A Demon Lord’S Obsession

Chapter 35: Territory Selection

Chapter 35: Territory Selection

"Ahem(clears throat), greetings your highness."

The 15 demon lords all now with new ranks, statuses, were standing in front of King Val.

They all did slight bows, showing respect to the king who has remained in power for all his life.

The group of lords all were in a meeting room of sorts.

A long table with enough chairs to be filled by each of the lords was in the center.

A large very elaborate, nicely drawn map of the world laid flat on the long table.

The large demon continent at the top of the map with two slightly smaller continents near the bottom.

The two slightly smaller continents, the Elven and Human continents were connected by hundreds of

islands, some large others small, mostly occupied by the Beast man race.

The northernmost part of the Human Continent closest to the Demon continent. Everything that was

under the Demon race's control was outlined in bold.

This huge mass of land was separated by dotted lines.

These lines separated the Demon Races' domain into 15-16 large territories.

The king in front of the map brought Leon the second-highest rank up close.

He gestured his hand towards to map.

"These are all the territories governed by Demons, each is controlled by a separate demon lord. As the

new highest rank amoungst the demon lords, you can pick any of these to control."

"Though you can't choose this one, I govern that one."

The king pointed towards the territory that had the capital in it.

"The best territories would be around mine, those usually would have a larger populace and economic

growth."

Leon peered down at the map, looking at each territory.

He moved his finger along the paper, reading the cities and towns.

The other demons lords had no say in which he could choose, Leon might just choose the territory they

were governing.

If a demon lord of higher rank chooses the territory you were governing, you would have to move out

and go to a new one.

The more experienced demon lords new this. Cold sweet and anxiousness started building between

them all.

Eventually, Leon moved his finger towards a secluded territory, one broken off from the Demon

Continent. He tapped the page, all the demons lords, even the king looked astonished at his choice.

"Demon Lord Leon, I know I said you can choose any territory you wish to rule, but why would you

Azeron."

"It's a good strategic settlement, with some thriving cities, a major port, since the Demon Race keeps

pushing further down, it would be a good place to rule."

"If that's the territory you wish to rule then, Azeron it is."

The group of Demon Lords were pleased with his decision.

The lords went to their rooms, still fatigued and annoyed.

Leon stayed back though, he looked toward the King as they both stood in the meeting room.

"I sent word to the harbor, a ship will be ready to sail to Azeron. The territory though under our control

still has rebellions and invasions, it is relatively new and is unmanaged. I hope you can fix these

problems."

"Of course, Your Highness."

"If that is all I will take my leave."

Leon bowed and walked out of the room, he made his way to the ship harbor.

A guard was posted and guided Leon to a ship ready to sail.

Leon boarded and was off, he spent the days organizing his plan of handling the territory, as well as

where to go.

He noticed a town off the side of the territory, that was where his manor would be.

It was either a scenic town or a large bustling city as a home base of operations.

The town seemed to be the best option since it already had a large open residence available.

The ship sailed all the way till they made it to a high cliff, there weren't any harbors or good places to

dock, that was a downside.

But this was nothing to Leon, his strength allowed him to do what many others couldn't.

He told the captain to bring the ship as close to the cliffs as possible.

Once in close proximity, Leon burst off the ship, though he didn't make it in one leap.

He grabbed the side of the cliff, finding a good footing and burst off again.

Sending rocks everywhere, red magic power seeped out of him as he leaped higher and continued till

he made it to the top.

He looked around and noticed a large mansion in the distance on a high point nearby, the town close to

it.

Once he made it to the garden entrance he was greeted by many soldiers, led by an older gentleman.

He had a younger version of himself on his side, most likely his son.

In a deep masculine, brutish voice, the man yelled.

"Who are you, Demon?!"

Leon muttered.

"That's rude, shouldn't you introduce yourself before, forcing me to do so."

"Who are you, Demon?! What are you doing here?!"

"Huh. My name is Demon Lord Vanity, I have just been announced as ruling lord of this territory."

"No way, your just a kid." Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Leon looked the manly knight that stood in front of him in the eye.

He then grabbed a piece of paper from his bag, holding up.

The contents proclaimed him the ruling lord etc. with the demon King's insignia stamped on it.

The knight looked astonishing, his expression turned to anger.

"I don't believe it, that makes no sense.! Even so, we don't want any demon to rule this land, let alone a

child like you."

"If you want proof that I'm fit enough, why don't we fight, if I win then you and your men should accept

me as your new lord. If you win then I shall leave this land, as a bonus I'll leave the rights to this land in

your hands."

"Fine!"

-to be continued