Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 4464: Momentary Return Of The Expedition

"Yes," Schleya answered.

Seeing Davis’s complicated expression, Natalya’s lips curled, "Darling, Illumina has been of great help. When we spot a threat, she’s already there, swiping her claws at it. Because of her, the journey was extremely smooth. The battle with the Exalt Stage Nether Devil was difficult. However, with big sister’s annihilative heavenly poison, we were able to weaken it further before Illumina dealt the ultimate blow. Her achievements are far greater than any of us in this expedition. You need to reward her~"

Seated by his side, Natalya grabbed his arm and spoke coyly.

"You’re right," Davis answered.

He honestly didn’t know how to repay Illumina at this point since she had helped him too many times while all he was able to do was make her Emperor-Tier, but it was not even him but Everlight. Sure, even if he added Everlight’s contribution as his own because they were the same, then Illumina’s help still overarched their own, in his opinion.

Being able to help his women when he was not there to help them- that meant a lot to him. That meant the world to him.

Illumina was willing to toil and die for him, and no woman would want to do that as far as he knew that she was such a heavensend, pulling his heartstrings.

He felt like he was falling into a mountain of debt, making him understand what Yotan felt like to be with him.

"You need to marry her~" Natalya giggled.

"You always say that." Davis tickled Natalya, causing her to squeal and squirm.

However, Davis supposed that Natalya was right. He was certainly willing to engage in a romantic relationship with Illumina now. He wanted to see her. However, he couldn’t leave.

He barely thought for a moment before taking a scroll out and began writing with his soul force.

"This is..." Natalya raised her hand and kept it over her mouth, astonished.

As she read the letter while Davis was writing, she couldn’t help but smile deeply.

After Davis was done with the letter, he gave it to Schleya and told her to hand it over to Illumina.

Natalya swooned by his side, "I didn’t expect you to write a love letter."

"Why wouldn’t I?" Davis looked relaxed, "Aila wrote me a ton when she couldn’t see me, allowing us to change our minds. I like Illumina a lot, and I’m writing my thoughts to her. Surely, she would at least like to get some words from me before she left again, no?"

"I’m just jealous~" Natalya pouted, "Write me one too."

"I will when you expect the least."

Davis leaned in, one of his brows raised as he looked into her eyes. Natalya leaned back before she looked away, "Stop... I have to go see little Eden. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to resist..."

Davis leaned in but moved over to her ear.

"You’re a naughty mother..."

"..." Natalya’s cheeks burned red.

Davis moved back and chuckled, "Come. Zestria and Tanya had also given birth."

"Really!?" Natalya and Schleya’s brows raised in shock.

"Let’s go see them once we send off Schleya and the others. We can’t keep Illumina waiting all by herself."

"Uhmm... Illumina said she would wait until we’re ready to go. I’ll go deliver the letter and come back."

Schleya stood up. She seemed interested in seeing the children. Nyoran also went with her, leaving Davis and Natalya alone.

Natalya took off to see her son, so Davis was all alone.

He blinked, thinking everyone was busy nowadays, including him. Nonetheless, he chose to sit and wait for them to come back when Lereza descended, and he had a chat with her about the children since she was overseeing their outside activities. With no war, she had come back.

"Alright, understood. Thanks for looking after them, Lereza."

Lereza left, appearing busy, and later, Esvele came to his side and placed a refreshment on the table.

"The master of the house shouldn’t be alone like this-" She uttered indifferently, "If senior sister Shirley was here, she wouldn’t have let master be alone."

"Haha." Davis chuckled before he picked up the juice and drank, "You miss Shirley, uh. I miss her too. It’s been a long time since she left for the secret realm. Hopefully, I can go after her in a few years if she doesn’t come back to us. In any case, you are doing fine with the new addition of maids, right?"

"Yes, but-"

Esvele hesitated for a moment before she uttered a few words that made Davis’s brows raise.

After they discussed for a bit more time, he opened his mouth.

"Thanks, Esvele. I’ll have to depend on you from now on to keep an eye on them."

"That’s my duty." Esvele bowed.

She stood up, took the empty cup, and bowed again before leaving, her movements full of elegance and respect even though her face now looked eternally cold.

Davis felt she played the part of the head maid well. Regardless, he was left all alone again.

He relaxed on the sofa with his legs on the table while looking up at the ceiling, thinking his children were growing up alright.

"Azariel found a love interest outside in one of his expeditions, and a maid tried to seduce Lucian in an indirect manner... although it might be Lucian who took an interest first... woah..."

Davis blinked.

While he was secluded for most of the year, he was unable to properly reach out to his children, as they were also becoming busy with cultivation. However, he did find time to play with them and offered advice and life lessons whenever he was with them.

He knew his sons would sooner or later want to touch the opposite gender, but he didn’t think it would come this soon, especially for Lucian, who was the kindest and most innocent-looking out of them all.

’Well, they’re already sixteen or more if they used the time chambers again... their hormones should be at their peak...’

The girls, naturally, their mothers kept an eye on them, but the boys were also kept an eye on but less compared to the others. Moreover, their mothers, Evelynn and Niera, were outside most of the time, so it wasn’t strange that they that they progressed to this level.

"Well, time to go talk to them after some time..." Davis heaved a sigh and stood up,

He went to bring Natalya and Schleya to see the newborns as he sensed Schleya coming back.

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On the other side of the portal, Illumina received the letter.

"This is..."

"Alright, you can read it. I’ll be heading back to prepare. Give us a few days and guard the portal, or stay hidden."

"O-Okay..." Illumina was absentminded as she looked at the scroll, her expression frozen and nervous.

Schleya went back, but Nyoran stayed to peek at it from the side, her mouth wide apart like a crow gawking at something.

Illumina opened the scroll, reading the content.

[It’s me, your master.

I know this might be a bit odd coming from me, but I have been moved by your actions many times. I’m considering rewarding you with the highest praise and resources, but I also have some ulterior and selfish motives. Perhaps when we meet next time, I won’t let you go as easily as the last few times.

No matter what you do, be safe, my little rabbit.]

"..."

Illumina’s eyes were wide as she read the letter. Her pupils moved up and down as though she couldn’t comprehend the letter before it finally hit her.

It looked like she had remained frozen before she suddenly crouched and held her head, her cheeks and ears all turning crimson as an apple. Between her legs, her face was buried, but she couldn’t stop the big smile from forming.

Nyoran giggled at her from the shadows, but for the first time, she also felt something strange building within her. She recalled Natalya’s words and wondered if this was that but still shrugged, happy to be a part of this family and enjoy the freedom.