CH. 311: Marriage Ceremony?

After returning home, Asahi consulted Grayfia regarding the teleport magic circles. Grayfia sighed and explained the mechanics behind the teleportation. Grayfia's version was based on the skill nearly every influential figure possessed, so it could be countered easily by the angel.

"It uses demonic power. My Lord should learn it from Biblical God."

God possessed a better skill that used the 'light' element instead of demonic power. He used the same skill when he came to slay the heavenly dragons. His skill also wasn't easily interceptable even though he used it almost everywhere.

"Alright. I'll bother him to teach me."

"I'll be helping out others with dinner."

"Wait," he stopped her by grabbing her hand. "Let's make love first."

"My Lord…"

Grayfia was baffled by his libido. No matter when, no matter where, he was always ready to bed someone.

Asahi didn't take no for an answer and went for her lips. Grayfia slowly succumbed to the pleasure and went along for a fun ride.

***

Asahi joined the girls at the dinner table. Alise waved her hand with a bright smile.

"Junior!"

"Hey, how was the evening training?"

Aimi had started some basic lessons for them. Kaguya was staring blankly, her eyes drooping lazily. Lyra looked like she had been through hell. The other adventurers didn't look any different. Unfortunately, Asahi couldn't find Ryuu anywhere.

Alise's lips curled up. "It was fun moving my muscles!"

"This muscle-headed captain," Kaguya cursed. "How can you be fine after that?!"

"This is the difference between you and the perfect me."

Kaguya just shook her head, feeling too tired to make a retort. Astraea brought the dinner with others, looking a tad more enthusiastic at her children's growth.

"Where is Grayfia?" Astraea questioned.

"She is sleeping," he lied and began stuffing himself with the delicious food.

Astraea couldn't find anything wrong with his answer. "She keeps overworking herself…"

It was one of the things she liked about Grayfia. Both worked extra hard for their closed ones.

"She is way stronger than she looks."

Asahi smiled. Speaking of strength, he never checked Astraea's status. Klyscha put up a blue window in his face showing Astraea's status.

[Astraea Lv. 364]

Designated Title: Goddess of Justice

Race: God

Class: Goddess of Justice

[Attributes]

Strength: 10 (200)

Dexterity: 10 (250)

Constitution: 10 (300)

Defense: 10 (300)

Charm: 53

Arcanum: 650

[Skills]

[—Judgement (Unique) (Sealed): The user's authority allows them to judge a sinner. The effect increases and diminishes with the level difference.]

[—Light of Purity (Unique) (Sealed): The user can convert their arcanum into pure light to heal wounds.]

[—Divine Physique (Unique) (Sealed): The user is highly resistant to physical and spiritual attacks. Their fatigue rate is lowered to the bare minimum. The wounds regenerate faster with the arcanum.]

[—Ageless (Unique): The user's body cells stop aging as long as they have arcanum.]

There was no comparison between her and Ouranos. Primordial gods were on a different plane compared to others. Still, Astraea's true strength was in healing others. Judgment was a situational authority.

'Did I unknowingly capture the best healer as my wife?'

He realized another fact about gods—they were one-trick ponies. Their skills seemed to be focused on their divinity and nothing else.

"Alise, I'll be going to help Loki tomorrow."

He told them about the trip as he won't be here for a few days.

Alise's hands carrying a spoon to her mouth froze. "Take me."

Alise had heard how mean and cunning Loki could be. Having seen his brilliance firsthand, Loki will try everything to lure him to her Familia. Alise wasn't going to let it happen at any cost.

'For my goddess's happiness.'

She fooled her heart with yet another excuse.

"Take me with you," she declared firmly and put down the spoon.

Asahi sighed. The fire burning in Alise's eyes wasn't going to stop by normal means.

"Alright. If that's what you want."

He might find an opportunity to have a heart-to-heart with her about her feelings.

"Yes! Kaguya, you wanna come?"

"No…" Kaguya said sluggishly. "I have training tomorrow…"

"It's just me and Junior then," Alise couldn't help but grin at those words until she realized the entire Loki Familia would be there with her.

'It'd be better with us alone. Asahi doesn't need anyone's help inside the dungeon.'

She imagined the scene while stirring the soup.

***

Before sleeping, Asahi went to his Father-in-law to ask about the Underworld's situation. He didn't want to stay out of the loop of any news regarding the upcoming war.

Lord Lucifuge invited him to his chambers. In the elegant room, Asahi could see a picture of Grayfia's mother and Lord Lucifuge. She looked like Grayfia except with dark brown hair and blue eyes.

"Sit down," Lord Lucifuge said in a stern voice as he took a seat on the couch. "What do you want to talk about?"

"Is everything alright in the Underworld?"

Lord Lucifuge sighed before shaking his head. "The citizens are still rebelling for Lord Lucifer's removal. The Devil Kings are feigning ignorance, and the war-hungry faction is protesting to continue the world domination plan."

"That's awful."

"Is Biblical God worried about the Devil Kings betraying the pact? They shouldn't be. Our military strength is nowhere near enough to contend against Heaven or Grigori."

"Nah. He must be chilling in Heaven right now. I was concerned about this place."

Lord Lucifuge narrowed his eyes. "Why would you have concerns?"

Someone living in Heaven shouldn't be concerned over the Underworld—Lord Lucifuge had always thought such as the vassal of Lucifer.

"It's obvious to be worried about my father-in-law," Asahi shrugged.

Lord Lucifuge couldn't stop the smile from taking over his face.

'Maybe Grayfia's choice wasn't so bad.'

"That reminds me, Asahi. Have you performed the wedding ceremony yet?"

"No…"

Asahi scratched his cheeks awkwardly. For him, it was merely a ceremony that could happen anytime. However, that was a different case for girls like Saya, Shizuka, and especially Nao. Even though they said nothing, they expected their wedding to be the best in the world. He planned to hold a massive ceremony a few years later.

"That's better," Lord Lucifuge said with a relieved sigh.

The door opened, and a devil maid walked inside with tea and snacks. Sipping on their tea, the duo of son-in-law and father-in-law discussed the Underworld's situation and how to get rid of it.

Lord Lucifuge wanted to ask for a cure for Lucifer's disease, but he just asked Asahi to meet Lilith in his free time. Being both father-in-law and a vassal wasn't faring well for him.

Asahi easily guessed Lord Lucifuge's intentions. However, he said nothing as he didn't know how to cure Lucifer. He could ask Klyscha, but he wasn't going to. All of his plans will be ruined if Lucifer comes back to power.

'Not happening.'