Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix

Chapter 143: Lucertia - Lucia

"Or so my parents said."

Although she wished to be optimistic, a darkness in her chest wouldn't vanish, and she desperately wanted Asura to help her through it.

So, she became selfish.

After she revealed her name, the pair moved and sat on the soft sofa in Asura's old room, watching the night sky from his large panoramic windows. Since they exchanged feelings, Lucia could now relax and finally seemed like herself again.

At least to Asura.

"You know... Asura, to be honest, I am not completely ready."

Before he replied, his hand gripped hers tightly. Asura turned to face her with the most gentle look she'd ever seen. "Honestly, I didn't expect you to be; such a long life believing they abandoned you, fighting and training so hard you almost broke yourself. Even now, you train beyond most people's limits."

Lucia's shoulders shook as she leaned against his chest.

Honestly, there was no complicated truth, and she accepted it. However, that couldn't remove the decades spent with Lorem or use revenge as a driving factor, creating a sense of frustration upon seeing how kind they were.

'If it weren't for them knowing Asura, I would never have heard them out... What kind of monster am I?'

"Hey, Asura. Is it wrong for me to feel confused about this?"

"No, there's nothing wrong with it. When I saw you outside, I wondered if something happened with how easily you seemed to accept everything. But then you came to my room, and now we're drinking. Isn't this because you are hesitating?"

'He's sharp.' Lucia smiled in her heart.

"But Lorem's always been there; we've been together so long. We're friends, sisters, and she's like my mother. I don't know if I could turn around and tell her. 'Oh yeah, I found my parents!' without hurting her feelings and efforts of the past decades."

Asura nodded in understanding, not saying anything or acting awkwardly when her head rested on his shoulder.

The silent room calmed her, and he didn't move as a slight pressure disappeared. Instead, he carefully brought her cup of alcohol to her lips and waited for her to continue; this wasn't about him for once.

It was about Lucretia, and he was just here as her support.

'This is nice.' She felt butterflies in her stomach as the cool wind entered the room; her eyes shimmered before glancing at him. "You're not saying much."

"If you want advice, I don't think I am qualified. If you want comfort, I will give you all you need."

Lucia didn't refuse his hand wrapping around her shoulders to hug her, while a soft voice flowed into her ears, feeling safe in his arms before he continued speaking. "It's alright for you to take as long as you need to decide how to deal with this. You're strong; if you need help, ask me. If you need a shoulder to cry on, I'm here."

"Is that all you have to say? You're too nice to me. Heh, cheeky Asura, only a little boy and acting so mature." Despite spitting venom, Lucia wiped her eyes to hide that his words reached her more than the superficial words earlier.

"I have only a few things to say, but won't pry and intrude."

"Wow, aren't you the voice of reason?" Lucia joked teasingly.

"Honestly, I don't want you to hate your parents or cause Lorem to feel distant."

"Then what do you think?"

Asura then uttered five simple words that Lucia felt could never retort:

"You're not a child anymore."

"Fuu, isn't that the truth?" Lucia then looked towards the bright moon in the night sky. "Maybe that's what I was afraid of, Asura. Because Lorem has been a constant in my life, and my parents weren't." Her hands stroked his cheeks as she turned to face him. "What if they vanish again? Who will I turn to then?"

The way her voice slowly spoke the last sentence, each word deep and filled with her feelings, "You want me to say turn to me, right?"

Lucia noticed his face was closer to hers than she expected when Asura suddenly replied.

"Of course you can." Asura nodded with a gentle smile and leaned closer, hugging her tighter. "Who cares if it takes years or decades? You can always come to me... No matter what."

The night breeze became cooler as the moon's silver light fell on the pair on the sofa.

Lucia felt no tension or hesitation when she closed her eyes, letting his voice and aura envelop her senses while Asura's hand embraced her waist, pulling her closer with a tight squeeze as they shared another kiss, not forcing or aggressive, but deep and loving.

Both were careful not to let their lips become overly swollen while they pulled apart.

"Mmmm, Asura..."

Asura felt Lucia's aura explode with desire for him and suddenly hugged him as she straddled him. "You are playing with fire, Mr Fenix." She whispered in his ear as his hands caressed her thighs before he responded.

"I didn't think you were a tease, Miss Estan."

Their eyes locked in a silent battle while the moonlight shone on them, and Lucia's dress perfectly fitted her body and hair, a colour she formed, a stunning image that captivated the young man, his crimson eyes staring at her figure and nothing else.

Asura's breathing was short and heavy while he grabbed her back with one hand and used the other to trace along her soft curves as they passionately kissed again; his hot tongue expertly glided across hers while Lucia's sweet mouth made him want more.

It wasn't gentle this time, as both fought to control the passionate kiss.

"Mmm..."

Lucia wasn't sure why they fought, but she didn't mind when his hand expertly opened her dress, allowing him access to her soft skin before his fingers massaged her plump breasts, causing her to moan softly; she trembled with delight.

"A-Asura..."

"I'm listening," Asura responded by kissing her neck before massaging her full mounds as her dress loosened; he eagerly removed her clothing, allowing her naked body to show in the moonlight.

"Is this how you treat all the girls? I never knew you were so naughty. Boy, Asura."

"Only the best women."

Lucia chuckled before licking his earlobe, nibbling at his flesh. Her moist and warm lips felt incredible against his skin as they rolled their bodies around in a heated moment while her warm hands traced over his clothed abs as she pushed him down on the sofa.

"Are you sure you want to do it now? What if we wake your family?"

"Well..." Asura reached out his hands to embrace her squishy buttocks as he freely squeezed her soft meat. "I could lock the door. I can always create magic traps."

"Hehe... Such a lewd boy. When did you become such a pervert? Honestly, I'm slightly nervous about doing this here." Lucia shyly blushed at what they were doing before she tapped her chin with a smirk. "Maybe we don't have to go all the way, for now... how about a little fun?"

"What do you have in mind?"

"Hehe, why don't I show you..."

"Yes, please do." Asura chuckled as he enjoyed her slim hands trailing up and down his crotch with her devious smile before Lucia kissed him again.

The next moment, he found her walking towards the mirror, so he followed as she stood completely naked in the moonlight, her fingertip pointed towards him, shadow tendrils burst from her fingertip and removed his clothes, a victorious smirk showing on her face, as she winked at the stunned Asura. "How about we play a game?"

"Hmmm." Asura didn't mind how his clothing had vanished in seconds, and his body exposed for her hungry eyes. "I like the sound of this..."

-official

Instantly, her body shimmered in darkness as the clouds covered the moon before three beautiful women with the same tanned, smooth skin appeared like triplets. "This is your first challenge."

He blinked and looked at the women, but they vanished like an illusion, and Lucia's finger touched his chest. In the next moment, he felt three warm bodies pushing against him; each of Lucia's clones pressed their naked breasts against his body, smothering him with lust.

"Damn..." Asura felt overwhelmed; her shadows had a better texture, warmth and feel than the real thing, making it difficult to resist her attack.

"Don't pretend you're not enjoying it, Asura." Lucia's sultry voice whispered from all directions as her hands caressed his body, one from behind, one from the front and the last one hugged his face, burying him in her soft, firm breasts.

"Pfff, hehe... Are you sure this is not a reward?" Asura spoke playfully, and each woman responded with a satisfied chuckle.

"Hmmm, aren't you a naughty boy... look at this dangerous weapon; as your instructor, I should confiscate it..." The real Lucia giggled before kneeling between his legs, her hands sliding along his member. "If you beg for it... maybe I will help you out."

"Please do, my beloved instructor." Asura wasn't sure when Lucia mastered such spells, but he couldn't help but admire her creativity.

"Fufu, let's make sure there's nothing hidden in here~ aha." the second shadow behind him spoke with a more youthful voice as she knelt behind him, her tongue far longer than the real thing.

The last clone pulled his face and pressed her hard cherries against his lips, as they leaked a sweet fluid, though not milk, which tasted horrible; it was like liquidised mana and tasted similar to an aphrodisiac. "Ahhh, please enjoy these humble offerings, Lord Asura. Use them as you see fit."

"What is this skill... I've seen nothing like it."

Before he could speak more, filling his mouth with the warmth of her nubs and their sweet ambrosia, causing his mind to become hazy, while Lucia only narrowed her eyes.

"Feel rewarded. This is something I will only do for you."