"A-A good place to eat, Prince Elif? I-I don't spend much time outside the Manor, b-but I've heard the Scorching Scoundrel is a good place to eat." Replied Ember softly as she glanced up at Elif, only to once again be mesmerized by his otherworldly beauty while he gently petted her.
"Scorching Scoundrel? That's quite the name; do you have any idea as to where such a restaurant will be?" Asked Elif with a raised eyebrow as he observed his surroundings, looking for any signs of said restaurant, only to glance down at Ember within his embrace.
"I-I believe it's on the west side, Prince Elif. O-Or maybe the east, p-possibly even the north." Said Ember softly in uncertainty while Elif sported an amused expression.
"So you don't know where it is?" Asked Elif with an amused look as he glanced down at Ember, who gently nodded while shamefully blushing.
"I-I'm sorry, Prince Elif." Muttered Ember dejectedly as she lowered her head, causing Elif to softly chuckle while shaking his head.
"Hehe, no need to apologize; I'm not that bothered, though next time, if you don't know something, just say that, Ember; I'm not too fond of liars." Remarked Elif as he softly stroked Ember's fiery body, causing her to rapidly nod, which made him faintly smile in amusement.
"Anyways, let's ask someone who does know where the Scorching Scoundrel is." Muttered Elif lightly as he looked around, searching for the right person to ask, only to smirk when he spotted a trio of women exiting from a building, oblivious to his presence.
Appearing before those three women, they suddenly snapped their eyes at me, and the instant they did so, with merely a smile, I made them all fall for me; stepping forward, I lifted the woman's chin and stared deeply into her flaming pupils.
"Mind telling me where the Scorching Scoundrel is?" Asked Elif gently as he looked into the woman's eyes, causing her to blush deeply while her flaming heart beat erratically.
"Y-Y-Yes." Replied the woman meekly with a deep blush, her words causing Elif to smile while backing away.
"T-The S-Scorching S-Scoundrel, i-it's… I-It's r-right t-this way. A-Allow me t-to show you." Added the woman, using her quick thinking to continue staying with Elif as she stepped forward, causing him to raise an eyebrow before nodding.
"Well, if you don't mind, lead the way." Sid Elif lightly with a nod, causing the woman to frantically shake her head while her two friends were still in a daze from his beauty.
"N-Not at all, P-Prince Elif; in fact, i-it's my, Rozala's, p-pleasure!" Stated Rozala with a large smile as she took to the skies, prompting Elif and Illumia to follow her.
While flying through the sky, following Rozala, I glanced down at Ember and instantly noticed her sour mood, which slightly surprised me since how could any woman ever be in a sour mood when within my embrace? It's somewhat offensive for a woman to not be in her absolute best mood when I am embracing her; how could a woman not be? I'm Elif August; there is no better place in the OverRealm than within my embrace.
"What's wrong with you, Ember? I don't like it when a woman is experiencing a negative emotion within my embrace." Asked Elif with a slight frown as he looked down at Ember while stroking her fiery body, causing her to softly purr in delight.
'I-it's nothing, Prince Elif.' Said Ember softly via divine sense as she attempted to hide her true feelings, though that was futile when before Elif.
"Hmph, what did I say about lying, Ember? Also, you're merely a child; your ability to conceal your true emotions is pathetic." Stated Elif with a scoff and furrowed brows as he eyed Ember, who nodded before glancing up at him.
'S-Sorry Prince Elif, I-I didn't mean it like that; I-I just thought it wasn't worth informing you of my insignificant personal matters.' Replied Ember apologetically as she lowered her head back onto Elif's arm, causing him to hum in response.
"Hmm, since you're a child, I'll let you off with a warning, but don't make the same mistake again, Ember. Now tell me. What is wrong with you? I refuse to have any woman upset within my embrace; it'll serve as a stain upon my immaculate reputation among women." Remarked Elif lightly with a nod as he poked Ember, who nodded before telling him what he wished to know.
'I-It's nothing serious, Prince Elif; I-I was just arguing with Rozala because I had told the other children that when I was younger, y-you had pet me. S-She didn't believe me and assumed I was using your name to gain influence amongst my fellow batch.' Said Ember gently with a slight frown as she looked at Rozala, who constantly glanced at Elif, completely ignoring her small presence.
"Hmm, I see. That is all? Could you have not simply shown them the memory from your soul? Fabricating memories is possible, but someone who is merely a late-stage Saint Emperor won't be capable of doing so, not without a certain artifact, which I'm almost certain you do not have." Stated Elif gently with a nod as he stroked Ember, only to glance at her with a raised eyebrow while she widened her eyes before blushing in embarrassment.
"I-I didn't t-think about it." Muttered Ember softly with a deep blush, her words causing Elif to lightly shake his head while chuckling in amusement.
"Hehe, you're an amusing girl, Ember." Said Elif softly as he glanced down at Ember, who, not knowing how to respond, merely thanked him.
Shaking my head, I closed my eyes and flew beside Illumia while continuously stroking Ember, only for Rozala to descend to the ground a few minutes later, prompting the two of us to do so as well. Gracefully landing on the ground beside Rozala, who was standing before a two-story building that looked to be bustling with activity, though funnily enough, it looked just how I imagined the restaurant to be.
"T-This is the Scorching Scoundrel, P-Prince Elif." Stated Rozala with a smile as she looked at Elif while gesturing to the restaurant, which had a sign hanging above the entrance.
"It is a far cry from the Elven Cuisine Pagoda in terms of appearance, but I'm mainly concerned about how the food tastes." Muttered Elif lightly as he watched how people of various backgrounds entered and exited the restaurant, though those that all left sported satisfied smiles.
"Anyways, thank you, Rozala; you may return to what you were doing before." Added Elif as he approached the restaurant alongside Illumia, only to stop and smirk while whispering into Rozala's ear.
"Also, for the record, Ember wasn't lying; I did pet her." Said Elif softly as he glanced at Rozala, who widened her eyes and watched him enter the restaurant, only to finally notice the small Phoenix within his embrace.
"E-Ember, s-she' wasn't lying; m-my goodness." Said Rozala in disbelief as she stared at Ember, who stuck her tongue at her before further snuggling into Elif's embrace.
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Exiting the Scorching Scoundrel, I looked up at the sky and noticed while it wasn't dawn yet, it was just around the corner.
"The food was quite good." Said Illumia softly with a faint smile while standing beside Elif, who nodded in agreement, same with Ember.
"Yes, I must compliment you, Illumia; you ordered a good dish for us to taste. I'm not exactly fond of meat, but it was surprisingly tasty, though I will say, to order a meal with meat, you're quite bold, Illumia." Remarked Elif lightly as he walked down the street while Illumia followed beside him, only for him to give her a side glance, causing her to faintly smirk.
"Sometimes boldness is required, your Highness." Replied Illumia with a smirk, her words causing Elif to roll his eyes before mischievously grinning.
"Well then, tell me, Illumia, how bold are you?" Asked Elif seductively as he stopped walking and stared directly at Illumia's lips while licking his own, causing her to blush softly.
"Bold enough to do this, Your Highness." Declared Illumia with a wave of her hand, causing their presence to be hidden from view as she approached Elif before grabbing his cheek and engaging in a deep, passionate kiss that lasted for a couple of minutes while Ember awkwardly stayed silent.
Once Illumia separated our lips, she gently licked my lips before winking at me, causing me to smirk as I brushed my hair behind my head.
"Respectable; though, I'll always be bolder, Illumia." Said Elif with a faint grin as he reached forward, grabbing Illumia's collar, only to yank it down, revealing one of her massive breasts before pinching her nipple and pulling on it, causing her to cover her mouth lest she moans.
"I win like usual." Whispered Elif in Illumia's ear before chuckling while taking to the skies, leaving behind a deeply blushing Illumia who quickly fixed her appearance, only to reappear flying right behind him.
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"Alright, little Ember, it was quite enjoyable, but it's time we part ways." Said Elif as he tossed Ember into the air, causing her body to glow brightly as she returned to her humanoid figure while her bright, fiery blue hair dangled behind her.
"T-Thank you, Prince Elif; i-it was splendid to finally meet you again!" Stated Ember passionately as she looked up at Elif with a large smile, causing him to smirk.
"I-I know I'm a-asking for a lot, b-but w-will I get a chance t-to b-be with you again?" Added Ember softly as she hopefully looked into Elif's eyes, prompting him to lean down with a thoughtful expression.
"Hmm, maybe. Though if we don't, here is a little reward: Despite our short interactions, I'm quite fond of your presence; you remind me of Marley and Idonea." Replied Elif with a faint smile as he lightly kissed Ember's cheek, causing her to freeze while her entire body took on a crimson hue.
"Till next time, Ember." Added Elif with a smirk as he waved his hand and walked away with Illumia following him, leaving behind a frozen Ember, who stayed standing in that exact same spot without moving for the entire night, only regaining her bearings when the first sign of the morning arrived.