Demon Lord: Erotic Adventure in Another World

Asmodeus stood looking up at his next opponent, a huge white-striped tiger. He felt a sense of pressure just looking at the monster... using his demon lord's eyes—he couldn't help but feel shocked at its strength.

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Name: Baku

Race: Spirit Beast (Land Guardian)

Level: 450 (SSS)

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"Young one, must you seek violence to prove oneself?"

Baku's voice was elegant and old, and it reminded Asmodeus of a grandfather. He didn't find any sense of mockery or arrogance—the creature's voice and gaze felt like a gentle pond or river flowing naturally.

'This is the guardian that protects this empire? Impressive, there are five more of them...'

"It is not violence or to prove myself. I only seek to fight the strong to surpass my past self. The me from yesterday who was weaker."

"Young one, do not bullshit this old man. I can tell you are excited to fight me, look at the hands holding your axe and those bloodshot eyes!"

There was a slightly upbeat tone despite the rise in Baku's tone.

"Old man..."

"Who are you calling old man?!"

"Then don't call me Young one!"

'Haha... his sections are so cute, like an old man sitting outside the pub, complaining about the weather or youth of today!'

"This is this, that is that!" The tiger snorted. It was clearly playing with Asmodeus, yet neither showed a true bad face or sense of anger.

"I see... old man, you're bored right? You want to fight it out like the good old days!"

"..."

There wasn't an answer, but the aura of the huge tiger trembled for the first time. It wasn't just Asmodeus guessing, but he felt a sense of kinship with the beast.

Their eyes filled with a sort of bleak boredom.

'I can feel it; this old man wants to fight... even if it's just once more.'

'Can I give him a run for his money in my current state... I became too lax, although I live for the women I love.'

'This world isn't gentle enough to let me lower my guard for so long!'

Asmodeus lowered his axe and stepped closer to Baku, although they stood atop a colossal mountaintop. Baku used his powers to create a vast field of plains by destroying the peak with his roar.

'At least that's the stories told by those who live locally.'

"Can you give it to me, young one? Are you really strong enough... even with that foul energy within you?"

"Foul energy, it's just another path. There is no difference between you or me old man, don't be like that now."

"Hahaha!"

A tiger laughing like a common old man felt bizarre and made Asmodeus feel a sense of his fantasy world collapsing.

Though he wouldn't say this out loud... the tiger was really strong.

'Hmmm? His gaze became sharper and those blue eyes feel more vibrant.'

"What is your name, young one."

"Asmodeus, and yours?"

Although he knew the beast's name, it was polite to ask first.

Because these were the guardians who would help protect Yuina's empire in the future. Asmodeus planned to beat them all down and then make them guard her for the next year until he could come and kidnap her.

"Hmph! I am the noble spirit Baku, once ruler of feline beasts, now their protector!"

"Old man~ I didn't use my title so stop bragging, you're just an old cat ready to retire!"

"You little basta—Ahem! Let us decide how to fight. Will you battle me in this form... or—"

POOF—!

The next moment, a middle-aged male with a handsome face, white striped hair down to his back, and armour in the same pattern as his tiger-striped fur.

He held a spear with a black pole and silver blade, yet the aura exuding from the man was huge.

"Oh? You can transform! Good! So can I!"

BANG—!

The moment Asmodeus unleashed his full power, his body twisted and contorted, growing taller, his horns thick and twisted yet carrying immense magical power. Tight muscles filled his back, covered in flexible, tough, black exoskeletal armour.

His raven wings were beautiful and glossy, fluttered, and all eight flapped elegantly. A moment later, Asmodeus opened his closed eyes, the black sclera glossy, while his iris was a deep sapphire blue colour with cross-shaped pupils.

"Young one... you?!"

"Nice to meet you, esteemed spirit king. I am the Demon King, Asmodeus Vincenzo."

"That explains the fucking dark energy...!"

However, the beast, who should be the sworn enemy of the demon king, didn't attack Asmodeus or grow violent. He remained the same, not just because Asmodeus was polite but because of the scent and energy of the beastkin close to him. Yumiko's bond with him created a thick, red aura like a silken thread, and Baku accepted this male because of that.

"You have a close bond with the little girls from the Inukami clan... I knew their grandmother. Yet I can see for a demon king, how much you adore and care for them... how strange."

"Aha... I love my future wives old man!"

"..."

"Yes, it doesn't matter if you are not human, not a beastkin or even if you are the empires sworn enemy. Like those crafty humans do all the time, can't alliances and friendships change and grow over time... Show me, Asmodeus, the power to protect the children of a dear friend. Then my power and oath is yours!"

[It seems you have an amazing affinity with this cat...]

'Hahaha, well he's old but reminds me of the old men who came to visit Mother Dojo with their wives.'

Suddenly, Serena finally spoke to him again after getting mad. Asmodeus felt a sense of relief when he heard her voice speaking of something so lightly. That meant that he stood a chance, though, with the current situation, he didn't feel like he might lose anyway.

'I bet he loved their grandmother... I can tell!'

[...]

[Want a job as the Goddess of love?]

'Tsk... that might be amusing...'

"Understood old man, let's see who stands in the end! If I lose, I will dedicate myself to those children you speak of, and ensure this empire never falls."

[You planned to do that anyway?!]

[Tricking a poor, senile old cat....]

'Shut it!' Asmodeus thought with a smirk on his face.

He had planned on fighting all the Guardians of the continent. They were beings so strong, and just one was much stronger than his regular state! He could grow powerful with each one and finally have some interesting combat.

"Well, since you wish to fight, let us move away from the edge, and enter my realm. I would hate for this mountain to be destroyed. You too right? If those who are sneaking and trying to peek from that hill were to suffer. You wouldn't like that right?"

'Yeah... that arachne still insisted on following me. Even after fighting monsters far stronger than it... or flying several hours. It still found me in the end and made a nest close to me.'

Serena's eyes narrowed while looking at the magical orb showing Asmodeus and his current state... She didn't want to tell him what she learned because he wasn't ready to accept it yet.

There were many things she didn't know.

[It seems I cannot protect you forever, Asmodeus...]

[Well... I have a hunch, but let's focus on the fight right now.]

[That obsession and Asmodeus would definitely be her type if she lost her memories or was reborn. Could this be a chance for that poor hero to lead a happier end this time?]

Serena's smile became filled with warmth as she focused on Asmodeus, who vanished from the mortal realm.

The Goddess could see everything from above... she could see the path of the future. But not all. It was still too far. Even her power, a Higher Goddess, didn't allow her to see everything.

***

After stepping into the strange spirit realm, the sound of wind and insects vanished... a world of almost silence.

Asmodeus felt at peace here, as if his soul had finally returned home. To a distant memory in his past as a child, standing beside his mother at the market buying food or watching his dad running his gang.

'Now... how will this play out?'

"Asmodeus, prepare yourself well. This battle, I shalln't hold back."

"Okay... I will!"

"Tell me when you are ready."

'Haa... It's been a long time since I bothered to make an effort. Did I become too comfortable with their love and affection?'

'Though I told the knights they were out of shape and needed to become stronger. Those words were meant for myself too.'

He then leaned his head back, covering his eyes.

Then, using his hand as the background, he peered at the screen he had long forgotten to check. It was the first time Asmodeus had reactivated all the notifications that he had found annoying in months.

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Status

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Name: Asmodeus Vincenzo

Title: Demon King, Apostle of Lust, Blessing of Serena, Traitor, Enemy of Death, Marked by Death, Murderer, Woman Killer.

Main Class: Demon King - Level 65

Sub Class: Fallen Angel - Level 80

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Attributes

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Strength: 1050 [1450]

Agility: 450 [550]

Stamina: 925 [1125]

Grit: 1020 [1320]

Intellect: 952 [1152]

Half Demon Form: Level 300 (SSS-Rank)

Demon King Form: Level 380 (SSS-Rank)

*Numbers in brackets = Demon Form Attributes

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Magic Proficiency

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Arcane: Grade-C

Fire: Grade-A

Ice: Grade-C

Wind: Grade-C

Earth: Grade-C

Blood: Grade-A

Shadow: Grade-B

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The changes were quite immense, and he could feel that his strength was close to that of Hero Alan, who was an SSS rank.

'However, looking at these attributes, his strength is below mine... but my Agility is a problem. Although my teleportation can mask that, it seems the issue needs fixing somehow.'

"Phew..."

'I've come a long way since half a year ago...'

"Okay, old man... shall we do it?"