Arrogant Love

-- is the forty-first chapter of the manga series, Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign.

Spoiler Summary
After betraying Asuramaru by taking the trumpet and blowing it, Yu unleashed a powerful column of energy that splits the clouds - losing himself while he does so. Mika is troubled by this and frantically asks Krul for what he can do to save Yu. Meanwhile, the rest of the vampires and JIDA members gazes in wonder and shock at Yu's transformation. Yoichi managed to confirm the column of light to be Yu, informing the others that once more he is losing control of his Seraph. In return, Kimizuki begs for Yu to save his sister.

Kureto gazed onwards at the occuring scene, questioning what it was. He is shortly afterwards informed that it is an experiment of the Seraph starting on its own. He commands for the foreign Seraph to be eradicated, Aoi quickly carried out his orders. Meanwhile Mirai stands off to the side with Abaddon emerging from her.

Yu finally emerged from the column of light with black wings sprouting from his shoulders. Possessed by the Seraph, he states that all who went against the Prohibition are to be turned into pillars of salt. Kureto orders for soldiers to fire at Yu just as another soldier confirms to the higher-ups that Yu is the second trumpet, the King of Salt. As Kureto insists for them to kill Yu, the latter conjures a rather sizeable spear made purely of salt, bringing it down and slaying Abaddon with one swing.

With their Seraph gone, Kureto realizes the situation and states that it's the end. Yu, still possessed by the Seraph, proclaims that the chain of greed born (created) by humans will all become pillars of salt today. Meanwhile, within only his point of view, Asuramaru appears before him to confront him. He orders Yu to stop killing, questioning that it wasn't what his heart wanted. The Seraph asks Asuramaru who he is, only to be snapped at as the demon states he isn't talking to him, then turns his attention back to Yu. Asuramaru then tells Yu that he'll help him, and together for them to supress the Seraph by Yu choosing him over the angel. The demon tells Yu that he can surpress the angel by becoming a fully-fledged demon.

The Seraph angrily tells Asuramaru to shut up, saying that humanity was over. Asuramaru promptly ignores him and continues to speak to Yu, telling him to embrace his greeds and desires, then to let him in. Just as Yu is reaching for his sword, the Seraph angrily commands for him to stop, to not touch the Prohibited. On the other hand, Guren - still possessed by Mahiru - tells Yuu to do it. He states that Yu, who wants to be loved by everyone, can be able to do it.

Struggling back into control, Yu shakily states then loudly proclaims that he will protect his family. Horns sprout on both sides of his head just as he plunged his blade into himself. Everyone watches with horror and shock as he loses consciouness and plunged back down to the Earth. Makoto catches him just in time with Genbushin. Just as Shinoa was about to call out to him, she then noticed Guren once more standing alone.

Before she can call out to him, the dust clears to reveal Guren being confronted by Shinya - who points Byakkomaru at him. The two faces off in silence, Shinoa on the other hand deciding to find a way to escape from the area. Shinya angrily demands for Guren to explain himself, the other replying for him to not be mad, that what he was doing had always been a dream since they were kids. Shinya being confused, Guren goes on to tell him to switch sides, that whether they were born high or low - just like him, they could rise in power. Shinya is still confused by what he says, telling him that many soldiers have already died, all due to his betrayal towards their comrades.

Suddenly, Shinya comes to a conclusion before calling out loudly to Guren that he had given his heart to his demon. He then calls for Guren himself, asking if he could hear his voice. Before he could finish however, Mahiru possessing Guren seizes him by the throat, silencing him.

On the other side, Mika states that the chaos had stopped. Krul quickly orders for him to bring back Yu, telling him to not let the humans take him. Mika complies and turns to leave, only for Crowley to appear out of nowhere behind Krul and attack her. She reacts quickly and retaliates by slicing off his arm before he could slash her. She comments that his movements are too slow, only to be surprised by Ferid's sudden appearance. He tells her that her pretty neck is wide open due to her guard being lowered, thus plunging his fangs into her shoulder. Surprised and pained, she quickly stutters for him to stop and for them to make a deal. Mika is furious and shouts for her, the Queen in return mouthing for him to go and leave her as she asks Ferid for his plans - who in return only laughed. Reluctantly, Mika turns away and flees, Ferid on the other hand drinking Krul to unconsciousness. He then states that it was dangerous, that if he drank any more she'd die.

Crowley comments on his actions, saying that Ferid really did beat the Queen. Ferid laughs and tells the other to compliment him more. Crowley then asks Ferid for his plans, too curious about what the Seventh had planned. Ferid only replied simply, "To waste time~". Crowley then asks if what Ferid had done was really okay, for him touching the Queen he would be punished under regulations. Ferid tells Crowley that that was why he tried harder, showing him the taboos the humans had broke by experimenting on the Seraph of the End. Due to this, he states that vampires are no longer safe, and the higher powers (Progenitors) would soon be coming to Japan.

Ferid then proceeds to lift the unconscious Krul by the neck, showing to the vampires her betrayal by being involved with the Seraph of the End. He states that for her betrayal, the council would punish her, and for them to now follow him as he takes control and to go destroy their research facilities. Stunned but convinced, all the vampires shout loudly to kill all the humans, following the Seventh Progenitor willingly.

Hearing the commotion, Shinoa quickly tells the others that officially, the Shinoa's squad would be leaving the Japanese Army from now on. They agree with her decision, proceeding with their plans to escape. A few soldiers chases after them, ordering for them to give up Yu to them. Mika quickly jumps in to fend them off, telling the others that he'll help them and for them to escape. With his help, they are able to flee from the airport and the battle with Yu.

3 months later, the Shinoa's squad along with Makoto and Mika are in a village working, children are running amock freely without a care. Mika then tells Shinoa that he'll go and visit Yu for a moment. Entering a cell-like room, he asks if Yu is alright. The latter in return gazes up at Mika as he is questioned - chained to the wall and with horns still sprouting from his head.