It had been exactly one month since the invasion of the elf kingdom. During that time, great strides had been made to integrate the people into the empire, and many elf scholars who posed a potential threat to us in the future had been quietly eliminated without anyone noticing.
I was leaning back on my throne, lost in my thoughts. Plans for the future were lining up in my mind, one after another. In the middle of the hall, the Nazarik guards and Pleiades were kneeling before me, waiting silently for my command. The silence was so thick that even the faint sound of my fingers touching the throne echoed through the room.
Pushing my thoughts aside, I straightened my back and began to speak:
"First of all... I congratulate you on Nazarik's victorious campaign against the Elf Kingdom. In particular, I congratulate Demiurge for his outstanding success in commanding the army during this invasion. Your military genius has impressed me once again."
Demiurge bowed forward with his usual calm and graceful demeanour. A faint smile played on his lips:
"Your praise is a blessing to me, Ashfall-sama. However, your personal defeat of the Elf King in the capital surpasses all my victories in value."
The faces of the other guards in the hall, who did not raise their heads at his words, showed even deeper admiration. I turned my gaze to the front row among them. Fixing my eyes on the girls waiting respectfully on their knees, I spoke proudly:
"Nekomi... Zesshi... Harmonia... and Alpha. Your success in capturing the Elf King and looting the treasure flawlessly deserves special praise. And Alpha…"
I focused my words on her, and all eyes turned to her at that moment.
"Your battle with the Earth Elemental [Behemoth] caught my attention. It was both a higher level than you and had far superior statistics. However, you… with your extraordinary close combat techniques, you managed to keep him occupied long enough to give Harmonia time for her final move. This… is what truly demonstrates the value of a warrior."
Alpha lowered her head for a moment to absorb the weight of my words. She then adjusted her glasses and bowed gracefully, lifting the hem of her robe.
"Ashfall-sama…" she said, her face glowing with joy and pride. "These heartfelt compliments are the greatest reward for my service. I feel honoured."
As I looked into the sparkling eyes of Pleaides' "onee-san," I realised once again how beautiful this woman was.
"Demirge, what is the status of the task I gave you regarding the demi-humans attacking the Dragon Kingdom?"
My voice echoed off the stone walls of the throne room.
Demirge bowed deeply with respect.
"Ashfall-sama, I have gathered the tribes as you commanded. They are now united under a single banner and will launch a major assault very soon. I have also smuggled many fugitives from the [Eight Fingers] organisation into the country. Now they will be undermined from both inside and outside."
I nodded in approval.
"Excellent… no one but you could manage this task so flawlessly."
Then I turned my gaze away from Demirge and towards Albedo.
"So, Albedo, is the Dragon Kingdom still taking undead armies from us?"
Albedo smiled elegantly.
"Of course, Ashfall-sama. Not only undead, but they also took high-interest loans. What's more, they pledged many tax revenues as collateral for their debts. Right now, it's as if they've put the chains around their own necks." Albedo explained with a sly smile.
A smile appeared on my lips in the silence of the hall.
"Subarashii…" I said in a deep, resonant voice.
"I can already hear the footsteps of our victory. Squeeze them as hard as you can. When they are forced to kneel and beg for mercy, the Dragon Kingdom will be no different from one of our provinces."
After my words, only the breathing of the kneeling guards could be heard for a while. Then, raising my hand, I gave my final command:
"The meeting is adjourned."
I rose from my throne with heavy steps. As the doors opened, the cries echoing behind me in unison filled my ears:
"Glory to Ashfall-sama!"
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The moment I had been impatiently awaiting did not take long to arrive. The large-scale invasion by the demi-humans, which began a week later, was so successful that within two days, all the border towns of the Dragon Kingdom had been destroyed, part of the population had been defeated, and the rest had been taken prisoner to be defeated later. No one in the Dragon Kingdom had ever imagined that the disorganised barbarian demi-human tribes would unite under a single banner in this manner.
I watched the unfolding battles with great enthusiasm from my magnificent throne, using the [Remote Viewing Mirror] artefact. The Dragon Kingdom managed to put up a small resistance thanks to the undead it had taken from us, but this did not alter the course of the war.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
The loud knock echoed off the wide stone walls of the throne room. Then came Albedo's familiar, melodic voice:
"Ashfall-sama, may I enter?"
"Come in, Albedo," I said, a slight smile on my lips.
When the door slowly opened, Albedo entered with majestic steps. Her long black wings moved like shadows in the dim light, while the sparkle in her eyes conveyed her loyalty and the promise of diabolical victory. After curtsying respectfully, she spoke with a sly smile playing on her face:
"Ashfall-sama, I bring news that will please you. The envoys of the Dragon Kingdom are here. They have brought with them a rare magical device that enables communication over great distances. Their queen wishes to speak with you personally."
Albedo raised her head and looked into my eyes, her smile growing sharper.
"I believe the moment we've been waiting for has arrived, Ashfall-sama. Would you like me to bring them before you?"
Leaning back in my throne, I tapped my fingertips on the armrest.
"Of course..." I said, a predatory gleam in my eyes. "After all, if we keep the food on the table waiting too long, it loses its flavour."
Albedo made an elegant curtsy and left the room. A few minutes later, the throne room door knocked again. When the door opened, the Dragon Kingdom's envoys entered with heavy steps. The anxiety, helplessness, and urgency they carried were clearly etched on their faces.
"We offer our greetings to Emperor Ashfall-sama," they said, bowing simultaneously. Their voices were full of respect and hope.
"Welcome to my country," I said, keeping my voice calm but commanding. "It's clear you've had a long and exhausting journey. First, refresh yourselves."
At my gesture, Alpha stepped forward. She advanced with an elegant step, carrying a silver tray laden with tea and sweets that gave off a delicious aroma. The silence was broken only by the clinking of cups.
One of the envoys bowed his head with a shy smile.
"We are grateful for your kindness, Ashfall-sama. However, wasting time while our country is in such a dire situation would be an unforgivable act of insolence."
The other carefully presented the box in his hands. The ancient magical seals on it still glowed with a faint light.
"Thanks to this item we have brought from our kingdom's treasury, our Queen herself will speak with you. She cannot come here for obvious reasons. We hope you will forgive this situation."
Alpha sprang into action immediately. She examined the box she had received from the envoy for a long time. Finally, satisfied that it was safe, she nodded and approached me. She brought the magical device to within just a few centimetres of my palms and presented it, bowing.
I took the device, a semi-transparent sphere with a sparkling core at its centre, into my hands. The moment I transferred my meaning to the device, Queen Draudillon Oriculus' childlike/innocent voice was heard in the room:
"Greetings to the Great Emperor Asfall-sama. Please forgive me for not being able to meet you face-to-face."
"Good luck to you, Queen Draudillon... Don't worry, I understand the situation in your country."
From her innocent voice, it was clear that Draudillon was again in loli form. Draudillon had decided to take the form of a young girl because she could positively influence people regardless of age or gender. But these tricks wouldn't work on me.
"Ashfall-sama, with your permission, I would like to move on to the main issue. We are currently in a war that will affect not only my country but the entire region. This time, we want to sign an even bigger deal with you than last time. We are considering purchasing exactly 500 [Death Knights]. In return, we will lease you the hundred settlements bordering your country for two years."
"I'm sorry, Queen Draudillon, but I have no undead at my disposal right now. As you know, the empire has just emerged from war, and I sold all the other undead I had left to you."
When I finished speaking, there was a moment of silence. It was as if Draudillon had pinned all her hopes on me, but now the news she had heard had shocked her. Now was the time to give her the good news.
"However... the Fulmenreich army is ready to assist you. After all, those barbarian tribes are disrupting the region's stability, and if this continues, they will inevitably attack us too."
"It is not my place to question you, Emperor Ashfall-sama, but you were advocating for demi-humans and humans to live in peace. Why do you now wish to attack them?" Draudillon spoke, half-astonished, half-questioning.
"I think you have misunderstood my doctrines and those of my empire, Queen Draudillon. My empire is open to anyone who desires peace... But these barbarians know only how to burn, destroy and consume. They pose a threat to peace throughout the region. Still, that does not mean I will put my people in danger for your sake."
Draudillon remained silent for a few more minutes. She understood the purpose of my words: I wanted to take as much as I could from her and her country. Now she had to make a choice. Would she choose to save her people by making sacrifices?
"Emperor Ashfall-sama, I have complete faith that your army will save my country. After all, you saved the Roble Kingdom from the demi-human invasion. However, preparing an army for war requires both time and resources. But I believe my country has neither. That's why undead seemed more logical to me: troops that can fight endlessly without consuming any resources. However, in return, I have very little to offer you. Please give me some time. I need a long time to think before making a decision."
"I understand, Queen Draudillon... Then I wish you the best of luck, you will need it in this war. I believe you will do everything in your power to protect your people."
I ended my words as if implying something specific and disconnected my meaning from the device, ending the conversation.
I guess Draudillon hadn't made her decision yet. Most likely, she still believed there was a way out.
"Alpha, escort the envoys to their rooms. If the Queen wishes to speak with me, let me know." With my words, I politely "dismissed" those in the room.
After everyone had left the room and I was alone, I contacted Demirge:
{Demirge, provoke the Minator and Wyvern tribes and deal a heavy blow to the Dragon Kingdom. Shatter all their hopes.}
{As you command, Ashfall-sama, you may be assured that I shall return with good news.} Demirge assured me with his confident voice.
{Seraphine, gather some of the angels in Nazarik and the Holy Kingdom and come to the capital. Prepare for battle.}
{Holy Father, I shall carry out your orders with all my heart.} Seraphine announced in her angelic voice.
I leaned back comfortably on my throne and began to wait impatiently for the good news to come.
Only half a day had passed since my order, but now there were countless angels around the palace, almost covering the sky. Even looking out the palace window, I could see their numbers and splendour. At that moment, the door knocked, and a gentle, angelic voice called out:
"Holy Father, preparations are nearly complete. I await your orders."
"Don't wait at the door, Seraphine. Come in, my dear."
Seraphine opened the door, stepped forward proudly, and knelt before me. Her blonde hair cascaded like a golden waterfall, and her shining armour radiated nobility.
"Holy Father, the holy army is ready as you requested.
Exactly 500 Angel Guardians (2nd tier);
300 Archangel Flames (3rd tier)
100 Principality Peace (4th tier)
100 Principality Observation (4th tier)
51 Dominion Authority (7th tier)
10 Cherubim Gatekeeper (lvl 80) are included in this army."
Her confident voice and proud gaze showed that Seraphine was fully prepared for battle.
"Good girl... Get up, my beautiful Angel... Well done. Gather the angels around the palace regularly. We'll move as soon as word comes."
When Seraphine got up, I pulled her towards me by her waist, embraced her, and kissed her on the lips. After a few minutes of kissing, Seraphine provocatively wiggled her bottom and left the room.
Bored of staying in the room, I began to explore the palace. Alpha and Beta were cleaning the corridor and chatting at the same time. More accurately, Alpha was working diligently, but Beta was talking lazily:
"Yuri-nee, so this whole angel army is going to save the Dragon Kingdom. I wish they'd destroy Carne Village first. I understand Ashfall-sama's desire to protect it, but every time I think about the people there being crushed like ants and wiped out by brute force, I can't help but laugh." Beta spoke excitedly with a sadistic smile.
"You're awful. You're as bad as Solution. Why are my little sisters like this? Really, the only good one is CZ... though I guess Entoma isn't a bad girl either." Alpha spoke disappointedly and, forcing the mop in her hand onto Beta, continued speaking like a lecturing older sister, adjusting her glasses:
"Don't be lazy... This palace must reflect Ashfall-sama's splendour and be clean and ostentatious."
After Beta grumbled and left, Alpha began talking to herself impatiently:
"Too much free time — no, too much standby time is a little... I want to have more work."
This time, I made myself known and walked towards Alpha. Alpha, who immediately noticed my arrival, bowed deeply.
"Good day, Alpha. I see you're working tirelessly again. I hope you're not overworking yourself. I'm considering taking you and Beta with me on the Dragon Kingdom expedition." I took Alpha by her slender waist and guided her towards my room.
"Ashfall-sama, it would be an honour to fight alongside you. With your permission, I would like to prepare for battle." Alpha spoke again with a serious onee-san tone.
I opened my room door and invited Alpha in. Alpha entered, looking somewhat bewildered, and gave me a questioning look, asking, "Ashfall-sama, how can I be of service to you?"
I embraced Alpha from behind and kissed her behind the ear, beginning to whisper gently into her ear:
"Alpha, I hope you're not overworking yourself. I understand that as an undead, you don't tire physically. But you mustn't neglect to rest mentally."
"Hnnn... Ashfall-sama, your concern for me makes me happy." Alpha, blushing up to her ears, said happily, bowing her head.
I stepped in front of Alpha and gently lifted her chin so she was looking into my eyes.
"Ashfall-sama, I don't know why, but when I'm near you, I feel like my chest is going to burst. It's a very strange feeling, and I don't know what to do." Alpha spoke sweetly, trying to avert her eyes from me.
As an undead, Alpha's emotions should have been suppressed. But because of the changes I made to her when she was created, her feelings towards me weren't suppressed.
"I realise you carry the burden of your sisters on your shoulders and take responsibility for them. You are an admirable, adorable, wonderful woman." I whispered in Alpha's ear as I kissed her and caressed her face.
"Ashfall-samaaa... Your loving words warm my cold heart. Is this what Yamaiko-sama meant by {love}?" Alpha hugged me tightly and rested her face on my chest.
I could feel the softness of her big breasts despite her clothes.
When our eyes met again, I gently began kissing Alpha's lips. My hand slid down and started kneading her magnificent ass. As our kiss deepened, the fire between us grew stronger, and when I squeezed her large breasts, which were too big for my hands, Alpha began to breathe heavily.
When I removed her special maid outfit, Alpha's beautiful body was before me, half-naked.
"Ashfall-samaa, love me more... I want to feel your love," Alpha said affectionately, hugging me.
I pressed her against the wall and continued kissing her. As I pinched her nipples, she moaned, as if her mind was leaving her. I kissed and sucked her pale neck, leaving red marks, and moved further down to suck her large breasts. I licked her areola and erect nipple with my tongue. At the same time, I slipped my hand inside her underwear, rubbing her clitoris and fingering her pussy.
"Ashfall-samaaa... Hgnnn... Don't suck my breasts so hard... Ahhhh... I'm going crazy..."
Alpha succumbed further to this unfamiliar pleasure, the love juices dripping from her pussy now completely soaking through her underwear and dripping onto the floor. At the same time, when I bit her nipple and pinched her clitoris, Alpha couldn't take it anymore and came with a lustful scream.
A few seconds later, Alpha's tremors subsided, and she took off her panties and sat on my lap.
"Ashfall-sama, lean back... I will serve you." Alpha spoke eagerly as she removed my clothes. As she took off my shorts, the expectancy in Alpha's eyes was clear.
Alpha kissed every part of my body, from my face down to my abs.
"Ashfall-sama's... Mwah... Smoock💋" Alpha took my cock between her soft breasts and began kissing it, caressing it as if worshipping it.
After letting her saliva flow between her breasts, Alpha squeezed them and began performing paizuri. She licked and sucked the head of my cock with her tongue, sending waves of pleasure that penetrated to my bones.
Holding her bun-shaped hair, I pushed my cock deep into her warm, wet throat. Alpha suppressed the urge to gag and tried to endure it as best she could. After a few minutes of pure pleasure, I emptied all the load gathered in my balls into Alpha's throat. Even her swallowing my sperm gave pleasure to my freshly ejaculated cock. When I pulled my cock out of her mouth, a few drops of semen that Alpha couldn't swallow dripped onto her breasts.
"Haaah... Haaah... Ashfall-sama, you came too much... Haah... it'll be wasted."
Alpha licked the semen dripping onto her breasts with her fingers.
Seeing this scene, my cock hardened again and rose. I lifted Alpha onto my lap and thrust my cock deep inside her.
"Kyaa... Ashfall-sama, please wait a minute... Ahhh... Ohh... Ah... Ah... Ah..."
As I thrust my hips, Alpha's moans began to fill the room. I kneaded her soft bum with my hands, kissing and sucking her neck. Alpha tried to suppress her moans by biting her lower lip, but she wasn't very successful.
"Alpha, my darling, if you want to suppress your moans, I can help you." I said before invading her lips.
As our kiss deepened, our tongues intertwined, our saliva mixing. Increasing the pace of my hips, I simultaneously began to squeeze her large breasts bouncing in front of my eyes . I pinched one of her hardened nipples and began to suck the other
"Hgnnn... Ashfall-sama... My breasts..." Alpha hugged my head tightly, pressing my face even harder against her breasts.
Alpha's eyes were now clouded with pleasure, her tongue hanging involuntarily from her mouth as she moaned. Her pussy tightened and tensed as my cock plunged deep inside her, a sign that she was approaching orgasm.
I lifted her up by her arse with my hands and began thrusting into her cunt with all my strength. Her insides squeezed my cock, the head of my penis "kissing" her womb.
"Ahhh, Ahhh... Ashfall-samaa... something's coming... Ahhh... Ohhhh" Alpha announced urgently, trembling. At this point, due to the intense stimulation, I was reaching my limit too.
"Hgnn... Ashfall-sama, your thing is growing... Ahhn... pour your sacred seed into my womb, grant me your children."
Alpha declared her love with joyful cries, wrapping her legs around my waist and pressing herself tightly against me.
As my cock slammed into her womb, Alpha's eyes began to roll back. Seconds later, Alpha's entire body began to tremble and spasm.
"Ashfall-samaah... Ashfall-samaaa... I Love You... I Love Youu♥️"
Suddenly, Alpha orgasmed with a scream. As I continued to fuck her, her face contorted from the pleasure and her love juices flowed incessantly. Realising I couldn't hold back any longer, I buried my cock deep inside Alpha and filled her womb with my hot semen. As Alpha collapsed on top of me, she buried my face in her breasts and tried to catch her breath with heavy sighs. We continued our loving union for hours.
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The new episode will be published tomorrow.