CHAPTER 608: IT NEVER ENDS

Asmodeus sat in silence, watching his new children sleep after drinking from Serena’s breast, the scent of milk sweetening the air.

He didn’t want to rush away after her birth, something he regretted about Yuina and Yumiko, both of whom would soon return to the Beast Empire after heading north to pick up their children.

"It’s probably time for me to leave, Serena... but I—?"

Her soft fingertip squashed his lips, followed by a calming hush. "My dear, you don’t need to explain to me..The fact you sat beside me, encouraged me through their birth is more than enough... at least for now."

The words brought warmth to his cold heart.

His women could always bring out the best in him as he enjoyed the taste of Serena’s body.

"I just don’t want to let you all down anymore, although I seek power, you are everything to me... both you and the children."

Serena’s eyes narrowed into a delighted curve, fluttering her lashes at his sweet words, although she understood the competition would be fierce. It didn’t matter! To her, there was only Asmodeus and their beautiful children.

"I’ve never felt this way, Ryuji."

Her skin looked dry, her lips cracked, but her surroundings gleamed with vibrance that brought plans to life, brightened their flowers and warmed the cool morning air.

"Are you happy?"

Asmodeus watched her stroking Ryusei’s hair, a strange smile on her lips. In his mind, the image of his mother appeared whenever he rubbed his head, a habit that had developed after he learned a new technique or performed well on a test.

Serena turned to him, the wind blowing through the open window with a sudden breeze.

"More than I thought possible, fufu."

The cute laugh, her smile, and the rolling children - everything made Asmodeus convinced. Convinced that this was the life he wanted, surrounded by his beloved women, his allies, his friends and brothers... and standing at the top of the continent.

Maybe even both of them.

"..."

She watched him with an endearing smirk, as if able to understand him without words. Their bodies leaned together, stroking and caressing each other while watching the gentle aura growing inside their children’s bodies.

"They will be strong, and extremely special."

"You’re right, Ryuji... more than anything I’ve ever seen before."

"But I don’t plan to force them to face any glorious task or mission. If they wish to become a baker, or dancer... no matter what they might want. I want to grant that wish, Serena. Is that okay with you?"

"Fool... I am happy as long as we are happy."

"Good."

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Simon POV

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The maids rushed around, and several demon knights switched from soldiers to take on other roles needed for the Imperial family.

"Ygrenne...?" Simon, who wore a shiny new armour, called out to his latest lover with a needy voice. Ever since she became the nanny to the newborn twins, she had become busier, and he hadn’t had the chance to meet her. "You look great."

Ygrenne turned around with a bitter smile, the dark bags under her eyes and a slight drop in her normal energy.

However...

Much like the future Empress Serena, she looked vibrant as if she weren’t a demon but an angel or some sort of divine being.

"Simon??? Sorry, have you been alright... I have been so busy that... I—"

"Don’t worry, you look so fulfilled right now, it looks like serving the newly born children suits you more than I thought." He reached out with his right hand, gently caressing her cheek with a faint smile.

Ygrenne blushed at his actions. "Ah..."

"It looks like the royal guard will be rushing north, with Her Majesty remaining here with most of the army to help rebuild this city." He leaned closer, pressing his forehead against Ygrenne’s, who giggled at his stubble tickling her nose. "I hear His Majesty plans to make this city into a new trade hub for the Demon Empire." Then his face became a little dark, and he held her tightly, burying his face in her neck. "I... will miss you."

"Idiot... don’t you know His Imperial Highness has started construction of teleportation gates in the castle? At first, he will only allow Demon Knights of a certain level, but as the nanny of the future prince and princess, of course, I can come visit often."

Ygrenne once hated this human, but after he helped her and showed his strength, she couldn’t help but understand the once-mysterious actions of her master. Most demon knights didn’t understand love and affection for a short time after becoming demons.

In fact, if Asmodeus wanted them to become his slaves, he could have kept them from learning, but.

He prioritised their emotions and free will over power.

This action led to them being significantly weaker than they could have been, but thanks to this, they served him of their own will and not because of magic.

"Did you see how happy Her Majesty Serena looked?" Ygrenne’s face bloomed like a fresh violet in the sunlight.

Simon’s back tingled, his cheek dripping with beads of cold sweat.

Another child?

Does she want a child with me?

I hope my other wives don’t get too jealous of Ygrenne’s beauty.

He couldn’t help but admire Asmodeus, who managed so many women, their anger, jealousy and libido without collapsing. Simon’s eyes peeked at the couple through the door, a smile at the boy he used to doubt, now a man, the man he served.

His friend

His brother

His King.

"Do you want to have a child?"

"A-Are you stupid!? We’ve just had sex a few times... what’re you saying!?" Her pale face rarely changed, but Simon almost exploded when her cheeks became bright red, down to her ears as they flopped and curled. "I..."

"But wouldn’t it help you being their nanny if you got pregnant?"

"Hmm?"

Simon scooped up her chin with a smile. "Imagine... our child, best friends and playmate with the future Princes and Princesses of our beloved Emperor."

He didn’t feel any jealousy towards Asmodeus; the two men respected and adored each other, both with entirely different tastes. Simon wanted to be a support for Ryuji, who helped give Simon a new goal in life.

Instead of withering in a small village...

He became a member of the Royal Guard.

A unit made to protect the Emperor, an honour that Simon never expected... he could finally brag to his parents’ graves with pride and honour.

That fool Paul accepted the role of Archmage...

Haha, his face when Ryuji offered him the chance to increase his mana and a limitless budget to research his rune technique.

"Darling, you’re doing that annoying smile..." Ygrenne pouted as she watched him, her eyes narrowed before pinching his thigh.

"A-Argh!"

"Come on, stop crying... let’s go and, ’Examine’ one of the empty rooms."

"Y-Ygrenne, your smile is beautiful.... BUT your eyes aren’t smiling!"

"Fufu, don’t complain and follow me."

Without a chance to resist, she dragged the poor Royal Guard into an unoccupied room and suffered the pure and undisturbed affection of a former Demon Knight.

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Ciela POV

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"Ah.... Velmina, don’t spit out the milk....!"

Ciela’s green hair bounced in a high ponytail to avoid causing issues while looking after her beloved’s children. Her swollen nipples are dripping with sweet, royal elven milk. Her pregnancy became apparent soon after she arrived in the north...

Elves didn’t show it like humans, thanks to nature’s blessing, and thus their stomachs didn’t bulge until the very end of their pregnancies.

Burp!

With a tap on the cute girl’s back, Velmina made a lovely sound and curled around Ciela’s arms.

"Momo!" Aurelia’s glowing magic glistened, thanks to the nutritious milk the small children consumed, and they grew and improved faster than normal humans, perhaps because they were demons. "Moook!"

Despite her poor attempts to ask, Ciela chuckled. "Okay, Relia... here’s your favourite milk." She lifted the cute beastkin to her chest, sitting on a comfortable lounging chair. Tsukihana watched them with a curious flicker, while Velmina slept after burping.

"Ouch! Don’t bite them.... what if they change shape and your father doesn’t want me anymore!?"

Aurelia’s sparkling blue eyes just blinked while she sucked on the swollen pink teat of her stepmother. All the women agreed to avoid letting jealousy and competition spread to their children, and instead, they would love them as if they were their own.

"Wuuu?"

"....why are you girls so cute!?" Ciela couldn’t hate the girls after spending weeks alone with them; she built a bond. Sometimes, Yuina would teleport with Yumiko to visit, but due to the situation that had only started a few nights ago.

She then closed her eyes and looked towards the south with a forlorn expression.

"I miss your father..."

Tsukihana’s soft hand tapped Ciela, her blue eyes shimmering with intelligence beyond her age, "Are you comforting me? Thank you Tsuki. You’re such a smart girl."

"Woo..."

The white tail behind Tsuki fluttered in the air as she put both hands up.

"Oh, you want to drink too? Okay~ come here, ask Ciela Mama to pick you up!"

"....Nn!"

Tsukihana turned away but couldn’t escape Ciela’s arm that scooped her up beside Aurelia, who sucked away with a squeak. "You girls... I heard you have a new brother and sister coming soon. I hope you all get along."

...With this one too... She thought about the child in her stomach.

Suddenly, the door slammed open, shocking the children, as two Demon Knights stepped inside.

"Your Majesty! There is an army pushing through our lands!"