He understood where those concerns were coming from and they werenât things he couldnât easily dismiss. Being the eldest around here, the Avatar of Pride witnessed the cruel treatment Devildom delivered towards him and his brothers. Reputations held a great impact among this place along with titles that should be respected. Above his own obligations towards his brothers, he was still the right hand man of the royal family who would later take the crown someday. Those duties did involve standing in proper form before Diavolo and respecting their customs. Lucifer is still an outsider who was a fallen angel, not a pureblood demon that could get away with such impurities as falling in love with a mortal.
Conceiving a child would be another story, a case where Luciferâs blood would mix together with a human. Humans are not considered as the greatest creations towards the old kings. Most would rather see this program of Diavoloâs to collapse, but they had no control over the treaty the royal prince enacted. Itâs the only reason why Pride could keep her safe from the law aside from his own well-being. She seemed to understand the situation, or even received whispers by Diavolo of what their relationship may carry in the future. The Avatar of Pride understood why he must have discussed this to her, at least to prevent any hardships.
Now that he presented one obstacle, itâd be her decision to take even as he caressed her body within his arms. The prideful demon would know the chaotic nature of his brothers would become another thing to consider. But itâs aâŠwelcoming atmosphere, and knew they would do anything to keep their child content and protected. Lucifer didnât bother commenting on the obvious aside from chuckling under his breath. Their hands interlaced together with delight, simply permitting her to do as she pleased.Â
At least it was good to know that Lucifer wouldnât have to worry about her fear of carrying the Avatar of Prideâs child within her belly. There were stories of humans unable to handle the strain of a demonâs child in their bellies, as a pureblooded demon pregnancy can still have its toll. A child with grand powers through their blood would provoke a concerning conception. Maybe a mortalâs body would collapse under the weight of it, and later not wish to carry out the pregnancy. Heâd understand if these were also her concerns but it seems she hadnât displayed any fear about it.
âHeh, you raise more curiosity about the pregnancy rather than being afraid of it? You truly are an interesting woman, Kikyou. I expected this kind of reaction and already know you must have desired to have a child for quite some time. Perhaps I wasnât the first, but it would make me happy to deliver this experience that you were robbed of.â None of it was mentioned with his own awareness of her past since he wonât question it unless she brings it up. Those memories were her own to carry, simply granting her a few strokes to her hair.Â
âUnfortunately, thereâs still a few demons who may oppose Diavolo's plans for co-existence between the three realms. You have experienced firsthand the opposition in spite of the strides, Kikyou.â Knowing this kind of truth was frustrating for Lucifer, and it only added further confirmation with her following remark about the Noble Houses. Even they still raised a brow when looking at the Avatar of Pride because he used to be an angel. Any form of power would immediately be turned away, only carrying about the reputation he once originated from. âYou may raise a valid concernâŠand itâs not that I was blind to this possibility. I suppose I have a lack of care for what the Noble Houses would conceive, Kikyou. Their words are like poison that I spit out on the street.â
Though it was a beautiful idea to rebel, there were other things he could do in response to this dilemma. Even Diavolo would be rather stunned to hear of the Avatar of Pride suddenly deciding to back down from his position one day. Unless something were to arise where heâd be forced to choose, itâd be natural for the elder demon to choose his woman over everything.Â
âThere are times when I wonderâŠhow many times have you sacrificed your own happiness for the sake of someone else, Kikyou. Itâs somewhat concerning to me to see you considering this above your own desires. HmâŠif you desire me to be honest with you, then I shall.â A hand raises up to caress her back with red eyes staring at her quite intensely. For someone who was concerned over these matters, Lucifer could tell she desired an offspring ever since he brought up the subject. A chuckled escaped to note her supple body pressed against his with eagerness.Â
âSometimes itâs hard to believe your concerns when you offer me this chance for us to conceive our child, Kikyou. HehâŠI wonât deny that I have contemplated retiring from my position as right hand. The thought of being told to decide between you and my statusâŠI rather abandon my status, for the sake of you and our child.â