Devouring Monarch: Rebirth of the Profane Phoenix

44  The First Date - Moonlight Waltz Prelude

Asura ignored the prince and focused on what was important to him while using his parallel thinking to monitor the prince and his actions.

"What would you like to eat, Xue'er?" His voice seemed more charming, speaking like a prince from a fairy tale as she looked at him with shimmering eyes.

Asura's mature voice enamoured Mu Xue, causing her cheeks to flush slightly as she pointed to various dishes... "These... these."

Her adorable voice made his heart pound, and he ordered many dishes containing meat or fish and vegetables. Mu Xue didn't care about the prices, smiling at Asura as he signalled for the waiter. "Anything for you, Xue'er."

Following this restaurant etiquette, he snapped his arm and fingers, and their VIP attendant came over with two glasses of wine, water and some bread.

"My lady and lord, are you ready to order?" The polite male waiter asked, wearing a light blue suit and jacket with a small cap. "I would like to order some appetisers... Can I have a mixed platter of roasted meat, fish, vegetables and cheese?" Asura requested politely, and Mu Xue nodded along with his requests, her lips almost drooling and trusting his choice. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Understood, and the main courses?" The waiter questioned with a smile, noting down the request.

"We will have one signature fish dish and one of your pork and beef signature dishes if possible?" Asura requested politely as Mu Xue looked at him with sparkles in her eyes, amazed by his maturity and choices.

"Of course, sir, and deserts?"

Asura glanced at Mu Xue, who shook her head.

"May we order after eating the appetiser? I think my lovely wife doesn't know what to eat. There are so many wonderful choices. Also, may you bring a bottle of each of the wines? I enjoy their taste very much." Asura explained, causing Mu Xue to blush lightly as the waiter nodded professionally.

"Of course, Sir. I will get your appetiser soon and bring the drinks momentarily." The waiter bowed deeply and left gracefully, causing Asura to lean back against his chair as Mu Xue gazed at him lovingly.

Asura poured Mu Xue some water to avoid getting drunk too easily, causing her to hold the glass, but she didn't drink. But stared at his handsome face as he drank some himself, causing Mu Xue to bite her lip.

Asura noticed her stare and leaned forward, taking her soft hands as he rubbed her palm... "Are you okay, Xue'er?"

"I just realised how much I love you." Mu Xue replied honestly, causing Asura to look stunned momentarily as he squeezed her hands and reached towards her cheek, rubbing her soft skin as she blushed... "Me too."

Their intimate atmosphere continued as Asura kept massaging her palm and cheek, causing her to relax and close her eyes with a satisfied expression... "Mnn"

Mu Xue relaxed into his touch, causing Asura to enjoy the scene as the appetiser arrived moments later, but Mu Xue didn't notice as she opened her eyes.

Asura released her hands gently and served the appetiser... "Would you like some cheese or meat, Xue'er?"

Mu Xue nodded and looked coy.

It was always her serving him as a maid, and now her heart and chest were filled with a bubble feeling, like millions of tiny butterflies and doves were flying around, causing her to become so excited she couldn't help but shiver lightly.

Asura sliced some of each and placed it onto her plate with a smile... "Here, Xue'er."

Mu Xue smiled happily as she picked up a piece of cheese on her fork, the slightly melted cheese dripping down onto her roasted ham, while Asura took a slice of fish... watching the adorable actions of the woman who had been by his side for so many decades.

Mu Xue ate slowly, savouring the delicious cheese and ham, causing Asura to sip his wine and watch her reactions as he did the same thing.

"This is good... I like it...!" She beamed at him, her little glass of red wine empty, as she finished her ham.

Mu Xue ate another cheese, pairing it with a small piece of tomato and roasted bell pepper, causing Asura to nod... "Let's try a bit of everything, shall we?"

The meal was a wonderful time for the couple—for the first time, both of them could experience a real date, the feeling of the music gently playing in the background, the hushed conversations of different couples together while their whispers and signs of affection constantly travelling between each other.

Mu Xue ate delicately but quickly, savouring every flavour, while Asura enjoyed her reactions and occasional smiles, causing them to finish the meal in just over one hour, with Mu Xue choosing mint ice cream and chocolate curls as her dessert.

"I'm full! Thank you, Asura!" Mu Xue expressed happiness as Asura paid the bill, leaving a large tip for the waiter.

"It was my pleasure, Xue'er," Asura replied, standing up and offering his arm, which she immediately latched onto; they left the restaurant together as Mu Xue looked up at Asura happily... "Where to now?"

"Shall we take a walk?" Asura asked as Mu Xue nodded happily, enjoying the warmth and gentle magic flowing into her body from Asura.

They strolled around the capital, ignoring the prince, following them with his maid, as Mu Xue pointed to different things she liked...

The day had been so wonderful that she was still struggling to breathe—her heart hadn't stopped dancing since they left their room together.

After walking to let their dinner settle down, the pair were standing at a large crossroads. "Xue'er, can you take this card and wait for me at the location? I have something to deal with. I will be a few minutes, okay?" Asura handed her a small golden card and pointed towards a hotel in front of them... "Wait for me there?"

Mu Xue looked confused but agreed, kissing his cheek gently as she skipped away with a bright smile, causing Asura to turn and pretend to ignore the prince before entering a dark and narrow passage.

***

Valos saw Asura vanish as he rushed towards the area, even though his maid sighed in dismay, "Master, we should head back..."

He ignored her and entered the alleyway, where he saw Asura waiting calmly... "So you followed us."

It startled Valos at how Asura knew he was there, causing him to straighten his back arrogantly...

However, before he could even speak, a fist smashed into his face, filled with a strange flow of electricity that stunned him, causing him to collapse to his knees.

"Do you understand why you are kneeling before me?" Asura asked coldly, his gaze turning dangerous as Valos felt his soul tremble under the pressure...

Bang!

Asura didn't play—today was a date with his beloved, the woman he wanted to make his first wife, and this insect was following him around all day, almost ruining their meal as his knee smashed into the prince's face, crushing several of his teeth and busting open his lip.

Blood leaked down Valos's mouth, causing him to glare upwards... "How dare you hit me!"

Asura kicked him in the stomach, sending him tumbling backwards as his maid watched in shock, her eyes widening as Asura stepped forward, lifting Valos by his collar... "I will do more than hit you should you ever come close to her again."

Valos was terrified as his lost teeth oozed blood before it dribbled down his cheek when his maid finally reacted, drawing a short sword... "Release the master!"

Asura turned his attention towards the maid, who froze at his terrifying killing intent as she dropped the blade and fell to her knee, urinating herself in terror—this woman was the only one to be made into the prince's toy for money and vanity.

Asura returned his attention to Valos, who was trembling in fear... "Do you understand?"

Valos spat out some blood, nodding his head... "Y-yes."

Asura released him and vanished, causing the maid to rush forward and help the prince, who was bruised and covered in blood...

"P-Prince... you're soiling yourself again!" The maid wept as Asura was already stepping into the hotel.

In honesty, Asura knew the king would not punish him as the plot to take down the Fenix domain needed him to stay alive and not alert his father.

That's why he didn't take the prince's rubbish.

The place where his princess awaited, sitting on the red sofa kicking her legs and looking around before she spotted him, and her face lit up like the kingdom's sky on the anniversary of Althea's death.

"My princess, forgive me for being late." Asura bowed to her as she stood up with a brilliant smile filled with anxiety and anticipation of what the night held for her.