Aaaaaah!!!!

No one was willing to risk offending Maria by continuing to support Theresis.

Because no one knows whether the other side will bring judgment upon them.

The multiple identities Maria received during the initial battle against the Allied Forces demonstrate just how much the Demon King trusted her.

Everyone present had no doubt that Theresa would give Maria the power of life and death.

In fact, as the Demon King, Theresa has always had the right to judge all the rulers of the Royal Court... it's just that Theresa's strength was too weak before, so no one took her seriously.

But things are different now.

Maria is fully capable of exercising this right.

The Judgment Sword that Theresa could not wield, Maria could easily lift and bring down on everyone's neck!

Everyone began to worry about what Theresa would do after Maria's return.

This is why everyone is so eager to hold meetings these days.

Theresis could naturally see everyone's worries.

He didn't say much, but simply took a deep breath in silence.

"No need to worry..."

"Um?"

The representatives glanced sideways at Theresis.

Theresis, however, remained expressionless and spoke in a low voice.

"I will inform His Highness the Demon King... that Royal Court Conference will be convened a few days from now."

"In time... everything will come to a conclusion..."

He spoke, his expression unchanged, his clenched fist silently tightening its grip...

"The Royal Court Conference?"

Maria sat in the meeting room, with Theresa and Lamaline beside her.

Kal'tsit, having received the news, has once again gone out. Currently, only a few of them are in charge of the Tower of Babel in Kazdel.

"Yes, the Royal Court Conference."

Theresa sat to the side, watching Lamaline and Maria with an unchanging expression. In the silence, she slowly spoke.

"After the events of the Allied Forces, I implemented reforms... We hold a Royal Court Conference every year, inviting the heads of various Royal Court to discuss matters... This is partly to alleviate internal conflicts within the Sarkaz Royal Court itself, and partly to determine the future development of Kazdel so that each Royal Court can make a judgment."

From this perspective, Theresa was a very democratic monarch.

Of course, with her declining power over the years, the so-called Royal Court Conference have actually put a lot more pressure on her...

But all of this vanished with the arrival of Maria.

"This meeting was originally scheduled for three months later, but... we just received a request from Theresis; he wants to start the meeting in a few days..."

Theresa's words were somewhat solemn.

No one present was a fool; everyone understood that Theresis's actions were aimed at continuing her plan before Maria's reputation could take hold.

Only...

"What else can Theresis do?"

Lamaline was somewhat puzzled, not understanding the purpose of this meeting.

Ultimately, Theresis had two bases for wanting to seize power.

Reputation and power.

Before Maria's return, each side occupied one of them.

This is why Theresis has been working to destroy Theresa's reputation base.

Because as long as Theresa doesn't have enough prestige to support her status, he can rightfully take over the throne.

But now that Maria has joined Theresa, both her reputation and strength have completely shifted in her favor.

At this juncture, why did he convene Royal Court Conference ahead of schedule...?

In order to proactively admit mistakes and relinquish power?

That's highly unlikely.

The people present had known each other for a century, so their personalities were fairly predictable.

Theresis would never surrender over such a small matter. He must have his own purpose in calling the meeting ahead of time... and that purpose is most likely aimed at Maria.

Even if they couldn't suppress Maria, they certainly couldn't surrender.

"Delaying time?"

Lamaline offered a possibility.

From a normal person's perspective, since Theresis has taken the initiative to convene the Royal Court Conference ahead of schedule, it must be because she wants to put the matter aside for later. So, before that, Theresa's side shouldn't be making any major moves.

But this thought only lasted for a moment before being rejected by Theresa, who was standing nearby.

"The premise of delaying is that he needs to have a solution... Delaying without a solution is meaningless... Moreover, he requested that the meeting start in three days, which is too tight a timeframe. Even if he is prepared, he can't do anything about it."

"So... what exactly is he planning?"

Despite Theresa's rebuttal, Lamaline wasn't angry; she simply continued questioning the others present.

However, because they knew so little, they couldn't figure out the other party's purpose at all, and were somewhat troubled for a while.

In the end, it was Maria who made the decision.

"Everything... will be clear in three days."

Now that things have come to this, all they can do is wait...

353

Chapter 353 Ahhhhhh!!!!

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

Soon, a large group of Royal Court representatives arrived outside Kazdel Castle.

Here, the Banshees retain their elegant and mysterious aura, walking quietly among the crowds, responsible for guiding the various Royal Court representatives.

In the past, when these Royal Court representatives came here, it was just a formality, and basically no one paid any attention to the weak demon king.

But this time it's different.

Although it was just hearsay and there was no real evidence to prove it, even just a few rumors made everyone nervous.

Their eyes darted left and right, trying to find the figure that had unsettled them.

Even at the castle gates, some ordinary people were peering out curiously.

They didn't know the specific procedures; they just wanted to know if the rumors they'd heard were true...

However, this action has yet to yield a response...

In a corner of the castle, Maria leaned quietly against the wall, her face obscured by the low brim of her hat, but she could still clearly see the figures moving about.

They were very uneasy...

The quiet woman stood gently beside Maria, her hands folded under her chest.

Maria had now changed into the distinctive silk long dress worn by the Banshees. Although her original hunting attire was enough to showcase her sharpness, it was only when she wore this outfit that she truly resembled Banshees queen.

And...

"I do indeed prefer you this way."

Lamaline smiled and stood beside Maria.

Maria, dressed in her hunting attire, exudes a strong aura... Although Lamaline quite likes her like this, something is still missing.

And the soft, flowing hem of her dress, which drapes with gravity, makes her temperament even more gentle and mild... especially her beautiful figure, which, although not voluptuous, is enough to make one's heart flutter.

Furthermore, considering Maria's fondness for hats, Lamaline specially arranged for the other Banshees to prepare black wide-brimmed sun hats that matched the Banshees style... This made Maria appear to have almost completely lost her sharp edge... and gained a lot of the composed demeanor of a young lady.

Of course, this is related to the fact that Maria herself comes from a large family.

After carefully examining the expressionless little face, Lamaline also puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.

She reached out and slowly turned Maria's face towards her.

"How..."

Maria was still somewhat confused.

But before she could speak, a gentle touch lightly touched the tip of her tongue.

They crossed paths for a moment, then released each other again.

"Don't be so worried... it doesn't look good."

Lamaline spoke with a smile.

Maria stiffly touched her lips, then nodded after a moment, avoiding eye contact.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, Lamaline seemed much more aggressive than before.

What triggered her?

Maria this, waiting until the number of Royal Court representatives gradually decreased.

"The staff is almost all here... however, Theresis's status is rather special, so she might arrive a little later."

Lamaline blinked, turned her head, and looked at Maria, as if asking for Maria's opinion.

Maria didn't say much, but simply turned slightly and, while Lamaline was still in a daze, took her hand.

Let's go...

As she spoke, she took the lead.

Lamaline to the side, paused for a moment before covering her mouth and chuckling softly.

"Good."

By the time Maria and Lamaline made their way to the meeting room, there was no one else on the road.

On the cold, unadorned stone path, only the crisp sound of footsteps echoed.

On both sides of the passage, quiet Banshees stood dignified at the crossroads, silently watching everything unfold.

Among them were many who had participated in the Defense of Kazdel.

They were all Maria's strongest sources of support.

Maria's actions were so horrific that even today, no one has surpassed her deeds.

Even though Theresa and Theresis are both heroic figures worthy of leaving their mark on history, before them, no one will forget the hero who saved the Sarkaz from a terrifying Allied Forces of 400,000.

The Banshees Queen, a woman of unknown race, yet already holding the prestigious title of a prince...

Of course, this princely title was originally given to Maria. At that time, Theresa, in order to boost the morale of the Sarkaz, even gave Maria her own fiefdom... However, since Maria never returned, that fiefdom became the residence of the Banshees...

However, Maria thought it was fine this way.

After all, the Banshees is, in a sense, her retinue, so handing over land she doesn't need to them is a good option.

Of course, that's a story for another time.

The passageway wasn't long, and soon Maria and Lamaline arrived at the Royal Court's meeting place.

The Banshees, satisfied to see Maria return, retreated, leaving only two maids guarding the entrance, who nodded slightly to the two men.

"Would you like to go in?"

The Banshees maid spoke respectfully, her gaze towards Maria and Lamaline filled with envy.

They're such a perfect match...

The question remains: where is the child rumored to be born to the Lord and the Queen? When it was first mentioned that the Queen had a child, everyone assumed they had some kind of relationship problem. Later, news broke that the child was the Queen's and the Lord's. However, for some reason, the identity has not yet been revealed.