The Conquerors Path

"Now this is unexpected"

I spoke as I walked towards the battle stadium, after I met with Marlene I was heading away to meet with Scarlet who said that she had something important to talk about but it was then that my communication orb rang and I got very interesting news....Leonardo has challenged someone to battle!

And it isn't some half-assed challenge, it's one of higher 'death', this means that the fighters can continue the fight till one of them is in a near-death state, true death battles are actually banned, and this type of fight is only for true great enemies, it's being some time since such a fight has ever taken place,

'An unexpected development'

I thought as I was surrounded by my followers, walking into a battle view room that was specially built for me, and just as I was about to enter I got another message making me freeze at my spot, taking it in I smiled as I started to walk towards another direction, moving towards a larger VIP room and I soon entered inside coming upon on several beautiful women.

There was Olivia, Carmel, Marlene, Isabella, Catherine, and surprisingly Sabrina, such a gathering of beautiful women was enough to take someone's breath away, and it surely did take mine away,

"Austin here!"

Catherine said with a smile waving her hands, seeing me enter each and every girl had a different expression, Olivia frowned but inside I could see a small delight, Carmel was surprised but she smiled at me, Marlene nodded her head, Isabella just gave me a glance as so did Sabrina, both of them only seemed to have mild interest,

'Thank god'

Right now I don't want to deal with any of them, they are in a crazy league of their own, though my eyes did linger on Sabrina a bit longer, her eleven beauty was another thing, just by her presence, I could feel more calm and loving?

'This is dangerous'

My eyes narrowed, just her presence was more than enough for me to feel goodwill for her and this is just the tip of her powers,

"Looks like we met earlier than I thought"

I spoke with a chuckle, Catherine smiled at it,

"Indeed, looks like fate's quite playful"

"I can agree to that"

I spoke as I took a seat beside them, each of them sat on their own huge throne-like chair, pointing towards the stadium displaying a brilliant view, right now none of their important people was close by, making me sigh in relief, I really didn't have the heart to deal with Nora now, she's getting more and more handful as the days go by...

"Marlene, what's the meaning of this?"

Isabella asked with her calm voice, her kuudere like cold eyes looking at me, for this I just smiled and waved back, she didn't respond as her eyes turned back to Marlene,

'Thank god'

"What do you mean?"

Marlene asked with her nonchalant voice,

"You know that we won't let any males in here"

Isabella spoke and I could see that Sabrina agreed to it, Marlene just shook her shoulders at this as she responded,

"Well, it's okay if the majority agrees, right?"

Saying so she turned to the rest, Olivia nodded her head,

"I don't have any problem"

Carmel supported this,

"Me too, I'm fine"

Catherine just smiled, her earlier words she spoke when she met me told her stance on the matter and Marlene is the one who called me so it's a 4 to 2 vote,

"Fine"

Seeing the results the rational Isabella agreed, while Sabrina had a frown on he face, her emerald eyes turned towards me, our eyes met, I just gave a brief nod to her, for a moment I could see a flash of surprise on her face that quickly received, she just gave me a nod back and focused on the scene, it was then that the door was opened,

"Hope I am not intruding"

A beautiful voice was heard, turning around I could see Elda walking in, the rest of the girls that saw her just smiled, it was natural, after all, each one of them in a way is acquainted with Elda, being future leaders, each one of them made sure to try to be close to Elda, the second person in the whole world that could use life magic, being on her good side only brought endless benefit,

"You're late"

I spoke, to which she pouted and replied in a cute voice that melted hearts,

"Humph, I was just busy"

She answered, clearly indicating that I was neglecting her a bit, though the bigger thing was the fact that all the other girls now had a look of surprise on their faces, even the cold and calculating Isabella, thinking it over a bit I quickly understood why it was Elda's attitude...

Be it any situation, she always has a good-natured smile on her face, keeping people close but at a distance, no matter what none was able to make Elda break from her graceful and kind side, she's always mature and calm, along with a heart-throbbing beauty, adding her bloodline to all this, one doesn't need to think too deep to know that Elda's 'love' has a high value.

I am sure that even in public with Nora, Elda will have a more open side but not this playfulness, looking at the girls I could see that they were now looking at me with more cunningness, especially Isabella, I could literally trace her thoughts,

'Raise position: Useful-->little more useful'

"Looks like someone's grown cheeky"

I said as I patted her head, by now she had already reached close taking a seat on the chair next to me, for a brief moment I could see Elda's eyes turning to my lap with longing, it was clear that she wanted to sit in he favorite spot but she clearly knew that doing such a thing in public is not possible, none of the girls here are idiots, it's better to keep something's hidden,

"Who do you think is going to win big brother?"

Elda asked me with her curious sparkling eyes, while her voice leaked adoration, I didn't even hesitate as I answered,

"Leonardo"

"Um?.....are you sure? you know who he's facing right?"

Marlene asked me with doubt, I nodded my head, I knew it very clearly but I also know that Leonardo has yet to display his true powers, and Durandal has yet to show its might, Leonardo still has yet to awaken his complete potential, maybe this fight would lead to 'powerups' that are commonly seen,

"I heard the guy is the son of the duke of the demon empire, the 4th prince of the werewolf king right?"

"Yes, he's quite formidable"

Marlene spoke and I nodded my head, I have already looked through potential allies and enemies, and I have to say that this werewolf prince is quite the pain to deal with, his talent is no joke, he's inherited a great mutation of his royal bloodline,

"This might be more fun than I thought"

I spoke as I looked at the fighting arena below, perhaps there might be some surprises.