chapter 31: milicas birthday pt 1

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It was the day of Milicas' birthday. A day I hadn't thought I would ever attend after everything that happened between me and the Gremory family. Yet, here I was, standing in front of a mirror as Rem and Ram dressed me up for the event. I stared at my reflection, taking in the sight of myself crimson red hair, messy and tousled just the way I liked it, and my heterochromatic eyes. My right eye gleamed a striking golden yellow, while my left was a deep amethyst purple. They were reminders of the power I possessed and the experiences that had shaped me. My gaze traveled down to the deep blue suit I wore a custom-tailored outfit that hugged my frame perfectly. The suit was sleek and elegant, with subtle gold embroidery along the collar and cuffs, highlighting my broad shoulders and toned physique. A dark vest underneath, paired with a silk tie of a similar deep blue, completed the look. I adjusted the cuffs, feeling the smooth texture of the fabric between my fingers.

Rem:Master, you look absolutely stunning,

Rem said softly as she finished adjusting my tie, her blue hair falling gently over her shoulder as she smiled up at me.

Ram, ever the more blunt of the two, simply nodded in agreement.

Ram:You look… acceptable

she remarked, though her tone carried a hint of affection.

I chuckled, turning slightly to get a better look at myself in the mirror.

Me:Acceptable, huh? That’s a high compliment coming from you, Ram.

Ram smirked, her pink hair swaying as she stepped back to inspect her work.

Ram:Well, considering you’ll be facing those monsters, you might as well look the part of someone far above them.

I glanced back at myself, noting how much I’d changed since the last time I stood among the Gremory family. Today wasn’t just about Milicas; it was about showing them all who I had become, and that I wasn’t the same boy they cast aside. My birthday present for Milicas a potion I had created myself—was already prepared. It was a potion capable of increasing one’s demonic power and enhancing the comprehension of magical abilities. I had named it demonic stimulant elixir, a gift that only someone with my knowledge and abilities could create. Milicas deserved better than the fate of being raised by a family like the Gremorys, and while I couldn’t change his circumstances, I could at least offer him something that would help him grow stronger.

As I finished adjusting my suit, Seekvaira and Makima entered the room. Seekvaira, my queen and the one recognized as my fiancée, despite my harem, looked breathtaking as usual. Her long blonde hair cascaded down her back, and she wore a fitted black gown that emphasized her regal presence. Seekvaira was the epitome of a pure-blooded devil, and her position by my side was not just symbolic it was a statement. No one could deny her place as my future wife.

Makima, on the other hand, was more subdued but no less striking. Her red hair was tied back in a sleek ponytail, and she wore a tailored maroon dress that accentuated her figure without being ostentatious. As a member of the Gremory branch family, she had her own stake in today's events, though her calm demeanor rarely betrayed any emotions. She had chosen to accompany me for obvious reasons; her presence would send a clear message to the Gremory clan.

Seekveira:Are you ready?

Seekvaira asked, her voice soft but laced with the authority that came naturally to her.

I gave her a small smile.

Me:As ready as I’ll ever be. It's just another day, right?

Makima’s amber eyes flickered with something unreadable, but she didn’t say anything at first. Instead, she stepped closer, brushing a nonexistent speck of dust off my shoulder.

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