RISE OF EROS

While all this was going on, Andrew and his companions were enjoying the success that the newly opened Cannes Palace was providing them. Business was booming and every night hundreds of clients came to enjoy their services.

Not only were there ordinary citizens of the city of the duchy of Cannes, but wealthy businessmen and even Andrew's direct competitors visited every night.

The regular clients only enjoyed the amenities and services. There was a small proportion who still looked for opportunities to meet Andrew and build relationships to get closer to the Pixoy family and Andrew's competitors, they just wanted to reveal their secrets.

They wanted to see what Andrew did in his establishment so they could implement it on their own. Unfortunately, it was not so easy to copy, at least not in the same quality of service because they lacked the essential elements.

On the other hand, those who wanted to meet Andrew to build relationships were also unsuccessful, because Andrew never showed up during the nights. Just like in the other Heavenly Palaces, Andrew and his wives did not leave the office during service.

Andrew knew perfectly well the intentions of these characters, so he did not give them a chance. For him, it is a waste of time to ingratiate himself with them and his wives only hid themselves avoiding problems.

Beauty is problematic in this world, especially in the business of pleasure and Andrew's wives were very beautiful. Only Jasper, Helga and Layla had met them, because they are special.
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The relations between Andrew and the Pixoy family had become closer, so they were not regular customers, although, since the inauguration, these three vampires had visited them every night.

It was not that they had never been to a pleasure house, but it was the first time they felt something special. The services were first class, the courtiers and courtesans were attractive and experienced, so the vampires were happy.

Although Andrew offered them free services, they refused to accept them. Honestly, with everything Damon had given him, giving his children free services wasn't a big deal, but they still refused and paid the fees.

Helga and Layla had also become friends with Andrew's wives, which was something that surprised Andrew. He could understand them getting close to Layla since the youngest vampire of the Pixoy family is extroverted and cheerful.

However, Helga getting along with them was a surprise. Helga is much more serious and reserved, so she is harder to deal with, but she somehow becomes friends with them, especially Helena and Victoria.

Helena is the eldest of Andrew's wives, so she's close to Helga's mental age, and Victoria is a noble, so her position is similar to Helga being the princess of the Duchy of Cannes.

Andrew understood that, but he never expected something so simple to catapult such a close friendship. Seeing them, Andrew could hardly recognize Helga, as she seemed happier, something he had not seen in her since he met her.

What was more incredible was that Helena, being a woman experienced in sex, began to give her sexual advice. Andrew, upon finding out, was about to intervene, but seeing Helga's enthusiasm, he could not do so.

Everything seemed surreal and although at first he was uncomfortable, but, in the end, he let things move forward without intervening. Technically there was nothing strange, it was just a little odd.

Although Andrew was unaware of what was happening with Zaros, Elidyr, and Sereda, he knew that something important must have happened for Zaros to abandon his territory, especially when he found out from Jasper that it happened very rarely.

Few people know about Zaros and Lucian, but that does not mean that there are not people who know them, so that is why they did not go out much, to avoid enemies, so the fact that the most powerful being and protector of this place went out meant that something serious was happening.

Andrew tried to investigate, but only Lucian seemed to know and he didn't tell him anything. To be more exact, when he asked, Lucian only told him, "When Zaros returns, he will surely tell you something."

This only worried Andrew more, as it seemed that the reason for his departure had something to do with him, but not being able to do anything, he decided to concentrate on his business and wait.

On the other hand, in the south of the continent, more specifically in the Demon Realm, Lugia, Vaelyra and Seraphine were searching for the surviving Demons of the war a thousand years ago on the lost continent.

Despite the extensive information network of Seraphine and her succubus collaborators, finding these Demons was not easy. Like most surviving demigods, they lived hidden and would not be located so easily.

Still, Seraphine proved to be the one for the job. She couldn't locate them all, but she could locate the most important one, Dornun. If there was someone among the demons that everyone knew, it was Zaros and Dornun.

Both are the most powerful demons and although they hadn't been seen in centuries, that didn't mean they went unnoticed. Zaros had founded the Duchy of Cannes, so everyone knew where they could find him, even though they had never seen him.

Dornun on the other hand, was more difficult. No one had seen him in centuries, but somehow everyone knew he was in the demon realm. The powerful demon of chaos was hiding, but because of his strength, he couldn't be located.

The funny thing about it was that it was thanks to this strength that he was able to be located by Seraphine. Hiding from the world is difficult and although if you are strong it is harder to find you, in the demon realm it was the opposite.

There was no region in this place that didn't have battles. Only where a powerful person lived, things were calm and that was how they located Dornun. In a remote forest it could be said that it was the only quiet place in the Demon Realm.

Lugia and Vaelyra immediately set off for that place. Seraphine now knew of Andrew's location, but she couldn't go there, since Andrew wouldn't trust her, so she had to wait for Lugia and Vaelyra to serve as a link for their approach.

Seraphine was no fool. She knew that Lugia was looking for Dornun for a dangerous mission since someone of her power wouldn't need Dornun unless it was something incredibly dangerous.

Still, she waited for them to complete the mission, before going to visit Andrew. She decided to wait, maybe if Lugia and the others didn't return, she could go to Andrew and gain his trust somehow.

She just believed that it would be easier with the help of the dragons so she waited. The forest where Dornun apparently lived was on the other side of the Demon Realm, that is, completely opposite to the swamp where the remains of the fallen god were.

The forest was unlike any forest on the continent. It was more of a jungle than a forest and despite its lushness, it seemed uninhabited. Vaelyra, seeing this, couldn't help but frown and ask, "Are you sure he's here? This forest doesn't seem to have any life."

Lugia smiled at her protégé's question and answered, "Yes, he's here." She had barely finished speaking when a soft, yet powerful voice was heard, "A guest I haven't seen in a long time."

Vaelyra was startled, but Lugia remained calm and answered, "Talking without showing yourself is rude. You're scaring the little one." After a few seconds, a soft, yet pleasant laugh was heard and then an old man appeared in front of the two dragons.

Although he had several wrinkles that showed his age, his hair was dark at night, and so were his eyes. His skin was white, making him look pale and sick, but the energy surrounding him showed that he was in perfect condition.

Vaelyra was frightened at the sight of him, as his power was pressuring her. It seemed like he was attacking them, but seeing as Lugia didn't move, that didn't seem to be the case. "I see you still don't control your divinity," Lugia suddenly said.

The old man laughed contemptuously and replied, "Well, I'm a chaos demon, control isn't my strong suit." Lugia looked at Vaelyra who seemed to be struggling to resist and with a sigh said, "Little one, you should retreat. It will be difficult for you to stand up against this guy."

Vaelyra was reluctant, but she had to admit that it took all her strength just to stand, so she nodded and quickly left. Once the young dragoness was gone, Dornun said, "That little one has talent, is she your apprentice?"

"Although I have taught her some things, I wouldn't say she is my apprentice, just a protégé," Lugia replied. Dornun nodded and then asked what he really wanted to know, "To what do I owe your visit? Dragons don't come to this place by chance."

"That's true. I'm looking for you," Lugia replied, to which Dornun replied, "Come on, Lugia, stop with the mysteries. I obviously know that the question is, for what purpose?"

"Well, the Demon Realm has remnants of the fallen god. I need your help to remove them," Lugia replied this time more seriously. Dornun looked at Lugia with equal seriousness and frowning asked, "Are you sure?"

"Yes," Lugia replied concisely. Dornun's expression turned dark, as he understood the implications and said gravely, "I want details." Lugia proceeded to tell him what he had discovered in the swamp.

Dornun asked a few questions as Lugia told him her story in the swamp, and finally asked, "Do you think the two of us are enough?" Dornun, despite his strength, was not arrogant. He knew of the dangers brought by the remains of the fallen god, and he did not think they could do this mission alone.

"Do you know the whereabouts of any survivors?" Lugia asked, to which Dornun replied, "I can find two or three, but I don't know if they will help us." Lugia was surprised by his answer and couldn't help but ask, "Are there any survivors who won't help the tragedy to repeat itself?" to which Dornun said bitterly, "I fear that times have changed."