About a year earlier, the Demon King planted the necessary false memories within Lilinlea and prepared her for the possibility that she might one day be required to act.
She had been given the instruction to wait and not to make a move until the Demon King personally gave the order.
Lilinlea was to follow these instructions exactly, regardless of how long it took.
And so she had waited.
She waited while Nathan continued to rule Krygon Province, until the moment came when she could finally begin putting the plan into motion.
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At the same time, a series of portals began opening just outside the outer gates of the Krygon Palace.
Two demons stepped out first, preceding the march of the others behind.
They were dressed in the distinctive robes of Watchers, complete with their pointed hats.
Behind them came the four Demon Lords of the Lower City—Durollan, Vastoroth, Gelgren, and Risryna—followed by the armies they had brought with them.
