Balzefen relented, and Pirza could no longer hold out.
He hurriedly followed up, saying, "I... I also support General Huo Ling!"
Having said that, Pirza seemed utterly drained, nearly collapsing into his high-backed chair.
Seeing this, Huo Ling smiled faintly. "Gentlemen, a wise choice!"
"In the future, you will feel proud and honored because of this choice!"
Balzefen said nothing, his expression returning to how it had been before.
Pirza, on the other hand, sighed and silently nodded.
Huo Ling looked at Pirza. "General Pirza, I know you love studying magic. Perhaps we can exchange insights more often in the future."
"As it happens, I have a few modest insights into spellcasting!"
"Really!?" Pirza's interest was instantly piqued.
Though he was a devil, he loved spellcasting and was also a powerful spellcaster.
But his spellcaster level was simply incomparable to Huo Ling's. If he could receive Huo Ling's guidance, Pirza felt that having Huo Ling as their leader was not such a bad thing after all.
Huo Ling smiled. "Of course. I am a very generous devil!"
Pirza nodded repeatedly. "If you have the time in the future, General, I will often come seek your guidance."
Then Huo Ling looked at Balzefen and said, "General Balzefen, among all those in the Nine Hells, you are the one I admire most!"
"As the Dark General, you have devoted tremendous effort to the Blood War in Purgatory. This is plain for all to see!"
"I believe that among the nine generals, aside from me serving as leader and alliance lord, you should be recommended as deputy leader!"
"What do you think?"
Balzefen fell silent for a moment before finally nodding slowly. "Then I thank General Huo Ling."
Huo Ling laughed heartily. "Why speak of thanks between you and me!"
Huo Ling gave