"She is that strong." Lionel said with a heavy voice and a serious face.

After all, he meant what he said. Lamiya was that strong, and not even Lionel could confidently say that he would win against her.

"She is that strong? But you're a Conqueror. Is she a Conqueror too?" Desire asked as he imagined the possibilities.

The possibility of Lamiya being a Conqueror is definitely there.

And when he imagined that, Desire could feel a chill run down his spine.

Why? It was because the Suckus and Lionel would be invincible.

The Suckus would have Varyce, a strong monster who could possibly give Lionel a run for his money.

Of course, it was not only Varyce but also the other Suckus who would also have their own strengths.

Their numbers alone would be incredible as their quantity matches their quality.

And Lionel is a Conqueror who had already destroyed other kingdoms. His strength right now is unknown, but he is definitely powerful!

What's more, Lionel had the power of society, and the Lion Clan, which he established.

The Lion Clan would even have some people who would also be strong and be able to help Lionel.

And if one thinks about how they might have another Conqueror in Lamiya...Desire could only imagine how fearsome they would be.

If they didn't have a feud or Lamiya didn't betray the Suckus, the most fearsome man in the Vakigo kingdom, or possibly even in the whole world, is Lionel.

At least, that's what Desire thought as he imagined it.

However, Lionel brought down that thought as he answered Desire's question about Lamiya being a Conqueror.

"No, she is not a Conqueror. However, she is powerful. I don't know what her exact rank is, but she is probably rank 8."

"And I think Jarina already said this to you, but that rank 8 of hers isn't really accurate."

"The rank is actually the minimum, so her real strength could be more than that. Her strength may be at rank 9 or even 10."

"That's why I can't catch her with half-assed methods. Do you think I would let an enemy alive even though years have passed?"

"No." Desire answered with a straight face.

"That's right. And the one who would enjoy the most when I go at her crazily and stupidly is my enemy."

"I can't just let her taste the sweetness of victory."

When Lionel finished what he was saying, Desire nodded his head.

It was understandable, and even Desire agreed with what he was saying.

After all, even though he hadn't noticed it yet, Desire was actually competitive.

He wouldn't let his enemy enjoy an easy peasy victory even if it was assured. Desire would struggle in any way possible to make it hard and difficult for his opponent.

The only reason why he hasn't found out about this part of himself is that he didn't have any real opponent.

After all, he was born in a monster society, where he was accepted and loved.

He wasn't born in a human society, where everything and everyone is your enemy unless he is at the top.

And when Lionel noticed that Desire wasn't asking anything anymore, he spoke.

"You have anything else to ask?"

It was then that Desire widened his eyes as if he just got hit with an idea.

And that idea was...

"What rank are you in, Lionel? I don't know it, and even Jarina says she doesn't know."

"Well, I do understand if you don't-"

"I'm rank 9." Lionel said as he cut in Desire's words.

He didn't even hesitate when he answered, and that shocked not only Desire but also Jarina.

And that was why Jarina widened her eyes so wide that it looked like they might just pop out.

She then stomped the table with her hands as she spoke.

"No fair! How come you didn't tell me that when I asked?!"

And that was because her father didn't answer her when she asked about Lionel's rank.

After all, even she didn't know Lionel's rank.

"That's because you were too young to understand back then. Besides, you know the situation. If you were to get captured, you might just spill the beans!"

Lionel answered Jarina calmly. After all, he meant what he said.

"Of course, I won't let you get captured, though. But that was just in case. And it doesn't matter now, does it?"

"You know now, anyways."

Jarina was forced to back down when she heard what Lionel said. After all, it was the truth that she now knows.

Well, it's not like Jarina would persistently annoy his father just because he didn't answer Jarina's question back then.

She wasn't that childish. Well, when it comes to Grizelle, she was childish.

After all, one could say that Jarina probably hates Grizelle.

It was obvious why.

"Hmm. Ah, then what's going on down there? When we entered here, there were a lot of people. Right, Jarina?"

Desire asked Jarina as he whipped his head towards her.

After all, Jarina was the one who actually saw it, and she just told Desire when they were walking earlier.

That was why Desire asked Jarina for confirmation.

"That's right! I meant to ask you this, papa, but I never got the chance."

Jarina said as she whipped her head towards her father fast.

This was something she was curious about as she knew who those people were.

Those people were members of the Lion Clan.

"Why are your subordinates outside? They were all revved up too or something like that."

And when Lionel finally heard what Jarina had to ask, his mouth turned into a smile.

Of course, that smile didn't hide his fangs as it flashed quite dangerously.

And that smile...Desire could feel it.

Desire could feel the familiarity of the smile.

'S-so, Jarina got it from her father...' Desire thought.

However, his thoughts ended when he heard Lionel speak once more.

"The Lion Clan is going to war."