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Disgaea: Awaking the Queen of the Netherworld

Written by Michelle

Chapter 6 - The Era of Queen Laharl Commences!

The news of Laharl's transition into a full-time woman was spread across the Netherworld. The residents of the netherworld were shocked by the recent turn of events, as they would not expect Laharl to turn out like that. Laharl appeared in magazines and had a renaming ceremony, adopting the name "Queen Laharl." We now see the news on SatilTV featuring Usagi and Pleinair covering the turn of events.

"It's 6:00, and you know what that means—it's time for the news!" We're now live-streaming footage of Overlord Laharl Chan across all the Netherworlds," Usagi announced.

We see Laharl on camera being interviewed by Sammy, the shark doll in the Netherworld. Laharl tells them that they are still Laharl; gender and this body make no difference. She throws a giant ball into the sky, which creates a giant explosion in the sky. Laharl told the news camera, "if you mock me for my gender or body, you'll regret it. I'm still a formidable overlord, and nobody's going to mess with me!"

The paparazzi show up and start crowding around her, snapping photos like crazy. Feeling overwhelmed, she shoves them away with a strong punch, telling them to back off. We return to SatilTV, where Usagi announces, "Ladies and gentlemen, that was the formidable female overlord, Laharl—both a stunning beauty and a harbinger of destruction. Stay tuned for the upcoming news on the Netherworld lottery. Check these numbers to see if you've struck the jackpot."

In Laharl's throne room, Laharl is seen watching the news before switching off the TV. A smirk appears on her face, reflecting her delight in announcing her status as a formidable overlord, even with her new identity and appearance. Flonne is hard at work putting up the banner behind Laharl's throne that she made that reads "ALL HAIL OVERLORD-LAHARL CHAN!" in shades of light blue, light pink, and white. Laharl glances around and questions the strange color selections. Laharl remarked, "What's up with the odd color selections? This isn't what I envisioned for a banner."

"These colors represent love. I've heard that they're chosen by individuals whose identities are different from the ones they were born into," said Flonne.

Sicily shows up in the room and is amazed by Flonne's banner. Laharl thought to herself, "If she enjoys it, I suppose I'll hang onto it." Laharl asked Flonne and Sicily to swap out all the castle banners for the one Flonne created. Soon after, Grosso, Rainier, and Garungun enter the throne room. Laharl questions their intentions, wondering if they're now rejecting her as their overlord simply because they're women.

"We acknowledge and honor you as the Queen of the Netherworld. I have no desire to engage in battle with you again, as we did previously. However, we must caution you about certain demons that will try to overthrow you, as they refuse to accept a female overlord." said Grosso

"I shall defend the Overlord with all my strength," said Garungun.

Laharl smirks and declares, "Let them come. I will demonstrate to these fools who they are messing with. If they wish to challenge me with all their power, I will reduce them to ashes!"

Etna playfully warns Laharl to be cautious now that she's a woman, joking that they might end up in a situation where they can have a bun in the oven. Laharl is grossed out by the idea and insists she would remove her uterus before that happens.

"Who would have thought that the baby that I once babysat would become a total beauty idol?" said Rainier.

Laharl looks off-putting after she mentioned that, as it was Rainier's fault for being traumatized by sexy women's bodies. Laharl wouldn't have taken so long to come out and admit to being a woman if it wasn't for her. Flonne and Sicily return from hanging up the banners to ask what is going on. Etna mentions that Laharl was getting mad at Rainier and Grosso for warning about the dangers of demons overthrowing Laharl. Sicily asks Laharl if she is worried, but Laharl is not too concerned. Laharl also points out that they have the Dark Assembly on their side to back them up (despite how creepy they may be towards her).

"So what's next, Queen? You're going to host a Netherworld fashion show to kick off your reign?" said Etna

Laharl stroked her chin and said, "Hmm... that's not a bad idea." Etna spits out her drink and says that she was just joking.

"Of course! If I'm going to rule the Netherworld, I might as well do it in style," said Laharl.

Flonne and Sicily get so excited about the idea and suggest that they should go shopping at the Netherworld Mall. Laharl smirks mischievously, convinced that her beauty will triumph over everyone else. "Alright, let's go," said Flonne as she was ready to rush out the door.

At the Netherworld Mall, we see a group of demons walking around and going shopping. We see Laharl, Flonne, Sicily, and Etna inside a clothing store looking for clothes. They spent the last few hours trying to find clothes that would look good, but with no luck. All hope is lost when Laharl notices a yukata outfit (as seen in Makai Wars) on display.

"That's it. This is what I'm looking for!" said Laharl

The price for it is very expensive, but Laharl does get a discount for being an Overlord. Laharl goes into the changing room and puts on her new outfit. Laharl looks at herself in the mirror and feels euphoric. This outfit gives her an aura of strength, and there's no question she'll come out on top at the fashion show. Laharl walks out of the changing room looking completely self-satisfied with an amused smirk in her new outfit.

"This is going to win without a doubt," said Laharl

Flonne and Sicily looked amazed by Laharl's outfit. They both rushed up to Laharl hugging her. Laharl would normally hate this, but they decided to let them hug her once.

"You know, Laharl… this might be the first time I've seen you genuinely happy," said Etna

"Damn right." Laharl said back to Etna. After they go shopping, Laharl and the others head back to the Castle to get ready for the fashion show. Later that day, we see a big live stage with everyone in the audience waiting for the show to begin. Behind the backstage, we see Laharl getting her stuff together as she is ready for the big show to begin. Of course, she has competition. Adell and Rozalin arrive, with Rozalin donning a stunning dress. Mao, Almaz, and Sapphire also make an appearance at the fashion show. Sapphire is dressed in a gorgeous outfit that is truly a sight to behold. Zed, Melodia, Majolene, and Bieko also make an appearance at the event. Etna, Flonne, and Sicily make their way into the backroom, where they inform Laharl that the competition may prove challenging. Laharl chuckles, confident that she will emerge victorious in the fashion show regardless of the obstacles.

In the backroom, Adell and Rozalin observe Etna alongside Laharl and the others. "I heard you transitioned into a chick, but now I'm witnessing it firsthand," Adell remarked. Laharl recalls having encountered Adell and Rozalin previously in the past. Rozalin concedes that Laharl is indeed pretty, yet she is aware that she cannot compete with her. Laharl gets mad, but Sicily tells her to calm down. Mao randomly jumps into the conversation and asks if Laharl was the one who bought the potion. Mao demands credit if she wins the contest, as Laharl wouldn't be here if it weren't for him. Laharl looks annoyed and tells Mao to back off. Suddenly, a voice cuts through the silence, declaring, "If anyone's going to win, it's going to be me!"

Lanzarote makes her entrance, eager to take the spotlight. "It's been ages, hasn't it, Laharl?" she says. Laharl recalls her as the pop sensation that Sicily adores, and starts to ponder what has happened to her since then.

"You made me your caretaker for Sicily after you nearly killed me, and I quit when I wasn't getting paid enough. My idol career dropped afterward, and I have been doing gimmicks and collabs to hold onto my fame on DemonTube with no results," said Lanzarote.

Lanzarote believes that this is her chance to make a comeback for her career, and still hopes to seize the Overlord throne. Laharl points out that she is still as selfish and manipulative as usual.

Now, the fashion show begins. A succubus with a microphone begins to talk as they are the announcer of the Netherworld Fashion Show.

"Welcome to the fashion show, boys and girls. Tonight, we have multiple people across the Netherworld here to participate in the beauty pageant. Winning the title Miss Netherworld!" said the succubus announcer.

Everyone began to clap and cheer. We see six judges who will give out scores near the stage. The six judges are Pleinair, Axel the Dark Hero, Misedor, Raspberyl, a random Prinny, and Asagi. The first contestant was Prism Pink, and they instantly yelled "Bo" as they walked on the stage. The judges give them a zero out of 5 as the Pink Prism Ranger walks off crying. We continued to see a montage of demons and other beings walking across the stage with different results. Pirilika walks across the stage in a stunning-looking outfit that amazes the crowd. It's now Lanzarote's turn to walk on stage, and the judges are impressed by her beautiful outfit. Afterward, Melodia, Majolene, Bieko, Rozalin, and Sapphire enter the stage with the audience cheering for joy. Laharl now enters the stage with their yukata outfit, which blows everyone away with how amazing it looks. After the rest of the beauty contestants walk on stage, they go back on the stage, waiting for the judges to vote. We see Pleinair, Axel the Dark Hero, Misedor, Raspberyl, a random Prinny, and Asagi whispering to each other and writing down a list on a piece of paper. Pleinair puts the list in an envelope and gives the succubus announcer the envelope that the host voted on as she begins to call out the top 5 winning members.

"Coming in at number 5 is Pirikika!" announced the succubus as Pirikkia stepped off the stage, beaming with happiness. "And number 4 goes to Melodia!" the host continued, as Melodira made her way onto the stage, waving to the crowd. "Now number three goes to Rozalin." As the host continued, Rozalin walked on stage in total style. "Number two goes to Sapphire," the succubus host continued, as Sapphire ran on the stage and grabbed her prize. The host, with a drumroll building the excitement, opens the envelope and says, "And the top spot goes to… LAHARL!" She calls out into the microphone. Laharl dashes onto the stage to claim her award with a big trophy. "Congratulations! You are now Miss Netherelam!" The Succubus host turns to Laharl and asks if he has any comments. Laharl replies, "Not only am I the best Overlord with strength, but also beauty as well."

Lanzarote rushes onto the stage, shoving Laharl aside as she exclaims, "This is so clearly rigged! I should have been the top contender, not Laharl. They're the ones who set up this contest, so it's no surprise they might have bribed the judges!" Laharl picks herself up after being shoved and tells Lanzarote that their jealousy is obvious. "You lost! Go home and whine to your tiny fan base that's still hanging on," Laharl said. Lanzarote erupts in anger, snatching the microphone and declaring.

"Laharl shouldn't even be in this beauty contest to begin with, since they were born male. Just using some magic to become a woman doesn't mean you can outshine everyone. You need to be disqualified!" said Lanzarote.

Laharl's eyes blaze with a fierce red as she lunges at Lanzarote. "Tell me why I shouldn't kill you this time." Laharl demands, after punching her in the face. Flonne and Sicily rush in to prevent Laharl from causing any more harm. "Just leave her alone and let her go!" Sicily urged. Taking her advice, Laharl orders two Armor Knights to escort Lanzarote out. "You haven't seen the last of me!" Lanzarote declared. The Succubus announcer grabbed the microphone from the floor and said, "That's a wrap for tonight, everyone! Thanks for tuning in!"

At the castle, Laharl sits with her arms crossed, completely self-satisfied in the throne room, lounging on her throne surrounded by a mountain of gifts and prizes from the evening's festivities. She's sporting a crown and has a spear resting on the right side of her seat (a reference to the Supreme Overlord Laharl design from Disgaea RPG). Laharl bursts into a loud, boisterous, iconic laugh. While Flonne, Etna, and Sicily sit down, enjoying themselves.

Flonne overlooked asking why Etna skipped the fashion show. Etna replied, "I'm already a super glamorous and beautiful demon. Running would be pointless for me." Laharl comments that Etna would still lose if she did run against her at the fashion show. Etna expresses her frustration and warns Laharl to be careful, reminding him that she is still a beauty queen.

"Don't let your ego inflate any more than it already has. Deep down, you're still a spoiled brat! There's no chance that I, the most stunning demon girl, could ever lose in a beauty contest to you." said Etna

Laharl feels a bit annoyed but soon calms down. "Whatever," she says. "I had an awesome day, and I'm not going to let my vessel mess it up." Flonne wonders what's on the agenda next. Laharl ponders for a moment and thinks, "That's probably all for today." Then, breaking the fourth wall, Laharl announces it's time to wrap up the episode, as the credits start rolling to a lively, silly anime tune.

[TO BE CONTINUED?!]