Asmodeus watched the battle unfold.
The barrier shattered into beautiful, glistening lights while the demon knights, led by Vinea and Velvet, rushed forward. Asmodea and Ciela supported them with the archers and witches from the demon knights.
'It seems they are all keen to impress , but Lumina and Sariel have already won gold.'
His eyes narrowed, able to see the distance, as the agile and feisty Sariel used dark magic to defeat the orcs, dodging and wrapping around them to deal a fatal blow, without using too much magic or strength.
Lumina seed to struggle, her body staggering, yet she tried to fight back using her eight legs, there was a strange golden flicker, Asmodeus could see, and he could tell it was coming from her core.
'Her mana is changing with each mont!'
He watched as Lumina continued to struggle, before finally being knocked down by the orc.
Then, using her eight legs, she climbed to get back up again and sliced into the orc's neck. The orc flailed around in pain, but it wasn't enough to kill him.
Asmodeus raised his hand, and a ball of fire appeared above it, ready to be thrown at the orc. He wouldn't allow anyone to hurt his beloved Sariel or Lumina.
But then sothing happened that surprised him.
Lumina's body began to glow with radiant light, and it transford from her Arachne form to a more humanoid style. Eight legs spread from her back, but they were no longer black but fluffy and white with sharp golden tips.
'That's…!'
Lumina's body now covered in beautiful white fur, and golden horns which grew from her forehead. Her eyes, including the six small ones on her forehead, had also turned a deep shade of gold.
'Amazing… she's beco so beautiful.'
He couldn't help but admit that Lumina's actions and beauty surpassed his expectations. The lingering hate and dislike had faded from the mont she reappeared, but now they had vanished completely.
Woosh!
The flas disappeared, and he lowered his hand, watching as Lumina took out the orcs with ease, using her new abilities.
'Her mana is still changing, it's barely demonic at all, but completely divine.'
"Well, she is a forr goddess." He mused, before turning his attention to the battle.
anwhile, on the walls, Velvet's fists shone with vibrant light, her magic surrounding them like a cloak of power. With each punch, she unleashed an outburst of energy, ripping apart any orc that tried to face her.
Her speed was unmatched, allowing her to dodge attacks with ease while delivering devastating counterattacks. She moved violently, almost single-handedly conquering the walls, as demon knights covered her back.
The orcs had won the battle earlier, but without their barrier, the demons held the advantage.
Vinea, on the other hand, fought with a more elegant approach.
Her blade sliced through the defenders as she shifted with a masterful montum like a dancer's deadly performance. Each cut was precise, calculated, and lethal. Orcs fell one after another, unable to withstand her graceful yet deadly strikes.
Together, Velvet and Vinea crushed the enemy.
Orc blood flooded the walls, while their goblin support suffered greatly at the hand of Ciela's arrows that tore them apart without a barrier.
Not long after the initial assault, the orcs' defence crumbled, and they eventually surrendered.
However, because Asmodeus couldn't stand the sight of them, he slaughtered all of them before they overtook the citadel and castle.
"It's a good thing that you managed to destroy the barrier, but what would I do if you were both hurt?"
In what seed to have been the lord's chambers, Asmodeus sat watching both Sariel and Lumina, who twitched on their seats.
He adjusted his gaze and enjoyed Sariel's reactions.
Her face scrunched up, and she closed her eyes tightly as if prepared to be scolded.
"" I'm sorry!" she cried out, her voice trembling. "I should have been more careful!"
Asmodeus sighed, about to lean forward and speak, before Lumina stood from the chair, with a loud scraping sound, and bowed to him with her eyes closed.
"Please don't bla Sariel for this! It was my fault! If I hadn't fallen behind, or insisted I could handle everything, then she wouldn't have had to save !"
Sariel's eyes widened, and she looked at Lumina in surprise.
When he t her after she had lost her position as a goddess, she beca a monster lacking intelligence and self-awareness. She was just a beast with only her base desires.
However, now he noticed that her speech and mannerisms carried more intellect and wisdom, almost like she regained herself.
'I see… so her personality is coming back.'
He felt sothing strange in his chest, a warmth that spread through him.
A smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he watched Lumina bowing before him, her body tense with determination.
'It's not just her appearance that has changed, but also her soul.'
"Lumina," he whispered, rising from his seat and approaching her. "Raise your head."
Asmodeus couldn't bla her completely because he understood that these two won saved them from failure and embarrassnt.
Without them, they would have lost the battle and needed to wait longer for Alan, giving the enemy ti to prepare for a counterattack.
Lumina raised her head slowly, her eyes eting his. Her gaze exhibited a mixture of fear and anticipation, but it also contained sothing else—a glimr of hope.
"I should punish you, for ignoring my orders…"
The two won gasped, but Asmodeus couldn't justify the punishnt, instead he would reward them.
"But I won't because you did well. You saved us from defeat, and we've captured the citadel and castle. Now we can move on to our next objective."
Lumina's eyes widened in surprise, and a smile spread across her face. "Thank you, Lord Asmodeus," she whispered, her voice filled with gratitude.
'Yes, she's evolved or grown, this isn't the sa Arachne that stalked .'
"Don't… I want to reward you both." He paused, glancing between them. "You will both receive whatever you desire, this once I will be offering to fulfil your requests."
Sariel's eyes lit up, and she clasped her hands together in excitent. "Anything, Master?" she asked eagerly.
"Yes, anything."
Asmodeus watched as Sariel's expression turned thoughtful, her brows furrowing as she considered her options. Lumina, on the other hand, remained silent, her eyes fixed on Asmodeus with an intensity that sent a shiver down his spine.
After a mont, Sariel spoke up, her voice soft but determined. "Master, I want to spend an entire day with you, alone~ ehehe."
Her words caught Asmodeus off guard, and he couldn't help but chuckle at the fact she asked for sothing that sounded very much her usual self. "Very well, Sariel. I shall grant your request."
"I did it, Yay!" She cheered, clapping her hands together in excitent. "I can't wait to spend the whole day with you, Master! We'll have so much fun!"
Asmodeus smiled fondly at Sariel's enthusiasm before turning his attention back to Lumina. She remained quite stoic, different from her past self. The white fur of her legs tapped the floor and chair while she lost herself in thought.
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"Do you have anything you seek, Lumina?"
While peering back at him, Lumina's white lashes fluttered. Her lips parted with a slight sound, but she didn't speak; instead, she seed troubled.
"You may ask for anything, even if it's sothing you believe is impossible. I am the demon king, after all."
She nodded, taking a deep breath before finally speaking.
"Lord Asmodeus, I wish to beco your wife."
Her words hung in the air, heavy with emotion. Asmodeus stared at her, taken aback by her request. It was unexpected, and at first, he couldn't believe it. There wasn't much of a connection between them, but then he rembered their wild and passionate mont in the spiritual realm.
'Did that act cause a deeper change in her than I thought?'
"Is that really your wish, such a simple thing?"
Lumina nodded, her eyes never leaving his. "Yes, Lord Asmodeus. It is my deepest desire."
Asmodeus studied her face, searching for any hint of insincerity or deception. "I am not my father, you know, not the man you once loved so dearly."
The mont his words left his lips, it caused him to regret, unkind words that reminded Lumina of her past. Yet, her eyes narrowed into a crescent shape, her lips curling into a deep smile. She leaned over the table, and her soft, delicate hands cupped his cheek.
"I prefer Ryuji."
His heart skipped a beat, and he found himself unable to look away from her. Her touch was gentle, yet there was a strength behind it that made him feel safe and secure.
Lumina's golden eyes and cold fingertips brushed against his skin, different from Serena's motherly touch. A shiver ran down his spine. He wanted to pull away, but sothing about Lumina's change kept him rooted in place.
'What is this feeling?'
Sohow, like when two magnets ca close together, there was a force pulling him towards her. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced before. He couldn't explain it, but he didn't want it to end.
"Then, may I be selfish, Lumina?"
"Hm?" She tilted her head, curious to know what he ant, but her smile didn't fade; instead, her eyes shone with delight. He wondered if it might be because he considered her request seriously.
"Can we start, as lovers, and then see where it goes from there?"
He didn't know why, but he felt like he needed to take things slow with her. After all, they had only just t after their intense clash, and he didn't want to rush into anything without getting to know her better first.
"I see…" Lumina tapped her cheek with one of her legs, thinking about his proposal. "That sounds reasonable, but what does that an exactly?"
Asmodeus cleared his throat, trying to find the right words to explain.
"Well, we can spend ti together, get to know each other better, and see if we are compatible as partners. If everything works out, then we can consider taking the next step."
Lumina nodded slowly, contemplating his words. "I understand," she said finally. "As long as you don't send away, or reject , then I will be grateful."
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