As they talked about this, Charles and the Book of Causal Paths began to dream.
Charles even considered how large a territory he should carve out as his domain after becoming a demon lord.
Charles also said, "If I can become a demon lord, then I can promote Bruce and Delis into greater demons."
"That way, the forces under my command will grow rapidly!"
"When the time comes, whether I return to Isata or go back to Oseran's elven world, I'll be able to reap even greater profits!"
The Book of Causal Paths wrote as well, "So we must give it our all this time. Opportunities like this do not come along all the time!"
"This is a rising tide. This opportunity makes advancement far easier than in an ordinary Abyss world!"
Charles nodded as well.
In Avernus of Purgatory.
Not far from the demon army Charles and the others belonged to.
This was the territory of a devil count.
An enormous city-fortress had been built here.
It was exceptionally bustling at the moment, with over a hundred city gates thrown open.
Every gate was already packed with queues.
Devils seeking to enter the city were everywhere, along with creatures from other worlds.
Many of these devils had been preparing to venture into demon territory to pioneer new lands.
Yet they had unexpectedly run headlong into an invading army led by an abyssal archdemon lord.
Now, how could any of the devils dare remain outside? They all began rushing toward the nearest city.
This fortress city had thorough defenses, and many devils believed they would certainly be able to hold it.
Meanwhile, within the city.
Inside a vast and magnificent palace, the devil count who ruled this place stared into the distance with an ugly expression.
He could sense