This chapter opens with a soliloquy by the lord lucifer, in which he laments the fact that he is unable to get his feelings aroused. He says that he wants to be the lord's deputy, and that he hopes that the lord will agree with him. He explains that bracchi is due a reward for his victory in the battle, but that he has put his feelings out of his mind. He tells the lord that if god wanted to mess with him, he would weep for his destiny. He then goes on to explain that he does not want to attract the attention of the lord because he is cold and indifferent to him. The lord says that this is just the word of god and that no angel can reject it. He also explains that he did not even feel that he had satisfied the lord on the day of the battle. He exclaims that it is an energy exchange between the light of heaven and the body of lucifer. He compares the two to bars in heaven and says that the color of red wine matches his eyes. He further explains that the