Chapter 342: The Demon King and His Goddess
The moment he held onto her body, Serena's eyes changed for a moment once again. He could feel that she didn't wish to act this way. Asmodeus caused her to become this way due to his selfish and irresponsible behaviour.
'I will not let you fall into madness.'
'Give me this one chance, to save you from the darkness.'
Serena was a goddess who lost everything even after trying to rebuild herself several times. The gods above easily destroyed and took everything away from her.
Asmodeus understood that his touching Yumiko was something symbolic and caused her already fractured heart to shatter once again.
That's why he became desperate, his divine power not enough to take her head to head—instead, he used it sneakily so she would never resist.
—How can I trust you when you have already done that?
—I waited so long until you could withstand me, and then you chose another!
Serena wore her heart on her sleeve—despite being a goddess, she desperately tried to keep him out of her heart at the start. Yet Asmodeus realised that this gentle and kind goddess couldn't say no to him, the one who watched and protected him from being a small child.
It was a familial affection she held towards him in the beginning.
Until they met, and he began to change that love because of his actions. Did it all start from the day he mistook her for Yumiko, molested her, and awoke to something the goddess had never experienced before?
"Then if I choose you right here and now?"
—What?!
Her hands loosened from his body before Asmodeus used his power to push her back against the rock, her body slamming hard as she gasped for air.
—You!
Before she could attack him again, his hands wrapped around hers.
Asmodeus interlocked their fingers and pushed them against the cold, icy rock... it felt closer to a frozen comet than a stone.
—I don't believe you... let me go—what trickery is this?!
—You have so many women who are always showing me those acts!
—Never once telling me nice things and just accepting my help as if I am some kind of convenient tool!
Another cold truth...
He couldn't argue back with her because, from the start, he knew she watched his actions and could hear his thoughts and plans.
When did he ever put Serena's feelings or thoughts first?
Did he ever consider her at all?
These thoughts caused dark shadows in his mind, her beautiful voice enchanting when happy, but when upset, it felt like a ferocious beast gnawing at his spirit.
'No... it's different, even if I don't speak it out loud.'
'I know that Serena was special!'
"There is nobody who can take your place... nobody!"
Serena's eyes widened for a moment, the golden good returning to her pupils, the cold atmosphere of her divine realm fading. Serena trembled, her hands grasping Asmodeus tightly as if to break them and push him away.
—Don't... lie... Continue your journey on empire
—I won't fall for such sweet words...
In reality, they both understood that she longed for these sweet words. Not while playing or joking around but honestly and sincerely whispering in her ear and speaking to her face.
Serena's experience with love and affection was non-existent; thus, she couldn't understand these intense feelings and mood swings because of Asmodeus.
So she kept bottling them up, hiding her anger, frustration and sorrow so he wouldn't see.
It seemed as if she only wished for him to see the best of her, while these dirty and dark feelings became something of a shackle to her.
"Will you not believe my words, Serena?" Asmodeus spoke in a low, hoarse voice.
He could feel her powers crushing his body from all sides, the rejection of her current feelings and his words. Yet he didn't release her hands. While gazing at her dull yellow iris and the flood of tears, she refused to let him wipe them.
—No!
A shout filled with anger and confusion struck Asmodeus deep inside his soul. He understood she was resisting his words despite wishing to accept them with every inch of her heart.
Thus, her defensive mechanism rejected them, turning into a roar full of emotion.
—I refuse to believe such honey-laced words when your actions are anything but loving!
What could he do when she kept rejecting everything?
'Is this it, then...'
Asmodeus had one last choice left. It wasn't like before. She had already broken what little boundaries there were between them, showing how much she desired his love yet refused to admit it.
"Don't regret it..."
—Hmph! Regret what? I am....?!
The next moment, her eyes completely shone bright gold, and she gazed at his face close up. His forehead touched against hers gently, her Silver hair intertwining with his white bangs as both closed their eyes.
Their lips connected as if drawn to each other naturally.
Her voice went mute—after screaming into his mouth, his tongue wrapped around hers, and even Asmodeus couldn't tell when his feelings ended and her feelings started.
Everything started with him touching her without permission, mistaking her for Yumiko.
So this time, he touched her, knowing it was Serena. He didn't hold back as their kiss became more aggressive, trying to taste every inch of her. Her teeth bit down on his lips as payback.
But it was too late—he crossed a boundary she was too afraid to cross for herself. And now there was no going back... not from her and definitely not from himself.
[Not like this... I can't resist you like this...]
Her voice sounded in his mind, not one of anger but as if it began melting. Serena could feel a deep change inside of herself due to Asmodeus' actions, his emotions flowing directly through her body as well.
'I won't ever give you up! Even if you beg me to!' Asmodeus poured his emotions into his mind, letting her feel all of his thoughts and feelings. The sweet taste of blood oozing from his lips, from her bite, as he wrapped his arms tightly around her.
[Is this for real? Do you have these feelings towards me?]
Disbelief... shock... and pure bliss.
Serena didn't realise that before long, it was her tongue coiled around his, sucking on his lips to taste more of his saliva. Her emotions began to leak, almost like an explosion. She grabbed his body, sliding her hands around his hips, pulling him closer.
[Mine] her mind spoke out. A childish yet affectionate voice.
[Mine~ I won't let you go!]
[Finally... you are mine... you are watching me!]
'You are wrong... it's you who are mine! I won't let you slip away again, Serena!'
His power became more intense.
Serena pushed herself up from the rocks.
Her raven wings unfurled, flapping rapidly as their bodies shot into the sky. For a moment, both lovers flew above the golden clouds, the moon now faded, as sunlight illuminated both their figures from below.
Serena embraced him tighter while kissing Asmodeus, his own body also wrapped around hers tightly.
[I've loved you for so long... I wanted you to kiss me, to push me down, to tell me I am cute...]
[I hated the other women, wanted to guide you to death!]
[Even if I am this jealous... will you still...]
'I love you.'
A thick strand of silver saliva dripped from their lips as Asmodeus extended his winds, fluttering faster in the air as they danced through her realm, their lips slightly swollen.
Despite being kissed and groped countless times by Asmodeus before, it was always a little playful, neither ready to commit. Yet this time, it was different.
Both were deeply aware of whose lips and bodies they touched, seeking comfort and pleasure from one another.
—You cannot get rid of me now... Ryuji!
Her eyes shone with a beautiful golden glow, her lips red and glossy—Serena looked more like the goddess of the day and night than just the darkness.
—Oh my god...
—Did you give me... all of Lumina's Divine power?!
He struggled to breathe—Asmodeus felt as if his chest would burst... during their passionate kiss. He wanted Serena to no longer be bound to the darkness.
Thus, he gained all the power from Lumina. He poured it into Serena, making her figure now a mixture of night and day, light and dark.
"This is my love for you... can you accept it? My beloved goddess... This Demon King wants to marry a goddess, and break all taboo's."
—No one will deny me any further... this time, I want to devour you utterly... till you are the one screaming.
A demonic smile broke on Serena's face as she suddenly flapped her wings even quicker, pushing her lover right past the clouds until he fell.
Their bodies hurled to the ground, shimmering as the wind pressure and aura around them glowed bright red until their bodies smashed into the ground, shattering half of her realm.
"Ah...!"
—Take responsibility.
Her body crashed against Asmodeus', her breasts pressed firmly against his chest as she leaned forward and kissed his neck. There were no words after that; only actions mattered.
While his head was spinning, he tried to focus and relax as he felt his clothes being ripped apart—his lover was taking what rightfully belonged to her.
His lips curled upward as he put his arms around Serena's head.
Despite being crushed by the weight of her aura, there was no better feeling in the world than the softness of her body pressed against his.
—I will take your first time!
Enveloped by a golden light, Asmodeus felt a sudden burst of divine energy flooding into his body.
He didn't understand what happened at first until he saw himself reflected in Serena's eyes before she bit his neck.
He had a handsome face and ocean blue eyes... but his long golden hair and youthful face.
—Your body... I broke a taboo, but I don't care!
Asmodeus no longer felt her voice hurt... he listened to her lovely and affectionate tone, seduced yet clear-minded.
'What happened?!'