A New Path - Chapter 227

After Leo left with Precht and his little group of future villains, Amell took Jugo away from the beach. He took him to his castle and he didn’t bother going on foot this time he just flew straight there giving all the beasts on the island a good view of their god, and they bowed their heads when they gazed upon him.

Inside the castle, things were calm and tranquil, as Amell liked it. Jugo was laying on the oversized bed inside his room and turning in his sleep. From the outside, anyone would be able to see that he wasn’t having the nicest dream. Beside his bed stood Lupus with an expression of angst. The list of people that Sebas or the maids would be worried about was very short, but Jugo was indeed one of them. Lupus and Jugo both had a similar beastly or savage personality when they fought enemies. So over the years, they had built up a close relationship through that similarity.

Jugo’s eyelashes fluttered, then his eyes slowly opened. He looked around and saw that he was in his own room, and he could already guess what had happened. His eyes also landed on Lupus and he immediately tried to sit up, but Lupus sat down on the bed and prevented him from moving. “You need to rest,” She said softly, not like her usual stoic tone. But there was a subtle hint of anger in her tone.

Jugo took her hand in his and said calmly, “I’m fine!”

He still tried to struggle to sit up, but Lupus released her killing intent and forcefully pushed him down on the bed, “Rest!” she whispered. Their right hands were still interlocked and it felt natural for both of them so they kept it as is.

“Okay,” He gave up and raised his arm in defeat. He laid back down on the bed and with a sigh, he asked, “Are they dead?” He didn’t need to say any more for her to understand who he was referring to.

“No! Lord Amell scared the living life out of the kids and gave a stern warning to Precht. Then Leo took them all back to Ishgar.” Lupus said between anger and disappointment.

Jugo smiled “I wouldn’t expect you to be satisfied unless someone pays in blood.” he laughed a little at how easily he could still read her. Lupus, on the other hand, wasn’t as happy about it, “They tortured you, then stepped onto Lord Amell’s island. I wouldn’t dare question his decision, but why didn’t he kill them ?” Lupus aura came out in full force and Jugo was glad for this castle’s reinforced material or that would have destroyed the room and buried him under much rubble.

“You say that, but I think you just questioned his decision.” Jugo laughed, and Lupus’s cheeks grew red, albeit just barely enough to notice. “Shut up!” She karate chopped him on the head so the whole bed shook.

“OUCH!” Jugo cried out in pain while holding his head.

“That should show you who is in charged here.” She said and flexed her biceps.

“Well, whatever. I should get something to eat so I can head back as soon as possible.” Jugo stretched his body.

“What? You’re not staying here?” Lupus seemed caught off guard and she showed her rarely visible anxious expression. It made her look pretty adorable.

“I’m currently on a mission. It doesn’t matter that Precht interrupted it, I still need to get back and finish it.” Jugo loved doing missions because they took him across the continent.

“Then I’m coming with you! I will talk with Lord Amell, I’m sure he’ll let me go with you.” Lupus said and scootched closer to Jugo.

“You don’t have to do that. I will be fine, and Precht just caught me off guard back there. I’m strong so I can defend myself against a lot of people. I may not be at Gildarts level of power, but I’m not that far behind him.” Jugo said confidently.

“You’re wrong, you’re weak! You can’t even defeat an Overlord’s Lieutenant. And what happens the next time someone kidnaps you? What if they don’t need you for anything? They will just kill you then!” Lupus everyday tone came back, with a side of harshness.

“Ouch, words hurt, you know,” Jugo said, with a smile to emphasis that he wasn’t mad.

“I’m serious, Jugo. You’re staying here,” She glared at him. If she couldn’t follow along, she would force him to stay here.

“A successful marriage requires compromise,” Amell’s voice came from a corner of the room.

“Lord Amell!” Lupus flew up from her place on the bed and went down on her knees in his direction. Jugo now also sat up quickly, even though it hurt to do so.

“Ho-How long have you been there, Lord Amell?” Lupus asked quietly.

“Since before Jugo woke up!” Amell answered straight with a cheeky smile on his face. “And this was such a surprise, Jugo. When did you steal one of my maids from me?” His voice contained no anger, but his words caused the awkward atmosphere to expand.

“It’s not like that, master!” Jugo said and grimaced in pain from too much movement.

“I think it is!” Amell’s voice went darker and he stood up and walked towards Lupus. His body was like an unmovable mountain moving to crush you, and his pressure nearly made Lupus faint, but she managed to retain consciousness long enough to say.

“Lord Amell! I shall bear the punishment, Jugo did nothing wrong!” There was no fear in her tone.

“Indeed, he did nothing wrong this time. But that doesn’t mean I can just let him go unpunished.”

“What do you mean? What have I done to offend you, master?” Jugo spoke out in distress. He was neither pleased nor relieved that punishment wouldn’t befall him today.

“Oh, nothing much,” Amell’s offered Lupus his hand and helped her up, “Here this girl is and basically throwing herself at you, and what do you do?” He looked at his student, “Nothing is the answer.” Amell raised his finger like a knowing professor, “You are part of my family, Jugo. And in this family, we do not reject women this beautiful and honest. We embrace them, especially the dominant ones. They are much more fun at night. You should see Sylvia in bed.” Amell laughed, then said seriously, “Don’t tell her I said that.”

Jugo looked at Lupus them Amell, then back to Lupus again, “I am very confused right now. So first of all, master, what you do with lady Sylvia, I don’t want to know about because that’s gross. Second, I am not rejecting her, I am just taking it slow.” Jugo said. Lupus started smiling while nodding along to what he said.

“That’s not good enough. The men in our family don’t take this stuff slowly. Gildarts has been with countless women already, and I impregnated Sylvia on our first date. You are lagging behind. I don’t care if you don’t care for Gildarts lifestyle, but you better make this happen soon, or I will.” Amell said in his emperor tone and pointed at Lupus.

“What the hell does that mean, you will take care of it? That sounds ominous!” Jugo didn’t dare raise his voice against his master right now, so he just complained in a whisper tone.

“Better for both of you if you don’t find out,” Amell walked towards the door. “Now, get to it!” He said, opened the door and slammed it shut behind him.

Jugo and Lupus sat shocked and confused inside the room. She looked at Jugo and tilted her head, “So, did he just order us to have sex?”

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