"A request, you say? What interest could that human have with us? Did assassinating a demon king with Ophelia's help make him arrogant enough to believe he can impose a request on our kingdom?"
Flare said with a voice dripping with venom and absolute contempt.
"A supposed human hero who now calls himself a demon king? Are you aware of how stupid that sounds, dragon of the north?"
Lighter intervened from his position near his father's throne. The second son stepped forward with a frown and a mocking smile.
"Enough."
Demon King Rohan ordered in a deep voice. His single word was enough for silence to rule the hall before any more complaints could be voiced.
"Stand up."
The monarch added, fixing his dark eyes on the two women kneeling in the center of the room.
Irnina was the first to obey the order. The fire dragon rose gracefully and stood there facing her feared king.
