Chapter 310: Meeting The Empress - Take II
Asmodeus enjoyed a hearty breakfast, sweet ale and salty pork. It was delicious, and after enjoying Levia and Sariel together, his mood was brilliant.
'That was so good, I didn't know that Aki could cook...'
"Thanks for the delicious meal, Aki."
His hand rested on her shoulder, causing the fox's black ears to twitch. Aki seemed to have changed from when he met her.
No matter how much she refused him in the past. Now it felt like Aki would seek him out during practice and afterwards to ask questions... sometimes she would even serve him meals like today with her beautiful eyes shining.
'After all, she is attractive... such a powerful warrior, but her body is plump and carries a motherly aura.'
"R-Really?! The Princess also said that, but for you to compliment me... I'm happy."
Her voice was deeper than most females, yet the slight increase in pitch was cute. Aki's tail was too honest, the black fluff swaying behind her, causing a draft.
'Ah, my bad habit is starting again...'
Aki's face became red, and the other women were eating at the table. Meanwhile, her glistening eyes looked at him. A look of confusion. It was obvious why...
Asmodeus slipped his hand down her back, his fingertips gliding along her smooth, exposed flesh and resting on her comfy meat rump.
"You wanted my attention right, is this what you want, Aki?"
He whispered in her ear—the fox looked stunned. Her feet left the ground as he lifted her using her buttocks. Aki couldn't help but cover her mouth. Adamant, she couldn't disturb Yuina and the other ladies who were eating a few steps away.
"Aah... Lord Asmodeus! Your hand is... touching my ass..."
Aki's eyes were innocent, yet wet... tears forming slightly at the corners.
"Don't you like it, like that... I can feel how hot you're body is getting. Shall I stop? I can't resist such a wonderful woman."
Asmodeus nibbled her fluffy ear, causing Aki to whimper—she did like it. Yet her eyes flicked to the laughing Yuina, her golden hair shining in the sun.
'This lovely girl is too honest.'
'Well... let's tell her the truth and help ease her guilt.'
"It's okay, Aki. I won't neglect Yuina even if you become my lover, so don't be so worried."
The moment Aki heard those words, her eyes lit up for a moment. Then she gasped, maybe realising her desires became obvious. However, it was too late to take it back... her small ambition and desire were visible in her gaze now.
"I do... I like it, but please... promise not to make the princess cry. Then... you can do anything you want with me, I will take anything she cannot!"
Asmodeus felt amused; suddenly, her resistance vanished, but her eyes remained fierce. Aki would never betray Yuina, and despite that feeling, her Greed knew no end.
'If only I could stop time and enjoy this soft feeling in my hands longer...'
"Let's finish here, for now—I have to meet that damn Fenrir empress again. Be a good girl and look after this place for me, okay?"
Aki nodded, though she wanted to punch him. She couldn't deny he had told the truth. The maid of the Empress gave her the message directly, after all.
"Be careful, Lord Asmodeus... I worry they will trick you, and you'll get hurt."
"I will, don't worry, there's no way I could leave this behind."
His hands squeezed her rump, fingers sinking into the firm yet soft flesh. Asmodeus felt amused by the reactions Aki made—with blushing cheeks. The lovely fox glared at him with greedy eyes.
'Well, it seems I won't be bored anymore~ hahaha.'
Asmodeus soon left the palace, which Yuina and the Inukami owned, and headed for Fenrir's secondary palace, one they used before becoming the rulers.
'it seems each clan has a palace, and then there's one for the Empress and emperor directly... and of course, the crown prince also should have one. I assume it's occupied, though.'
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There was a tall male with grey hair waiting at the palace gates and a luxurious carriage with black and golden decorations and colours.
"Your Highness Asmodeus, I am Sven, the butler serving Her Majesty."
He was polite and never showed disrespect while wearing a neat black suit with a monocle in his eye.
"I see, then I shall ask you to guide me, Sven."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Asmodeus didn't wait or cause any trouble. He knew that the events that happened were likely due to Mephisto and his cult. Not the Empress or even the Fenrir—in fact, he worried about how long these people suffered.
'When did he make them his puppets and tools? Did Empress Aurelia know?'
'I cannot conclude now... Let's wait and see.'
He sat on the soft black seat, only to notice that beside him, Levia was wearing leather armour and leaned against his body with red cheeks. "My King... Levia is here to protect you."
"Eh?"
It was the first time he felt stunned—there was no sign of her presence until the moment he sat down. He didn't understand how she appeared beside him. Yet her mellow scent and her warm breasts pushing against his arm were real.
"Fufu~ didn't I surprise you? it seems that last night gave me some of my old abilities back, My beloved King. Let me protect you in battle and bed~ okay?"
"You don't need to focus on Aki... there's me!"
'Ah... I see!'
Because Levia was someone with great envy, it turned into her source of power when she became a demon.
'At first I thought she might be wrath... how amusing she turned out to be a jealous and lovely woman. No I should remember that time she kissed me and made me faint.'
"I can give you both enough love, don't be too jealous. Although you are lovely, there are limits to how much I favour you. I hope you understand... my cute little Levia."
Asmodeus lifted his lips into a wicked smile before grasping her chin and watching her reactions.
"I understand..."
Levia's eyes glanced away—a despondent look on her face. Yet he didn't mind. He gently lifted her chin and kissed her lips, feeling the sticky gloss with a hint of cherry flavour.
"Mmmph..."
He then slipped her leather buckle open while closing the carriage curtains with his magic. To those outside, nothing seemed amiss. Yet inside the carriage, it soon filled with the thick scent of Levia as she tried to endure the demon king's pleasant attack.
The distance between the two palaces was only twenty minutes with a slow trot.
So when the butler Sven opened the door, his face twisted.
"Ah... this?"
A sudden thick and sultry scene flowed from the carriage, where a female dressed in leather armour was lying on the opposite sofa from Asmodeus. Yet, with her dazed eyes, she seemed to be unconscious—her legs spread with a huge wet patch on her crotch and inner thighs.
"Don't worry, Sven this lovely woman is my guard. However she is a little tired after losing a battle."
"I see... then, I will guide you to Her Majesty. Your Highness..."
Sven didn't linger or look at the obscene female for long.
He quickly adapted and turned back to the ideal butler and guided Asmodeus towards the huge white palace with beautiful towers.
'It's quite a pretty place. Imagine they destroyed it yesterday.'
"Do I need to remember anything when meeting the Empress, Sven? I don't really know how your society works?"
Sven spoke while walking. He was of average height and a thin old man, yet his posture and manners were exceptional and dignified. He had long grey hair in a ponytail and seemed skilled with the sword.
"You can refer to her as Her Majesty, The Empress, Your Majesty... but no matter what the situation is. After greeting Her Majesty the Empress, you must not make her wait or open your mouth when you do not have to speak."
Sven adjusted his monocle before turning to Asmodeus with a slight smirk and finished his sentence with a lighter tone.
"—At least, this would be true for normal etiquette. You, however... are special."
Asmodeus felt amused at the butler's slight display of humour. It wasn't something a normal person would realise, but for a butler, his words were quite interesting.
"Then... how should I act with her?"
He was curious if the Empress truly planned to let go of all the crimes against her.
"Of course, Your Highness... I suggest you act how you wish and how you want. The Empress Aurelia considers you an equal and has already scolded the maids and other nobles of such facts. In truth she lamented being married, and wished to tie herself to Your Highness."
'It's strange that this butler is telling me so much, why is he so talkative?'
As if Sven could understand Asmodeus' expression and thoughts, he gave a slight bow as they entered the palace.
"The Empress has seen to it, to apply me as your personal butler during your stay in the capital. Thus, as my second master I cannot withhold the information I posses."
'Ah... It doesn't make that much sense, but maybe it's a beastkin thing. Even Aki, Yuina and Yumiko became honest after admitting my strength.'
"That's a great idea; I feel that you will come in handy."
Asmodeus followed Sven up the long stairways of a magnificent palace. He felt amused when I saw maids cleaning and preparing. There was a pristine blue flag fluttering from the wall with a golden wolf, which seemed to be the Fenrir's clan emblem.
He only noticed because the banners inside looked identical to that flag.
"Your Majesty, the Empress is awaiting you in her chamber. Please, follow me."
Sven bowed while beside the doorway—a maid wearing a different uniform also gave a polite bow before she opened the door, revealing the private room of the Empress.
'So this is what Aurelia looks like when in private?'