Demon Kings only bring their trusted people to their summit. Most of the ti, they bring their right hands with them. In so rare chances, they bring the heirs to their throne. Their right hands will also usually succeed to their throne if sothing happens to their heirs. In a way, their summit is a way to show off the people who will replace them in the future.
Ilschevar has deed ready to dabble in the politics of the Demon Realm. I don't need to ask him to know there will be so kind of trial waiting for at the summit. On top of officially introducing to the Demon Realm, I bet he also wants to get to know about my future opponents. I have a feeling that many of the heirs will attend the summit.
"I am not sure about what you do at the Demon Kings Summit, but I am sure you are supposed to show off there. I am not undermining this young man's competence, but I believe he is not worthy enough to accompany you," Quetzalcoatl remarks, surprising everyone including .
"That might be the case if I was like the rest of the Demon Kings. I am not like them, so I don't have to show off to make them wary of ," Ilschevar replies with a smile. "I just want to introduce Layland to the world of Demon politics. He is a smart man—he will learn a lot from his 'study tour.'"
Quetzalcoatl quirked an eyebrow as he gazed at Ilschevar who keeps a faint smile on his face. The old Dragon shakes his head not long after. He seems to have understood that things are not as direct as Ilschevar makes them look. He seems to also know that he will never figure out the truth, so he gives up and focuses on his food instead.
The room turns silent as no one says a word. There is not much to talk about. The Demon Kings Summit, while well-known, is not sothing for the public to stick their noses into. No one knows what will transpire at the summit, but everyone can tell sothing significant will occur. In most cases, it is a disaster.
Currently, the upcoming Demon Kings Summit is still known only by those affiliated with the nine Demon Kings. Though, knowing it in advance doesn't make any difference because they have nothing to worry about. Whatever the result of the summit is, they will keep doing what they have been doing. They will still kill those who go against their Demon Kings'.
Of course, they have to be more violent than they usually are this ti.
"Do you think you can recover your power soon, Haletha?" Ilschevar asks neutrally.
"Yes, I surely can," Haletha answers affirmatively.
"How long will it take you?"
Haletha hums to herself for a little while before saying, "Maybe around two weeks. Should things go south, it will take a month."
"Will you imdiately get to your pri the mont you regain your power?"
At that question, Haletha turns quiet. She remains that way for half a minute before shaking her head and looking at Ilschevar apologetically.
"I will need, at least, three months to get back to my pri."
"I see…"
Ilschevar nods his head lightly, looking as if he has expected it to be the case. He turns to and eyes silently. He has his trademark faint, mischievous smile on his face. He wants to do sothing—that is not hard to discern. However, I can't think why it has sothing to do with Haletha's state. I won't be able to cure her, after all.
"How is your progress with Antares' developnt, Layland?"
"It is going well."
"What mishap may occur if you leave it for half a year?"
"Nothing should happen. Every one of my colleagues is extrely competent in the field I have assigned them to. Though, I am afraid they won't be able to quickly adapt should an unexpected developnt occur."
"It is progressing well, then."
I nod my head at Ilschevar's remark and watch as he mulls over the information. He puts down his cutlery after so ti and interlaces his fingers before leaning his body slightly forward. Everyone instinctively waits for him to say sothing. That is not the case for because I prefer enjoying the food to listening to his words.
"Then, will it be possible for you to help Haletha manage Lysimork, so she can focus on getting back to her pri?"
"That shouldn't be a problem."
"You need to also note that managing both Antares and Lysimork is not the only thing you will do from now on. There is another thing that you should worry about, but I won't say it here."
Ilschevar looks at from the corner of his eyes. His eyes are telling I know what he is talking about and it leaves stumped. It is one of the monts when I don't understand what Ilschevar is talking about. I thought helping Haletha would be the end of the case, but I was wrong. It takes a few seconds to realize it has sothing to do with our relationship.
I quirk my eyebrow and slightly lift my right hand. Ilschevar closes his eyes for a mont before returning his gaze to the front. The only thing he did was confirm the thing he couldn't say is related to the fact of my being a Demon King Candidate. My best guess is that I have to find the other Demon King Candidates. The worst case is that I have to be careful of the other Demon King Candidates. His declaration of taking to the summit may spark their ire, after all.
In whichever case, my identity as a Demon King Candidate will be exposed. I was a nobody who climbed up the rank at a ridiculous pace. My power growth is also absurdly rapid. Even though the other candidates can just consider another genius who is born once in a millennium, I believe they won't. My closeness with Ilschevar will make them suspect my identity.
"I have to thank you and your subordinates for the fine banquet, Haletha. I am sorry I can't stay for long. As unwilling as my siblings are at the mont, I am afraid my presence will still pose danger to Lysimork. Furthermore, I am worried about my Kingdom. My siblings' lunacy is beyond even my comprehension," Ilschevar says as he stands up.
Everyone imdiately stands from their seats. Since Quetzalcoatl and the Dragons are even willing to do that, I am pressured to also stand up.
"I thank you for your kind words, Ilschevar. I am very glad you enjoyed the banquet despite our lacking preparation," Haletha replies respectfully. Her body wobbles from ti to ti, but her expression remains the sa.
"You may have a rest, Haletha. There is no need to see off." Seeing Haletha nod her head without heeding his words, Ilschevar turns to Quetzalcoatl. "I am serious about our alliance. Our past may be bloody but we can move on and create a better future together. Don't hesitate to et if you have sothing to discuss. You know where you can find ."
Then, he turns to . "You can see after you finish your business. You can make wait for as long as your conscience lets you. Though, I won't recomnd that. I am sure you will like to hear it as soon as possible."
Without waiting for my response, he snaps his fingers. "Farewell," he says before disappearing into thin air.
Thud!
"Mother!"
Haletha falls to the ground as soon as Ilschevar disappears. The panicked Arieda imdiately supports her. The Guardians waiting outside barge in and quickly rush to Haletha to make sure she is all right. Surprisingly, Eliseus also moves to Haletha's side to help her. In the blink of an eye, the Dark Elf Queen is brought out of the banquet room.
Bereft of the Dark Elves, the room was filled with Warriors and Dragons. Quetzalcoatl and I look at each other silently. The others look at us in anticipation as if their fate is in our hands. When we sit back and resu eating, they imdiately follow suit. It is quite amusing to see them expecting us to have a brawl right here right now.
The conversation entirely ceased. The only sound reverberating in the room is the sound that our cutlery makes against the plate. Another variation of sounds only appears when Aurelia stands up, pushing her chair to the back. She carries her plates and cutlery with her as he scurries to my side. She sits down, ignoring the bewildered look Quetzalcoatl shoots her.
"Kuhum!" Quetzalcoatl clears his throat. "I think it is ti to talk about when you two will co to Ne Okozmo."
"Is that how you call the world you created for the surviving Dragons?" I ask.
"Yes. You must visit it. Although you are only a part Dragon, you are still a Dragon. There are things you need to learn and Ne Okozmo is the best place to learn them." Quetzalcoatl then turns to Aurelia. "You also want to unseal your power, don't you?"
From what Quetzalcoatl said before, Aurelia's power has been unsealed, but she hasn't realized it. I don't want to see it this way, but it seems that he genuinely wants to train . Though, it can also an that he wants to beat the hell out of . Regardless of what it is, I will be busy for the next six months.
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