性瘾者

[I can't let my pregnant wife do it all.]

"Dad, it's okay!" Monik said, hugging his leg. "Skylus is okay! Ruto Oppa won't let my baby brother get hurt!"

That put him at ease.

And now that Glenn was looking closely, he noticed that Calyx de Luca's hand wasn't entirely touching Skylus' head.

A semi-transparent barrier with faint purple lights was protecting Skylus entire body.

[That purple aura…]

Glenn's gaze landed on Commander Ruto.

The young commander seemed like he was only standing and looking up at the intruder.

However, those who were born with Mana could see that Commander Ruto's barrier was there to protect Skylus and everyone on the balcony.

His Majesty Emperor Nero included, of couse.

Moreover, there was a single arrow floating above Calyx de Luca's head.

It looked like an ordinary arrow, but Glenn could tell otherwise.

[The amount of Mana in that little arrow is enough to destroy the Imperial Palace.]

"Is our son safe, my king?" Brigitte asked worriedly. "Will our Skylus really be fine?"

Oh, right.

[My wife doesn't have Mana.]

Glenn turned to Brigitte, his heart breaking a little when he saw Claude hugging his mother's leg tight as if he was afraid for Skylus' safety.

He could also see his wife discreetly touching her baby bump while consoling Claude.

[They're afraid.]

And rightfully so.

"Skylus will be fine, my queen," Glenn assured his wife and children. "Commander Ruto won't let anything bad happen to our son."

Because if Commander Ruto let any single person there get hurt…

"Right," Brigitte said, letting out a sigh of relief. It was as if his wife could read Glenn's mind because of what she said next. "Princess Neoma will never forgive Commander Ruto if that happens."

***

NERO raised his hand, silently signaling his personal knights hiding in the shadows to not make a move.

He could see the faint barrier around Prince Skylus.

And, yes, he could also see the single arrow above Calyx de Luca's head.

[Commander Ruto is really useful to be around with.]

"Your expression is hurting me, Your Imperial Majesty," Calyx said dramatically, removing his hand from Prince Skylus' head. "Is that how you treat a relative? I'm only here to enjoy the show that Your Imperial Majesty and Her Imperial Highness have prepared."

"If you're here to see me get crowned, then go get yourself a seat and watch in silence," Nero said, scoffing. "Don't worry– the ceremony will be short."

"Is that so? From how long the little saint did his opening prayer, I thought you were trying to delay the ceremony on purpose."

[Quick-witted bastard.]

"Come to think of it, I don't see Princess Neoma anywhere," Calyx said, smiling. "I wonder what she's up to."

"I'm done talking to you."

Nero didn't have to say anything else.

As soon as he said he was done talking, a faint purple aura surrounded the crow bastard.

And, in just the blink of an eye, Calyx de Luca disappeared.

It was clearly Commander Ruto's doing.

[Good riddance– clean and didn't create an unnecessary scene that would have only scared the people even more.]

It was a miracle that the people hadn't panicked yet.

[We have to seize this moment.]

"Let's begin the ceremony," Nero said when he glanced at Lord Manu who was only waiting for his next order. "Skip the boring part and head straight to the crowning part, Lord Manu."

Because the real show would only begin once Neoma arrived.

***

NIKOLAI was glad that Neoma contacted them again.

But he was half-worried because his daughter did that using a communication device that would only let them hear each other.

[In short, it's a regular call and not a video call.]

"Neoma, is everything alright?"

<"No, Papa Boss. My Soul Beast awakened as Crimson and not Tteokbokki.">

Okay, that was indeed some bad news.

After all, 'Crimson' was the God of Wrath and not the red dragon that his daughter considered as her 'younger brother.'

"How can I help you, daughter? Do you need me there?"

Since Tara already (reluctantly) gave them permission to stay in the Spirit World, it wouldn't be hard to ask the Queen to open a portal for him.

[Or I can just contact Trevor and ask him to send me back to the Imperial Palace.]

Nikolai wouldn't want to leave Mona, of course.

But he was sure his wife would want him to prioritize their children in that situation.

<"Nah, you shouldn't leave Mama Boss in that place, Papa Boss. I know that Grandma Irina is there, as well as the Goddess of Life. My children, too. Even so, I don't trust Queen Tara. I'm sure she'd pull some bullshit as soon as you leave the Spirit World.">

Nikolai nodded in agreement with Neoma.

[It seems like Tara is afraid of my presence.]

<"But I need you to send me an item as quickly as possible, Papa Boss.">

And when he heard what his daughter needed from him…

Nikolai shut his eyes tight while pinching the bridge of his nose. "Neoma, you're giving me PTSD."

[Did I use that term correctly?]

Neoma's rich laughter on the other end of the line answered his internal monologue.

<"Papa Boss, you sound like a modern person now!">

***

[THE SKY is bleeding.]

That was the only way Nero could explain it.

The clouds had turned red, and no one would get surprised if it suddenly rained blood.

In fact, that was what everything was thinking.

Hence, the people who watched the ceremony were now in panic.

[Helstor…]

Nero stood on the balcony, with the heavy crown on his head, while looking up at Helstor who was suspended in the air.

The ugly God of Eternal Darkness was looking down on Nero with a sneer.

"How unlucky of you, Your Imperial Majesty."

Pfft.

"You may have brought the Goddess of Misfortune here. But you know what?" Nero said, breaking into a big smile when he felt his other half. "Neoma is my greatest luck."

Of course, Helstor looked confused.

Until everyone heard the loud voice that seemingly pierced the bloody sky.

"LET'S FUCKING GOOO!"

Only Neoma would say that cringe line in that situation.

But Nero would forgive his twin sister because she arrived while riding a roaring, angry Red Dragon.

[How cool.]

However...

[What is that in Neoma's hand?]

Was Nero right to think that it was the...?

***

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