He began his search for Belial

Esau left the giants behind, retracing the steps back to where he appeared. It took about a day, though the sky never really changed, and halfway through the travelling Esau felt weary and tired. So he found a spot to sleep, with Naamah keeping watch since she didn't have to rest. To his surprise when he woke up he was still in one piece and had his clothes on, nor has Naamah ran off or diddled him while he slept. She was still there, watching silently. He didn't even have nightmares like he expected, but neither did he dream.

"You look refreshed," Naamah said, "sorry, I would've made you breakfast if we had anything."

"I would definitely go for some toast and eggs."

"That does sound rather nice. With a side of human flesh and blood..."

He raised an eyebrow.

"I'm kidding I'm kidding! I don't even like human flesh!"

"That kind of doesn't make me feel better."

They continued their travels. They ascended the steps on the side of the cliff back to the top of the plateau, and they exited the mist. Esau was shocked; he had forgotten entirely that he had entered that mist in the first place. The difference in the air was stark, and he felt like he could breathe again. The climbing itself took another couple hours, and they both took frequent breaks. He swore the cliff side had twice as many steps than before.

But they did manage to reach the top eventually. The landscape was just as blasted as before, and the Zaraqs still flew high in the air.

"Mouldy old hags," Naamah commented.

"I had an encounter with one before."

"Did you? Guess you were lucky. They like to collect souls since they're shiny."

"What do demons want with souls anyway?" They walked down the path, careful to not bring themselves too much attention from the demons above.

"Depends on the demon. Some add it to their collections while others just like to smash them to bits. I personally like to eat them and imbue myself with more power. Oh how I love that feeling! It's like having your first orgasm all over again, but a hundred times more intense! Your mind melts and frazzles, and for just a moment you feel like you're whole again. Mmmm..." She touched herself as she walked. "I have no idea how it'd make you feel though. I bet it'd feel great... you know, losing your soul feels even better..."

"You'll have to try better than that."

"Hah, it was worth a try. It is true though. When I lost my soul, I couldn't think straight for a month I was so enraptured in the pleasure."

He held up his hand. "We're here. This is the cavern I appeared in."

The cavern entrance looked more menacing then he remembered it being. They entered. It was dark and he couldn't see, but Naamah conjured a tiny ball of light between her horns for him. It didn't illuminate much, but it was better than nothing.

The cavern was long and winding. Esau considered shouting out for the imp, but then reconsidered; who knew what other monstrous demons lurked in the dark.