"It is because of what I would do after I sort this situation in the Warmester Denoble House." Lucifer said.
Naturally, since Lucifer had the plan to use Oumu as some kind of bridge so that he would be introduced to the Warmester Denoble House, he intends to sort the situation within the Warmester Denoble House first.
There were still too many unknown factors within the Warmester Denoble House, which might cost Lucifer the puppet head, Rouge, if he leaves right away without sorting the situation within it.
Of course, his subordinates knew that, but what they still didn't know is what Lucifer planned to do after sorting the situation out.
Even though they now know that Lucifer is Lucifer, though they still don't believe it, they still do not know what Lucifer is doing.
And if they do not know what Lucifer is doing, then there might be some miscommunication between them and might hinder Lucifer.
After all, in the capital city of the Zacharath Kingdom, Lucifer is just a student.
And if they were to act all chummy with him and if Lucifer's association with the Warmester Denoble House were to be revealed, then...it is bound to make the morning story of the people and would attract attention on Lucifer.
That was the last thing Lucifer wanted right now, so he needed to make sure that these two demons understand that.
That was why...after saying those words, Lucifer continued to speak, telling the two demons about who he is in the capital city of the Zacharath Kingdom.
As for why he is a student, he also told them that it is for the purpose of covering up his identity and everything else.
He also warned them that whatever they heard in this place must also stay in this place.
Lucifer also told them that he would kill them with no questions asked if they leak it.
After all, the role of leaking Lucifer's identity to the public belongs to Oumu.
Naturally, Lucifer didn't really say that to the other two demons.
Even though Lucifer expects that Oumu would soon enough betray him, there was still the chance that Oumu would actually stay loyal to him and be useful to him.
If that was the case, then Lucifer would ditch his plan to turn Oumu into a loose arrow and pass his role to someone else.
Either way, nothing is set in stone as of this moment so he didn't bother telling these two about his plans in the future.
Anyway, he told them about his identity in the capital city of the Zacharath Kingdom because...he plans to say there for a while.
And since he plans to say there for a while, that would mean that Lucifer wouldn't be going to Warm City to visit these two.
And if that happens, then these two would have to make their own judgment when a dire situation comes to them.
Of course, they can send a messenger to Lucifer or they can just go themselves to ask him what they should do, but what Lucifer wants to say in this situation is that the two demons shouldn't lightly do that as Lucifer didn't want others to know of his connection with the Warmester Denoble House.
In other words, Rouge and Raya Pazier would be all alone in the Warmester Denoble House unless a really important situation comes up that requires Lucifer's presence.
And that...is not something that they can just lightly take on.
Why? It was because Rouge just got the temporary position of the Patriarch because it was orchestrated.
And if it somehow got found out by other people in the Warmester Denoble House, then there is no doubt that Rouge would be hunted by all of the demons in the Warmester Denoble House, Raya Pazier is also included.
And there would be no way that they would be able to send a message to Lucifer in a situation like that.
What's more, that's not the only situation where chaos could possibly arise.
There might be rebellions that are caused by people who are unhappy that Rouge, a lowly captain of some squad, is now the Patriarch.
And a situation would need Lucifer, and if Lucifer is away, then one can imagine what might just happen to the shaky Warmester Denoble House led by Rouge.
It is no doubt that it would fall.
That was why it would just be impossible for Lucifer to ask them to stay here and do their tasks diligently without worrying.
Naturally, Lucifer knew that as well, which is why he even decided to talk to them about this.
And Lucifer also expected that one of them would raise objections to his decision to go back to the capital city of the Warmester Denoble House.
And his prediction was right as someone spoke.
However, it was not the one who Lucifer expected to speak. It was not...Raya Pazier.
Instead, it was Rouge, who was just quietly kneeling on the ground for some time now.
And this is what Rouge said.
"Pardon me for saying this, Lucis...Lucifer. But that cannot be done."
"If you are to leave, then I am sure that one way or another, I would be killed."
"Even though I am pretty strong within the Warmester Denoble House, there are still plenty who are stronger than me."
"And if they bonded together against me, then...no one would be able to stop them."
"Of course, I am not saying this because I am scared to die or anything of the sort. But I am saying this so that you wouldn't lose control over the Warmester Denoble House, a Denoble House which you worked so hard to gain."
Rouge said those words without any hesitation as he just bowed his head towards Lucifer.
Well, what he said was reasonable, but it was also kind of rude.
What he just said that Lucifer couldn't do whatever he had in mind, and that was basically ordering Lucifer.
It would not matter at all if Rouge is a vassal of Lucifer or he was his servant for a long amount of time or he is someone who is important to Lucifer, but Rouge is...at the end of the day, a discardable pawn to Lucifer.
Rouge and Raya Pazier knew their positions very well as they understood what kind of a man Lucifer was.
Hell, the very reason why Rouge was trying so hard to prove himself that he is useful to Lucifer is to make sure that he wouldn't just be a discardable pawn.
However, one could say that Rouge has still not made enough contributions to elevate himself.
Rouge knows that as well, which is why he also understood that what he just said is very rude.
But Rouge didn't retract his statement or anything of the sort. This is because Rouge knew.
He knew that Lucifer is looking for suggestions, answers, alternative options, for their current situation.
And by speaking up his mind, he gave what Lucifer wanted.
But it was not exactly what Lucifer wanted as he just said that Lucifer couldn't really do what he wanted.
But it was still the truth that Rouge did what Lucifer wanted, which is why Rouge wasn't really worried or anything of the sort.
In fact, Rouge is eagerly waiting for Lucifer's reply.
And it seems that it wouldn't take long now before he gets his reply as Lucifer put a hand on his chin as he began to hum.
"Hmm..." Lucifer then turned his head towards Raya Pazier who was standing at the side.
He then spoke, "What about you?"
"Do you have anything to say?" Lucifer asked Raya Pazier.
And as soon as Lucifer said those words, Raya Pazier looked at him with a glaring look on her face.
Well, it was only natural. After all, Raya Pazier is still mad at Lucifer.
But well, since Lucifer is asking her personally, Raya Pazier still managed to cook up an answer for him as she spoke.
"I agree with this guy. If you go away, that basically means the whole foundation of Rouge being the Patriarch is gone. He would be a fragile boat in a savage sea that can destroy him with just one wave."
"And after doing all those things you did just to acquire the Warmester Denoble House, it would be pretty stupid if you continue that plan of yours."
"Besides, you are the shot caller here. You are the one who decides, and as long as you say that Rouge is the temporary patriarch of the Warmester Denoble House, then he is the temporary patriarch of the Warmester Denoble House."
"With that said, if a situation arises where Rouge would need to run, he wouldn't run because of you."
"Well, I doubt that you care about any of our lives at this point, but I am sure that you wouldn't want to lose Rouge and the Warmester Denoble House."
"After all, you still worked hard for it. I am sure that you have some kind of use for them."
Raya Pazier explained her thoughts about the current situation.