Monarch of Darkness, Arsene

Two days had passed in a flash, and it was quite the hassle. I didn't understand, but something was growing inside of me. It had been two days since I last saw her, and it's killing me—the light scent of Jasmine, the mischievous Ametheys eyes, her sweet, seductive voice.

TWO DAYS?!!!! Gasping for Air, I arose from cultivation agitated. Not only has my cultivation not really increased even after I swallowed most of Iseallia Yin Qi, but all my thoughts were constantly consumed by that enchantress.

Passing my hands through my sweaty brow, I sighed as Shadow approached in a cold manner. "My lord, All has been handled. Do you want me to explode the remaining explosives?" he asked with trepidation.

"Yes, but wait till the battle of Fort Gravem begins. Also, explode Romga's main city we want extra damage when the formation activates. I will need Asterion busy when they start hunting me. Selma and Damion will be at my throat soon for what I'm about to do." I explained, stepping out of my room.

Staring at Zel pacing back and forth, I patted his back, "You ready? This battle may be one filled with blood and ash." I warned as I stared at the bandages still around his body from the Realm of Drar'ethiul. I had learned an important lesson there. Humans are not even close to being a match to demons. Whether it was talent, intelligence, ideology, demons, or devils were just more. I had originally thought the opposite, but as time passes, I am realizing mortals are weak, flimsy creatures...Food.

With a pale face, Zel bitterly nodded, "Yes, but I'm apprehensive about some of my friends in the other classes."

"Then you better warn them. We will arrive soon. Although we may be already too late, in war, there are hundreds of small battles before a major one." I whispered, giving him a subtle hint, leaving Zel to his own devices.

Stepping into the bridge, I almost burst into laughter at Edains black eye. A cold, piercing gleam flashed through his eye as he turned my way. Smirking, I looked at the massive virtual screen of the landscape.

"My lord, we have just gotten reports that Godwin ships are a few hours out. What action would you like us to make?" My captain asked with a heavy expression.

"Hmm, leave them alone. The more, the better." came my response. I was never planning to participate but rather use this little battle as a decoy. "Is general Vargis..."

"Arsene, will you really allow Godwin to gather strength? We have a clear advantage, especially in regards to if we used this ship to attack Fort Gravem by surprise." Edain voiced, "You are risking the lives of hundreds of our fellow students."

"OK?" I said, wondering why he was even talking to me, "As I was saying, is General Vargis currently leading the troops?"

"Yes, my lord, I have informed him of your arrival awhile ago." the captain mentioned sending a side glance to the fuming Edain. "Also, Romga sent out one of their strongest Generals."

Nodding, I was about to step away, but Edain appeared with a cold grimace, "Arsene, who side are you on? I did my research on you when I returned two months ago, and everything I heard tells me that you are at the center of everything."

Feeling the air grow cold, I frown as soul force began pulsing from my body. "Edain...Do not make Yura sad." I said with a hollow glare, ready to end his life. I could already feel his heart in my palm, the scent of his last breath, the sweet taste of his blood as I ended his future.

I did not want to see her in tears, but the more I stared at this young man...NO!! At this insect, the more I wanted to kill him. He knew her longer; he knew everything about her, he knew her likes, dislikes...

"Fuck you; you're a fucking psychopath. We are talking about lives, Arsene!?" Edain screened, gathering my men's attention, "How do you even justify that?'

"When have I ever needed to Justify something?" I asked in ridicule, "If you can't handle it, Edain, then leave. I am more than happy if you left. What can a Seventh Stage Earth Realm do anyway? Aside from little power, what more do you have?"

"Your intelligence is average, your skills subpar, your cultivation irrelevant." I whispered in a tone of a devil, "What can you offer this war? With me are thousands of Nexus armors, millions of weapons, and various other tools of destruction. You have no concept of how War tactics operate fuck off,"

Drawing Dragonsbane, an icy killing intent exploded off my body. Amplified by my Soul Force, I saw Edain shiver in fear along with the others around me. Black ooze could be seen flowing off the air as I glared daggers into Yura's Brother.

"Arsene, Please," a voice I longed for asked with a quiver, "... Edain, please stop."

Turning to Yura, I frowned at the panda benight her eyes along with her ashen face. Dark clouds could be seen in her pupils as she stared at me. Throwing Dragonsbane back into the Ring of Bael, I approached, taking her wrist. Flooding her body with Qi, I frowned.

Staring into amethyst, I lightly chopped her head, "You idiot, your body is in a mess." Looking at my captain, I spoke, "Send her to sickbay, she is malnourished, and her Qi is running dangerously low. Also, set up an IV drip. She will need it. her body is currently fighting against something, and it's making her dehydrated."

I wasn't a doctor in my past life for noting, although I wasn't planning on being one in this life. Those skills didn't vanish but grew the more I learned about Qi. I was a cardiothoracic surgeon in my past life. While the job was just a cover since the profile of most cannibals had no education or little education and low intelligence, it made the best mask.

"Yes, my Lord," The captain quickly said, ready to leave, as he took Yura's arm.

"No, it's fine..."

"Take her by force if need be." I quickly chimed in, looking at her pale face. With a smile, I flicked her head, "Just head there. I will arrive shortly."

Turning a little red in the ears, Yura nodded, "umn"

Watching as my captain took her away, I turned to Edain, who was oddly quiet. "Was it not for her, I would have taken your head and gifted it to your family before force-feeding them; you, Edain, do not anger me; there are only so many times Yura can save you. Your life is already all but forfeited. Do not make me rip the very sockets from your eyes and feed them to those you love, or better yet, please do anger me. I would love the chance to see how this ends. "

A rather pale grimace flashed over Edains face as he felt the icy stares of all my people on board. Asterion was all but in my control. Killing one insect meant nothing to me. Even if she was saddened, I would not lower my pride for these mortals, these insects. They were food, and Yura will learn that soon. She may try to hide behind some false doctrine of family, but they are mortals.

Feeling my ship slowly coming to a stop, I saw a tall man dressed in heavy armor. Deep scars littered his arm as he glared at me through the windows of my ship. Sending him a nod, I pointed up at the door that should be outside.

"Help the General to me. I will meet him in the conference room." I stated, leaving to check up on Yura.

Eyeing the pale little girl who was quietly sleeping peacefully, I smiled, caressing her head, "What is going on within you to cause this?"

"Give her as many qi crystals she may need. I have millions that I don't even use." I said towards the female doctor beside me. "I want a full-body check-up done. Hand me a report when it's completed."

Walking away, I arrived in my conference room, where Clive Vargis was awaiting me. A cold intent could be seen pulsing from his body as he peered in my direction.

"Snow"