Sidriel moved busily without even sleeping.

The time given was just three days.

It was a tight schedule to visit the delegates scattered across the entire demon territory.

The fortunate thing was that Ozges actively helped.

As chairman, he knew where each delegate was and moved with Sidriel using spatial movement magic to find the delegates.

“Why have you come to see me?”

The first is Matuk, the Orc Great Chieftain.

He is the leader of the Orcs, who could be called the core strength and backbone of the Demon King’s Army.

“Please support me at the grand council that will be held in a few days.”

At Sidriel’s request, Matuk shook his head.

“I, Matuk, only follow the stronger one.”

Although Sidriel tried everything to persuade him, Matuk was immovable.

“We don’t have time.”

“Sigh, alright.”

In the end, Sidriel had no choice but to give up and seek other delegates.

“Kekek! This is interesting.”

The next person she meets is Lerlock, the Goblin Master.

Though he didn’t possess great military strength, he was a demon whom all goblins respected and followed.

Goblins boasted an enormous population, making up 30% of all demons.

Lerlock’s influence as the one who commanded all of them was certainly not small.

“Kekek! What can you do for me and our goblins?”

“What do you want?”

“I want a permanent Corps Commander position.”

“That’s impossible.”

Sidriel shook her head.

Actually, appointing Lerlock as Corps Commander itself wasn’t a problem.

After all, appointing Corps Commanders was solely the Demon King’s authority.

However, in the Demon King’s Army, strength is absolute.

Goblin Master Lerlock only possessed Division Commander-level power.

Even if given the position of Corps Commander, it would soon be taken away.

‘That’s why he asked for a permanent position, but…’

If such preferential treatment were given, other demons would obviously rise up immediately.

“I’m sorry. I cannot make false promises.”

“I understand.”

The situation was similar with the delegates she met afterward.

“I refuse. We have already promised to support Dorithugs.”

The three most powerful noble families.

They said they would stand with Dorithugs.

“Let’s decide at the grand council.”

The Dark Elf Leader, Kekna Cresusa, also didn’t give a definite answer.

“Hmm, you certainly seem to have dignity.”

Only the Vampire Lord, Lehsiska, showed favor.

“The final decision will be made at the council chamber, but I’ll think about it positively.”

“Thank you.”

It took all three days just to have these conversations.

Late at night.

Returning to her quarters, Sidriel wore a regretful expression.

“In the end, I couldn’t even meet Beast Master Nubimogrel.”

“He never goes out originally. It’s questionable whether he’ll appear at the council chamber, but even if he does, he’ll definitely cast an abstention vote.”

“I see.”

The council is tomorrow at noon.

Sidriel did everything she could to the best of her ability.

All that remained was to leave it to fate.

***

The next day at noon.

The grand council was held at the 4th Corps Headquarters, Bride Bozra.

Originally it should have been held in the Demon King’s castle, but since the Demon King had died and the holy war army had occupied the castle, they had no choice but to move the location.

“To sit face to face with weaklings like goblins. How unpleasant.”

“Kekek! The stench of stupid orcs wafts all the way here.”

“You! If you don’t want that scrawny spine pulled out shut up!”

Before the council even began.

Orc Great Chieftain Matuk and Goblin Master Lerlock engaged in psychological warfare. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the novel-fire.net

Watching the two bicker with spittle flying, Vampire Lord Lehsiska heaved a sigh.

“To be treated the same as such inferior beings. Every time I come to these councils, I regret not having entered eternal sleep earlier.”

“What did that woman say? Orcs are not inferior!”

“How dare you, a mere minority race, look down on goblins, a major tribe!”

“Oh? Are you bragging about just wastefully consuming food?”

With Lehsiska joining the war of words, the atmosphere grew increasingly hostile.

At this rate, the council might fall apart before it even began.

‘Sigh, it’s already chaotic.’

Finally, just as Chairman Ozges was about to step in to mediate.

“Lady Sidriel enters.”

With the announcement, everyone fell silent.

Kugurugurug-!

The massive stone door opened.

Soon, a small-statured demon entered the council chamber.

All the delegates and Corps Commanders stared at Sidriel.

Some even sent overtly aggressive demonic energy.

“…”

Sidriel casually deflected that energy and sat in her seat.

‘So that’s Tegrad’s daughter.’

Seeing Sidriel for the first time, Dorithugs looked at her with interested eyes.

For a moment, their eyes met.

“…”

The two gazed at each other silently.

A strange tension flowed through the conference hall.

“Ahem ahem, all voting members have gathered.”

Ozges said.

It seemed better to proceed with the meeting quickly rather than staying like this.

“Nubimogrel hasn’t come yet.”

“Nubimogrel said he would cast an abstention vote.”

“I see.”

Beast Master Nubimogrel.

He cast an abstention vote as Ozges expected.

With this, there were eleven meeting attendees in total.

Three Corps Commanders and eight representatives.

Among them, Ozges could vote twice as both Corps Commander and representative, so the total number of votes is twelve.

“From now on, we will begin voting to elect the next Demon King.”

Silence fell at Ozges’s words.

Everyone looked at Ozges and waited for the next words.

“First, I will briefly introduce the two demon candidates and hear their words. The first candidate is Sidriel, daughter of Tegrad.”

Sidriel stood up from her seat.

“I am Sidriel. The Demon King’s position is rightfully mine. For the future of demonkind as well, it is right that I become Demon King. I trust in everyone’s wise judgment.”

Sidriel sat down after finishing her brief introduction.

Ozges introduced the next candidate.

“Next is 1st Corps Commander Dorithugs.”

Dorithugs did not stand from his seat.

He looked around at the voting members with an arrogant expression.

“Is there a demon stronger than me in this place?”

The rudeness that came out without warning.

However, it was a question that struck at the core of the general assembly.

“Then there’s nothing more to say. The Demon King should be the strongest.”

“…”

“I believe there are no fools here who would entrust the future to a young, ignorant demon.”

That was the end of Dorithugs’s speech.

Ozges continued the meeting.

“We will now begin voting. Please exercise your voting rights freely.”

As soon as Ozges finished speaking, Dorithugs raised his hand.

“I’ll go first.”

“1st Corps Commander. Please speak.”

“I recommend myself, Dorithugs.”

Ozges nodded.

“One vote for Dorithugs.”

Following this, three demons raised their hands in succession.

“I too will vote for Dorithugs.”

“Dorithugs.”

“Same here.”

They were all noble families supporting Dorithugs.

With this, Dorithugs now had four votes in total.

‘This much was expected.’

Ozges nodded.

He sensed it was time to change the flow.

He raised his hand.

“I, as the 4th Corps Commander, head of the Cowden clan, and representative, will support Lady Sidriel.”

As soon as his words finished, Sidriel also raised her hand.

“I, Sidriel, will also support myself.”

With this, Sidriel also took three votes.

The voting results so far were 4 to 3, with 7 votes out of 12 total, leaving 5 remaining.

They were the Dark Elf Leader, Goblin Master, Orc Great Chieftain, Vampire Lord, and 4th Corps Commander.

At that moment, Dark Elf Leader Kekna Cresusa raised her hand.

“The Dark Elves want Dorithugs.”

“The Goblins also support Dorithugs.”

In an instant, 2 votes were added to Dorithugs.

Anxiety gradually appeared on Sidriel’s expression.

“I will vote for that young lady. She seems to have more dignity than Dorithugs.”

Vampire Lord Lehsiska said.

With this, it was 6 to 4.

Only Orc Great Chieftain Matuk and 4th Corps Commander Onyx remained.

Dorithugs smiled in victory.

‘It’s over.’

If those two both supported Sidriel here, it would be a tie.

But that wouldn’t happen.

Because all discussions had already been concluded beforehand.

“I, Orc Great Chieftain Matuk…”

Just as the Orc Great Chieftain was about to speak.

Boom-!

“3rd Corps Commander Hemis entering!”

An announcement was heard as the door opened.

“Oh my~ Am I a bit late?”

The representatives who saw her drew in sharp breaths.

“Hemis. You’re alive…?”

“We heard you were dead.”

The representatives who didn’t yet know of Hemis’s survival couldn’t help but be surprised.

Dorithugs calmly looked at her.

“I thought you said you wouldn’t come.”

“I thought about it and realized I’m also the 3rd Corps Commander recognized by the Demon King, aren’t I? It seemed good to exercise my rightful authority. There won’t be any problems, right?”

Ozges nodded at Hemis’s question.

“Yes. There are no regulations saying you can’t participate during the meeting.”

“Good. Then I’ll support Sidriel.”

At that moment, Dorithugs unconsciously stood up from his seat.

“Hemis! What are you doing!? Isn’t this different from what you said before!”

The corner of Hemis’s mouth curved up into a smirk.

“Oh my, I said I would help elect the next Demon King. I never said it would be you, did I?”

Despite her irritating smile, Dorithugs could do nothing.

Hemis had already exercised her voting right.

It was impossible to change it midway.

“Let’s see…”

Hemis crossed her legs as she sat down.

She scanned the representatives with a bizarre smile.

“I believe our remaining friends will make a wise judgment. You know what I mean?”

It was a clear threat, intimidation.

However, everyone just kept their mouths shut tight, not stepping forward.

Rather, Goblin Master Lerlock, who had already voted for Dorithugs, even showed signs of restlessness.

“Ca-can I change it perhaps?”

“That’s impossible.”

“Ugh…”

Lerlock clutched his head in distress.

Ignoring him, the meeting continued.

“Well then, who’s next?”

At her words, Orc Great Chieftain Matuk gulped.

“I, Matuk…”

Just as Matuk was about to speak.

Suddenly Hemis opened her mouth.

“Ah~ Maybe because I’m feeling weak these days, I want to eat meat.”

“…”

“I want to eat meat that’s nice and plump~”

Hemis spoke while looking at Matuk with subtle eyes.

She didn’t forget to lick her lips.

Cold sweat poured down Orc Great Chieftain Matuk’s back like rain.

“What are you doing? That was just talking to myself. Please continue.”

“I, Matuk… Will support Sidriel.”

Hemis smirked.

Dorithugs jumped up.

“This is absurd! Isn’t this clear intimidation!”

“Oh my, was intimidation not allowed? I don’t remember there being such a rule in the general assembly?”

Ozges nodded.

“That’s correct.”

This is the demon race’s general assembly.

In this process, persuasion, intimidation, secret agreements, etc.

Any method was free to use.

Although Dorithugs knew this fact, he couldn’t help but be flustered as this was the first time someone had actually taken votes through intimidation.

“Tch…”

Dorithugs calmed his excitement and sat down.

‘So it’s exactly half then.’

The votes so far were 6 to 6.

Only 4th Corps Commander Onyx’s vote remained.

‘Onyx. I believe you won’t change your word at this point.’

Onyx had already agreed to side with Dorithugs.

One concerning point was that he had a history of betraying the Demon King.

Given his nature of sticking to the strong, there was a possibility he might switch sides after seeing Hemis who had reappeared.

“This is 4th Corps Commander Onyx. I…”

Just as Onyx raised his hand and was about to speak.

“You cannot enter!”

“Fuck. What are you saying?”

A commotion was heard outside the conference hall.

“Block them all!”

“Get out of the way, you trash!”

Thwack-! Pow!

The commotion grew louder.

While everyone was wearing puzzled expressions, not knowing what was happening,

Dorithugs, who seemed to notice something, jumped up.

“Onyx! Quickly say it! Who do you supp-!”

Boom-!

With a thunderous sound, the conference hall door exploded.

A group entered the conference hall.

They were humans who didn’t belong here.

“Oh, fortunately, it seems it hasn’t ended yet.”

The unexpected visitor, Park Hyun-a, waved her hand with a smirk.

“The real 4th Corps Commander has arrived, fellas.”

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