Chapter 144: Chapter 31: A Foreboding Feeling.

Lancelot was standing on the walls of his huge citadel, watching the changes in his territory with a feeling of pride now bigger than his past village and filling him with a sense of accomplishment.

His eyes watched the Succubi and Frost Hares playing near the distant walls several kilometres away. Each of them hauled wood, stone and other materials from the huge forest and new mines that suddenly appeared when the territory was upgraded to city-grade.

"They look happy... I want to do more for them all."

He flicked open the Lord store and began looking for entertainment buildings, only finding a bar or a more fitting one that was more of a song-house with alcohol and then a place where they could get a relaxing spa treatment.

"Let's build these for the women and make a system for all the hardworking girls to enjoy the benefits."

Stepping off the wall, he dropped to the ground like a meteor before his black and white wings flapped rapidly, sending his body flying into the air, tearing through the sky as he began to survey his new land and make plans in his mind.

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Two hours after he left the citadel, the others began to return and start relaxing, but Lancelot was still enjoying his flight around the Camelot territory.

Feeling the cool breeze blowing past him, his body began twirling in the air as he became deep in thought.

Should I make a name for the borough or start thinking of a country name... screw getting one over on Arthur—I want it to resemble my journey and path...

He began to swoop down to find Guinevere, Nuriel, Ikumi, Marimo and Meru standing on the citadel walls, waiting for him in their casual attire.

"Welcome home, My king!"

"My King! Welcome home."

Following Guinevere's greeting, they all began to kneel and bow to him, the entire army of over seven hundred all in their light armour and outfits, causing Lancelot to feel something he hadn't felt in his life...

He landed as Morgana's soft body wrapped around him, hugging him gently as she wore a long black dress with a black crown on her head—no longer did she act seductively but more motherly and warm.

"Welcome back, my love. You fought so bravely—we have all seen just how you put your body on the line."

Her gentle hands swiped across the air, forming a small video screen that showed the battle of him fighting the vice-captains and then blocking the blast that would have killed at least a hundred frost hares...

He felt a little shy to be acknowledged... That was what he didn't have in the past, and now he finally felt it... Thanks to the wonderful women and troops now looking up to him like their Lord, king or god.

"Come, let us celebrate. I know you are already planning for the future, but my love, you must take this moment to let the troops celebrate and rest."

"I agree, my king. You deserve the rest, too." Nuriel's stern voice was strange, as she gave a rare smile.

"Then we have to train twice as hard together in the morning. I want to fight you and all your sisters in the future. My sword must evolve!" Sёarᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"You... My king..."

"Okay~ stop flirting with the Seraph, or she will steal you away. Sumika is helping the cute fox troops to make a huge meal for you. Please, enjoy it."

A rare blush showed on their face of Nuriel as he realised this girl must be like him... She was a battle idiot!

The women, led by Morgana and Guinevere, led him towards the citadel entrance, with Marimo facing the troops.

"Today will be a day of relaxation—the guard rota will be shortened—make sure you visit the grand hall to enjoy the banquet before you head to your posts. The Lord wants you all to know he is happy with all of you."

"Good work."

"Thank you, Our Great Lord!"

"Praise Lancelot!"

Lancelot heard their loud cheering as he entered the huge black doors, and he shivered, feeling a strange feeling of joy and delight.

I feel so proud... They put such faith and belief in me.

Morgana held his hand tighter, seeming to feel his feelings and smiling gently as she kissed his cheek.

"You look so happy, but you know the goblins felt the same way, right? They just didn't know how to express it to you as a human well... but the word they used to call you. Meant Great King in the ancient goblin tongue."

"Eh?"

Lancelot felt like he was suddenly hit with a huge bullet.

She changed forever as she giggled, kissing his lips and pulling him towards the main hallway filled with the scent of food.

To think they felt that way and I never tried to learn their language to realise I wasn't just a human lord for them...

Now he truly understood what it meant to be a lord, and he wanted to become better, improve himself, get stronger and give these girls everything they deserved!

He walked faster, entering the great banquet hall to see hundreds of frost hares and succubi sitting while Sumika stood beside two cooking stations.

Each side was made to resemble a restaurant setting, giving off the feeling of going out to eat instead of inside his citadel.

So many cuisines... some were from his world and the empire, while others were eastern, and then some seemed to be the frost hare's cooking.

Sumika saw him staring excitedly and smiled before pointing to several seats at the centre of the tables set for eight people.

Meru jumped happily, leading Lancelot along with Ikumi as she pulled him to sit between two Frost Hare waitresses. Morgana sat on his right, while Guinevere sat opposite with another two frost hares, making Lancelot smile at them.

Everyone else began to fill the seats, including Marimo, Nuriel, Sumika, Mirei and the frost hares he recognised. It was a very intimate feeling seeing so many of his girls gathered around him with no worries or stress... He knew they all put their trust and hope in him and his rule... And Lancelot planned to exceed those expectations!

Marimo looked at Meru and Sumika before standing as everyone stopped moving and eating, looking at Marimo as she clapped her hand.

"As the chief tactician and strategist of this Lord, it brings me joy to be able to announce our Lord has won numerous battles without a single loss or defeat. Each time, he fought like a beast against foes far more powerful than us all, showing why he is our leader!"

Clapping erupted among the frost hares, followed by Sumika, Morgana and Nuriel clapping with smiles. Even Ikumi clapped as her ears twitched excitedly.

Marimo lifted her goblet filled with wine and continued, "Please raise your cups for Lancelot Du Lac. Let us drink in celebration of not just our winnings but also our Great Lord, who defended us all against the enemy... Cheers!"

"Cheers! To our Lord Lancelot Du Lac!""

Raucous clanging sounded out as laughter exploded, followed by Meru wrapping her arms around his arm.

"Master, here. Sumika and Meru made these dishes. We worked super duper hard!"

"Thank you both; please tell Sumika to thank you for all this effort. It looks amazing."

Meru grinned happily, causing Ikumi to shove her plate forward.

"Eat mine next. I hunted them myself with Meru! We caught five wild boars today!"

Seeing how competitive Ikumi was being, he turned to Morgana, who smiled softly, pushing her plate forwards. "Don't worry about us; we will feed ourselves. Focus on Meru's food."

Seeing the delicious-looking steaks and other dishes, Lancelot wasted no time digging into the first ones served to him.

Meru's fluffy cheeks puffed with joy, watching him eat each dish she and Sumika cooked, feeling his joy with each bite. Everything was perfectly seasoned, juicy, tender or crunchy, causing Lancelot to sigh as he devoured them like an animal starved for days!

This brought a bright smile to Meru and Sumika as Lancelot ate every last morsel of each meal placed in front of him, including desserts made by the frost hares using various fruits and berries gathered near the citadel.

"Thank you, all! This has been the best meal of my life! Please continue enjoying yourselves; I am tired."

He felt his stomach full from such a large quantity of food as Morgana pulled him away, taking him towards his chambers with Marimo, Sumika, Ikumi and Nuriel following behind them, with Meru yawning.

Inside his chambers, Lancelot dropped to his bed and leaned back against the headboard, kicking off his boots as Marimo picked them up and lined them on the shelf neatly after cleaning them.

"Girls... I fear that the future will be harsh... on you all." His eyes were glazed, slightly drunk from the fruit, wine and spirits.

"Those enemies today were not commanders... they were mere vice-captains... I think my rush to develop has caused us to kick a steel plate."

Nuriel took Morgana's spot on the left as Sumika snuggled into his right while Ikumi and Marimo lay across his legs.

Ikumi raised Lancelot's hand before licking his palm gently and nodding, "We are family... We frost hares will hunt those bastards till death!"

"It doesn't matter what foe we must face. My king will grow strong enough to face them and win for all of us. You proved you can overcome any problem today, my king. Trust your tactician and strategist!" Marimo spoke first, causing him to laugh, ruffling her hair playfully.

"Yes, Lancelot Du Lac—no matter what happens, we will protect you, this land, kingdom and each other. Those foes were weak compared to us as a unit! So don't worry and enjoy your victory."

Morgana added with her alluring voice as she began to help remove his clothes slowly, with the help of Marimo as they pushed him into his bed and all sat around him with soft eyes.

They could see his fatigue but didn't want to leave—the weak Lancelot was just too adorable as he wrapped his arms around Sumika and Nuriel.

"I'm so lucky to have you all by my side..."