When that faint voice seemed to descend from the night sky and reached everyone's ears, the suffocating pressure in the Royal Hall was suddenly shaken.
Lidas's expression shifted as she turned toward the source of the voice.
Everyone present did the same, turning to look.
Yet the moment they looked, the sight of the newcomer made their expressions change for who knew how many times.
"Long time no see, Goddess of Fate."
With a faint laugh, a seductive Demon Race girl as alluring as a ripe peach walked in from outside.
Behind her, led by Jacinta, the Demon Race envoys followed closely, like subjects following their king, their demeanor utterly respectful.
"Lady Sela!"
The Demon Race members present revealed excited expressions.
"Moon Demon!?"
Anxi, Yule, Ria, Harvis, Vivian, and the others were moved as well.
Even Shien, Roxie, and Aiyi were somewhat surprised.
"Sister Sela?"
Aiyi stood there in a daze.
"Why is she here too?"
Shien could not help muttering.
"..."
Roxie did not know what to say.
Following Aiyi, Lilith, and Lidas, yet another being at the Demon Lord level had made a dashing entrance.
It was none other than the foremost of the Six Great Demon Lords, the leader of the Demon Race—Sela.
"You came too?"
Lidas could not hide the surprise that appeared on her face once more.
Not just Lidas—no one else had expected Sela, the supreme ruler of the Demon Race, to come here as well.
"This is getting bigger and bigger..."
Even Nadula, hiding in the shadows, smiled bitterly.
Only Sela herself acted as though she had merely done something perfectly ordinary. She glanced at Shien and Aiyi, who was holding Shien's hand, and revealed a knowing smile.
"After all, this is the engagement banquet of someone my little sister personally declared she