Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix - Chapter 484

Chapter 484: Testing The Body
Today, the orcs would send people to start their peace talks. Asura let Mu Xue and Lucia go with Celine as her guards while he remained back at the princess’s castle. He had never trusted orcs in the past before meeting Grom.

However, now that bias has become smaller. ‘Though I don’t trust them, I will not step in unless Celine or Melinas ask me.’

“Though the true reason might be something else…”

He looked at the beautiful half-elf Spica, who offered to stay beside him, though they met in the worst way, and his offer to her crushed her pride. Spica changed over the months and times they met in secret to help strengthen her.

“Are you alright, Prince Asura?” Her almond eyes were a little darker than Vela’s and flickered with concern as she stepped forward.

“I am now, though. How are you? Did you think I forgot you?”

“No, prince,” She shook her head while trying to hide her reddened ears from being caught staring. “I know what you are going through, so…”

A grin broke out on his lips as he slid closer, and in a moment of courage, he placed a hand on top of hers. His voice turned into a whisper, not wanting anyone else to hear what he was going to say.

“It doesn’t change the fact we haven’t seen each other in the longest of times. Did you miss me, Spica?”

Her look of surprise quickly melted away into a smile that was too good for a playboy like him. She looked at him with a dreamy and affectionate gaze before leaning close enough until he could smell her fragrant breath.

“I did—after the princess became a child, I felt so much guilt for our deceit and planned to stop contact. Then Her Highness spoke to me and told me the truth, that she knew from the start.”

“…Oh.” He awkwardly rubbed his neck. ‘Don’t tell me she is still upset?’

“And then,” Spica whispered to herself and took a small breath before kissing him on the cheek.

“That kind and wonderful princess expressed her happiness if I were to have your child one day. It made me confused, yet so happy. I wanted to see you sooner to ask your permission.” Spica spoke with a whisper to herself and took a small breath before kissing him on the cheek.

“Permission?” Asura wondered what she wanted to ask him before stroking her cheek with his palm.

“To become more than just… a physical relationship for power.” She looked away from him after admitting her thoughts before sighing. “Do you remember? When we talked about my brother and how I wanted to get stronger?”

“Yes.” He smiled as he thought about it, but her saddened gaze made him think there was something else. Then she turned to him, her eyes glowing in the flickering torch.

“However, now I don’t care about that… I just wanted to connect with you again.”

“Why do you say that? Is it wrong to want to be stronger for those you love?”

“I…” Tears glistened in her beautiful eyes, her lips quivering ever so slightly, and her words choked up in her throat. “I don’t want to use you like that anymore. That’s why I wanted to make a distinction.” She broke off; the air seemed to hang heavy between them. But just when he felt the need to comfort her, she continued.

“If we’re going to… have some fun, I don’t want it to be because of this.”

Spica’s eyes narrowed into a soft curve, her lips showing an awkward yet genuine smile. “It seems at some point I fell for you, despite telling myself and swearing I wouldn’t, hahaha… I am stupid, right?”

Asura moved in, resting his forehead against hers and breathing in her scent as he took in her words. ‘That’s right. There was no need to rush anything in the first place. I started helping her because she reminded me of myself back before I could use magic. Desperate to grow stronger in any way or shape.’

His eyes then closed as he remembered their first meeting and how she hated him so much. He wondered how she fell for him when all he did was lewd things and tease her. Yet here she was, telling him her feelings despite knowing it could get her in trouble.

A soft chuckle escaped his mouth. Asura’s smile became contagious, and she couldn’t help but return it. “Heh, Spica, I’m so lucky to have met you. I wonder if, from the beginning, if I didn’t tease you like that, would Celine have accepted me so easily? You two were a pair from the start.”

Her almond-shaped eyes stared blankly into his own. “Mn?”

“Now I have many, many wives… And yet, I feel greedy when I am with you… Are you sure you can accept such a man?”

“You can add another one, My Lord, no problem.”

Asura’s hand stroked her soft, tanned cheek, the look of fear and worry in her eyes slowly fading. “Before we do anything, shall we take it slowly while I’m here? Like an actual couple of lovers.”

“L-L-Lovers?!” Spica was one of the most adorable women he met, although she acted tough and like a tomboy. In reality, this cute woman loved fluffy animals, sparkling gems and beautiful dresses more than Celine and most other women he knew. “T-Then… for now, just a kiss… maybe?”

A sweet aroma of milk mixed with spices reached his nose, and her eyes fluttered with long lashes. Spica made it difficult to resist pressing closer, and his voice turned a little hoarse. “Just a kiss for now?”

“Ahn…” Spica leaned over with a red face. Her body pushed against his as they hugged each other. Their actions under the gaze of the enormous trees and various birds singing beautiful songs around them.

As their mouths inched closer, he wrapped his fingers around her neck and pulled her close, her lips finally touching his.

At first, it was a gentle peck on the lips, followed by a few more pecks.

Spica’s mouth tasted like almonds, making him thirst for more, kissing again and again, touching more each time. She couldn’t help but wrap her lips around his, sucking on them before leaning against him. Then, out of habit, her tongue flicked out playfully between his lips.

The heat of her mouth drew him in.

“Mmfh!”

But before either knew what happened next, both found themselves embracing one another in broad daylight on the grass.

They rolled through nature, hiding within the forest, while tasting each other’s lips. They became like beasts, enjoying the soft sensation of their entangled tongues mixing saliva. Finally, letting out a sensual sigh. Spica realised his hands were inside her blouse and that if she didn’t stop now, he would probably devour her whole.

“Nnnph….. w-wait…” Her breathing was ragged, and the sight was too arousing.

“I don’t mind taking you now and here.” He gently nibbled on her bottom lip. The coldness in his eyes melted away as he gazed down at Spica’s flushed face.

“N-no… you said to take it easy, let’s not rush…” Even though her heart raced faster than a rabbit’s feet pounding away to escape death.

“You’re right… besides…” He stopped before going further because the princess sent someone to look for him. ‘I forgot…’ He thought, ‘I need to check the state of my body in case I have to fight again.’

As Asura hugged her against his body, he felt her hand placed on his chest while her breathing slowly calmed down—with that, he could focus and closed his eyes.

The moment he closed his eyes, Asura could feel himself. It felt as if he became the giant tree in his mind, his branches and roots spreading out, devouring mana and vitality from the air. The magic and mana which used to become anima or animus now glowed with a beautiful, vibrant and luminous shade of green.

‘I feel alive… this energy, it’s so comfortable… and the feeling is like when eating a strong mint and your nose and mouth feel so clear and cool. It’s clearing my insides—my veins and organs are full of life and power.!’

‘What if I try to absorb more?’

Like a whale swallowing the water of an entire Ocean, Asura breathed in through his mouth and slowly exhaled a dark smoke from his nose. The reverse of normal breathing, as the green light of mana turned brighter inside him. A beautiful glow began to fill his body.

The nourishing liquid felt like life itself.

Pure Vitality.

‘This… Is this the effect of the tree inside me?’

He wanted to ask someone, but there wasn’t anyone he knew that could help. Maybe Freyja would have an answer, but right now he could feel the vitality flowing into not just him. The aura sucked towards him also began filling Spica, causing her to let out a lovely moan, her nose snorting as she clung to his back.

“Mmhmmmm! S-so good…” She bit her lower lip, and as she stared with her half-open almond-shaped eyes, she gasped softly. A sticky thread of saliva dribbled from her lips, her wet eyes like when they were enjoying the pleasures of life together. “It’s strange… something is flowing into me… it’s so warm and refreshing and feels amazing.”

“Asura… Nngah!” As she arched her spine from pleasure, the muscles rippling underneath her clothing, stretching her body. She felt a sense of amazement while clinging to Asura’s chest. “This has never happened before!”

‘Is this the same dual cultivation as before… why does it feel so natural and more peaceful?’

Asura also felt the pleasure from the energy, even mor,e when it flowed into Spica. Her vitalities flowed through his fingertips, coursing throughout his whole body. He could feel and control the movement of the green energy inside her, causing her body to convulse as he traced his finger across her body.

“My god…” Spica’s legs went limp as she collapsed onto the grass floor below while panting, unable to move anymore after what happened.

However… her skin was glossy. It shone with a pristine shine. Even her eyes looked brighter as she gazed up at him. Slowly, she raised her trembling arm and touched her face, amazed at its smooth texture. It felt softer than the finest silk garment made from arachne silk.

“…My wounds, scars are gone… it feels really nice where you touch me. What happened?”

“I-I’m not sure.”

He looked down at himself, and even the old cuts he couldn’t heal for her in the past had disappeared, leaving behind healthy pale skin that had healed perfectly.

“This is… incredible. Asura.” Spica grinned widely while she sat down on his lap with her arms draped over his shoulders, staring at his face from the side.

“Is this your new power… the pleasure is a world apart… be careful in future… I almost…” Spica’s face then became red as she stopped speaking, instead hiding her face in his neck.

“Never mind… idiot…”

“Haha… you are lovely, Spica. Try not to have an accident—we both know you like to squirt and make a mess.”

“Hmph… it’s your fault… the princess thinks I wet the bed still…”

“Forgive me, you are just too lovely.”

“Never. You have to treat me well, and I’ll think about it!”

“Haha~ alright, Princess Spica.”

They enjoyed a harmonious time as he shared life energy with Spica in the garden. He could only wonder how to increase his strength in the future as the dim feeling of each bloodline remained in his body, even with the monoliths gone.