Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix

⁜ Bernard POV

"My King!"

The dark throne room lit with only the flickering of candles revealed the tired-looking King sitting in silence while his loyal knight Bernard returned, despite his harsh words.

"Bernard... What news do you bring me?"

The tired king asked with a sigh, his eyes looking at the ceiling, hoping for answers and realising that his choice was a mistake and now his entire rule was in jeopardy because of his deal with the falling sun cult.

"The Falling Sun Cult has kidnapped the prince, and the princess remains missing but seems fine from the last crystal images. Our intelligence reports that the Fenix boy escaped their first assassination."

"So, the cult took Valos, and Vela is missing?"

Bernard nodded. "Yes, My King. Our spies also reported that the Fenix boy killed twelve Stage Two assassins and injured the Bishop leading the group."

"..."

The king fell silent, his eyes staring at the knight before groaning.

"What is the current situation?"

"Valos is alive and unharmed, but the cult demands that we hand over Asura Fenix, and the girl they want seems to be that slut Lucretia, our instructor, or they will kill him."

Bernard's eyes flashed angrily, thinking about handing Asura Fenix to those bastards.

'How dare they kidnap Prince Valos!'

"And the girl? Is she safe?" The king asked Bernard, who nodded in response.

"Yes, My King. Instructor Lucretia seems fine, but she rushes to save the Fenix boy. Maybe."

"Maybe?"

Bernard looked towards his king with pure eyes filled with devotion and loyalty. "We could release more of those monsters to corner the Fenix boy, forcing Lucretia to save him. Then give the location and plan to the cultists to save Prince Valos from death."

The king thought for a few seconds before nodding. "Do it, Bernard. Do whatever it takes to save Valos. If Lucretia dies, it is not our fault. She chose to save that Fenix boy."

Bernard bowed deeply, his fist pressing against his chest and forehead against the cold marble flooring as he vowed to save his prince.

'Asura Fenix, Lucretia, you will both die today. But the prince cannot die. He is the only bloodline of the king!'

"As for Vela, let her fight her own battles. The girl isn't even my true child, anyway. A mere mutant created with a magic ceremony. Valos is the only one that matters, Bernard!"

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⁜ ??? POV

Meanwhile, somewhere near the tournament grounds, a circle of men in fancy robes and black masks covering their faces, red runes drawn over them, creating an eerie yet elegant atmosphere.

"Grand Inquisitor Felix, did you notice the reaction of our divine ones treasures the moment that boy began fighting?" A tall male with a white mask spoke, his voice stern, while sitting on a stone seat at the head of the table.

Felix, a muscular man with scars on his face, replied respectfully. "Yes, Cardinal Isaac. The divine treasures reacted to Asura Fenix, a No-Mag Silvarian boy."

"Then, Grand Inquisitor Felix, what do you suggest we do? Because he can use magic, both human and dragon... I have seen three elements. Do you not find it strange a boy so close to our divine son has appeared as if by fate?"

"We should send a Stage Five assassin to kill him and capture that Lucretia woman," Felix answered while bowing.

The Cardinal crossed his legs, taking a moment to think about his emotions and face hidden by the mask, causing Felix to feel a sense of terror. The man before him was a Stage Six Mage at the boundary of Stage Seven. He could kill all the men in this room with a single flick of his wrist.

"Wrong, the idea is correct, but the way of speaking is incorrect, Grand Inquisitor Felix. This is a test, a divine trial to prove if the boy is indeed the promised one, as in the divine texts!"

"If the boy lives, we will prepare more trials and await the moment he comes to find us himself. The woman seems to be related to him, so we will blame only the foolish king if they pass. If the boy dies, well..."

"... Let's annihilate his entire family! Hahahahaha!"

The Cardinal's laughter grew, filling the small chamber, but his voice's power caused the other cultists to be pushed against the wall and slowly crushed by the force. Only Felix could breathe and free himself, ready to prepare for the next attack. "What a scary bastard..."

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⁜ Asura POV

Asura's eyes focused on the moon, now seeing every magic speck dancing around the sky. His senses increased dramatically thanks to reaching his cultivation base's third stage and third layer.

'I'm getting stronger. At this rate, I'll catch up to Sigurd and Lucretia soon.'

"Asura, are you okay?" Helia asked, her voice sounding concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just remembering some things I'd rather forget."

"..."

"Don't worry. The past is the past, Helia."

His body jumped off the ground, flying upwards with his wings before landing on a branch 100 metres in the air. He sat cross-legged, focusing on his next action; although he could keep fighting, his body and heart missed Xavida. Even without the need to sleep for more than one hour, he enjoyed her warm embrace.

'Xavida... I miss you.'

"Asura, the enemy is gone. Should we leave now?" Helia asked, her voice sounding a little lonely.

"I'm going back to our base. I want to be with Xavida."

Asura's body leapt into the air, his wings fluttering just above the tree's canopy as he flew back to the campsite. His speed increased rapidly, and his body vanished from sight.

⁜ Lucretia POV

"Hmmm? Is Asura coming back? He reached the third stage, but why is his mana density so strong? Also, why does his body carry the element of darkness?"

Lucretia watched Asura fly towards her, his body stopping 50 metres from her position, landing on the ground gracefully. Because she was sleeping in the bed made by Asura, she remained curled up while pretending to sleep, wondering if he would notice it was her.

'Should I tease Asura?'

Lucretia giggled softly, her eyes watching Asura walk towards her, his footsteps quieter than a mouse.

"Xavida?"

Lucretia opened her eyes, staring at Asura, who knelt beside her and brushed her hair gently. "Are you okay, Xavida?"

'Ahhhh, Asura is so cute!'

She used her dark element to trick him slightly, making her atmosphere and body appear to be Xavida's. Turning onto her back, she stretched her arms and yawned before smiling innocently at Asura.

"Bad guy, you're back. Did you hunt lots of monsters?"

Lucretia wanted to laugh, but she held back, acting like Xavida.

"Yeah, I hunted plenty. I'm sorry, Xavida. I shouldn't have left you alone."

Lucretia found the situation exciting, her eyes fluttering in the darkness, about to tell him the truth. However, suddenly, Asura kissed her lips, his tongue slipping into her mouth and tasting her saliva. Lucretia's eyes widened.

The sudden warmth, taste and sensation caused her mind to turn blank, feeling his rough hands move along her body and touch her breasts, causing her to moan.

'Ahhh... Wait. I wanted to play and tease Asura, not this!'

"I love you."

"Eh!?"

Because he didn't say her name, the words caused a ripple in the chest of a woman who previously lived only for money and training to become the strongest.

Now, Asura had changed her heart. Lucretia froze, her mind unable to process his words, her cheeks turning red as she forgot she was parading as Xavida.

'Did Asura just confess to me!? Ahhhhh... This is too much.'

Lucretia panicked. She tried to push Asura away, the pleasure of his hands caressing her body lighting fires she never felt before, but his strength was too much, his lips covering her mouth, kissing her passionately.

'No... Wait... Asura. Stop teasing me.'

Lucretia felt her body becoming hotter, her clothes vanishing as Asura stripped her naked. Her eyes closed, enjoying the feeling of his fingers touching her sensitive spots, the feeling of her petals being gently parted, causing her mind to turn white; she felt him enter her.

Lucretia moaned, her body trembling as Asura thrust into her gently, his kisses growing rougher, his hands playing with her breasts, and his lips sucking her nipples.

'Ahhh... I can't. I can't hold on any longer.'

Her body trembled, her arms wrapping around Asura's neck, her legs wrapping around his waist, pushing his fingers slightly deeper as they stroked her soft folds before finding a place that caused her hips to buck and sway.

Lucretia cried out, her moans echoing as Asura's gentle thrusts grew faster, harder, and more passionate, his fingers toying with her g-spot as her insides convulsed, her body hot and confused.

Suddenly, she felt something hot fill her insides, causing her body to tremble, her eyes closing as her body jerked.

'Ahhhhh... I came. Asura's fingers made me cum... it's so comfy.'

"Hmmm, Nhm! So good~ more."

The next moment, footsteps echoed from behind, along with a tail dragging along the wood. Instantly, Asura realised that the woman his fingers were still teasing while preparing himself for the real thing was not Xavida.

"Bad guy... did you finally come back? I want some fish... do you have fish?"

It was Lucretia. He just made his instructor climax, mistaking her for his lover!

"Instructor Lucretia!?" Asura whispered in shock, his eyes widening, while Xavida seemed to be half asleep, using his spare arm to caress her hips, letting her lean against him.

"..."

Lucretia's body lay limp, her mind blank, unable to process anything.

'Ahhh... Asura confessed to me. Then he touched me, licked me, and played with my body. Then he fingered me... Ahhh.'

Lucretia's mind turned blank.

Her cheeks flushed red, her body curling up and hiding before disappearing into the shadows. The warm bed was empty as her shadow clones dragged her body and clothes away.

They all looked embarrassed, peeking back at Asura; it seemed a lucky accident had happened that night.