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When I found myself near the room where my brothers and sister usually spend time, including my mother. I decided to prepare in advance. Meeting with my Mother can always end painfully for me. It is difficult for any Mother to let her child go from home, even if he is already strong enough to protect himself. I also hid the Merascilla in my pocket, I still didn't have enough for my Mother to ask about it, if everything goes well, I'll show the others.

-* Sigh*-

I can't remember how many times I have already taken a tired sigh while walking to my Mother. I even prepared a lot of potions in advance, for all cases of a possible "battle". I also need to be prepared for her "insidious" methods.

-*Click*-

-*Creak*-

When I opened the door to the room. I saw Shirone and Greifia playing some dolls together, as well as talking about something. And my brothers are the opposite. Zeldris is reading about something, and looking at the mountain of books next to him, he got very carried away. Vali, with the help of a wooden sword beats a wooden dummy. The mother sits on a chair at the entrance and looks at all this. Probably doesn't want Vali to run away again and run all over the castle. You're very lucky, Vali, now my Mother and I are going to have a very important conversation.

I approach my Mother. When she looked at who it was who came up to her from behind, she saw me. I didn 't waste my time and say:

- Mom, I have an important conversation with you, and it's better that no one hears us. I hinted at the children.

- Eh? Meliodas? Son, is something wrong? - Asked the slightly agitated Mother.

- No, Mom. But this conversation is very important, can we talk in another room? He asked in a serious tone.

But the other children, when they heard my voice, were happy at first and seemed to want to call me, but when they heard that I was going to talk to my mother about something important, they changed their minds. And it looks like someone got curious, what are we going to talk about? What to do children are curious creatures.

- Okay, but let's not take too long, otherwise someone will want to play catch-up around the castle again if I'm late. Mom said, looking at Vali.

---

When my mom and I stayed in the same room, I decided not to waste time and get to the point:

- Mom, I decided that I want to have my own personal castle and territory. - In a decisive tone.

- WHAT?!?!! - Mom said in shock, from her voice, it looks like half of the castle heard her scream. I even covered my ears from this.

- Son, why do you want to leave us? Did we do something wrong? Are you lonely? Is someone blackmailing you? Or... - Mom started asking questions without stopping. And I'm surprised by her questions.

- Mom, stop! I'm all right. This is purely my personal decision. I decided to leave our castle myself. -

- Why?!?!? Mom shouted in surprise.

- I need it, Mom. I understand you're worried about me, but you have to remember that I'm the crown prince of the Demon Kingdom. If I am under your and Father's protection forever, I will not be able to show what I am capable of in the future. I'm just asking you to understand and accept my decision. - In a decisive tone.

Hearing my words, Mom's aura wavered, and I saw her emotions for a couple of seconds..... I wish I hadn't done that!!! There were so many of them that if I hadn't seen Merascilla's emotions before, I would have lost my balance and fallen. But most of all there was an emotion in Mom - sadness.

- But... my Meliodas... I will be very ...*Whimper*...sad without you....*Whimper*... -

Mom started using her "insidious" technique, namely, "Tears of pity"! How despicable! And how low! Damn, I don't have many options left. All my previous arguments, now they will be worth little weight, because in the end everything will look as if I don't take into account the feelings of others. If so, we will have to compromise:

- You don't have to worry, Mom, I've already made an agreement with my Father. I won't be too far away from you and I'll come by often to be with you. And... I'll b...b... let you.... with G-Greifia..* Trembling*... dress me up when... I will come to you. - As soon as I gave myself away, such a compromise. O great "Demon God", give me the strength to endure what awaits me in the future.

After my words, Mom stopped pretending to be a dying swan and crying. She wiped her tears for a couple of minutes, and thought about something.

- Son, it's very difficult for me to let you leave home so early and live far away from your family yourself. Even though you were often busy in training, I always tried to give my children love and protection. So that in the future, you will not become terrible personalities who like only cruelty, hatred and pain. After all, in my childhood, my family almost did not give me love, and therefore I made a promise to myself, if I could prove that I was worthy of being the head of the house, then my children would never feel what I felt! Mom said decisively. From such pressure, my resolve gave a shiver. But I can't give up, I still have a lot of plans!

- Mom, I understand, you love us all, but you understand. Even dragons have to let their children go sooner or later so that they can become stronger, able to protect their loved ones. It's hard for me to leave you too, but either that or I'll be too weak because of your protection. - Shouted out his argument. After my words, Mom was quiet for a couple of minutes. I urgently need to choose a couple more arguments, if this continues, my chances of getting my castle with the territory will fall even more.

But suddenly I felt an invisible pressure begin to press on me!

-*Creak*-

-*Creak*-

-*Creak*-

Everything is creaking. And just a little more, and I'll fall to my knees. Too much pressure. I have identified its source. And this is my Mother! Now she looks at me with a cold gaze. I realized that Mom was using her aura, and using mana to pin me down harder. I could resist this pressure if I used the "Higher Demon" mode, but then my secret would be revealed. While I was thinking, Mom said:

"Is that all?" You're barely able to move under my pressure, Meliodas. With such a weak force, you won't be able to resist the powerful nobles of the Demon Kingdom. Are you still sure about all this, Meliodas? - In a cold voice.

If it weren't for the training and battles I went through, as well as my own will, I could have already given up on my Mother's attempts to keep me.

Pull yourself together! This is just the pressure of the aura, in order to resist it, I need to release my aura, but then I will have to spend 60% of my mana to level the odds. And I'm pretty sure Mom is holding back 50% of her power in all of this, even though she's an Archdemon, so there's no point complaining.

-*Creak*-

-*Creak*-

-*Crackling*-

-*Creak*-

-*Crackling*-

When I released my aura, our auras started a battle of strength. Everything around, namely the room, began to give noticeable cracks. If we continue, there is a chance that our auras will reach the next room, where the children are. Or our mana will run out sooner. Drops of sweat are already falling on my forehead. We need to hold on! Pull yourself together!

After a couple of minutes, I suddenly felt the pressure of my Mother's aura begin to disappear, so as not to complicate the situation, I decided to also remove my aura pressure. And after a couple of minutes, our auras disappeared, as did the pressure.

- Haaa.... * Inhale*..* Exhale*... Haaa... * Breathing heavily* - After the pressure disappeared, I was able to calmly breathe a sigh of relief. Just a little more and he could have just fallen to his knees, since Mom's aura could have held on for a long time. My mana was already running out, I hope now Mom won't repeat this trick again, although why did she remove the pressure auras? But suddenly I heard my mother's voice:

- You passed, son. - In a normal tone.

When I looked at her, with an uncomprehending face, she added:

- I was checking on you, son. If you had fallen because of my pressure, I would have thought that you were not ready to leave our house yet. And if you were still weak in the strength of your will, then I would have to leave you in the castle, under my and your Father's protection. But seeing you still on your feet, even after I released the pressure from which an ordinary lower demon knight would kneel, it means you are strong enough to fight Elite Demon knights and below. - My mother explained to me, I decided to clarify something:

- It means... - I wanted to say, but Mom answered for me.

- Yes, I allow you to leave the castle, and have your own territory, with a castle. Mom said in a slightly sad tone.

-* Heavy sigh*-

I was very glad that I was able to "survive" after "this", but it seems that I was glad early:

- And also, don't forget your promise about the outfits. Greifia and I will be happy to find you a cute outfit.~ - Mom said in a cheerful tone.

Damn me, Archangel! Eh... as they say, you can't win without sacrifices.

- Okay, I won't forget. - I tried to put on a smile and confidence.

- Hihi... Son, you need to keep your word when it comes to your loved ones. Don't worry, Greifia and I have already dressed up your brothers.~ - Mom said in a cheerful tone. Now I feel sorry for my brothers.

---

After "talking" with my Mother, I decided to play with my brothers and sister. We had fun, about 5 hours. I had to immediately prepare for the fact that I would be dressed up in all sorts of outfits. So Mom and Greifia, and Shirone, had a great time. As for Shirone, she was just looking and evaluating. And when he was spending time with his brothers, Vali asked me to teach him how to fight, and Zeldris asked me to play normal games with him.

And when all the children started going to bed, I took with me, almost sleepy Shirone to her sister. I could leave her there, but I think it's better for her to be with Kuroka.

Of course, I had to go to my Father first, but I'm just on my way to the Library. I can then tell my Father how the "negotiations" with my Mother went.

I'm standing at the door of Yui's Library right now. And to begin with, I knocked.

-*Knock-knock*-

-*Knock-knock*-

-*Click*-

A couple of minutes later, the door opened and I saw the one who opened it. It was Yui, in her usual casual attire. White blouse, with a black ribbon. A bright black skirt, and a black belt. Black stockings. Black bow. She has a funny choice of outfits.

Seeing me, Yui smiled happily. I decided to greet her first, and said:

- Hi, Yui. How are you? - With a smile on his face.

- Meliodas, do you need something? Or someone? Yui asked playfully.

"Hehe, I came here for you.~ - Said in the same playful tone, but did not forget to add a predatory smile on his face. Yui and I sometimes flirt like that, and we both seem to like it. Although it may look silly from the outside, but we do this only in private.

- Oh! I see, ~ and why did the Demon King's son need me?~" Yui asked in a playful tone.

- I don't know, hmm... maybe kidnap a beautiful vampire princess?~~ - With a predatory smile. I looked around Yui's entire body, proving my words.

"I'm afraid you made a mistake, there is no vampire princess here~, only a former princess and a Book Master~," Yui said with a smile. I portrayed the face of "disbelief" and "stupefaction".

- What a pity... *sad sigh *, and I so wanted to kidnap her and lock her in my room.~ And then spend a bunch of nights together with her~. After all, I've heard that the vampire princess is as beautiful as the moon~ which shines in the dark night.~ - I said in a sad theatrical tone. When Yui heard my "compliment", I could definitely see a little red tint on her face.

- Fufu~ then come in, maybe we still have that "beautiful"~ vampire princess.~ - Said Yui beckoning me with her index finger to herself. I just smiled and went to her. All this time, Shirone only tried to stand on her feet, as she really wanted to sleep. Therefore, Shirone did not understand about our attempts to flirt with Yui.

When I entered the library with Shirone, I was able to see the beautiful Royal Library again. There were large bookcases. Each of them contained a variety of books and scrolls. The library itself also has 2 floors. A huge book next to the entrance catches the eye. There is also a beautiful red carpet on the floor. And also here you can see the beautiful moonlight through the glass.

Yui led us through a corridor of bookcases. While we were walking, I took Shirone in my arms and carried her in the pose of a princess, although she is so light and small, just like a kitten.~ While no one saw, I started scratching behind Shirone's ear, and got a response:

-*Mrrr*-

-*Mrrr*-

-*Mrrr*-

When Yui heard someone purring, she turned in my direction and saw me stroking the sleeping Shirone in my arms, behind her ears. Yui smiled and said:

- Are you sure you came here for the sake of that "beautiful princess"?~ - Yui hinted playfully, looking at us. I kept up with her and said:

"Of course~, but like any future Demon King, I have to have several girls at once.~ But if the beautiful vampire princess can't accept my girls, then I'll have to find another approach to her.~ - Predatory smile. After my words, Yui gave me a very accusing look.

- Meliodas, I have an important question for you. - Yui suddenly said, and it looks like she decided to stop playing.

- What is it? - In the same serious tone.

- Do you like these Nekomat sisters as girls? Yui asked in a serious tone.

I didn't get too confused at that moment, as I quite guessed that Yui noticed how I looked and treated the sisters of Nekomat. Eh... lying to your girlfriend is not exactly masculine.

- *Sigh* Let's take Shirona to her sister, Kuroko, first, and we'll talk about it. - Said in a serious tone. It seems to have realized that the topic is very delicate and there is a reason associated with it next to them. Yui was wise to turn around and continue on her way.

---

After a couple of minutes of walking, we found ourselves in a fairly spacious part of the Library, where there were large long tables, chairs, candles, magic crystals for light, books, in general, everything you need to study and learn knowledge. On one of the tables, there was a pile of mountains of books, and behind the chair of this table, sat a girl with black hair and black cat ears. It was obviously Kuroko, who studied books on all possible magic. Then I felt the mana fluctuations all around us. Trying to figure out what it is, I heard Yui's voice:

- She spends quite a long time in my library. At first, she studied simple basic magic, and when she realized her best side in magic, she immediately began to study all possible spells, combat types. She also asked for books related to Youkai magic, but as I told you, there are very few of them here, and not all the information there is 100% true. Over time, she has almost settled in the library, and studies magic alone. Yui told me about Kurok's visits in a slightly irritated tone. And what is Yui hinting at to me?

- Does she annoy you or bother you? - I decided to ask straight out what Yui meant. That 's just in response, Yui shook her head and said:

- She doesn't bother me, but I'm worried about her health. Knowing that she is your personal servant, it means that she must accompany you to certain places, as well as work as a servant, at least at least. They have to do all this to prove their status. From all this, add spending all your free time in libraries, and almost no contact with anyone. I tried to get her out of the library peacefully, but she always found arguments to stay. Yui explained the reason for her irritation.

- Is it really that bad? - After my words, Yui crossed her arms at chest level, and looked at me with an accusing look, and said:

- Meliodas, I understand you are busy with your own affairs, which you don't want to tell anyone about. I, too, was once of royal blood and a princess, so I understand the weight of your burden. But if you want to become a real King, you have to understand the feelings of your subordinates, and take care of them, even if they don't. She is your personal servant, and you are her "Master", and you took her, so you are responsible for her. - In an instructive tone.

Yeah... Of course, I gave Kuroko the freedom to do whatever she wanted, and I didn't limit the Nekomat sisters much. But it looks like I didn't keep track of Kuroko's condition. After all, if you look closely, you can see bags under her eyes, and it looks like she hasn't even eaten all this time. Maybe it's worth understanding why she needs all this? Maybe it's because of Shirone? Or maybe it's related to their past, before getting to the Naberius base? Everything is possible.

It looks like I didn't keep track of my own personal servants, and it looks like I'm a worthless future King. After all, in the future I will command, and solve very important affairs of the Kingdom, and then I could not understand that my personal servants did not take care of their health, and pushed themselves to the limit. I'll talk to Kuroka, but in the meantime, let's leave her with her sister? -

- It's good that you understood. Yui said in her usual tone.

Then I felt the mana around us tremble again and disappear. And it looks like it was the magic "Barrier", which type I can't say for sure, but I'm sure it was Yui who tried. Now that I think about it, Kuroko has a good hearing like all Nekomat. So, this barrier prevented others from hearing us, smart. Then Yui and I started walking towards Kuroko. When we got close enough, Kuroko's ears twitched and she looked at us.

- Meliodas, for you.... something... need a nya? Kuroko asked innocently, but there was a drowsiness in her voice. As for the treatment, we have long been close enough to address each other by name. Although when someone is around, she behaves like my personal servant.

And it looks like Kuroko didn't even notice Shirone in my arms, in the princess pose, she also needs to sleep.

"Kuroko, I've come to give you your sleepy little sister. I said, lifting Shirone a little higher with my hands so that Kuroko would notice. Now Kuroki's eyes focused on my hands, and seeing how her face was changing, now she noticed Kuroko.

- Shirone, nya! What's wrong, Nya? Why she...* Yawn*... sleeping in your arms, Nya? Kuroko asked sleepily.

"She's been playing with my sister Greifia for too long. The children have played too much and are tired, so they are sleeping. At first I thought to bring her back to my room and put her to bed there. But when I remembered that you usually sit here, and I was just on my way, I decided to take her to my beloved ~ older sister. I said all this in a cheerful tone.

- I see, nya. I don't mind Shirone going to the spa..* Yawn*..la is next to me, nya. - Said the sleepy Kuroko.

"Kuroko, you should get some sleep too. You already have black bags under your eyes, and you yourself seem to have eaten almost nothing, be more reasonable and rest. I said in a serious tone. Hearing my words, Kuroko looked at me for a couple of minutes and said:

"I know, but I need to continue studying magic, Nya. - In a decisive tone.

- Why? Does it have something to do with Shirone? Or with your past, before getting to the place where you were held? - Here's the last part of my words made Kuroko herself shudder a little, as well as her aura showed that I guessed right. That's just, Kuroko suddenly said:

- Yes, you're right, Meliodas, it's connected with our past. I need the strength to take revenge on the one who took everything from my sister and me! - At the end of her words, Kuroko said this in a very rude and angry voice. She even stopped adding "nya" to the end of her sentences.

"Can you tell me what happened?" I'll help you. - Said in a serious tone.

- Let's do it another time, it looks like I'm really too tired. Come on, I'll carry Shirone to our bedroom myself. Yui, I'm sorry, but can you clean up after me, my books? Kuroko said. And then she took Shirone from my hands.

"Sure, get a good night's sleep, Kuroko. And most importantly, do not overexert yourself. Yui replied, when Kuroko got the answer, she started to leave the library.

When Kuroko and Shirone had gone far enough, Yui looked at me and said:

- Do you understand now? -

- Yes, she really got too carried away with all this. At this rate, she can completely drive herself.* Sigh*After she gets enough sleep, I will definitely try to talk to her. But let's talk about why I came here first," I said.

"For me?" Yui asked.

- I wanted to talk to you. I replied.

"About what?" Yui asked.

- Well, to begin with, decide to ask a couple of questions, and report some news. - Explained the purpose of the visit.

- And what kind of news is this that you decided to tell me about it yourself? Yui asked curiously.

- You have noticed, my relationship with the sisters is Nekomat? -

- yes. Yui answered honestly.

"So, as you expected, it looks like I won't be able to love you alone, Yui," I said with a guilty smile and scratched my head.

- Meliodas, but you still love me, don't you? Yui suddenly asked, and there were many notes of sadness and resentment in her tone.

- Of course I love you, but you must understand that it is impossible to love only one and ignore the others. After all, it would be unfair to others. -

- Yes, I understand that, but you won't forget about me, will you? Yui asked with a huge note of uncertainty.

- I will not forget, and I will love you Yui, you don't have to worry about this, because you are the first one with whom I will make "love". You shouldn't be jealous of others, because you should understand that love is a strong and pure feeling, but it can easily be turned into something terrible. Therefore, Yui should not be so jealous of me, I will not forget anyone. I answered all this with a kind smile.

- Okay, I understand you Meliodas, but your "first time" will still be with me! Yui spoke out decisively.

- I don't mind. I said, raising my hands as a sign of surrender.

- What's the news? -

- Recently I got the rights to have my own castle, with a personal territory. And I would like you to live with me too. I explained to Yui.

- What about the library? -

- With the help of magic, you can move public books and create your personal library in my castle. But since we can't take all the books from the library and even copies, then you can use teleportation to monitor the state of the Royal Library. -

- Okay, anything else? Yui asked in a normal tone, but from the barely fluctuating aura, it was clear that she was happy.

- Also, do you want our "first time" to be in my castle when it is built? I asked Yui.

- I don't mind, but I would like to do it earlier, but you were very busy. Yui replied with a pouty face.

"Hehe... I'm sorry, Yui. I just had some training and a couple of studies, it all got me too carried away, hehe... I replied with a bit of guilty laughter.

- * Sigh*I understand everything, Meliodas, but just remember about my feelings for you, then I won't mind new girls. -

- Thank you, Yui, how lucky I am to have such an understanding girl. By the way, Yui, you know that I officially have a fiancee, right? -

"Yes, Meliodas, it's hard not to know about it when almost everyone in the Demon Kingdom knows about it. Yui replied with a bit of sarcasm.

- And how do you look at it? I asked Yui.

- As I said recently, as long as you remember about my feelings, I will not be jealous of you for every girl who loves you. Yui replied.

- Thank you, it greatly eases my burden *Sigh*. - I answered with a smile and breathed a sigh of relief.

"I see... anything else?" Yui asked, trying to hide her joy and happy smile.

- How is Shizuna doing there? -

- Her training is going smoothly. She is currently practicing level 4 magic. Compared to me, she is slowly developing, but if you compare her with ordinary magicians, then she is a genius. Yui replied.

- I see, I hope to see soon what will come out of your student. Oh, yes, Yui, can you close your eyes for a minute, I have a gift for you. -

- Why? -

- Just close it, trust me you'll like it. - With a sly smile on his face.

Yui thought for a couple of seconds, and then fulfilled my request. Then I went to Yui Yi...

- Mmm... Yui was surprised when she realized that I was kissing her right on the lips. And also gently hugged her beautiful little body with a height of almost 140 cm.

And then I bit my tongue, my blood flowed out of it, and my tongue brazenly penetrated Yui's beautiful mouth. I felt Yui's heart begin to beat much faster. She started on reflex to swallow the blood that enters her mouth. And I'll also feel like she got overexcited, maybe my blood is to blame. Then I noticed that Yui's tongue started responding to my attempts to study her mouth, and also tried to collect even more of my blood.

- Mmm... Yui moaned.

I gently started stroking Yui's back. And just as gently stroking her soft, and beautiful golden hair. And it looks like Yui liked it too, since I saw emptiness and a little pleasure in her eyes.

After some time, I will release Yui's beautiful scarlet lips from captivity, just like she is mine. We both look at each other and our faces show pleasure.

- Haa... haa... You Haa... Did you like it? I asked with a note of excitement.

- Haaa... Uh-huh Haa... An excited Yui replied, and as if to confirm this, Yui wanted to kiss again. But I stopped her by pressing my index finger to her scarlet lips, as if to show that "now is not the time and place."

After some more time, we just admired each other until eventually we could not think normally.

- When my castle is built, we will continue where we left off, and we will go even further. With a predatory smile, releasing Yui's body from his embrace.

- I hope so, otherwise I will finish what I started... Yui said. She smiled predatory and licked the edges of her lips, provoking me. Like a sly vampire.

- You can be sure, because my body is already capable of making special "love" between a man and a woman, but I want to do it in my personal castle. I said in a serious tone.

- I'll take you at your word.~ - Yui said in a cheerful tone.

I just smiled mysteriously, and said:

"Okay, Yui, I have to go. - In a normal tone.

- Yeah, but come here more often, because not only am I waiting for you, Shizuna also wants to see you. Yui said.

- Don't worry, now I will come to you more often. - Said stroking Yui's hair with one hand.

- I hope so, too. Yui said with a smile.

And I left the Library and went to my Father.