Minutes became hours, hours became days, and soon a week passed.
During that time, Asmodeus spent most of his time completing paperwork, arranging the policies that Lumeria would take over in the coming winter, and considering whether their Empire would adopt any traditions he had celebrated in his previous world.
'Erika seemed really excited about introducing a new form of Christmas...'
However, in her new version, it wasn't a big, friendly, fat man in a sleigh that delivered presents, but the Emperor himself... teleporting to each house and offering a small gift for parents and children alike.
"Alice was furious about the costs it would incur on the treasury to grant all adults two months of their salary, and give the children something equal in value." He complained to the blonde lying across his lap, holding her first Christmas party invitation.
Yumiko flicked his nose with her tail as she adjusted her light kimono.
"Why don't you use your personal funds then?"
