At the same time, inside the Demon Capital, the cheers echoed from all direction. They were cheering at the person who finally able to stand on his own feet. Yes, he was the resurrected demon lord, Farma Superbia.

"Otou-sama, it's good to see you live and well."

Filma said. She knelt down before the throne where the number one demon was sitting.

"Filma, huh? You looked more beautiful than before. Also, what's with that goat horn on your head?"

Farma asked.

"Ah, this is... The truth is I have ascended into Demon King Realm, Otou-sama."

Filma said.

"Ooh, that's impressive. As expected from my daughter. So, which Seed did you get?"

Farma asked excitedly.

"Etto, it-it's Luxuria, Otou-sama."

Filma said shyly.

"Umu, that's pretty decent Seed. It's just around 16 years since I was sealed but you already reached my level already. I'm proud of you, my daughter."

Farma praised.

"Yes"

Filma blushed from the praise.

"Is that all you want to tell me?"

Farma asked.

"No, I managed to release Otou-sama thanks to the seventh hero's power. I have made him into my collection. At first we planned to gather the scattered fragments of the hero who sealed Otou-sama but one of them who we managed to capture erected a strong barrier around her and her companion who we managed to capture. She had been resisting for three years until today."

She said. Farma smirked.

"Worry not, my daughter, with both our power, that barrier shall become nothing in front of us."

Farma said.

"Yes. The next report is that among our men, two people managed to ascend to demon lord realm after having repeated battle against the summoned heroes. They are the vampire, Lorgan Blood, and the Blood Oni, Fleis Fallenheart. Lorgan gained Avarithia Seed and Fleis gained Ira Seed. With Otou-sama's Superbia and my Luxuria, we already have 4 of the demon lords on our side."

Filma reported.

"That's great news. With this, my demon army will be undefeatable."

Farma said.

"Excuse me"

A man entered the room and knelt down beside Filma.

"Markha, huh?"

Farma said after recognizing the man.

"I have come to congratulate Your Highness' freedom and to report good news."

Markha said.

"Said it."

"Yes. Lorgan-dono has managed to infiltrate the human territory. He had started corrupting the summoned heroes through underground and indirect methods. So far, he has managed to entice the Hero of Justice to take the throne of Maximillian Kingdom by force and made the Hero of Wisdom to focus on researching technologies with entertainment purposes instead on war purposes. Hero of Courage was currently severely wounded and was secluding herself in the Northern Mountain for recuperating. We also managed to make the Hero of Freedom into a mascot for political and monetary purposes through bribes. As the Hero of Love and Hero of Harmony whereabouts are unknown, the Hero of Charity has become one of our men as Filma-sama's collection. We also managed to spread false rumor about the Hero of Harmony was on our side and increased the enmity of the Hero of Justice against him."

Markha said.

"In that case, with single push, we will be able to gain everything right?"

Farma asked.

"Unfortunately, we still can't be sure. There are some risk factors in this situation. First, the Queen of Maximillian's current whereabouts is unknown and the king, who knows her wherebouts, was already executed during the takeover. Second, the Guildmaster of Adventurer Guild and Headmaster of Magic Academy was staying out of those matters and returned to their posts as if they were waiting for an opportunity to make a move or they are preparing for us to attack them first. Third, the Hero of Love and Hero of Harmony are a big unknown factor in this situation. Especially the Hero of Harmony, he is the center of his party. He has killed one of our commanders when he hasn't even an adult. Even Filma was recognizing him when he isn't a hero yet."

Markha said.

"Is that really the truth, Filma?"

Farma asked.

"Yes, that boy has an aura of dragon. He managed to predict my moves and raising his power at will. I wanted to corrupt him long ago but I can't as it will take long time to capture him. But, I have a hunch that he is hiding some sinister darkness within him."

Filma said.

"Sinister darkness huh? Filma's hunch is rarely missed so there's a chance that he'll come to our side."

Farma said.

"Then, what should we do?"

He asked.

"I suggest that we stay standby until he made a move. The hero fragment holder that we have in our prison will be a good bait to lure him coming here once he comes out from his hiding place."

Markha said.

"Then, we'll do that."

Farma said.

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