Haise Pov

"You're finally awake." I said to the Cupid that shuffled on the spare bed I have in my base.

She looked around, slightly alarmed by her surroundings.

"Easy there, you were out like a candle for a few days straight. Were you that overworked, to be out like that?" I asked. Handing her a cup of water.

She hesitantly gazed at the glass of water. Unsure whether or not she should take it.

"Don't worry, it's not poisoned, or anything." I reassured her, which she reluctantly grasped the cup with both hands. And drank like an abandoned straggler in the middle of a desert.

"Woah, easy with the drinking. Might choke yourself." she didn't listen.

"W-Where am I, who are you?" Ah she's stuttering. It's admittedly adorable. Ok stop right there you criminal scum!

"You're in my home. You kinda passed out when I tried talking to you, and no! I didn't kidnap you. I couldn't just leave you there lying on the ground when no one seems to notice you." I hastily explained, making sure I get straight to the point before she starts pointing fingers.

She scrutinized me fore little while, before her face brightened with a blush. Making her look away from my gaze.

"S-Sorry, it was my first time talking to a Human." Ah, I guess I was right with the Social Anxiety.

"Well, that's understandable to a point. Anyway, are you feeling alright? Nausea? Headache? Anything?" I asked, making sure she is actually alright.

"I-I'm fine. Thank you for your concern." She finalized.

"Alright then, Think you can stand? If not, I can bring you food. Better get something in your stomach quick, Les you might get sick." I chuckled, to which she only kept quiet.

I sighed, fine then. I'll just ask Grey to bring you your food or something. Maybe... No, if I ask Liliana. She might pass out at seeing the Fifth born Daughter of the Demon Lord. That also includes Deonora.

"I'll take that as a no. Alright then, just sit still and I'll send someone who you might be willing to get comfortable with." She nodded, and I stood up from the stool and walked out the room.

I got down to my Kitchen where Grey and her sisters are enjoying my Red Velvet Cake, I recently just baked alongside Liliana, Deonora, Sapphirette, Paula, and Kirsche. While the rest of the Dark Ice Flowers returned to Lescatie. But these two were tasked by Druella to be Liliana's personal guards for the time being.

"Well, she's awake. A little awkward but I suppose that's normal." I said as I entered the Kitchen.

"Really? I honestly expected her to be asleep for at least, two more days." Sapphirette rolled her eyes.

"Oi! I didn't do anything alright? Not my fault she has crippling Social Anxiety... Poor girl kept shaking while we conversed, and her voice sounds forced." I explained yet again to Sapphirette, who ignored me and resumed eating her slice.

"Maybe I should go and bring her food, you know. To try and ease her?" Liliana suddenly suggested, which I immediately said no.

"Yeah... No. I'd rather not have her unconscious again, thank you very much." I sarcastically rolled my eye at her, causing to her pout. Which is adorable, makes me want to pull her cheeks. Fuck, I feel like an old man thingking that.

Wait a minute, where's Ricky and Calla?

"But on another note, where's Ricky and Calla?" I asked, and Grey's ears perked up.

"She's with Ricky, both are outside.... Currently watching Ricky do the routine you made him do." Grey answered, all the while eating her slice of cake.

"Ah, right... Forgot about that." All I got were eye rolls from them.

"But anyway, Grey. Think you could bring our Guest upstairs her food? Better you than literal Royalties, lest she knocks herself out again." Without hesitation, she immediately stopped eating and picked up the tray of food on the counter.

"Well... I should be concerned but knowing you two. You'll both be in it." I deadpanned at my giggling girlfriends? Honestly, I have no idea what this relationship is. Though it is very kinky.

"Ah right, that reminds me. Haise, I'm sure you already know this but, as the future King of Dragonia. I believe it is about time we announce it to the Kingdom." And there it is. At least she's excited for me. As for me? Well... Hardly.

I groaned, much to her amusement.

"As much as I don't like this, it's already to late to back out." That garnered some tittering from the others.

"Well, at least you're somewhat prepared for it." Liliana decided to drop her own cent. A smug little smirk, etching itself on her face as her eyes landed on me.

"I don't like the way you're looking at me." I said, causing her to mockingly pout at me.

"What? Not excited to meet Mother dearest?" And there it is.

I felt my brow twitch slightly from the irritation, but I dug this grave myself, so no point in getting bitchy about it.

"My mind and body is telling me yes, but I'm obligated to say no." I said, rolling my eyes before sitting myself down between them.

"Great! They'll arrive three days from now, so maybe some renovations or something can be done around the place." Oh no you don't! That is where I draw the lien missy!

"Nuh uh! Nope! Nada! Never ever! My body bled, sweated, and teared up, just so I could build this place from scratch! The tears were mostly from explosions, but you won't understand it anyway." I instantly replied to her suggestion.

"What? What I mean is maybe add an extra room for them, because Grey and her sisters are staying in the guest room. While Calla and Ricky are sharing the other room." Shit... I should've thought about that first. But wait a minute! That still means I need to demolish the house!

"Ugh, that still means I need to demolish the house and redesign it from scratch!" But instead of saying anything, she just smiled ever so sweetly, and I immediately straightened up.

"Fine! I'll see what I can do." She giggled before giving me a tight squeeze and a kiss before returning to eating.

"Though you lot, will have to stay in Dragonia until I'm finished. That way, I can focus on the design and functionality of the place." Sapphirette grumbled but nodded, while Kirsche and Paula didn't say anything but gave me a brief nod.

"You three should come with them as well, I'll inform Grey later while the rest of you, tell Calla and Ricky." The Twins, Agni and Rudra nodded while Mari only gave me a halfhearted salute.

"Ok, since I only have three days to design and rebuild. Y'all better get a move on and beat it! I need to focus here!" I didn't even listen to their complaints, well. Mostly from Sapphirette. Before packing them some food, which Sapphirette and Liliana happily took. And making them use the Waystone after collecting Grey, Calla, Ricky, and the Cupid. Who still looks away from me with pink cheeks.

"Now that I'm alone... A larger mansion, a new mansion, or fully committing to a castle? The downside of the Castle is that I have to expand my compound... Which is not hard but still. Ah fuck it, I'll just expand my current mansion and redesign some aspects." I spoke to myself, making sure I think of it thoroughly, lest I end up fucking it. Figuratively.

"Well then, time to get to work"

Grabbing a lot of leads, I then gathered all of my animals outside my compound, and gathered my Create generators, such as the Windmill, the Water Wheel, and the Furnace engine. Before tearing down three sides of my walls and terraforming the landscape to redirect the river. With all of that done, I started tearing down my house.

Time Skip Liliana Pov

"Well you see Mother, Haise and I have this dynamic that needs to be seen than explained." I explained to my Mother who is scrutinizing the stories I've told about Haise.

"I suppose the same could be said for every other couple. But to think you'd catch yourself an Otherworlder, is something to be recorded." She said, smiling and rubbing my head... Which I did not push my head to her hands more!

"Oh yes! That reminds me, it's been three days and the new Mansion should be finished now." That earned a raised brow from her.

"Did you forget about his peculiar ability to convert whatever he collects into perfectly cubed counterparts?"

"No, it's just... Did you hire Dwarves?" Ah that.

"Nope, he said he can handle the rebuilding. After all, his ability does make building easy." I replied, taking a bite from a donut, Haise packed for us.

"I see, then perhaps we can finally meet your Husband?"

"Sure thing, I was just waiting for everyone else to fully pack up." Finishing the donut, I wiped my hand off on a towel a Kikimora maid gave me.

"By the way, where is Father?" That made Mother sigh softly.

"He said he wants to stay and keep an eye out for possible Order attacks. As I've said earlier, they've been rather frequent lately." Ah yes, it seems even after the display of power by Haise, they still continue to use those Crimson Knights as allies.

We both stood up and went towards the Waystone Room, also built by Haise. And there we met up with Deonora, Sapphirette, Paula, Kirsche, and finally, Grey and he sisters alongside Calla hugging Ricky.

They bowed in respect when they saw Mother, and I immediately touched the Waystone.

"Come on everyone, stand close so we can all teleport in a single go." They all nodded and stood closely, and I activated the Waystone, forming a Magic Circle that surrounded us.

With a quick countdown, we all teleported.

A quick flash of light later, and we've arrived.

Now, I fully expect something else to be standing before us, but seeing a larger, more refined, version of the Mansion is something else. It's certainly larger, and the walls has been expanded to accommodate for the rebuilding. Not only that, Haise deemed it necessary to further improve the Garden over the River.

It has more space now, while a larger Gazebo stood at the very center with it's walls being crawled upon by vines.

The pool is larger now, and definitely longer.

"Oh my. I must admit, seeing it in person is truly something else." Mother said with awe. To which I let out a soft giggle as that is what I've also said for the first time.

But where is Haise? Normally he'd either be on his knees screaming or flopping on the floor like a fish out of water, but he's nowhere to be found.

"That's odd... I fully expect Haise to be screaming at the top of his lungs or something." Deonora commented, making the other giggle in response.

I was about to ask Grey and her sister to sniff out Haise, when an explosion happened behind the walls. Is he outside?

We hurriedly made our way past the Garden and Gazebo to find another Gate, similar to the one at the front, open and revealing a wide open space clear from trees and boulders.

Once we got outside, we were surprised to see Six different Haise clones all in different areas of the field, wielding weapons of various shapes and sizes, magics of different elements and effects, and the last pair are seen going at each other with hand to hand combat.

Meanwhile, I can see another Haise a little further away to the left, standing before what I believe he told me was a Grill, Clay Oven, and a cast iron Skillet over a fire. To his right are chests, most likely filled with ingredients.

"You six! Better finish up before they arrive! I'd rather not give them more reasons to give me a headache right after I just endured one!" The Original yelled from the side. Which made his clones look at him with a deadpan stare.

"Shut up! You clearly enjoy the attention, so screw you!" The first clone holding a Katana yelled in reply. Parrying a bullet with the flat of the blade, shot by his opponent.

"Fuck you! You attention starved lazy bastard with a Sadomasochistic nature! This is just to make sure we are at top shape, just in case shit hits the fan!" Another clone yelled back, while riding what seems to be a ball of air, dodging literal magma from the ground, thanks to his opponent.

"Yeah! Attention whore! Better just answer their goddamned questions the moment they ask, but no. You just had to be cryptic as fuck and avoid said question altogether!" The last pair both yelled at the same time, all the while punching, kicking, and blocking each other's attacks.

"Oi! All the things you said applies to all of you dumb fucks!" The original yelled back, before grumbling and started dicing vegetables and cutting meat with great efficiency and speed, while also barely paying attention.

All of us couldn't help but feel awkward watching their interactions with each other.

"Is this perhaps... Normal?" My Mother suddenly asked me, her facial features unsure if Haise is alright in the head.

"Honestly? I have no idea. With all of his abilities and skills, I sure do hope this is the worst of them all." I replied, shivering at the thought of Haise having a civil war with his own clones.

I suppose we should announce ourselves.

I walked over to the Original, who now is grilling a bunch of Kebabs and searing some steaks as well.

"So, what kind of headache do you want exactly?~" I whispered to his ear, after hugging him from behind.

"Do you want an honest answer or a bullshit answer?" He replied with amusement.

"Why not both?" He laughed softly before removing my hands from his chest and turning around to face me.

"Firstly, the good kind thank you very much, and secondly? I have no idea why I said that." I giggled and kissed him on the lips.

"I missed you." I said, prompting him to roll his eyes with a smile.

"You do realize you can just come back you know?"

"Yeah, but... I kind of got held back by Mother." I tried to come by at lunch for the past three days, but Mother was curious about him so I had to stay.

"Ah... That's her right?" He asked, and I nodded.

"Shit... Were you already here when we had that little back and forth?" I nodded again.

He sagged much to my amusement. But bounced right back up when Mother approached us, his demeanor changing to be more appropriate for the situation.

"I admit, that was rather entertaining to watch." Mother suddenly complimented out of the blue, silencing Haise and made him look at me. Which I shrugged.

"I uh... Am glad you enjoyed me and my Clones shenanigans. But, it is a pleasure to meet you, Maou-sama." He uncertainly excepted the compliment before greeting Mother. Who in turn, only giggled.

"No need to be so formal with me. After all, I am your Mother-in-law." Future! Mother-in-law! We are not married yet! In Human Customs anyway.

"Ah, my apologies Mother. I am unsure how to properly address you but I suppose that has been taken care of." He said, bowing a little much to Mother's amusement.

"Well! Now that all of you are here, let's have lunch." He spoke enthusiastically and the Clones stopped their training, except for the ones that controlled the elements.

The two then stood next to each other and through a series of movement, leveled the once battered ground, and the rest placed a large Picnic table and chairs. With their jobs done, they all disappeared with a puff of smoke.

"Impressive, those clones of yours. How do you make them?" Mother suddenly asked as Haise prepared the table.

"Oh that? The concept is pretty simple actually, as in order to create a clone, all I have to do is evenly split my Chakra. For example, by forcing out half of my Chakra reserve, and through precise control." He explained and after a puff of smoke, an exact replica of him stood next to him.

"Not only that, these clones are special as they are made out of shadows, thus the name Shadow Clones."

"Is there any other benefit of such a spell?" More curious, my Mother continued to ask Haise questions. This particular one made him smirk mischievously.

"Ah, allow me to be descriptive as possible." With a nod to his clone, it responded with a smirk of his own and moved so fast, it almost resembled teleportation.

"There are three main reasons as to why the Shadow Clones are extremely useful. First, they are literally an exact copy of the caster. Meaning, every detail, every ounce of personality is copied. Secondly, Shadow Clones are unique to other Cloning techniques as they can transfer their gained knowledge back to the Original." As he said that, I saw his brows twitched in annoyance.

"Case and point, another group of bandits are currently on duty to jump any traveler on the road to steal their valuables... Fucking idiot didn't just take them out from the main road." He grumbled annoyed, another hand sign later, another Clone popped out from a cloud of smoke and he ordered it to deal with the bandits.

We watched in amusement at how Haise started grumbling about how much of an idiot is clone was, for not just eliminating the threat.

"You do realize it's yourself who you're calling an idiot right?" I said, to which he just shrugged, clearly unphased of his own actions.

"I know, then lastly. Having multiple heads to think is great, having more hands to work and not having to teach them is also great. Those and they're cheap... For me anyway."

"I see, is it possible to teach such spell?"

"Sadly no. I tried one time and all that happened was a good load of nothing. And that came from the Kunoichi that Druella sent back then." He explained, ah so that's why she was around before.

"But anyway, food's done and it's nice and warm. And before that." Another hand sign, and a few meters away from the table sprouted a sapling, before becoming a fully grown tree in a matter of moments.

"And shade, cause I know for a fact that a Picnic isn't as comfortable without shade." He said, oblivious to my Mother's surprise.

"Well then, let's enjoy everyone." He started cutting the steak and a few more delicious delicacies he made... Is that Cheesecake?

And that's all for now folks. Kinda lacking on some parts but well, I tried. Anywho, hope you peeps like the Chapter, that's all and SOUL out!