"Oho~ I doubt I need us to get drunk in order for that type of fun to follow~" Asmodeus mused in a playful teasing tone as the three of them made their way along the festival grounds. A mere glimpse around the area had quickly confirmed they were heading in the right direction for the merchant stalls full of games had become replaced with those selling food and beverages.

Meanwhile, it might have been a pleasant surprise to hear the Demon Lord of Lust suggest the idea of tea instead of wine, but perhaps that was merely a testimony to the type of woman she had been before she became the Demon Lord of Lust. Indeed, the one known as Asmodeus was quite fond of well-brewed tea, especially those with a sweeter flavor and fragrance, and according to the rumors, the honey tea that was made by the brewer at this festival was simply amazing.

"Oh mai~ and it seems someone else is using her 'assets' to lure me in at the same time~" Asmodeus hummed with a mischievous smile as she felt her arm press lightly against Alisa's bosom, obviously leading the demon lord to snuggle a bit closer to her side to try to coax a reaction out of her as they were about to reach the tea-brewer's vendor stall!

"Of course, experience teaches you plenty of things my dear~" Asmodeus hummed with a smile as she nuzzled a bit closer to Alisa till they finally reached the area that seemingly was occupied by the famous tea-brewer. It was rather pleasant to see how the stall had a small plaza bordering it fenced off with seating accommodation, benches and tables so that people could enjoy their drinks and even some cookies or similar sweets like small cupcakes or pastries. Asmodeus seemed quite pleased with the sight, and that was not even talking about the girls in pretty waitress outfits that were delivering the tea!

As they approached the stall Asmodeus hummed softly "It's always pleasant to enjoy a nice cup of tea alongside such wonderful company~" The Demon Lord added with a little wink as it finally came to be their turn. It seemed that Asmodeus had ordered a cup of a special type of honey-laced tea and some cookies and after waiting for Alisa to make her order and that of Lumen the Demon Lord of Lust guided her toward a nearby unoccupied bench for them to take a seat at. "I've always been fond of moments like this, perhaps because they bring forth a rather nostalgic feeling in me~" she admitted with a little smile.

"Hehe~ faking modesty now are you?" Asmodeus answered Alisa's statement with a playful counter in the form of a wink as she leaned closer to whisper into the sculptress' ear. "Obviously I'm talking about you~ Then again, Lumen's innocent presence is quite a refreshing change also, like a pleasant spring breeze amidst a sea of colorful flowers~"

Asmodeus hummed softly as she subject turned back toward her own origins. She smiled briefly as the tea was delivered just around the same time Alisa had commented about the nostalgia remark Asmodeus had talked about. "Well~ Earthland has changed a lot since I became Asmodeus, although to describe my homeland..." She paused for a moment, a hand raised to her chin as she mused softly. "I was born as the daughter of a small house of nobility. My father made a name for himself as a famous tactician and scholar, and as a result I was raised at his side in the sanctuary of the ruler of our country."

She pondered for a moment as she took a long sip from her drink. "I actually used to frequently enjoy a cup of tea in the gardens of the castle, the beautiful landscape and the peaceful atmosphere gave a certain pleasant relaxation you don't find often elsewhere."

Leaning back against the bench she was quick to clarify further. "I never really learned what happened to the country, considering shortly after 'that night' I entered the abyss... but I heard civil war destroyed the entire civilization, and as a result at best you might find some ruins or old records mentioning a power-hungry prince led to the doom of his entire nation~"

A soft pout was given in faux offense and acting as if she was offended at the assumption that she was the type to only have lascivious thoughts every waking moment of the day. She wasn't entirely wrong, but still... "I'd let you know that even I can enjoy innocence~ there is something about teasing them that is quite entertaining~ I'm confident you know what I speak of considering how fond you are of teasing our dear Espy." The demon lord hummed with a chuckle as she took a sip from her drink and mused softly.

"Indeed, incompetence and greed can have far-reaching consequences~" but there was another situation she needed to discuss, a certain matter which Alisa deserved to know. "Which reminds me, there is a matter I hoped to talk to you about." She paused for a bit, taking a long sip from her drink as she resumed speaking. "Recently Esperia's encounter with a certain lively dwarf reaffirmed the girl's desire to gain power. Although one might say she could easily train her body, she wishes to stay how she is out of a deeply ingrained desire to be in a certain way she feels her fiance would prefer the most."

She tapped a hand against her cheek and pondered out loud. "Fia loves the cute and adorable type, the one with a fragileness that makes you want to protect them. Then again, even if I don't force the merger upon her, she seems to be walking the alternative path already: that of ascension while retaining her own identity. I'm confident about this because her body is starting to change already to reflect her fiance's innermost desires~ It's a natural trait those who inherit Asmodeus' power possess. Of course, it's a change that won't be immediately and might take a year or two to properly manifest, but I believe that she is traveling a rather interesting path..."

A soft smile lingered on her lips as she mused softly. "Instead of wanting to merely become Asmodeus, she is becoming 'Esperia, the demon lord of lust~', although to me she just remains an adorable little lewdling."

Trying to look cute was not that difficult to do when one considered the fact she was the Demon Lord of lust. From the adorable and cute to the sensual, it was likely Asmodeus had her fair share of tricks up her sleeves when it came to acting, and she knew all too well that Alisa enjoyed this little bantering between the two of them. "Almost mhmm? I wonder what you are implying with that~" As she placed her cup of tea on the table before them she leaned closer to the sculptress, ensuring she received her fair share of physical contact from the demoness her upper-body as she temptingly whispered into her ear. "Are you implying that she has almost caught up with the Demon Lord of Lewdlings? Perhaps I shall have to get some more training done then~

Of course, she was rather quick to notice how glued Lumen had been onto their conversation, as if she realized that they were talking about a certain cute Lampent. Briefly rising from her seat she slipped out of the bench and made her way to Lumen, leaning over the girl's shoulder, both hands gently wrapping around the shapeshifted girl's neck and giving her that pleasant pillowy support at the back. "What do you think Lumy~ Do you want to get some 'training' done together? We got to make certain you keep ahead of a certain lewdling~"


"I know my dear Alisa~" Asmodeus answered her while she was nibbling gently onto Lumen's earlobe. "Mhmm~ To seek physical strength while retaining a small and adorable body is a tall order, technically beyond the league of the human body. "She wants to gain power, but doesn't want to abandon that what she considers her charms~" Hands playfully trailed down to Lumen's bust, fingers trailing along the outline of their shape as she mused softly.

"It's not impossible, for as you can see I am quite a pretty lady myself despite being a demon by any and all means physically. It's one of the benefits from our state of being. We who hold the potential of humanity, yet carry the essence of demons within us."

She smiled as she briefly turned her head to give Lumen an affectionate smooch on her cheek before turning toward Alisa. "There is a saying that all Demons are evil, but this is not an entirely correct statement." She finally released her hold on Lumen and moved back over to her seat, slipping in next to Alisa as she clarified further.

"It's the essence of a demon that gives them an instinctively drive toward committing acts most would perceive as evil. If a Demon was to abandon this side of them they would weaken considerably.." She paused for a moment as she brought the remnants of her cup of tea to her lips and continued speaking. "Unless they know certain 'secrets', a fairy-tale of sorts exist~ That drinking the blood of an ancient will grant the demon their essence anew, without it corrupting their mind."

She chuckled softly as she nuzzled her face sideways against Alisa's shoulder, a hand creeping closer to caress her hip playfully. "It's not a fairy-tale~ Sebas is one such demon who has been freed from the corruption of his essence."

She paused for a moment, looking up to see Alisa's reaction before she hummed teasingly. "Curious about whether I have enjoyed the same drink as Sebas did?" Yet for a moment she declared with a grin. "And you're right~ Considering her form is changing to accomedate both her own, and her fiance's desires you can expect her 'pillows' will be growing also~"

"Looking for what? An excuse, or a certain mortal?" Asmodeus answered Alisa's statement with a playful smile onto her lips. There was something about Alisa's sensuality that really appealed to the Demon Lord, and perhaps it was part of why she was so interested in interacting with what most demons would consider a 'simple mortal'.

Then again, she knew all too well that Alisa was not just an ordinary human. Even if she was just a female human, the amount of training the sculptress had, and the potency of a certain latent power within her made it clear that Alisa could either be a very valuable friend, or a lethal nemesis. "Of course, just imagine the riots if the Demon Lord of Lust was to genuinely feel more 'pure' feelings for someone~" A hearty chuckle followed as she felt that finger twirling along her soft long silken hair. "Puuh~ You're such a party pooper Alisa~"

Asmodeus complained with a soft giggle, clearly amused at Lumen's oblivious avoidance of the sensual advanced of the Demon Lord. Yet, after a moment it seemed that Asmodeus' advances finally reached their limit, the commanding tone of the sculptress as Asmodeus slipped next to her side again earning a little grin from the Demon Lord, who raised a fingertip to gently rub Alisa's cheek. "A~Li~Sa, are you not even the slightest bit curious to find out what type of things might happen if you train Lumen a little bit?"

Yet after a moment she leaned a bit closer to the sculptress and whispered tenderly into her ear. "Then again~ that coolness of you is part of your appeal~ The fact that you can resist soooo much~" She giggled softly yet after a moment she gently pressed her body against Alisa's side and inquired with a softer tone. "But what would you do if my actions are more than mere teasing? Would you have the means to handle the love of a Demon Lord?"

A hearty chuckle followed as she leaned back and resumed their conversation, making Asmodeus raise a hand to her chin. "It depends my dear~ If she approaches this route the only thing that our dear Esperia would surrender to is her emotions, and even humans have those."

She smiled briefly and shook her head as if to clear the worry about the subject. "As long as she has that love she desires so much, I doubt even the greatest manipulator would make her succumb to a path of evil. She might be a bit selfish, but Esperia is a sweet girl at heart. She might become the sweetest demon ever seen in the Abyss."

And then she leaned back, a playful sigh escaping her lips as she trailed a hand along Alisa's waist. "And it is for that reason she is also at her most vulnerable. The demons of the Abyss will doubt her authority as a Demon Lord, they will challenge her strength. It is for that reason Esperia's true power shows its potential."

What type of power could Asmodeus be talking about? Esperia wasn't exactly a prodigy at magic and her physical strength was lackluster... Then what could it possibly be... "Esperia has this unusual gift for drawing in people, and by gathering those that genuinely care for her and their bond will she be able to gain the power she needs to surpass the threats of the Abyss."

She paused for a moment, taking a deep breath. "That is why I want to make an offer to her strongest ally, you don't need to answer me right away Alisa but after this festival is over I want to lend you a hand with obtaining a certain gift... a power that will serve you well against the enemies Esperia might face."

She looked the sculptress straight into the eye. "I want to offer you some of my essence, were you to wield it alongside proper training... You could brandish the power of what they call a 'Demonslayer', certainly it's a risky gamble for a Demon Lord to offer her essence to one who might turn it against her but... Consider it a showing of goodwill~"

Yet the words that followed made her pout softly. "Selfish thoughts? Sure, but I wouldn't call them evil~ Is it evil to desire love? Is it evil to desire a better future?" She paused for a bit as a hand playfully slipped to the underside of the sculptress's bosom. "You could say that she is inspired to chase you in this area~"

"Oh~ I'd say a perverted Lumen would be quite an endearing sight to behold, especially around a certain little Lewdling. Then again, her innocent charm is a nice contrast to that of Esperia~" Asmodeus mused in amusement at the Sculptress her remark, then again she knew all too well that such thoughts could be quite a vulnerability for most. In the end, not everyone was able to turn lewdness into a source of power like she and her vessel could.

Still, the momentary pause she caught in Alisa's response to her remark about teasing did not go unnoticed by Asmodeus who mused softly. "Romance comes in many forms my dear, just like love and lust do." Quite some truthful words coming from the Demon Lord of Lust, not that Alisa wasn't aware of the meaning behind those words. "I'm quite creative with a lot of things~" A mere chuckle followed as she considered the subject finished for the time being and turned her attention to another subject, that of power.

"Time is not on our side my dear Alisa. The recent events have led to an increase of activity from my kin both inside the Abyss and on Earthland." She paused for a bit, her fingers trailing absently along the shape of Alisa's bust before continuing. "Even now there are some who seek to find me, to lay claim to my title, which means they would inevitably seek to kill Esperia. Even if she has a long way left to go, I will ensure the little Lewdling is prepared should danger arrive at her doorstep."

Still, the rejection of her offer to grant a fragment of her essence led the Demon Lord to pout softly, almost looking offended but quickly turned that annoyance into something else as Alisa commented about her actions being considered evil. Of course, she couldn't resist such a tempting subject to counter on, finally allowing her hand to properly give that pliable flesh a fondling squeeze as she remarked with a smirk. "That's not evil~ it's perverted~ Besides, I'd say it is quite a pleasant experience for all parties involved, including the audience." And as if on cue she heard several gulps from nearby, making it clear they were being observed.

"Perhaps instead of offering you power, I should offer you a 'hand' to help deal with all the stress that is lingering in that body of yours~" Yet it was at that moment a softer voice came from the demon lord's lips. "Umm, for anything that is happening right now I'll be pleading the fifth..." Yep, no doubt that voice belonged to a certain lewdling who was forced to watch this ongoing situation. Still, to think Esperia could already communicate even while Asmodeus was in control... That could have been a very interesting sight to behold on terms of her progression!

"Mhmm~ and that is what makes it so endearing to see her interact with the little lewdling~" Asmodeus hummed in agreement as she glanced to the ever so absent-minded partner of the sculptress, that sheepish and innocent look truly reminding the demon lord of a look she'd expect from someone who was about to have some 'fun'. "Good thing there are a lot of 'overwhelming' parts of us~" she chimed in an entertained response to Alisa's remark.

Still, Alisa seemed to hold her composure, even as the demon lord of lust was getting more frisky with the taller woman's bosom, enjoying the way the sculptress kept control even as those soft fingers of hers pressed into that soft flesh in a way that would make most squirm and gasp in delight. Then again, that undeterred nature of the sculptress was part of her charm. Her determination to hold onto her own path, that proudful nature that would surely not change anytime soon. Still, she did notice there wasn't a reaffirming of a flat out no, which meant that there might still be possibilities for the future.

"True~ I guess we will see what the future will hold~" Asmodeus hummed softly, feeling that finger casually slip under the edge of that gaping hole of her dress. "Oho~ Stress or desire or maybe I'm just trying to coax a delightful sound from your lips~" the Demoness hummed in return, clearly pleased by the reaction, yet it came rather unexpectedly, even for Asmodeus for the little lewdling to add in a comment of her own.

Seeing Lumen's interest renewed and standing up to sit down on Asmodeus' other side, the casual poking earned a soft giggle from the demon lord, who judging from the tone was indeed controlled by the little lewdling currently. "That tickles Lumy~" A soft giggle escaped her lips as she squirmed a little.


Yet hearing Alisa's remark the demon lord's cheeks flushed up brightly as she felt that hand teasingly wander underneath that dress. "I-I'm not peeking because I want to! I'm less of a voyeur and more of an unfortunate pervert locked in a closet!" A soft squirming followed as she asked Alisa in return. "W-What training are you talking about?! It sounds more like I came at a bad time... should I get back in the closet?" Esperia muttered, clearly in a flustered state currently!

A little snicker escaped Asmodeus' lips at Alisa's remark, yet that simple and confident smirk and the comment that was associated with it made the demon lord of lust hum softly. "Oh really? Sometimes my desires can be quite simple." She answered her playfully, delighting in how despite how close she was, Alisa's ability to resist that lustful aura of the demoness made it all the more entertaining for Asmodeus, for it was a matter of seeing how long before there would be cracks showing in that resistance, and it were moments like those were they playfully teased one another that had often led to those endearing moments Asmodeus loved so much.


Of course, in the wake of her emergence, Esperia had caused Lumen to become more active, the gentle poking only serving to make Esperia giggle more softly and find herself distracted from the fact one of her hands was still kneading into that soft pliable flesh of her senior's breast. "I think it's easier to get back into the closet then!" Esperia protested in a panic when she heard Alisa remark on a certain type of training that was accompanied with a shifting of the sculptress' body, and Esperia's realization where exactly her hand had been drifting. Quickly pulling it back she started absent-mindedly at the palm of her hand, opening and closing it a few times. "Hmm... Larger than Liana's, but they don't beat Fia's... Fia's are more soft and shapely like they really bounce back into my hand when I squeeze them..."

Realizing she had mused those thoughts out loud her face turned as red as a tomato as she quickly corrected herself. "I mean--- yes I should search for ways to get stronger myself without relying on others who might not always be able to be at my side!"

Well, Alisa wasn't entirely wrong there. One of the perks of being the demon lord of lust was no doubt the libido that came with it, desires that could last for hours, if not days with no seeming end in sight. Perhaps it was for that reason Esperia had been so fortunate that Fia had quite some stamina to boast of, and a healthy share of desires also, the type that meshed well with the little lewdling. Of course, one had to remember that it was no easy feat to control one's lustful urges and thoughts, especially when in possession of a body who reputedly was overwhelming with them. Then how did the young Eisenberg overcome them? The answer was quite simple in all honesty: She turned her thoughts toward her love. Of course, those absent-minded thoughts weren't exactly the most elegant in nature.


In fact, even that seeming advantage she took had been the result of an accidental grope, rather than truly intentional in nature, Of course, for one like her it was still too easy to lose her composure around Alisa, and that didn't even begin to discuss the act of resisting her urges to exploit an obvious opening in the defenses of the sculptress.

"Awawawah! I don't want to be tied and gagged! I merely got distracted! Mhmm!" Esperia nodded her head in affirmation as if she had found the perfect excuse to gracefully slide her way out of this accusation, as subtle as her hand withdrawn from Alisa's bust.

"But I'll try to refrain from making comparisons in the future." the girl whispered softly, yet in the back of her thoughts still firmly agreed with the thought she preferred Fia's body over that of Alisa. Of course, Asmodeus couldn't help but chuckle as she pondered whether the reason of that preference was all purely out of love for Fia, or because Esperia firmly believed the only way she could get in Alisa's bed was to be bound and gagged for the night as the naked sculptress looked at her in amusement while remaining out of reach.

Bad thoughts be banished! Yet the torment that Alisa had decided on had only stirred the poor girl's libido even further, wondering if she should pounce her fiance the moment she got back at the inn...

"hmm..." Esperia mused softly as she thought about Alisa's statement. "It's true that transforming into this form empowers me physically, in the end even disregarding her looks Asmodeus' body remains that of a demon." Thinking a bit further the girl tilted her head slightly to the side in confusion. "But if I were to engage in martial combat, wouldn't it be better for me to have a weapon of some sorts? There is only so much my fists can do against an enemy brandishing a weapon, then again I'm not sure what type of weaponry would suit me considering I only used guns before during my training..."

Of course Alisa couldn't help but tease her a bit further also, earning a little shudder from the transformed girl who tried her best to ignore the sensation and focus on the subject at hand.

"Although, Sebas is pretty skilled at unarmed combat in his human form, but then again he has darkness magic to supplement his combat style..."

If there was one thing Esperia learned, then it was to have a healthy fear of whatever punishments the sculptress might have had in mind. Not to mention, she wasn't fond of the idea of being tied up in the first place, and there was no doubt a punishment from Alisa would involve such a thing...

Feeling her hair ruffled Esperia smiled bashfully at Alisa at the affectionate gesture and pondered a little about her words. What would Fia say about those comparisons? Would she be proud and approve of the fact her fiance preferred her over such a wonderful looking woman like Alisa? Or perhaps she would be jealous and prefer no comparison to be made at all?

Well, it Asmodeus had not placed her hand there in the first place Esperia would likely have had no reason to worry in the first place! But then again that sounded like an excuse, and it wasn't like it was a bad thing either since Alisa's pillow had been quite pleasant to knead into, not that she would say that out loud!

"Hmm..." The girl pondered for a moment, it was true that she wouldn't always have a weapon at her disposal, and at those times it would become clear she needed an alternative. Magic couldn't always work, so at those times she would need to rely on the strength of her body, whether it was her own or Asmodeus her form.

A brief smile lingered on her lips as she felt Lumen scooting closer and cuddled gently against her, while the little lewdling thought further on the matter.

"Although Asmodeus' body is already fairly strong, with proper training myself I could likely become stronger, and also transfer that strength into my transformation, which should make Asmodeus physically even stronger than she already is!"

The girl nodded her head a few times while looking at her hands. Indeed, they were quite soft and smooth, and her body, in general, was lithe and thin, perhaps part of the reason she felt nervous was that she feared proper training would make her change... change from that look that Fia adored so much?"

Although she was aware of the trials and tribulations that would await her if she accepted this training, there was one question that haunted her mind: Was it worth it? She never had been one to truly seek out power, perhaps it was because her desires were so simple: all she desired was love, so the search for strength had never been one on her mind. Yet it slowly became clear to her that after the recent experiences, that the world they lived in was far from an ideal one, it was far from a peaceful world where one didn't need strength.

No, in fact she was pretty confident that if she wasn't going to grow stronger there might be a day someone would tear her away from Fia, or worse take Fia away from her side. It was for that reason, a reason as simple and as pure as love that Esperia had started to question the need for power. If she wanted to stay at Fia's side that meant she would need to become stronger, not just as a mage or in personality, but also as a person physically. Alisa's reminder that it would be difficult made her nod her head lightly, yet the gentle cupping of her hand and Alisa's smile made Esperia smile weakly as she hummed softly. "I dunno... If I were to get toned with muscles I think the only result I would be proud of is that I can last longer during my teasing sessions on Fia~" The girl remarked with a sheepish grin, yet she knew all too well that she needed to get some training done.

And even then, perverted thoughts and lewd intentions had always been powerful motivators for the young Eisenberg!