Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix

Chapter 176: A Dragon's Thoughts - Maturing Step by Step

⁜ Xavida POV

Xavida observed the beautiful woman opposite her. She carried an air of nobility and a special presence as her crimson eyes gazed back. Her first reaction was to attack because the pain in her chest returned, and it became hard to breathe.

Yet...

'No, this isn't how I should be. I cannot make Asura worry. He loves all of us, and when we fight, his face becomes complicated, and his aura becomes gloomy!'

She felt two conflicting emotions, her lips trembling, but she pushed through. Her lips curled upward into a modest smile as Xavida bowed gently, avoiding overly surrendering to Verana.

"Nice to meet you, as women who love Asura. I hope we can get along."

'This woman is scarier than Mu Xue! My instinct tells me she will do anything, and her dark aura is the shadow or darkness element!'

"It is my pleasure, Princess Xavida. It is nice to meet you. I am the future Duchess of Drakkur and the woman who loves Asura more than anything. Since you are good to him, I swear to avoid conflict, but I will never let you take him from me. Forgive me, miss Bahamot."

'She went for the throat!?'

Asura's face seemed different, Xavida's eyes narrowed moving to his calm face.

'Hmmm?'

In the past, he would be confused when the women fought or conflicted. However, his arms wrapped around Xavida tighter, his fingertips stroking her cheek.

'Ahh~ it tickles and feels so good.'

Xavida noticed his arm teasing Verana, but she didn't feel the same anger as in the past.

Her heart felt a little anxious, a slight tremor, and her throat became dry. Yet the reassurance of his fingertips caressing her calmed her feelings, allowing her to take a deep breath and smile.

"Mmmm, I will give him all the happiness and pleasure he needs and let you clean up the mess, Miss Drakkur."

The two women gazed at each other, their hostility visible but not too much that Xavida could see Asura worrying. Instead, he slapped both of their rears with a loud smack.

"Alright, stop fighting. You can do that anytime. I just came home, so how about we enjoy a meal together and invite everyone?" He leaned towards Xavida, "I will visit you later tonight, so don't get too jealous. I missed you girls."

"Eh!?"

Xavida's face became strange, her eyes wide and lips opened as she took a moment to understand his words and the meaning of 'you girls' before her pink scales gradually became darker pink from her neck, slowly progressing towards her cheeks before he kissed the tip of her curved horn.

'He knows! I always thought his dragon senses were weak... But it seems he's changed more than his scent... I'm so happy!'

Instead, she became delighted, but her face tried to maintain a calm look despite her pink cheeks and neck. Her tail swayed too much to hide her feelings like a dog given premium treats while her warm hand clasped Asura's.

"Hehe."

"Asura, who else will be coming?" Verana asked as the trio walked towards the front room.

The trio looked at each other before choosing the largest sofa, allowing them to sit together.

Asura's face remained calm, while his lips showed a faint smile. He hugged both women together, creating an awkward but quiet atmosphere.

"Then you can have him afterwards!"

"Hmph... stuck up, bitch."

"Tyrant!"

"Idiot."

"Moron!"

"Foolish cow!"

"Aged snake."

"Dumb dragon."

"..."

"..."

"Ahh~ Asura, save me."

Mu pretended to be struck by Xavida's playful punch, pressing her chest against him as she acted dramatically. Unlike in the past, however, Asura didn't seem to fall for her tricks as he lifted her and tossed her into the air, crashing against Verana and Xavida's laps.

"Behave, other people are coming!"

The next person to visit slammed open the door, their aura powerful as she burst into the living room.

Her crimson hair fluttered from the sheer amount of magic she used to rush to the mansion.

"Asura..."

"You're here, Lorem."

However, the tone of their voices caused the others to become confused and look at each other. Mu Xue and Xavida knew the pair were close as master and student, but this felt different. Instructor Lorem's voice was sweet, and her shoulders trembled upon seeing his face smiling at her...

'Something is strange!'

Xavida's eyes narrowed as she observed the two before Lorem stepped forward. Her unsteady movements were strange for the royal knight. Even Mu Xue and Verana's faces looked confused and a little worried.

"Are you ok--" Mu Xue said before she witnessed Lorem's rapid body movements as she wrapped her arms around Asura's neck and kissed him with her thick, red lips.

Asura's eyes remained calm, even helpless, but he didn't reject her sudden action. Instead, his lips moved as they kissed in front of everyone. Xavida could feel her heartache rising, and a wave of complete loss rose before the hand caressing her head helped her calm down.

It seemed Mu Xue didn't always treat Xavida badly. Instead, she gave Xavida a wry smile before returning to the couple, exchanging saliva with a loud, wet kiss.

The scene shouldn't have been new to her, but Xavida felt a strange sense of conflict—or, rather, that Lorem not only surpassed her in strength but was also a divine beast—causing her heart to beat faster than before as she felt a sense of danger and panic.

A unique sense of rivalry that differed from the one between Mu Xue and the other women... It caused her very instinct to awaken.

'She will take him from me!'