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"Let's go."
Zhou Ye didn't say much, put his arm around Rias and Akeno, and started walking.
Sazex and Geotix immediately led the way, their obsequious manner showing no trace of their former airs as a demon king and duke.
Rias and Akeno exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of shock and an unwavering determination in each other's eyes.
Their men cleared away all obstacles in the most direct and domineering way.
And what they, as his acknowledged wives, need to do is to stand firm in their positions.
Their alliance, which was meant to be offensive and defensive, became stronger than ever before at this moment.
The group walked through the ornate platform toward the magnificent Gremory Castle in the distance.
Sazex walked beside Zhou Ye, lowered his voice, and spoke cautiously in an inquiring tone.
"Brother-in-law, regarding the details of the marriage proposal, what do you think...?"
Chapter 248 Attitude and Dowry
Zhou Ye's question instantly transformed the lively atmosphere into a subtle and solemn one.
Sazex and Duke Geoticx exchanged a glance, their overly affectionate expressions vanishing.
They knew very well that the upcoming conversation would determine the future of the Gremory family, and even the entire Underworld.
Zhou Ye smiled and said:
"I wonder what my brother-in-law, father-in-law, and mother-in-law need me to prepare, and what requirements the Gimonli family has?"
He spoke the word "requirement" as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.
It's as if whatever conditions the other party sets are nothing more than trivial matters that can be easily fulfilled.
Duke Geotix glanced at his son, indicating that the Demon King should speak first.
Sazex cleared his throat, his expression serious.
“Brother-in-law, since you’ve asked, I won’t beat around the bush.”
"The Gremory family, or rather, the underworld I represent, has no shortage of treasures or territory."
He paused, organizing his thoughts.
"What we need is a commitment, a gesture."
"I hope that you, as Rias's fiancé, will join me and the Four Demon Lords of the Underworld in a public banquet open to all forces within the entire mythological system."
“I need you to stand by our side. Let Heaven, let the realm of the gods, let Olympus, let all those who are watching us see this.”
"To see the underworld, what a powerful ally it has gained!"
These words are no longer a simple marriage alliance, but a blatant political maneuvering.
He wanted to use Zhou Ye's influence to intimidate all potential enemies and buy the underworld, weakened by the war, the most precious time to breathe and develop.
This is the Demon King's most pragmatic and urgent request.
Rias's mother, Vinnie Lana Gimori, who had always maintained an elegant smile, also spoke up at this moment.
Her voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable firmness.
“Ye Jun, Sazex is talking about the bigger picture of the underworld, but I only care about my daughter.”
She looked at Zhou Ye, then glanced at the group of beautiful and charismatic girls behind him.
"Rias is my pride, the most precious jewel of the Gremory family."
"I don't need you to offer any earth-shattering dowry, I just need a guarantee from you."
"I guarantee that my Rias will never be wronged by your side. I guarantee that she will receive the unique respect befitting her status."
The mother's words were like a gentle thorn, precisely piercing the core of the problem.
The position of the first wife.
This is what she truly cares about.
Rias and Akeno's hearts were in their throats.
They looked at Zhou Ye nervously, waiting for his answer.
However, Zhou Ye had not yet had a chance to speak.
A crisp, capable voice, tinged with calculation, rang out from behind him.
"Regarding the public banquet, I have a preliminary budget and risk assessment report here."
Nami pushed up her glasses, flipping through the small notebook in her hand.
She walked straight up to Sazex and Geotix, and began to speak eloquently.
"In terms of security, at least three levels of defensive barriers need to be set up, and the personnel required are expected to be three hundred elite demons. It is reasonable for the Gremory family to bear 70% of this cost and us to bear 30%."
"Regarding publicity, I suggest a simultaneous live broadcast through the Demon Realm TV station, human world online media, and the Heavenly Realm's prayer channel to maximize the impact. We can discuss a 30/70 split for advertising sponsorships and broadcasting rights revenue, with each of us earning 70%."
"As for the attitude of allies... the fee for the boss's appearance is very expensive. I suggest that the priority mining rights of ten newly discovered mineral veins in the Underworld within the next fifty years be included as part of the appearance fee in the dowry list."
Nami's words transformed a serious political meeting into a business negotiation.
The expressions on the faces of Sazex and Duke Geoticx, father and son, froze completely.
WTF?
Appearance fee?
Mineral vein mining rights?
What is this all about?
Before they could react, another voice, filled with fierce fighting spirit, interrupted Nami.
"Boring calculations."
Saeko Busujima placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and took a step forward.
"A true alliance is forged in the blood of the enemy. What banquet? That's too weak."
She presented a completely different proposal to Sazex.
"My Lord Demon King, I've heard that there are quite a few monsters that have escaped from dimensional rifts on the borders of the Underworld, as well as some unruly remnants of the old Demon King's faction, is that right?"
"Give me their list and locations."
"On the day our boss marries Rias and Akeno, we'll pile up their heads into a mound as a congratulatory gift."
"This is what true deterrence looks like!"
murderous look!
The undisguised murderous aura caused the surrounding air temperature to drop several degrees.
Duke Geotix's eyelids began to twitch uncontrollably.
Who...who is this ruthless person?
Using a mound of Jingguan (a type of human pyramid) as a congratulatory gift?
He was still in shock.
Kasumigaoka Utaha also walked up quietly.
She adjusted her black-rimmed glasses and spoke in a critical tone, as if scrutinizing a script.
"Both of the seniors' proposals lacked legal rigor."
"The union of the eldest brother with Miss Rias and Miss Akeno involves complex legal issues that cross races, worlds, and mythological systems."
"I believe that the most urgent task is to draft a prenuptial agreement that is absolutely binding."
"The agreement needs to clearly define the rights and obligations of both parties, especially the distribution of property, the order of inheritance for offspring, and... supplementary provisions for subsequent marital partners."
As she spoke, she glanced at Rias and Akeno.
"We must ensure that the rights of every family member are protected by the strongest legal safeguards. Isn't that what it means to be responsible to everyone?"
boom!
The living room erupted in chaos.
Sazex's mind was buzzing.
Vinnie Lana's elegant smile was about to crumble.
Duke Geotix, on the other hand, looked completely dazed.
They originally thought this was a negotiation with Zhou Ye alone.
After all that, they're facing a monster team with a clear division of labor, complete with combat, economic, and legal capabilities...?
Rias's pretty face was so red it was almost bleeding.
She was both ashamed and angry, wishing she could disappear into the ground.
"You...you all shut up!"
She lowered her voice and roared at her sisters behind her.
But Nami, Saeko, and Utaha remained completely unmoved.
Himejima Akeno covered her mouth and chuckled softly, but her slightly trembling fingertips and the lightning flashing in her eyes betrayed the extreme turmoil in her heart.
Offensive and defensive alliance?
We haven't even officially entered the door yet, and the inside is already rolled up like this!
How are we supposed to live like this from now on?
Looking at this unexpected yet perfectly logical farce.
Zhou Ye finally smiled.
He didn't stop it; instead, 243 watched the scene with great interest.
He watched as his unruly retinue challenged the rules of this ancient world in their own ways.