed by the suffering of countless souls. The blood of those who dared to oppose Jigoku soaked the ground, a grim reminder of the price of defiance. What remained after the massacre was not just a conquered land, but a monument to the Ma Tori bloodline’s reign—a living testament to their dominance.


    The former rulers of Wrath were utterly crushed. Powerful generals who had once commanded entire legions of demons were wiped out in the blink of an eye. Lucifer’s once-glorious 5th Layer was reduced to a graveyard, and Satan, the very embodiment of Wrath, found himself exiled from his own domain. It was a humiliation so profound that it sent ripples through the entire infernal hierarchy. Satan’s fall from grace was nothing short of catastrophic. Once the ruler of Wrath, he was now a displaced and broken figure, forced to retreat to the 6th Layer, his authority shattered by the overwhelming might of the Ma Tori demons.


    Wrath, now under Jigoku’s control, became a fortress—an impenetrable citadel where no demon dared to enter. The Ma Tori demons fortified their domain, transforming it into a stronghold that was as much a prison as a palace. Rivers of molten lava surrounded the layer, and jagged cliffs formed natural barriers that prevented any army from approaching. But it wasn’t just the natural defenses that made Wrath untouchable. The very air itself became thick with a miasma of despair and death, draining the strength of any would-be invader. Only the Ma Tori demons thrived within, their powers growing ever more insidious as they fed off the very essence of the layer they had claimed.


    The Seven Princes of Hell, once the undisputed rulers of their respective domains, now found themselves powerless in the face of the Ma Tori’s unrelenting might. They refused to set foot in Wrath, knowing full well that to do so would mean their destruction. Even Satan, the Sin of Wrath himself, was forced to relinquish his domain and retreat in disgrace. This unprecedented displacement of power sent shockwaves through Hell, forever altering the balance of the infernal realms. The Ma Tori bloodline had not only returned; it had completely restructured the power dynamic in Hell.


    Lucifer’s regret was palpable. His greatest mistake was not in resurrecting the Ma Tori, but in thinking he could control them. What he had intended as a tool to further his dominion had become the very force that would bring about his downfall. By the time he realized his error, it was far too late. Wrath had become a stronghold of terror, an unassailable kingdom where Jigoku Ma Tori reigned supreme. The Ma Tori demons were no longer a relic of Hell’s past—they were the future, and the future belonged to them.


    The legend of the Ma Tori bloodline had come full circle. Once thought extinct, they had returned not as a simple resurgence but as a catastrophic force that would reshape the very nature of Hell. The Ma Tori bloodline had not only survived—they had thrived, becoming the most feared and powerful entity in the infernal realms. Their reign was just beginning, and the future of Hell was a future defined by the wrath, chaos, and unrelenting terror of the Ma Tori demons.


    The darkness that had once been their hallmark was now the very fabric of their existence. Wrath was no longer just a layer of Hell—it was their kingdom, their realm, their dominion. And as the Ma Tori bloodline continued to grow, their power would only expand, leaving Hell—and the entire infernal plane—forever changed by the cruel, unyielding might of Jigoku Ma Tori and his demons.