This story switches between narratives, is done in segments, and will sometimes be taken from the character's pov (point of view). Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy this story.
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Itachi: Reincarnated as the Demon King.
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Chapter 15: Unexpected Engagement
A week had passed since Itachi first met the nameless young girl who he now calls Leona. He couldn't help but notice there was something unique about her, different from ordinary demons, he thought to himself.
News of Itachi's decision to adopt a daughter had spread throughout the demon realm, and the Grand Dukes and Dukes sent him gifts in anticipation of Leona becoming his official daughter.
Yuki entered the room, carrying Leona in her arms. She gently placed Leona on the sofa and took a seat.
"My lord," Yuki began, "the ministers are suggesting that you need a bride to formalize Leona's adoption."
Itachi rolled his eyes and muttered, "Well, I expected something like this."
Leona suddenly rushed over to Itachi.
"I ate all my vegetables, Papa," she giggled.
Itachi chuckled, lifting her up. " You've gotten heavier, Leona."
Turning to Yuki, Itachi asked, "Yuki, can you do me a favor?"
"Anything you wish," Yuki replied.
"Then become Leona's mother," Itachi said.
Yuki stared at him in shock, then abruptly stood and bumped her head against the wall.
"What are you doing?" Itachi asked, confused.
"I'm just checking to see if I'm still sleeping," Yuki replied.
"I'll think about it, my lord," Yuki said as she left the room.
Leona looked at Itachi and asked, "Will Lady Yuki be alright, Papa?"
Itachi reassured her, "Of course, she will, Leona."
Yuki couldn't believe what Itachi had asked of her as she made her way to her room. Her thoughts were a whirlwind of confusion and uncertainty about the unexpected proposal.
Yuki opened her room door and stepped inside, sinking onto her bed with a whirlwind of thoughts racing through her mind.
"If we were to marry, I would become the Demon Queen," Yuki pondered silently.
Yuki lay on her back, her gaze fixed on the ceiling. Suddenly, a knock at her door interrupted her thoughts. Itachi's voice came through, "It's me, Itachi. May I come in?"
"Yes, my lord," Yuki replied. She rose from her bed and moved to sit on the sofa.
Itachi's eyes roamed around the room, taking in its beauty. "This is my first time in this room," he remarked.
"I know," Yuki began to explain, but her voice trailed off, leaving the rest unspoken.
As they stare at each other, both Yuki and Itachi began to speak at the same time.
"You go first," Itachi suggested.
"Marriage is a big deal, and becoming the Demon Queen is an even bigger deal. Plus, being a mom at such a young age is kind of hard," Yuki expressed her concerns to Itachi.
"I understand, Yuki, but we have maids to take care of Leona. All you have to do is play the role of a mother," Itachi reassured her.
He moved closer to Yuki, sitting beside her.
"Okay, how about we get engaged first?" Itachi proposed.
Yuki looked at him, uncertain. "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am. If we're engaged, I'll be able to adopt Leona, and we can call off the engagement a few months from now," Itachi explained.
Yuki nodded in agreement with Itachi's plan. As he started to leave, she reached out and gently grabbed his left hand.
"If we're going to do this, we need to tell my parents first," Yuki told Itachi.
"Sure, I have no problem with that," Itachi replied with a smile.
Yuki: How old are you, my lord?
Itachi: I'm twenty-six. How about you?
Yuki: I'm nineteen.
"Whaaaaaaaat!" he shouted in surprise.