Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix

"Asura~ when can we go home?"

"Xue'er, there are still a few things to collect before we leave."

"Mmmm."

It was strange for Xavida to be so quiet. However, after she changed her cultivation system to a similar one to Asura, she began sleeping more often.

[That's because of her body adapting to her sudden breakthrough to the fourth layer... That should have taken weeks or even months, if not for the hectic situation in the assessment and the amount of sex you two had.]

'I see...'

He worried about both her and Mu Xue. After all, they were to become his wives.

The official ceremony to become engaged would happen in two months when he goes home to visit his parents.

Asura wondered why the princess followed them, but then again, she had prizes ranked second. He felt strange being around her after their training session and the mishaps.

"Vela, it seems you got stronger—we should spar next time you're free."

"Really!? Ahem... yes, I would like that very much. You have gotten stronger, too, but I won't lose!"

"Hmmm..." Mu Xue watched the pair but closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth of his arms.

Their group waited a few minutes before several teaching staff arrived with several boxes for each one.

Lorem held the two largest boxes with the number one at the front. Her face was awkward as she saw the women around Asura.

"Here, take your reward. You both earned it."

Asura's hands opened the box without waiting. Normally, there would have been a ranking battle, but all the top ten accepted the top five were Asura, Mu Xue, Xavida, Vela and some random girl named Juniper.

Inside the box was a contract that explained he would receive ten gold coins on the first of every month from now on and where to collect it with the first bag inside the box.

Then, a special card with his name and mana density injected into it unlocked the best training rooms and monster training pens, giving him valuable devouring and training chances.

'Hmmm, there's something else? A land ownership certificate and a set of old, rusty keys?'

"What's this?"

A note was attached.

—Asura Fenix, because of your extreme achievements in this year's assessments, the royal family has given you one of the vacant mansions in the royal district's inner ring.

This property is yours to keep and maintain for as long as you attend the academy, and should you improve or remain at your current rank, you shall continue owning it.

'Damn... That's nice. These places cost thousands of gold coins depending on size and location. Not everyone can own them, even my dad would have to fill in several forms and wait for his luck! I wonder how big this mansion is... Hopefully, not some dump.'

"Congratulations, Asura Fenix."

"Congrats!"

"Awesome!"

Everyone congratulated him, but Lorem remained silent, looking at the keys in his hand before leaving Bernard to finish up. Asura noticed her as she looked back at him with a slightly blushing face. It was only then he realised Lorem lived in the same district.

'Maybe we will live closer together in the future...'

Asura liked that idea.

Mu Xue opened hers, finding the same things Asura received.

'Oh... The princess also got one, too.'

Vela jumped for joy, hugging the keys and certificate, squealing loudly before she realised that she, Asura and Xavida all had keys to the same place, but they were not the owners but tenants. Asura's tenants!

'How convenient... Looks like I have three wives already. Wait... Xavida?'

Xavida yawned, grabbing the key before kissing Asura's cheeks, causing many people, especially Vela, to look at her in surprise.

"Good job, hubby... Now, can we go home?"

"Yes, let's head home."

Mu Xue giggled, taking Asura's other arm as Vela awkwardly followed behind.

"Am I going to live with these three people...? Will my chastity be okay?"

****

The route home wasn't difficult because the princes were with them. They could board the royal carriage, which used monsters to pull the cart, arriving at their new mansion in minutes. Despite the strained atmosphere, the girls seemed to get along well enough.

Asura looked at the enormous building, standing four stories tall with beautiful decorations. There was even a garden filled with rare plants and trees.

'It's massive! This thing must have cost tens of thousands of gold coins...'

There was a barrier surrounding the property that stopped bad airflow and cold weather and kept the entire area clean and clear of dust and rain.

It even blocked out noise from entering or exiting unless permitted by the owner.

'I wonder how the academy managed to buy this for me...? Maybe it was Lorem?'

Before he could think too much, the girls unlocked the door and charged inside; their little hands flicked, lighting up the entrance, which had a beautiful staircase leading upwards, with beautiful paintings and artworks left around the room. It added an elegant beauty.

"Wow... So spacious!"

Mu Xue jumped onto the large sofa, giggling happily as Vela and Xavida explored the mansion with Asura.

"It has six bedrooms and bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, dining room and living room..."

"There's even a library, study room, monster-rearing pen and training room."

Vela and Xavida finished Asura's thoughts as he explored the mansion.

"Amazing... How did the academy afford this...?"

Asura wanted to know. He doubted Lorem spent so much money on him.

'No... She doesn't seem like that type of person. Something else is happening... Who wants me to form a good relationship with the princess?'

He decided not to worry about it too much.

"Girls, let's unpack and relax... We deserve some peace after everything."

Mu Xue and Xavida agreed as Vela blushed before nodding.

***

The next moment, they watched Asura pull out dozens of items from the space: potions, other weapons and gold coins, clothes, props and gems.

Mu Xue giggled as Vela looked shocked, seeing Asura use spatial magic.

"Where did all this come from...?"

"Husband is amazing!"

Asura shrugged, putting everything into separate piles and placing them in the correct locations.

Then he found the item he was looking for, a gravity device that could let him constantly train in a strenuous environment. It was the item that the prince found, but he didn't understand what it was due to all the copper and rusted metals surrounding it.

'Luckily, I have Helia who helped repair it using the monoliths power... But that made it even more effective and dangerous..'

He placed it aside before handing Mu Xue and Xavida their rewards.

"These are for you two."

For Mu Xue, he handed her a beautiful ocean blue necklace with a huge heart-shaped gemstone. Xavida got a bracelet made from precious metal and jewels, covered in rubies.

"D-Darling... Thank you. Can you put mine on?"

Mu Xue asked innocently as Asura fastened it around her neck. Then Xavida pouted before sitting on Asura's lap, extending her arm as he gently wrapped the bracelet around her wrist.

"Thank you..."

Mu Xue and Xavida kissed Asura's cheeks before snuggling against him.

"Erm... Aha..." The princess seemed awkward before a lovely opal gemstone broach and hairpin were pushed towards her.

Asura's action caused her mouth to open, unable to respond.

"The trader seemed to have a few rare goods, and the moment I saw these four items, I thought of you girls. So take the gift as a friend if it's too awkward."

Mu Xue nodded before pushing Vela towards Asura.

"Yes, princess... You're one of us now. Friends help each other."

Xavida smiled sweetly, nodding as Vela slowly moved forward, letting Asura fasten the brooch and hairpin tying her hair up in a lovely high ponytail...

Suddenly Vela thought this was not good, and she should stop it, but she couldn't.

Yet his hands were so warm and comforting that the thought died in her heart.

'Is it me, or does it feel like these two girls are slowly corrupting the princess?'

Asura told Mu Xue and Vela about the merchant and how he sold information for ridiculous prizes until the princess dozed off, leaning against Asura's shoulder.

"Are you two leaving?"

"Mmm, we have something to speak about...."

"See you later, husband."

He could only watch with a wry smile as his two future wives left the room with serious faces.

****

⁜ Mu Xue POV

Mu Xue and Xavida left Asura with the sleeping princess before walking outside the mansion, then they activated the barrier, preventing anyone from listening in.

"Okay, Xavida... What is wrong?"

"Big sister, I am..." Her hand stroked her stomach, revealing both the ring on her finger that matched Mu Xue and showed what she wanted to ay.

Mu Xue's face went bright red. "Y-You mean... Darling and you..."

Xavida nodded before hugging her elder sister. "Yes... Big sister, I am pregnant.

For a moment, Mu Xue's head turned blank, like she lost everything she cherished, thinking that Xavida might push her aside or ask her to step back for the children...

'I don't want to lose him... Why?'

Mu Xue couldn't describe the feeling, but Asura was the most important person in her life. He became her reason to grow stronger and improve.

"Big sister..."

Tears dripped down her face as Xavida hugged her tightly.

"Why are you crying... I won't steal darling from you."

"Big sister should get pregnant too, and then we can give birth together in two years, ehehe."

Mu Xue blinked before wiping her tears. "R-Really!?"

"Of course, big sister..."

"Wait, two years? Why so long, isn't it normally 9 months?"

Mu Xue asked, confused, as Xavida shook her head.

"Nope... Dragonkin gestate for two years. Darling should prepare lots of food and ingredients for us. Because we eat a lot."

"No, no... I am not a dragonkin but a human! I can't get pregnant yet, but if timed correctly..." Mu Xue's face blushed, remembering their nights together before the assessment.

"Let's tell darling later... Since he will be shocked."

"Yeah... Let's go back inside and tease the princess!"

Xavida giggled before Mu Xue deactivated the barrier as they returned inside.

Vela slept peacefully against Asura's shoulder as he read a book, humming a strange tune.

"Darling, we're back~."

Mu Xue watched in silence beside Asura as Xavida sat on his lap, now seeming to be her home spot.

'I am glad she accepted me. At first, I was jealous, but now I can't imagine my life without them both.'

She gracefully watched as Asura and Xavida began to bicker, almost waking up the princess who spoke in her sleep, complaining about training, the guards, and Asura beating her up.