Love or Loyalty

"Love or Loyalty" (忠誠かアイか) is the one hundred and twenty-seventh chapter of the Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign manga series, written by Takaya Kagami and illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto.

Synopsis
Returning to the memory, Yu and Mika see Paimon enter Mikaela's room and attack him. Mikaela uses a power that blows up a section of the building. Paimon can defend himself and resorts to his full strength. Although Mikaela resorts to dialogue, Paimon intends to continue attacking. Sharing that he is stronger than him, Mikaela warns Paimon he will die.

Succumbing to his illness, Paimon speaks how Mikaela's existence is forbidden and god will punish Sika Madu if he is discovered. After exchanging light based attacks, Mikaela sees he has injured Paimon and feels remorseful. Referring to his black wings, Paimon says his illness has advanced.

Asking if Mikaela likes his dad, all Paimon wanted to hear was that he loves him from the bottom of his heart. Stating they are the same, Paimon stabs himself in the neck. Remembering Paimon's words that his own existence will cause problems for his father, Mikaela also uses the knife on himself.

Sika Madu enters the room to find both Mikaela and Paimon dead.

Characters
List of characters in order of appearance:
 * Yūichirō Hyakuya (appears as a child while accessing a memory, as well as presently seen)
 * Mikaela Hyakuya (appears as a child while accessing a memory)
 * Mikaela (appears in a memory)
 * Yu (Homunculus) (appears in a memory)
 * Paimon (appears in a memory)
 * Saitō (name mentioned only)
 * Bael (appears in a memory)
 * God (name mentioned only)
 * Shikama Dōji (appears in a memory as Sika Madu)

Gallery
Manga panels provide a visual overview of the events of chapter 127 with depictions of the characters, Seraph of the End world and scenarios.