Demon Prince is Resurrected

In a serious conversation of the past Mizuki told him that at least one person would be concerned.

About his relationships with other women.

They have every right to be, after all, he is sharing his love with 4 others.

So… he will listen to her concerns as any good partner would.

They sat on the table, making themselves as comfortable as can be.

"Yuto?"

"Yes?"

"You said you currently have four lovers," Luna began, her voice soft but steady. 

She looked at him with a mixture of curiosity and vulnerability in her eyes. 

"And you, um, offered for me to be the fifth"

She took a deep breath and continued, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her white dress as she looked at Yuto.

"I just... I need to know if this is something you're simply offering because of some... physical attraction, or if there's more to it," she explained, her voice tinged with uncertainty. 

"Well I won't deny that I am physically attracted to you"

Luna smiled a little at Yuto's honesty but her expression remained serious.

"You're an honest man," she said softly. 

"But physical attraction alone is not enough"

"When you talk about having multiple lovers, it's not just about physical pleasure"

"It's about trust, emotional connection, and mutual respect"

"Do you believe that's something you can offer me?"

"..."

"I do not"

"Oh…"

She looked down, dejected and a bit upset. 

Of course, she felt as if she had no right to feel upset when she felt his hand ruffle her hair.

"You see the others love me despite my flaws, despite my true nature"

"But I know they also love me because I have proven myself worthy of their love"

Luna listened intently, her eyes focused on Yuto, her heart racing a little faster at his words.

"Worthy?"

She repeated, her voice a mere whisper. 

"You believe you have to be worthy of someone's love?"

"I do, you've seen firsthand what happens when my demonic nature wins"

She nodded slowly, her mind flashing back to when his wings and horns appeared, a demon or a human?

She was confused as to which was the real him, she swallowed hard, her mind racing with thoughts and emotions.

"Yes, I have," she said softly, her voice betraying a hint of fear and awe. 

"But I can also see that you're more than that. Behind that demonic nature, there's a man with a heart, isn't there?"

"Hmph, Mizuki said the same..."

"Because it's the truth"

Luna's voice was soft yet firm, her conviction unwavering. 

She moved closer to Yuto in the cold, dank prison cell, her gaze still fixed on his face.

"You may have a demonic side, but that doesn't define you. There's so much more to you than that," she whispered. 

["She smells like roses…"]

"Don't underestimate your worth, Yuto. You deserve love, and I... I want to try to give you mine"

He tilted his head and with a soft chuckle replied, "Does that mean?"

Luna's heart pounded in her chest as she looked at Yuto, her mind and heart filled with conflicting emotions. 

"Yes," she whispered, her voice barely above a breath. 

"I'm saying yes. I... I want to be a part of this, part of what you have with the others. I want to love you, Yuto, with everything I have"

"Luna…"

Her heart skipped a beat as Yuto said her name, his voice warm and gentle. 

She looked into his eyes, her own filled with a mixture of hope and trepidation.

"Yes?" she responded, her voice a little shaky.

He leaned in about to kiss her before they heard Catherine's voice.

"Hey, lovebirds," Catherine's voice rang out, filled with a hint of mock annoyance.

They pulled back surprised to see that she managed to find her way down here.

"Hey Cat"

Catherine walked into the room, her arms crossed and a smirk on her face.

"I see you two are having a moment," she teased, her eyes flickering between Yuto and Luna.

Luna blushed a little, her eyes darting from Yuto to Catherine and back. 

She was still trying to process her own emotions from their previous conversation, and Catherine's sudden appearance rattled her a bit.

Yuto chuckled as he patted the other side of the table, "Looks like we need to talk"

Catherine raised an eyebrow, sensing the serious tone in Yuto's voice. 

She walked over to the table and sat down beside Yuto, her expression becoming more serious.

"Sounds like it," she said, crossing her arms. 

"What's going on?"

"Well as you know, the both of you have agreed to become my lovers"

Catherine's eyes widened a little at Yuto's direct statement, but her expression remained composed. 

She looked from Yuto to Luna, who was still blushing slightly from what had happened just moments before.

"I have, yes," Catherine replied, her voice firm yet soft. 

"And I assume Luna has too, judging by the look on her face"

Luna blushed even more, her cheeks burning hot. 

She glanced at Catherine, her heart pounding in her chest.

"I... Yes," she managed to stutter out, her voice quivering.

 "I have"

Catherine's smirk broadened a spark of triumph in her eyes.

"Well, well," she said, a hint of satisfaction in her voice.

 "Looks like we're all on the same page then"

Yuto lightly slapped his hands to get the attention back on him, "But as you know Catherine is a Priestess, and Luna is the Cardinal"

Both Luna and Catherine nodded in agreement, their eyes locked on Yuto. 

Their positions held great responsibility and power within the church of Elise. 

And leaving can lead to a bit of problems down the road.

"I'm not asking you guys to leave the church so abruptly but to give them a notice that you will now follow the hero on his journey to defeat the demon king"

The two women fell silent as Yuto's statement hung in the air. 

They exchanged glances, a mixture of surprise and uncertainty in their eyes.

Catherine was the first to speak up, her voice cautious. 

"You're the hero?"

Luna looked at Yuto, "Like the summoned hero from another world?"

"Nah, I know the guy who's the actual 'hero' and he's a bit of a spoiled brat"

Catherine smirked at Yuto's comment, clearly amused by his bluntness. 

"And I'm assuming you're better than this summoned hero?" she teased, raising an eyebrow.

"Well yeah"

"Oh? And what's the best feat you have that tops his achievements?"

"You know the news about a giant demon being killed in the elven forest?"

"Yeah?"

"I killed it with my ego sword (and with Freya's help) while the hero was nowhere to be seen (because I undid its seal)"

Both Catherine and Luna's eyes widened, their jaws dropping open a little at Yuto's revelation.

"Wait, you're telling me that you defeated that giant demon?" 

Luna asked, her voice filled with disbelief.

"Yup"

"How?!?"

"With a sword and some magic"

"But a high-level demon?"

"What about its level?"

"... true…"

Catherine was trying to wrap her head around the concept while Luna was trying to picture how the battle went.

"So… follow me on this journey of mine, believe in me and I shall show you a new world!"

Catherine and Luna looked at Yuto for a long moment as they processed his words. 

The hero he claimed to be was real.

Catherine was the first to speak, her voice steady. 

"I believe you," she said firmly. 

"But can you assure us that this 'new world' you speak of is safe and worth following you into?"

Luna chimed in, "You make it seem like we're gonna change the world or something close to that"

Yuto chuckled softly, a mix of confidence and determination in his voice.

"It's going to be a change, that I can assure you"

"And as for safety, I can't promise you won't get hurt or experience hardship," he paused, his eyes locking onto both of them. 

"But I can promise you, it's going to be one hell of a ride"

Catherine and Luna exchanged glances once more, their expressions mirroring each other's. 

There was a hint of excitement mixed with a touch of doubt.

Catherine spoke first, her voice steady yet tinged with anticipation. 

"Well, I guess that sounds… exciting. Plus, it's not every day a hero shows up telling you to ditch your old life and join him on a quest"

Luna chuckled softly, her blush fading as her excitement grew. 

"Exciting is the word I'd use," she said, her voice more confident now. 

"And hey, what's life without a little adventure, right?"

Yuto smiled as he got off the table and walked towards the door, "Let's go register to be adventures then"

Catherine and Luna exchanged another glance, their eyes filled with excitement and determination. 

They stood up from the table, Catherine slinging her bag over her shoulder and Luna straightening out her dress.

"Alright then," Catherine said, a hint of a smirk on her lips. 

"Let's go register as adventurers"

Luna nodded in agreement, a small smile on her lips. "Sounds like a plan," she said, her heart beginning to race once more at the thought of the adventure they were about to embark on.

"Lead the way, Yuto"

Yuto chuckled, his eyes sparkling with anticipation as he pushed open the door.

"With pleasure," he said, gesturing for the women to follow him. 

"Let's go shape our destiny"

Catherine and Luna followed Yuto out of the cold stone prison cell.

They had no idea what the future held, but they trusted in Yuto's leadership and his promise of a new world.

As they walked down the cobblestone streets, the sounds of the city echoed in their ears. 

And with each step, they were one step closer to their new life as adventurers.

The trio made their way through the city's bustling streets, their strides long and purposeful. 

The people they passed regarded them with curiosity and respect, perhaps sensing the air of authority and power that surrounded the group.

"Jeez Yuto, it seems that we're already making a name for ourselves"

"Nah, they probably just jelly that I have two beautiful women walking alongside me"

They both blushed upon hearing this and turned their heads away. 

They continued joking when a young lady stopped Yuto.

She was wearing a very expensive dress and was being escorted by multiple guards.

"It's the second princess!" 

Someone whispered.

"The older or younger one?"

Another whisper.

"The younger one"

And another.

"Don't say anything stupid, you might disappear like the queen"

The last sentence got that man dragged away, he was kicking and screaming as he was pulled behind the alley.

Catherine tugged on Yuto's coat, "What do we do?"

Luna put Catherine behind her as she stood beside Yuto, "Your Highness... what may we do for you?"

Claudia gave Luna a slight curtsy.

"Good to see the Cardinal and Priestess in good health, alas I do not have some tea on me so please excuse my current manners"

Both Catherine and Luna bowed deeply in respect. 

The younger princess was known for her kind heart and gentle manners.

"No need to worry, Your Highness," Luna assured her. 

"We are honored that you've stopped us"

Catherine, never one to stay silent, spoke up, her voice filled with curiosity. 

"Might we ask why you've sought us out?"

Claudia looked back at Yuto, "I wish to speak with this gentleman about some private manners"

Catherine and Luna glanced at each other, surprise written all over their faces. 

They looked at Yuto, waiting for his response.

Yuto, trying to contain his bewilderment at being singled out by the princess.

"Yuto say something," Luna whispered.

"He'll see you right now, Your Highness," Catherine said while pushing Yuto forward.

"What, you both are just gonna leave me with her?"

Catherine and Luna shared another glance, a mix of surprise and amusement in their eyes.

"Well, you seem like a big boy," Catherine teased, a smirk on her lips. 

"Can't handle a little chat with royalty?"

["No because I almost killed Kaz in our last fight"]

"I almost killed the last royal I met so no"

Both Catherine and Luna's eyes widened at Yuto's blunt statement. 

They knew he was powerful, but killing a royal? 

That was something they weren't expecting.

Catherine chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. 

"Careful, Yuto. Let's not add 'princess killer' to your list"

Some royal guards raised their spears if he refused to meet Claudia.

Now, a fun fact about Yuto, he hates being threatened, to the point he would smack someone so hard they don't remember who he is.

Which is the lie he uses to put people at ease, in reality, he rips their arm off if they continue to threaten him.

Blood Lust Tier 1

"Lower those weapons"

The royal guards, who had raised their spears in a cautionary manner, were taken aback by Yuto's sharp tone. 

The coldness in his voice sent a shiver down their spines, and they quickly lowered their spears, eyes filled with a mixture of fear and respect.

Meanwhile, Claudia looked at Yuto, her expression remaining calm and composed. 

She hadn't missed the flicker of danger in his eyes, but she was not one to easily back down.

"I can see that my guards are getting impatient," Claudia stated, her eyes fixed on Yuto. 

"Would you come with me, so we can discuss this in a more private environment?"

Yuto looked around, the whispers grew and so did the crowd, he sighed as he looked back at her.

"Nothing happens to the two behind me, deal?"

Claudia nodded a small yet subtle smirk on her lips.

"You have my word. I assure you, no harm will come to them."

"Lead the way then your Highness"

Claudia nodded and gestured for Yuto to follow her. 

The royal guards, still wary of Yuto's earlier display, stayed behind with Luna and Catherine.

As they walked through the city streets, the whispers and murmurs grew louder amongst the crowd. 

Rumors about Yuto killing the previous king had spread quickly, and many now viewed him with a mixture of fear and curiosity.

Claudia noticed the glances from the passersby and the whisperings, but she kept her composure and continued walking, leading Yuto to a nearby tea house.

Yuto mumbled, "How the fuck would I have killed the previous king? I wasn't even born!"

Claudia chuckled softly at Yuto's mutterings, clearly amused by his bluntness.

"Ah, no need to worry," she reassured him. 

"I don't believe any of those rumors. But it seems you have many things to tell me about"

"Seems like it… where are we going?"

Claudia smiled slightly as she continued leading Yuto through the city's grand streets.

"To the palace, of course," she explained. 

"We can have a private conversation in one of the gardens. It's a peaceful place, and no ears will linger"

Yuto stopped in his tracks and tried to run, "Nope no no no"

Claudia spun around, her eyes widening in surprise as Yuto attempted to bolt. 

She quickly stepped forward, placing a hand on his chest to stop him.

"What's wrong?" she asked, her voice laced with confusion.

"Look I agreed to talk not go to the royal palace"

Claudia sighed, her hand still resting on Yuto's chest, a mix of disappointment and understanding in her eyes.

"I understand your hesitation," she said, her voice calm. 

"But I assure you, I merely wish to converse. The palace is the only place where we can discuss private matters without the risk of eavesdroppers"

"..."

"Haah, where is your room located?"

Claudia raised an eyebrow, a mix of surprise and intrigue in her expression.

"Interesting request," she said, her tone laced with a touch of playfulness. 

"My room is on the upper floor, west wing. But may I ask why you'd prefer to talk there rather than somewhere more public?"

Spacial Magic: Teleport

The surroundings blurred into a white haze. 

In a split second, they appeared in Claudia's room, the transition smooth and seamless.

Claudia's eyes widened as she took in her new surroundings, a flicker of surprise mixing with curiosity and awe.

Yuto wasted no second and jumped on her bed, not even taking the time to take off his shoes, he pulled a chair with magic for her to sit on.

Claudia chuckled softly, a mixture of amusement and annoyance on her face as Yuto made himself comfortable on her bed. 

The sight of him in her private space, still wearing dirty shoes, was both amusing and irritating.

Without a word, she sat on the chair Yuto had conjured with magic, her eyes studying him with a mixture of fascination and irritation.

"You're quite the character, Yuto," she said, her voice a mix of amusement and mild annoyance. 

"Making yourself at home in a princess's bed and tracking dirt all over my floor. Not very gentlemanly, if I may say so"

"Never said I was a gentleman"

Claudia chuckled at his response, her irritation slowly fading as she couldn't help but find his bluntness somewhat endearing.

"Fair enough," she admitted. 

"But I hope your intentions aren't as filthy as the dirt you just brought into my room"

He chuckled as he turned his body to face her, "I have no interest in you"

Claudia smirked at Yuto's straightforward admission. 

His bluntness was refreshing compared to the usual courtly etiquette she was accustomed to.

"Good to know," she replied, her voice laced with subtle humor. 

"But then tell me, why did you agree to come here in the first place?"

"And with no fighting, I was certain you were going to do something"

"..."

"It's troublesome to kill people who are merely doing their jobs"

["And my humanity could be at risk, sure I stopped it from falling further but I ain't risking it"]

Claudia's eyes widened momentarily at Yuto's casual reference to killing. 

It seemed he had a habit of dropping such statements as easily as breathing.

"Ah, so you're a man of morals," she said, her voice remaining neutral despite her concern.

"You value life, even when met with opposition"

"Nah it's just troublesome"

Claudia raised an eyebrow at Yuto's casual response, a subtle hint of disbelief in her gaze.

"Troublesome, you say?" she repeated, her voice laced with skepticism. 

"So, it's not out of any sense of morals or principles, but rather because it causes you inconvenience"

"Now you get it"

Claudia chuckled softly again, shaking her head slightly.

"I see," she said, a small smile on her lips. 

"You're quite the honest one, Yuto. No sugar coating or pretense, just straight to the point. Refreshing and a bit intriguing"

"Enough of the chit-chat, why did you want to meet me?"

Claudia leaned back in her chair, her eyes meeting Yuto's gaze with a mix of curiosity and a hint of seriousness.

"Indeed, let's get to the point," she said, her voice becoming more businesslike. 

"About two years ago my eldest sister seemed to have behaved like a different person"

"Back then we weren't on good terms and yet overnight she seemed to have gotten a new personality"

"She made up with me, made new bounds with her maid Ruby, dumped the hero, became friends with the royal blacksmith, and exposed my mother's abuse, which led to her being stripped of her queen title and being sent to live with her parents"

"So what does that have to do with me?"

Claudia leaned forward, her eyes never leaving Yuto's, her expression growing more intense.

"Because," she said, her voice growing more urgent, "As soon as she exposed my mother she passed out"

"When she woke up her old personality came back and do you know what her first words were?"

"What?"

"Where's Yuto?"

"..."

Claudia studied Yuto's expression, searching for any signs of comprehension or recognition. 

Her own eyes were filled with a mixture of excitement and curiosity.

"Does that surprise you?" she asked, her voice soft yet intently focused on his reaction.

"Of course, why would Rosalind say my name?"

Claudia's eyes widened slightly, a flicker of surprise crossing her face.

"You know my sister's name," she exclaimed, her voice filled with a mixture of surprise and disbelief. 

"You know Rosalind so much that you say her name with warmth?"

["Shit"]

"How do you know my sister?"

"What is the relationship between the two of you?"

"I need not answer that"

Claudia's frustration was evident. Yuto's evasiveness only fueled her need to know more.

"Why won't you answer?" she pressed, her tone turning slightly impatient. 

"What is it that you're trying to hide?"

"What's it to you?"

Claudia's eyes narrowed as she leaned forward, her voice growing firmer. 

"Because I want answers," she demanded, her frustration and anxiety clear in her voice. 

"My sister randomly wakes up saying your name and you refuse to give any explanation. Do you not see how bizarre and suspicious that is?"

"Nope…"

Her frustration was palpable now, her patience wearing thin. 

Yuto's nonchalant attitude was only adding to her irritation. 

"Why are you being so difficult?" she asked, her voice rising slightly. 

"Do you understand that I'm worried about my sister? That I'm trying to figure out what happened to her"

"Yet you're here, acting as if none of this concerns you"

Yuto chuckled as he got up and patted her head, "You've changed for the better haven't you Claudia?"

The unexpected gesture from Yuto caught Claudia off guard, her surprise evident as he patted her on the head. 

She froze for a moment, her irritation momentarily replaced by a mix of confusion and... a strange sense of comfort?

'He's acting exactly like how sis did two years ago...'

'This oddly calm manner of acting… it's warm'

Claudia shook her head, trying to clear the thought. She needed answers, not distractions. 

"What do you mean I've changed?"

She asked, her voice steady yet tinted with a hint of vulnerability.

Yuto got up and proceeded to act as Rosalind did two years ago.

From the tone of speech, and the conversations he had with the maids, king, guards, blacksmith, and the hero.

Claudia watched, her eyes widening slightly as Yuto began imitating her sister's behavior and mannerisms. 

It was unnerving yet captivating to see him accurately mimic Rosalind's personality from two years ago.

"How... How do you know all this?" she asked, her voice betraying a mixture of shock and intrigue.

Barrier Tier 8

"What I'm about to do you keep quiet about, okay?"

Claudia, still reeling from Yuto's ability to mimic her sister, was taken aback by his sudden request. 

However, her curiosity and desire for answers overpowered her surprise.

"I promise," she replied, her voice serious yet tinged with nervous anticipation.

"Well not sure how to tell you but you know that week your sister acted weird?"

Claudia nodded her expression with a mix of curiosity and trepidation.

"Yes, the week she suddenly acted nothing like herself," she replied, her voice low and steady. 

"Like she was an entirely different person"

"Yeah that's because I was possessing her body"

Claudia's eyes widened in shock, her mind racing to process Yuto's shocking confession.

"What... What do you mean you were possessing her body?"

She asked, her voice a mix of disbelief and panic.

"Don't worry, my goal was to find something else but in the process, I helped her in her mind world, and that's how your sister became better"

"The act of exposing your mother's abuse was my last gift before I was sent back to my body"

Claudia's mind was a whirlwind of emotions as she processed Yuto's explanation. 

Shock, confusion, disbelief, and a glimmer of relief all mingled together within her.

"You... You were possessing her," she repeated, her voice laced with a mix of incredulity and curiosity. 

"And in doing so, you helped her sort out her issues with mother?"

"Well yes and no, I did help her but that was only after trying to find clues for my journey"

Claudia's head was spinning. 

The revelation of Yuto's possession of her sister's body was a bomb dropped into her understanding of the last two years. 

"So you were possessing her, searching for clues for your own goals, and in the process helped her deal with her issues?"

She questioned her voice with a mix of incredulity and growing acceptance.

"Yes"

Claudia took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as she processed this new information. 

Her mind was reeling, but a sense of cautious relief began to set in.

"Why?" she asked, her voice soft yet resolute. 

"Why take over my sister's body to search for clues?"

"Not like I wanted to, look, the point is I helped out your family, no?"

Claudia sighed, her conflicted emotions evident on her face. 

She couldn't deny the fact that Yuto's possession of her sister's body, inadvertently or not, had led to significant positive changes in her family.

"Yes, you did help us," she admitted, her voice soft yet tinged with a hint of resignation.

"So what's Rose up to nowadays?"

Claudia's expression softened at the question about her sister's current state.

"Rosalind..." she began, her voice a mix of pride and concern. 

"She seems happier and more assertive"

"After Mother's abusive nature, was exposed and she was exiled, Rose was permitted by our father to move out"

"She now has a small shop downtown where she sells various items and trinkets"

"I see... that's good"

Claudia nodded a small, almost melancholic smile on her face.

"It is good," she said, her voice laced with a mixture of relief and nostalgia. 

"Seeing her now, living on her own, working to support herself, and making her own decisions... it's a far cry from the timid, obedient sister she was two years ago"

"Looks like the brat I spoke to has changed"

Claudia raised an eyebrow at Yuto's description of her sister.

"Brat is... certainly a colorful way to describe her," she quipped, her voice a mixture of humor and affection. 

"But yes, she has changed"

"She's grown more confident, more outspoken, and more independent. It's like she's finally become her true self"

"What? I was talking about you"

Claudia blinked, a bit taken aback by Yuto's unexpected response. 

"Me?" she asked, her voice a mix of surprise and mild indignation. 

"You're calling me a brat?"

Yuto mimicked Claudia's voice and the conversation from two years ago.

"You have no idea what it's like being behind your shadow"

"Don't act like you know me"

"Big sis, you've changed"

Her face flushed red as she tried covering her face.

"You... You remember that?" she asked, her voice quiet, filled with a mixture of surprise and embarrassment.

"Funniest shit I've ever heard reminded me of my younger sister"

"Not funny"

"Look, the things you said that day were very hurtful, be thankful that I was the one who received those words and not Rosalind"

"The relationship between the two of you would have been destroyed"

Claudia sighed, her eyes downward as she absorbed Yuto's words. 

"You're right," she admitted, her voice soft yet tinged with shame. 

"I was venting my frustration out on her, but I was also venting my true feelings to you"

"If she heard me, our relationship would have been in ruins. I should be thankful for that"

"Yup"

She chuckled at how blunt he was, appreciation for his straightforwardness.

"You have a habit of making me sheepish, you know that?" Her tone was filled with slight teasing.

"Oi oi oi, don't go falling in love with me, say the same to your sister"

She chuckled as she laid back, "Me, fall in love with you?"