Vienna, Bianca's mother, was worried after noticing another woman sitting beside Bella's husband.
She mistakenly thought that Belial had called everyone together to punish Aengus for cheating on his daughter or something similar.
Noticing her mother's worry, Bianca leaned forward and whispered the real reason for the gathering. .net
Vienna's eyes widened as she absorbed what Bianca told her.
If what Bianca said was true, her new son-in-law was more terrifying, stronger, and more ambitious than her own husband.
Bianca exaggerated a bit, claiming that her brother-in-law was nearing the power of a Demon God, which made Vienna skeptical a bit.
Their Progenitor, the Demon God's power, was said to be unrivaled and world-surpassing, so the comparison seemed exaggerated—at least for now.
However, Vienna was certain of one thing: after noticing Aengus' missing horns and the strange ancient red mark on his forehead, he looked more devilishly powerful—far more than her husband—with the confidence he exuded while sitting in the middle of his wives, Aria and Bella, right in front of them.
Everyone shifted their attention towards the Duke, sensing he was finally about to speak.
"Today, I have gathered all my wives, children, and important officials to announce that from this day forward, I will be handing down my rule to my Son-In-Law, the Leader of the Rising Liberation Army. This decision will be official from now on, and those who disagree with his rule will be swiftly executed by me personally."
"What!"
Duke Belial's words were powerful and unmistakably clear, but they sent ripples of shock and confusion throughout the room. Who, in their right mind, would hand over their rule to a Son-In-Law, despite having so many heirs in line among the Duke's children?
"This is unfair! Please, Lord Husband, please reconsider!"
A few concubines wore displeased expressions at the announcement. Duchess Vienna, having no son, had assumed that the rank of Duke would naturally pass to the children of her rivals, and Belial's sudden decision felt like a bolt from the blue. The idea that their human-looking Son-In-Law would take over the Dukedom permanently was unthinkable to them.
However, for future needs, it could serve as a valuable reference when he couldn't single-handedly control his billions-strong army. It could be an evil mean of keeping possible betrayal in check.
Holding the Seal, Aengus finally broke his silence, looking at the audience.
"You are now under the Liberation Army. Our goal is now united: To conquer the world. To betray us from henceforth, means death and eternal imprisonment."
The evil fiendish aura emanating from Aengus sent a chill down everyone's spine, making them feel like ants before him.
His declaration was bold and unthinkable, but they were now under his command. Even if some felt unwilling and considered their new lord foolish, strength is what matters in the demon world. Disobeying meant death.
Now, whether they would follow their doom or glory, only time would tell.
"Glory To Lord Of Liberation!"
"Long Live Lord Of Liberation!"
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With shouts of cheers and applause, the power transfer ceremony came to an end.
Aengus, Aria, and Bella headed outside to plan their next action: to conquer a Demon Lord's territory.
"Did you do the right thing, Lord Husband? It means going against Demon Lord Crimson, isn't it?"
As they left, Duchess Vienna asked Belial worriedly inside the now-empty hall.
Belial glanced their way and replied with a chuckle, "Our vision is narrow, Vienna, but not his. He is an anomaly that even those gods would be shocked by. What's a demon lord compared to it?"