Chapter 218: Recognition
This was the turning point that Lilith wanted. The moment he brought these two cultivators out, the Demon Kings immediately asked their aides to do whatever they wanted to them, trying to get out the information.
Even Lilith’s charm couldn’t escape their abilities, so it would be useless if Lilith tried to alter their minds.
However, it also made the information they got even more terrifying. They never expected that Lilith could only reach the level of their elder and there were still a few organizations at their level.
Even with all their demon kingdoms combined, they could only handle one influence at most. If the rest came after them, the situation would become even horrible.
And all the seven Demon Kings had interrogated them various ways, yet the answer they received was the same, proving what Lilith meant by an invasion from another continent.
"An invasion from another continent, the appearance of the Demon Lord..." The Devil looked down, contemplating what she got from this information. "Even if he is not the Demon Lord, are you going to use him as the symbol of liberation?"
The Devil looked at Lilith with a grim expression.
Lilith had expected this question as well.
"The world needs hope in the midst of despair. Even if Albert Gran is not the Demon Lord, are you trying to use him as the symbol of hope?" The Devil explained it a bit more, still asking.
"Who do you think I am?" Lilith shook her head helplessly. "I don’t care about his identity. All I need to know is that he is my fiance, soon to be my husband. There’s no way I’m going to manipulate my own husband or use him for my own benefit.
"That’s why every decision that involves him, I would discuss it with him first. Even this matter has been discussed privately with him. Using him as a symbol of hope? It’s true that I can lift the morale that way, but the moment he realizes it, the first that would be destroyed is my kingdom.
"He came from another world. That’s why I wish to build a home for him in this world so that he doesn’t wish to return to his previous world. Even the past braves couldn’t return to their homes, but they brought a huge change every time they appeared... So, even I suspect that the Demon Lord could do such a thing.
"That’s why instead of manipulation, I want his trust and love so that he will remain. Is there something wrong for a succubus like me asking for an attention to the one and only person who isn’t affected by my charm?"
Lilith’s words emphasized her conviction. As she said, she had been discussing matters with Albert to the point she even warned him not to get taken advantage of.
She was aware that Albert had a low political ability. However, he was, by no means, an idiot.
Albert had enough ability to understand what she was planning to do after some explanations. So, as long as Albert had some time to learn about politics, he would know she had been manipulating him.
That was why she never forced Albert to do anything he didn’t want. If the situation forced, she would explain it to him why that was the only solution.
If Albert could provide another solution, then they could abandon her solutions.
This was the way she used to gain Albert’s trust.
She looked at all the Demon Kings and stated, "I will say this over and over again. I don’t care about his identity. He is my fiance and soon to be my husband. Anyone that wants to take advantage of him will be my enemy. Even if the world is going to be destroyed, I will still kill those who use him."
Her cold tone somehow silenced the entire hall, making the atmosphere serene.
This was a threat to all the other Demon Kings, especially the Greed, Envy, Pride, and Gluttony.
She warned the Devil not to try to grab her man. She threatened the Envy not to be envious enough to eliminate him. She pointed out that no matter his plan, the Pride King couldn’t get Albert from her. Last but not least, she pressed the Gluttony King to not take advantage of Albert’s low political ability.
The Devil squinted his eyes while the Werewolf King snorted. The Vampire King and the Leviathan could only look away.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by the Dragon Queen’s laughter.
"Hahahahaha!" The Dragon Queen slammed the table to get everyone’s attention. She smirked and shouted while pumping her fist. "Whether he is a Demon Lord or not, I don’t care. The Dragon is a race where strength has the say. If he can defeat me, I shall recognize him as my lord. Even if he is not the Demon Lord, I shall consider him as such!
"However, if he can’t even defeat me, then I won’t recognize him as my lord even if it means my kingdom will be destroyed!" The Dragon Queen stated with conviction. Her blood was boiling with fighting intent. She was true to her nature.
"He only arrived at this world six months ago. What do you expect from his strength..." Lilith shook her head helplessly.
"Six months?!" The smile on the Dragon Queen’s face became even bigger. Her laughter became even louder. "Hahaha. Six months and he is already that strong. In a year or two, he will become stronger than me. When that time comes, I don’t mind submitting to him! I’m looking forward to that day!"
"..." The Sloth King, who hadn’t spoken this whole time, finally broke his silence with a lazy tone. "I don’t care about the trouble. Why not? If he’s the Demon Lord, I will acknowledge him right now."
"Huh?" The Dragon Queen’s face was distorted as she looked at the Sloth King and asked, "Oi, little guy. Is it that easy for you to give your authority to him?!"
"If he is the Demon Lord, it means he will take a portion of my job. Why not? My work will be easier and he seems to be a capable man. I don’t care." The Sloth King closed his eyes again, trying to sleep. Just like the Dragon Queen, the Sloth King also followed his instinct to decide the matter.
The Vampire King raised both hands as if he surrendered. "Well, I have recognized him as my lord, so there’s no need for me to say anything."
"That’s true. How hard it was for you to make that decision?" The Dragon Queen smirked, teasing the Vampire King.
"No need to ask that question..." The Vampire King looked away, refusing to answer.
"Knowledge about the other world, the thirst of power that is constantly growing at a pace that even I can’t keep up, and the endless possibility of the current era..." The Devil suddenly opened her mouth with a big smirk. "Isn’t that good?
"The Demon Lord might be even a bigger man than I predicted. If he could acquire something faster than what I could swallow, I wouldn’t be bored for a long time. When that happened, I would do everything for him.
"If he couldn’t, then his fate was to be swallowed by me. That’s why, Lilith... The Demon Lord... Make him an even bigger man than he is today to the point he’s worth to be swallowing.
"At that time, I will acknowledge him as my master and start chasing after him! I hope that he won’t bore me soon." The Devil smirked.
Lilith frowned, looking at this little devil. Her endless greed wanted to swallow her husband, so there was no way it would sit right in her heart. However, she chose to believe in Albert and his potential. She believed the Devil wouldn’t be able to do such a thing to Albert.
"You’re asking me not to be envious of such a talent when it’s my job to do so..." The Leviathan scratched the back of his head, confused on what expression he should put. "Well, if I acknowledge him as my lord, it means that I truly admire him from the bottom of my heart.
"His potential, talent, and possibility should be at the level that even I can’t envy anymore. In other words, he should be at the level of absolute that no matter what tricks I use, it will be impossible to shake him. When that time comes, I shall env—I mean, acknowledge him as the Demon Lord from the bottom of my heart."
With the Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, and Envy agreeing to recognize Albert as the Demon Lord, only the Werewolf King remained.
This was a heavy decision as he was the sin of Pride. He couldn’t bow down to another man as his pride didn’t allow it.
However, there was one more thing that finally moved his heart.
"My son..." The Werewolf King paused for a moment. "If my son defeats me in two years, I will acknowledge him."
"Your son?" The Demon Kings were confused as to why the Pride King actually mentioned his son, which obviously was Albert’s student.
*Bang!*
"It doesn’t matter!" Lilith slammed the table as she stood up, raising her hand while stating, "With this, the seven demon kingdoms shall form an alliance to resist the invasion. Hence, this is my plan...
