Parents know there's so much power packed in a baby's hands

The Demon King tilted his head--and so did I, because we had never discussed this before.

"A deal?" the Demon King took the plate he had been preparing--was it a cheese board?--to the table. "From my competitor?"

Natha did not reply, just waiting for the Demon King to make a decision. We watched him relaxedly enjoy his snack for a while, before he finally chuckled.

"Interesting," he snapped his hand to conjure an ice bucket with champagne bottles inside and a flute glass. "I'll at least hear you out."

Natha looked at me and nodded, so, albeit reluctantly, I followed him to the table. The Demon King did not bother to offer us refreshment, but I actually preferred that. I wouldn't dare to eat or drink anything from this place anyway, so I merely sat down to rest my hands a little bit.

Carrying a baby was a heavy exercise, you know.

"Speak," the Demon King said. "What is your offer?"