Inside the Royal Palace Regency Hall, crisscrossing pillars of light poured down from the wall lamps, illuminating this ancient palace of the Demon Realm.
On the raised platform opposite the seats of the nobles and ministers stood the princess's throne. Fallen Lord Kali Yella stood not far from it.
Princess Hughberlian quietly took her seat beside Kali Yella and then said nothing.
Clearly, Fallen Lord Kali Yella was the true decision-maker today.
The other demons in the seats revered Fallen Lord Kali Yella and now showed Hughberlian the same respect.
Her performance a week ago had truly left the demons unable to see through her.
Every demon proceeded cautiously, lest they provoke her displeasure.
As the current ruler of the Demon Realm, Kali Yella was also the only ninth-rank civil official besides the generals of the First Army Group and Second Army Group. Merely standing there, she radiated an aura that made the other demons fearful.
She seemed to wear a faint smile, but there was little interest in her eyes.
Today, she was only responsible for ensuring that the Royal Ceremony proceeded smoothly according to the rules. If everything went well, she would take no action. But if anyone violated the rules of the Demon Realm, she would surely erase them.
Hughberlian looked toward the other side of the Council Hall. Demons of fame and influence kept entering the fan-shaped seats.
On the far right, where her gaze passed, Lanchi was surrounded by admirers like the moon among stars. Any demon who knew him would come over for a few words.
Hughberlian simply could not understand it.
How did this guy manage to become a central figure in every new environment within just a few days, and then integrate himself perfectly?
If Lanchi were not a man, Hughberlian would