The capital of the devils, Lilith City.
This was the domain of the Demon King, Sirzechs, and also the capital of the devils in the Underworld.
Using Heavenly Transfer, Rias arrived at the Demon King's Mansion.
Without anyone noticing, Rias entered Sirzechs's office.
"Still busy, brother?"
Rias floated into Sirzechs's office and couldn't help but laugh.
"Yes, those nobles have been causing trouble lately."
Sirzechs put down his work and rubbed his head with a pained expression.
After Rias entered, Grayfia, who had been working alongside Sirzechs, stood up and sealed the room to prevent their conversation from leaking out.
Not only was this a special period, but even during ordinary sibling talks, many things were not for other devils to know.
From Rias's mouth, often earth-shattering things were casually spoken.
For the current devils, even the most ordinary things Rias was involved in were still too advanced for them.
Being one step ahead is a genius; being two steps ahead is a madman.
Then what about being one hundred, one thousand steps ahead?
They could only be described as gods.
Not gods in the ordinary sense, but 'gods' beyond their imagination.
"That's only natural, after all, this isn't just touching their cake—it's preparing to cut their flesh."
Rias smiled and naturally sat down to one side as she spoke.
Although it's also about creating new opportunities, it depends on how you look at it.
The overall strength of the devils was bound to increase, but the nobility being overwhelmed by the masses was also an inevitability.
For the nobles, their status was no longer supreme, which left the pure-blood devils who had lorded it over others for centuries feeling bitter and fearful of the future.
Naturally, the pressure Sirzechs bore was by no means small.
"Is something the matter, Little Rias?"
Sirzechs gave a bitter laugh, then looked at Rias and said, "Has something happened at Castlevania?"
"If you can't handle the pressure, I can lend you some people on my side."
"Pressure?" Rias tilted her head. "I'm not feeling any pressure at all~"
As she spoke, Rias took out one crystal after another, piling them on the table.
There were thousands of crystals in total. These were Recording Crystals made with magical power, functioning like Video Recorders.
Casually picking one up, Rias channeled magical power into it.
In the next instant, a transparent light screen appeared above the crystal.
It was a confession record, detailing the devil's identity, who gave the orders, and their mission to investigate and cause trouble for Castlevania.
"Members of the Devil Council..."
Sirzechs murmured as he looked at the detailed information.
"Are all of these the same?"
Sirzechs became serious as he asked.
"Mhm."
Rias nodded. "We've already arrested over ten thousand at Castlevania alone. Each one has a record, without exception."
"These few hundred are ones I specifically picked out—devils that can make those guys pay dearly."
"If we can scare them off in one go, it should lighten your load a bit, brother~"
"Hmm... this matter isn't easy to handle." Sirzechs said with a bitter smile.
Although he had some understanding of just how capable his little sister was,
now, Sirzechs realized he might have underestimated her.
In terms of pure strength, Sirzechs had long since lost sight of Rias's back.
He hadn't asked, but it was highly likely Rias had already surpassed him.
He originally thought her weakness lay in influence, connections, and politics, but he never expected she could accomplish this much.
And Rias had achieved this while refusing help from them, the Four Great Demon Kings, which made Sirzechs feel proud yet somewhat helpless.
Because his side was falling short.
"You know as well as I do, the Four Great Demon Kings don't rule the devils. Even with many changes, presenting so much evidence at once will only unite the Devil Council members against a common enemy."
Sirzechs said helplessly.
"When has the Devil Council ever not been united against a common enemy?"
Rias said quietly. "When the nobles are fighting over benefits?"
Sirzechs was left speechless.
"For the Devil Council, what I'm doing is equivalent to taking a knife to them. Their unity is a given. We must be resolute to the end to solve the problem at its root."
Rias said, "And this matter is quite simple: we just need to take them down by force."
"Take them down by force?"
Sirzechs pondered slightly. "Most of these people's orders come from the nobles. Trying to capture them all in a short time... even if I personally act, it would be difficult."
No, it should be said, even if the Four Great Demon Kings acted together, it would be difficult.
Because this involved most of the nobility in the Underworld.
The Devil Council, led by Bael, had all members involved except for the First Generation Bael.
And these people, these nobles, were not weak in strength.
Which pure-blood noble family doesn't have a few Ultimate-class Devils?
And even if Sirzechs was a Demon King, how many usable combatants did he have to capture so many nobles in a short time?
"If you can't do it, I can lend you some people on my side~"
Rias said quietly.
Why did that sound so familiar?
Sirzechs was taken aback.
Well, well. He thought Rias had come seeking help, but it turned out she was offering it.
"Even if it's possible, this approach isn't very appropriate."
Sirzechs thought for a moment, then finally shook his head. "Even if we could capture them, the side effects wouldn't be small."
The side effects, obviously, would be the Devil Council's retaliation.
"Regarding that, I also have a little idea."
Rias smiled faintly. "Using the name of 'Lilith' to keep them quiet for a few years shouldn't be a problem~"
This was clearly a time for the 'Evil Tree' to make an appearance.
For pure-blood devils, 'Lilith' held special significance, the greatest being the status of legitimacy.
Using Lilith's name would undoubtedly make them quiet down.
Using the reasoning... of accumulating strength to overthrow the current government—such a claim could at least maintain the devils' stability for several years.
During that time, as long as the Four Great Demon Kings worked hard, they could greatly diminish the Devil Council's influence.
Castlevania would also cooperate. By then, a wave of commoner devils would rapidly rise.
In Castlevania, the twelve-year compulsory education was aimed at devil children.
In reality, the schools' scope wasn't limited to young devils; they also included fast-track training classes for young adult devils.
Having thought they'd never see the light of day, now with a bright future before them, those devils would surely fight desperately.
With that mindset, a few years would be enough to cultivate a group of members to replace the social functions of the pure-blood devils.
"That Mother of Demons, Lilith?!"
Sirzechs couldn't help but show a surprised expression again.
In response, Rias offered a faint smile.
After discussing some details and finalizing the plan, Rias left.
Not long after, Sirzechs began to act.
This time, Sirzechs, including the Four Great Demon Kings, would personally take action.
After all, this matter was of great importance. If they didn't act personally, Sirzechs truly couldn't rest easy.
Originally, Sirzechs had been a bit nervous.
Until the Four Demon Kings' people met Rias's people.
Hundreds of beauties radiating terrifying auras stood together; to the uninformed, it was a stunning sight.
But in the eyes of the Four Great Demon Kings, it was a scene that could scare someone's heart into stopping.
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