As the first light of dawn seeped into my room, Alpha rested her head on my chest, smiling peacefully. As my fingers stroked her hair, the sweet expression on her face deepened, her voice almost turning into a murmur.
"Ashfall-sama's love..." She said in a low voice. "I'm becoming addicted to it. Now I understand why my sisters Gamma and Epsilon are so happy."
This warmth emanating from Alpha's cold body was an emotion nearly impossible for an undead being. The small changes I had made when creating her had made these moments possible.
At that very moment, the message spell echoing in my mind shattered the magical silence like a sword:
{Ashfall-sama, I have important news for you: the Dragon Kingdom envoys wish to speak with you urgently.}
Albedo's voice was enough to shatter the morning's tranquillity in a single sentence.
"Fine..." I thought to myself. "The fish has taken the bait."
I kissed Alpha gently on the forehead and got out of bed. I quickly put on my ornate clothes and left the room. My footsteps echoed on the magnificent stone floor of the corridor, leading all the way to the throne room. By the time I sat upon my throne, my armour had transformed into a magnificent outfit blending silver and black.
{Albedo, invite our guests in.}
Seconds after my command, the massive doors slowly opened. The envoys entered the hall, bowing respectfully.
"We offer our greetings to Emperor Ashfall-sama."
The tension on their faces was noticeable; clearly, this morning's news was not good.
"Ashfall-sama," said one of them, his voice trembling with respect. "Queen Draudillon-sama wishes to speak with you urgently."
The envoy held out the magical communication device in his hand. Beta quickly stepped forward, took the device from the envoy, and presented it to me with great respect. When I channelled my mana into the device, Draudillon's childlike voice echoed through it — soft but carrying a suppressed sense of helplessness.
"Good day, Emperor Ashfall-sama. I apologise for disturbing you at this hour. Due to last night's events… I needed to speak with you."
"Ah, yes… I was expecting your call," I said with a cool lie. "I was quite surprised to hear the news."
In truth, I knew nothing. The private time I had spent with Alpha and Albedo's likely desire not to spoil the moment meant the information hadn't reached me. But it wasn't hard to guess what had happened: the Dragon Kingdom had either suffered a major attack, or worse, the capital had already been besieged.
At that moment, Albedo's voice echoed in my mind:
{Ashfall-sama, last night a force composed of various races, including Wyverns, Minotaurs, and Orcs, attacked the Dragon Kingdom's capital. Thanks to the assistance of the Adamantite-ranked adventurer group [Crystal Tear], the demi-human forces were repelled. However, as they retreated, they left behind destruction and defeated corpses. The city is currently under siege... If there is a second attack, the defences will collapse.}
So the situation was as I had predicted.
"Wyverns and Minotaurs..." Draudillon's voice faltered for a moment. "This attack... was unexpected. The capital is under siege and my people are facing starvation. We cannot allow this situation to continue any longer..."
Draudillon's voice cracked. If the lolicon pervert Cerabrate had heard these words, he would either have collapsed in grief or done everything in his power to "comfort his queen".
There was a moment of silence. Then Draudillon took a deep breath, as if preparing herself for what he was about to say.
"Emperor Ashfall-sama... the Dragon Kingdom is prepared to meet all your demands. Just save my people from this occupation."
I closed my eyes and put on a fake look of admiration. While speaking, I was also casting a recording spell to gather evidence.
"I must say I am impressed by your decision, Queen Draudillon. You are prepared to make a great sacrifice for your people... This increases my respect for you even more."
"However, you know very well that such major decisions cannot remain mere words. If you wish, let us guarantee this with a formal agreement."
Draudillon's voice lowered slightly:
"Emperor Ashfall-sama... I cannot leave the capital at this moment. Inviting you here is also impossible for security reasons."
"Do not worry about that," I said calmly. My voice carried the confidence of a god. "We shall be with you shortly."
At these words, the envoys in the hall exchanged astonished glances. I stopped the flow of mana I had sent to the device. Using the teleportation spell, I teleported myself, Alpha, Beta, and the envoys to the large area where my army was stationed.
Once the magic circle dispersed, the scenery around us changed instantly. Now, angels radiating sacred auras stood in rows before us. Seraphine, standing at the front, knelt and bowed her head the moment she saw me.
"Emperor Ashfall-sama, it seems the time for battle has come. My army and I are already prepared. You need only sit back and await news of my victory." I could sense the confidence in her words.
"Seraphine, I have a new task for you. Together with Albedo, Nekomi, and the shadow demons, you will explore the desert south of the Elf Province. I myself will personally command this army."
"As you command, my Emperor." A fleeting look of disappointment flashed across Seraphine's face.
After saying this, she flapped her white wings twice and rose gracefully into the sky, flying away towards the palace.
At that moment, the younger of the two envoys looked around in astonishment and asked:
"Emperor Ashfall-sama, forgive my curiosity... But I see no carriages or mounts anywhere. How shall we travel to the Dragon Kingdom?"
The older envoy immediately nudged the younger one's arm with his elbow, his expression saying "be quiet".
"We don't need a carriage anyway," I said calmly. "Magic will take care of everything for us."
With my words, I activated the Tier VII spell [Greater Teleportation]. A wide magic circle rose from beneath my feet, rapidly expanding to envelop the entire area. As the shimmering patterns intertwined, I, the angel army, Alpha, Beta, and the envoys vanished into a dazzling light.
The next moment, we were in the vast courtyard of the Dragon Kingdom palace.
The envoys were so stunned they couldn't even breathe. The simultaneous teleportation of so many beings over such a great distance was an unprecedented event in history.
The palace guards reflexively drew their swords; Cerabrate, leader of the adamantine-class Crystal Tear adventurer group, also appeared at the forefront. However, the presence of thousands of powerful angels floating in the air quickly dampened their courage.
The soldiers slowly parted to one side, making way for one figure. Then, Queen Draudillon, who resembled a little girl in ornate robes with a noble aura, but whose eyes revealed a wisdom beyond her appearance, and the Prime Minister appeared beside her.
"I must admit I am surprised to see you here so suddenly, Emperor Ashfall-sama," said Draudillon, with an elegant bow.
"I must confess I was concerned when I lost contact with you in the middle of our conversation. If only you had informed us of your plan beforehand, we could have welcomed you properly."
"I understand your country's situation, Queen Draudillon," I said in a cool tone. "That is why I came to help without delay."
Of course, my real aim was to implement the plan without giving her a chance to change her mind.
At that moment, Cerabrate stepped forward. The displeasure in his eyes was palpable.
"Your Majesty, may I ask who these people are?" he said, a sly mockery in his voice. "Your failure to inform me in advance that help was coming... well, it was disappointing. My group and I are risking our lives for you, yet you keep such an important development from us."
His words hung in the air. I understood his intent immediately. Cerabrate knew that his perverse dreams for the queen would be completely shattered by my presence.
I looked directly at him, my smile carrying not the slightest warmth.
"You must be Cerabrate, the adamantine-ranked adventurer. Your reputation precedes you," I said with a fake smile.
I approached slowly, my gaze fixed on his eyes as I finished my words:
"I am Ashfall Nightshade, Leader of the Fulmenreich Empire. We have come to aid the Dragon Kingdom at the request of Queen Draudillon."
The air in the courtyard suddenly grew heavy under my presence. The sacred auras of the angels mingled with the trembling shadows.
"Emperor Ashfall-sama, let us proceed inside and commence the negotiations between the Dragon Kingdom and the Fulmenreich Empire." The Prime Minister intervened and directed us inside.
We passed through the palace corridors and entered the main hall, where the palace guards opened the grand doors for us.
Cerabrate attempted to enter, but the Cerebium Gatekeepers blocked his passage. After the hall doors closed, we sat down at the tables.
Beta, waiting behind me, placed the sealed paper I had prepared earlier in front of Draudillon. Draudillon took the paper and began reading aloud:
1) The Dragon Kingdom and the Fulmenreich Empire accept the conditions specified below that fall upon them.
2) The Fulmenreich Empire accepts the Dragon Kingdom under its protection.
3) The Fulmenreich Empire will suppress all hostility directed towards the people of the Dragon Kingdom.
4) The Emperor of Fulmenreich, Ashfall Nightshade Draudillon Oriculus, will recognise the Dragon Kingdom as a province.
4) The Dragon Kingdom shall become a province of the Fulmenreich Empire.
5) The Dragon Kingdom shall transfer all its sovereignty to the Fulmenreich Empire....
As Draudillon read the terms, both her and the Prime Minister's faces filled with despair.
"Queen Draudillon, if you wish to add additional terms to the agreement, please note them on a new sheet of paper. I will give you some time to discuss your terms," I said, rising from the table and leaving the room.
Of course, I was using magic to monitor all their movements and conversations.
"Draudillon-sama, this agreement is absolutely unacceptable. They are officially demanding that we surrender the country to them." The Prime Minister objected with an angry expression.
"I am aware of that, but we have no other choice. You saw the army the Emperor brought with him. I don't know why he hasn't done it, but if he wants to, he can invade the country immediately." Draudillon began rubbing his head helplessly.
"Your Majesty, what if we pit Cerabrate and the emperor against each other? We know that pervert is powerful, with his adamantine level." The Prime Minister's face lit up with hope.
"I fear that even if that were possible, Cerabrate would be defeated instantly. Ever since I saw the emperor, my dragon instincts have been warning me. There's something about that man, my heart won't stop racing for some reason." Draudillon explained helplessly.
"So the emperor's power is that terrifying... I suppose we have no other choice. We cannot stand by and watch our people be defeated by the demi-humans." The Prime Minister knew the end of the road had been reached.
A few minutes later, the Prime Minister and Draudillon left the room. The Prime Minister handed me the signed and sealed document.
"Emperor Ashfall-sama, I have complete faith that you will save my people from the tyranny of these monsters. I wish to address the people in the square; we must introduce them to the country's new king." Draudillon placed her hand on his heart and bowed.
"Beta, distribute food in the square for the soldiers and the people. We must boost their morale during the speech," I called out to Beta, who was behind me.
"As you command, Ashfall-sama, I will begin preparing the food with magic."
After bowing respectfully, Beta left us. At the Prime Minister's signal, the palace servants and guards began to follow her.
After a few hours of diligent effort by the workers and servants, a splendid area was prepared in the square, and food began to be distributed to the people. Draudillon and I had taken the podium and were waiting for the time to address the people.
"Brave people of the Dragon Kingdom, my purpose in gathering you here today is to deliver some very important news. In response to my call for help, Emperor Ashfall of Fulmenreich has personally graced our country with his presence. Thanks to him and his mighty army, we will finally be freed from the cruel occupation of the demi-humans."
Draudillon's speech was met with cheers and applause from the crowd.
"From this day forward, the Dragon Kingdom is part of the Fulmenreich Empire. My people, greet your new leader and saviour, Emperor Ashfall Nightshade."
When Draudillon finished speaking, she placed her hand on her heart and knelt down. The people and soldiers knelt down and followed her. Alpha brought me the royal crown and presented it to me with respect. When I took the crown and placed it on my head, the people broke the silence and began to applaud loudly.
My eyes were fixed on Cerabrate, who seemed frozen in shock since hearing the news. His eyes darted nervously between me and Draudillon. He clenched his teeth so hard that all the muscles in his jaw were visible. There was no reason for him to fight here anymore; after all, he was helping her because of his sexual desire for the queen.
After the crowd dispersed, I cast a cloak of invisibility spell on myself and entered Cerabrate's room. Inside, Cerabrate was masturbating in front of a large painting of Draudillon. This idiot, who looked like a complete spineless creature, had a tiny thing. I guess the reason for his fantasy about small bodies was clear. Seconds later, Cerabrate ejaculated a drop of semen onto the painting and collapsed onto the bed. His mind clouded, breathing heavily, I approached this worm and cast the {Mind Manipulation} spell.
{Are you only going to fulfil your greatest fantasies on a painting? You, the magnificent knight Cerabrate, with your adamantine rank... Are you going to lose your woman so cowardly, and because of an emperor, no less? When you've risked your life for this state for years, don't you think you deserve a reward?" Whispering into the depths of his mind, I felt like the real devil.
"Yes, the reward... Mine... I must have it... The Queen..." Cerabrate seemed to have set his goal as he spoke to himself.
{Come on, what's holding you back? You're the strongest, if you waste any more time, the emperor will take what is yours. The Queen should be in her chambers now, her earlier speech to the people must have tired her. Don't you think this is an opportunity?!} I planted the "bomb" in Cerabrate's mind with these key words.
"No... This can't be... Her Majesty must be mine... No one can take her from me... I must act immediately."
Cerabrate immediately stood up, jumped out of the window with urgency, and made his way towards Draudillon's room, clinging to the walls. The Queen's room was, of course, protected by spells. Even the windows were made so that the inside couldn't be seen from outside. But all these defences wouldn't be enough to stop someone at the "Hero" level.
Cerabrate clenched his fist and struck the window with all his might. Behind the broken glass appeared Draudillon, a loli dressed in thin, comfortable clothes. A few seconds of shock passed before Cerabrate's mind grasped what was about to happen as he threw himself at her. Even though she wanted to scream, Cerabrate squeezed her throat so tightly that no sound came out.
With a single movement, Cerabrate tore off her clothes. As he looked at her small body, there was a twisted, perverted expression on Cerabrate's face.
"Ahhh, my little angel... come be mine, don't worry, I'm sure you'll like it. Let's have fun, I promise I'll make you happy."
Cerabrate spoke excitedly, his disgusting saliva splattering on her face.
"It's all your fault, Your Majesty. You chose that emperor over me. You wronged me, you hurt me, you broke my heart. But despite that, I love you and I will give you all my love."
Cerabrate took off his trousers and, holding Draudillon's delicate hand, forced it onto his thing.
"Your Majesty, can you feel my love for you? Come on, don't resist me, let's be happy together, I always want what's best for you."
Draudillon's stomach churned when she looked at that small, disgusting thing, but she forced down the urge to vomit. She had never seen a man's sexual organ before, but she knew this thing was abnormally small. However, no matter how much she screamed, her voice did not reach outside the room. These magical walls, normally designed to protect her privacy, had now become a trap for her.
Cerabrate rubbed his thing against her hands, his sexual organ twitching with pleasure.
"Your Majesty's delicate hands... This soft feeling... Hnnn I can't stand it..."
When Draudillon felt the slight wetness on her hand, she couldn't believe her eyes. Not even a minute had passed, but that disgusting white liquid had spilled onto her hand. She felt defiled and could no longer stand the frustration. Unable to focus, Draudillon's shape-shifting broke and revealed her true form.
"Haa?! Who are you? Where is my little angel? Give me back my Majesty! You tricked me, you bitch!"
Cerabrate couldn't believe her eyes. In place of his beloved little queen was now a curvaceous woman with large breasts and firm thighs. Mad with rage, Cerabrate began to take his anger out on the woman.
A powerful slap to her face bleed Draudillon's lip, and a second struck her face, leaving a red handprint on her beautiful face. Cerabrate grabbed her by the horns and slammed her head into the floor.
Draudillon put up one last fight, clawing at his eye, and quickly fled the room. She screamed at the top of her lungs, trying to call for the soldiers.
I teleported over to Draudillon's side, moving faster than the soldiers. Draudillon, kneeling with her entire naked body exposed, gave me a relieved smile when she saw me. But then she suddenly remembered she was naked.
"Kyaaa! Ashfall-sama, please don't look at me, I'm in a very inappropriate state right now," Draudillon's face turned bright red, and she tried to cover her breasts and crotch with her hands.
It was a bit strange that she would make an issue of this at a time like this. But no matter how hard she tried, her delicate hands couldn't cover her large breasts. I immediately pulled a robe from my inventory and covered her with it.
"Queen Draudillon, please calm down and tell me what happened."
Suddenly, disgust appeared on Draudillon's face. All the muscles in her jaw tensed with anger.
"That perverted bastard, Cerabrate attacked me..."
She tried to continue, but I stopped her by pressing my index finger to her lips.
"I understand, Your Majesty, that's enough. I'll take care of the rest."
I stood up, changed into my armour, and picked up my mace-shaped weapon. Now the most important and exciting parts of the plan were about to begin.
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See you next year, gentlemen :-)
Anyway, I'll try to publish the next part very soon.
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