Chapter 30: Marriage

"... I regret... nothing"

Lucias muttered as he embraced the two naked women by his side, comfortably sleeping by his side.

"What is Artoria doing inside the realm of creation?"

Lucias asked himself as he gazed at the androgynous woman sleeping by his side as she snuggled in his embrace with a light smile on her face.

"It's because I summoned her here, Lucias"

A sweet and melodious voice said causing him to place his sight on the 'creator''s naked body, covered with both their sweat and his liquid from their rough activities last night.

"... I'm sorry"

"No need to feel guilty... I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it my dear"

The 'creator' retorted as she gently gaze at his golden colored eyes with affection before giving him a short kiss on his lips.

"I would like for you to stay here a bit longer but... Hanna will be going back in this realm later"

The 'creator' said before gazing at the sleeping Artoria by his side with a light grin on her face.

"But for you to impregnate both of us in one night... As expected of the new True God of the domain of lust"

"..."

Lucias smiled wryly from her words as he gently caressed Artoria's blond hair with his right hand.

"I didn't expect for Artoria to become this strong after 5 years... I don't know how she will react after finding out that she's pregnant"

Lucias said with a conflicted expression on his face. He felt happy that both of them will have a child, but he felt worried about how will she cope with the shocking news.

"Hmm... Indeed it is troubling due to her past beliefs... All I can advise is for you to show her the happiness felt of having a child, but I'm sure she will be happy if she finds out, Lucias... Just let her find out about it herself"

The 'creator' comforted as she caressed his cheek with her right hand, causing Lucias to gaze at her direction with a light smile on his face.

"Trust me, I know know the joy of having our first child, Lucias"

The 'creator' said as she gently kissed him on the lips to help him relieve his worries.

"..."

"Even though you are now a faction leader and a father of 2 daughters... your self-esteem as a man is still quite low, Lucias"

The 'creator' said as she hugged him tightly in her embrace with a spoiled expression on her face, pressing her bare breasts against his chest.

"'creator'?"

Lucias asked, bewildered from her actions as he unconsciously patted her long and silky hair.

"Nothing... I just missed your warmth, my husband"

The 'creator' answered causing Lucias to clench his fist in resolve before staring directly at her eyes.

"'creator'... Will... you"

"I don't mind holding our wedding next month, Lucias... I wonder what are you being shy for when were about to have our second child"

The 'creator' said with a light smile on her face causing Lucias to awkwardly scratch the back of his head.

"I'm happy, Lucias... but... is it alright? How about the other girls of your harem?"

The 'creator' asked as she pinned him against the soft bed below them without waking up Artoria who was comfortably sleeping by their side.

"I plan to marry all of them this year... It's just that... I haven't had the chance to bring it up to them"

"I'm sure they'll be delighted to hear this news, Lucias"

The 'creator' said with a sweet smile on her face before caressing the engagement ring on her ring finger with warmth visible in her eyes.

"Lucias... I think it's time for me to introduce myself to the others"

The 'creator' suddenly stated causing Lucias to look at her in surprise.

"You don't need to be surprised... It's not fair for them to not know me when were about to be married to each other. I'll visit the mortal realm by tomorrow together with Hanna, I'm sure she'll be happy to see her half mothers"

"... I'm sure she will"

Lucias said in a relieved tone as he lovingly gazed at his pregnant wife, hugging his body tightly in her embrace.

"We'll meet again tomorrow Lucias. You must go back since Hanna is on her way back to my realm"

The 'creator' said before summoning a large rift in space for them to use as a gateway back to their dimension.

"I love you, Lucias"

The 'creator' whispered before giving him a deep kiss on his lips, causing Lucias to wrap her arms around her body, intertwining his tongue with hers as he savoured her lips.

"I love you too 'creator'"

Lucias said as he gave her one last peck on her forehead before carrying the sleeping Artoria in his arm.

"I'll see you tomorrow"

"Indeed, see you tomorrow, Lucias"

The 'creator' waved her hand at his direction causing him to lightly smile as he left the realm of creation together with Artoria.

"... Should I prepare a gift for them?"

-with Lucias-

"Sleep tight, Artoria"

Lucias whispered close to her ears before placing her body gently on the bed as to not wake her up from her deep sleep.

"Mnn... Lucias..."

Artoria muttered with a light frown on her face while Lucias cleaned her body with his magic.

"... Don't go..."

Artoria muttered with trembling lips while desperately searching for his warmth causing Lucias to hold her hand with a gentle smile on his face.

"I'm not going anywhere, Artoria... I won't ever leave you, so don't be scared"

Lucias comforted while caressing her soft cheeks with his free hand, causing Artoria to calm down as she went back to her comfortable sleep.

"I'll come back with our breakfast, so wait for me"

Lucias kissed her on her cheeks before covering her body with the warm blanket of his bed.

"I'll ask the chef to cook your favourite food"

Lucias muttered before leaving the room, wearing only a simple jean and T-shirt over his body.

"... I need to prepare for their visit tomorrow..."

-with Koneko-

"Lucias-sama is it? He is currently unavailable right now"

A vampire ninja wearing a simple maid outfit said as she stared at the white haired loli, looking up at her with a neutral expression on her face.

"Is that so..."

Koneko said in a sad tone as she carried her swim ring in her right hand.

"... When is he available?"

"I... don't know"

The maid answered with a wry smile on her face as she couldn't be disrespectful to the beloved little sister of one of the founders of their faction, or else, hell will break lose when Kuroka finds out about it.

"..."

Koneko stayed silent as she stared directly in the maid's eyes causing the maid to awkwardly smile at her direction.

"... I'll inform Lucias-sama..."

The maid gave out a tired sigh as she pressed the invisible ear piece on her left ear to try and connect a call with her faction leader.

"Yes?"

Lucias answered on the other side of the call while taking care of Artoria who just woke up from her deep sleep.

"Kuroka's sister is asking whether or not you're free at the moment. What should I say to her?"

The maid said while glancing at Koneko who was staring at the wide beach of the island with a longing expression on her face.

"... I'll be right there... How's Sandra?"

"She's currently together with that insect, should I stop her?"

The maid asked as she gazed at Issei who was kneeling on the ground while Sandra stepped on his head with a disgusted smile on her face.

"... What are they doing?"

She muttered in confusion as she stared at their interactions.

"Don't stop them, it's one of her plans to fix his personality... wait what are they doing exactly?"

Lucias asked out of curiosity while feeding the androgynous woman on the bed.

"Uh..."

The maid muttered before glancing at the two of them one more time, only to find Issei tied up on the coconut tree with both his mouth and eyes covered with a piece of cloth while Sandra contemplated on what she should do to make him change.

"BDSM?"

"..."

Lucias remained silent from her ridiculous words with twitching eyes causing Artoria to curiously stare at his direction.

"Artoria, do you want to stay in bed or..."

"I'll stay here, my waist still feels sour from last night"

Artoria complained as she held her waist, causing Lucias to guiltily bow his head down.

"I'm sorry..."

"No... it's alright... I-I enjoyed it..."

Artoria said in a quite voice as she averted her eyes with blushing cheeks.

"... Artoria... I think you should go see one of the doctors of our faction"

Lucias suddenly stated as he kissed her cheeks with a gentle smile on his face causing Artoria to stare at him in confusion.

"What for? This pain will naturally subside after a few hours of rest"

Artoria said as she tilted her head to the side causing Lucias to mysteriously smile before leaving the bedroom.

"You'll see"

"Huh?"

Artoria muttered in confusion as Lucias exited the room, carrying the empty dishes in his hands.

"What is he talking about?"

-with Asia-

"Hmm..."

Asia hummed while sitting below a large umbrella that protected her from the hot rays coming from the sun.

"What's wrong?"

Lily asked while wearing a white bikini as she walked towards Asia together with several maids carrying trays of refreshments towards their spot.

"Nothing... I just feel like something big will happen tomorrow, or maybe its just my imagination?"

Asia answered with uncertainty before removing the Sun hat off her head.

"What do you mean?"

Lily asked in confusion before sitting on the beach bed beside Asia as the maids prepared their drinks on the small table behind their beds.

"... I don't know... Maybe I'm just a bit too paranoid"

Asia muttered as she watched Cerberus happily play at the clear ocean of the beach together with Erza and the other kids.

"It's been quite... hectic lately especially in the faction ever since we arrived at Kuoh"

Lily said as she leaned back on the comfortable bed below her to relax her body and enjoy the remaining time that they have since they'll all be going back to Kuoh by tomorrow.

"It's like their someone or something attracting trouble inside that city... Is it because of those devils?"

Lily said, remembering how their peaceful school life disappeared as soon as they came in contact with Rias and her peerage. 

"A lot of attacks occured in our territories in the past few days, but Rimuru tried to keep it from us and handle everything himself so none of the devils disturb our school life"

Lily said causing Asia to close her eyes, contemplating about their next actions.

"... We need to wait... I think Lucias plans to use Kokabiel as a bait to force a meeting between the 3 main factions so he can finally finish one of his quest"

Asia said before grabbing the cold drink placed on top of the table as she gazed at Lily.

"Hmm... So its finally time for the main event, huh?"

Lily muttered as she stared at the umbrella above them with a large grin on her face.

"You could say that... Its about time for Lucias to introduce himself to the other factions, as of now only Queen Camilla, Governor-san and Yasaka-san knows his true identity"

"This... will cause quite a ruckus in the future"

"That's true... I guess our status as a mysterious faction will now disappear, huh?"

Asia muttered as stood up from her bed with a refreshing smile on her face before pulling Lily towards the clear ocean of the beach.

"It will take a long time until we are given the chance to take a vacation like this in the future, let's make the best out of it, shall we?"