Seeing these two devil kings kneeling, Roxanne had a very bright smile on her face as she spoke, " Very good. "
Then she walked towards the window and spoke, " Since all of you have shown me your sincerity, I shall reward you all with a small reward. "
Saying so, looking at the throne of the underworld that was in the middle of the underworld, Roxanne closed her eyes. Then her body began to divide as another Roxanne appeared. This Roxanne nodded to each other and jumped out of the window, flying straight towards the underworld throne. Then, without any normal interference, she sat down on it cross-legged.
As soon as Roxanne sat down, the entire Underworld began to tremble. A mysterious voice filled with absolute authority rang directly inside every devil's head. At first, the voice was completely incomprehensible, but gradually, a secret magic art began to form clearly within their minds.
This was none other than Roxanne's own bloodline enhancement art—the very same technique she had used to purify and strengthen her power in her early years. While this art was no longer that important to someone as powerful as her, to the regular devils who valued their bloodline purity above all else, it was a heaven-sent miracle.
After all, for the pure-blooded noble families, ensuring that their descendants could maintain their high-quality bloodline was more precious than any treasure. Over the centuries, too many noble houses had seen their pure blood polluted and weakened simply due to a lack of talented heirs. Now, Roxanne had handed them the ultimate solution.
In fact, this bloodline art would even allow the old ancestors of these families to break through their current limits. If they worked hard enough and mastered the technique, they could finally awaken the dormant bloodline abilities that had been sealed inside them for generations. Just like how Roxanne unsealed the angel bloodline that was hidden in her devil blood.
Anyway, with this move, Roxanne was pretty sure almost 80% of the devils would support her. As for why this is 80% when the pure-blooded devils are only about 30%, well, you wouldn't think these common devils really don't have any bloodline powers sealed inside, do you? Roxanne is pretty sure there are still some hidden devil heirs to those ancient noble families who were forced to live in hiding due to their bloodlines being very weak.
"Now then, who amongst you would take the honor of announcing my return?" Roxanne asked, looking down at the kneeling councilmen with an amused smile.
This time, the old devils no longer had their arrogant, defiant looks or their hostile glares. Instead, their faces were filled with fawning smiles and pure fanaticism. After all, Roxanne checked every single one of their requirements.
Her bloodline was the most pure in the entire Underworld, her strength was greater than anyone else's, and following her meant they would gain massive benefits. Most importantly, Roxanne's tyrannical nature suited these old-fashioned devils perfectly.
In fact, these old fogies were almost like masochists who loved being bossed around. This might have been because they were used to it for so many years, or maybe it was just due to the natural rebelliousness of the devil race. Either way, these guys actually did their work perfectly when someone powerful treated them like slaves.
You could say they were the perfect old ministers for a true emperor who knew how to completely squeeze every bit of value out of them.
And Roxanne happened to be this perfect emperor. After all, she doesn't care about their lives and could use them without any guilt. This is why she is different from Sirzechs. Sirzechs couldn't harden his heart to rule these guys with force, but Roxanne has no qualms. Even if these guys really die because of her orders, she would only throw a party and forget about it the next second.
Then an older councilman who had scrambled forward raised his head, his face twisting into a wide, fawning grin. "Great Queen Roxanne! Please allow this humble servant the ultimate honor of announcing your glorious return! I will make sure every corner of the underworld knows that the true master of the underworld has reclaimed her throne!"
As soon as he spoke, the other old devils didn't want to be left behind. They quickly pushed forward, eagerly trying to crowd around her like loyal dogs begging for their master's attention.
"No, let me do it, Your Majesty! My family controls the largest communication networks!" another shouted, completely throwing away his pride.
"Get out of the way, you old fool! Only the highest-ranking houses should speak for the Queen!"
Roxanne looked down at the chaotic display, her bright smile turning into a sharp, mocking grin. She found their sudden change of heart absolutely hilarious. These guys were just like dogs who were very excited to do anything after getting a little bone, completely forgetting all of their dignity just because she threw them a tiny reward and showed them a glimpse of absolute power.
"My, my," Roxanne chuckled, resting her hand on her hip as she watched them argue. "Look how eager you all are. Just a moment ago, you looked like you wanted to tear me apart. Now you're begging to be my messengers?"
The councilmen instantly froze, their faces turning pale. They looked up at her with wide, fearful eyes, waiting for her judgment.
Roxanne waved her hand lazily, dismissing their panic. "Well, it doesn't matter to me who does it, as long as it gets done perfectly. I expect the announcement to be made within 3 hours. If anyone messes this up..."
She paused, her golden eyes flashing with a cold, ruthless light that made the room freeze.
"...I will simply wipe your entire clan off the face of the earth and find someone else. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the devils yelled in unison, slamming their heads against the floor.
Behind them, Ajuka and Sirzechs shared a grim look. Roxanne had completely tamed these wild, rebellious devils in a matter of minutes, turning them into her personal tools. This made the two of them, who had to rack their brains for many centuries just to survive their dirty schemes, feel very complicated feelings.
But Roxanne ignored these four as she sat down on a throne she created. She tilted her head as she crossed her legs, placed her cheek on her hand, and closed her eyes, completely turning her back on their complicated stares as if they weren't even worth her attention.
Luciana also took her post as she brought her small fan and stood by Roxanne's side, fanning her, looking down at the kneeling Devil kings with a cold and indifferent gaze.
"If there is nothing else, you all may leave and begin preparation for Her Majesty's announcement. Do not keep her waiting." Luciana spoke in her cold, indifferent voice.
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