Crusader King, Chapter 11

With my agreement to follow Kin, he didn't bother waiting for us to mingle with the rest of the lower nobility. He just moved to bring us both directly to his boss, Vult himself.

We headed out of the large hall and he walked with confidence down the hall and towards one of the nearby lounges and with two new male guards who had a skeevy vide that were clearly part of the Black Dog's I knew Vult himself was in there.

Seeing Kin, the guards opened the door without a word though Kin said easily. "He is with me." And I just walked past those guards who looked like cutthroats, and I noticed all too easily that they were armed with short swords perfect for killing people.

Not dealing with monsters.

There he was... Vult, the Mercenary King, the darker olive skinned man was sitting on a wooden throne that was padded by pelts and skins of monsters he or his men had hunted.

And as the man's dark, cunning, and cruel eye's fell on me. I saw Kin stroll across the room that was filled with Vult's more enlightened men that were drinking and eating large amounts of food.

Though I was honestly surprised there wasn't a dozen women forced under the tables to suck on the manhood of these men... I refocused on Vult who spoke with some amusement. "So... Jake Bariss, the man and the legend in the flesh."

He smiled before he said casually. "How is your magic by the way?" And my face darkened as I instinctively went to turn my hand to metal... And couldn't. I literally couldn't manifest either normal magic nor my elemental abilities!

I scowled slightly as although I wasn't without any measures, as I knew whatever was binding my magic only affected external manifestations of said magic.

I was still clearly on the backfoot here.

"Heh! Look at his face!" One of Vult's men cackled and I looked over at him and marked him for death via Albedo or another member of Shadow Garden as I put on a placid expression.

Then I said rather coldly. "That's an interesting trick you got there... A total ban on external magic in a ward scheme within this room huh? That also affects your mage as well, but either way. You didn't call me here to play this card just to assassinate me. What do you want Vult?"

Vult's mocking smile turned a bit more appreciative with him nodding and after a moment he raised a hand to silence his heckling men.

"You truly do have a mind for the mystic arts. I can appreciate that Jake." He started before taking a breath and with a nod, he said in an understanding tone.

"The city lord of Anarchia was my man, you know... Now, before you say anything, I get it. He touched that which was yours, and you dealt with him, and his men couldn't stop you. That's understandable in fact, even if it's an inconvenience for me and my troops."

He shifted slightly before he leaned forward with a knowing grin and said. "You are an unusual sort Jake, you claimed those cunts in the Rose Order or whatever, and you didn't try to make your own company or whatever to make use of them to collect an army around yourself."

He shook his head and said with some amusement. "You are too... Sentimental Jake, those cunts are just meat for you to fuck but hey, its your taste haha!"

Getting bored of Vult's meandering, I snorted with his form going stiff as I exhaled flames clearly from my mouth slightly in warning to show his trick... It wasn't entirely in his favor.

"Get to your pitch Vult. I have no interest in sharing my women as they are mine." I said with finality and Vult just laughed loudly along with his men.

"Hahaha! You are a brave man to say that hahaha!" He roared with laughter before he shook his head and then with a loud bang he cracked the thick wood table in front of himself with a boot he kicked up there as he leaned back in his throne.

"I like your balls, though, Jake, so here is my offer... The kingdoms of Ur and Feoh are yours to rule as their mage king for, let's say, a mortal lifetime of a hundred years." Vult said confidently.

There was a moment of silence as I just stared at Vult and then I said flatly as he just stared at me. As though waiting for me to just bow down in supplication.

"And how would I be king of these two kingdoms... And who would be just handing me these kingdoms?" I finished with amusement.

Vult shrugged a bit, and he said casually. "Well, I never said anything about just giving them to you... I get that you are a bit of a pansy and won't properly put a cunt in her place, but I can work around that."

He took a deep breath and with charisma radiating from his form he spoke firmly. "Jake, this year's Monster Rush this winter will be... The worst Monster Rush in all recorded history. I myself have done the best I can in culling monsters in the eastern lands, but it won't be enough."

He grinned and said easily. "No matter what you or I do. This winter, the monsters of the north, and the mountains that surround Eoastia will flood this so-called civilized world."

"The kingdoms will hold of course. But they will be broken and weak, and while the monsters are culled, I will secure a method of control over the remaining monsters via their divine protection from the dark Goddess of the north. Then I will use those monsters and my men to conquer the known world!"

'Damn... This guy actually has a good plan, as his words should be right, and it's not just monsters flooding in from the north. Then all of the kingdoms, including Geofu to the south, which hosts Celestine, will be caught flat-footed.' I thought.

While I was thinking all this Vult was clearly giving me a moment to soak all this in... And then he said in a quieter but beguiling way. And I do mean that beguiling way quite literally, as I could feel demonic magic radiating from him.

'Huh, Vult has some incubus blood or something. That honestly makes sense, actually.' I thought with some amusement as I purged the influence from my mind.

"Jake, all you have to do... Is take over the kingdoms of Ur and Feoh, marry their princesses, and while they yours exclusively. All you need to do is open the gates for my armies to break their resistance."

And then it hit me as to why he was offering this deal beyond my power itself. He wasn't stupid, he knew trying to rule the entire world in his Service Nation was going to be the work of years to get even slightly orderly.

If such a concept as a 'cuntry' could ever be orderly anyway. But still, having a sympathetic nation state that followed the culture and ways of the neighbor was far better than a rebellious region that Vult would need to crush as well.

But as I saw Kin's grimoire glow, along with Vult and the three dozen men, tense in clear wait for my answer. Meaning if I said no, that they would throw caution to the winds and kill my ass.

I smiled as I decided to go with my previous plan of letting Vult burn the world so I could take over it at my own leisure.

"Beyond just the Princess's Prim and Alicia, I also want a favor. I want the divine scrolls of knowledge from the east of Eostia. I haven't been able to find any sources of knowledge of the power used by their so-called Kami here." I said with a cold smile.

There it was, I saw Vult smile victoriously as he nodded slowly in agreement with his men clapping in clear victory then Vult stood up and he looked over at Kin who raised an eyebrow before Vult shrugged and he grinned.

"Alright Jake, you strike a hard bargain but you got me haha. Kin, grab the divine scrolls from our caravan and deliver it to Jake after the ball tonight." Vult said making me blink.

And at my clear confusion, Vult's grin became cruel, and he said casually. "Oh? Are you surprised I already have it? Yeah, I am the fucking mercenary king Jake, I AM the military of the eastern half of this world and I already pilfered the important temples where those sheep of priests and miko's keep their real treasure haha!"

His heavily armored form made loud thudding noises as he stepped away from his throne, and then he looked back to me and said in amusement. "I look forward to your own efforts Jake. But just a heads up, just like that Light goddess that has abandoned Celestine herself, those Kami have already been banished as well!"

I simply nodded with a plain expression as I already knew that the so-called divines were implicit to this hentai world if not just outright useless anyway. I just wanted a valuable object to show off my greed, so I didn't get killed almost certainly in that room.

Because in showing off my greed, I showed Vult that I could be controlled and I was too valuable to just throw aside, as he knew that likewise something could happen to Kin.

And if something did happen to Kin, he would need another powerful mage that he could control and use for his own ends.

I stepped out of the room as the sounds of the drinking and yelling grew back in strength with my expression going cold as I really... Really didn't like being put in such a situation.

'I need to make Shadow Garden and the Rose Order even stronger if I am to clash with the Black Dogs... It's a pity I can't assassinate Vult with Albedo either.' I mused as Kin, who always stuck next to Vult was a master of demon magic, binding, and other dark magics.

To say nothing of Vult himself... He had orchestrated the god's of this world leaving, he slayed armies of monsters with his Black Dogs, and if I didn't stop him. He WOULD rule this world in one way or another.

I had zero doubt that Vult himself was a monster in combat so I coudn't use any half measures when it came to dealing with him.

As I walked away from the lesser ball room and headed back to my quarters where a couple of the Knights of the Rose Order were keeping anyone from entering my quarters. I had one final thought in mind.

'Either way... I am still letting him break down his own army, and dealing with nobility, and the useless princesses who pretend to rule this world.' I thought before my eye's landed on the kneeling form of Albedo.

Who was now dressed in the tight black leathers with golden highlights that Shadow Garden wore with her curveacous body leaving little to the imagination with how her outfit clung to her form.

And standing next to the kneeling form of Albedo and holding the chain leash was Artoria who gave me a bright smile as she firmly pulled the leash as making Albedo quickly crawl across the ground as Artoria pulled her to.

"Come welcome your master succubus." Artoria said warmly as she came up to me and I firmly Artoria by the back her neck and dragged her into a demanding kiss to relieve a bit of my stress.

Then as Artoria and I made out for a bit I felt Artoria put a hand on my chest with Albedo's magic leash so I took the leash at Artoria's silent message even as Artoria pushed her large breasts into my chest.

"My lord... Would you have need of me before the ball proper?" She whispered with hazy eye's.

I smiled as I felt myself harden more and then seeing Albedo who squirmed at the lustful energy in the room. I decided to let my succubus steam in her juices as well.

As I already said that I would only reward her when she brought me new's and did things that pleased me.

I waved my hand at Albedo making her magical leash and collar fade from sight, before I said bluntly. "Get changed into a higher-ranking maid outfit. Then use your abilities to spy on the nobles during the ball tonight."

At my clear order. Albedo bit her lower lip but with how I had bound her with her true name and her virginity? She could only obey without question even if she clearly wanted to sate her succubus urges.

And with Albedo dealt with... I refocused on Artoria who bit her lower lip at knowing I was giving her my full attention. "Come on then... I have an hour to burn." I said as I picked up Artoria with her giggling, as I threw her onto my bed in the next room.

Though I was wondering where Grace and Anna were. But either way, I threw off my clothes and I just pulled Artoria's leotard off to the side between her legs, making her whimper out. "Wait at least-" 

But I silenced her as I forced my hard length into her already sopping cunt and then as I folded her legs upwards with one hand, I used my other hand to pull down the low cut of her leotards top with her fat tits bouncing off violently.

Seeing those soft pink tipped nipples on her tit's, I made Artoria whine loudly as I folded her in half into a mating press before and then loud harsh slapping noises rang out as I began just using Artoria as she asked.

She wanted me to make use of her after all. And her body coudn't lie to me as I just slam fucked into her pussy with loud slapping noises ringing out between Artoria's cries of pleasure.

And I continued to fuck Artoria in a mating press for a while as this was purely for me, until I decided to change positions and then I pulled out of her with her whining and with hazy eye's she said. "But... It hasn't even been an hour yet, my master?!"

"My adorable knight is so needy huh. Come here then." She let out a yelp as I rolled her over and then her yelp turned into a shriek as I slapped her ass cheek hard making that ass ripple like the most beautiful wave of all time as I sunk back into her.

A loud plap rang out as my waist hit her ass cheeks and then I grabbed Artoria by her long pony tail to pull her neck back as I began another symphony while fucking her doggy style.

The loud lewd slapping noises of our union were even more apparent as now in this position I could properly maneuver myself around. But also Artoria's cries became screams of joy and mind melting pleasure.

Because I started cheating as I grabbed one of her large breasts and with my thumb and fingers pinching her nipple I used my elemental abilities to create a spark of lightning. So I was literally tasing her tits which made her tighten up greatly at the pain and pleasure.

'Hmm... I wonder if I can break the bitch again.' I mused as I moved the hand I was using to slapping her ass and holding her hip properly down and around her waist to her womanhood.

'Oh yeah. I gotta try at least.' I thought with a smile crossing my face as I flipped Artoria over again this time on her back as I stood on the edge of the bed. And with her legs held up in one arm.

As I continued to fuck into her, and began reaching my peak... With my free hand, the moment I began coming I pinched her clit and Artoria screamed with cum and feminine fluids shooting out as her eye's rolled back and her back arched forward as I tased her directly in the clitoris.

And you know what... As Artoria's mind melted on my cock, her eye's rolled up and her tongue shot out in a pure aheago state. I understood why the hentai bastards loved to break the bitches of this world as her cunt gripped me like a soft fist that begged for my cum.

After finishing my own orgasm I pulled back a bit. And seeing Artoria's dull eye's as she stared at me with her hair all mussed up and hearts glowing in those empty eyes.

I felt... A little hollow in my heart honestly. 

There was a moment of silence before I grabbed Artoria by the waist and spung her around on the bed and with her head over the edge of the bed. I pushed my softer cock into her mouth and into her throat where I said softly. "Suck." 

And my order rang some kind of bell in Artoria's pleasure friend brain as her mouse closed properly and she began sucking my cock.

I then began petting Artoria's head as she bobbed and licked around my cock slowly and sensually. "That's a good girl... I was afraid you would fall out of practice after I left you alone for a few days." I muttered as my cock gain a bit more life.

But I had already skull fucked what little of a gag reflex Artoria had and my cock slipped easily into her throat as she began sensually deep throating me and trying to bring me to completion with her face fuck hole.

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"The wine blessed and taken care of by the elves of Geofu are the best I tell you. They have the lifespan to actually have the patience to age their wine to a fine vintage... Same goes as their women haha!" A fat noble roared with laughter as I sat to the side of Princess Prim at the true ball.

"Oh by the way Jake, I heard that Vult wanted to meet you... Was he trying to poach you away from me?" Prim spoke with a pout as she seemingly didn't hear the other nobles discussions.

I nodded and said casually. "That he did, but I refused him. As I do not plan to go crossing the continent back to the eastern side of Eostia." That, and I also didn't want to travel up to the shit hole that was the corrupted northern half of the continent that was overun by monsters.

And was the home of the dark elf queen who has been controlling the monsters to attack the civilized south in Olga.

"Hmph! He may be a big shot, but shoudn't have the nerve to try to poach one of my people! Sister can you go beat him up... Just a little?" Prim asked Princess Alicia with gleaming eyes.

Alicia hearing her fellow princess and cousin/sister's request could only smile wryly and she said frankly. "Me beat up Vult? No way in hell that can happen, I saw the guy beat a dragon to death with his bare hands when the dragon tried to rob a castle he was stationed in." 

Even more reason for me not to directly fight Vult if I could help it. But either way, I took a drink of my wine and sitting next to Prim I coudn't help but notice how with with her slutty outfit I could see her mound pressing into her panties with how her 'skirt' was a mere suggestion.

But regardless, I refocused as Princess Alicia spoke a bit teasingly. "On the other hand, Jake has aquitted himself quite well in fighting several minotaurs, large groups of goblins and orcs. Along with dealing with other monsters according to the Rose Order."

"It kinda makes me want him for myself little sister... He could help me so much to the north where all the monsters will be coming." 

Princess Prim stiffened and she looked at her 'sister' figure aghast as she seemingly didn't pick up the sarcasm at all as she took my arm and held it against her ample breast's side as she whispered hurriedly. "Wait just a minute! You can't be leaving me to go join my sister can you?" 

She shook her head furiously before she threw a glare at her sister who just chuckled before Prim whirled back on me with gleaming eye's as she said pitifully. "You seriously woudn't leave me would you?"

I threw a look at Alicia who just grinned with the humor of a sibling who was making their little sibling squirm so I just smiled wryly and said helplessly. "How could I just abandon you Prim, I just joined your retinue but a few weeks ago anyway."

If anything that made Prim even more unsettled as she looked down and muttered. "That's right... You have only been in my service for less than a month. How could I expect you to be tied to my service."

I actually sent Alicia a glare who just was fucking giggling at my misfortune at having to now comfort Princess Prim.

But as Prim pushed up against me further and looked up to me, I could smell the fresh scent of Prim's body as she was so close and you know what... As she let go of my arm, I instead wrapped the arm around her waist with my hand falling on her bare thigh.

And as she blinked at my arm hand landing on her thigh, I said with a small smile. "Don't worry Prim, I won't be leaving you. Plus I prefer your more laid-back style... If I joined Lady Alicia, she would be making me work so much harder and having to deal with monsters haha." 

Princess Alicia, without a single moment of shame, spoke over her wine cup. "You are correct Jake. I would happily pay you double what my sister is paying, but you would be earning that hazard pay in fighting the waves of monsters that hit Feoh's walls." 

I squeezed Prim's thigh making her bite lower lip and I let go of her as she looked at me with a confused look before she huffed and then took a large drink of her wine and said a bit huffily. "Hmph but I found him first. Go find your own mage, Alicia!"

Then the two sister's began bickering in a more light hearted way making me smile before I went back to eating my food for a few minutes... Before a loud ringing rang out.

We all looked up, and my eyebrow rose as I saw at the end of the ballroom where the baron's and respected knights who were invited sat. Was a man in full knights armor dinging his metal cup loudly with a hunting knife of all things.

The ballroom went quiet as we all stared at the lower noble who was brave enough to just... Interupt the whole damned ball.

The man was a bit familiar, though... But as he spoke my face twitched at the hate and fury in his voice. "My name is Aldritch Asshat, I am the lord of the Asshat barony. Jake Bariss you craven bastard you killed my brother!"

The room was quiet before Princess Alicia stood up, and she said in a quiet but cold voice that carried through the hall. "And what proof of this crime do you have? What arrogance do you especially have to ruin this ball in fact!"

Aldrich however, puffed up and he pointed a finger at me and snarled... More like screeched really "He killed my brother! He was just working for the city lord of Anarchia and was executed like a dog and his remains mounted on a spike outside of the city lords mansion!"

I stood up, and the whispers were silenced as I demanded coldly. "If he was there with the city lord, assaulting the soldier's of Princess Prim. Then his death was well warranted... Now are you challenging me to an honor duel, or you just ruining this dinner and being a fool?"

He just glowered at me... Before he tore off his metal gauntlet and tossed it at me. And shouts rang out as his aim was shit poor and almost literally hit Princess Prim before I caught the metal gauntlet in the air.

"Yes! I challenge you to an honor duel, to the death... Right now!" He roared.

To which, I looked down to Princess Alicia and Prim before I said quietly. "Princess's I beg your pardon but I must be excused at this time."

Then I looked over to Castorice who was standing behind the princesses as the knights had come away from the walls and such at seeing the tension building. 

"Ladies of the Rose Order, please escort this man down to the training arena. It seems that we are going to have some entertainment... The rest of you guests of the princesses, I do suggest you might as well watch from the fourth-floor balcony to get the best view as well."

"Oh, it will be just like the fighting pits of the eastern cities!" One of the nobles cheered and hearing that the rest of the attending nobles clapped in appreciation of the no doubt bloody entertainment to come.

Meanwhile, I was thinking. 'Is this supposed to be a test by Vult? No, this would be 'too subtle' for him. He is a storm of force and sexual violence at that. He is anything but subtle.'