The greeting from Dim Valac was short and on point. The light was turned on again afterward, and many people cheered.
The President and the mysterious lady, Succubus Queen, disappeared inside for a second before Dim Valac returned to the party venue alone to greet other people. Maybe it was just Kai's imagination, but he felt like Lilith's eyes landed on him for a second before she disappeared.
Afterward, the party atmosphere returned. Many people at once offered their greetings to the party venue's owner, hoping to get acquainted with him.
Meanwhile, Kai didn't know what to do. No one approached them yet.
"You've attracted quite an attention, young man."
Shuten Douji poked him with her elbow and teased him with a playful chuckle.
"I doubt that woman will let you return from the Underworld without meeting her once. And if you met her–"
"No worries." Ao interrupted from the side and put her hand on Shuten Douji's shoulder. She had a complicated expression on her face. Doubt, worry, anger, and… jealousy.
"This lady will make sure that the entertainer won't touch my dear husband. Of course, the story would be different if she only wanted to make a connection. But the dear husband isn't interested in that person at all. Isn't that so?"
"You look scary, Ao."
Even Shuten Douji took a step back and stopped teasing Kai.
Ibaraki and Amber giggled on the side, and their small group was even more desolated than before. The others didn't want to bother them except for one person.
"Hello, ladies."
Suddenly, a voice called out to them from the side, destroying the cheery atmosphere around them. Kai looked to the side and saw a Devil with black hair and red eyes.
He didn't recognize this Devil, but the man seemed to totally ignore him when he called out to only ladies.
"Pleased to meet you, Dragon King and Oni God. It's also my honor to meet the Phoenix and Ibaraki Douji. I am Liam Barbatos, the son of Zachry Barbatos. May I have the honor the have a dance with any of the ladies?" Liam bowed his head and flashed a handsome smile.
Still, he was a fool. The four Mythical beings only looked at him with disgust because he deliberately didn't greet Kai at all.
At that moment, the atmosphere inside the party venue suddenly tensed. Liam Barbatos' voice was loud and could be heard clearly. They became the center of attention almost immediately.
Even President Valac looked at them, but no one tried to intervene. They wanted to see the group's reaction toward the disrespect that Liam Barbatos showed them.
Fortunately for Liam Barbatos, his father, Zachry Barbatos, who was famous for being strict, couldn't attend this Ball Party today. His position as the son of the Duke also made him confident that he could at least ask a Mythical being for a dance and possibly make her his own.
'If someone like that human can, then I can also do it.' The young Devil thought as he glanced at the man standing in the middle of these Mythical beings. 'What Ruler? He's just lucky. I also can make a contract with a Mythical beast! I am Barbatos! I can talk with Beast. It's in my blood!'
One of the 72 noble houses of the Devil, Barbatos. They had the ability to talk to a Beast as well as command them.
In fact, they were also the ones who commanded Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guarded the gate to the Underworld. It was what made Liam Barbatos confident that he could also make a contract with a Mythical Beast.
"What is he? Disgusting."historical
So he never expected the orange-haired girl to look down at him and spit down such a word.
"Master. Is this pest ignoring you? Shall I beat him up?"
"No, Ibaraki. You shouldn't beat him up. Didn't you learn from me that you need to destroy all these fools' bones if they ever mock your master or me? This is the best example of that fool."
The two Onis also looked down on him. Laughter rang in the hall as Liam's face turned red from embarrassment. But that wasn't the end.
"Fool." A cold voice rang in front of the Devil.
A Dragon Aura erupted from Ao as she glared at the young Devil from Barbatos family as if she was looking at an insect. At an ant who couldn't be saved anymore.
"You have disrespected this lady's husband. How do you want to apologize for this, young Barbatos? Even your own life won't save you from this lady's wrath."
Kai didn't even move yet, but the party room was already in chaos.
Honestly, he wanted to show the man the consequences of disrespecting him by ignoring him when he was clearly there. Not only that, they dared to hit on his girls right in front of him.
Such a man needed to be taught some manners. But… Looking at the young Devil, trembling in fear and embarrassment in front of him, made him think.
'He looks really pitiful now. I guess I don't need to add something unnecessary.'
"Scram, insect! Or you will see the destruction of your house!" Shuten Douji exclaimed with a roar.
The young Devil, Liam Barbatos, scurried away in a hurry. He didn't even dare to look back and just exited the party venue.
The party venue was silent. They couldn't say anything at all. But they found out about something. 'Don't disrespect the Ruler, or you will get the consequences.'
After knowing that, they were relieved that they didn't come up to them first. And with this, they knew the line that they shouldn't cross with them, making them feel a bit safer to approach.
"Really, that guy. He blatantly ignored Kai and hit on us?" Amber grumbled and pouted.
She didn't like the fact that Liam Barbatos only saw them as mere Mythical Beasts and creatures, not as people. His gaze was disgusting.
"I hope I can burn him. But that will cause trouble for Kai."
Ibaraki Douji nodded, agreeing with what Amber had said, "I want to punch him."
Ao and Shuten Douji were whispering on the side, talking about something ominous that they planned to do if someone else did the same thing as the man earlier.
Kai laughed dryly and pretended not to hear what they were talking about. He turned his attention to President Valac and enhanced his sense to hear what kind of conversation he had with other guests.
It was disrespectful, but it was their own fault if they didn't put up a soundproof barrier. They should've known that many people could hear their conversation if they didn't use a barrier.
The conversation was… boring. They talked about relationships or business. It was just a dry talk to make the other party feel welcomed, while actually nothing happened.
Everything felt boring. Besides the interesting meal they put out on display, the party was also boring.
'I thought this party would have many more people like the Oni Festival. But it's disappointing.'
In his opinion, the Oni Festival was way better. Way more meals, events, and even fighting.
Well, the theme itself was different. One was a festival, and one was a formal party.
"Dear husband, what are you doing?" Ao called out to Kai, who looked absentminded.
"Huh? Well, nothing." He replied to the Dragon King and scratched his cheek. "It's just… boring."
"I feel you." The Dragon King nodded with a soft smile. "This lady never attended any party because of this reason too. But, my dear. There is something that we should do now, right?" She flashed a playful smile that she had only shown to him.
Kai felt something big was about to happen. Shuten Douji was also gone from the area when he was distracted, which was a sign that chaos would follow suit.
Then he remembered that Ao wanted to announce something. That was the only reason she attended this party.
And the occasion was perfect.
"This lady was waiting for President Valac to approach us, but due to what happened earlier, I think he's trying to visit us last," Ao said while glancing at the Devil, who greeted another group in the corner of the party venue. "That's why this lady asked for Shuten's cooperation."
"The conversation earlier?"
"Yes." She nodded with the biggest smile on her face. Then she turned toward the direction of the stage and crossed her arms. "It seems she's ready."
Kai turned his attention to the stage and noticed Shuten Douji walking to the stage in a cute manner, shaking her hips and seemingly dancing. She pulled out a golden microphone she used in her concert in the Oni Village and held it in her hand.
Many guests noticed Shuten Douji walking to the stage and cheered. Her popularity as an idol was already spread among the Supernatural Races, so they were expecting a sudden performance when they saw her walking to the stage.
President Valac also noticed Shuten Douji. His eyes widened a little, but he made no attempt to stop her. To be honest, he had no intention or way to stop the Oni God from doing as she pleased.
And when Shuten Douji was up on the stage, she turned around and shouted in her idol voice.
"Everyone!! I have an important announcement!"
She had become the center of attention instantly. When all eyes landed on her, she continued.
"I will also follow the Ruler and marry him! I hope I can get your blessing! Tehe~"
And chaos ensued. Starting with Ao's Spirit Power leaking out uncontrollably.
"That little prick!"
It seemed like that wasn't what they planned.
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