I'm feeling sleepy...

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Chapter 9. 

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The exterior atmosphere was filled with commotion.

In front of the majestic gate of an imposing palace, numerous carriages were lined up.

Without interruption, refined ladies and gentlemen disembarked from their transports. Their appearances and attires varied in style, but there was something common among all of them: they were all Devils.

I was sitting inside a carriage, gazing vaguely out the window.

''It doesn't seem like many leaders from the 72 Pillars are coming...'' I heard Lucy murmur.

I turned my gaze to Lucy.

How can I express this... She is stunning.

She wears an elegant, vivid red dress, every devilish curve of her body coming to life this night.

Honestly, I can't wait to jump on her and tear off that dress.

However, if Lapis weren't watching us... she's staring at me as if I were a piece of insignificant trash with her pale blue eyes.

Feeling my gaze, Lucy turned to me, a sensuous smile blooming on her red lips.

''And then? Can't you take your eyes off me?''

''Yes...'' I replied. ''Even Aphrodite would be completely overshadowed by your appearance.''

Lucy's face quickly changed color to a blush.

She quickly looked away, puffing up her cheeks.

''...Idiot.''

'Why does she look like a squirrel?'' I thought to myself.

Even though she looks like a squirrel, I found it cute.

Now I want to squeeze those cheeks, even if it's the last thing I do in life.

As I was about to get up to steal those red lips, I felt a hand on my thigh.

''Your Excellency and Your Majesty, we're in public, please contain your lust...''

''...Yes.''

''Yes...''

Lapis looked at me with eyes full of dissatisfaction.

I guess it can't be avoided...

I stayed quiet.

I think Lala is the only person in the world who can say that to my face and Lucy's. Even so, I don't get angry.

After 20 minutes, the main gate became emptier. That's when we exited the carriage and entered the ballroom. We had waited until now because we didn't want to be harassed by other people.

The gatekeeper, noticing our approach, announced loudly.

''The Queen of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar, entering!''

''The Dragon King, Helel, Entering!''

Suddenly, people inside the venue turned to look in our direction.

They were only glancing at us from a distance, out of the corner of their eyes. It felt like I had turned into a hippopotamus in a zoo for tourist purposes.

Many people were here, and given the number of individuals I've devoured, especially Devils, I have some familiar faces in mind.

Some others, I simply have no idea who they are.

And I don't care.

Before we were in the carriage, Lucy explicitly asked me to let some of my power leak out.

This can prevent some pests from getting too close. She said.

Uhh. Some people really didn't get the hint.

"Sirzechs Gremory, Prince of Crimson Destruction - Level 400."

I really hoped he would be stronger, but he was just okay.

Level 298.

This was my current level.

I achieved this in just a year, only a year.

How old exactly is the Sis-con?

My disappointment is immeasurable.

I expected him to be at least strong enough to fight me using everything, but if I use a bit of my Venom, he'll die in no time.

By the way, the moment Sirzechs looked at my woman with those eyes full of desire, I decided to mess with his life.

I looked at the silver-haired maid, and in my mind, I smiled.

"Grayfia, Queen of Silver Annihilation - Level 300."

Lucy, who is my companion for the night, was holding onto my arm.

Feeling her lightly squeeze my arm, I stopped.

{You still can't kill him.}

{Why not? This piece of trash dared to covet what's mine... the fact that I don't injure him here and then rape this woman in front of him... my patience certainly has limits.}

{... You really are jealous.}

I can hear her sigh through the mental link she established a few hours ago.

{...Yes, I am... The idea of sharing is not for me.}

{Even so, you've been sleeping with several other women despite having me....}

{...If you wish, I can stop.}

{No... continue as things are... I don't want to deal with your libido alone.}

''Lucy-''

While we were engaged in our mental communication, Sirzechs appeared with his companion, ready to complicate things.

However, Lucy immediately interrupted him.

''We're not so close for you to give me a nickname... call me your Queen.''

Sirzechs's mouth trembled, and a sour expression took over his face.

''This gentleman?'' he inquired, looking at me.

I can sense a slight killing intent coming from him...

''Helel, my lover.''

His expression only worsened.

It looks like he ate a bunch of crap.

Just looking at him makes me feel satisfied.

''This Knight... won't say anything?''

Just when I was about to ignore his pathetic existence, he just had to ask a stupid question.

I looked into his eyes; I was only a few inches taller than him, and because of my red eyes and black horns on my head, I exuded an oppressive feeling.

People around us seemed to be paying quite a bit of attention to us...

I guess it's not news that Sirzechs is trying to have something with Lucy; I thought he was satisfied with his fetishist maid.

But she had a peculiar scent.

''You... you really aren't worth that much of my time.''

I could see his eyes narrowing.

The environment suddenly became quieter.

Quickly, Lucy and I ignored him and went to a quieter and more controlled area, while the Sis-Con went to talk to some people.