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After using Ophis's snakes, the three weaklings' strength rose significantly.
Among them, Katerea and Creuserey, who originally possessed Ultimate-class devil combat power, obtained strength at the peak of Satan-class.
Shalba was even more astonishing... He directly went from a low-level Satan-class fighter to a half-step transcendent.
In the original timeline, Katerea was killed by Azazel after he used Balance Breaker.
Creuserey was defeated because Sirzechs used the Power of Destruction to eliminate the [Snake] inside his body.
As for Shalba, Issei Hyoudou only managed to kill him later by using Juggernaut Drive. Even during Issei's first use of Juggernaut Drive, Shalba still managed to escape.
One could say that although the three of them were trash in terms of their own strength, after using Ophis's [Snakes], none of them was an easy opponent.
"Serafall! You, false Satan, who stole the seat of the true Leviathan. I challenge you for the position of Satan!"
With her confidence exploding, Katerea directly challenged Serafall.
She was Katerea Leviathan, one who had inherited the bloodline of the true Satan.
She would reclaim the honor of her ancestor.
Katerea originally only possessed Ultimate-class strength, but she should have an Ophis [Snake] on her. After swallowing it, she could erupt with peak Satan-class combat power.
Serafall might actually overturn if she were careless.
According to the original timeline, Azazel should have been preparing to act.
But now...
Azazel seemed to have no intention of making a move.
Because the current situation was completely different from the original.
With Anos present, Azazel would not volunteer to be the vanguard.
In the original worldline, Azazel had wanted to actively promote peace.
But now...
Azazel only wanted to slack off... He could leave everything to Anos. He was just a quiet salted fish.
"Um, Katerea-chan, are you truly joining the Khaos Brigade as a terrorist to overthrow the Underworld?"
Serafall sighed.
If the other party wanted to challenge her, then she could only accept.
In fact, for the sake of the Underworld's peace, she would even permanently seal Katerea with freezing magic.
That was a last resort.
If she were not forced into a corner, she would not want to do such a thing either.
Facing Serafall's question, Katerea's attitude was extremely firm.
"Hah? Terrorists? We are merely taking back what rightfully belongs to us. What is wrong with that?"
In the eyes of the Old Satan Faction, there was clearly nothing wrong.
They were not mistaken.
This was the arrogance that deserved to be destroyed.
"For you, this may indeed be a normal demand, but the current Underworld can no longer endure this kind of turmoil from you. So... Katerea-chan, come."
Serafall drew a magical staff from her chest.
As a Satan, she would never avoid battle when it was time to fight.
"Hmph... I will let you witness the power of a true Satan's descendant."
After saying those words, Katerea flew out through the window.
Serafall immediately followed after her.
"Haha. It seems there is a bit of a problem on your side. Do you need me, the mediator, to step in and settle things?"
Indra laughed freely.
But the three factions were all well aware that there was no way Indra would truly intervene.
If things reached the point where they needed him to act, the three factions would have already lost all face.
And even then, he definitely would not act.
"That will not be necessary, Lord Indra. Matters concerning our side should be handled by us."
Sirzechs smiled as he spoke.
Of course, he was dissatisfied with Indra's attitude.
However, he also knew that with this god's personality, as long as Indra believed they were merely Satan-class figures, he would never show them any real respect.
"Then I will take one of these two. After all, I am still the student council president of this school."
Anos stood up.
Mm..
He was going to randomly pick one lucky weakling and slip away.
After saying that, before Shalba and the other could react, Anos directly used transfer magic and took the descendant of Satan, Asmodeus, away from the meeting hall.
A reasonable and legal way to leave.
Anos was still quite grateful to this weakling.
The one left behind was Shalba, the strongest of the three. After using Ophis's snake, he possessed half-step transcendent strength.
He was a little confused.
How had he completely failed to notice what had just happened?
Could it be because his strength had been forcibly raised, causing him some discomfort and a lack of adaptation?
He absolutely refused to believe that the Red Dragon Emperor possessed the ability to easily take Asmodeus away right in front of him.
Even if the Red Dragon Emperor had easily killed a ten-winged fallen angel, he still did not believe it.
Kokabiel's strength had not even reached Satan-class. It was normal for him to be killed easily. Shalba now had confidence that he could instantly kill Kokabiel too.
Then...
How exactly had the Red Dragon Emperor so easily taken Asmodeus away from beside him?
Shalba was deeply confused.
...
"The thing spreading along the ground is Dimension Lost. The terrorists' side came quite well-prepared."
"It seems the weather is about to change. Can your devil side handle this?"
Indra analyzed the situation with a serious expression.
He had directly labeled the Hero Faction, which he secretly supported, as terrorists. If Cao Cao heard this, he would surely have many complicated feelings.
However, Cao Cao probably would not care too much.
Having a backer was still having a backer. He did not care who that backer was.
In fact...
Indra was also a god Cao Cao intended to defeat, or even kill, after he became stronger.
Lending Dimension Lost could also be considered support for the Old Satan Faction. Cao Cao wanted to use the Old Satan Faction to stir up the various powers.
At the very least, he could use this to test Anos, who now held considerable weight in his mind.
After all, aside from Ophis, Cao Cao had never imagined anyone could receive his [Truth Idea] so easily.
...
Looking at Shalba, the last one remaining, Sirzechs gave his response.
"Of course, there is no problem. I will ask one more time, Shalba Beelzebub. Are you certain you wish to challenge the current Satan while acting under the identity of an old Satan?"
Sirzechs looked at Shalba solemnly.
This was his final warning.
If this had been the original timeline, perhaps he would have spared these people and at least given them a chance to repent.
But now...
This was no longer something he alone could decide.
"Sirzechs, what do you think we came here for today?"
Shalba's meaning was clear.
Of course, they had come here with a purpose.
Today was the day the three factions would sign a peace treaty. He had come with the intention of destroying that peace and starting a war.
They had already torn away all pretense, yet Sirzechs was still speaking these formalities.
This was precisely why Shalba looked down on the new-generation Satans.
Weak.
They were simply too weak.
"Very well. Since that is what you think..."
Sirzechs sighed.
"Then I shall represent my dear friend Ajuka and eliminate the one who challenges his throne."
Immediately, Sirzechs's eyes turned red, the color that symbolized the Power of Destruction.
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