Kino held Xi in his arms, gently stroking her hair with a look of tenderness in his eyes.
"Xi, did you miss me during this time?" Kino asked softly.
"Young Master, Xi thinks of you every day," she replied gently yet firmly, snuggling closer to him.
Pamela watched the two of them with a smile full of happiness. She walked to Venom's side and took her arm.
"Venom-sister, our beloved is truly gentle," Pamela said, her gaze filled with affection.
Venom smiled faintly and nodded. "Yes, he always has been."
"Charles, let me introduce you. These two are also my lovers—Pamela and Xi," Kino said, holding Xi's delicate hand with a proud and content expression.
"Lady Pamela, Lady Xi, it is an honor to meet you," Charles greeted with a slight bow. His expression remained calm; to him, it was not surprising that a capable man would have multiple lovers. Among humans, such things were quite normal.
Logan raised his thumb with a mischievous grin. "Kid, you sure are something else."
"Kino, just how many lovers do you have?" Jean asked abruptly.
"Four. One of them is still in school. Why do you ask?" Kino responded casually.
"Nothing..." Jean muttered, falling silent.
Pamela, however, noticed something. She leaned toward Venom and whispered quietly.
"Venom-sister, it looks like we might be getting another sister soon."
"Mmm, as long as she doesn't try to claim the firstborn, I have no objections," Venom replied with a smile.
Turning his attention back to Charles, Kino spoke. "Charles, let me give you a tour of Demon Castle."
Charles nodded but suddenly stepped forward and knelt on one knee before Kino. "Before that, please become our king."
The mutants behind him followed suit without hesitation, kneeling in perfect unison. Even Logan bent the knee.
There was nothing left to consider.
Kino was not surprised. He took out a contract he had prepared in advance and handed it to Charles.
"Charles, sign this."
"Yes, my king," Charles said without hesitation, accepting the contract and swiftly signing his name.
The moment the contract was complete, he felt a black mark etch itself into his mind. The mysterious power caused a slight tremor in his heart, but he quickly composed himself.
"You may all rise," Kino said calmly, lifting his hand slightly with an air of authority.
At his command, everyone stood up, their eyes fixed on Kino as they awaited his next words.
"From now on, we're all one family. Just act as you normally would," Kino said with a reassuring smile.
Hearing this, Logan was the first to relax. "Kid, that sounds a lot better. I was worried I'd have to kneel every time I saw you."
"Come on, let's show you what life in Hell looks like," Kino said, leading the group forward into the castle with Xi and Venom beside him.
Pamela, meanwhile, pulled Jean aside and began whispering to her in excitement.
As they walked, Kino shared his "Paradise Plan" with Charles and the others—a vision to transform Hell into a new world. Charles and the others were visibly moved as they listened, becoming more enamored with their surroundings.
Although the architecture resembled the medieval era, the energy sources were still modern.
"My king, may I ask where the energy comes from?" Hank asked curiously, his eyes scanning for the source.
"The energy comes from magma power plants developed by Tony Stark. There's no shortage of magma in Hell," Kino explained, pointing to a red building in the distance.
"Tony Stark, huh? What a genius," Hank mused.
"You'll have a chance to talk to him someday," Kino replied with a smile.
As they passed a tavern, Logan's nose twitched, catching a strong scent. "Kid, I smell some amazing booze. Mind if I check it out?"
Kino glanced around and saw that everyone was eager to explore. "Alright, everyone can split up and look around. Let's meet at the big tree tomorrow morning."
"Yes," the group responded in unison before dispersing excitedly.
Only Charles, Jean, and Kino remained behind as the others vanished into the bustling streets.
"Jean, Venom-sister, Xi, let's go soak in the hot springs. My love, come find us when you're done," Pamela said cheerfully, dragging Jean along toward the palace.
Jean gave Kino one last complicated glance before following Pamela.
Kino, unconcerned, turned back to Charles.
"My king, what do you need from me?" Charles asked, breaking the silence.
"Relocate the X Academy here as soon as possible. Also, find me a mutant who can control DNA," Kino instructed, arms crossed, his expression serious.
In truth, this was because Pamela wanted a child. Even Xi had begun subtly hinting that she wanted one, and Venom would need such an ability to create the perfect offspring.
"Yes, my king," Charles answered respectfully, assuming the request was for improving Hell's environment.
"What about other mutants? I can control them by force if necessary," Charles offered, his eyes gleaming with resolve. Although it went against his principles, he would tarnish his reputation if it meant securing their future.
"No need. You just focus on calming the mutants. I have someone else in mind for recruitment," Kino said, waving his hand dismissively.
Charles immediately understood how dominant the contract's influence was. The Charles he knew would never have suggested such a thing.
"Is it Erik?" Charles asked. In his mind, there was only one other person with the ability and charisma for the job.
"Yes. His personality is perfect for this," Kino confirmed with a nod.
In a dimly lit abandoned warehouse, the flickering light cast eerie shadows over the piles of discarded debris.
"Erik, our mole at X Academy reported that Charles has taken some of the X-Men to the Demon Corporation," a clear voice echoed through the room.
"They're probably swearing allegiance to their new king," Erik said indifferently, lounging in a battered chair while studying a structural design. In his hand, a small metal model shifted and twisted continuously.
"Should I go check it out?" Raven asked from the shadows, her figure graceful and poised.
"A true king does not seek followers; his actions make them follow him."
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