"Well, Zetta would describe it like that. Most demons, him included, are a bit overly simplistic in their worldview and tend to not like it when you point out that they frequently pass up opportunities for chaos and power." Rozalin gestured to herself. "I am under no such illusions-and just because this is a netherworld doesn't mean that you don't get Heroes."

"Why do I want to be on the council? Because we all have our places, and mine is at the top of the heap. Is that reductionist enough for you? I would not be noble if I did not seek out such things. And I have experience in politics as well."