Iruma felt an inexplicable panic upon hearing this.
"What? Brother, what are you going to do?"
Shesi shook his head at the question.
"I'm just taking this opportunity to teach you a lesson," Shesi said, looking towards the red carpet where Sullivan had already begun to announce the new Thirteen Crowns list.
"Next, the new Thirteen Crowns list will be announced."
Everyone's attention was drawn to him.
"Regarding the agreement on holding central positions in the Demon World... two missing figures, the Food King Behemoth and the Dark Emperor Gracia, will be replaced, and two new demons will take their seats. A warm welcome to Naberius Narnia and Mephisto, the Outside King! Congratulations to the two new Thirteen Crowns!"
Applause erupted, mixed with both disappointment and congratulations.
"The reasons for choosing these two are their proven strength, their contributions to the Demon World... and considering that they each have many demons following them, possessing great influence. Narnia is known as the Dog Emperor, and Mephisto as the Outside King."
"With these nicknames and the responsibilities of the Thirteen Crowns, please offer your applause for them..."
"Wait! Hold on!"
A voice interrupted Belial's announcement.
"Objection, objection! My objections are practically overflowing!"
The speaker was another candidate for the Thirteen Crowns, Jebbra.
"You specially invited me to such a grand party just to tell me I wasn't chosen? That's a bit much, isn't it? If we're talking about influence, I have plenty too! Look at me! I'm a divinely chosen, extraordinary leader, alright! I even sent texts to everyone around me saying I'm one of the Thirteen Crowns! I want a cool nickname too! I object to this selection! Right, little girl!" He said, looking at a somewhat dejected Bachiko next to him.
"Huh? Huh??" Bachiko was a little confused, how did she get dragged into this?
"Indeed."
A voice came, it was Baal.
"I also think it's a shame to gather such excellent demons only for them not to be chosen in the end; it's such a waste."
"Baal! You scoundrel, this was already decided, what are you doing?"
"Because, Amaymon, removing two seats and bringing in new demons, I can understand that. But if that's the case, why not free up another seat?"
Amaymon looked at Baal upon hearing this.
"What, are you giving up your seat?"
"Of course not. Look, isn't there an empty seat over there?"
"The most revered among the Thirteen Crowns, but perhaps the future Demon World no longer needs it? That brilliant, empty throne, the King's legacy, that has been vacant for hundreds of years. I propose removing the seat of the Demon King Delkira." Baal's sudden words sent a jolt through all the demons present.
"Remove Delkira's seat?"
"You are... utterly rebellious! Do you think such a foolish proposal would be approved?" Amaymon glared furiously at Baal.
"Is that so? I think it's foolish to have an empty seat and not use it, you know?"
"Agreed, agreed," Jebbra rushed up and said.
"What a novel suggestion! Mmm hmm hmm! You think so too, right? Right, right? Little girl?" Jebbra said, looking at Bachiko.
Bachiko:..."I recommend this little girl," Baal said, pointing at Bachiko.
"Considering the order, it should be her, right? Three Greats should also be very satisfied with her."
"Damn it! It's not me!" Jebbra threw his cup to the ground.
"Baal, no matter what, it's impossible to decide something like this on the spot, especially with VIPs present; it will cause chaos," Belial said, stepping forward and looking at Baal.
"Regarding that matter, let's wait until the future... at the Thirteen Crowns assembly..." Before Belial could finish, a surge of lightning energy interrupted him.
"So... that's why we should make the decision now! Right here! In this gathering where high-ranking demons, the Thirteen Crowns, and demons who will witness the future development of the Demon World are all present! If you feel that Delkira's prestige is suffocating you, then why not let go? What about the future Demon World! What about the TS Project! One moment you're spouting about 'new' things, and the next you're still deeply attached to the old Demon King who has long disappeared! Listen up! Delkira is gone! He's not coming back!" Baal walked in front of Sullivan, and suddenly, the ground began to tremble. Shesi immediately looked at Iruma.
"Brother, look over there, it's starting to charge up. Remember, the sharpness of your arrow depends on your conviction." Shesi began to move towards Shura Hime.
Suddenly, the wall of the Lost Castle was shattered, and the missing former Thirteen Crown, Behemoth, appeared, but this time his size... was too enormous, wasn't it? And the first to act was not Three Greats, but the Chief of Security Anri. Years of experience had formed an instinct, and he immediately rushed forward and struck him down. The other demons, startled by the sudden attack, instinctively used magic, and then were subdued by Three Greats.
Thirteen seconds, this was the time it took to control the rushing Behemoth.
Anri walked over to Behemoth.
"Behemoth, why did you..."
"Unforgivable! What new Thirteen Crowns? That seat is mine... it belongs to me."
Behemoth was a demon with a gentle personality who loved to eat. His family ability, [Total Eclipse], allowed him to eat anything he considered edible. And whatever he ate would be converted into magic and power. Therefore... it was common practice to cover Behemoth's mouth to suppress him, and... his voice naturally... But that voice just now?
Behemoth's abdomen opened into an abyssal maw, devouring a large chunk of the ground. He then broke free from his restraints, punched Anri, sending him flying, and rushed towards his target.
In situations of chaos, fear, and life-or-death, demons prioritize their own desires. And over there, Iruma—
"Penetrate... penetrate... penetrate him!" An arrow flew towards Behemoth. This time, the arrow seemed to have even greater power than before. However, unexpectedly, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the arrow, waving both hands to create a massive transparent barrier. But that person didn't expect the arrow's power to be so immense. Cracks rapidly spread through the barrier, and the arrow, having shattered it, did not stop but continued to fly. Seeing this, the masked person immediately rushed in front of the arrow, crushed the ring on his neck, and then continued to form a barrier with both hands, grasping the arrow. He barely managed to block it. Baal snorted at the sight.
"Can't catch it, then earlier..." Just as Baal pulled out his weapon, a figure appeared even faster than him. A tall, blue-haired demon was quicker. The blue-haired demon held a giant demon scythe, which even had some exhaust ports, and blue flames erupted from the exhaust ports.
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