"This is why I hate signing contracts with Demon Kings."
The Three-tailed Demon King grumbled inwardly. Then the two Demon Kings signed their names, and the contract turned into two streaks of light that sank into their foreheads.
The Scarab Demon King checked and secretly rejoiced. Everything had gone smoothly. The contract's binding power had attached itself to the blood, and the Three-tailed Demon King had noticed nothing amiss. Boss really was impressive.
"Excellent."
With the contract signed, the Three-tailed Demon King also breathed a sigh of relief. Then he teleported over the remaining Wood Dragon Demon King's blood and instructed, "Scarab Demon King, next, do everything you can to persuade the other two Demon Kings to join the Darkness Demon King.
"Also, tell the Darkness Demon King about the Mechanical Demon King. Tell him that his opponent is extremely dangerous and very likely to become the Lord of Hell. He must not let his guard down. He needs to keep a close eye on things here.
"If he notices anything wrong, he must descend here immediately to help, or it may be too late."
The Three-tailed Demon King's tone made the Scarab Demon King frown. Before signing the contract, this fellow's tone had been barely acceptable. Now that it was signed, he was acting like his superior.
That was only natural. The Three-tailed Demon King's true self was a Lord of Hell, and this was how he treated the Demon Kings under his command.
"No problem. Leave it to me."
The Scarab Demon King said, "Now that we've signed a contract, I certainly won't disappoint you."
"Good."
The Three-tailed Demon King nodded. After giving a few more instructions, his illusory image withdrew into the stone.
The Scarab Demon King shook his head and put away the stone. Then he