Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix - Chapter 421

Chapter 421: Preparations and Training is needed!
Asura and the two arachne eventually made their way to the border with Lyndwrym. In the past, there was a tall rock wall protecting the border. However, in the last battle, the ogres and trolls destroyed it under the command of Shang Luo to cause more damage as they retreated.

Since that battle, instead of trying to repair it with makeshift methods. They cleared it out and formed a massive gate and slope that horses and people could easily climb or descend.

‘Though it’s not finished, this silver gate with my father’s figure etched onto the surface looks good.’

“Asura, I’m tired~ how long till we get home?” Rasha complained in her raspy voice.

Yet it was Asura who carried her on his back. Rasha didn’t have a reason to be tired, or maybe she just enjoyed it when Asura pampered her.

“Behave, Rasha. If only I could enjoy that wide, muscular back for a moment~ what a shame.”

Shizuka didn’t cause many issues returning—rather the webbing helped them avoid reaching Lyndwrym much sooner than Asura thought.

‘Although I could have flown them all back if anyone wanted to attack us in the sky. It would be annoying.’

However, while on the ground, covered by the trees, no one would try, and spying became more difficult. So they reached the base of the mountain within two minutes without a problem.

When they arrived at the village, most of the orcs were making their evening meals along with the knights. Asura could see that his knights were covered in wounds and dirt. However, they were sitting with Gaius and the other strongest orcs, eating together.

‘That’s good, they managed to bond even a little.’

When they saw him, the knights got up and saluted while the orcs stared at him and then beat their chests heavily with their right arm.

“Welcome back, Lord Asura!”

“Your Highness, welcome back!” Alexander Ravenshaw held a roasted leg of meat in his hand while greeting the group. On the other hand, the other knights all seemed into the wine of food to notice Asura’s return so quickly.’

“I’ve returned, and it seems you’ve been busy, have you not?”

“Asura, you’ve returned.”

Gaius’s eyes were looking at him. It was not a stare of hatred or anger but the sorrow of not being able to train against each other. He knew Gaius enjoyed their battles more than anything, but Asura knew it would take too long for him to accept defeat.

“Gaius, I’m sorry.”

Asura spoke as he glanced at the knights. They were exhausted, so he didn’t plan on sending them out for the night. It wouldn’t cost them the victory to delay a single night. Not to mention, the eyes of Helia, Sigurd, and Lucia were not those that he could deny. Those three would likely try to devour him whole tonight.

“There is no need to apologise, Prince. We are your soldiers, and we will fight until death on the battlefield. Just, please tell me if we ever become unwanted or a nuisance. I will remove myself from this land and never bother you again.”

“As I’ve told you, there is no need for that. Even if you don’t wish it, I’ll just drag you back here.”

Asura smiled slightly as his gaze shifted to the knights. If someone asked him about his homeland four months ago, would he be able to imagine such strength?’

“It seems you’ve been showing these knights a good time, Gaius. They look ready to die.”

“Hahaha, they wanted to be treated like you. So I went all out—Danos and Alexander were the best two so far, though the others were only slightly behind them in terms of just power and battle. However, there is a massive gap in their technique and speed. When it comes to experience and knowledge, they were still lacking.”

Gaius laughed aloud and drank from his little sack of beer before releasing a loud belch.

Alexander seemed happy to have been praised, with a small smile on his lips, but Danos was staring at the ground. He seemed to be slightly melancholy despite getting the highest rating from Gaius.

“What’s the matter, Dano~ is it because you needed to use magic to win your fight?” Alexander covered his mouth and spoke in a mocking tone while Danos snapped towards him.

“Shut up, Alexander!”

“Hahaha, you can’t compare yourself to me. How much mana do I have? It’s not even comparable to the average mage, and yet I can still beat you!”

“Screw you, Alexander. I beat you in the sword competition!”

“Haha~ anytime, Danos. However, my main weapon is a staff, its cruel for a warrior to expect a mage to match him, no?”

“Heh, you two really get along well. How about you both try and beat me in combat?” The huge baldy Belial joined in—his face looked red, and he drank from the same sack as Gaius.

‘This kid, I bet he’s drunk on orc wine!’

Shizuka’s body stopped beside Asura and looked across the field covered in tents and small huts. She took a deep breath before tapping the shoulder of Asura a few times.

“Amazingly, you managed to tame those Grom Clan orcs; they seem so quiet and well-behaved now they are with you.”

‘Well, because I beat them all to a pulp and gave them no choice, haha… That is what I would love to say.’ Asura thought, but he didn’t want to sound like some kind of psychopath to Rasha’s relative, though he wondered how old Shizuka really was; despite her strange way of speaking, he couldn’t quite figure her out.

“Well, I had a good chat (Fight) with them, and they soon came to follow me. I wonder if I might have been too aggressive, though, as some of the weaker ones fear me slightly.”

“Hmph! My retainers always called the Grom clan, difficult to deal with. If you weren’t such a remarkable person, they would have tried to kill you.”

Shizuka released a slight sigh before placing her arms around Asura’s shoulder and leaning on his body. Meanwhile, Rasha was fast asleep once again, always falling asleep when she played around with him.

‘I thought her body would recover while we were travelling, but I guess I was wrong.’ Asura could feel Shizuka’s warmth and the softness of her breasts on his back and realised how comfortable it felt. However, he also felt the slight bumps where her past scars remained.

‘Her beautiful skin has so many scars…’ He thought to himself while looking into her amethyst eyes.

“Is something wrong? Asura.”

“No, I’m fine, Shizuka. Are you feeling alright? Do you wish to rest and get something to eat? I am honestly a bit tired.”

“Oh, then let’s go and relax, Asura. There is no need for the Prince to stay in the cold night air. Let’s head over there.”

Shizuka removed her arm and pointed towards the stone stairs leading onto the ramparts and castle.

However, protecting those stairs were four women glaring at him: Noir, Lucia, Helia and Sigurd, all of them looking at him with fiery eyes and a predatory expression.

“Darling~ welcome home.”

“My love, are we eating together?”

“Asura, I missed you so much!”

“Ah?! Papa, you got another spider woman!”

The four of them spoke as they approached him, with Noir standing in the centre and wrapping her arm around his.

‘Why do all of them look so scary? Their eyes are filled with a dangerous flame!’

“I’m sorry, everyone, but I’m a bit tired today. Could you all eat with each other instead?”

“No~ I want to eat with you, Darling.”

“I’m sure there’s a warm meal for you in the dining hall, Noir.

Asura could only offer a wry smile as they entered the castle together.

Shizuka became more obedient while Yufa constantly gazed at her with delighted eyes. Rasha, however, climbed up one of the stone walls the moment they entered the warm building and vanished above head inside the wooden pillars and planks.

Honesty, he felt exhausted whether it was the journey or his connection with Helia and Sigurd improving, but when doing the act with stronger women, it drained him far more than several rounds with Xavida, though he held on three or four times a night with these heavily draining women was difficult.

“Well, let’s go somewhere comfy. Lucia, can you make something light for me to eat? We need to prepare for leaving tomorrow to avoid more deaths.”

“Asura, wait a minute. I’ve been waiting for you all day, so don’t run away!” Sigurd complained with an oddly charming tone.

“Sigh, I’m not running, and what about you, Shizuka? Do you want to come with me, or stay with these guys? You can get a hot bath and a good sleep. This place is nothing like the wild outside. At least for tonight, you can forget the cruel reality of losing your homeland and people and try to recover your strength.”

“Hmmm~ I can’t say no to a good meal and a hot bath~ but you have to join me, Lil’Asura~ ok?”]

“I’ll go with you.” Shizuka’s hands slipped down his arm while she rushed to the second floor, her eyes shining as she chased after Rasha, who seemed to want to bathe.

“…”

Everyone was silent as they moved through the empty halls. While Asura, Shizuka, and Rasha were gone, the other knights and orcs spent the evening maintaining their weapons and preparing for tomorrow.

‘I wonder if we can manage this mission with less than a hundred deaths.’