"Hey, hey, you're clearly still a fledgling yourself," Andro M. Jazz said as he pushed the door open and walked in.
"Lord Andro M. Jazz, why are you here?" Beelzebub immediately stood up.
"Relax, relax, little Beelzebub, don't be so agitated. I was just dragged here by this kid to watch the show," Andro M. Jazz walked over, pulled out an empty chair, placed it in the corner, and sat down, then looked at everyone.
"Don't mind me; everyone just do what you need to do."
Three Greats were speechless. You just said this kid dragged you here, isn't that just telling us you're on his side? How can we continue?
"Ahem, we have only one question for you: after becoming the Demon King, how do you intend to rule the Demon World?"
Lead was the first to raise his hand and began to speak.
"I will create rules that all demons will obey, perfecting a free Demon World with rules."
Madam Levi immediately snatched the camera Sullivan had prepared.
"The ability to raise his hand and give appropriate answers clearly—is this what a genius is? My grandson is truly top-notch!"
"Madam Levi, please don't take photos casually during the interview..." Henri reminded her.
"What about you?" Beelzebub looked at Reisberry.
"I think... the strong stand at the top, and the weak grovel and eat stones. A fun Demon World that even an idiot can understand."
"Oh! Full of straightforwardness and charisma! Is this what brilliance is? Truly worthy of being my grandson!"
"Lord Belial, please don't give out pocket money during the interview."
"...Henri is so annoying."
Henri::(
"Then... what about you two?" Beelzebub looked at Shesi-kun and Iruma. To be honest, he was a little curious about the unyielding young man in front of him. Someone who could speak of the Demon King without hesitation... what kind of Demon World would he want to create?
Shesi-kun spoke first. Shesi-kun knew that even if he had given Iruma some temporary knowledge about the current state of the Demon World, Iruma wouldn't say anything useful, and that wouldn't make the Heroes remember him.
"Although the Demon World is in turmoil now, in my opinion, it's actually just someone deliberately causing this destruction from behind the scenes."
Beelzebub raised an eyebrow.
"So, you're saying you'll find the mastermind and continue this kind of rule?"
To be honest, Beelzebub was a little disappointed by Shesi-kun's words, but he was only a first-year student in school, and the aura he just displayed was already quite good.
"No, the Demon World I want to build is unique, one that even Lord Delkira couldn't create. A one-of-a-kind Demon World. I will polish the Demon World until it shines like a star, making everyone desire it, yet it remains an unblemished gem that they cannot obtain."
Three Greats looked at the blush on the young man's face and couldn't help but secretly swallow. It had to be said that Shesi-kun had some talent for public speaking; his words could indeed pique everyone's interest. Everyone became curious about the unblemished gem.
"Hey, hey, kid, although I'm also very interested in the unblemished gem you spoke of, I cannot tolerate your contempt for the current Demon World created by Lord Delkira! What do you mean 'couldn't create'? Lord Delkira can certainly create anything he wants if he just sets his mind to it!" Andro M. Jazz looked at Shesi-kun and said loudly.
Hearing this, Shesi-kun just smiled.
"Hmm, I understand, Lord Poro-chan. Next time, I'll express it more subtly."
"Tch,'subtly' still means you haven't repented, you arrogant brat!" Andro M. Jazz turned his head and snorted.
Beelzebub recovered and looked at Iruma.
"What kind of Demon World do you wish to create?"
Iruma snapped out of watching his brother's back. It seemed a fire was burning in his heart too. Iruma stood up resolutely.
"I will create a Demon World similar to Babyls. I will make everyone proud of the rewards they gain from their efforts."
Seeing this, Chairman Sullivan's nose was already stuck up high.
"Heh heh~ This is my grandson~ Isn't he amazing!"
"Chairman, please calm down..." Opera stopped Sullivan's urge to stand on the table and take photos.
Beelzebub saw the situation.
"Alright, your opinions have been received. The questioning ends here. I hope the four of you will engrave this wish in your hearts and compete and improve together!"
"Yes" x4
"Then, welcome to Three Greats Assembly. Please enjoy your dinner," Beelzebub gestured with his finger, and dishes flew in from the adjacent room, landing in front of everyone.
"Oh."
..."Then we'll be going now~ See you next time!"
"Wait, Iruma...-kun, Shesi-kun," Lead called out to Iruma and Shesi-kun. The two turned back.
Lead looked at the two of them with a serious expression.
"Although things got a bit awkward just now, as grandsons of Three Greats, we'll definitely meet at many more assemblies. However, Shesi-kun, I admit you are a worthy opponent, but I won't lose to you. And you, sea maggot over there!" Lead said with a serious face.
"Ah~ This atmosphere shouldn't be like this, honestly! I'll also seriously compete against you two!" The four of them touched their index fingers together.
Shesi-kun smiled at the sight.
"However, if you two team up against us brothers, I won't say anything, because we are two brothers, after all," Shesi-kun said jokingly.
"How could that be? I would never cooperate with this sea maggot! I will win against you honorably by myself!"
"Alright then, I look forward to it," Shesi-kun said with a smile.
On the carriage ride back, Shesi-kun chose not to ride with Iruma and his grandfather but instead with Andro M. Jazz.
"Ah... the pressure is so immense," As soon as he entered the carriage, Shesi-kun slumped into his seat like a deflated balloon.
"Hey, hey, weren't you quite impressive just now?" Andro M. Jazz teased.
"Heh heh, this was Three Greats, after all! It's already good enough that I could stand firm under their oppressive aura. Luckily, I managed to bluff them," Shesi-kun stretched, his bones creaking.
Then he leaned back.
"Hmm, it seems Lead is more straightforward than Reisberry," Shesi-kun analyzed. During the earlier probing, regarding whether the two might cooperate, Lead immediately denied it, while Reisberry just smiled and said nothing.
"Kid, that kid is a floor master in that academy, you know. Deception and exploitation are standard there... But Shesi-kun, what I want to know is, were those things you said serious?" Suddenly, Andro M. Jazz looked at Shesi-kun and asked seriously.
"..." Shesi-kun naturally knew what Andro M. Jazz was asking and also knew that Andro M. Jazz could tell if he was lying.
"Yes, truly. I will create a unique Demon World... but it doesn't necessarily mean I will become the Demon King."
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