What is a king?
This is a problem that will only bother a few people.
Everyone who needs to ponder this philosophical question has a complex background.
Some of them were leaders of a tribe, some were heads of state, and some were powerful kings...
Fortunately and unfortunately, Karan is one of those who needs to think about this issue.
After killing his own mother, Kalan truly became king, just as the sage had foretold.
She finally became queen.
However, after becoming the new Flame Demon Queen, another problem arose.
How to become an excellent king?
This question also has many answers and explanations.
But for a demon lord, a new so-called "demon king," the most important thing is—power.
Having enough power to maintain one's position, preventing the legendary demons under one's command from feeling that they have a chance to usurp the throne, and preventing other demon lords from feeling that they have an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
This is the most important and the most fundamental.
Unfortunately, Karan doesn't have a particular advantage in this regard.
She is not strong enough.
Before killing the Flame Demon Queen, Kalan's strength was only at the fourth tier. Even after obtaining the Abyss reward for killing the previous Demon Lord, the increase in her strength was not as great as she had imagined.
Because she didn't obtain all the Abyss rewards and absorb all the demonic power from the corpse, she has only barely reached the mid-level of Legendary.
Although it successfully advanced to become a special species of Balrog, the [Executioner], when advancing to Legendary status, it also has an additional set of leader template bonuses.
Karan is by no means weak now; her strength is enough for her to move freely in the abyss, even come and go as she pleases.
However, this is not enough for the new Queen of the Flame Demons in the Realm of Bayan.
At the very least, if her true situation were known to the outside world, her current strength would be far from sufficient to protect her current position.
Although the power of the Death Hunters was used to physically purify all the brothers and sisters, turning even the most opposed ones into part of the [Demon Blood].
However, those brothers and sisters are at most fourth-tier, not even involving legendary-level combat power, and will not have much impact on the battles in the Abyss.
The previous system was, frankly speaking, something the previous Flame Demon Queen created out of some peculiar personal interest.
Karan has no intention of following suit.
For a demon lord, the first priority upon taking office is to ensure the well-being of the legendary demons under his command.
The solution is also quite absolute: set new restrictions to prevent rebellion from those who are willing to continue to submit, and deal with those who have disloyal intentions as soon as possible.
This way of doing things is very devilish.
Moreover, this also requires a certain amount of sufficient power.
...
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The Domain of Bayan, the Castle of Bones.
"The strength is not enough."
The figure on the throne leaned back, half-resting on the chair, with his legs crossed.
A dark red flame burned in his palm, then was grasped and dissipated.
The throne remains the same, but the lord sitting in that seat has changed.
Both in terms of attire and appearance, Karan at this moment looks very much like the previous Flame Demon Queen. At first glance, one might mistake her for the one sitting in that seat.
However, the two are not the same in every way.
expression.
The former Flame Demon Queen always had a smiling smile on her lips, seemingly unconcerned about anything.
This is because of her strength; with such strong support, she rarely faces problems she cannot solve.
Karan is different now; her expression is much colder.
Her former elegant facade has vanished, leaving only her true, cold, and ruthless nature.
The arrogance and ambition that had been suppressed and hidden were now fully revealed.
Even if she lacks the strength, just by looking at her aura, no one would think she is unworthy of the throne.
"Even so, the current situation is actually very unstable... there could be an explosion at any moment."
On the surface, the entire Domain of Bayan appeared calm, but Kalan could sense a surging power gathering in the shadows, preparing to unleash its full force at the right moment.
"...Should we ask that person for help?"
No, it's too early to say now.
Having already reached this position through her own efforts, it would be shameless for her to ask for more.
Just as Karan was pondering her next move, a sweet, delicate voice made her squint her eyes.
"Lord Karan! I'm here!"
Karan: ...
Without getting up from her seat, she turned her head to look in the direction from which the person had spoken.
A boy who looked handsome at first glance, but seemed a bit out of place upon closer inspection, hopped in and rushed straight to the throne from the doorway.
The boy's eyes were filled with adoration, as if he wished he could turn into a heart to express his feelings.
Karan's cheek twitched. He looked at the newcomer, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said:
"...It's Lily."
That's right.
This seemingly effeminate demon boy is none other than the succubus Lily, who is utterly infatuated with Karan.
After discovering that Karan's true gender was female, Lily was the one who was most devastated, but she also recovered the fastest!
It's just a woman!
Lord Kalan, let's not be too rigid about gender!
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