<h4>Chapter 50: I''m in a pic with mydies, but there''s a Wyvern?</h4>


    <wyvern pass=""> </wyvern>


    It was a radiant morning in the Wyvern Pass and I was eager to unwind with a pic featuring my favoritedypanions.


    Magenta, Fasit, Serena, and Isadora were sprawled out on colorful sheets spread across the jagged terrain.


    Although I was the only gent, I had grown ustomed to thepany of many women.


    Unfortunately, Sangria and her reconnaissance squad were preupied with scouting duties.


    Mimosa, on the other hand, was too busy teaching the art of [nt Magic] and refining herbal remedies to join our jolly pic.


    But do not fret, fellow citizens, for next week we will have a school for the minotaur and grygan children, thanks to the hard work of Mojito and Skarz, who, despite wanting to join us, were devoted to hastening the construction of infrastructures.


    As the vige head, I found myself in an interesting situation when Fasit insisted that I teach the children personally.


    With my expertise in potion-making, I had my sights set onunching a potion business for our domain.


    However, our cksmithing conundrum still persisted.


    Although we had a plethora of high-quality materials, wecked a skilled cksmith to forge them into powerful weapons.


    But I was confident that Bazirta, with his unwavering search for the ultimate trade, would uncover a talented cksmith in no time.


    All in all, our merry band of city builders had their work cut out for them, but nothing could dampen our spirits on such a lovely day.


    [POV: The Omniscient Akashic Records]


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    As they lounged on the nkets, Isadora couldn''t resist getting close to Lumiere and started whispering sweet nothings in his ear. "My dear Lord Lumiere, you look so lovely today. How would you want me to please you today, my lord?"


    "Uhhh... Isadora?" (Lumiere)


    Serena, who was betrothed to Lumiere, didn''t appreciate Isadora''s advances and immediately interjected, "Lumiere, my lord, let me take care of you. Please rx and let me feed you some of these delicious morsels."


    Lumiere closed his eyes as Serena fed him, and he savored every mouth-watering bite.


    "(This is the life!)" (Lumiere)


    However, Isadora wasn''t content with just whispering in his ear. She wanted to prove she could take care of Lumiere better than anyone else and started teasing him with small pieces of fruit. "Here, try this, my prince. It''s a passion fruit, fit for someone as charming as you."


    He could barely chew all the food forced into his mouth, "Uhh... guys, I think I''m gonna choke if you ke— cough, cough, cough!"


    "Oh no! Lord Lumiere!" (Serena)


    "Master, are you okay?!" (Isadora)


    Fasit, who was known for her sense of humor, startedughing and teasing Lumiere. "Oh, Lumiere, you''re such ady-killer. Look at you, surrounded by all of us prettydies."


    "Ha~Ha... I guess you''re right, but it''s more like I''m lucky." (Lumiere)


    Magenta, who had been quietly observing the scene, started feeling left out and decided to confront Lumiere. "Why do you always treat me like a child, my lord? Do you not see me as a woman?"


    It was a hard question for Lumiere. He couldn''t see her as anything but the small gryganri (female grygan) that led them to the grygan vige.


    "Well..." (Lumiere)


    Lumiere was perched on the nket, about to answer Magenta''s question, a quick gust of wind suddenly shot through the leafy trees surrounding them. The change in air pressure couldn''t be ignored, and it alerted every member of their group, especially Lumiere, Serena and Isadora who had Rank A [Magic Detect].


    "What was that?" Serena asked.


    "Something powerful is heading this way." Lumiere responded, his eyes scanning the surrounding area.


    Fasit, closed her eyes and listened intently before announcing, "It must being from a Wyvern."


    Lumiere raised his eyebrows and sighed, "Wyverns in the Wyvern Pass, why am I not surprised.."


    Suddenly, with a roar that could split ears, the mammoth Wyvern swooped towards them. Magenta gasped with shock, but the others remained unruffled.


    "This is bad!" (Magenta)


    The Wyvern closed in, and they quickly noted how well-built it was. The dragon had razor-sharp ws, and its wings were vast enough to cover a small vige.


    As they stood watching, shading their eyes against the sun''s rays, a sudden movement caught Magenta''s attention. Seven beast people scurried along another part of the Wyvern Pass, unaware of the looming danger.


    "Wait, Great Lumiere, look over there!" Magenta eximed, pointing at the distant figures.


    Lumiere turned to look, then nodded gravely. "That Wyvern is headed for them," he said.


    At that very moment, the Wyvern generated a powerful force that crackled with energy, forming a massive sphere.


    "Oh no!" Magenta gasped, her eyes widening in horror.


    The sphere was released with a deafening roar, generating a powerful beam of energy that zeroed in on the beast people. The path of the beam eradicated the ground beneath their feet, sending them tumbling and scattering in all directions. Though the beast people managed to leap out of the path of destruction, they were still in mortal danger.


    Serena and Isadora exchanged a worried nce, but before they could decide on a n of action, Lumiere bolted forward.


    "I''ll handle this myself. Youdies stay back," he dered, shing a grin that was both confident and reassuring.


    "But my lord, don''t you need help?" Serena asked, concern etched on her face.


    "Agreed, Wyverns are quite formidable.." (Fasit)


    Lumiere shook his head, flexing his muscles. "No need. I have this under control," he said, casting a quick nce back at the girls. "Besides, I have to protect you all, if I don''t then I''m not worthy of your care."


    His words were like cupid arrows to their hearts.


    "O-okay!" Serena said, flustered.


    "(Lord Lumiere is so amazing...)" (Magenta)


    "(As expected of my master. He''s absolutely stunning... I should give him a reward after this.)" (Isadora)


    "(Great Lumiere, charming as always..)" (Fasit)


    As Lumiere began his descent down the steep earthen elevation they were standing on, he unleashed his [Demon Wings], and a pair of gigantic bat-like wings emerged from his back, taking him aloft.


    The girls gasped in shock and surprise.


    "When did he learn to fly?" Fasit eximed, her eyes bulging in amazement.


    "Since he became a demon lord candidate," Isadora exined, an expression of admiration on her face.


    The entire group watched, awestruck, as Lumiere made a fearless beeline towards the Wyvern, his bat wings propelling him at lightning speed.


    The tension in the air was palpable as the Wyvern prepared tounch another assault.


    Its sights were set on a beast person with regal attire, flowing golden hair, and piercing lion-like eyes. The beast person looked ready to retaliate, but before he could do anything, the Wyvern unleashed another st of energy from its mouth.


    At that moment, a blur of motion caught everyone''s attention as Lumiere appeared in a sh, his demonic wings spread out to their full extent. With practiced ease, Lumiere unleashed his 「Magic Barrier」, a powerful energy shield that covered him and all the nearby beast people, neutralizing the Wyvern''s attack.


    The grateful beast people immediately began to shout their thanks to Lumiere. "You saved us!" cried one. "How did you do that so easily?" marveled another.


    Unfazed, Lumiere simply smiled and spread his arms wide as if to wee the praise. "I am Lumiere Del Silva, the ruler of this domain," he said.


    As themotion died down, Lumiere closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Come forth, Fulgur," he intoned. A bolt of lightning flickered and danced around him before taking shape as a handsome, yellow-haired man.


    The figure, Fulgur, hovered beside Lumiere, their eyes locked in a silent understanding.


    Without dy, Lumiere used his unique skill, [Armatization], to fuse himself with Fulgur, transforming him into a beautiful, glowing bow. Lumiere pulled back on the bowstring, aiming directly at the Wyvern. Electricity sparked and crackled, forming arge and dangerous arrow.


    "It''s over, Wyvern," Lumiere proimed, his voice ringing with confidence.


    『Ultimate Discharge — Thousand Arrows Crash!』


    With a practiced motion, he let the arrow fly. It streaked towards the Wyvern like a sh of light, splitting into thousands of smaller lightning arrows that tore into the Wyvern''s body with impunity. The beast roared in anger and pain, its flesh literally being torn apart by the magical attack.


    It was a gruesome end, with remnants of the Wyvern''s body scattered about the Wyvern Pass, sizzling and smoking from the intense electricity.


    Lumiere watched stoically as thest of the Wyvern was incinerated. "Well, that was easy," he remarked to himself, raising an eyebrow in satisfaction.