Chapter 1: Prince Vritra Kalyon Asura

[Current Year, E450]

The Fortress Nation of Duranzia was home to both humans and beastpeople.

Located west of the Central Continent, it was protected by a series of fortifications built along its borders.

Duranzia was one of the most powerful nations on the Central Continent, thanks to its expertise in magic and magical technology.

At the center of Duranzia was its royal capital, Velvana.

Velvana was one of the four largest cities on the Central Continent and the site of one of the first meetings that would likely shape the future of the world.

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[Armed Palace, Royal Capital Velvana, Duranzia Kingdom]

At the top of a small mountain sat a majestic castle made entirely of bright turquoise crystals.

This was the Armed Palace.

It towered over the lower parts of Velvana, where nobles and commoners went about their daily lives.

But today was different.

The streets were packed with people eager to hear the results of the first day of the meeting.

"I can't believe this is really happening."

"Yeah, it's incredible. For the first time in thousands of years, the noble houses of the Asura and Deva families are meeting. And, of course, our powerful nation, Duranzia, is hosting it."

"You don't get it. They're not just meeting for peace. The noble houses from those divine families are probably here to form alliances with our nation."

"Exactly. With the barriers between our continents weakening and divine races already able to bypass in small numbers, it's likely that both the Heaven and Hell continents are gearing up for another war."

"And since our Central Continent is, well, central, they probably realize that allying with us could give either side a big advantage in the upcoming conflict."

"Sigh~ so stressful."

The people kept chatting and watching, waiting to see if there would be an explosion from the palace or if someone would be thrown off the top of the mountain.

It was their way of keeping their imaginations busy and making sure they didn't get too bored.

Long lines of guards stood at the foot of the Great Armed Mountain, ensuring no uninvited guests could enter. With the stern faces of these guards, it was clear that no one would dare set foot on the mountain, let alone approach the Armed Palace.

...

In the courtyard of the Armed Palace, many carriages were parked, and palace servants worked hard to unload a variety of gifts. These included rare artifacts, fine wines, and unique cultural objects that highlighted the visiting families' national heritage and craftsmanship.

On one side of the courtyard were carriages with black and red patterns, while on the other side were pure white carriages with gold decorations.

It was obvious that the carriages belonged to the Asura and Deva families, respectively.

...

[In the Armed Palace's Throne Room]

Many people stood on either side of the throne room, keeping a respectful distance from the royal red carpet.

The woman had long, blonde hair that fell down her back, elegantly styled in loose waves with bangs framing her pretty, clear face. Her blue eyes were calm and clear, like a gentle stream.

She had a curvy, voluptuous figure and wore an elegant blue and white dress that highlighted the plumpy curves of her big, round butt.

The dress was especially tight around her chest, making it look like her perfectly shaped melons could burst at any moment.

This was Luciana Duranzia, Second Princess of Duranzia.

... Oh?

Soon, she noticed that Lumis was staring at her, and her eyes lit up a little while her cheeks turned red. However, she calmly looked away and focused on the grand doors, expecting another introduction.

Lord Ymnes gently tapped Lumis on the back to refocus his attention.

"Please, stay focused, my lord. Remember why we're here."

"Y-, Yes. I do." Lumis nodded.

It was the first time he'd been so taken by a woman.

On his journey to Duranzia, he hadn't encountered anyone as beautiful as the average women you'd see on the Heaven Continent.

But this buxom woman seemed to surpass them all.

She had a body that would set the stick between any man's legs on fire and have them thirst desperately for a taste of her soft flesh.

... Gulp!

The Deva prince swallowed hard.

"Attention please!"

Duke Thomas called for silence, and silence was given.

He looked back at the scroll on the podium and spoke.

"It is my honor and privilege to present to you the great Prince Vritra Kalyon Asura of the House of Bloodgarden. May we all extend our warmest welcome and deepest respect to His Royal Highness as we celebrate his esteemed presence among us today."

When they heard the name "Vritra" most of the nobles' faces went dark with worry. Even King Felmus, who usually stayed composed, looked anxious and uneasy.

The only ones who managed to stay calm were Lord Ymnes and Prince Lumis.

Lord Ymnes stayed calm because he knew himself well, while Prince Lumis was calm because he was ignorant.

He knew nothing of the young royal who had just set foot in the throne room of the Armed Palace.

At that moment, everyone turned their attention to the young man who had been standing quietly at the grand entrance with his hands clasped behind his back.

He had a confident expression and looked almost like a saint, but the horns on his head told a different story.

[Ding! You've encountered the first Heroine!]

A grin appeared on Prince Vritra's face.

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(T/N): It seems like a lot of readers like to judge books chapter by chapter and point out any inconsistencies as mistakes or bad writing. I'm not an expert, and this might not be your favorite book, but please don't judge it just based on each chapter. Give it some credit and consider that there might be good reasons behind what happens. Thanks! ????