Chapter 1015 – Afterword ─ His Majesty Venus on a Proper Date With Ceres
It’s such an obvious story.
In an empire where the sun never sets, making a grand proposal was something that only a very few people could do.
Only the nobles of the empire could make such a stylish proposal, and such nobles rarely had free relationships. It was common for a person to have a fiancé fixed at birth, and even if they did not have a fiancé, in most cases, after becoming an adult, they married someone who had made a name for themselves in the social world due to the family’s needs.
Proposals were not common enough to the extent that it was said that if the two were of the same mind after marriage, it was a good marriage.
As for Venus Holimpia, of course he was someone who had nothing to do or receive a proposal.
“I hope it works well for Ceres.”
Venus smiled a little as she checked the items she had prepared with the help of Eve Terra and Asmo.
Venus was waiting for Ceres, who was grooming himself in his room, at the grand entrance of the White Palace.
“Ah… I’m sorry, Your Majesty. Did I take too long? I’m late because I had a little chat with my mother because she wanted to get married in a really weird place.”
“Was the place Eve recommended so absurd?”
“I feel like it would be more meaningful to do it at the White Palace.”
Ceres sighed as if she was joking and then naturally clung to Venus’ side.
‘Just like me, Ceres wore the ordinary clothes worn by the demons of Pandemonium.’
Ceres’s attire had completely changed to the point where it was nowhere near what it looked like on earth. Ceres’ clothes were so beautiful that it felt rude to compare them with the maid uniforms she wore all the time, 365 days a year, which were considered uniforms in the first place.
Wearing white stockings, a black skirt that covered her knees, a strangely pink blouse, and a white cardigan, Ceres looked more mature and neat than ever.
‘You’re even wearing earrings that I’ve never seen before…’
In response to Venus’ sudden date proposal, Ceres worked hard to get dressed, so Venus was really happy.
“Your Majesty, you are dressed better than expected, huh? Did your mother help you?”
Hehe, isn’t it comparable to Ceres, which is full of neatness?”
Venus was wearing a black jacket and jeans. Even though she was dressed like this, Venus had a body as good as that of a goddess statue, so her breasts and buttocks stood out in a very erotic way.
“I think this side of Your Majesty is also cool and full of charm.”
“I feel good that Ceres looks favorably on me.”
Venus cleared her throat once and then carefully extended her hand to Ceres.
“It may feel sudden, but I want to know more about Pandemonium, where the wedding will be held. Wasn’t your mother there on our last date?”
“Puhup… That’s right. With my mother~ It gets really uncomfortable when you go on a date with someone you love. You can’t be cute as you want, right?”
Ceres, who let out a snort, held Venus’ hand tightly, placed it on her side, and kissed her cheek.
“Today I go to a good place…”
“Hmm! There’s a place I was recommended by Asmo, but if Ceres is okay with it, how about she goes there?”
“Oh my, are you Asmo? You’re not recommending a strange place again, are you? I want to go on a date today, not have sex.”
Ceres said her words with a dirty laugh, but Venus didn’t take the joke and smiled at her and stroked the back of Ceres’ hand.
“Don’t worry. I plan on going on a proper date with you today.”
Ceres raised the corners of her mouth slightly as Venus spoke with her best smile.
‘What kind of atmosphere are you planning on making a dirty joke…’
To be honest, Ceres couldn’t help but think that this date was just a little prank that led to unusual sex.
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“Oh my…?”
Ceres, who had just gotten out of the aerial vehicle holding Venus’ hand, blinked his eyes in genuine surprise.
“Your Majesty? Aren’t you here by mistake?”
“What on earth did you think today’s date was, that’s why you say that?”
“… Ah, do you know exactly what the aquarium does?”
Ceres was so surprised that he suddenly started using polite language and did not move his feet.
“Isn’t it a place where you can see a variety of fish and marine life that live in the sea or rivers?”
“Yes, it’s that kind of place. But this place is really for a date… Ah!”
“Didn’t I tell you that we were going on a date today? Don’t worry, just follow along.”
Holding Ceres’ hesitant hand, Venus actually entered the aquarium.
“If you’re dating in the demon world, shouldn’t you enjoy something you can never enjoy on earth?”
“Yes, definitely… There is no reason on earth to build an aquarium like this, nor is there anyone who can.”
“That’s it. I heard from Eve. Ceres really likes coming to aquariums like this.”
As soon as Ceres heard her words, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
“Yes, it’s true. Before I met Asmo… And even after I met him, I liked looking at animals this way.”
“Eve said that there was a time when she sat quietly watching the fish at the aquarium all day.”
“It was great because it stopped my head from hurting. It was great because I could be freed from the fact that I am the daughter of a great mother.”
Ceres smiled her eyes and held Venus’ hand a little more tightly and stroked it.
“I don’t know if the emperor of an empire where the sun never sets will be satisfied with an aquarium.”
It was a word full of playfulness.
“No matter how much I am the emperor, can I cut a part of nature and look at it like a piece of cake? Even if I am I, I cannot easily see the things and scenery that happen under the sea.”
Venus answered seriously and walked forward, keeping pace with Ceres.
“Besides, you and your loved one can enjoy the same things you loved in your childhood. What better place for a date than here?”
Hehe… Your Majesty is perfect at sweet words.”
Ceres smiled so cheerfully that it felt refreshing.
“Then… Ah, the children in the small tank here are really tiny children.”
“Wow… It certainly has an interesting shape, but it would have been difficult to observe it if it were part of a huge part of nature.”
“Is that so? Because they are so small, I understand they are being raised separately like this for protection.”
Ceres, who looked at the green tank with a smile on his face, was in a much better mood than when he was embarrassed at first.
“I never thought the day would come when I would introduce the aquarium to His Majesty… Ah, look at this place. Isn’t this child quite unique and handsome?”
“Hmm? Well, I guess I look a little stupid.”
Ceres burst out laughing at Venus’ answer and pointed to ‘Upalupa’ in the tank.
“Hehe, I think they are pretty cute kids. When I was young, I wanted this Upalupa so much that I thought I would ask the Great Mother for it.”
“It looks like the amazing Ceres didn’t pester him after all.”
“I came close to begging… But I gave up when I realized that raising a creature was more difficult than I thought.”
Ceres smiled and fell out of the small tank.
“Then shall we go right here, Your Majesty? The aquarium in Pandemonium is truly authentic.”
“In what sense is it authentic?”
“For the demons who had to flee underground, the sea is a dream of a country so far away, right? The limit is what we can see through media from the old world.”
Ceres, who started walking along the round passage made of glass on all sides with Venus, naturally slowed down her steps and raised her head.
“But… It’s completely different to see the ocean like this in an aquarium. It feels like proof that our world is still alive and well.”
“It’s a place that gives people hope.”
“Yes… That’s right, Your Majesty. With the hope that one day you will be able to see the real sea… Don’t you feel the greatness and beauty of nature just by looking at it?”
Ceres spoke and gently caressed the back of Venus’ hand with his thumb.
Ceres was so happy about this moment that you could hear his heart pounding.
“Of course… I know from knowledge that behind this glass is some kind of giant fish tank, but looking up like this makes me feel like I’m walking under the sea.”
“Hehe, when I was young, I imagined many things about this place.”
“Are you imagining looking up at the beautiful sea?”
Ceres nodded his head and walked through the round passage in front of the huge glass wall.
“Hoo… This is definitely a pretty cool and beautiful sight.”
“Doesn’t it really look like the ocean was cut with a knife and then moved?”
Hundreds of fish swimming around in a school, colorful corals overflowing, and big waves making waves every time the huge fish moves.
Venus, looking at the beautiful nature, nodded quietly.
“I never thought I would see the sea like this with Your Majesty. You can enjoy the beach, but you can only see the aquarium when you come to the Demon World.”
“… I should come to the Demon World often with you from now on. Shouldn’t I enjoy with you the things that can only be seen in the Demon World and the beauty that can only be enjoyed in the Demon World?”
“Thank you, I think the same way, Your Majesty.”
Ceres naturally kissed Venus on the lips and cheek. Then, when they saw fish so large that they cast shadows on each other’s faces swimming in the tank, they let out a small laugh and lowered their faces.
“Ah… Do you see over there? There are also sharks and whales in this aquarium. When I was young, I thought they were huge, but now that I look at them, they look surprisingly small.”
Ceres smiled brightly, took Venus’ hand and pointed to the glass wall.
“And over there! Do you see that child smiling a little foolishly? That’s a stingray. They’re at the bottom of the sea, so this is your Majesty’s first time seeing them, right?”
“Ho, ho… Ceres really knows a lot.”
Hehe, don’t look at it this big… Oh, that’s right. Let’s take a quick look at the turtles and tropical fish, Your Majesty. And there are even cuter animals inside. You should also see the dolphins!”
Ceres, who looked more energetic than usual, was truly enjoying her date with Venus.
