Subash stood before the gathered leaders of every race, his expression calm but firm.
"Well, let me clear a few things about this nation of monsters," he said, looking at each of them.
Velmor stepped forward slightly, his voice respectful. "What are these rules, Subash-sama?"
Subash smiled at his seriousness. "You all understand that we need a ruler—someone everyone can follow, regardless of race."
The leaders nodded.
"First rule: don't fight each other, and don't bully the weak.
Second rule: don't attack humans. But if they attack first, then kill them all. We won't allow enemies near our home.
Third rule: everyone in this nation has the right to choose their own future.
Fourth rule: everyone must train to become strong. Inside this nation, you're safe—but outside, no one will protect you."
When he finished, the leaders stood and spoke together.
"Subash-sama, these are good rules. But… we also need a name for our nation."
The room fell silent.
"A name for a nation…" Subash said, breaking the stillness. "That's a good idea. But what should it be?"
Lilithra stepped forward with a soft smile. "Subash-sama, why not use your last name as the name of the nation? It would show that this country belongs to you."
Draven nodded. "Yes, Subash-sama. That's a good idea."
Ravon followed. "Indeed, Lord Subash-sama. It suits you perfectly."
Subash nodded slowly. "In that case, I'll take the nation's name as my own."
Another silence filled the room—not about the nation, but about their ruler.
Subash gazed upward in thought, then suddenly smiled. "All right. I've found a good name."
The leaders leaned forward with anticipation.
Kael'thar stood immediately. "What is the name, Subash-sama?"
Subash smiled. "It's related to one of my ultimate skills: Nova. So the name will be the Nova Nation, and I will be Subash Nova."
The leaders nodded in agreement.
Chang stepped forward. "That is a perfect name, Subash-sama."
Subash rose and walked toward the window.
"Then from now on, I am Subash Nova—the ruler of the Nova Monster Nation."
Outside, people were already preparing for the celebration.
Back in his office, Subash sat before a mountain of paperwork, all written on wooden boards. Draven and Lilithra stood beside him, helping.
(Damn… Why is there so much work on my first day as ruler?)
He worked at high speed, barely glancing up.
But soon, something felt off.
"Wait… why is everything so peaceful? And where are Ravena and Velmora?" he asked.
Draven paused. "They returned to the Demon Realm to recruit the demons of their bloodline."
Lilithra nodded. "True. Draven and I have already recruited our bloodlines and those who fall under us."
Subash stared at them, confused. "When did you bring them here?"
Lilithra smiled softly. "We simply summoned them. Since we're above level 50, we can summon our own bloodline demons anywhere in the material world. But those two are still weak—they had to go back and bring their followers manually."
Subash blinked, absorbing this.
(I've been here this long and didn't even notice how much time passed. I'm level 90 now… and level 40 is considered weak. Back then I thought I was at the top.)
He returned to his paperwork while the celebration outside grew louder.
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Meanwhile, in the Demon Realm (Hell)
Two demonic figures soared across the burning landscape. Fire consumed the ruined land, lava rivers slicing through shattered terrain.
Ravena sighed. "Tch. I can't believe we have to come back here."
Both looked bored—until a deep voice called out.
"So, you two return to the Demon Realm from the material world."
They turned to see a handsome man with long crimson hair and golden eyes. His presence alone radiated power.
Velmora narrowed her eyes. "Red… what are you doing in this domain? You made it clear that no one can enter another demon's territory unless they defeat its ruler."
The man—the Red Primordial—glanced at them calmly.
"Don't be rude, Yellow. I know exactly where I am. A few days ago, all four of your auras vanished. I couldn't sense you anywhere in the Demon Realm. Then I learned you had been summoned to the material world. So you returned here… but where are the Black ones?"
Ravena replied without revealing Subash's name. "We were all summoned by someone. He was strong—strong enough for us to choose to serve him."
Red smirked. "So you now serve someone from the material world. Judging from your auras and your breakthrough to level 40, he must be extremely powerful. I would like to fight him… when I am summoned."
He vanished instantly.
Velmora sighed. "He hasn't changed—battle-hungry and proud as ever. Even without a name, he's stronger than Draven. Imagine how powerful he'd be if someone named him."
Ravena nodded silently as they continued deeper into the Demon Realm.