Reborn: Demon's Legacy by D. W. Jackson Page B

bones would be harder to break. There was also the chance of getting more monster cores, but lately he hadn’t been doing much of the killing so his luck was only partially in effect when he was in a party. They still gained a great number of item drops, but the higher quality ones came in less often. He wasn’t sure how it all worked and he didn’t think he would anytime soon.
    “Well, no reason to fret over it now,” Belgan said shaking his head. “Tomorrow we will start the training after you and my niece tie the knot. I just hope that she leaves enough of you after the nuptials night to be of any use…ugggarrauuu,” Belgan’s words were drowned out as Tolarea struck him so hard that he fell back in his chair. She didn’t stop there as she continued to mercilessly kick him. Watching the scene, Ash made a mental note not to make his future wife made. He didn’t think he could live though that kind of beating.

9-9
    With his new abilities learned, Ash knew what the day would bring. He couldn’t help but be slightly excited as he strapped on his sword after pulling himself from the bed. Before leaving he looked back to see the two young ladies still sleeping soundly. “Have I changed that much?” Ash asked himself.
    Ash knew that he had been questioning himself a lot lately. He had never been a philosopher or even much of a deep thinker but the longer he lived in this world the more it seemed to change him. Flexing his wings he let out a short laugh when he thought that the changes to his body were the least of what had happened to him.
    Unlike with the other two clans, it didn’t seem as if Belgan wanted a quick ceremony. When Ash exited the ice castle, he found so many people gathered that he couldn’t see the end of them and there in the center was his new wife to be and Belgan. Having seen the same scene a number of times before, Ash could only hold in his smile as Tolarea chased the clan head with her sword while he nimbly dodge her attacks.
    “Calm down,” Belgan said as the blade passed so close to his head that it could have cut a bead of sweat.
    “I have to marry the Maoh,” Tolarea said, continuing her attack. “That is fine,” She said kicking out with her foot, striking the clan heat in his right hip and knocking him to the ground. Tolarea walked up and placed the blade of her sword at Belgan’s throat. “But I will not have you hand me off as if I am some sort of trophy.”
    “Just calm down and listen,” Belgan said, holding his hands up trying to stay her anger. “I just thought I would add some of the human marriage rites into the ceremony to make the Maoh feel more comfortable.”
    Watching the scene, Ash could only shake his head. “Is everything ready?” Ash asked walking up to Belgan who still lay on him back on the ground.
    “My lord,” Tolarea yelped with a slight blush. Looking at her, Ash had to admit she was charming when she was flustered.
    When Belgan started laughing, Tolarea shot him a fierce look that quickly silenced him. “We are ready my lord,” Belgan said as he got to his feet while his eyes shone brightly showing that he still wanted to laugh.
    Even though Belgan grumbled, the ceremony was held quickly with only a few vows said before the statue of the goddess. One it was finished, Ash started to turn to leave when Tolarea grabbed his arm her face turning a bright shade of red.
    “My uncle said that it was customary that in human wedding for the bride and groom to kiss at the end.”
    Holding in his laugh, Ash lifted himself up on his toes, but still was unable to reach higher that Tolarea’s chin. Before Ash could think of what to say, Tolarea grabbed him and lifted him up and kissed him. It was not the quick soft kiss that he had expected, instead she pushed in so hard that their teeth banged painfully together. She did not letup lightly either and for a brief moment, Ash was slightly scared that she was going to try and have her way with him while