Craig was led into the villa to see the delicious meal his wives had prepared for him.
His home as the chief was modernized during the reconstruction of the Village.
Craig specifically ordered his home be reconstructed and remodeled to his likeness.
The modern bungalow's clean lines and minimalist design gave it a sleek, contemporary look that blended seemlessly into its surroundings.
The bungalow's modern design prioritized functionality and efficiency.
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Craig sat at the dining table, surrounded by the finest china and crystal. As the maids efficiently served each course with precision and poise.
The maids brought in the meal of the Chief as instructed, they were moving in straight line. All emotionless.
They were banned from smiling at Craig.
This was an instruction given by Ramposa. Her jealous knew no bounds, she's already frustrated having Cassie as a co-wife.
She needs no one to join the chart.
Craig quietly watched as the maid trays were placed in front of him. Unveiling the covered plates.
The aromas from the meal presented before him were mesmerized.
Craig licked his lips. He could taste the food in the air.
He giggled.
He dived into his meal, one dish after the other…he kept devouring the dishes.
His wives, Ramposa and Cassie made their way into the dining room. Amaterasu followed them from behind.
While the girls were dressed in gowns, Amaterasu clad himself in a sleek jet-black suit.
With a crimsoned tie evident.
Craig rolled his eyes, surprised to see them all gathered.
"You guys are all here?" Craig asked.
Ramposa giggled.
"Seeing how my dear husband is busy eating. There are only two meanings to it, it's either he's very hungry"
"Or he's enjoying my meal. I believe it's the latter"
Ramposa giggled, her face beamed with smiles.
Cassie scoffed at Ramposa, not hiding her jealous but she maintained her composure.
Before the two wives would start dragging themselves.
Amaterasu quickly intervened, drawing attention towards himself.
He took a step forward. He walked passed his beast sisters.
Ramposa frowned.
"Hey Amaterasu! What are you doing? My dear husband is still enjoying my delicious meal"
"Don't disturb him" Ramposa warned.
She clenched her fist. Amaterasu tilted his gaze, he halted his movements.
Glaring into the eyes of the triggered Ramposa.
His eyes squinted.
"Sister Ramposa. You may be the cook of today and the master may be enjoying your food but you shouldn't forget why we are here"
He declared, Amaterasu continued….
"We received the report from Secretary Arnold. The chief will be leaving for the western summit in a few days"
"We came here to discuss about that. Didn't we?" Amaterasu questioned.
Ramposa grumbled, she whimpered.
Annoyed by the words of Amaterasu but she knew he was right.
"Atleast, can't you wait until he's done eating?" Ramposa asked.
Amaterasu cleared his throat.
"No. That won't be possible, we have to discuss about the situation" Amaterasu answered. He returned his gaze back to his master.
Meanwhile Craig stayed unbothered.
His full attention fixed on the meal he ate, Ramposa spent a lot of time learning how to cook.
She was given the duties of chef in the villa.
Cassie has her own duty as a wife.
Craig was done feasting on half of the meals. He yawned softly, sipping from the glass of wine he held.
He returned his gaze back to the meal.
"What do you want to discuss with me? Amaterasu" Craig asked.
Amaterasu bowed his head before Craig.
"My master. From the report of Secretary Arnold, this summit is a big deal"
"Not only did you rebuild the village using extraordinary means and resources from the Great Evil Forest of Nahumbai"
"You also raided a dungeon and awakened a few dozens of your soldiers"
"There were even spies sent to monitor us" Amaterasu stated.
Craig smiled.
"Yh, I knew there were spies sent to monitor our situation. I watched them through the eyes of Ramposa's children"
"The west doesn't care about the people of this village so I allowed the spies to live since they were no threat"
"The failures of the Neztra Kingdom must have been reported to them. I'm their target" Craig said.
He gently slice the tender beef clean with his fork and knife.
In his past life, Craig was just a petty orphan who had nothing to his name but now, he's living the life he also wanted.
"My lord. If you knew that you are the target of the West. Why didn't you do something?" Amaterasu asked.
Craig rolled his eyes. He glanced at Amaterasu.
"Well I'm strong enough to hold on my own and they may be humans but they're no fools. Humans love to fight battles they could easily win"
"They're yet to identify who I am, I may be some demon or some ancient elf from the eastern continent"
"Or some powerful player who controls the genesis of Sorcery. They're cautious and this summit will help them figure it out"
Craig explained.
"Hmmm…" Cassie careesed her jaw.
She's in deep thoughts.
"Master Zephyr. If you're aware of all this, why did you agree to participate in the summit?" Cassie asked.
"Is it because of the threat?" She added.
Ramposa's brows curled up.
"Threat? What threat?" Ramposa asked.
"Huh? Are you dumb or didn't you properly listen to the report of Secretary Arnold. The west threatened to annihilate the village if our husband isn't present"
Cassie explained.
"Tch" Ramposa growled.
"Those fucking bastards. Who do they think they are? Some measely humans with special abilities, they can come…"
"We have three S ranked beast waiting for them" Ramposa bragged.
Craig exhaled a deep sigh.
He was done with his meal, he cleaned his lips with the towel given to him. Slowly standing up from his seat.
His eyes flickered.
By this time. They were the only ones present in the dining room, Craig released his demonic essence into the air.
He wore a lopsided grin.
They all fell on their knees, with their heads bowed before him.
Craig careesed his hair with his right hand. He yawned softly.
"We respect the Demon Lord"
His demonic beasts uttered in unison.
"Hmmm. There's no need for such repeated statements, I only released my demonic essence to prove a point"
"Yes. We're strong, we are powerful and we are not humans"
"But those we are ruling are humans so we need to abide by the rules created by humans. We are building a nation"
"Wouldn't it be good not to fight and live a peaceful life?" Craig asked.
Amaterasu gently lifted his head, he remained on his knees.
"The Demon Lord is wise, the Demon Lord is handsome. The Demon Lord is the greatest"
"The greatest mind to ever exist, a man who thinks of the unthinkable"
Amaterasu kept ushering praises until Craig's cheeks reddened.
'Eh? Isn't he glazing me too much? I know I created blueprints of modern projects and all, those weren't my original ideas'
'I just copied it from my previous life. Well it wouldn't hurt to take all the praises right?'
Craig thought. He giggled softly.
"That's enough for today Amaterasu. You can continue the glazing next time but we have something to handle"
Craig said.
"Ramposa, thanks for the food. It was delicious" Craig said. His words caused her to blush sheepishly.
Craig walked passed the kneeling beasts.
"Amaterasu. Are they gathered?" Craig questioned.
"Yes my liege. Secretary Arnold summoned all your secretaries today and they are patiently waiting for your presence"
Amaterasu reported.
"Good, I'll heading straight to the meeting. While you help the ladies pack their bags" Craig commanded.
Amaterasu's brows furrowed.
"Pack their bags?" He asked.
"Yes. Pack their bags, my wives are coming with me to the western summit, you will remain in this village as it's guardian and controller"
"Ramposa and Cassie are enough to protect me during the summit. Right? My dear wives"
Craig asked, he giggled softly.
He has watched all his demonic beasts and ranked them. Amongst his three demonic beasts.
Amaterasu is the least strongest and Cassie is the strongest demonic beast.
If she's ranked in the demon's echelon.
She's going to be a Duke ranked noble demon while Ramposa is currently a marquis level noble demon.
Amaterasu is on the level of a demon commander hellspawn.
Each are all unique in their own aspects. But Craig knows who's the most dangerous amongst them.
Cassie may be gentle but he already studied her.
She's the most vicious and chaotic amongst his demonic beasts. Ruthless to the extent Craig gave her a nickname.
'The Beast of Armageddon'
***
[Location: Neztra Kingdom]
He was laidback on his throne, with his legs crossed. Clad in his grey colored royal robe.
Black haired and grey eyes. He held a golden cup filled with red wine, gently sipping from the cup.
Slender and beautiful. His masculine features were evident.
He's King Carrion Rubenova, the ruler of the Neztra Kingdom.
He gazed down, before his throne was a few noble executives of his kingdom. His special messenger stayed on his knees.
Reporting the latest message.
King Carrion exhaled a sigh, a lopsided grin appeared on his lips.
"Hmph. So the main culprit who ruined my invasion of the Esmerald Village will be participating in the summit huh?"
His voice echoed, slowly careesing his jaws.
He chuckled.
"Let him come. We'll bury him in the Summit!"
"The humiliation we felt from the shame of our failures. We'll pay him back ten folds" King Carrion declared.
His eyebrows furrowed.
"Contact the Vulgran Assasin Guild. Inform them that there's a prey who needs to be hunted"