TML or Territorial Management Level was something that Baator used to rank and develop territories, and also reward or punish those who were responsible for them.
It has proved to be an extremely useful and handy mechanism during the past decades and greatly added to developing territories while motivated nobles to develop and protect their own.
Now even Shinto has been copying it a bit; while they had something similar, apparently, it wasn’t as effective as ours own.
“What about Shiva’s Faction in Hindu?”
Sirzechs asked as talks about an alliance with Takamagahara were practically ended.
“That was more interesting compared to the Takamagahara. Apparently, Shiva has been searching for a way to destroy Dimensional Gap for a very long time, as by his words, it is constraining his growth, so he agreed immediately. Though Baator has become the enemy of Indra the Heavenly Emperor by this, Shiva told me that Indra isn’t that strong he is many times weaker than Emperor Lucifer, and even he could be considered at the same ground as Elder Azrael or Elder Zekram Bael.”
Said Serafall as Sirzechs thought it over. Gaining Indra as the enemy was worth it if it meant an alliance with Shiva and his faction. Shiva was a Mighty Stage God, while Indra was also a Mighty Stage God; in terms of combat prowess, he was strong as Emperor or Elders of Baator, minus Elder Crom Cruach, who was still trying to get to the level of deceased Albion or Ddraig.
He even often went to Earth and searched for holders of Divine Dividing that has sealed Albion and Boosted Gear that has sealed Ddraig and often fought them, to the absolute limit, for them to release Juggernaut Drive, which contained the full power of Heavenly Dragons.
“Indra isn’t much of a problem, not to mention the fact that Baator is capable of dealing with someone like him; he won’t make a move on us as he has enough problems with Shiva. Though I don’t understand why he just doesn’t kill him.”
Expressed Sirzechs to Serafall. Indra’s combat prowess wasn’t, fortunately, that strong, so they could deal with him. Because Devil’s Power System was very similar to that of Arcanists, they comprehended Laws, which greatly boosted their combat prowess.
“Also, about the trade between our factions, what exactly has Takamagahara and Trimurti interested in?”
Asked Sirzechs.
“Mainly weapons for Shiva, and that is practically the answer to your question. While Shiva is stronger than Indra, Indra has an enormous army backing him that is equal in size to Shiva’s own, so they are in a stalemate. Shiva doesn’t want to attack Indra, as that would result in the senseless slaughter of their own people, and who knows what Indra has hidden. Many older Pantheons have methods to restrain or even injure Mighty Stage Gods. And Takamagahara is interested mainly in some Arcanotechs gadgets for civilian and administrative use. Both of them are going to pay in raw materials.”
Explained Serafall as Sirzechs nodded.
Raw materials were something that Baator desperately needed, especially ores rich in magicules like Mithril, Adamantium, and similar. Unfortunately, most of the mining spots in Draconic Deus were in the hold of old Pantheons, so they couldn’t get their hands on them and could only find resources elsewhere.
“Okey, that will go to Magister Agares and Mother as she is CEO of the IMC.”
When it comes to trade with other factions, it was decided by discussion between Sera the Magister of Foreign Affairs, Magister Agares, the Magister of Domestic Affairs, and his mother Venelana, CEO of IMC the Interdimensional Manufacturing Corporation.
“And the last thing I have is a proposal for a military expedition to an unknown Plane that was found by Shiva’s faction.”
Said Serafall seriously.
“What expedition?”
Asked Sirzechs with narrowed eyes.
“Several decades ago, Shiva’s faction started exploring the Dimensional Gap, and they have found a Plane that is relatively strong with two Mighty Stage Gods and is completely under the rule of Gods. It is very rich in resources. He proposed to split 60:40 with them taking 60% of the loot. He stated that our Arcanotech and experience in this will make the conquest go fast, and he will deal with Mighty Stage Gods, as they aren’t that strong, but we could send someone to help him. If I remember correctly, Elder Azrael is very close to reaching metamorphosis and converting himself to the Power System of Devils.”
Explained Serafall.
“This would be discussed at a meeting of Senatorum Imperialis. Father gave me a task to resolve everything, but on this, I opinion from other governmental branches.”
Stated Sirzechs after a short time.
“Key. Now that is all.”
Sirzechs sighed as it was over, and he could go to relax.
“Sera, when do you want to tell me about our relationship with my parents?”
Asked Sirzechs after a short time.
“Hmm… probably they already know. I don’t think that your mother won’t notice, after all…”
Said Serafall in a low voice.
“So you don’t have anything to worry about anything! As I told you, everyone likes Magical Girl Levia-tan!”
Exclaimed Serfall while doing a magical girl action pose.
“Yeh, yeh, but I love her the most. Be it Serafall Leviathan or Magical Girl Levia-tan.”
Said Sirzechs as he kissed her gently on the lips.
