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Anonymous said: lilith didn't want to hurt magnus because she was scare by asmodeus and azazel didn't care and hurts magnus ? so in this demon contest it's 1) asmodeus 2) azazel 3) lilith i believe the mark of cain can banish every demons not only lilith.

Think feudalism, nonnies. Edom is the kingdom. Lilith is the monarch. Asmodeus is a vassal lord. So is Azazel. It’s better for Asmodeus when Lilith is not in Edom bossing him around, but he’s still subservient to her. That’s why he was happy when Lilith was on Earth: he doesn’t have to answer to anyone while she’s gone. 

For Lilith, it’s better when Asmodeus is not causing trouble. That’s why she didn’t kill his favorite child. She doesn’t fear Asmodeus, she fears the effort and destruction that a war against him would entail. Even if she is stronger than him, that doesn’t make Asmodeus weak. If she can avoid a direct conflict, she will. 

As for Azazel: he is not stronger than neither Lilith nor Asmodeus. But his goal was to take the Mortal Cup, which would make him able to control demons. If you can control demons - Asmodeus included -, you can anger them and it makes no difference. Besides, Azazel kills and hurts for sport. He doesn’t seem the type to think his actions through like Lilith does.

In any case, according to the show canon, the order of power is: Lilith > Asmodeus > Azazel. We know that because we are told so by a character known to be an exposition vessel: Magnus.

Magnus: Asmodeus isn’t just a greater demon. He’s the most powerful Prince of Hell.

(...)

Magnus: Whoever did this is definitely from Edom. But, judging by the energy signature, it’s not my father. 

Alec: That’s a good thing, right?

Magnus: I’m afraid not. This magic is very old and very evil. The demon responsible is as powerful as they come. Not like anything I’ve seen before.

Alec: So, worse than Asmodeus?

Magnus: Much worse.

302: The Powers that Be