Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix - Chapter 463

Chapter 463: To the Empire?
Féng He Ran approached Mu Xue and Mu Yue and gave more information regarding the resistance group, the Vigilants. However, it was clear that only a small group could approach the capital because of their current state. And most of the women around Asura were just not in the position to sneak into the city.

‘They will probably complain…’ Asura thought while stroking the soft silver hair of Sigurd, who lay on his chest, sleeping quietly after staying the night.

“Mmm….”

Asura looked out the window with a sigh while letting Sigurd roll around in his chest. He didn’t want to take anyone with him in case something went wrong.

‘Well, Sigurd will probably get angry, but her little dimples are cute when she gets mad.’ His lips curled into a smile while stroking her soft cheeks.

The departure would be in four days, but Asura still didn’t announce who was leaving for the empire.

Instead, he spent the past few days sleeping with the women who arrived and roaming the city while dating them slowly to make up for his absence.

‘Mu Yue and Féng He Ran are needed, and it’s probably enough to take Lucia with me.’ He looked down at Sigurd once more with a small sigh before noticing her eyelashes fluttering as she pretended to sleep. “Oh, did I wake you?”

“Mm~ I woke up when you started stroking my hair…. last night you were too rough. My back is so sore.”

“Heeeh~ should I kiss it better? Even though you kept asking for more.”

“…”

Sigurd’s pale skin reddened, and her cute little dimples came out to play while she frowned and glared at him.

“I never did! You just kept playing around down there like an animal and made me… Hah… you are so needlessly good!”

Asura snickered before he embraced Sigurd, rubbing his chin against her neck and nipping her skin with his teeth playfully.

Her reaction was immediate, as if his action had sparked her desire to fight—curling her legs around his waist, she wrapped around to his back and began to bite the back of his neck in retaliation.

‘Oh?’ Asura was mildly amused. Sigurd never used to be so playful.

“You know, there are a lot more things that could be fun, but I don’t want to make you angry.”

“Mm? You wouldn’t dare. It’s off the menu and swollen today!”

“Hahaha, okay then, shall we go have breakfast soon? My neck is all sticky with your drool—stop licking me, Sigurd.”

Asura freed himself from Sigurd’s arms before pulling her up and pinning her down with one hand before wrapping a bathrobe around his muscular shoulders. The beautiful sword saintess wiped her lips covered in saliva and pouted at the male holding her down.

“Okay… just let me change,” She grunted, still sleepy, while pulling on the new clothes prepared by the arachne maids.

“Sure, take your time, though I bet some others are waiting outside for me,” Asura said, looking at the entrance of his room.

He opened the doors to see Xavida, her pink scales shining in the morning sun, while her tail swayed from side to side like a delighted dog the moment she saw his face. “Darling! Ah~ you look so sexy in that robe, ehehe~ let’s eat. Ignore that old woman.”

Meanwhile, beside her, Mu Xue was also peeking in his direction while fluttering her beautiful ice-blue eyes. But Xavida pulled him away from the room before she could even greet him properly.

Her tongue pointed to Mu Xue in the process. The two stared each other down for a few seconds before giggling, and Xavida made space for Mu Xue as they both grabbed his arms.

“I’m sorry, XuXu! I was just teasing you, don’t fight! Ahhh~ don’t hit me!”

“Be quiet, you naughty little lizard!”

Mu Xue and Xavida began to fight against each other, while Asura just narrowed his eyes and enjoyed the nostalgic and familiar arguments and background noise as they approached the dining room.

Asura was no longer living in the main palace with Shizuka and the other arachne royalty, but in an attached mansion that was for important guests since he had too many women to live in the main palace without causing issues.

As he expected, most were there to greet him. Some were still sleeping after a night of training or were otherwise indisposed and couldn’t join.

“Greetings from the lord.” An arachne in the traditional garments of a maid greeted them with her eyes narrowed into beautiful slits while bowing. It seemed that Mu Xue fought with the maids to act like his maid as usual but lost because the arachne were too enthusiastic once learning she was pregnant with Asura’s child.

‘Somehow the arachne are very eager for me to have children, lots of them… Do they all plan to seduce any sons I have?’

He wondered, seeing the shining eyes of the maids who served the morning meals. It was more amazing that they prepared the sweet and sour foods that Xavida liked, while the salty foods that Mu Xue craved, specifically from grape juice to apple juice, were always prepared.

Today, at the table, Mu Yue and Féng He Ran sat beside each other with worried eyes, looking at Asura because they knew he would respond to their request. It was the first time in a long time that even Lucia wasn’t hiding in Asura’s shadow.

Instead, she was holding onto his arms to make space between them and Xavida. Lucia was a bit possessive of the time he spent with the others, despite the fact that she could live in his shadow and sneak out during the moments the other women were absent or fell asleep to share a secret meeting.

‘Well, even last night, Lucia was the last one to…’ Asura gave her a wink, lifting his lips into a mischievous smirk that made Lucia blush—when not hiding in his shadows, this woman became rather lovely.

“Morning everyone!” He called out, sitting beside Mu Xue and grabbing his cutlery.

“Morning,” They said together with smiles before they looked at Mu Yue and Feng He Ran. However, no one mentioned anything as Asura enjoyed his breakfast. But he could see in their eyes a mixture of anger and eagerness. All the women knew he would be announcing the details of his mission to the empire’s capital to meet the resistance.

The breakfast went by normally. However, Asura found himself being rubbed against from time to time by the maids who came close to him, filling up his glass with more water or serving up his eggs in particular.

There seemed to be some kind of tension in the air that could be felt, with the women giving him looks of anger, jealousy and worry.

“Well, it’s about time we spoke about the mission, right?” Asura leaned back, the steaming coffee creating a trail of steam.

“Mm, what will you do, darling?”

“Husband, are you going to take me?”

Xavida and Mu Xue seemed worried; however, he closed his eyes and began to think to himself. From the beginning of his new life, these two women were key to his growth and development, but Xavida was an obvious demi-human who would be discriminated against in the empire. ‘I don’t want to endanger our children, yet not taking her feels stupid.’

Asura put his arm on his chest while feeling something nagging in his heart.

‘Why does it feel strange to leave her behind? I also don’t want to leave behind Mu Xue, but our children…’

“Haa…. What do you think, Miss Féng, Mu Yue?” He let out a sigh while thinking to himself, weighing the pros and cons. “If it weren’t for my unborn children, it would be easier to decide. Maybe they’re making me soft?”

“Hm… We will have to act with caution, my lord. That much, I can guarantee. The capital after the bombing will likely be filled with guards and have heightened security.” Féng He Ran said softly.

“Yes, indeed. I believe only those that can risk everything should take part.” Mu Yue nodded and clenched her fists.

“Will it not endanger the mission more to take a Demi-human?” Sigurd asked. Her hand was resting on her sword as she continued, her silver eyes looking toward Asura as she asked a question that would help him avoid issues.

“Hmm. Well, it will make us stand out like sore thumbs.” He sighed as he looked toward Xavida with his lips pursed as if to ask whether she was okay. The dragoness only gave an indifferent nod and avoided looking him in the face, pouting, but she didn’t deny their words.

‘There is also the issue of them attacking Arachneas or the new city being built in secret… I cannot take all our power for a mere scouting mission.’

Asura decided and looked at Sigurd, then Xavida, before taking a deep breath. “Sigurd, Xavida, can I count on you both to protect this city and help with the construction of our neutral city?”

“Of course. You know my power, and I’d do anything to make sure nothing happens to me or anyone here.” Sigurd looked serious as she gave a firm reply. “But you are not going to take me with you? Your new wife feels so sad… it makes my body ache so much!” She gave a playful grin because Asura knew she was joking about something unrelated to the mission.

‘This woman loves playing with fire!’

“Darling, is it better if I stay here?”

“If you could, Xavi. I hope you are not upset, but I really don’t want to risk anything…”

“Mmm~ then when you come back, you must take me on a date like the first time! Or I won’t forgive you.”

“Ahhh, I promise…” He kissed the back of her hand with his mind, remembering the time they enjoyed fishing together in Silvara before staying at the Imperium Hotel. ‘It seems she wants to finish everything and return home…’

“I will be going to the empire with Féng He Ran, Mu Xue and Mu Yue.” Lucia’s black eyes widened, her pupils dilated as she looked at Asura in shock. “Of course, Lucia will be with me—she’s my guard, of course.” The moment he finished speaking, the lovely shade mouthed the words:

“You cruel bastard! I almost cried.”