Hearing Zeus' agreement to his proposal, Bael smiled. It was a smile born of relief and satisfaction—but coming from a Demon King, even such a simple expression looked terrifying. Twisted ever so slightly by the weight of his nature, Bael's grin radiated an ominous presence that made it impossible to tell whether it hid something more sinister. Was there a darker intention lurking behind that expression?
Zeus couldn't be sure. And yet, despite the tension, he found himself surprisingly pleased with the outcome of this unexpected meeting. Who would have thought that his first face-to-face encounter with Demon King Bael would go so smoothly?
"Shall we begin soon?" Bael asked.
"Yes," Zeus replied. "I'll prepare myself and my army. But we'll go to them first—just the two of us. No soldiers. If we show up with an army, they might see it as a threat. Once we secure their cooperation… then we proceed as you proposed."
