Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix - Chapter 408

Chapter 408: Sigurd’s Changes! A Mother’s Warning!
Asura and the girls returned home, greeted by the heavily pregnant Ophelia, who now enjoyed the help of more maids than before. ‘The atmosphere in the house feels different, although it feels positive it’s strange…’

Most of them were beautiful but seemed a little strange—however, Asura couldn’t quite put his finger on what was different about them.

“Asura, would you mind helping me?” Ophelia asked with a gentle voice as she seemed to struggle to move well with her swollen stomach.

“Of course not, Mother, come here. Let me help you.” The feelings he used to have long vanished. To him, although Ophelia didn’t carry him in her womb. She was his mother, and Freyja was just a crazed woman who wanted to molest him.

“Mother-in-law, where should I place these?” Lucia and her several shadows carried various flowers and beautiful foliage. She helped arrange the entry and dining room, replacing the wilting and dead flowers with new ones.

“Mm~ my lovely son and his cute girlfriend are so good to me. Fufu~ I cannot wait for this little one to be born and to meet you both.”

“Me either. I want to spoil and teach her so many things.” Asura reflectively answered while helping Ophelia sit in her elevated chair with supportive cushions.

‘It feels like dad is super worried something might happen and seems to have bought into several traders’ tricks and items… Though seeing mother’s radiant face makes it worth it.’

“Mother-in-law, I have finished helping with dinner. Is there anything more I can help with?” Helliana wore a lovely black maid outfit and seemed to compete with Lucia. Each of them served Asura’s mother like a queen.

“Fufu~ such wonderful women, Asura. You must never make them cry!”

Asura felt that if his mother wasn’t so kind, these two would be exhausted by now. Yet his mother would only ask for minor tasks or things that were just slightly difficult instead of abusing their goodwill.

The entire mansion felt full of excitement and delight before a sudden sound, like a dragon’s roar or a bull crashing through a wooden door, echoed throughout the living room as the tapping of feet resounded and approached them.

“Hmm?”

“Oh my~ she finally seems to have heard, fufu.” Ophelia giggled while placing a hand on her right cheek and looking at Asura with an amused smirk.

“Who is it?” Helliana asked, while placing some cakes on the table, for Noir, who was colouring something in her book with a plate of half-eaten cookies.

“ASURA!” A lovely yet husky voice sounded as a silver flash shot past Lucia and Helliana before smashing into Asura like a shooting star; he could only feel a soft pair of hands wrapping around his back tightly as a soft face buried itself in his neck. “You’re back!”

“Ugh…” The force behind the hug was surprisingly strong and almost caused him to stagger as he caught the figure in his arms.

Sigurd, the kingdom of Silvara’s sword saintess… yet her beautiful face now, sniffed and kissed Asura’s neck while speaking with a lovely feminine tone, shocked the three people who hadn’t seen her in months.

“Huh?!” Helliana, Lucia, and Asura gasped, all staring at the beautiful girl who wore a cute white dress that showed off her legs and shoulders. Her large breasts were supported by a thin, lacy, and somewhat transparent fabric, while her waist and hips were perfectly outlined, not to mention her perfectly sculpted abs that pressed against Asura’s stomach.

‘This… who is this?!’ Asura felt shocked at how cute and feminine Sigurd was acting. He thought someone kidnapped the real sword saintess, yet he felt her heart thump violently against his chest, her lips trembling as she kissed his neck and cheeks, while his mind became blank for a moment.

‘What? What’s wrong with me?!’

He felt his heart throbbing uncontrollably in his chest and his mind repeating the same thoughts, almost as if he were about to go mad. It was so shocking and abrupt, causing a burning sensation to rush from the pit of his stomach, but before he could react.

“Little Sigurd~, we are not alone, you know…” Ophelia laughed as her daughter-in-law blushed and pushed him away. She stood a few steps back, revealing her lovely pale skin and silver hair that cascaded over her right shoulder. Sigurd blushed and tried to hide her embarrassed face, but Asura saw everything, even her eyes that glistened with tears.

“You were gone for so long… After telling me you loved me, I was so lonely…” Sigurd said with trembling lips, her eyes fluttering as they streamed with tears.

Normally she had a sharp gaze, but now it became gentle and filled with emotion. It shocked Asura. He didn’t realise that her love would become this intense… No, like with Noir, he ignored it like a scumbag.

“Sorry…” Asura felt his body and heart suffer a stabbing pain, realising he made her feel like this and never once thought to use his magic to just teleport to her side and reassure her, even kiss her goodnight.

The self-hatred and loathing of his past actions assaulted his mind before Asura slowly calmed down as his brain finally started working.

“What happened to your voice?” Asura asked as he moved closer and placed a hand on her face, brushing the tears away and stroking her cheek.

“Fufu~ isn’t that amazing, Asura? Father-in-law said her mind was a little too masculine. So, she took classes to become a true lady with me. It made our weekends extremely fun!” Ophelia chipped in and made Asura realise just how amazing and helpful his parents were.

‘Dad… Mother, without you, maybe I would lose this lovely woman who waited so long…’

“That’s not it. Asura… I know I was stupid and immature, and I know I can’t do anything but swing a sword and slay monsters right now. But if you can wait for me… I will never forget your kindness.” Sigurd’s words caused countless pricks in Asura’s heart, like a thousand daggers laden with a deadly poison.

‘Why is she so cute and mature…?’

“Sigurd, I love you as you are, even though you are making such efforts. Never forget that to me, who you are is part of why I love you. Swing your sword, crush monsters, drink all you like… I just want you to stay beside me until the end.”

“Oh my~ my son has grown as a man…” Ophelia whispered as she leaned on the table with her elbows, watching this overly sweet reunion with a smile on her face.

“I missed you, and I will never let you leave me alone again,” Sigurd said with a flushed face and kissed him in front of the others, not caring that everyone was watching.

“My son… this woman is the current saintess to everyone else, but for you, she becomes a lovely maiden.” Ophelia couldn’t help but tease her son, whose face turned as red as his eyes.

However, Asura didn’t have the time or desire to respond because the tongue of Sigurd pushed into his mouth, and she pushed him against the wall, leaving the room as she closed the dining-room door with her left foot.

“Haa… Haa…” Sigurd panted as she continued to kiss Asura, ignoring his confused face.

“Wait… the others…”

“I don’t care…” Sigurd spoke with a husky voice, her face flushed as she looked up at him with an innocent expression. “I… want you to touch me… Asura.”

“Ah…” Asura gasped. ‘Why is she so adorable and sexy?’

“Touch me… please.”

“You have really changed, Sigurd,” Asura said, pulling her in for another kiss and feeling her body against his.

“Do you not like it? I cannot believe it myself. Nmm…. You… I thought about nothing but you for the three months since you parted with me. There were many times I thought my heart would explode…” Sigurd confessed with red cheeks, her lovely face blushing.

“Sigurd, I will show you tonight. I’ll take the lead.” Asura’s response made her tremble with excitement.

“Yes… please, my love…”

“Come on, let’s get you cleaned up and changed. Although I want to stay here and kiss you, Mother seemed to want to enjoy a light meal together, and now we can eat together.”

“Nn,” Sigurd replied, her face bright and happy as she nodded her head.

Asura pulled her into his chest and walked back to the dining room, where the others were waiting for them.

“Fufu~, my older sisters are all so lovely,” Noir said, having finished her drawing.

The drawing was quite poor, but in the image Lucia, Sigurd, Mu Xue, Helliana and then the two arachne princesses were included, with Noir and Asura in the centre.

“Wow, Noir! This is such an amazing drawing.” Ophelia complimented as she picked up her pseudo-daughter and hugged her, looking at the picture.

“Fufu~, Noir’s drawing is so adorable, Asura~,” Lucia said as she placed the last set of plates at the table, looking at Asura, who held Sigurd’s hand and sat beside her, the saintess looking nothing like she sounded in rumours, now a complete lady and maiden who leaned on Asura’s shoulder with a gentle smile.

“This is the first time I have seen you draw, Noir. It’s amazing. I can’t wait for you to teach me, okay?” Asura said, causing her to smile even brighter.

“Yup~, Daddy.”

“So, how is the academy going, Asura?” Ophelia asked as lunch was served, with the family sitting down shortly after the maids served the food and drinks. However, Garret wouldn’t be coming back yet, which made Asura a little disappointed. ‘Father is still so busy… I need to finish quickly to support him.’

“It is going great. My teacher has changed because of her becoming pregnant. So the new one is a bit strange, but I’ve learned a lot from them already. Although, I’ve been given a task by the queen, which I am working on with the girls.”

“Oh~? A task? I see… but didn’t you get the previous teacher pregnant, right? I can’t believe you even made that Lorem fall… and bear your child. It’s shocking how high-level your women are, my dear son.”

“I guess…” Asura had a bitter smile on his face, feeling that his mother’s perception of him was a little twisted.

“Well, don’t worry too much about it, my dear son. Even if you had a million wives, I wouldn’t mind, as long as you love them properly and don’t let them become lonely, like Sigurd! Or else I will punish you myself.” Ophelia’s words caused him to sweat. Although he started trying harder to be the man they all deserved, he couldn’t deny he could do more.

“I understand…”

“Good~, you should know that a woman’s heart is very fragile but also extremely complex. So, you must treasure them, or else… I will be very disappointed.”

“I will try…”

“Try? Hmm…”

“No, I will make sure they all feel safe and loved by me.” Asura corrected, not wanting to disappoint his mother.

“Good! Make sure you make lots of babies for me to enjoy being a grandmother too, Fufu.”