Once upon a time when Bael had fallen to the level of a demon, he was made #1 on the hierarchy of the All-Knowing King. Bael is proud of what he remembers of this. At the time it was the most competitive, revolutionary, whatever Karen's evolutionary thesis System around. It could get you somewhere further than Eden and Gehenna could if you were picked as the top! And that's probably why Bael started caring about the position of number one so much.
When Bael came to Tokyo, the king never showed up while the demons were put into a new, incomplete System. 24 worlds, 3 factions. Hmm, sounds like something the king would do. While the 23 Reps fought for the trophy, Bael went in for something else. He wanted to be the top of the next System to show his respect for the king. Nobody else mattered, he just wanted to be the king's number one.
Present
Astaroth: Good thing the golems weren't made to be that strong!
Bathym: Yeah it's nice kicking number one's ass like this.
Amduscias: Bathym, don't break them!
Amduscias punches out golems! The Ars Goetia demons smile and pretend like nothing is wrong!
Bathym: Dusy, do you see yourself here?
Sitri: Oh my god, Amduscias and Astaroth? So strong? I want that...
Ose: Grass greener and stuff. Like how they wish they were as cute as us.
Sitri: I'm not cute! You've got at will Transformation!
Bael G1: Wow Sitri, you've got time to talk in front of me in a fight?
Sitri: S-shut up, I'm working out still!
Ose: There's more ways of fighting than just brute force, you know.
Ose dodges the golems and taps them in the core!
Sitri: Oh my god teach me your ways!
Ose: Sure.
Bael G1: Why are you getting in our way!?
Astaroth: We're fighting for our lives!
Bael G1: MC, do you hate our service too!?
MC: Love it! / I'll get the real Bael to do that / Sorry...
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(AB) The Bael golems seem to feel better about that.
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The golems power down and things end without issue.
Later
Vapula: Thanks guys! Revaprogramming time!
One of the golems start talking.
Bael Golem: MC, I just wanted you to accept me...
He seems to be remorseful.
Later
Guy A: Oh wow, you're back?
Bael Golem: Yes, I was called away for...stuff. I'm back now, sorry about that.
Guy A: Oh okay. So are you the real Bael?
Bael Golem: You got me!
The Bael golems leave MC as directed and go back to serving other customers.
Astaroth: Okay whew, it worked out. Sorry you got mixed up in all that, MC.
MC: Was Bael always like that? / Yesss, doting Bael! / Thanks for helping.
Astaroth: Were you surprised by how Bael was?
Bathym: He hides it, but he's a big a stan as Lucifuge is. We all used to be a group where we were top class in our fields. Being proud of our spot was also being proud of our grouping. Too over your head? Well being in the second gen business model means we got our opinions on it.
Astaroth: MC, I know you're busy but...can you go look for the real Bael? He'd be happy if you found him.
MC: I doubt he'll show it / Okay, hint please! / Won't he get pissy?
(A) Astaroth: Heh, I guess. He can be surprisingly easy to read at times though.
(B) Astaroth: I think you already know. Somewhere quiet and away from here.
(C) Astaroth: He'll just pretend to be, promise.
Astaroth: You mean a lot to Bael. He admired who you used to be, and... (looks into the distance) Did you know Bael wants to be number one but never seems happy even when we agree to it? Kind of sad to admit, but I think the one he actually wants to accept that is you.
MC: All part of being a tsundere I guess. He's probably happy inside. / I don't think that's ME me.
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(AB) Astaroth: Heh, you think? I hope so.
(C) Astaroth: Right, he might not be seeing the actual you just yet. But...
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Astaroth: He's looking at your future and marketing an undefined possible self. I shouldn't say anything more though, you should ask him. Oh, one more thing. I don't think he's noticed himself, but his ears and tails twitch a little when you call him. Maybe try that.
MC: Okay / fiiine I guess / Ooh
Later
After the golem mess was dealt with, Bael went off to sit on the beach.
Bael: (on the phone) Yes, I haven't found anything so far. I'll call if I do...am I enjoying being a host and forgetting the job? Rude! This wasn't my idea!
Bael gets off the phone and starts staring at the wall in the distance.
Bael: ...good, nobody's come over to ask me to grant their wish.
MC: oh my god you're actually here? / Found you! / (play Guess Who?)
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(AB) Bael: MC, why are you here!?
(C) Bael: ...MC, you're the only one who does anything this stupid.
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Bael: Why did you come here when you could've won just by staying in the bar today?
MC: Pffft, you wanted me to come / Said the slacker / Coming over meant more
(AB) Bael: Hmph. Well now you fell into my trap. I never said I'd grant wishes for free. Sucks for you, giving up your chance at being number one today.
(C) Bael: Heh, did me granting a wish sound that good to you? I never said it'd be free.
Bael: Haha, you'd best not take a devil at face value...but I GUESS I could write up a contract for you.
Bael pushes up his glasses and looks away.
Bael: Astaroth put you up to this, didn't they?
MC: I have to thank them later / Pffft, softie / They're a good friend, don't forget that.
Bael: Today was their fault! I can't go saying I'm number one if I accepted help...
MC: Then why'd you go along with it? / Yeah you didn't seem to like the plan / Do you hate losing out on number one?
Bael: I just hated how that angel put you up on a pedestal when you should get there yourself. Heh, if you want to be number one, I can make that happen. I have some noblesse oblige to uphold if you have that much hope in me. It's actually kind of nice to be helped by the plebs.
Bael stands up and pats himself down.
Bael: Alright, I'll walk you back to the bar. It's about time I flexed what being number one meant to everyone. You'd best be careful of me stealing your heart.
MC: ...Bael.
Bael: (ears and tail twitches slightly) ...what?
MC: Congrats on being number one / Nothing / Wow your ears and tail DO twitch
(A) Bael: T-that's not for sure yet! You take the spot, or else! ...b-but if I do win, then thank you.
(B) Bael: WHAT? You can't just call my name so casually or...o-or else I'll get carried away, so please stop.
(C) Bael: ...I should punish you for your bluntness. You ought to keep quiet of these things.
And then Astaroth screams some time later when Bael gets back to the bar.
Later
Y'golonac: Good work, y'all! Because damn that really happened. Anyhoo, time for today's number one to come on up! (winks at Bael)
Astaroth: He's calling for you, Bael.
The other Ars Goetia demons clap. Everyone's seen Bael's management abilities today, just like how he handled being number one of 72 once.
Bael: I know. But before that...thank you.
Gasping demons! Then smirking demons.
Bathym: Tomorrow's forecast: flying pigs!
Sitri: Hey, you can thank me by tutoring me then.
Amduscias: Ooh, I'm gonna try my best too!
Vapula: You'll let the vaprogramming thing go then, right?
Bael: SHUT UP...but Astaroth, I guess your meddling does help sometimes.
Astaroth: ...heh, you're welcome!
Bael smiles at the demons for once instead of frowning!
Y'golonac: Damn, you actually have friends? Was that body double thing theirs?
Bael: Well of course a high class person like me has high class friends. Excuse me for taking number one before you.
Y'golonac: Ooh spicy baby. Well it's your spotlight so congrats man. Must be nice to have friends to show off too. I gotta do better too...
Bael notices Y'golonac looking at MC and Tsukuyomi. Then he looks at the Ars Goetians.
Bael: ...I was highly considering ditching you partway, but thank you for bringing me.
Y'golonac: Oh my god did being numbah one change you?
Bael: Maybe just for today.
Bael takes the mic on goes on stage.
Bael: Say my name, cheries!
Mobs and Ars Goetians: Bael!
Bael: Yes, thank you all! In honor of that, I'll pick a love song to sing tonight...
Bael prepares to sing, and everyone gives their full attention.
Later on, when the day is done, Bael walks alone on the beach. There's a message alert on his phone, and Bael responds by text.
Bael: No evidence discovered. Little risk of being discovered.
Bael stares at his text for a bit, then hits send.
End of Episode