Finally! All the flashbacks and build up are now over as Iruma finally comes face to face with the thirteen. Picking up from chapter 1 btw. We don't know much about their personalities so I will keep the interactions a bit brief. Ok that's all Thanks for reading~
The name of the thirteen crowns with their titles in case you get confused
1. Beelzebute - Master Seat
2. Astaroh/Azataro - The Heavenly eye
3. Behemoth/Behemolt - The Glutton Lord
4. Azazel Henri - Demon Police Chief
5. Amaymon - Cardinal chief
6. Paimon - Fairies master
7. Thunder Emperor - Baal/Barl
8. Gracia/Glasya - Dark Lord
9. Asmodeus Amaryllis - Head of Lust
10*. Barbatos Bachiko - The Undead Archer
11. Lord Bellial
12. Lord Sullivan
13. Lady Levi
Somewhere in the Netherworld
Babel tower
Floor 666s
"I did Indeed" [Iruma]
"I see our dinner's 'spices' do seem interesting" [Baal]
"As you three are already aware you are brought here today for an interview with us" [Amaymon]
"Yes sir!!!" [Iruma/Razberry/Leiji]
"You call it that but we only ask them one question every damm time old man" [Baal]
"You wanna fight you punk!?" [Amaymon]
"Now now you two calm down" [Bellial]
"Tch! You better remember this" [Amaymon]
"Heh" Baal smirked
"*Cough* Now then let skip the formalities, We have only one question for you" [Beelzebute]
".." The candidates gulped
"What kind of netherworld do you wish to create if you become the demon king? " [Beelzebute]
"Heh" Iruma smirked
"*Raises hand* I shall make the rul-" [Leiji]
"If I may be so bold can I ask something?" Iruma said interrupting Leviathan
"Now Iruma-kun you can't do that this is an important interview we are having" [Azazel Henri]
"Why not? The boy asked nicely right? And I have a feeling that he might say something which will amuse me" [Bellial]
"Always so impulsive" [Paimon]
"Thank you Bellial-sama. My question is simple- Why are we going through with this charade?"
"Huh?" [Razberry] that
"What?" [Leiji]
"Heh, first time I have heard such an answer" [Baal]
"What do you mean by that? Explain yourself" [Beelzebute]
"zat kid is as undaunted as I remember" [Paimon] (zat means that, paimon has that accent and speaking of paimon do any of you play Genshin?)
"Come on Lei~ji~kun don't tell me you didn't notice?" [Iruma]
"I didn't?" Leiji
"While we three were having our talk down the crowns were watching us"
"Wait how?"
"They aren't the thirteen crowns for name only you know?"
"What makes you so sure about your little theory?"
"Its due to the nature of power of Astaroh-sama The All Seer while I can't see him here I have no doubts that due to him the crowns can be made aware of whatever is happening here in Babel from floor 665 here all the way to the bottom"
"Oh my! Colour me surprised Iruma-chan!" [Asmodeus Amaryllis]
"Indeed you are correct Astaroth-san's power enable us to do just that and that is the reason why he is sent to search for the missing Behemolt though I would appreciate it if you would keep quiet about this"
"Don't worry our lips are sealed right you two?" [Iruma]
"Yes of course!" the two grandsons replied in unision
"But still calling this all a charade hurts our feelings you know?" [Levi]
"It does?" Iruma asked head tilted in confusion
"Bah! Don't mess with them you are too old for th-" [Bellial]
"DID YOU SAY SOMETHING? I am sorry my ears have gotten quite rusty you see or did you just asked for a quick trip to death?" The ol- ahem! Regal lady said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes
"I didn't say anything! R-right Sa-chan?"
"Ahem! Lets carry on shall we?" Sullivan said averting his eyes from Bellial who was being dragged away
"Sa-chan how could you do thi- *shut* "Aahhhh!!!!" Bellial's agonising scream filled the tower
"M-moving on as its already been found out you no longer need to answer the questions" [Henri]
"But Sullivan-sama what about grandpa??" Razberry shakily asked
"He will be alright son... hopefully"
Sullivan also shudderd
"Huh?!" [Razberry]
"Lets just say you should never comment on a woman's age if you want to live a long life that is and trust me I would know" Sullivan said not meeting the young demon's gaze
"Sir?!" [Razberry]
"They will be back soon now lets enjoy the dinner!" Sullivan said elated
"Is he always like this?" Leiji asked perplexed
"Yeah... you get used to it" Iruma sighed
"I suppose we have it rough huh" [Leiji]
"Rough is a strong word but yeah I agree although if you ask me I would not trade this for the world" Iruma replied with a smile
"Heh me neither" [Leiji]
"Lets leave it at that then now how about we wake our dear friend here?" [Iruma]
"You mean him? He looks like he is in a trance though" Leiji said pointing at a murmuring Razberry
"It can't be real grandpa is-"
"Looks like he got more shocked than I expected" [Iruma]
"Are you thinking what I am thinking?"
"The classic method" Iruma smirked
"Coming right up!" Leiji smirked
" *Smack* okay you idiot its time to wake up"
"What was that for! oh its you two.. you know I had the strangest dream where grandpa was crying while being dragged along crazy right? Haha!"
"I don't know how to break this to you but look at your right" [Iruma]
"Huh? What are you talking abo- Ahh!" Razberry screaming after seeing his grandpa or what was left of him
"Pfft! Haha" Iruma and Leiji bursted out
"Woah! don't scare your old man like that come now lets have dinner" Bellial taking hold of the confused demon
"B-but grandpa what happened to your face??!"
"I would rather not talk about it...." Bellial replied dully
"Women are scary.." Iruma said while shuddering
"Right? Thats why I didn't get married" [Sullivan]
"Gramps!" Iruma hugged the tall demon
"I missed you too! Now lets go have some dinner shall we" [Sullivan]
"Okay! See you later Leiji-kun" Iruma waved the merman goodbye
"Sure" Leiji waved back
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In a carriage
"Now wasn't that entertaining?" [Sullivan]
"It sure was! I never knew that the meeting the thirteen crowns would be so much fun" Iruma replied elated
"Now the Iruma-kun -" Sullivan said turning serious
"I know don't worry gramps I will take my time with this decision" Iruma replied coolly
"Opera was right you have grown wiser.. Ah but that doesn't mean I don't like the normal you your big old grandpa loves both sides of you" Sullivan said while hugging the boy
"I know gramps don't worry, I can't wait to get this competition started my heart is beating really fast" [Iruma]
'I hope everything goes well this time right Delkira-sama?' [Sullivan]
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A question
Did I make the interactions between Iruma and Leiji okay?
And done~
Did you think I wouldn't update hehe. Once again thank you all for reading I might not be able to publish it with speed but I will write as soon as inspiration strikes. Bye for now.