Graz'zt's campaign against the Gaping Maw shook the entire Abyss. Nearly every demon lord turned their attention to Graz'zt's operation, though no one knew what they were hoping for.
Malcanthet was naturally no exception. Both the Gaping Maw and Graz'zt were targets she wanted dead as soon as possible. Now that the two were about to fight to the death, she could not resist meddling. Ideally, both would die by her hand.
However, the matter sparked enormous controversy among Malcanthet's subordinates. First, one faction believed they should take the initiative and strike while the two sides had wounded each other, wiping them out in one fell swoop. Most supported this view.
Ever since Malcanthet's strength had skyrocketed, the confidence of her subordinates had swelled beyond measure. They believed their era was about to arrive, and their words and actions inevitably carried a certain arrogance. At the very least, they had become more aggressive than before.
The other faction was more level-headed. Or rather, they understood that while Malcanthet's power had indeed greatly increased, her performance had not been particularly impressive. They believed the Succubus Queen's style should not change. In the Abyss, standing out was certainly the fastest way to rise to power, but keeping a low profile and biding one's time was by no means a bad approach!
Before their queen's power had reached the point where she could truly dominate the Abyss, they should continue making their fortune quietly.
They favored sitting back and watching events unfold, making plans only after the war had ended!
This suggestion seemed extremely passive. After all, staying out of it like this might mean missing an excellent opportunity. That was precisely what made the radicals so dissatisfied. They accused the conservatives of lacking courage, being timid and shrinking back, incapable of achieving