Astaroth waited for several minutes, allowing his gaze to travel between the six Princes seated around the auditorium.
Nobody seemed eager to speak.
"On this regard, the Dukes and I have decided this will be the main criteria for deciding who we will support to become the next demon lord by the end of this century... Who ever acquires the most territory will unanimously gain our support."
The announcement immediately changed the atmosphere. Several Princes straightened in their seats, and calculating gleams appeared in their eyes as they considered the implications.
The Princes' expressions revealed their growing interest, each already considering which planets and star systems could be targeted first. Only Sol appeared unimpressed. He rolled his eyes and leaned back into his couch as though Astaroth had just announced something painfully obvious. His lack of interest stood out amid the sudden excitement, but nobody questioned him aloud.
