HPDBC Chapter 436 Incoming Disaster - The drums of war!
Chapter 436 Incoming Disaster - The drums of war!
Asura's eyes fluttered before he began to wipe them with his hands. His body felt heavy, yet there was a soft warmth on his chest that made him feel at ease. He quickly began to wipe his face before looking down with blurred vision at the lovely red and silver ball on his chest.
'What time is it... Ah, Ignis is snoring...'
A thick, overpowering scent filled the air which proved their union and battle that lasted until a few hours before he awoke.
Ignis, the lovely fairy in his arms, was covered in bite marks and suck marks while her little mouth curled into a smile—it seemed that he managed to satisfy his little lover.
'Last night was quite amazing, this cute thing is truly a born warrior.' Asura stroked through her messy red hair, the soft feathers now a light pink, while Ignis slept.
"Rasha, are you there? I know you were peeking."
"Hah?!" The lovely white hair dangling from the passage above his bed shifted before her hands grasped the edge. A moment later, she peeked over with eight ruby gemstones, watching him with a curious gaze.
'How did he know?! I even covered my mouth!'
"Did you enjoy watching that much?"
"I can smell your enticingly sweet scent almost more than the aroma of sex."
"Agh?! Don't sat it out loud, isn't a gentleman meant to be quiet at times like this!" Her lovely red face changed as her eyes narrowed, along with her soft pink lips pressing together to form a cute little pout.
'This girl, did she thing she was quiet? If it wasn't for Ignis being half unconscious, she would have heard this horny spiders moaning!'Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"You were super loud, it was quite amazing. Haha!"
"Hmph! Don't laugh at me!"
Meanwhile, as the pair were exchanging greetings another set of skittering legs approached the door alongside a gentle pair of feet with elegant steps.
'Is it Yufa and Helia?'
Asura didn't mind them finding him, his hands stroking the spongy cheeks of the dead Ignis, her soft body flopping over his shoulder when he lifted her off his crotch.
"Honesty, it feels like the fairy princess was been ravished by a demon king."
"You are a demon king! That dangerous thing... inside that small fairy making her squeal like a pig!"
"Oh? But Rasha, you're even smaller than Ignis what sound will you make?"
"Eeek!?" Although she let out a squeak like a mouse, her face became beet red, while her legs began tapping rapidly, a strange display. Then he remembered she did the same kind of action when he gave her a gift, and she was happy.
'Don't tell me, this girl is really perverted... Well, arachne are an all-female race so would they not need to be sexually active or at least have high desire to snatch a mate?'
"Don't be scared, I will wait until you want to approach me. Little spider Princess."
'Since I came here, the girls keep taking turns to dress me in the morning—Sigurd, Lucia and Helia seem to fight in secret for the privilege.'
"Do you wish to use the bath today, My Lord?"
"Actually... since everyone is busy, we might as well have a big bath tonight. How does that sound, ladies?"
"Mnnn."
Ignis was happy, a smile on her face, but Helia also showed a beautiful smile. As she approached with today's outfit, it seemed that the black tunic was made of arachne silk, while the pants were kobold cotton.
'How much money do they have to burn on clothing for me?! This is insane—didn't I have an entire wardrobe of clothing waiting at the fort?'
"Helia, thanks for always helping. You are the best woman."
"Hmm? Is that what you are training for? Ah, that reminds me, I never got the chance to ask. Did you manage to make a deal with the queen?"
"Mm. I already have." She replied with a proud tone and smiled as if the answer was obvious.
'So, the negotiations are over, and I guess that is why Yufa came this morning and they didn't come to collect Princess Rasha either...'
Asura let Rasha help Ignis while Helia stood before him with a warm, damp cloth, cleaning his body as if her actions were completely normal.
"Hah~"
"Are you uncomfortable?"
"Not at all. You are a talented woman, so of course I have no complaints, but next time let me wash your back, as thanks Helia."
"If that is a promise, I will hold you to it..." She spoke in a slightly nervous voice while her face was like a blushing bride, which was adorable.
'I am spoilt with amazing women, but I cannot forget the empire. I believe that they won't wait much longer to attack.'
Despite knowing that everything would be okay, Asura no longer wanted to take risks. Instead, he sat at the table with Helia, Yufa and Ignis while looking out the window, gazing upon the beautiful forest and city of Arachneas.
"I wonder how long before the empire decides to attack, will the reinforcements from Silvara reach in time... Maybe I will take the fight to them, because this forest is too beautiful to stain anymore than I already have done..."
"My Prince?" Helia, with her fork, dropped some of the soft meat from his words while gazing at him in shock.
Although he could feel the drums of war brewing, he really didn't wish to let it get to the point of hearing them before he made a move.
'I must meet Shizuka and make some plans... Since I have damaged her kingdom, then I will at least cut down the empire trying to invade her further.'
His thoughts weren't just because of kindness but the fact that he would be marrying Rasha as a pseudo hostage to keep the two kingdoms linked.
Thus, he didn't want to treat her sacrifice lightly.