Yumiko''s appearance looked different from Asmodeus''s, but it wasn''t like she suddenly transformed. But rather, during the time they spent apart, she became more elegant.

Like a mature beauty, finally blooming like a winter flower.

"You look really beautiful." Asmodeus whispered into her fluffy ears while he hugged her tightly.

''Even her scent has become more calming.''

He could sense the slight changes in her body—the strong, sweet scent she used to emit now became softer and more calming, like a honey flower.

Yumiko''s soft eyes narrowed as she leaned against his chest, breathing from her nose as she grabbed his clothes. "Asmodeus... you look so good with blond hair, like a golden prince."

''I''ve missed her voice...''

Different from Yuina, there was a slightly rough and wild tone, while Yuina spoke like a true princess unless angry at him. Meanwhile, Erika, who refused to give in to Yumiko, no longer hiding in the back and waiting her turn, hugged Asmodeus from behind.

The beautiful demon knight didn''t ask him for anything—instead, she only offered comfort and support.

''I am truly blessed to have such wonderful women who support me...''

"Ahem~ Asmodeus, I believe we should take this meeting to a private place..." Yuina''s soft voice sounded slightly nasal, and when he turned to look at her. Asmodeus noticed her brows slightly furrowing while she lifted her nose slightly.

''Ah... Yuina''s jealous!''

Because they were still outside the palace, it seemed shameful to keep hugging other women here, and so he didn''t deny her request.

"Let''s head to the palace I''ve been staying, Yumi, Eri."

The two women looked over his shoulder, into each other''s eyes while showing a slightly cheeky smile, and nodded together.

"Okay, darling."

"Mm~ let''s go Asmodeus!"

Asmodeus felt like these two had developed a much closer relationship since he last saw them, and there was a feeling these girls were trying to trick him...

However, that didn''t change the fact he loved them both, and so, looking at Velvet, Vinea and Ciela, he could only smile awkwardly and guide them to the palace.

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A short time passed since the two arrived, along with more knights and spear maidens from the Inukami tribe.

Although they came as guards for the second princess originally, it seemed Yuina didn''t plan to send most of them back and would have them protect her sister instead.

"Asmo... is what my sister just said true?!" Yumiko''s voice tinged with sorrow as she suddenly grabbed onto his arm with wet eyes caught his attention.

''Ah, I should have told her myself.''

[What are your plans? Do you think she will accept the reason for leaving her here?]

''I know, but what can I do? She''s carrying my child. I don''t want her to fight with me in that condition.''

[You don''t want to leave her either, though, right?]

''...''

Asmodeus closed his eyes, unable to deny what she asked while lifting her like a small cat and placing Yumiko on his lap while stroking her silky white hair.

She then took her hand and placed it on her stomach before winking.

"Because I am carrying his children inside me, that''s probably why. He''s a very affectionate man."

What made Asmodeus feel stunned wasn''t Yumiko''s actions but the face of Alice the moment she touched the stomach and heard what she said. Her eyes widened, darting between Asmodeus and Yumiko before her gaze lowered to the stomach.

Then, she showed a soft smile... her eyes seemed to glow with a bright aura. It was different from the usual cold and calculating Alice—she turned back to Asmodeus with her mouth slightly agape, and her eyes looked strange... as if seeking something.

"T-There''s a child... in here?" It was an odd tone, almost like a curious child asking a question... her eyes became vibrant as she stroked Yumiko''s abdomen, causing the other women to look embarrassed.

"Ah... what are you doing Alice... it tickles... haha."

''Is she that impressed?''

''Why does it feel so strange to see her like this?''

[Isn''t she also adorable?]

[Although her mind is brilliant when it comes to politics, combat and fighting, Alice feels like a young maiden when it comes to creating life and romance, fufu.]

Serena''s words made Asmodeus almost break out into laughter, his lips trembling while he pressed them together to stop himself. But he could see it. The joy in her eyes as she stared at Yumiko''s stomach made him feel something... something was going to change.

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After Alice suddenly became strange, the girls kicked Asmodeus out to have a ''girls meeting'', and now he waited on the balcony watching the passage of time from his palace.

Sariel wasn''t that interested in their topics and used her powers to sneak out and sit beside him while gazing at the distant empire together. Riel gained control due to Sari getting excited about babies and making them before the talks became lewd, and she left.

"Are you happy, King Asmodeus?" Riel''s calm yet seductive voice made his shoulders shudder before turning to face her.

"I am happy, though I feel worried for the future."

Asmodeus didn''t know the correct choice, but when it came to his future children and what needed doing, he wouldn''t hesitate.

"Baku can help you solve this situation if you ask him later, it should be solved..." Riel''s words felt cryptic, but her sincere gaze made Asmodeus believe in her.

''She may be a succubus created from lust, but sometimes it feels Riel is the most pure and honest of all.''

"I will trust you." His lips pulled back into a grin.

"Good, but it makes me nervous as time progresses..."

"What makes you nervous?" Asmodeus felt curious because the succubus always seemed so confident—even now, she instinctively leaned against his arm, letting her breasts wrap around it. However, her face looked calm and innocent.

"That..." She seemed to turn red and looked away while tapping his arm with her fingertips. "M-Meeting you... soon, you''ll see my current sealed form."

Riel seemed highly self-conscious, hiding her face against his chest. The warm breath from her lips felt rather ticklish. Asmodeus couldn''t help but find her adorable, but to think she felt shy like this. "I look forward to meeting you for real."

"Ah... no... that''s so embarrassing, you must not look!"

Asmodeus didn''t understand her words, but the thing she feared was that her current sealed form was completely naked. Her lack of a partner before this left her unprepared to face this man in that state.

"You must send Sariel when you come to me! Not you... Promise me!"

Her desperate face and lovely voice made Asmodeus feel at ease—somehow, these silly worries made him feel at peace.

''A succubus worried about me seeing her unprepared body, is a much more interesting thing, than the world being destroyed... haha.''

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