The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 88: Decrees to All Directions

"Alright, I’ve made the vow, can you be honest now?"

Suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, Ilya reached out to pat Betty’s little head. Sometimes, she really envied her little sister, whose world revolved around food and drink. Even if she wasn’t that smart, it didn’t matter; everyone was fond of her anyway.

Who wouldn’t love her appearance? She was only fifty years younger than Ilya, yet she maintained the appearance of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old human girl, looking both beautiful and adorable. Who wouldn’t feel a fondness upon seeing her?

"Well... you still need to invite me for some delicious food, only then can I reluctantly trust you!"

The big loli hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, feeling that the big sister might not be so bad after all, then nodded her head, but still demanded hush money.

"Alright, alright, you really are the type to eat wherever you go. You’ve become a Demon King now, it’s not like there aren’t plenty of delicacies at home, yet you still love freeloading food everywhere."

Ilya said, playfully tapping Betty’s little nose, her face full of indulgence. Only when facing her sister could she be so relaxed. In any other situation, she had to maintain her proud demeanor.

"Hehe, food from outside is just tastier than what’s at home..."

The big loli scratched her head a bit awkwardly, laughing foolishly. She indeed lived a life where she was well-fed every day now, but she still fondly remembered the days of not having enough to eat and sneaking the leftovers from her sister’s house.

Though now her palace kitchen was equipped with all kinds of high-end ingredients, even the best chef couldn’t make others’ leftover food taste as wonderful, no matter the use of the finest materials.

Her greedy sister had repeatedly told her that she must change the habit of loving leftovers; she couldn’t eat like the dogs of Miracle World, something even someone like her, who hoarded everything, resolutely refused to touch.

"Oh, perhaps among us, you truly need a male demon to take care of you, like a child who never grows up."

Ilya reached out and hugged Betty’s head, letting her rest on her smooth thigh, speaking aimlessly while her thoughts shifted towards that one-time encounter with His Majesty the Demon Emperor.

Next time, she must make every effort to persuade him. Only by backing the Demon Emperor could they achieve great things in the current Demon Realm.

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...

Inside the Lynn Manor, after seeing the other party hang up the video call, Lynn chose not to dial back.

Firstly, the other side seemed to have some inconvenience.

Secondly, he had already obtained the needed information. The focus wasn’t really on negotiating with the Proud Demon King, but considering whether to formalize the Demon Emperor role from its virtual status.

"Keep the Demon Mirror, and you may retreat now. I’ll seriously consider what the Proud Demon King said, three... five days later you can come back, if the conditions are suitable, it’s possible for us to cooperate."

Lynn pondered for a moment, estimating the kids might be coming back soon, and decided to send off guests. He had matters to attend to three days later, leaving some buffer was appropriate, five days later to discuss further was just right, leaving him time to consider.

"We ask the Demon Emperor to seriously consider. It’s really not easy for these kids..."

The old demon woman somewhat overstepping remarked this to Lynn, then transformed into a cloud of smoke and vanished into the air. Lynn could sense she’d left, just unsure where the Demon Race’s hideout was within Celestial Destiny City.

Shortly after the old demon woman disappeared, Little Youli returned alone, saying she was staying temporarily at the other place because she feared her grandmother would be lonely, but usually she was at the Lynn Manor.

"Then Little Youli, go wash up and sleep, after you’re clean, Dad will tell you a bedtime story."

Rubbing Little Youli’s round head, Lynn felt life now was more blissful than gaming; he really wasn’t keen on getting involved in the muddy waters of the Demon Realm, but the Proud Demon King was right, to nip problems in the bud was crucial.

Not solving the Demon Race issue at its root, only cleaning up surface demon troops was far from sufficient. It’s true that without entering the Demon Cave, how can the roots be eliminated...

No, it’s only by entering the Demon Cave can the roots be settled. If the Proud Demon King’s words were true, without sweeping the Demon Realm, the Demon Race wouldn’t cease, from a public perspective, he should bear the burden and become the Demon Emperor, ruthlessly purging the Destruction Demon God’s faith brimming with destructive desire.

From a personal angle, there should be quite a few Enchanting Demons in the Demon Realm, if he became the Demon Emperor, wouldn’t that be... hehe (scratches head).

No way! Such matters can’t mix personal desires!

For the allure... for Miracle World’s long-lasting peace, the Demon Realm must be reshaped to his vision!

However, whether it’s from a public or personal perspective, neither was enough for Lynn to fully commit, since the threat from the Demon Race wasn’t immediate, while his existence likely wouldn’t enjoy infinite respawns as in past gaming days.

As for why it’s not a hundred percent, that’s because he hadn’t died recently, afraid to try as testing might lead to demise.

Never mind, better to handle current matters first and discuss thoroughly with the Proud Demon King on subsequent meetings, see what terms they might offer.

Even if business doesn’t pan out, goodwill remains, given their anti-war stance, there was at least no enmity between him and these new Demon Kings.

Afterward, Lynn let sensible Little Youli wash herself, then he too took a simple bath.

It took him a long time telling bedtime stories to the little one before she fell asleep, and Lynn, back in his own room, dozed off, refraining from pondering the shifting winds in the Celestial Destiny Empire and the eagerly waiting Seven Great Demon Kings in the Demon Realm.

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The next morning, Celestial Empress Helena issued a decree across the lands, announcing the coronation ceremony would take place two days later, inviting clan leaders from major families in the Imperial City and Prefects and City Lords from various places to join the grand event.

The invitees included various Dukes, without omitting even a minor Baron, inviting Celestial Destiny City’s City Lord, not missing any City Lord from remote minor towns.

Yes, Celestial Destiny City as the Celestial Destiny Empire’s Imperial City also has a City Lord, just like how the capital in Lynn’s modern society has a mayor.

Helena Empress’s invite list arguably encompassed ninety-nine percent of the Celestial Destiny Empire’s elite, with the upcoming coronation ceremony sure to be unprecedented in scale. As for why not all the aristocrats were invited, it’s because none of the Celestial Mandate royals were included.

After all, the entire Celestial Mandate royal family was in Celestial Destiny City, ready to be swept away whenever needed.

Regarding this, special thanks were due to the Late Emperor, because of his timidity, fearing rebellion from relatives or external ministers becoming powerful. Hence, in the Celestial Destiny Empire, not a single Prince was granted land, nor did any Grand Duke have their own territory.

There were instances before his reign, but after his accession, none were left; any existence posing a threat either died or fled, wielding Divine Gift’s royal authority. Despite his weak and incompetent nature, he remained Celestial Mandate in supremacy.

The Late Emperor had indeed created numerous conveniences for Helena’s purges; though he wasn’t a good emperor or father, he was a great tool. With his existence, truly saving time and effort.